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 […]
Increasing Your Pub Margins
If you are a pub or bar owner it is only normal that you will want to find ways of increasing your pub margins. In order to run a successful business there are many factors to consider. One of these most important factors is your pub margins. Your stocktaking routine is one of the key […]
Why Your Pub Needs A Professional Stocktaker
As a proactive publican you will focus a lot of your energy on reducing shrinkage from your pub or bar. This is a great way of boosting profitability for your business. However, if you really want to capitalise on the benefits of good stock control then a professional stocktaker for your pub could be a […]
How to get more customers during quiet periods
Today I’m going to talk to you about how you can fill your pub or bar up in the quiet periods. It’s all about thinking about it as a retail space rather than just a pub – that your space in the pub or bar has to earn all the time where possible. So, […]
Getting Reviews
Today I want to talk to you about reviews of your venue and why they are important. We’ve all got used to TripAdvisor, we’ve all got used to looking at a venue, when we go on a holiday perhaps always looking for somewhere to go and eat or go and drink. So the first place […]
Top Tips For Your Pub Or Bar Website
Today I want to talk to you about some top tips for utilising your website if you own or manage a pub or bar. This is also relevant to other areas in hospitality such as hotels, golf clubs etc. You’ve probably got social media platforms out there, like having a Facebook page for your […]
How to get the best out of your Wi-Fi
Today I want to talk to you about how to get the best out of your Wi-Fi. If you’ve got Wi-Fi in your business and you use it purely for business, you then have got to make a decision whether you are going to make Wi-Fi available to your customers or you’re gonna keep it […]
What To Do Once You’ve Chosen Your Pub/Bar?
Today I want to talk about what you need to do when you’ve found your ideal pub or bar. At this point you’ve viewed the property decided you like it and you think you can afford it. The next stage that you’re probably going to have to take is proving your idea. First thing is […]
Different Pub Models
Today I’m going to talk about a different types of pub model. You might be looking at taking your first pub on, maybe you’re unsure of all the different types of pub if you’ve looked in an agents brochure or on an agent’s website. You’ve got three types; You’ve got free hold Free hold […]