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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...
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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...
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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 Wine Guy

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...
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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...

Know where you stand on PLH laws

Can you dismiss an employee who doesn’t refresh their personal licence? It depends on their contract, writes lawyer Ben Thornber IN the world of alcohol...
The Wine Guy

The Wine Guy

These days expensive wines are sold for investment, not consumption – and that’s a shame, writes Guy Chatfield THE Bordeaux region’s seemingly invincible status as...
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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...
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Diligent approach can protect licence

It’s vital to have a system for dealing with employees that fall foul of the law, say lawyers Jonathan Rennie and Stephen McGowan THERE...
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Time to prepare for new pension rules

Employers need to be aware of legislation that is coming into force for smaller businesses, writes Sarah Drummond of Tods Murray NEW laws came into...

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