Why A Catering Business Should Carry Out Stocktakes
As independent stocktakers we speak to a lot of catering business owners that are unsure why they should carry out stocktakes. This is an extremely common question asked by those in the catering and hospitality businesses, so we thought we would answer it in this blog post. We have put together three reasons why you […]
Hotels Can Improve Margins With An External Stocktaker
Hotel owners that engage with external stocktakers see around 3% added to their margin, on average. This is because the external stocktaker produces detailed stock reports on a monthly basis and by keeping track in this area of the business potential margins can be found and improved via better stock control and analysis.
Save Money By Reducing Food Waste
For many businesses in the hotel and catering industries, the biggest monetary loss is food waste. BY reducing food waste you save money don’t forget its not just the cost of the food but also there is the cost of waste disposal. By saving money you increase your bottom line and thus increase the chances […]
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 […]
Always Measure Waste For Good Stock Control
When it comes to good stock control and management, there is not just one thing that you need to do. Lots of little tasks play an important part in good stock control. One of these little tasks is measuring waste. In this blog post we would like to share the importance of always measuring waste […]
The FIFO Method of Stock Control
The first in and first out method, also known as the FIFO method, is essential for good stock management. By using this method in the catering industry you are reducing the risk of wastage through short date, out of date or expired stock.
How To Get Your Staff Involved In Your Stocktake
Getting your staff involved in your stocktake may help speed up your stocktaking process, but it also makes a lot of room for human error in stocktakes and such like. However there are ways that you can get your staff involved in your stocktake and it will benefit the business.
Improve Your Margin With An Independent Stocktaker
We work with a lot of hotel managers as independent stocktakers. In most cases our hotel clients experience at least 3% added to their margin when they engage with independent hotel stocktakers. This often occurs because the independent hotel stocktaker will help the hotel manager see what the potential margin could be and how to […]
Five Methods Of Stocktaking
Sterling Stock Auditors offers your hotel or catering business the benefit of an independent stocktaker. This frees up your time to focus on the business and gives you the reassurance that the stock is being counted, checked and recorded in the correct way.