10 steps for a smart lockdown strategy Table of Contents Prepare a lockdown checklist Monitor completion of lockdown task Expand your circle and help each other Complete a close-down stock take or stock count Carry out an inventory count Perform a detailed cash count Don’t neglect beer disposal and line checks Step up security Use…
Protect Your Staff and Minimise Contact Between Staff and Customers Our sister company Vennersys have launched a standalone table food and drink ordering solution which is helping pubs, bars and restaurants open safely. Patrons can order food and drink whilst seated using their own mobile phone or tablet. This process fully integrates with bar,…
10 Tips for Looking Ahead As Featured in BII News – Autumn 2020 edition As another lockdown looms and furlough draws to a close, many businesses face an uncertain future. Whatever situation you’re facing, now is the time to draw a breath and look ahead with a fresh pair of eyes. In truth, operators…
Controlling Stock Volume in Uncertain Times As Featured in BII News – Autumn 2020 edition As if 2020 hasn’t been difficult enough for publicans, we are now fast approaching yet another challenge. In previous years, the ‘back to school’ period in early Autumn would see the start of serious planning for Halloween, Christmas and…
The Ultimate Guide for Forecasting Stock Volume Control As you’d expect, our stocktakers know a thing or two about stock. Stock volume control in particular is something they advise our clients on whenever they visit sites. It’s a key part of ensuring you make as much profit out of your stock as possible. …
How can holiday park and caravan park operators make greater profit from their clubhouses, bars and restaurants? Tips from Malcolm Muir, Venners Consultancy Director UK holiday park and caravan park operators have been benefiting from the boom in stay-cations across the UK over the last couple of years. Now more than ever, this travel trend…
Malcolm Muir, Consultancy Director at Venners Ltd shares his seven tips for better profit control in a post COVID-19 world. As the hospitality industry reopens under new trading restrictions, many operators are still feeling uncertain about the future. Particularly of concern is the expected reduction in footfall as a direct result of social distancing…
It’s a good idea to use any quieter days in autumn to reflect on your pub’s operating performance. Investigating how your bottom line has been affected by losses is one of the best ways to approach this. Knowing how to right the wrongs you discover will be the key to moving forward into the festive…
Just how important is it to monitor and control restaurant costs in a multi-site casual dining environment? At Venners, we say it’s hugely important. But it’s not our favoured starting point. Restaurants are in the unenviable position of having positive cash flow. Controlling the costs of a restaurant business is all about taking advantage…
by Wayne Miles, Stocktaker for the South East How to make more profit from your bars Making more profit from your pubs and bars does not have to be difficult, but you do have to be dedicated and disciplined. A good place to start is by looking at the stock control measures you…
Venners are supporting UK hospitality businesses throughout lockdown with critical support services. These include close-down procedure compliance checks, stocktakes, inventory counts, cash counts and more. Please be aware that due to the current lockdown it may take us longer than usual to get back to you about your enquiry. But be assured that we will respond to you as quickly as we can and that we are working around the clock to provide the quality support our customers need during this time. For urgent support please contact [email protected].
