Independence referendum special
A successful hospitality industry requires consistency, writes Beppo Buchanan-Smith
AS the referendum on Scotland’s future reaches the final straight and the noise of debate and...
When it comes to wine, operators should dare to be different
By Guy Chatfield
IN the throes of doing the day job a couple of weeks ago, something tickled me – metaphorically speaking, that is!
I was...
Local beer crafts its place in pubs
No licensee who is serious about beer can ignore the trend for cask ale and craft in keg, writes SIBA boss Mike Benner
TAKE...
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...
Protect yourself on foreign affairs
It’s vital businesses with non-UK staff guard themselves against allegations of discrimination, writes lawyer Ben Thornber.
There’s a lot of political talk about curbing immigration....
Zero-hours can provide flexibility
Both sides of the debate on contracts can have extreme views but the reality is more nuanced, writes lawyer John Grant
THE issue of zero-hours...
Digital tools give a sporting chance
Operators should use online feedback to tailor their offer ahead of the Commonwealth Games, says David Capaldi of Opinurate
WITH less than fourteen days to...
Bill fails to plug all licensing gaps
Proposed new legislation doesn’t address many issues which cause problems for the trade, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
THERE has been a significant reaction from...
The only rules about wine and food matching is there are no hard and...
By Guy Chatfield
FOOD and wine matching has been a hot topic for a while now, something you can usually gauge by the number of...
Get personal with social media sites
Websites such as Twitter and Facebook can be effective marketing tools for hospitality businesses, writes Paul Smith of Barclays
AS a relationship business, the hospitality...
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