The Oracle: Issue #2
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THE ORACLE - OCTOBER ISSUE - #02<br />
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OPERATOR INSIGHT<br />
Sing when you’re winning<br />
We hand the mic to Gamechangers<br />
member Lucky Voice to hear what<br />
they’ve been up to<br />
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THE ORACLE<br />
ABOUT TOWN<br />
Checking out Canary<br />
Wharf and the O2<br />
We take aim at Clays in Canary Wharf and<br />
get a shuffle on at Boom Battle Bar<br />
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LATEST RESEARCH<br />
<strong>The</strong> decline in boozecentred<br />
socialising<br />
KAM looks at the rise in Brits<br />
cutting back on alcohol<br />
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LICENSING ADVICE<br />
Don’t mention the C word!<br />
Top tips on planning for Christmas from<br />
John Gaunt & Partners<br />
CONTENTS<br />
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MEET THE SUPPLIER<br />
Meet Venners<br />
Venners MD Scott Hulme talks profit<br />
building and compliance<br />
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MEET THE BOARD<br />
Hugh Knowles,<br />
Owner of Leisure Social<br />
Hugh Knowles is on hand to<br />
help members ace their own<br />
business ventures<br />
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LATEST INSIGHTS<br />
Your guide to the 12<br />
months of Christmas<br />
Purists of Play provides a go-to calendar<br />
for prepping a successful Christmas<br />
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MEET THE SUPPLIER<br />
150% Boost to your<br />
customer visits with<br />
Location Bank<br />
Data specialists Location Bank help<br />
customers find you<br />
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LATEST RESEARCH<br />
Pre-booked<br />
profitability for<br />
Christmas<br />
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LATEST RESEARCH<br />
How competitive<br />
socialising is dominating<br />
the hospitality industry<br />
Insurance specialists NDML look at what<br />
adapting your business can mean<br />
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CASE STUDY<br />
Sport fits the bill at<br />
Boom Battle Bar<br />
TNT Sports is part of the action at<br />
Boom Battle Bar<br />
Bums on Seats look at ways of<br />
making this festive season a merry<br />
and profitable one<br />
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Editor’s pick!<br />
PUB PERSPECTIVE<br />
Revolutionising the<br />
Christmas work party<br />
Against washout summers and set course meals for<br />
Christmas work parties, utilise your space with competitive<br />
socialising to boost your venue’s edge, come rain or shine.<br />
WHAT’S NEW<br />
Changing the game<br />
Openings and more from across<br />
the sector<br />
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