Inspiration

There’s a wonderful thing that happens when you open a business. A feeling of unbridled hope and immortality takes hold and you feel...

Here at Lightspeed, we’re all about the industry. We love everything hospitality brings to the table. We know and celebrate the diverse...

The team at Lune Croissanterie are masters of their craft. With outposts in Melbourne and Brisbane, Lune creates fresh, deliciously...

Toby Wilson has a reputation in this industry. He’s somewhat of a vagabond, a man who is difficult to tie down, always striving and...

To say that Bluebonnet walked a rocky road to where they find themselves today would be an understatement. Seldom has a venue worn...

Twenty five years is a long time to be in any business. It’s an entire generation’s time on this planet.But 25 years in hospitality?...

If you’re a person who, like me, prefers to relax in a place that’s hidden away from the chaos of the surrounding world, then there’s...

Do you remember 2019?If, like many, that seems like an age ago and you’ve long replaced any of the good memories with thoughts of...

Spearheaded by the legendary Andrew Blake, an influential Melbournian chef, Blakes Feast is a renowned, family-run catering and events...

Let me begin by saying that I have always been fond of meat.This could be lazily linked to our primal instincts harking back to our...

Fred Sirieix, a seasoned maitre d’ in some of the UK’s top restaurants and TV personality, has earned his stripes as an authority...

After suffering through months of prolonged lockdowns, there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for a large portion of the...

Renovating your retail store can be both exciting and rewarding. Your store’s exterior and interior design are a crucial part of...

October is mental health month, and that means it’s time to check in, not just with your mates, but with yourself. And whilst we...

  Note: We’ve provided Amazon links for each of the books below. However, please note, these are not affiliate links. We highly...

COVID has been a tumultuous journey for hospitality, and there has been no shortage of tips and advice on how venues can cope during...

Supporting Pride is part of our culture here at Lightspeed. Our CEO, Dax Dasilva, is openly gay and founded this company in Montreal’s...

When storefronts started closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers responded and domain names were quickly secured to start selling...

At Lightspeed, we like to say that culture is as much a part of what we do as code. We know that our diversity as a company drives...

The hospitality industry is fuelled by people’s obsession with food. This fixation has driven innovations like self-serve kiosks...

If you don’t know who Jock Zonfrillo is, well, to put it simply, you shouldJock ZonfrilloHalf Scottish, half Italian, award winner,...