Raising the taste bar needn’t be a numbers game
By Guy Chatfield
AS any of you out there who have worked with me over the years will know, I am no stato; since I...
Tax inequality is hurting the trade
If pubs are to survive, governments must acknowledge their value and address imbalances in tax rates, writes Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin
There are three main...
Time to move your tax online
Business owners should take steps now ahead of the April 2019 compliance deadline, writes Mel Stride MP
Banning ads will do nothing to tackle root causes of alcohol abuse
It’s becoming even clearer that these proposals are poorly thought out – and at least some of the restrictions under contemplation may be simply unenforceable.
Calorie Counting: Coming to a restaurant near you
The Scottish Government consultation into calorie content rules has raised several concerns from the industry, writes lawyer Liam McMonagle.
The ideal time to look at refinancing
With the economy picking up, operators are advised to review their funding and debt options, writes Adrian Foster of Christie Finance
SECURING finance in the...
Time for the trade to take stock
Stepping back to consider your business’s finances, marketing and forward planning is key, writes accountant Claire Middlebrook
I AM relieved at the temporary rates reprieve;...
Don’t ignore the fire risk signs
Infringement of fire safety regulations can have unthinkable consequences, writes fire safety consultant Dene Mitchell
Arran story is compelling
AS I sit at my computer, stroking my (Movember only) moustache and contemplating the latest developments in the trade, I find myself becoming more...
‘Advice’ trade could do without
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
JUST as the proposal to introduce a ‘reducing consumption of alcohol’ licensing objective seems to have hit the buffers, another unusual suggestion...
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