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...
Right to work checks crucial
Employers should follow new Home Office guidance and help prevent illegal working, writes employment lawyer David Hoey
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...
Major operator woes show trade’s trouble
The problems which beset Castle and Festival Inns illustrate the dark days facing the trade. It is to be hoped that the outlets in question can still have a bright future. It’s been quite a month in the Scottish trade – and not all for the best reasons. The economic downturn claimed two of the country’s best known and long-standing independent, multiple operators – proof that the recession continues to exert a major influence over the on-trade.
Trade must shout about sustainability
Promoting Scotland’s ‘green’ credentials to tourists at the point of arrival is key, writes Zero Waste Scotland director Iain Gulland
ONE of my first jobs...
Time to take a longer term view
Retirement planning is an important consideration for anyone working in the licensed trade, writes advisor Angus Kirk
Simple steps to energy savings
Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest differences to bills, writes Mark Bowen, marketing director of Scottish Power
It can be challenging for all...
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.
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...
Time to take on the health lobby
The arguments against minimum unit pricing are overwhelming
IT is very rare for a politician not to take the credit for a favourable trend or...
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