Rishi Sunak has once again stood up and given a statesmanlike performance in delivering his much needed message to those who are self-employed. The overall message was clear, and that message was ‘we will look after you if you are self-employed’. In many ways the help soon available is on par with the help already provided for people who are ‘traditionally’ employed, covering … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon adds fuel to hospitality cash flow fires
There are many business adages that stand the test of time, ‘Cash is King’ being possibly the most relevant to businesses currently. In the boardrooms of many big businesses across the country board members sit, at a safe distance we hope, and take decisions to protect their businesses. This is human nature and as such is understandable, but it also sets in motion a domino … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon serve notice of not paying suppliers, indefinitely
Yesterday Tim Martin and JD Weatherspoon announced they were not paying their 43,000 workers until the company was first reimbursed for their wages by the government. JD Wetherspoon’s decision leaves 43,000 people without their next pay date, many with little or no means of paying for rent, bills or food. Adding insult to injury today an email was sent by JD Weatherspoon to … [Read more...]
Celebrated restauranteur and chef Floyd Cardoz, passes away from COVID-19
We are sad to report that Mumbai born restaurateur Floyd Cardoz has passed away today from COVID-19. Floyd Cardoz was born and grew up in Mumbai, he trained as a biochemist before discovering his real passion, restaurants. Educated in culinary schools in India and Switzerland, he travelled to New York where he worked in Gray Kunz's legendary kitchen at Lespinasse, rising to … [Read more...]
BiteBack, the online toolkit for hospitality businesses looking at transition to takeaway
The distressing impact of the global health and economic crisis from COVID-19 is being felt by all businesses, especially hospitality businesses. Now forced to close, restaurants will no takings while these measures are still in place. For small or independent businesses, this revenue loss could prove particularly damaging unless they find alternative ways to generate … [Read more...]