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Katie Nelson
Katie is a Senior Content Specialist at Lightspeed. She has a degree in Journalism and now specialises in writing insightful content for businesses in the hospitality and retail industries.
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Katie is a Senior Content Specialist at Lightspeed. She has a degree in Journalism and now specialises in writing insightful content for businesses in the hospitality and retail industries.
Opening a restaurant takes grit and determination, but with a touch of good humour and a lot of hard work, opening a restaurant can...
- by Katie Nelson
If you’re contemplating opening a bar, then firstly – congratulations! Starting your own hospitality business is an exciting and...
- by Katie Nelson
As a nation, we love our coffee. It’s a decades’ long love affair that is equally rich in technique as it is in heritage. And the...
- by Katie Nelson
You’ve signed the lease, fitted the equipment and perfected your menu – it’s nearly time to open the doors to your very own venue....
- by Katie Nelson
You’ve made the exciting (and somewhat daunting decision) to open your very own bar. While this leap of faith can be nerve-wracking,...
- by Katie Nelson
Opening your first and very own cafe unleashes intense (and conflicting) emotions – excitement with traces of uncertainty, adrenaline...
- by Katie Nelson
Starting a business is a huge financial undertaking and operating at a profit, particularly in the first few years, can be a challenge....
- by Katie Nelson
Building an online presence to rank on Google can seem daunting at first, especially if you don’t have much experience with digital...
- by Katie Nelson
The shift towards digital menus is changing the way we order food and they’re now a common feature in many hospitality businesses....
- by Katie Nelson
Let’s talk about leave. Your employees are entitled to paid time off, however their entitlements can depend on a number of different...
- by Katie Nelson
Despite last year’s lockdowns and restrictions, many restaurants came back stronger than ever with a more diverse offering than before....
- by Katie Nelson
Restaurant staff are one of the most important assets in any restaurant biz. They are the face of your business and their skills –...
- by Katie Nelson
Social media has become an unavoidable part of our daily lives and it now plays an integral role in marketing your business. 71% of...
- by Katie Nelson
The popularity of contactless payments was on the rise even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, and Commonwealth Bank estimated...
- by Katie Nelson
It’s no secret that the restaurant industry in Australia is super competitive. To stand out from the crowd, entice new customers...
- by Katie Nelson
Owning and running a bar is awesome, but there’s no denying it can also be pretty hectic. With staff to roster, expensive stock to...
- by Katie Nelson
In the hospitality industry, impeccable food safety and kitchen hygiene practices are crucial. With over 200 diseases spread through...
- by Katie Nelson
Australians are serious about their coffee. As a nation of coffee lovers we’re often spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a...
- by Katie Nelson
As a cafe owner it can often feel like there are never enough hours in the day. There’s always something to add to your never ending...
- by Katie Nelson
2020 was a year for the history books and if there’s one thing everyone in hospitality can agree on, it’s that 2020 changed the...
- by Katie Nelson
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