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Access to funding and skills shortages biggest factors affecting small businesses

Access to growth capital and skills shortages are the main factors affecting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, according to research compiled by the association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Source:Access to funding and skills shortages biggest factors affecting small businesses

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Macmillan 'Go Sober’ campaign ‘could damage autumn pub trade’

Licensees have hit out at a cancer charity’s fund-raising initiative that challenges people to give up alcohol for a whole month.

Source:Macmillan 'Go Sober’ campaign ‘could damage autumn pub trade’

Think-tank calls for new approaches to tackle 'hazardous drinking'

New and different approaches are needed to enable off-trade retailers to prevent hazardous drinking, according to a political think tank which is conducting research into the problem.

Source:Think-tank calls for new approaches to tackle 'hazardous drinking'

Courvoisier takes on Jack Daniel's and Johnnie Walker

Maxxium is taking on the might of Jack Daniel’s and Johnnie Walker with a new strategy for its Courvoisier brand that aims for a bigger slice of the 25 to 45-year old market.

Source:Courvoisier takes on Jack Daniel's and Johnnie Walker

Northumbria door staff training rolled out across UK

A Northumbria training scheme for door staff is being rolled out across the UK after helping locals get home safely, the county’s police and crime commissioner Vera Baird has announced.

Source:Northumbria door staff training rolled out across UK

CAMRA hails party conference attendance a success

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has hailed its presence at the three main party conferences as a success after more than 1,900 people, including 70 MPs, visited its stands.

Source:CAMRA hails party conference attendance a success

Statutory code: Fair Deal for Your Local publishes 15-point 'myth busting' report

The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign is ramping up pressure by publishing a new “myth-busting” report to set straight the “misinformation” it claims is surrounding pubco reform.

Source:Statutory code: Fair Deal for Your Local publishes 15-point 'myth busting' report

Top tips on conducting your own licence inspection

Licensees should continually review, update and make use of their venue policies. However, it is surprising how many operators fail to conduct basic in-house licensing inspections. Such regular checks could help you avoid the costly effects of a review or prosecution. Our list provides the typical checks that enforcing authorities are likely to conduct […]

MA300: Investment in staff is key, says North Bar

NorthBar revealed the secret to the company’s success was its investment in staff members at last week’s MA300 conference.

Source:MA300: Investment in staff is key, says North Bar

ALMR announces Operations Managers Awards 2013 finalists

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has announced the finalists of its Operations Managers Awards 2013.

Source:ALMR announces Operations Managers Awards 2013 finalists