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Should You Host an Election Night Event? Pros and Cons to Consider 🎉 Hosting an election night event can be a way to bring the community together, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s what to consider: Pros 🟢 : Increased Traffic: People looking for a place to gather and watch election results may choose your restaurant. Community Engagement: Hosting an event can establish your restaurant as a local gathering place. Specials and Promotions: Use themed food and drink specials to attract guests. Cons 🔴: Potential Tensions: The election can stir strong emotions, which may require extra attention from staff to manage. Brand Alignment: Ensure that hosting such an event aligns with your restaurant’s values and customer expectations. Balancing these factors can help you decide whether an election night event is right for your restaurant. What’s your approach? #ElectionNightEvent #CustomerEngagement #RestaurantMarketing #CommunityGathering #DiningExperience

For generations ‘Angelo’s’ has created exquisite pasta. A couple of years ago this iconic restaurant hit hard times. The price war with cheap competitors nearly undid the business then covid, cost of living challenges, supply issues and an inability to get staff caused bookings to plummet. After heated arguments among the family, it was decided that prices would be increased (not discounted) and an investment made in ‘surprise and delight’ for existing guests. A fun ‘conversation starter’ competition was initiated and wait staff were incentivised to collect guest data. Names, phone numbers, addresses, emails, anniversary and birthday dates soon accumulated. Angelo enthusiastically visited his diners from the kitchen each night and connected. Invitations were mailed to those having a birthday or anniversary the following month offering free bubbles and two sensational desserts to help celebrate. Angelo’s cost of goods sold on dessert - $14. Average meal for two - $115. That’s a 721% return on investment every time a couple returned! In addition, with every celebratory meal booked under this system, Angelo donated a small amount to the local kids soccer club to keep the equipment and facilities in good nick. Angelo simply let his diners know they mattered and that he cared. The result on bookings was stunning. When the group bookings kicked off again, he knew he was on a winner and the requests for him to cater for offsite functions exploded. Do you collect easy-to-access information from your clients by simply asking them? What do you do to surprise and delight your customers? Does it work as business growth strategy? #buntu #sendhandwritten #leadgeneration #clientretention G’day. I’m Greg.   Collaborator and contemporary human-to-human communication specialist for business.   I help you cut through the BS and render your competition irrelevant.   If you liked this post and would like to learn more…   Ring the 🔔 on my Profile to receive my content directly in your LinkedIn Notifications Tab

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It’s Sober for October so the irony is not lost on me that yet another local pub has STOPPED serving alcohol free beer on draft! 👎 I say local, it’s 7 miles away and there’s probably 50 pubs closer that don’t serve it on draft. Maybe I’m just upset, maybe it’s because I’m a ‘boring square’ 😀, maybe it’s market factors but this feels like a backwards step to me. Recently the media scandled that pubs may shut early to improve our health. It’s no secret the NHS is focussing on prevention as well as cure so why not stimulate the economy with more healthier alternatives in pubs and restaurants. Remember ‘eat out to help out’? 😎 Keep them open! Add this to drink driving laws (this is a country pub in a small village by the way) and you’ve got safer roads too. I’m sure the boys in blue are planning their Christmas campaigns right now. Enjoy a festive beer and still drive home safely. 🚗 Now you could say Dave, we have bottles. Yes you do, but that means I’m paying 40% more for an inferior product. It just doesn’t taste as good and feeling like ‘part of the pack’ with a ‘real’ pint is definitely a man thing. Am I right fellas? 🤷♂️ A justified moan or am I the niche 1/1 that cares about this? 🍺

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🎄 Scaling Up for the Christmas Coffee Rush 🎄 As the festive season approaches, the aroma of coffee becomes even more essential to fuel the celebrations. For coffee shops, offices, and hospitality venues, this is the busiest time of the year – and at Tapside, we’re here to help you prepare. We all know the lead-up to Christmas brings joy, but it also brings challenges – especially when it comes to deliveries. With courier networks under pressure and demand for coffee soaring, it’s vital to plan ahead to keep the coffee flowing for your customers and teams. Here are three tips to scale up effectively this season: 1️⃣ Forecast Demand Early – Use last year’s data and current trends to estimate your needs. If you’re uncertain, chat with us – we’ll help you make sense of it. 2️⃣ Order in Advance – To avoid last-minute panics, placing your orders early ensures stock is secured and ready to go. 3️⃣ Communicate Your Schedule – Let us know about any specific delivery requirements. Whether it’s smaller, frequent orders or one big delivery, we’ll work with you to make it happen. Let’s make this season merry, bright, and caffeinated! Reach out to us to secure your stock, and together, we’ll keep your customers warm and happy this Christmas. #CoffeeSupply #ChristmasRush #Tapside

Day 8 of 20 Epic Responses to “Why Aren’t You Drinking Alcohol This Festive Season?” "Trust me, I’m wild enough sober." This playful response speaks for itself - especially if they’ve seen you tear up the dance floor with the Macarena or lead a conga line at a wedding. It’s cheeky, confident, and sure to get a laugh while reminding everyone that fun isn’t dependent on a drink. We’re sharing 20 thoughtful, funny, and bold ways to handle the “Why aren’t you drinking?” question with ease. Follow along for more empowering responses that keep the conversation light and fun. ___ Drinknolo.ie is Ireland’s leading non-alcoholic drinks provider, dedicated to supporting people in choosing alcohol-free options for any reason. Founded by Amy Kiernan, we champion mindful choices that respect everyone’s journey. Sharing insights on non-drinking culture, inclusivity, and fostering environments where everyone feels welcomed and celebrated.

Day 15 of 20 Epic Responses to “Why Aren’t You Drinking Alcohol This Festive Season?” "I don’t drink." Short, simple, and final. This no-nonsense response is the perfect end-of-conversation closer, leaving no room for follow-up questions. It’s confident, clear, and gets the message across with zero fuss. We’re sharing 20 thoughtful, funny, and bold ways to answer the “Why aren’t you drinking?” question. Follow along for more empowering responses to celebrate alcohol-free living this season. ___ Drinknolo.ie | Irelands #1 Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop#1 Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop is Ireland’s leading non-alcoholic drinks provider, dedicated to supporting people in choosing alcohol-free options for any reason. Founded by Amy Kiernan, we champion mindful choices that respect everyone’s journey. Sharing insights on non-drinking culture, inclusivity, and fostering environments where everyone feels welcomed and celebrated.