Monday 13th November 2017
Christmas Countdown
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
Tuesday 31st October 2017
A word on FOBTs from our director, Chris…..
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
Monday 30th October 2017
Let us look after you and your machines
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
Wednesday 25th October 2017
Quizzy Rascals
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
Monday 25th September 2017
Trend – weekday pub visits up, weekend visits down
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
Thursday 21st September 2017
Sign this important petition TODAY
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
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Dog friendly pubs and other ways to make your pub stand out from the crowd
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
Thursday 14th September 2017
Back To School
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
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Warning re fake sports packages
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
