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 […]
The Rising Cost of Hospitality: Why Inflation is Squeezing Businesses
Inflation has once again made headlines, with the latest figures revealing that UK prices continue to rise at a troubling rate. While the reported 3.0% inflation rate might seem like an improvement compared to last year’s highs, the reality for hospitality and nightlife businesses is far more severe. Why Inflation Hits Hospitality Harder Unlike other […]
How Employee Engagement Works in the Hospitality Industry
One of our team members recently vacationed in Portland, Oregon. It was snowing – a rare snow storm that left thick ice on the streets, so she spent more time in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco than she’d planned. But it gave her a chance to really notice the special touches made for guests’ comfort and […]
Social Media Trends in Hospitality
Today I want to talk to you about social media trends in hospitality. The first one is storytelling. You might be like the Raffles Hotel in Singapore or the Philharmonic Pub in Liverpool where you’ve got a historic building, historic past with famous people coming in and going out. So you want to tell […]
How Hospitality Businesses Can Thrive During Coronavirus
Today I want to talk to you about how hospitality businesses can pivot and thrive during the present coronavirus pandemic. HOSPITALITY HIT HARDEST There was no doubt that this has been a very difficult time for the hospitality industry in the UK. For about a fortnight before we actually closed down, we were closed down on […]
Ways Of Losing Money Through Poor Stock Management
As experienced stocktakers to the catering industry, we have seen examples of stocktaking and stock management done right. We have also seen many examples of stock taking and stock management done wrong – very wrong!
Tips For Boosting Employee Engagement In Hospitality
Staff turnover in the hospitality world has always been high. However, if you could do something to keep good talent in your catering business for longer, wouldn’t you do it? Why not boost your employee engagement? The more engaged employees feel with your business, the more likely they will be passionate about your values. The […]
Why You Need A Well-Structured Stocktaking Process
As professional independent stocktakers we would recommend that a stocktake is completed at least once a month. For many catering and hospitality businesses this tends to be completed at the end of the month. The reason that a well-structured stocktaking process is required is because this is when you find can identify any stock discrepancies, […]
Choosing The Best Stocktaker For You Catering Business
When you choose the right independent stocktaker you gain their expertise that can only help your business; you also gain their support, knowledge and skills. But there are hundreds of independent catering stocktakers in the UK – how can you choose the right one for your business and you?