Wednesday 25th October 2017
Quizzy Rascals
The nights are drawing in, and although getting more people into your pub or club for a quick one is good, ideally you want them to be staying longer, so your tills keep ringing. The winter months tend to be cold and wet, so making your establishment as attractive as possible, with plenty going on, … Continued
Monday 25th September 2017
Trend – weekday pub visits up, weekend visits down
Did you notice a difference in the amount of visits you had this summer? Across the UK, pubs and clubs have reported that weekend visits dropped slightly, but weekday visits were up. Food continues to draw people If you offer an attractive, budget-friendly menu, you’ll be well aware of how good food can keep people … Continued
Thursday 21st September 2017
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Control gambling addiction For those of you who aren’t aware FOBTs are fixed odds betting terminals and they can be found on any high street throughout the UK – by letting people feed hundreds of pounds into these machines in a matter of minutes they are wreaking havoc on people’s lives. The type of machine … Continued
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Dog friendly pubs and other ways to make your pub stand out from the crowd
Did you know in the UK 1 in 4 people own a dog and the dog population stands at an impressive 8.5 million? Many dog owners would love to enjoy a tipple with their favourite doggy companions, but can’t because their local pubs don’t allow any dogs except for assistance dogs. What’s your dog policy? … Continued
Thursday 14th September 2017
Back To School
The new school year has started, so not only are there four and five year olds embarking on new adventures, but teens starting college and university. Students today have arguably higher expectations when it comes to their college and university common rooms, so you need to make sure yours is up to scratch. To inspire … Continued
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Warning re fake sports packages
When running a pub or club, you need to be on your guard. Many publicans are being tricked by fraudsters into purchasing illegal sports packages, which can cost them dear. The fines can run into the thousands, with one publican recently fined ten thousand pounds for showing a Premier League football match illegally. Could you … Continued
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Employee entertainment
It doesn’t matter whether you have five employees or five hundred, if you want your business to be successful, you should do all you can to make your employees feel valued and appreciated. One way of doing this, is to make sure that the working environment you offer, is appealing and meets the needs of … Continued
Monday 31st July 2017
Generation Z and the pub – can we turn their perception of the pub around?
When it comes to running any successful pub or club, you need to keep your current customers happy, attract new customers and consider the needs and desires of future generations. The pub and club scene has changed dramatically in the last few years, with closures in every city, town and village, so no one can … Continued
Monday 24th July 2017
New £10 note – what you need to know
It seems like only yesterday that we were telling you to get your note slots upgraded on pub fruit machines and quiz machines in preparation for the polymer £5 note, which went into circulation on September 13th 2016. Now there’s a new polymer £10 note too, which the Bank of England has confirmed will be … Continued
