ILTSA The Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors (ILTSA) is the only qualifying body for stocktakers w Why Use a Qualified Stocktaker?

What then can a qualified stock auditor do for your business? After cash, the most valuable and the most vulnerable asset is your stock. A regular stock audit will ensure that any shortages, thefts or wastage are quickly highlighted, enabling action to be swiftly taken to minimise any loss. The pub stocktaker is on site many times during the year providing up-to-date information on the state and p

rofitability of the business. This contrasts markedly with the end of year accounts prepared by the accountant, which must be viewed historically. A competent stock auditor can also offer advice based on many years experience analysing just what the figures mean to your business.

Places are open now for the ILTSA 3-day training course, and we’d encourage you to book early. It’s a great fit for hosp...
20/06/2026

Places are open now for the ILTSA 3-day training course, and we’d encourage you to book early. It’s a great fit for hospitality professionals and businesses alike.

Today I'm travelling to London to attend the launch of the Pub Code Adjudicator's Tied Tenants Survey at Brewers' Hall.T...
10/06/2026

Today I'm travelling to London to attend the launch of the Pub Code Adjudicator's Tied Tenants Survey at Brewers' Hall.

The survey provides an important opportunity to hear directly from tied tenants about their experiences and to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing pubs across the country.

As Head of Marketing and Development at ILTSA, I'm looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, stakeholders, and fellow representatives to discuss the findings and what they mean for the future of the tied pub sector.

I'll be sharing key insights from the event and highlighting issues that matter most to our members. It's vital that the voices of tied tenants continue to be heard and reflected in policy and industry discussions.

What will you gain? More confidence, more knowledge, and practical learning you can use. The course is also a great opti...
10/06/2026

What will you gain? More confidence, more knowledge, and practical learning you can use. The course is also a great option for companies that want to strengthen team skills.

Planning ahead for autumn? The ILTSA Intensive Stock Auditor 3-day training course is open for bookings now. It’s suitab...
03/06/2026

Planning ahead for autumn? The ILTSA Intensive Stock Auditor 3-day training course is open for bookings now. It’s suitable for anyone thinking about stocktaking and for companies wanting to upskill their team.

More Info: https://bit.ly/4vVyO8X

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬)This course works for both individuals and businesses. If you’re thinking about a...
14/05/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬)

This course works for both individuals and businesses. If you’re thinking about a career in stocktaking, or if you want to upskill your team, the ILTSA 3-day course could be a great investment.

Our 3-day training course offers practical learning and professional development for people at different stages. It’s a ...
04/05/2026

Our 3-day training course offers practical learning and professional development for people at different stages. It’s a great option if you’re considering stocktaking or if your company wants to develop managers and audit teams.

Whether you’re considering a move into stocktaking or looking to develop your team’s skills, this course could be the ri...
24/04/2026

Whether you’re considering a move into stocktaking or looking to develop your team’s skills, this course could be the right fit. The ILTSA 3-day training course runs from 20–22 October 2026 and offers great professional value.

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Bookings are now open for the ILTSA 3-day training course taking place on 20–22 October 2026! This course is ideal for h...
17/04/2026

Bookings are now open for the ILTSA 3-day training course taking place on 20–22 October 2026! This course is ideal for hospitality professionals thinking about stocktaking, and for companies wanting to upskill unit managers and internal audit teams. A spread-the-cost option is available, but the full course fee must be paid by 30 September 2026.
More Info => https://www.iltsa.co.uk/iltsa-training-courses

UK Growth Beats Forecasts — but Hospitality Must Stay FocusedToday’s UK growth figures are more encouraging than many ex...
16/04/2026

UK Growth Beats Forecasts — but Hospitality Must Stay Focused

Today’s UK growth figures are more encouraging than many expected, with the economy growing by 0.5% in February 2026, well ahead of most predictions of just 0.1%. That is a welcome sign, but it does not remove the wider uncertainty facing the next quarter, particularly if the US/Iran conflict continues to affect energy prices, inflation expectations, and consumer confidence.

For the licensed trade, the impact could still be felt quickly. Even with stronger-than-forecast growth, higher operating costs, more cautious customer spending, and uncertainty around discretionary demand may continue to place pressure on margins across pubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels.

That is why disciplined stock control, accurate auditing, and close attention to margin management remain so important. In a market like this, businesses that understand their numbers are better placed to protect profitability and respond with confidence.

ILTSA see this as a reminder that resilience in hospitality is built not only through sales and service, but through strong operational discipline behind the scenes.

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