In this section you will find general information and advice that does not easily fit within the other dedicated sections.
Hopefully the tips and pointers will enable you to make informed decisions when choosing a pub and then how to run it successfully.
There is information on what to look for when choosing a pub, how to avoid some of the pitfalls inherent with dealing with companies, finance, licensing, rules and regulations, and how to maximise your profits. Just click on the link to go to the specific article.
UK Pub Customer Demographics & Behaviours ♦ NEW ARTICLE
Rules & Regulations
Click here to download a free list of principal legislation affecting pubs
An Introduction To Licensing Law ♦ UPDATED
Changes To Mandatory Conditions in Premises Licences
Early Morning Restriction Orders and the Late Night Levy
Live Music Act 2012 ♦ UPDATED
“TheMusicLicence” (PRS PPL Ltd’s New Licensing Regime) ♦UPDATED
Sales & Marketing
How To Make Your Pub Dog-Friendly
How To Advertise Your Pub In The Real World
Managing Your Pub’s Online Presence
Managing Your Trip Advisor Reputation ♦ UPDATED – How To Deal With Fake Reviews
Social Media Marketing for Pubs ♦ UPDATED
Blog pieces on Vouchers and
Pub Tenants/Lessees
How To Apply For A Pub Tenancy – (some great tips for those looking at freeholds too)
How To Manage Your Relationship With Your Landlord
RICS Pub Rent Benchmarking Survey ♦ UPDATED Q2/2017
Finance/Business Management
An Introduction to Pub Book-Keeping, Accounts & Financial Management
Business Rates ♦ UPDATED
Pub Running Costs ♦UPDATED OCTOBER 2018
How To Survive Your First Year In Business
The 10 Commandments Of Running A Pub ♦ GUEST ARTICLE
