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,...
Hospitality should embrace digital
Technology such as EPOS, online reservations and inventory systems are the future for the trade, writes Carl Reader
Are you cookie compliant?
Licensed venues with an online presence should make sure they comply with new European regulations, writes solicitor Claire McCracken
IF your business operates a website,...
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...
A safe season is about teamwork
A collaborative approach between police and the on-trade can help keep the public safe, writes Police Scotland’s inspector Susan Gillon
Coronavirus: Scottish Government reopening guidance must bring clarity for trade
The UK has begun to cautiously reopen after a lengthy lockdown, the initial shock of the closure of our industry has slowly begun to subside, and, for many operators, the focus is now shifting to find practical ways to reopen premises whilst meeting the requirements defined as 'COVID-19 Secure’
VAT’s the way to do it
DEPENDING on your political perspective, the Coalition is either correct in its determination to see out its austerity programme, or it is time to...
Licence fees could be next in line for change
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Hot on the heels of an SLTA survey which revealed that licensees see legislation as the single biggest threat to their...
Ensure that you are compliant on data
GDPR became law in the UK earlier this year and there are several connotations for the trade, writes lawyer Stephen Connolly
Vaccine passports: When is a nightclub not a nightclub?
Ministers' attitudes towards late-night venues betrays a lack of understanding, writes Stephen McGowan.
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