02 Oct The Holiday Test: Can Your Venue Run Without You?
There are two kinds of "holiday" for hospitality owners. The first: two weeks somewhere nice, phone in hand, checking rosters at breakfast, taking a supplier call by the pool, messaging the...
06 Sep Why business owners should make themselves redundant
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It sounds counterintuitive. Why would you build a business only to make yourself redundant? Because if the business can't operate without you, you haven't really built a business. You've built yourself a...
04 May A Practical Guide to Staff Development Plans
What is a Development Plan and Why Bother? It’s easy for managers to fall into the trap of focusing only on the immediate - rosters, service, stock, and surviving the weekend...
09 Apr Why Holidays Are the Perfect Catalyst for Better Delegation
Most leaders say they want to delegate more. Few do it well. The gap isn’t a lack of awareness—it’s a lack of urgency. Interestingly, one of the most effective (and...
15 Oct Why training skills should be a pre-requisite for internal promotion
In hospitality, promotion into leadership is too often granted due to length of tenure, technical expertise, or someone’s performance in their current role. One of the most overlooked — and...
06 May Why hire developable people for entry-level roles?
Entry-level employees often form the frontline of the guest experience in hospitality. Whether in hotels, restaurants, resorts, or event venues, these team members handle daily operations, interact directly with customers,...
18 Aug The Issue of Succession Planning
If you’re happy with the way your business is running now, what would happen if you or a senior employee was suddenly unavailable for an extended period? Ignoring the importance...