Business & Trade

MULTICHANNEL OPTIMISING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

The summer period and warmer days ahead present another opportunity for pubs, but without optimising and integrating revenue channels the venue might be losing business to one that does, says POS provider Lightspeed. “While it’s safe to assume pubs might enjoy an increase in patronage during peak season, the scale of that increase will depend

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GLASS ACT: WALLOON HOTEL’S AMNESTY TO BRING BACK WAYWARD VESSELS

The Walloon Hotel in Ipswich has hit the headlines this week for declaring a 7-day “glass amnesty”. The 126-year-old pub, also known as the ‘Walloon Saloon’, put the call out to punters to return glasses. Owner Stewart Gibson posted the request on Facebook after getting tired of spending $200-$300 each week on replacements. “Dust off

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PUB GRUB ON A BUDGET: AUSSIES RAISE A GLASS BUT NOT SPENDING

An Antenna survey conducted in June this year for Tyro’s Eat Pay Love Report showed that while the cost of living has skyrocketed, Australians still love visiting their local pubs. The survey questioned over 1,000 Australians on their preferences for how they spend their time and money. While Australians do still go out, overall statistics

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GOVT INTRODUCES SAFE DIGITAL ID VERIFICATION

The Federal Government has introduced a new digital verification tool that will allow businesses to establish proof of identity using a government-issued QR code. Known as the ‘Trust Exchange’, or ‘TEx’, it connects a business with a user’s MyGov Wallet or digital ID, giving Australians the ability to verify their identity and credentials without handing

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ROCKIN’ NOVOCASTRIAN PUBS TAP TRADING HOUR EXTENSIONS

Following the 2023 bill to foster the revival of live entertainment and riding the wave of new government grants supporting live music, two more Steel city pubs have applied to extend their capacity and hours. The Cricketers Arms Hotel in the Newcastle area, which is aiming to increase its live music offerings, lodged an application

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KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH: BALANCING INTOXICATION PREVENTION AND PROFITABILITY

While licensees are responsible for preventing intoxication on their premises, ensuring venues use effective strategies to prevent intoxication is a balancing act between maintaining a secure environment and running a profitable business. Across Australia, penalties for allowing the supply of alcohol to someone who is intoxicated range widely. Queensland tops the list, with a fine

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