Trade no stranger to turbulent times
While much has changed in the past three decades, many of the challenges remain the same, writes chartered surveyor Alan Gordon
THE beginning of the...
Are prospects for 2017 over-rated?
Draft rateable values of many pubs and hotels have increased but there is scope to challenge and appeal, writes rates specialist Martin Clarkson
AS we...
Be transparent on zero hours
The infamous contracts can still have a place in hospitality, but clarity is essential, writes David Hoey of legal firm BTO Solicitors
THERE has been...
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...
Don’t take chances on staff checks
When hiring employees it’s vital business owners do everything they can to ensure any recruits are working in the UK legally, writes lawyer John...
A fresh look at nightclubs
IN many cases, students have a wealth of late night entertainment available to them just a stone’s throw away, so to generate loyalty, it’s...
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,...
EU influence still holds sway in UK
Significant changes to employment law ‘unlikely’ in the short-term, says Marie Macdonald, head of employment law at MSHB Solicitors
ON June 23, the UK voted...
Time for detail on each side’s Euro vision
As the dust settles in Holyrood following the Scottish Parliament election earlier this month, political attention has, for the moment, shifted to Europe and...
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...