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Zero-Waste Stock Management for Pubs in Survival Mode
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Zero-Waste Stock Management for Pubs in Survival Mode

Use disciplined stock processes to protect every pound of GP when cash is tight and bins are overflowing.

•3 min read
Young People Won't Come to Your Pub? Here's How to Change That
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Young People Won't Come to Your Pub? Here's How to Change That

Transform your pub into a magnet for 18-30s with proven strategies that actually work. No gimmicks, just real techniques from a licensee who cracked the code.

•6 min read
Why Is My Pub Empty? 12 Brutal Truths and How to Fix Them
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Why Is My Pub Empty? 12 Brutal Truths and How to Fix Them

Discover the real reasons your pub is struggling with footfall and learn practical, proven solutions that actually work. From a landlord who's been there.

•9 min read
Village Pub in a Dying Village? Survival Strategies That Actually Work
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Village Pub in a Dying Village? Survival Strategies That Actually Work

When your village is shrinking but your bills aren't, here's how to transform from local boozer to destination venue without losing your soul.

•7 min read
Winter's Coming: Your Simple Guide to Turning Cold Weather Into Cash
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Winter's Coming: Your Simple Guide to Turning Cold Weather Into Cash

When my heating bill jumped to £800, I panicked. Then I discovered this ridiculously simple strategy that turned winter into my most profitable season

•8 min read
Summer Pub Event Ideas: 35 Profitable Outdoor Promotions That Pack Your Garden
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Summer Pub Event Ideas: 35 Profitable Outdoor Promotions That Pack Your Garden

Make the most of summer with these proven pub garden events and outdoor promotions. From festivals to family days, discover profitable ideas with costs,

•12 min read
Rescue Your Margins: The Drinks Mix That Keeps Money in the Till
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Rescue Your Margins: The Drinks Mix That Keeps Money in the Till

Engineer a drinks range that delights guests while defending gross profit, even when supplier prices climb.

•3 min read
Handling Rent and Supplier Negotiations When Cash Is Tight
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Handling Rent and Supplier Negotiations When Cash Is Tight

Approach landlords and suppliers with data, humility, and a repayment plan so you secure breathing room without burning bridges.

•2 min read
Recession-Proof Pub Strategies: How to Thrive When Customers Tighten Their Belts
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Recession-Proof Pub Strategies: How to Thrive When Customers Tighten Their Belts

Proven strategies to maintain and grow your pub business during economic downturns. Learn cost-cutting measures, revenue optimization tactics, and

•10 min read
From Quiet to Buzzing: Rebooting Your Pub's Atmosphere on a Budget
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From Quiet to Buzzing: Rebooting Your Pub's Atmosphere on a Budget

Atmosphere is a controllable asset. Use music, lighting, scent, pacing, and host energy to make the room feel alive without ripping out the bar.

•3 min read
Pub Refurbishment on a Budget: Transform Your Space for Under £5,000
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Pub Refurbishment on a Budget: Transform Your Space for Under £5,000

Complete guide to budget pub refurbishment with real costs and DIY solutions. Learn how to transform your pub's appearance, improve atmosphere, and boost

•9 min read
The Pub Health Check: Essential Fundamentals for Licensee Success
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The Pub Health Check: Essential Fundamentals for Licensee Success

Essential pub health check guide: 7 P's of marketing, financial metrics, cellar management, and community strategies every licensee needs.

•11 min read
Why Your Pub is Empty on Tuesday Nights (And How to Fix It)
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Why Your Pub is Empty on Tuesday Nights (And How to Fix It)

Discover proven strategies to transform dead Tuesday nights into profitable evenings. Real solutions from a pub landlord who's been there.

•7 min read
Profitable Pub Food Menu Ideas: High-Margin Dishes That Actually Sell
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Profitable Pub Food Menu Ideas: High-Margin Dishes That Actually Sell

Discover proven pub food menu ideas that balance customer appeal with profitability. From gastropub classics to street food trends, learn what works and

•10 min read
Nobody Books Tables Anymore? Master the Art of Walk-ins vs Reservations
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Nobody Books Tables Anymore? Master the Art of Walk-ins vs Reservations

Find the perfect balance between guaranteed bookings and spontaneous trade. Learn the system that increased our covers by 40% without turning anyone away.

•7 min read
Low-Cost Decor Refreshes that Signal 'New and Improved'
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Low-Cost Decor Refreshes that Signal 'New and Improved'

Give guests visible proof of change with affordable decor moves that scream fresh energy without touching structural work.

•2 min read
25 Low Budget Pub Marketing Ideas That Actually Work
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25 Low Budget Pub Marketing Ideas That Actually Work

Discover proven low-cost marketing strategies for pubs. From free social media tactics to DIY promotions, learn how to market your pub on a shoestring

•11 min read
Kitchen Nightmares: When Your Chef Quits on a Saturday Night
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Kitchen Nightmares: When Your Chef Quits on a Saturday Night

Your chef just walked out during service. Here's the emergency protocol that saved our Saturday and the prevention system that means it never happened again.

•7 min read
How to Fill Empty Pub Tables: 15 Strategies That Actually Work
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How to Fill Empty Pub Tables: 15 Strategies That Actually Work

Proven tactics to transform your empty tables into bustling profit centres. Real strategies from UK publicans who've cracked the code.

•9 min read
Energy Bill Shock? Immediate Ways to Cut Venue Costs
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Energy Bill Shock? Immediate Ways to Cut Venue Costs

Slash utility bills within 30 days by tightening maintenance, behaviour, and supplier contracts.

•2 min read
Your Drinks Are Making Half The Profit They Should - Here's The Fix
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Your Drinks Are Making Half The Profit They Should - Here's The Fix

Most pubs leave £30K on the table annually by focusing on volume instead of margin. Learn the premium shift that transforms your profits.

•8 min read
Harnessing Delivery and Click & Collect Without Killing Service
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Harnessing Delivery and Click & Collect Without Killing Service

Layer takeaway revenue on top of pub trade without wrecking the guest experience on-site.

•2 min read
Start Planning Christmas Now: 30 Festive Ideas to Secure December Bookings Early
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Start Planning Christmas Now: 30 Festive Ideas to Secure December Bookings Early

Smart licensees start Christmas planning in summer. Lock in corporate bookings, plan your festive menu, and get ahead of the competition with these 30

•11 min read
Cashflow Fixes: Immediate Steps When Trade Drops Off a Cliff
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Cashflow Fixes: Immediate Steps When Trade Drops Off a Cliff

A practical triage checklist for publicans who need to protect cash this week without destroying the guest experience.

•3 min read
Cash Flow Crisis Every Month? Breaking the Feast-or-Famine Cycle
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Cash Flow Crisis Every Month? Breaking the Feast-or-Famine Cycle

Stop the monthly panic of making rent. Build predictable income, manage seasonal swings, and create the cash buffer that lets you sleep at night.

•7 min read
Brewery Tie Strangling Your Profits? Legal Ways to Improve Your Deal
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Brewery Tie Strangling Your Profits? Legal Ways to Improve Your Deal

Work within your tie to boost profits without breaking contracts. Real strategies from a tied tenant who increased GP by 15% without going free of tie.

•7 min read