“The Chancellor must not miss the opportunity in Budget 2023 for fundamental business rates reform,” says John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers. While, in the...
Budget 2023: ‘Cut business rates and bring in reform’
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Free smart scheduling masterclass on offer
Workforce management specialist Bizimply is offering visitors to Northern Restaurant & Bar next week a free ‘How to Smart Schedule’ masterclass. The 30-minute class will...
Stroud Brewery, leading the way in brewing B Corps
“I’m so delighted that our way of doing business isn’t considered weird any more!” says Greg Pilley, founder and managing director of Stroud Brewery, welcoming the start of...
Barcode labelling specialist has much to show at BeerX
Following success in 2022 and 2020, barcode labelling specialist Clearmark will return to exhibit at this year’s BeerX, on 15th and 16th March, at Liverpool's Exhibition...
We’re embracing Dry Jan, but hitting the bottle afterwards
New research suggests that while alcohol sales take a hit when Brits embark on Dry January, the abstinence is only causing us to drink more in the following months. Digital...
Hospitality staff worked longer hours to meet festive demand
Hospitality employers called on staff to work longer hours over the peak Christmas period, new figures from workforce management specialist Bizimply reveal. More than half...
Opinion: Digitising the wholesale beer trading industry
By Jimmy Metta, chief executive, Spiritrade Jimmy Metta Industry statistics show global drinks sales might reach $284 billion by 2026, up from $257 billion in 2021, growing...
On-trade opportunities as the World Cup kicks off
With the FIFA World Cup about to kick off, there’s no better time for venues and drinks suppliers to optimise the opportunities presented by the biggest event in football’s...
A roadmap to help brewers achieve net zero carbon emissions
The Zero Carbon Forum and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have today launched an expanded, targeted roadmap for UK brewers to help the sector decarbonise at pace...