It’s a good time to plan ahead as the drink industry trends for 2018 start to take shape in the run-up to Christmas, so what will customers be looking for over the next 12 months? The Waitrose Food & Drink Report is one of the main areas of insight, and this predicts some important regional … Continued

December is often the biggest month of the year for many businesses and keeping your staff motivated is essential for making the most of this busy season!   Reward your staff If your staff work hard, they should be able to earn something in return. This doesn’t need to cost a lot, perhaps those who’ve … Continued

I view with interest the announcement today that the government has launched a 12 week consultation to “ensure stronger protections around online gambling”, alongside a package of measures intended to promote responsible gambling, including reducing the maximum stake of FOBTs from £100 to between £50 and £2. Though I think that we are all impatient for … Continued

You wouldn’t get a car and not service it, and the same should go for the machines you have in your pub, club, amusement centre or bingo hall. If you don’t get them checked and maintained, there is a high chance you’re going to run into problems, and a broken machine means missed opportunities, as … Continued

The nights are drawing in, and although getting more people into your pub or club for a quick one is good, ideally you want them to be staying longer, so your tills keep ringing. The winter months tend to be cold and wet, so making your establishment as attractive as possible, with plenty going on, … Continued

Did you notice a difference in the amount of visits you had this summer? Across the UK, pubs and clubs have reported that weekend visits dropped slightly, but weekday visits were up. Food continues to draw people If you offer an attractive, budget-friendly menu, you’ll be well aware of how good food can keep people … Continued

Control gambling addiction For those of you who aren’t aware FOBTs are fixed odds betting terminals and they can be found on any high street throughout the UK – by letting people feed hundreds of pounds into these machines in a matter of minutes they are wreaking havoc on people’s lives.   The type of machine … Continued

Did you know in the UK 1 in 4 people own a dog and the dog population stands at an impressive 8.5 million? Many dog owners would love to enjoy a tipple with their favourite doggy companions, but can’t because their local pubs don’t allow any dogs except for assistance dogs. What’s your dog policy?  … Continued

The new school year has started, so not only are there four and five year olds embarking on new adventures, but teens starting college and university. Students today have arguably higher expectations when it comes to their college and university common rooms, so you need to make sure yours is up to scratch. To inspire … Continued

When running a pub or club, you need to be on your guard. Many publicans are being tricked by fraudsters into purchasing illegal sports packages, which can cost them dear. The fines can run into the thousands, with one publican recently fined ten thousand pounds for showing a Premier League football match illegally. Could you … Continued