Dec
2008
Articles from 2nd Dec 2008
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Pubs close at an alarming rate
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
UNLIKE post office closures, which have communities marching in their streets in protest, the alarming rate at which our pubs are closing appears to be going unnoticed. Read
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Smoking out a rates cut
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
THERE has been a change in the attitude of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) about how the legislation on smoking in public places has affected various types of property. Read
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Food transforms business
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
However, many local community pubs have not traditionally been seen as a destination food location, rather a community hub and watering hole, and as a result, many are finding there are limited opportunities for a traditional and profitable pub food offering. Read
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Be smart or face fine up to £5,000
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
VIRTUALLY all commercial buildings that are let, sold or constructed from October 1 this year will require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Read
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December 3: Business-related time management workshop, Victoria Road Board Room, University of Teesside, 1.30-4.30pm, public event. To book, call Eileen Wicks on 01642 384640 or email e.wicks@tees.ac.uk
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
December 4: Renewables Round-up seminar hosted by the Energy Industries Council (EIC) and the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) on opportunities for firms to be involved in renewable energy projects, The Wilton Centre, 10am-3pm. EIC and/or NEPIC members £42.30 for delegates, £176.25 for exhibitors, non-members of either, £117.50 for delegates, exhibitors £587.50 (includes one free delegate place). To book email northern@eic-uk.com or fax 01642 345615. Read
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WITH last Monday’s Pre-Budget Report taking up most of the headlines one could be forgiven for having missed a series of other important announcements from the government which will have a critical impact on the UK as a place to do business for years to come and which will have a direct impact on the delivery of key elements of the PBR.
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
Part of the PBR set out a commitment by the Government to bring forward elements of public capital spending to the sum of £3bn from 2010/11. Read
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Skill of the operator is the new key to successful trading
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
EVERY time we turn on the radio or open a newspaper, we find that news items which would have been monumental events 16 months ago are now an almost everyday occurrence. Read
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Inherent demand for region's hotel rooms
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
THERE are 62 hotels in Newcastle and Gateshead with 5,036 letting rooms and, according to figures from the Newcastle and Gateshead Initiative and research company STR Global, occupancy levels to the end of September 2008 are up 2% since the same period in 2006, with August 2008 seeing occupancy rates reach 73%. Read
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Check before you spend on catering for the smokers
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
The ban covers virtually all enclosed public spaces, from bars and restaurants to shopping arcades and even company cars. There is virtually total compliance. Read
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Cutting corners in the licensed trades is a recipe for disaster
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
SARAH Smith, Partner and Joint Head of the Licensing Team at Sintons LLP, offers advice to operators on maintaining standards during the recession. Read
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Get ready for a rainy day
Dec 02 2008 | Archive
THE dreadful weather over the summer months not only cast a gloom on holidaymakers in the North East, but had a major impact on the leisure sector. Read
