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Following on from tip #1 back to Basics, sorry been a bit busy



A lot of times we forget to market and promote our own business and the power of the people and companies around our venue.


When was the last time you did the following?

•Talked to the accommodation venues in your area, dropped of a copy of your menu, or even invited then to join you for a drink or complementary… Continue

Now as most of you will know the county Pub game has certainly changed over the years, with drink driving, no smoking etc, and it is now about making these great institutions the heart and soul of the surrounding areas.

I was recently at the Hospitality Association of New Zealand conference in Taupo, and I meet Bruce and June Winter from The Apiti Tavern, 50 minutes from Palmerston North. Now this ex-taxi driver and Mum had come up with a great little pamphlet for their hotel. What make it spec… Continue

Back to Basics

We all know it easy at times to get complacent and comfortable with were we are in business, and we’ve all heard the saying

“You will always get the same results, if you always do the same things”.

When was the last time you looked at your Bar or Restaurant as a customer? (with fresh eyes). I try to do this at least every month. I look for and fix things like:

Faded paint or holes in walls, damaged lighting and/ or equipment, staples etc

They may seem like small things but yo… Continue

We all know it easy at times to get complacent and comfortable with were we are in business, and we’ve all heard the saying

“You will always get the same results, if you always do the same things”.

When was the last time you looked at your Bar or Restaurant as a customer? (with fresh eyes). I try to do this at least every month. I look for and fix things like:

Faded paint or holes in walls, damaged lighting and/ or equipment, staples etc

They may seem like small things but your customers wil… Continue