Why £97 Once Beats £50/Month Forever
I spent five years paying for pub management software that I hated, locked into a contract I couldn't get out of. £40 a...
Author: Shaun McManus
Shaun McManus is the licensee of Teal Farm Pub in Washington, Tyne and Wear (NE38), a 180-cover Marston's Community Retail Partnership venue with a 5-star EHO food hygiene rating. He has been recognised as Pub of the Week multiple times by Marston's and holds a Level 4 Hospitality Management qualification with 15+ years of hands-on experience. A qualified cellar operator trained by Vaux Breweries and Marston's, he also has extensive background in SaaS marketing and software development. He is the founder of SmartPubTools.com, the Pub Command Centre, the Restaurant Console, and RankFlow.io.
Your Pub’s Complete Financial Picture — Updated in Real Time
I used to close the till on Saturday night with no idea whether it had been a profitable Saturday. I'd count the cash. It...
One System to Run Your Entire Pub — Built by a Pub Landlord
I spent five years managing my pub with a different tool for everything. QuickBooks for finances. A spreadsheet for rotas....
A Challenge 25 Policy Template That Protects Your Licence
Last year, I nearly lost my licence over Challenge 25. Not because I didn't have a policy — I did. But because my staff...
Is Your Pub Legally Compliant? Here’s How to Know for Certain
If you run a pub, you live with a low-level anxiety about compliance. Are we covered for licensing? Are we doing food...
Should You Take On That Pub? Here’s How to Know Before You Sign
You're looking at a pub. It feels right. It's in a good location. The previous operator walked away saying something vague...
Your Pub Rent Review Is Coming — Are Your Numbers Ready?
Rent review notification lands on your desk, and suddenly your stomach drops. You know what's coming: a conversation with...
Where Is Your Pub Losing Money Right Now?
I bet you could name three things off the top of your head. Wages are higher than you'd like. Drinks wastage is creeping...
Hospitality fatigue in UK pubs: real causes and practical fixes
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Are Your Pub Events Actually Making Money?
Events are busy. The room's full. The bar's slammed. You go home knackered. And somehow you're not sure if you made any...
A HACCP Template Built for Pub Kitchens — Not Restaurants
When my environmental health officer first mentioned HACCP at my pre-opening consultation for Teal Farm, I nodded like I...
Pubco Complaints: What UK Landlords Need to Know
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Are Your Drink and Food Margins Where They Need to Be?
I walked into my cellar one Tuesday afternoon and found a cask ale sitting on the floor half-empty. Not fresh — sat there...
A Pub P&L Template That Actually Works for Licensed Premises
Last year, I spent three hours trying to fit Teal Farm's financials into a generic restaurant P&L template I found online....
The Complete Pub Operations Checklist — Used Daily at Teal Farm
I'm standing in the cellar at five in the morning, cold beer condensation dripping on my arm, when I realise I've forgotten...
Your Pub Is Losing Stock Every Week — Here Is How to Stop It
I took stock at Teal Farm one Thursday and realised we were down about £800 compared to what we should have been. Just...
Stop Wasting Half a Day Writing the Pub Rota Every Week
Every Monday morning — well, actually, usually Sunday evening because I left it too late — I'm sat with a pen and paper...
Stop Dreading Your Pub VAT Return
Every quarter, without fail, I get a knot in my stomach. The VAT quarter's closing in. The VAT return deadline is looming....
Do You Actually Know If Your Pub Is Profitable Right Now?
I ran Teal Farm for three years before I actually knew if we were profitable. I mean, I thought we were. The sales looked...
Never Be Surprised By Your Cash Position Again
It was a Tuesday morning in March, and I needed to sort out a suppliers' invoice. £2,400 for stock I'd ordered weeks back....
Reduce pub food waste in 2026
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Pub Strategy Implementation: The 2026 Operator’s Playbook
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The Good Beer Guide UK 2026: What Pub Operators Need to Know
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Sports Screening in UK Pubs 2026
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Your Pub Labour Costs Are Bleeding You Dry — Here’s How to Fix It Today
Last June, I was sat in the back office at Teal Farm doing the books. I pulled the P&L and my stomach sank. Labour costs...
Low and no alcohol trends in UK pubs
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Why pubs fail in 2026
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Premium pricing for UK pubs in 2026
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Plan your pub summer 2026
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GP on drinks: UK pub pricing guide 2026
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Digital Marketing Tools for UK Pubs 2026
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Bar inventory management in UK pubs 2026
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Find a Pub Mentor in the UK
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Mobile Payments for UK Pubs in 2026
Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, SmartPubTools earns a small...
Buying a Failing Pub: What UK Landlords Must Know
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Speed of Service in UK Pubs 2026
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Maternity Leave for Pub Staff in 2026
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Pub Grievance Procedures: A UK Landlord’s Legal Guide
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Pub Website Maintenance in 2026
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Pub Fire Safety Checks in 2026
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Reasonable adjustments for UK pubs
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GDPR compliance for UK hospitality in 2026
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CPD for UK Pub Staff in 2026
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Cut draught beer wastage in your UK pub
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How to Run a Profitable Pub Comedy Night
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Easter Menus for UK Pubs 2026
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Best Pubs in Grimsby: Operator’s Guide to Local Venues
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