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Lessons from Veteran Vendors: What 10 Years Teaches You
Business Strategy 16 Feb 2026

Lessons from Veteran Vendors: What 10 Years Teaches You

Wisdom from vendors who've been doing this for a decade. The mistakes they made, the lessons they learned, and what they wish they'd known from day one.

7 min read

Spring Event Prep: Getting Ready for the Busy Season
Seasonal 14 Feb 2026

Spring Event Prep: Getting Ready for the Busy Season

The quiet months are ending. Use this checklist to ensure you're ready for spring and summer—equipment serviced, staff lined up, and systems in place.

7 min read

Menu Engineering: Designing Dishes That Sell
Business Strategy 12 Feb 2026

Menu Engineering: Designing Dishes That Sell

Your best dish isn't always your best seller. Learn the psychology behind menu design and how to engineer offerings that maximise both sales and profit.

7 min read

Turning Enquiries Into Bookings: Your Sales Process
Marketing 10 Feb 2026

Turning Enquiries Into Bookings: Your Sales Process

You're getting enquiries but not converting them to bookings. Here's the sales process that turns browsers into buyers—without feeling salesy.

8 min read

The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time and Reputation
Business Strategy 7 Feb 2026

The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time and Reputation

Not every booking is a good booking. Learn when and how to decline enquiries gracefully—protecting your time, sanity, and reputation in the process.

7 min read

Building Relationships with Venues and Event Planners
Marketing 5 Feb 2026

Building Relationships with Venues and Event Planners

Venues and planners can send you steady bookings year-round. Here's how to build those relationships from scratch and become their go-to catering recommendation.

7 min read

Client Communication Templates That Save You Hours
Operations 31 Jan 2026

Client Communication Templates That Save You Hours

Stop writing the same emails from scratch. These tested templates for enquiries, bookings, and follow-ups will save you hours every week while sounding professional.

6 min read

How to Quote for Events You've Never Done Before
Business Strategy 29 Jan 2026

How to Quote for Events You've Never Done Before

First corporate booking? Unfamiliar festival? Here's how to price confidently for event types you've never done—without underselling or overcharging.

7 min read

Reviewing Your 2025: What Your Numbers Tell You
Finance 24 Jan 2026

Reviewing Your 2025: What Your Numbers Tell You

Your 2025 numbers tell a story. Revenue, profit margins, booking rates—here's how to analyse your year and use those insights to make 2026 your best year yet.

7 min read

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