Control Frameworks and the Importance of Effective Implementation in the Holiday Parks Sector
The holiday parks sector operates at the intersection of hospitality, property management, leisure, and retail. With seasonal demand, large volumes of guests, diverse revenue streams, and a heavy reliance on frontline staff, the sector faces a unique risk profile. Against this backdrop, robust control frameworks — and, critically, their effective implementation — are essential to […]
Helping Multi Park Operators Protect Margin and Retain Guest Spend
For holiday park groups operating between two and ten parks, operational consistency is both a challenge and a commercial opportunity. At this scale, leadership teams are balancing growth, brand positioning and financial performance across multiple sites. However, food, beverage and retail operations often sit in a grey area. They are too significant to ignore, but […]
Smarter Stock Control for Smarter Stays: How Nifty19 Supports Operational Excellence in Holiday Parks
The UK holiday park sector is undergoing a transformation. As operators expand their offerings beyond traditional caravan and lodge stays to include everything from on-site restaurants and wellness facilities to fully integrated entertainment and retail experiences, the demands on operational efficiency have never been higher. In such a fast-moving, seasonal environment, one area that often […]
Why the Post-Stocktake Review Is Where the Real Value Lies
Completing a stocktake in a bar or hotel is an essential control process. But the real value of a stocktake is not in the count itself. It comes afterwards, in the post-stocktake review, often referred to as the wash-up meeting. This review is where numbers are turned into insight, and insight into action. Without it, […]
Christmas Trading: When Busy Bars Don’t Always Mean Profitable Ones
Every year, as December approaches, hotels across the UK prepare for the festive rush. Christmas parties, corporate celebrations, afternoon teas, bottomless brunches and pre-sold packages arrive in quick succession, bringing high volumes, full diaries and raised expectations. It is an exciting period for revenue. From a stocktaker’s perspective, however, it is also the time of […]
Budget 2025: What It Means for Hospitality – Wage Pressures, Missed Support, and a Shift in Pensions?
For those running pubs, restaurants, hotels or sports arenas, this year’s Budget was more of a warning light than a support package. While some short-term reliefs remain, the overall tone was one of restraint, and a subtle shift in how businesses might need to think about their staff costs, pensions and overheads. Here, Beavis Morgan’s […]
What Your Stock Numbers Reveal About Your Operations
Stock numbers don’t lie – they tell you exactly how your business is running behind the scenes. Long before complaints, cashflow issues or GP% drops show up, your stock results highlight the operational habits shaping your profit. When you know how to read them properly, stock numbers become one of the most reliable sources of […]
What High-Performing Multi-Site Brands Do Differently
Running one successful venue takes discipline. Running ten, twenty or fifty requires something more: consistency. The strongest multi-site brands don’t rely on each site operating in its own way. They build simple, repeatable systems that protect margin, maintain standards, and give leadership clear visibility across the estate. Here’s what high-performing multi-site brands do differently – […]
How to Know If Your Auditor Is Actually Helping Your Business
Your auditor should do far more than count stock and hand over a report. A good audit adds clarity, supports your team, and protects your margin. A poor one drains time, gives you noise instead of insight, and leaves you no better off than the month before. Here’s how to tell the difference. You Get […]
Five Red Flags in Stock Reports You Should Never Ignore
Every hospitality operator knows that good stock control is vital, but even when reports arrive on time and look complete, the real issues can sit quietly between the lines. A few overlooked numbers, a mis-keyed code, or a sudden GP% drop can all signal problems that, left unchecked, eat straight into profit. The truth is: […]