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How to address hidden energy costs

21 September 2023 by

Energy usage is a big drain on hospitality’s profitability. Steve Kenny advises on how to get a handle on hidden costs before it’s too late

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How to open a second hospitality site: When is the time right?

21 September 2023 by

For restaurateurs, expanding can be one of the hardest challenges of a hospitality career. Some of the industry’s leading figures speak about how they navigate the pitfalls

How to use sponsorship to fill summer jobs Business

How to use sponsorship to fill summer jobs

04 May 2023 by

Operators could tap into a supply of dedicated, skilled workers who are less likely to stray.[...]

How to deal with the menopause in the workplace Business

How to deal with the menopause in the workplace

06 December 2022 by

The conversation about menopause has opened up, so make sure your policies address people’s concerns, says[...]

How to ensure your hotel website works with Google Business

How to ensure your hotel website works with Google

02 November 2022 by

Google’s latest search update won’t look kindly on hotel sites with old content or duplicated information.[...]

How to prepare your business for external investment Business

How to prepare your business for external investment

16 June 2022 by

Looking after your data, a fresh brand and the ability to grow into a multi-site business[...]

How to avoid a banking scam Business

How to avoid a banking scam

04 November 2021

With fraud on the rise, it’s wise to ensure staff have a healthy scepticism when it comes to requests for payments. Dan Dodman has some advice.

How to make your hospitality business more attractive to investors Business

How to make your hospitality business more attractive to investors

30 September 2021

A promising business idea with a strong brand identity and a long-term plan will all help lure in an investor, says Julia Weeks.

How to select and appoint a non-executive director for your hospitality business Advice

How to select and appoint a non-executive director for your hospitality business

23 September 2021 by

An independent member of a board can be an impartial voice for decision-making and may bring[...]

How to cater sustainably for a hybrid workforce Advice

How to cater sustainably for a hybrid workforce

19 August 2021 by

In a post-pandemic world, Matt Ephgrave, managing director at Just Eat for Business, explores the responsibilities[...]

How to change staff working arrangements Advice

How to change staff working arrangements

05 August 2021 by

Employers are seeking flexibility from staff, but how can operators act fairly? Ed Cotton explains the[...]

How to entice customers back to hospitality venues with a winning drinks menu Advice

How to entice customers back to hospitality venues with a winning drinks menu

29 July 2021 by

Dave Rigby explains how operators can harness the latest drinks trends to tempt back old customers[...]

How to address the real reasons for the staff shortage Advice

How to address the real reasons for the staff shortage

15 July 2021

Employee expectations on how they will be treated at work have changed, so now is the time to look at your company culture and decide if it is showing the industry in its very best light, says Jane Sunley.

How to... run a successful promotion Advice

How to... run a successful promotion

29 August 2019

Maurice Abboudi and Paul Herbert explain how to avoid the twin perils of locking the business into perpetual discounting and falling foul of the strict rules surrounding promotions

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