The product: Monsoon. A 24-hour restaurant that serves gourmet meals all through the day (now then, did we hear your stomach growl in applause?). And if that's not reason enough to applaud, you'll certainly appreciate the décor with its calm yet vibrant style and brilliant orange lanterns that evoke images of the setting sun.

Sales Strategy: To tastefully present coastal cuisine from South India all the way to South East Asia. To let juices flow over a sharing table. And to pamper the palate with 6 different menus through the day, especially tailored to suit individual tastes.

Profit: You sample South Indian coastal specialities like Kerala Lamb Stew, Dakshin Kannada Mussel Curry, Tindori Thoran and a menu that takes you to more South-East Asian countries in one visit than your business travel ever will.

You indulge yourself with our sinful warm Chocolate Mud Cake and Banana Pancake with Banana Caramel ice cream, among other delectable desserts. (A word of caution though, watch out for your bottomline). End your meal with a choice of aromatic herbal teas and delightful Indian coffees. Or add some flavour with strawberry tea, Passion fruit tea. Apple tea, camomile and peppermint tisanes.

Net Result: You constantly have food for thought. Whether you're working 9 to 5. Or 5 to 9.

Business rule # 6:
If you have a good idea, chew on it for a while.

PRESENTATION SKILLS They say, the business of making presentations is restricted only to businessmen within the confines of a boardroom. We, at The Park , would beg to differ. For, if you ask Abhijit Saha, Culinary Artist and Executive Chef of The Park, Bangalore, he'll tell you that presentation is one of the most important factors when it comes to his food. It's no wonder then, that he wields his ladle ever so carefully in matters of gastronomy. Like most successful businessmen, he too is a firm believer in innovation and his special skills lie in the use of subtle flavouring, classical and contemporary European cuisine and showcasing the best of varied cuisines. Business Principle # 6: Never make an important business on an empty stomach.