Looking forward to the New Year #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
It's that strange Christmas week Twixmas! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are finding some time to rest and relax. In this week's...
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All the FAQFriday videos from AJ Lakes
Merry Christmas From AJ Lakes #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Alison joins us on this #FAQFriday to wish all AJ Lakes followers a very happy and healthy Christmas!
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Managing the calm before the storm #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
In this week’s #FAQFriday Alison looks at how you can use the calmer times in your hospitality business to prepare and plan strategically for the stormy times...
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Maintaining Focus and prioritising to maximise your time #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
On this week’s #FAQFriday Alison shares her top tips on how to make sure you can maintain your focus and prioritise your time, even when the unexpected...
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Why should I add #TFM in my diary #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
On this week’s #FAQFriday Alison looks at why ‘Time for Me’ is so important and why you should prioritise it.
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What is competitive socialising #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
On this week’s #FAQFriday Alison looks at what competitive socialising is and how you can put it into action in your hospitality business.
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Make my business profitability despite rising costs #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Costs are on the increase, so in this week’s #FAQFriday Alison looks at how you can ensure profitability in your hospitality business even though costs are rising.
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How can ensure profitability in my business despite rising costs #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Costs are on the increase, so in this week’s #FAQFriday Alison looks at how you can ensure profitability in your hospitality business even though costs are rising.
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What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for my business? #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Alison looks at the changes made in the Autumn 2024 budget, and what that will mean for you and your business, including some top tips on how...
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How can collaboration help my business #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
In this #FAQFriday Alison looks at the benefits of collaboration, how it can improve guest-centric offerings, streamline operations, expand reach and enhance long-term sustainability.
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What is the Employment Rights Bill 2024 #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Join Alison in this week's #FAQFriday as she looks into the new Employment Rights Bill 2024 and how it will affect your hospitality business.
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How do I keep a positive mindset? #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
Alison looks at how you can maintain a positive mindset despite what is going on around you.
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What are the new tipping regulations and how can I ensure my business is compliant? #FAQFriday
06.08.2025
In this week's #FAQFriday, Alison breaks down the new tipping regulations and gives advice on how to ensure your hospitality business is compliant. Visit the Government website on...
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Reaching the Right Audience for Your Hospitality Brand
06.08.2025
In this week's #FAQFriday, Alison shares some top tips to help you get your hospitality brand out to the right audience.
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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in Hospitality
07.10.2024
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in the hospitality industry can be challenging due to long hours, irregular schedules, and a fast-paced environment. In this week's #FAQFriday,...
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How do I balance maintaining high standards in hospitality and being flexible for staff? #FAQFriday
07.10.2024
In this week's #FAQFriday, Alison gives some top tips on how to maintain your quality standards whilst also ensuring you keep your team effective and happy.
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Best Communication Tools for Managing a Flexible Workforce
07.10.2024
Alison looks at some great options to ensure you are communicating effectively with your team.
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Preparing for New Food Waste Regulations
07.10.2024
How can I Prepare for the new food waste legislation? Alison looks at new legislation surrounding how waste food is dealt with coming in on 31st March...
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Preparing for & Complying with New Hospitality Legislation
07.10.2024
In this week's #FAQFriday Alison looks at new legislation regarding the allocation of tips in the Hospitality sector and gives top tips on how to prepare your...
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Supporting Your Team During the Cost of Living Crisis
07.10.2024
In this week's #FAQFriday Alison gives some top tips on how you can be there for your team and offer support to them in the current cost...
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Hot Weather – Balancing Productivity & Employee Comfort Tips
07.10.2024
Alison gives some top tips on how to ensure that your employees stay comfortable, particularly in hot weather, so your business remains profitable.
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Balancing Work and Family Effectively
07.10.2024
Alison gives some top tips on how to work or run your business and make time for your family, particularly during the summer holidays.
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Helping Your Business Cope in an Economic Slowdown
07.10.2024
In this week's #FAQFriday Alison gives some top tips on how to put the right measures in place to counter an economic slowdown so your business can...
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Effective Strategies for Retaining Staff
07.10.2024
In this week's #FAQFriday Alison looks at how create effective staff retention strategies and offers some top tips on how to retain your team.
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