Cash Flow

Running a pub

Running a pub: Going multiple

25-Mar-2015 By Glynn Davis

In the third and final part of our series on the challenges of running a pub business, Glynn Davis looks at the problems and benefits of increasing the number of outlets in your estate.

Liberis offers £30m lending in return for share of future card payments

24-Apr-2014

Alternative finance provider Liberis is allocating £30m of new lending via business cash advances (BCAs) for the hospitality sector.

Bramwell owed £60.6m at collapse

10-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Bramwell Pub Company collapsed owing £60.6m to creditors, according to a new report that says the decision to put the company in administration followed a deterioration of trade and was sparked by one of its suppliers reducing its credit terms and demanding...

Fears around cash flow and late payment has risen, says new study

24-Jun-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Fears around cash flow and late payment among small and medium business (SME) is on the rise, according to a study conducted by the Forum of Private Business.

JD Wetherspoon focused on increasing pre-tax profits and free cash-flow rather than margins, says Tim Martin

14-May-2013 By John Harrington

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is focused is on increasing pre-tax profits and free cash-flow rather than margins, chairman Tim Martin has told M&C Report.

Regent Inns says banks "remain supportive

27-Feb-2009

Walkabout operator Regent Inns said today it had the full support of its banks despite being forced admit there was "material uncertainty" over the...

Sports Cafe takeover talks end

15-Jan-2007

Takeover talks for the Sports Cafe result in 'no satisfactory offer'

City Comment: Hamish Champ

29-Jun-2006 By Hamish Champ

It seems that barely a week goes by without yet another bid being launched or a deal being completed for one pub estate or another.According to a...

Julian Sargeson

26-May-2005

chief executive, Laurel Pub Company (new entry) Robert Tchenguiz principal, Rotch Property Group (new entry) Chris Hutt chairman, Laurel Pub...

Finance: How's the cash flow?

10-Sep-2004

Managing your finances properly can help you survive and grow your business.Cash flow is as vital to any business as the blood in your veins. If it...

Finance: Bridging the cash gap

14-May-2003

Seasonal dips in trade and unexpected crises can make it very difficult for a pub business to thrive. Short-term finance can help redress the...

SFI troubles "apparent" last year

16-Jan-2003

ThePublican.com has learned that troubled SFI Group gave candidates for the vacant chief executive's position clear indications about cash-flow...

SFI bosses warned of cash flow crisis over a year ago

02-Dec-2002

thePublican.com has learnt that members of the SFI Group management, including Tony Hill and Andrew Latham, the current chief executive, were warned...