How close have some Pub Co’s been to a Ponzi Scheme??? I have just returned from a trip to the USA, part business and part pleasure. The Wall Street Journal was supplied free everywhere that I stayed, for those that have never read it, I consider it to be one of the best papers in… Read More »
“The Common Sense Guide to Buying a Pub, Bistro, Licensed Premises.” The Common Sense Guide to Buying a Pub is now available to purchase as an ebook through www.smashwords.com. for $5.99 or UK equivalent approximately £4.30, depending on the exchange rate. In addition you can read some the book by clicking on the Link below,… Read More »
Is this a Pub Co mistake or how many genuinely know, the Beer Barrel shortage with real ale? (Barrel-Dregs) The Old Chestnut, how much Real Ale can you sell in a barrel? In pre history, before the advent of the Pub Co’s. the old Family Brewers were in business to sell beer. They were considered… Read More »
The Licensing Officer Scam! Posted: 13 Feb 2018 09:00 AM PST Swale Council have recently written to their licensees to warn against a confidence trickster operating in their area. The scam involves a criminal attending the premises and posing as a Licensing Officer, demanding payment of the licence annual fee in cash. As with… Read More »
This months Scams, Energy, Broadband and Phones, (Barrel-dregs) Energy Scams Commercial energy The unscrupulous Energy Companies are desperate to tie any business or individual to a long term contract at a higher rate. Energy prices are falling with the recession and countries like Iran are back selling oil, they are all fighting to retain their… Read More »
It’s that time of year again, a nasty Christmas Scam for the unwary. Worth warning your customers. It’s that time of year again, a nasty scam for the unwary. Most people are wary of strange failed delivery notes being put through the door, these days. This latest one is very direct, a card is dropped… Read More »
Tescos Credit Card, possible Scam. (Barrel-Dregs 282) Please note, this appears to be yet another credit card Scam. Having spoken to Tescos Bank Security, they assured me that they would not send anything out like the following, if you do receive anything like this, please call the number on the back of your credit card for confirmation.… Read More »
Pub Co and Developers Dirty Tricks Department There is nothing legally wrong with a Pubco selling the freehold of a supply-tie leased pub to anyone that they choose. Although there is a moral implication, there is no legal obligation that the freehold should first be offered to the lessee in occupation. This understandably money-return based corporate… Read More »
This is a variant of an old trick. It relies on the fact that the fixed-wire phone system only disconnects a call when the calling party hangs up, not the called party. So the scammer simply stays on the line while you hang up – they have a little gadget that makes a “dial tone”… Read More »
Sky Warranty Scam (Barrel Dregs 271) Please note, access to this site is totally free if you would like to subscribe (No Charge) on www.buyingapub.com, they are free to be read for your guidance and aimed to help you get through a time of considerable pressure and demand. Barrel-Dregs has been run for many years, we… Read More »