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How hospitality operators can prepare for April’s financial changes
The UK hospitality sector has always been one of resilience, adapting to challenges ranging from pandemic-related closures to persistent staffing turnover and shortages. However, the financial pressures set to take effect from April 2025 will require businesses to act swiftly and strategically to mitigate risk and safeguard profitability.
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Why Supply Chains Need Smarter Digital Solutions - Zupa
The unpredictability of the pandemic is not the only thing affecting supply chains right now. From changeable weather, to rising energy prices, cost of fuel, product shortages and delivery disruption, there are a myriad of challenges for businesses as we head into another new year of uncertainty.
Procurement Trends for 2022 & Beyond - Zupa
We spoke to Chief Executive Officer at Zupa, Ollie Brand, about what businesses should look out for next year…
Home Working: Keeping Everyone on the Same Page - Zupa
Let’s face it, if the uncertainty of the pandemic (over the last, almost two years), is anything to go by, working from home may be the future, not just for Christmas. Gone are the days where working at home was some kind of novelty, fuelled with a bit of rare excitement.
Purchasing: the Whole Truth & Nothing But the Truth - Zupa
Keeping on top of purchasing and stock control can be a minefield. Particularly because multiple people within multiple departments can be responsible for ordering goods at any given point.
Complete Financial Control Achievable with Live Data - Zupa
Over the last year or so, running a profitable business has been difficult for many sectors, some more than others. The importance of maintaining financial control and a positive cash flow has perhaps never been more vital to business survival.
We Attend National Chef Conference 2021 - Zupa
Recently, our Commercial Director, Neil Shayle (also an ex-chef), was invited to attend Sanctuary Care’s National Chef Conference in the Midlands, as a guest speaker, presenting to 120 chefs.
Cultivating a Robust & Loyal Team - Zupa
Working life has changed for many, beyond all recognition over the last year or so. The Covid pandemic has led to many working remotely, and also to a rising talent war as more employees than ever are looking for new employment opportunities.
Price Hikes & Delays Fuel Supply Chain Woes - Zupa
As growing supply chain issues continue to impact businesses across multiple industries, many are asking where this crisis will end.
The Importance of Building Trust in Partnerships - Zupa
This last year has been nothing short of a roller coaster for many industries. Now, as we mark the reopening of many venues and businesses across the country, strong business relationships and partnerships are perhaps more important than ever as the sector get to grips with managing operations and meeting the expectations of demanding customers once again.
Let’s Get Digital: On the Road to Recovery - Zupa
Following a turbulent year of lost revenue, COVID-19 has pushed ‘reducing costs’ to the top of the agenda for many businesses as they continue to navigate this difficult period.
Work-Life Balance Hard for Overworked Staff - Zupa
Staff shortages across many sectors, from hospitality, to care and retail are at an all-time high and as a country we are potentially facing one of the biggest challenges to date, in terms of business survival and impact to the economy.
Supply Chain Fragility on Internal Resources - Zupa
The rate at which staff shortages are rising in the UK at the moment is astonishing. This is particularly the case for the hospitality and supply chain industry, where recent data from The Office of National Statistics revealed that there were as many as 134,000 vacant roles in the accommodation and food services sectors between July and September this year.