Heather Offord

The latest figures show hospitality businesses are facing a challenging job market. Despite a 15% increase in vacancies compared to pre-pandemic levels and a 9.5% rise in wages, there's been no significant decrease in open positions. This highlights a labor market disconnect in our industry. While hospitality is investing heavily in its people, there are other factors hindering progress. #HOSPOB2B #HTE24 #RTIE24 #TDE24 #HRIE24 #CBE24 #SFB24 #hospitalityevents #hospitality #HospitalityJobs https://lnkd.in/eCmhQXN8

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NEW COLUMN, in which I remember the time I was so bored at a networking event, I got high and then tried to hide it from my boss 🙄 . And how joining Network My Club has produced infinitely better results! #Networking #NetworkingEvents #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Startups #StartupsUK

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From Eco-Conscious to Profit: The Positive Impact of Sustainability on Scottish Accommodation. This final blog in this sustainability series outlines how sustainability positively impacts the bottom line for accommodation owners. Making it a win, win, win for visitors, community and accommodation businesses. #tourismaccommodation #sustainability #tourismconsultant #marketing #charteredmarketer #fellowocharteredmarketet https://lnkd.in/esjGYSe6

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Get ready to thrive in the evolving hospitality landscape! The Hotel Britain Report 2024 is here, focusing on "Foundation for Success." Dive into expert insights and actionable recommendations from Mollie's, Agilysys and HotStats. Download the report now and build a stronger future for your business! https://bit.ly/3y8j5KB #HotelBritainReport2024 #HospitalityIndustry #HotelManagement

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🌟 Business Leaders interview series 🌟 Today: Sophie Alexander, People & Culture Director at KERB "[...] having a really solid support service is a cruicial key component of an effective business operational development" Read the full article here:

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Last slot left available for this year 20% Discount 🧧Norfolk Area Save Time and Boost Productivity with a Professional Cleaner for Your Business Running a business is demanding, and every moment counts. Hiring a professional cleaner can save you valuable time, allowing you and your team to focus on what truly matters—growing your business and serving your customers. Instead of staff spending hours tidying up common areas, cleaning restrooms, or maintaining breakrooms, a professional cleaner ensures your workspace remains spotless and inviting without taking time away from your core operations. This not only enhances productivity but also creates a healthier and more appealing environment for employees and clients alike. Additionally, a dedicated cleaner performs tasks more efficiently and to a higher standard, reducing the risk of overlooked areas that could compromise hygiene or aesthetics. Regular cleaning also helps extend the lifespan of office furniture and equipment, saving time and money on replacements or repairs in the long run. Invest in a professional cleaning service, and reclaim your time to focus on what you do best. A cleaner office means a cleaner path to success. Kee Cleaning Services Ltd #cleaningcompany #smallbusiness

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🌟 Turn positives out of negatives with our latest blog. How do you deal with negative reviews in your business?  Read our top tips on how to deal with negative reviews to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eXn-59Ss #customerreviews #reviewplatform #secretshopper

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Introducing the Occupancy Optimiser.😀 If you're looking to accelerate your sales in the later living sector, then Commercial Acceleration Ltd is here to help! We specialise in helping retirement living and care home operators boost their occupancy rates quickly and effectively. Our Occupancy Optimiser is a proven solution designed to help retirement living and care home operators boost their occupancy rates quickly and effectively. Whether you’re dealing with vacant units or looking to enhance your overall strategy, our approach focuses on optimising every step of the sales and marketing journey to drive results. What does the Occupancy Optimiser do? ✅ Tailored Sales and Marketing Strategies: We develop bespoke plans to help you fill vacancies faster and more efficiently. ✅ Data-Driven Insights: Leverage market intelligence to refine your targeting and messaging, ensuring you reach the right audience. ✅ Enhanced Customer Experience: Streamline the journey from inquiry to move-in, creating a seamless process that drives conversions. ✅ Rapid Results: With over a decade of experience, our methods deliver quick wins and sustainable growth for your community. With over a decade of experience, our bespoke sales and marketing consultancy services are designed to fill vacancies faster and optimise every step of the customer journey. Find out more in the brochure - link is in the Comments #Care #SeniorLiving #LaterLiving #CareHomes #OccupancyOptimiser

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As someone responsible for marketing, are you always looking for new ways to engage with a local audience? 🤔 One of our clients recently decided to run a competition on Hull What's On and we had some amazing results! 😁 Nicola Shillito from Holiday Inn Hull Marina wanted to announce the reopening of the hotel's Al Fresco dining area for the Summer and used our new competition platform to give away £50 vouchers to 5 of our readers! It was a great way to get their attention and the results speak for themselves... 👊 Around 15,000 local people had the competition on their screens... 👊 Over 250 people entered the competition... But what's even better... 👊 It generated over 160 newsletter subscribers for Holiday Inn, and over 100 new social followers! 🥳 That's because our unique competition software built into our website encouraged entrants to subscribe and follow them in exchange for extra entries into the draw... Subscribe to the Holiday Inn newsletter = 1 entry ✅ Follow them on Facebook or Instagram = 1 entry ✅ Share the competition with friends = 3 entries ✅✅✅ You see how engaging that is? Our readers not only got to learn about the reopening of the dining area, but actively helped promote the competition in exchange for more chances to win! It was a great campaign, and afterwards, Nicola said: "We took the plunge and are delighted with the results – reaching a new audience with over 3x more subscriptions to our database. We will definitely use Hull What’s On again in the future!" So if you're looking for a new way of engaging with a local audience for your business, drop me a message now and we'll talk about how we can help you too! 👍

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As someone responsible for marketing, are you always looking for new ways to engage with a local audience? 🤔 One of our clients recently decided to run a competition on Hull What's On and we had some amazing results! 😁 Nicola Shillito from Holiday Inn Hull Marina wanted to announce the reopening of the hotel's Al Fresco dining area for the Summer and used our new competition platform to give away £50 vouchers to 5 of our readers! It was a great way to get their attention and the results speak for themselves... 👊 Around 15,000 local people had the competition on their screens... 👊 Over 250 people entered the competition... But what's even better... 👊 It generated over 160 newsletter subscribers for Holiday Inn, and over 100 new social followers! 🥳 That's because our unique competition software built into our website encouraged entrants to subscribe and follow them in exchange for extra entries into the draw... Subscribe to the Holiday Inn newsletter = 1 entry ✅ Follow them on Facebook or Instagram = 1 entry ✅ Share the competition with friends = 3 entries ✅✅✅ You see how engaging that is? Our readers not only got to learn about the reopening of the dining area, but actively helped promote the competition in exchange for more chances to win! It was a great campaign, and afterwards, Nicola said: "We took the plunge and are delighted with the results – reaching a new audience with over 3x more subscriptions to our database. We will definitely use Hull What’s On again in the future!" So if you're looking for a new way of engaging with a local audience for your business, drop me a message now and we'll talk about how we can help you too! 👍

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As someone responsible for marketing, are you always looking for new ways to engage with a local audience? 🤔 One of our clients recently decided to run a competition on Hull What's On and we had some amazing results! 😁 Nicola Shillito from Holiday Inn Hull Marina wanted to announce the reopening of the hotel's Al Fresco dining area for the Summer and used our new competition platform to give away £50 vouchers to 5 of our readers! It was a great way to get their attention and the results speak for themselves... 👊 Around 15,000 local people had the competition on their screens... 👊 Over 250 people entered the competition... But what's even better... 👊 It generated over 160 newsletter subscribers for Holiday Inn, and over 100 new social followers! 🥳 That's because our unique competition software built into our website encouraged entrants to subscribe and follow them in exchange for extra entries into the draw... Subscribe to the Holiday Inn newsletter = 1 entry ✅ Follow them on Facebook or Instagram = 1 entry ✅ Share the competition with friends = 3 entries ✅✅✅ You see how engaging that is? Our readers not only got to learn about the reopening of the dining area, but actively helped promote the competition in exchange for more chances to win! It was a great campaign, and afterwards, Nicola said: "We took the plunge and are delighted with the results – reaching a new audience with over 3x more subscriptions to our database. We will definitely use Hull What’s On again in the future!" So if you're looking for a new way of engaging with a local audience for your business, drop me a message now and we'll talk about how we can help you too! 👍

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As someone responsible for marketing, are you always looking for new ways to engage with a local audience? 🤔 One of our clients recently decided to run a competition on Hull What's On and we had some amazing results! 😁 Nicola Shillito from Holiday Inn Hull Marina wanted to announce the reopening of the hotel's Al Fresco dining area for the Summer and used our new competition platform to give away £50 vouchers to 5 of our readers! It was a great way to get their attention and the results speak for themselves... 👊 Around 15,000 local people had the competition on their screens... 👊 Over 250 people entered the competition... But what's even better... 👊 It generated over 160 newsletter subscribers for Holiday Inn, and over 100 new social followers! 🥳 That's because our unique competition software built into our website encouraged entrants to subscribe and follow them in exchange for extra entries into the draw... Subscribe to the Holiday Inn newsletter = 1 entry ✅ Follow them on Facebook or Instagram = 1 entry ✅ Share the competition with friends = 3 entries ✅✅✅ You see how engaging that is? Our readers not only got to learn about the reopening of the dining area, but actively helped promote the competition in exchange for more chances to win! It was a great campaign, and afterwards, Nicola said: "We took the plunge and are delighted with the results – reaching a new audience with over 3x more subscriptions to our database. We will definitely use Hull What’s On again in the future!" So if you're looking for a new way of engaging with a local audience for your business, drop me a message now and we'll talk about how we can help you too! 👍

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Book a 60 minute consultation call to start your journey to survive and thrive in your hospitality business. Let's work together and make your business thrive. https://lnkd.in/e6EgAQPQ #hospitalityconsultancy #surviveandthrive #hospitalitycoach

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