Bottomline
Summer 2012
It's 1:05pm on Sunday 20th May, 2012
Hotel benchmarking survey results revealed
I’ve just completed the Moore and Smalley annual hotel benchmarking review. The accounting data for hotels with accounting periods ending in 2011 has been analysed and compared to the results from 2010. The report has revealed a small increase in net profit for hotels in spite of an average drop in turnover by 5%. This [...]
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Judith Dugdale
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Advice for Tourism and Leisure businesses
On March 7 2012
‘Longer stays’ key to boosting Lancashire’s visitor economy
Encouraging visitors to Lancashire to stay longer has been highlighted as the key to boosting the Red Rose County’s visitor economy.
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Judith Dugdale
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Advice for Businesses, Advice for Tourism and Leisure businesses
On January 27 2012
Rosebud Micro Loan Fund
Rosebud Micro is a loan fund aimed specifically at small businesses with growth potential. The loans are specifically targeted at new or expanding business operating in Lancashire and loans start from £2000. The maximum amount available via the scheme is £10,000. Rosebud are particularly keen to hear from businesses in key growth sectors of aerospace, [...]
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Judith Dugdale
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Advice for Businesses
On January 18 2012
Tourism businesses must offer a reason to stay
Having spoken to a lot of hoteliers and other tourism businesses, we’ve found that those who cater for families are generally more worried about 2012 than those who cater mainly for young professionals and older couples with more disposable income. Household budgets are under pressure from high inflation and low growth in the economy, which [...]
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Judith Dugdale
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Advice for Tourism and Leisure businesses
On January 6 2012
