• Research and scout various vacant businesses for viable acquisitions, including independent research focused on local zoning, ordinances, and neighborhood need.• Contact all governmental agencies required to either commence construction and/or inspect or approve existing structure.• Hire and recruit all employees and subcontractors either through word-of-mouth or various internet sites.• Design and plan various menus (if food and beverages were involved) or research the consumer demand for products, then procure said products through wholesalers and/or various internet sites.• Handle various employees’ interpersonal conflicts with tact and respect.• Programmed, repaired, and/or replaced any malfunctioning equipment on-site, including (but not limited to) various cash registers, scrolling LED signs, audio equipment, plumbing, signage