04-Mar-2010 By John Porter
John Porter looks at how pub caterers can pull in the punters with some comforting classics. There is, we are often told, a resurgence in classic...
04-Mar-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Steve Easterbrook has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market.
02-Mar-2010 By Jo Bruce
The next meeting of the Freehouse 500, the Morning Advertiser's exclusive club for the 500 best UK freehouses, takes place on Tuesday 16 March at...
01-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pub goers will now be able to order flowers, drop off their dry cleaning or order a take-away pizza while enjoying a pint, thanks to a new initiative...
01-Mar-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Building your business doesn't always require ambitious plans and a massive outlay. Sheila McWattie investigates a few cheap, but well-targeted initiatives.
01-Mar-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including coffee and cake offers, a sausage club and village nights.
26-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Simon Bailey, co-licensee of the Kings Arms, at Hampton Court, tells Sheila McWattie about staff prizes, Red Letter Days and sharing boards.
26-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
BII Scotland has appointed a new chairman, Kenny Mitchell of Glasgow's KMT Services. Over 60 people attended the annual general meeting held at...
25-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Sky charges for pubs will be held "until further notice" and won't change with the introduction of new business rate levels on 1 April. The news will be welcomed by licensees expecting a big hike in business rates.
Sky freezes fee levels "until further notice
25-Feb-2010
Pubs with Sky whose rateable value has dropped will have to wait to and see whether the satellite broadcaster reduces their subscription fee. Sky...
Make a 'big swap' in Fairtrade Fortnight
24-Feb-2010
ViVAS IS asking customers to support Fairtrade Fortnight's big swap initiative by trading one wine on its current list for its Fairtrade and organic...
Mark Daniels: With friends like these...
23-Feb-2010
This weekend's Telegraph reported that Diageo, who's brands include such noted names on the bar as Guinness, Smirnoff, Baileys and Captain Morgan,...
23-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
MA legal editor Peter Coulson considers the legality of pursuing those who lent their ID to family or friends.
22-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Annie Clift, the licensee at the Talbot in Knightwick, Worcester, tells Robyn Lewis about creating a successful community freehouse over nearly three...
Robert Sayles: Dealing with troublemakers - psychology not physicality
19-Feb-2010
The Publican ran a poll earlier this week asking if any of us had been subjected to violence at work. This subject is of particular interest to me as...
19-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Two of the finalists in the BII's Licensee Trainer of the Year competition say they feel "humiliated" by the decision not to give out the award. The...
NITA winners unveiled by BII
18-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The winners of the BII's training awards have been announced - with the exception of the Licensee trainer of the year award. Despite listing three...
16-Feb-2010 By MA reporter
The Morning Advertiser has come up with a selection of tips for things to think about in the early stages of the tournament.
16-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
It's time for licensees to turn their minds to all things Irish — and don't forget to order plenty of the black stuff, says Robyn Lewis.
16-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Licensees can get advice on boosting sales and increasing customer footfall at the BII Scotland annual general meeting in Edinburgh next week. Guest...
15-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Training provider CPL has launched a new series of E-Learning courses at a "fraction of the cost" of face-to-face training.
15-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Jason Read, Young's tenant at the Rattlebone Inn, Sherston, Wilts, talks prix-fixe menus, curry festivals and free chips with Sheila McWattie. How I...
12-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Steve Pitt, Enterprise lessee of the Cellars, at Eastney, Portsmouth, tells Sonya Hook how he has used music to ride out the recession. How I...
12-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
A pub company boss has hit out at the Government for saying cautions are sometimes acceptable for attacks on bar staff. The Government was...
Home Office welcomes training to tackle drunks
11-Feb-2010
A trade body that promises to usher in a "new era for responsible alcohol retailing" has been launched with government backing. The National Licensed...
10-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Government plans to change the taxation of popular quiz and games machines lwill cost the pub trade £85m — or £2,500 per pub.
National Pubwatch Conference 2010: Tackling the troublemakers
10-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
One of the major recent achievements of National Pubwatch has been to start a debate about how thugs are getting away with physically attacking...
10-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The trade has broadly welcomed the NLTA, fronted by Helen Newlove, but the BII has warned there is a risk of duplication of effort.
10-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Pub operators are offering a range of value-driven promotions to attract customers this Valentine's weekend. Many operators are offering deals from...
10-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pub trade analysts CGA Strategy has launched an improved version of its alcohol brands measurement programme. CGA claims the new Brand Index 2.0...
09-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
An abatement notice is a potent weapon in a local authority's armoury because the threat it poses is more or less everlasting, says Peter Coulson.
05-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Jo Bruce looks at ways licensees can crack a breakfast offer including menu ideas, healthier options and breakfasts to go.
05-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team
A number of managed operators are seeing cash takes from AWP machines go up by 15%-20% thanks to good cash-hopper management, Sceptre Leisure chief...
Pub Bitch: Banger this Valentine's Day
05-Feb-2010
Something for the ladies It was 'three cheers' for CAMRA from 'dashing' culture minister Ben Bradshaw at the group's Parliamentary reception last...
05-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
They say it's the most important meal of the day. Sheila McWattie investigates how licensees can use breakfast to help drive sales.
05-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The tied pub model is "less risky" than the alternatives, according to multiple operator Matt Saunders of the 11-strong Derby-based Fat Cat group....
05-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Between 30 and 40 major breaches of pubco lease codes of practice have been resolved through the BII-led accreditation scheme BIIBAS. That's...
04-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including a midweek mussel night, a B&B owner event and a pudding night.
03-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Charles Wells Pub Company's induction programme for new tenants has been recognised by the BII awarding body (BIIAB).
Alcohol code could be delayed until after election
03-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
The government's controversial mandatory code of practice could be delayed until after the general election, a senior trade figure has claimed. The...
02-Feb-2010 By Phil Mellows
Phil Mellows looks at how Marston's is tackling the economic downturn, when local sourcing and quality of service are vital.
02-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
The Government is increasing the number of "relevant offences" under the Licensing Act that cause objection to an applicant, says Peter Coulson.
02-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
Peter Coulson discusses the level of penalties for breach of the new mandatory conditions, which the Home Office is introducing.
02-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The Bugle Horn in Bassingham is thriving thanks to the success of a bartering system where locals swap services and goods for drinks.
'Firms call for Scots lending 'matchmaker' to accelerate recovery'
02-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
The directors of small businesses in Scotland have been forced to dip into their own savings to stay afloat during the recession. The Federation of...
Charity left with a mountain to climb
02-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A team from industry charity the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland is hoping to scale great heights to raise £150,000. A total of 19...
01-Feb-2010 By MA Reporter
CPL Training is an international training company and the biggest provider of personal licence training in the UK.
01-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Llangadog licensee Kevin Skone talks to Lesley Foottit about attracting destination trade, traditional Welsh food, marketing and business advice....
29-Jan-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Simon Litherland, the newly-appointed managing director of Diageo GB, talks to Robyn Lewis about developing his flagship UK drinks company.
Bill Bailey stars in new drink awareness ads
29-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A new advertising campaign has launched today highlighting the risks of binge-drinking, with the help of comedian Bill Bailey. The ad aims to raise...
