Managing your Bar Effectively

Build a quiz night to build your bar business Short of a game-winning sports moment on the big screen or bar brawl, few things get groups of people in a watering hole more engaged than a trivia competition.  more>> 20 Things Your Service Staff Should Never Do As owners and managers, we are sometimes blinkered as to the actual experiences being had by our customers as we delegate more and do our “top level” thinking. With this in mind, now is a good time to sit down with your staff and remind them of this list of 20 things they should never do. more>> 10 Amazing Bar Interiors Bar Interior Designs make or break a bar. Long before you have had a chance to order a drink, a first impression has been formed. more>> Ten Steps To Increase RTD Sales RTD's or alcopops, are a popular drink for consumers. But are you making the most of RTD's in your premises? Help raise your profits by following these top ten ways to increase RTD sales. more>> Beverage Stock Maintenance How to inspect your cellars and what to do when things go wrong. Crucial if you are to avoid losing profits in spoilt stock and avoid the costly mistake of non-compliance to the Health and Safety Regulations. more>> Bar Terminology A-Z Working in a bar environment it is essential that you are aware of the most common terminology and what they mean to make it easier to carry out your job. more>>   The Responsible Service of Alcohol Andy O'Gorman examines what your staff need to know when serving alcohol and looks at your responsibilities as a publican. more>> 6 Steps to Perfection According to the experts at Diageo, there are six steps to perfection when it comes to serving the pint of plain. What are these steps? We find out here. Special Feature: Security & The Licensed Trade An exclusive 5-Part Feature detailing how to secure your premises, develop a security policy and protect your equipment, customers and staff. more>> The Bartender's Checklist Give this checklist to your bartenders to ensure the bar is setup correctly for service before opening. Add to your Standard Operating Procedures to maintain consistency in your business. more>> Do's & Dont's for the Bartender Andy O'Gorman lists the Professional and Personal Do's and Dont's for the bartender to ensure professionalism and personal conduct are maintained at the highest level. more>> What to consider when buying a Coffee Machine Do you know the differences and advantages of traditional machines compared with fully automatic machines. We do! more>> How to Increase After Dinner Drinks Sales Barkeeper gives you a helping hand in promoting your liqueurs and keeping your customers spending in your premises. more>>   The Benefits of a Strategic Approach to Managing your Pub Andrew O'Gorman from DIT analyses the benefits of a strategy when it comes to the management of your business. more>> 5 Staff Tricks that could cost you dearly We uncover five costly tricks, but most importantly offer suggestions to prevent them occurring again. more>>

Ten Steps To Increase Beer Sales With the promise of beer prices increasing, and with the arrival of winter, you may find that your beer sales (and your profits with them) are decreasing. Barkeeper brings you these top ten steps to help you increase your beer sales this winter. more>> The Bartender Back to Basics Sometimes it really is the small things that make all the difference. Barkeeper takes you back to basics on what it takes to be a great bartender. more>>   Task List for Bar Staff Andrew O'Gorman brings you this exclusive and extensive task list that every Bar Staff should have on hand.  more>>   How to Handle Fruit Correctly Knowing how to store, cut and serve fruit can stretch the life of any fruit contributing to profit margins. We show you how to handle fruit correctly. more>>   Download 7 Page Staff Training Drinks Booklet Train your staff to upsell with increased drinks knowledge. Test their knowledge with our Staff Drinks Quiz once they have studied this booklet. more>> 20 Questions your Staff NEED to know the answers to Don't let your business suffer because your staff can't answer these simple questions from customers. more>> How Staff Uniforms can Increase Revenues Uniforms speak volumes about your business, so we show you what to consider when chooisng the right uniform. more>> Are you spending too much on cleaning chemicals? We examine some common problems that contribute to excessive chemical costs. more>> Why your Cash Register is in the wrong place How often have you seen the cash register on the back bar forcing the bartender to turn his back on you? We show you why you should move your till. more>>   What is Passing Off? Passing off occurs when a customer requests a product by brand and receives an alternative instead. You may have been a victim yourself on some occasion... more>> 5 Reasons Why Your Lighting May Be Wrong Does the lighting in your bar create the perfect mood for your customers, encouraging them to stay and purchase more, or is it turning your customers away? more>>   Increase Off Licence Sales With the Off-Trade increasing its market share at the expense of the On-Trade, it is important to know how to make the most of this potentially lucrative part of your business. more>> How to Increase Profits during the World Cup Its just around the corner now, so here's what you need to know to make the most of this event. more>>