Online Reviews: Turning ‘Near Me’ Searchers Into Customers
In the past, big name chains dominated the hotel, pub, and restaurant sector, based in large part on sizeable advertising budgets and brand awareness. But…
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Professional Comment
The Christmas Staffing Conundrum: What Businesses’ Can Do To Ensure A Smooth End To The Year
By UK Country Manager Johan De Jager from Brigad, the hospitality platform for professionals The festive season poses a unique set of challenges for the…
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Service With(out) a Smile? What Small Businesses Can Do For Staff Mental Health
The mental health and wellbeing of workers in the hospitality sector is not in a good state. At the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH),…
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What Can Hospitality Bosses Do To Tackle Bullying and Harassment?
By Sylvia Sage, programme director at Corporate Learning Solutions Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry remains endemic, leading chef Asma Khan warned earlier this month….
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Minimise Business Risk By Keeping Contracts Tight And Reviewing Content
Comment from Catherine Gannon, Founder, Gannons Solicitors I wonder how many people took a sharp intake of breath when the news broke from Greene King’s…
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What Pizza Express’ Debts Can Teach Businesses About Hospitality Marketing
Pizza Express fans would have been devastated to hear their most recent announcement; despite the love we have for their dough balls, it seems that…
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Re-Negotiating Your Rent – What Operators Need To Know To Get It Right
Comment from John Deane, Partner, Gannons Solicitors It’s a fact. The majority of restaurant operators are spending more than they can afford on rent and…
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The Drinks Are On The House
Ed’s got himself a pub. Ed Sheeran that is. Hats off to him. You might think that Ed has got it easier than most. Celebrity…
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Uncertain Times Ahead Following New Immigration Proposals
Matthew Davies heads the Immigration team at law firm Wright Hassall and is an expert in business immigration law. For newly appointed Prime Minister, Boris…
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End of Season Doesn’t Mean End of Alfresco Dining
As the hot sunny lazy hazy days disappear and autumn approaches it might be worth considering various methods to extend your outdoor use. The end…
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Are You Prepared for That ‘Wonderful Time’ of the Year?
“Christmas is the Season for Kindling the Fire of Hospitality” It may only be the beginning of the Autumn season, but it’s not “crackers” to…
Read more...Working ON the Business, Rather Than IN the Business
It is not unusual for business owners in the hospitality and leisure sector to struggle with finding time to consider their strategic approach and manage…
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How Restaurant Operators Should React To Amazon’s Latest Move
By Nick Hucker, CEO, Preoday Amazon is working its way into multiple industries and dominating every field it enters. Recently it announced that it will…
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