Archives for March 10, 2015

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Pubs code

Government agrees exemptions to MRO element of pubs code

By James Wallin, M&C Report

The Government has said it will introduce exemptions to the market rent only option element of the pubs code for pubcos willing to make “significant investments” and also to “genuine franchise agreements”.

What will we be drinking in 2020?

By Robyn Black

If kale, coconut water and craft beer were the tastes of 2014, what will we be drinking five years from now?

Pub campaigners key in forcing planning changes

By Ellie Bothwell

The strength of campaigning by local residents was a key factor in the decision to issue two pubs with ‘article 4 directions’, according to the local authorities involved.

Legal

Legal advice: The risk of fire hazard rules

By Poppleston Allen

It goes without saying that there is a very large amount of regulatory compliance, which affects licensed premises. Fire safety is a such an area, which is very important, bearing in mind the tragic consequences that can flow from a failure to comply.

Business Booster

Be in pole position for F1

By James Evison

The 2015 season of the Formula One World Championship, starting this weekend, will make Grand Prix racing a compelling entertainment offer for licensees. James Evison explains.

Experience

Running a pub: Personal experience of starting out

By The Publican's Morning Advertiser

When John Cavanagh took up a five-year lease at the Hamilton Russell Arms, in Thorpe Thewles, County Durham, four years ago, it had lost much of its trade following a fire.

PUBS CODE

Agreement over Lords debate outcome

By Ellie Bothwell

The Government appears to have achieved the impossible in drafting a pubs code that is welcomed by both representatives of tenants and pub companies alike.

Beer Innovation Summit

BrewDog set for keynote summit talk

By Mike Berry

BrewDog has been revealed as a keynote speaker at next month’s Beer Innovation Summit, organised by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.

Business advice

Running a pub - part 1: Starting out

By Glynn Davis

The first in a three-part series of looking into the enduring challenge of running a pub. Glynn Davis offers insight, practical advice and best-practice case studies with successful operators at key stages of their pub-operating journeys to give...

Opinion

The Government has a duty to assist

By Ashley McCarthy

With the pub industry eagerly awaiting the 2015 Budget (18 March), are we going to get another ‘smooth’ ride?

Legal tips

Running a pub: Five legal tips

By Paul Mildenstein

Paul Mildenstein, chief executive of pub funding specialist Liberis, explains the crucial legal tips when starting out as a publican.

Recruitment

Running a pub: How pubcos recruit publicans

By The Publican's Morning Advertiser

Matthew Ralphs, recruitment marketing manager, for Enterprise Inns explains how the pubco recruits tenants and lessees into its business.