Club Chat
Keep up to date with the latest news and financial advice for the Club and Hospitality industries
Keep up to date with the latest news and financial advice for the Club and Hospitality industries
August 2020
Back in February when COVID-19 was starting to gain media coverage, who would have imagined the profound impact it would have on the world and more importantly Australia?
April 2020
In this issue we discuss the importance of maximising revenue streams and seek out new ones.
June 2019
In this issue, we discuss the importance of having an engaging digital presence for your club and provide an overview of what you can achieve for your club's brand online.
March 2019
In this edition we touch on the challenges that clubs face when it comes to finding board members. We also share the latest results for Cutcher & Neale’s clients with an outline of their past performance leading into 2019.
August 2018
In this issue we include the results from Cutcher & Neale’s Clubs Survey, in which we address key areas that your club could be focusing on.
March 2018
In this edition, our main focus is food and how to ensure you are catering to the needs of your patrons.
June 2018
In this issue, our focus is on food, and how to ensure it is a successful ingredient to your clubs success.
For many venues, the importance of keeping your patrons satisfied is priority number one. Therefore it is crucial to ensure these areas of your club are well maintained.
December 2017
In this issue we have focused heavily on the importance of aligning your club with the wants, needs and values of your local community through the example of ‘Return and Earn’.
August 2017
Our previous Club Chat touched on Strategic Planning, where it is imperative that clubs understand the key risks to not only your club but the risks occurring in the club industry as well.
June 2017
Over the past 10 years, the club industry has contracted with an increased number of clubs closing their doors and looking for amalgamations.
April 2017
There is always focus on how clubs can improve revenue, whether this be through new or existing revenue sources.
December 2016
One of your Club’s most valuable assets is staff. Employees provide the services that keep your customers coming back, however this comes at a price as employee wages represent one of your Club’s largest expenses.
September 2016
In a previous edition, we indicated that food is paramount within clubs as it has become an increasingly popular aspect amongst members and guests. The question remains - are clubs achieving the best possible financial results from food?
June 2016
Clubs are continually having to adapt to community and social changes to survive.
This can often be difficult as the hospitality industry lives in an ever changing environment.
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