Doorstaff - moves towards regulation
06-Nov-2001
Training initiatives developed by the pub trade to improve the standard of doorstaff are now working alongside government legislation to regulate the...
The Barperson's National Certificate
06-Nov-2001
At last, barstaff need no longer be judged purely on the size of their chest.The new Barperson's National Certificate (BNC), launched by the British...
Rates
05-Nov-2001
Rates are a fact of life, but there are steps you can take to ensure you aren't paying over the odds, writes David Germaney, national head of rating...
Finance systems
02-Nov-2001
Finance systems geared to the pub trade are becoming more common, writes Geoff Tyler, but you still need to shop around to ensure your specific needs...
Leased pubcos take advantage of the net
01-Nov-2001
Leased pub companies are starting to take advantage of the internet and using it as a valuable tool to keep in touch with their licensees. Phil...
Bodmin auction brings in the bids
31-Oct-2001
More than 60 people squeezed into the main bar of the White Hart Inn in Bodmin, Cornwall, to take part in the public auction for the freehold pub.The...
Help for flagging tourism industry
30-Oct-2001
Campaign and cash to aid businesses affected by foot-and-mouthTourism in the countryside is to be supported with extra money and a promotional...
Helping inn security
24-Oct-2001
Jackie Annett spends a night on the door and investigates the current issues in pub security It's a busy Thursday evening in Beckenham, Kent, and I...
Premium snacks are key to pub profits at Christmas
23-Oct-2001
In less than two months time, dads all over the country will be getting their nuts out in front of the Queen. The ritual of cracking a Brazil at...
Pernod Ricard brands in new assault on on-trade this Christmas
23-Oct-2001
Drinks company ready for 'busiest time of the year'Barstaff education, tastings - and drinking sparkling wine through a straw - are leading Pernod...
Stocking up for Christmas
23-Oct-2001
The Christmas countdown is under way and licensees should be preparingto make sure their pub has that festive spirit. Phil Mellows reportsAt the end...
The perfect pour
18-Oct-2001
The traditional branded beer tap, a vital marketing tool for brewers, is under threat from a shift in pub design. Ben McFarland investigatesA...
A matter of timing - the working week
18-Oct-2001
Staff may no longer be able to opt out of time regulationsby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team from solicitors Joelson WilsonWhen...
New tourism body set up to unify trade
12-Oct-2001
A national tourism body has been set up in response to calls from Government officials for a more united front.The news came after an emergency...
Forum attacks high pub rents
11-Oct-2001
Pub property managers have hit out at leisure developers who expect high rents from pub operators, but have a poor understanding of their business....
Late night bus service extended to help cut violence.
09-Oct-2001
A late-night bus service for pub and clubgoers in Norwich may be extended across the UK if it proves successful in helping to save lives.Education...
Investigation findings into Sky's prices to be made public this month
08-Oct-2001
The findings of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)into Sky's prices for live football in pubs are to be made public this month,...
Health and safety
04-Oct-2001
As an employer, you are legally obliged to give your staff the training they need to carry out their work safely - which could also save your...
Christmas parties
04-Oct-2001
With the evenings still warm enough for customers to sit outside the pub, it might seem a bit soon to start thinking about Christmas, but as with any...
Know your measures
04-Oct-2001
For licensees who don't know their Butts from their Noggins, John Porter offers a guide to ensuring your customers are always served drinks in legal...
Front-of-house IT
04-Oct-2001
Touch-screen tills, hand-held order pads and portable card swipes are among the innovations that are transforming the level of service pubs can offer...
Wages
03-Oct-2001
With the rate of the national minimum wage rising next month, we take a look at the basic rules and regulations that must be followed when paying...
Comments on the tragic events to hit America on 11 September 2001
03-Oct-2001
Reaction from the trade to the horrific terrorist attack on AmericaYou may be interested to publish the following account of our experiences in the...
Trapping the tourists
02-Oct-2001
The Government is joining forces with the trade in a bid to bring tourists back to the UK after the blows of the past year. Jackie Annett reportsJust...
Christmas menus
02-Oct-2001
Imagination and planning can make the difference between your festive season being a roaring success or a dismal failure. Fiona Pavely offers some...
Smoking - how it effects smokers and non-smokers alike
01-Oct-2001
Smoking in pubs is a controversial issue - in the latest of her exclusive columns for Your Business, Dr Paula Franklin looks at the issue from the...
Matthew Clark and top fashion name launch new FAB
28-Sep-2001
In a first for the industry, wholesaler and cider maker Matthew Clark has teamed up with one of the top names in fashion in a bid to break into the...
Trade aims to boost tourism
28-Sep-2001
Associations unite to improve industry productivityBritain should be able to compete with the rest of Europe and the world as a destination for...
Make your bonfire night go with a bang!
27-Sep-2001
Bonfire night is fast approaching bringing with it an opportunity to draw in new customers. Phil Mellows looks at how to put on a stunning showThere...
You just can't get the staff...
20-Sep-2001
The Hospitality Training Foundation has recently released two reports that highlight concerns across the industry. Phil Mellows explains furtherThe...
Barstaff to have own professional qualification by end of year
19-Sep-2001
Barstaff across the country will be proudly displaying their own professional qualification by the end of this year.The long-awaited Barperson's...
Brewer Samuel Smith prosecuted over safety
14-Sep-2001
Yorkshire brewer Samuel Smith has been prosecuted by Westminster Council for failing to effectively manage asbestos at the Duke of Argyll in Soho,...
Early kick-off for World Cup means publicans may miss out on money-spinner
14-Sep-2001
The trade has reacted with dismay to the news that next summer's money-spinning World Cup football matches are to be screened at breakfast time.Host...
Success is a Gray area
13-Sep-2001
Phil Mellows meets Sue Gray, The Publican's Businesswoman of the Year, millionaire at 30, and currently in charge of yet another profitable pubSue...
New BII chief to visit regions
07-Sep-2001
McNamara vows to meet as many members as possibleJohn McNamara(pictured), the new chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has...
Guide to the minimum wage
05-Sep-2001
By David Clifton, of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe Government recently published its report on the national...
Cashflow
04-Sep-2001
With the vast majority of business worries coming down to money, keeping a tight rein on cashflow is fundamental to the success of your pub, writes...
Better LCUK next time for BII training arm
04-Sep-2001
The British Institute of Innkeeping has relaunched its careers arm, formerly LCUK, in response to industry apathy. At any one time, there are an...
Popular locals go under the hammer in rare auction
04-Sep-2001
Two rural pubs, both of which are being sold in unusual circumstances, have gone on the market to be sold at auction.The White Hart Inn in Bodmin,...
Understanding redundancy and its regulations
31-Aug-2001
Making someone redundant is never easy - but it can be a particularly difficult experience for a licensee who has worked side-by-side with a member...
Rough with the smooth
30-Aug-2001
Smoothflow beers took off in the '90s following the launch of the 'widget'. Ben McFarland looks at the fortunes of the various brands in the...
Know your units
30-Aug-2001
The 'units' system of measuring alcohol consumption causes some confusion among customers and licensees. John Porter looks at how it works and how it...
Heart health
30-Aug-2001
Coronary heart disease is the biggest cause of death in the under-65s - but a few simple steps can lift you out of the 'at risk' category.Dr Paula...
Stakeholder pensions
29-Aug-2001
From October this year licensees who employ five or more people must offer a pension scheme to their staff or risk a fine of up to £50,000. Pensions...
Technology can help speed up service
29-Aug-2001
In a busy food operation, one of the biggest problems is getting the dishes out to customers before they get cold - and the customers get...
Office systems
24-Aug-2001
Geoff Tyler looks at the essentials for kitting out the back office and offers some advice on choosing the best equipment for your business - from...
BII relaunches recruitment arm
23-Aug-2001
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is to relaunch its recruitment arm with a new identity following a lack of support for the initiative from...
Game machine thefts cost trade millions each year
22-Aug-2001
Reports suggest the pub industry is losing as much as £50m every year due to organised gangs stealing money from games machines. The Observer...
Smaller pubcos fear impact of new working week regulations
02-Aug-2001
Multiple operators with only two or three pubs fear they will be hit hard by proposed changes to the 48-hour week regulations.They claim moves to...
The beautiful game - football sponsorship
01-Aug-2001
The football season with all its advertising opportunities has arrived again. Ben McFarland weighs up the pros and cons of football sponsorship.In...
