hospitality

  1. Ahmed R

    How do you track business certificates and licenses?

    Hi all, I'm a software developer doing some research into operational challenges for UK small businesses. I'm currently looking at how business owners manage their expiring documents - things like trade certificates, operator licenses, public liability insurance, and any other compliance...
  2. StevenR

    Working Christmas Day in a hotel

    I’m not sure if something like this has been asked but thought I’d see just incase. I’m working in a restaurant in a hotel on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. They’ve asked us to stay in the hotel for the 2 nights, I guess because of the transport not running. But their wanting to put us in a...
  3. A

    Pizza Business - How to establish the most suitable type of service?

    Hello everyone, This is my first post in what I have found to be an incredibly resourceful forum, I have been lurking for some time but finally decided to register and post myself, I am very excited to be part of this community. First things first, I am Italian-born, living in London for 10+...
  4. C

    Premium Commercial lease

    Hoping to gain more information. I am a tenant in a commercial property. We took on a dilapidated building which was a shell (formally a pub) and reinstated it. We signed had a short-hold 4 year lease, upon this lease ending the freehold owner tried to get us out but couldn't under the landlord...
  5. S

    Advice needed please!!

    Hi everyone. Just curious of some opinions please. We own a cafe which has a separate takeaway hatch connected. Two members of staff are related and have told us they have their own coffee van which they’ll be setting up 10-15 mins away from us just selling drinks and snacks. They’re wanting to...
  6. Businesses plan to hibernate through winter to avoid rising prices

    Businesses plan to hibernate through winter to avoid rising prices

    Industry experts have warned that many hospitality businesses will be forced to close until the spring as rising energy costs mean they can’t afford to stay open. Outspoken business owners in the pub, restaurant and hotel trades have said they are considering “mothballing” during the winter...
  7. Mass closures in hospitality sector amid 300% energy price hike

    Mass closures in hospitality sector amid 300% energy price hike

    Britain is facing a mass closure of restaurants, takeaways and pubs this winter as businesses struggle to cope with a 300% hike in energy bills, industry experts have warned. Trade group UK Hospitality has called for urgent action from the government to help with bills, warning that soaring...
  8. B

    VAT on international all-inclusive holiday retreats?

    Hi all, Let us consider the following case: A UK limited is organising international holiday retreats. The company operates the following way: - The company rents a villa in Spain for a week - The company hires various consultants, chefs, and entertainers - The company rents out rooms in the...