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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.
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
Running a restaurant can be hard (it’s also heaps of fun, we know) but there’s no denying it takes serious determination and hard...
- by Katie Nelson
If you’re in the restaurant biz you’ll know how important it is to stay on top of your finances. With profit margins for Aussie...
- by Katie Nelson
After a year of turmoil, change and challenges 2020 has finally come to a close. The last year has been particularly tough for hospitality...
- by Katie Nelson
Creating a website can seem like a daunting prospect, but in today’s digital world having a website for your restaurant is an absolute...
- by Katie Nelson
With summer in full swing the hospitality industry is gearing up for a busy few months ahead. The summer months are always hectic for...
- by Katie Nelson
Remember when people had to interact with another human, physically get off the couch and drag their sorry selves away from their latest...
- by Katie Nelson
In an industry guided by our most prominent senses – sight, taste, and smell – visual presentation can have a huge impact on both...
- by Katie Nelson
It’s no secret that technology has completely transformed the way we live our lives. From booking a holiday to ordering takeaway,...
- by Katie Nelson
As a restaurant operator, deciding which online reservation software to use can be the difference between a full book every night of...
- by Katie Nelson
As a nation Australia is becoming increasingly cashless — in fact, Commbank predicts it may be completely cashless by 2026. And as...
- by Katie Nelson
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