On your last point Layne. I was doing this as a passionate hobby, and have been for many many years. It was because of a lot of encouragement from friends, family, and customers, that I ventured out as a proper business. I would say that anyone can do this once you have the confidence and have learned some of the basic techniques. You don't need to have the holy grail either, just do your own thing!
We are only a small business by choice and rely mainly by word of mouth, we spend very little on marketing. We have as much financial backing we could wish for to open a full blown BIR, but we are a little long in the tooth and want a quiet life now and indulge gently in our passion. I was hoping my Daughter & Fiance and my son all of whom are professionals in the restaurant business would pick up the reins...
But if you or anyone on the Forum would like some basic guidance on what to do and the pros and cons, I would only be too happy to provide what I know. Maybe this should be by PM or email though in case we upset the mission orintated, and I mean this in a positive way

Trust in your Trip
CP