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By Richard Andrew

9th November 2021

Time for hospitality businesses to review their bank finance as interest rate is held at record 0.1% low

The decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at the historically low 0.1% will be a relief for individuals and businesses with variable interest rates on their debt finance. However, with inflation expected to reach 5% next year an increase in the base rate seems inevitable at some point in the near future.

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By Richard Woolgar

3rd November 2021

Does your hospitality business have the right front of house systems in place?

As hospitality businesses in England have emerged from months of restrictions and those in Scotland continue to adapt to existing regulations, it might be a good time for businesses to take stock and see if their front of house systems still meet current and future needs.

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Hospitality Business

By Richard Andrew

27th October 2021

Autumn Budget 2021 - The Hospitality Sector

The main announcements for the hospitality sector surround Business Rates and the previously leaked National Living Wage increase...

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Pints of Beer

By Armstrong Watson

27th October 2021

Autumn Budget 2021 - Changes to Alcohol Duty

The Chancellor announced major changes to Alcohol Duty, reducing the number of duty rates bandings from 15 to 6.

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By Sally Jones

20th October 2021

Top 5 Xero add-ons for the hospitality sector

Accounting software, such as Xero, is at the cutting edge of technological change in the business world. Here are the Top 5 Xero add ons for use in the hospitality sector and the benefits they can bring to your business.

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By Mike Kienlen

21st September 2021

Supply chain issues and staffing shortages in hospitality

Nando’s running out of chicken and McDonald’s running out of milkshake – just two of the more high-profile hospitality businesses that are feeling the effects of the general supply chain bottlenecks. As the world looks towards the economy bouncing back, the UK’s recovery appears to be stalling as it struggles to find the staff needed to keep the supply chain moving.

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Business Protection

By David Squire

16th August 2021

Protect your company’s financial stability in times of uncertainty

During the pandemic the Government has provided support in the form of loan schemes. Although these loans are underwritten by the Government, in the event of a business failure resulting from the demise of a director, the debt will be repaid from business assets, potentially putting the business under financial pressure...

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By Richard Andrew

18th June 2021

Maximising hospitality recovery opportunities

As the final easing of lockdown restrictions in England has arrived, there are suggestions that tourism hotspots are likely to see unprecedented levels of trade over the coming months.

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By Sally Jones

16th June 2021

Tax Investigations in the Hospitality Sector

Will the hospitality sector be a target for the Government when replacing depleted funds due to COVID?

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Open sign in restaurant

By Richard Andrew

10th May 2021

5 pitfalls for hospitality businesses to avoid when reopening

Partner, Richard Askew looks into some key issues for hospitality business owners to consider and some potential pitfalls to avoid whilst navigating a way back to normality and out of lockdown.

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