Falling in love during lockdown
At 12pm on Monday 23rd March we closed our doors for Lockdown One. What an absolute shit storm, pardon the language but it’s the only...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
Why do we as Restaurateurs consider opening another venue as our only avenue of growth?
Growth is an interesting concept and for many Restaurateurs it often means only one thing, opening more venues. How else do you grow...
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Hospitality – an industry of people, change and a new future…
I was recently invited to speak at the National Restaurant Conference at this years Foodservice Australia show in Melbourne. What a great...
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- Jan 30
- 2 min
Would I recommend Bali – absolutely!
As a small business owner I love nothing better than a break where I can relax, unwind and recalibrate. Everytime we go away our team...
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Do you lead with perspective, compassion and kindness…
Oh what a week. We launched a menu in one of our restaurants, we have implemented new marketing strategies, embraced new technologies and...
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- Jan 30
- 2 min
Focus on one thing and do that well…
As an independent Restaurateur I wear a lot of hats. I manage all the marketing, sales, cost control, accounts and HR for my restaurants....
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
The top priorities for my restaurant..
"Lack of time is actually lack of priorities." - TIM FERRISS I’m sure all restaurant owners can relate to not having enough hours in the...
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 4 min
How to have that difficult conversation!
As humans, most of us prefer to shy away from situations that make us feel negative emotions and discomfort, it’s how we are wired....
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 4 min
How do I cut back on staff but still offer great customer service in my restaurant?
It's no secret that wages are the biggest cost for any restaurant or cafe, particularly those of us that provide table service. Its a...
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 4 min
What problem do all Restaurateurs have in common?
If I had to pick the number one problem, the most demanding and time consuming challenge that causes the most stress and worry for all...
Winey Cow
- Jan 30
- 3 min
What keeps Restaurateurs awake at night…
Every business owner can relate to sleepless nights. Restaurateurs are no different. We put our life and soul into running profitable...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
Top 10 tips for anyone thinking about opening a cafe or restaurant without industry experience…
The hospitality industry is not for the faint hearted. I have been approached many times by people who are not in the industry seeking...
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- Jan 30
- 2 min
What I learned from an evening with Nigella Lawson
I recently attended an evening with Nigella Lawson in Melbourne. Gary Mehigan was the host for the evening and together they were...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
Investing in me…
As a Restaurateur I am always busy doing “stuff”… If I’m not in my venues managing service I am in my office running payroll, responding...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
When an employee stole from my restaurant it made me question my ability to lead a business.
When an employee stole from my restaurant it made me question my ability to lead a business. The financial loss was hard but the lack of...
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