Before you can make any changes to your business- staff levels, opening times, menu and supplier updates, you need to analyse your sales...

We’ve all said it before “I can’t take someone on because my job is unique”, “I’m faster than they are, so it doesn’t make sense to...

Restaurant Procedures Procedures are something that we very rarely think about. As a business owner, you know what needs to be done, and...

When it comes to restaurant opening hours, most owners feel the need to be open throughout the day - they don’t want to lose out on...

THE PROBLEM: Many hospitality business owners feel overwhelmed by the amount of tax they pay, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and...

Deciding whether to have a limited company for each of your restaurants can be a strategic move, but it comes with its own set of pros...

Weekly Reporting for your Restaurant - why you should be building weekly MI sheets MI stands for ‘Management Information’. Weekly MI...

Your business would be nothing without your team - but do you really know the TRUE cost of employing them? Labour costs In most...

Understanding how much you;re spending, comparing supplier prices - and shopping around - can have a huge impact on your menu costing....

Accountancy software is like most other types of software, you only get out of it what you put into it. If the information you’re putting...

As business owners, we’re constantly worrying about all of the different hats that we have to wear; owner, manager, complaints...

My wife and I went out for her 30th birthday. It was the first time in a long time that we’ve managed to get some time alone (albeit only...

Running a restaurant used to be the dream of many chefs and restaurant managers- work for yourself, create your own menu, and answer to...

Technology and automation are words that most businesses are always keen to hear more about. Most business owners are actively seeking...

Is it Important to Change your Restaurant Menu? If it works, it works, right? Restaurants, bars, and hotels are constantly facing...

Choosing the right accountant for your hospitality business is a daunting task... So why should you consider Evans & Co? Being asked “...

The Oh Shit Moment I speak to and work with hundreds of business owners, and I always find that there are some who seem to effortlessly...

“I don’t have time to show them how to do that.” “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” “It’s quicker to do it myself.” “I need another...

What comes into your mind when you think of the phrase “value for money” or “value pricing”? When I ask clients what their thoughts are,...

Work on your business, not in your business. It’s a phrase that all business owners are taught and most of us are guilty of repeating...