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The secret life of an agent

16-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

With more than 35 years of experience selling licensed properties at Guy Simmonds, Stephen Taylor has seen almost everything. Here’s his take on the role of the agent in selling pubs.

New EPOS tills for Star lessees

22-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Star Pubs & Bars is providing new lessees with Cloud-based till systems enabling them to generate and view all financial reports whenever and wherever they want.

Damages awarded after Enterprise breaches code of practice in latest PICAS case

11-Mar-2014 By Rob Willock

Enterprise Inns was found to have committed technical breaches of its code of practice in the latest case to reach the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).

Licensees 'missing out on tax relief'

21-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pub licensees are missing out on thousands of pounds in unclaimed tax relief, known as capital allowances — that’s according to a chartered accountancy firm.

7 steps to buying your first pub

22-Apr-2013

Purchasing your first pub can be hugely nerve-racking, with a multitude of things to consider before you get your name above the door. Property agent Fleurets offers its top tips.

'Last orders for traditional pint glass as search begins for alternatives'

24-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Time is being called on the traditional beer glass as the Home Office calls in experts to develop a safer pint pot. The move follows growing concern...

Finance Focus: managing your money

23-Mar-2007

Even if you are experienced in the licensed trade, as a pub manager or behind the bar, taking on a pub of your own, a tenancy or lease, is a big...

Open books may ease sales

22-Mar-2007 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk

Open-book accounting could encourage virgin licensees to enter the trade and make pubs easier to sell. Last week MA reported that Marston's Pub...

Revenue slammed over swoop tactics

16-Nov-2006 By Andrew Pring andrew.pring@william-reed.co.uk

Staff interrogations and clumsy till audits are alienating licensees, say trade accountants Licensees across the country are fuming at the...

Taking the fear

28-Jul-2005

out of finance Starting out in business can be a daunting prospect for even the most upbeat of characters, but, as GRAHAM RIDOUT explains, proper...

Legal advice: Selling a leasehold

06-May-2005

Do you know the factors to be considered when selling a leasehold pub?By Keith Miller of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London...

Finding an accountant

01-Jun-2001

The decision on who you employ as an accountant can be as important to your future as the choice of which pub you run.Choosing an accountant is one...

Stakeholder pensions

09-May-2001

Q I am the owner of a large pub with 10 employees. I have heard that stakeholder pensions have now been introduced and that I should provide one for...