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...
National system to ‘bring consistency’
As project lead, I am proud to have been part of the journey to deliver the Innkeeper system, which I believe will enhance Police...
PAYE and pension changes carry cost
Employers should brace themselves for additional red tape and extra expense, writes chartered accountant Ian McDougall
THE Tory/Lib Dem love pact arrived in 2010 trumpeting...
Tax hopes set to be dashed?
TIM Martin, the ebullient boss of pub giant JD Wetherspoon, never disappoints a trade journalist in need of a quote.
Martin was in typically outspoken...
Sun comes out to boost trade
Between bank holidays, warm weather and the royal wedding, it’s been a great fortnight for many in the trade, but it remains to be...
A plan to keep spick and span
Maintaining the highest cleanliness standards in premises more important than ever, writes Hance McGhie
AS the UK’s hospitality industry fires up again after many months...
Homing in on pizza and beer
For many it’s a dream combination, but how do home deliveries of food and drink by pubs play out in licensing terms?
I AM aware...
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...
Time to embrace mobile solutions
With smartphone transactions increasing year-on-year, it seems contactless payment is here to stay, writes Paul Smith of Barclays
IN an increasingly immediate society, smartphone devices...
Are you on top of your energy use?
Energy efficiency can be a benefit to any business and make a real difference to the bottom line, writes Andrew Lever
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