How Can Pubs & Nightclubs Use Their Space During Non-Core Operating Hours To Generate Revenue?
Pubs and nightclubs can maximise revenue by utilising their spaces during non-core hours with creative, community-driven, and business-focused initiatives. Here are some ideas: Daytime Café or Co-Working Space Transform the venue into a co-working hub with high-speed Wi-Fi, coffee, and light snacks. Offer meeting space rentals for freelancers and remote workers. Provide networking events or […]
How Hospitality Businesses Can Mitigate the April 2025 NIC Increase
With Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) rising from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025 and the secondary threshold dropping from £9,100 to £5,000, businesses—especially in hospitality and retail—must act now to manage the additional costs. Here’s how to reduce your NIC liability and protect your bottom line. Maximise the Employment Allowance The Employment Allowance […]
Unlocking Hidden Talent: Why Hospitality Businesses Should Hire Mature Workers & Retail Redundancies
The hospitality industry continues to face a recruitment crisis, with many businesses struggling to fill vacancies. While traditional hiring strategies may not be delivering results, there is a wealth of untapped talent in mature workers and those made redundant from retail. These candidates bring valuable skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic—making them ideal for […]
How Rising Supplier Costs Impact Your Bottom Line & How to Adapt
In the ever-evolving world of hospitality and retail, one constant challenge is rising supplier costs. Whether it’s due to inflation, increased production expenses, or supply chain disruptions, businesses in the licensed trade are facing higher costs for everything—from alcohol and food to operational supplies. Without a strategic response, these rising costs can eat into your […]
What Drinks Offers Should I Run in a Nightclub in UK?
When running a nightclub in the UK, offering a diverse range of drinks is crucial to cater to the varied tastes of your patrons. Here are some popular drink options that you can consider: Classic Cocktails: Offer a selection of well-known cocktails like Mojitos, Margaritas, Cosmopolitans, Old Fashioned, and Martinis. Classic cocktails have a timeless […]
How to Decide on The Drinks Suppliers for a Nightclub
Choosing the right drinks suppliers for a nightclub is crucial to ensuring you have a well-stocked and diverse selection of beverages for your patrons. Here are some steps to help you decide on the best drinks suppliers: 1. Research and Compare Suppliers: Start by researching and compiling a list of potential drinks suppliers. Look for […]
Raising prices, managing expectations & profitability
If handled well, rising prices allow hospitality businesses to better serve their customers, whilst focusing fully on customer service. A small marginal increase in prices, will mean that in order to have the same level of takings, or income, you do not need to serve as many customers, and therefore are likely to be able […]
How Customers Can Support Your Pub Or Restaurant
In this blog post we have some great tips that you can share with your audience. We all love our favourite local cafe, restaurant, bar or pub. Your customers will want to help you during this time. However, they may not be sure how. Why not share some of the following tips with them – […]
Sterling Stock Auditors – BLOG – How To Keep Your Pub Moving Through CV-19
I think we can all agree that the local pub is missed. Especially with the warmer weather we have been experiencing recently. The local beer garden would be a welcome treat on those sunny and warm evening. Right now however, it’s not meant to be. The local pub is a place of friendship, happiness and […]
Coronavirus Puts Thousands Of UK Pubs At Risk
With the recent lock down in the UK, thousands of pubs and restaurants are at risk of collapse. The latest research shows that insolvencies in the sector had spiked before the outbreak and these establishments now look to be more at risk of closure than ever before. There was a jump of 10% last year […]