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Should we follow the French on VAT?

JD Wetherspoon isn’t universally admired in the Scottish trade, at least certainly not within the independent sector. The pub giant has made life far...
Malcolm Roughead said the Commonwealth Games is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for Glasgow and Scotland

Trade can go for gold at Games

The hospitality industry will be the ‘face’ of Scotland in 2014, writes VisitScotland chief Malcolm Roughead SCOTLAND is set to be thrust into the global...

Are you disposing of data properly?

Operators of licensed trade businesses must ensure confidential waste is shredded or risk hefty fines, writes Brian McCulloch A CABINET full of supplier records here,...
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Hospitality should embrace digital

Technology such as EPOS, online reservations and inventory systems are the future for the trade, writes Carl Reader

Are you cookie compliant?

Licensed venues with an online presence should make sure they comply with new European regulations, writes solicitor Claire McCracken IF your business operates a website,...
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Don’t fall victim to bribery laws

Hospitality businesses are just as susceptible to being caught out over infringements, writes Andrew Cockburn of Oswalds THE Bribery Act 2010 came into force on...

A safe season is about teamwork

A collaborative approach between police and the on-trade can help keep the public safe, writes Police Scotland’s inspector Susan Gillon

Coronavirus: Scottish Government reopening guidance must bring clarity for trade

The UK has begun to cautiously reopen after a lengthy lockdown, the initial shock of the closure of our industry has slowly begun to subside, and, for many operators, the focus is now shifting to find practical ways to reopen premises whilst meeting the requirements defined as 'COVID-19 Secure’

VAT’s the way to do it

DEPENDING on your political perspective, the Coalition is either correct in its determination to see out its austerity programme, or it is time to...

Licence fees could be next in line for change

Comment by Gillian McKenzie Hot on the heels of an SLTA survey which revealed that licensees see legislation as the single biggest threat to their...

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