Craft beer is a national treasure
It’s going from strength to strength, but duty system must be reformed
to help microbrewers fulfil their potential
SUCCESS stories in the drinks trade have been...
Getting serious about safety
A REPORT issued this week highlighted an annual increase of 2700 major and fatal accidents at work in Scotland over the last five years.
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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...
Teamwork is key for craft sector
Scotland’s independent breweries are booming, but the industry could benefit from collaboration, writes accountant Adam Hardie
SCOTLAND’S craft brewing sector is thriving once again.
We...
Detail is key to funding success
Provide as much information as possible when dealing with a potential lender, writes Jamie Grant of Barclays
BREWDOG recently launched a crowd funding initiative to...
Forums must revert to intended purpose
Many licensing forums are trying to do the work of boards rather than responding to decisions, writes SBPA chief Patrick Browne
THE Licensing (Scotland) Act...
Being clear on tips can pay in the end
A transparent policy on tipping can make things easier for staff and customers alike, writes lawyer Dawn Robertson
HOW many times have you faced...
Thank you, and goodbye
FORGIVE me, dear reader, for this moment of reflection.
After 11 and a half years on the trade beat, and occupying the editor’s chair for nearly the past eight, I’m moving to a new journalistic parish.
On a personal level, it’s the right time for a fresh challenge, but it’s with a treasure trove of memories, and a healthy dose of gratitude, that I make the move.
The trade was a different place when I was introduced to its intoxicating mix of people and politics in the summer of 2001.
Back then anything seemed possible.
Immigration’s role in recruitment drive
Recent reports have highlighted the recruitment difficulties being faced by the hospitality sector in Scotland, writes immigration lawyer Ashley Fleming.
Confusion reigns over under-21 ban
THE question seems simple enough: do licensing boards have the power to ban people under 21 buying alcohol in off-sales outlets?
As is so often...
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Luke Richardson
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