Tips
Our Tips coverage delivers essential updates and guidance on gratuity practices across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including evolving legislation, service charge policies, payroll compliance, staff tipping protocols, and operational best practices. We focus on what restaurateurs, pub operators, caterers, and F&B managers need to know to handle tipping transparently, fairly, and legally, while maintaining team morale and guest satisfaction.
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Sep- 2018 -17 SeptemberAdvice
Opportunity: Top five social media tips
Social media has had an immense impact on the catering world as a direct follow on from the impact it has had on the wider world and society. Business owners are often afraid of doing social media ‘wrong’ and avoid it or alternatively try to have a presence on every…
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12 SeptemberPeople
Jamie Oliver joins Tesco after 11 years with rival Sainsbury’s
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been announced as the face of Tesco after spending 11 years in a similar role at rival Sainsbury’s. Oliver’s role at Tesco will be to front the company’s advertising campaigns and create “healthier” recipes for its own brand lines. A statement released by Tesco said…
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3 SeptemberAdvice
Plastic packaging in the environment
Concerns with regard to the disposal of packaging waste together with a growing awareness of the volume of untreated waste have created a great deal of public debate and media attention. Without doubt, the packaging industry has been slow to respond to a problem that was highlighted by activists years…
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Aug- 2018 -29 AugustAdvice
Employee engagement
Employee engagement is defined on Forbes as “the emotional commitment the employee has to the organisation and its goals.” Employee engagement is integral to running a business; if your staff have a high level of employee engagement you are going to have a strong work force. Many say that employee…
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3 AugustAdvice
Five tips for picking the perfect uniform for your catering business
If your catering business is yet to find the perfect uniform, it’s never too late to get started with the design process. A staff uniform can give a coordinated and professional look and will ensure your team are identifiable in even the busiest of venues. From colour, to branding and…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyAdvice
Taking stock – accountancy top tips for pubs and restaurants
As any restaurant owner or publican will know, hospitality involves long days, a constant mission to keep customers happy and providing a service that is second to none. So it can be difficult to balance these important tasks with finding the time to take stock and keep on top of…
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26 JulyAdvice
Securing a patent
Securing a patent for a business idea or product is not a straightforward process. As an entrepreneur in a competitive industry, you need to protect your invention but it’s a time-consuming and financial investment that you will be making; before doing so, and in order to increase your chances of…
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24 JulyAdvice
Creating a print direct mail campaign for the hospitality and catering industry
Marketing in a sector like hospitality and catering is essential when competition is so fierce. But, how can you ensure you do this in an effective and efficient manner that doesn’t deplete your budget? This guide to direct mail marketing for entrepreneurs in the hospitality and catering sector is designed…
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23 JulyFeatures
Etiquette tips for restaurant and bar managers
Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married in May, a number of news pieces have emerged on how the American is expected to behave now that she is a member of the British royal family. Commentators have drawn attention to royal traditions that guide what to eat (no garlic), how…
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2 JulyFeatures
Running a family business
Working alongside family members can be amazing and may sound like the ideal scenario for many entrepreneurs, but running a family-owned business can also present sticky situations. Here are some tips to protect your relationships with family members and at the same time ensure your business venture is successful. Put…
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