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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisMeet Ben, our Lead Software Developer - and first hire after the founders. Ben joined us back in 2015, and over a decade later he's helped shape the platform into what it is today. Turning big ideas and customer feedback into features that make a real difference. From launching new functionality to constantly refining and streamlining how we build, he’s focused on helping us move further and faster. That drive to improve means we can deliver what customers need at pace – something Ben takes real pride in seeing out in the wild. As he puts it: “We offer a wider range of features than most competitors, and our growth – especially during a tough time for the industry – suggests we’re doing the right things for our customers.” Outside of work, Ben swaps code for countryside. He’s often out walking with his dog Luna, training for half marathons, cooking outdoors (when the Great British weather allows), or brewing his latest batch of beer – which the team is always happy to help taste-test. 🍺 Favourite pub: The Hop Shack, Horsforth. Great little Micropub 🍣 Favourite restaurant: Blue Sakura, Leeds – all you can eat Sushi! 🍻 Drink of choice: Hazy IPAs, especially anything from Verdant Brewing Co
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Ben Riley shared thisThe latest product the team has been working on to help our customers with further visibility on their operationsBen Riley shared thisSee exactly what's going on in your venue as it happens with Tabology Live - included with all EPOS plans ✅ Real-time sales dashboards (daily, weekly, monthly) ✅ Detailed order, payment and tab histories for the current day ✅ Live bar and kitchen orders as they come in ✅ Instant switching between multiple venues ✅ Mobile-optimised interface (no more zooming and rotating) Get 24/7 visibility from your pocket. Download from Google Play or the App Store.
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisAll hospitality tech providers say they know the industry. But what does that really mean? Across every department, we have people who've spent years running busy, thriving venues. We’ve been in your shoes. We know how tech solves your problems. Here are a few of our hospitality pros and their experience 'in the trenches'. 🫶 Glenn Hooper (Sales & Onboarding) ran country pubs and restaurants for almost 20 years 🫶 Kelsey Warrilow (Product Owner) was a manager at True North Brew Co. for 9 years, working her way up to GM 🫶 Mark Bussey (Sales & Onboarding) was GM at Frankie & Benny's as well as a popular canalside bar & kitchen 🫶 Grzegorz Wojtowicz (Greg - Testing) managed The Alchemist in Leeds, and led training for Living Ventures Management Services 🫶 Shannon Bruce (Sales & Onboarding) came to us fresh from winning GM of the year at Arc Inspirations , for her work at Banyan, one of Leeds’s most prominent bars 🫶 Jonathan Grasty (Customer Support) managed restaurants for The Ivy Collection Not to mention the fact that our founders bought their very own London pub, so they could test and refine the technology, making sure it works not just on paper, but at the coalface. If you're looking for a tech partner who truly understands you, who'll listen to you and have your back through 2026 and beyond, you don't have to look far.
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisTake a quick break from your Christmas preparations and get some insights, ideas and inspiration from this month's Shift Notes 👇It's the calm before the storm that is Christmas in hospitality – here are some ideas and inspirationIt's the calm before the storm that is Christmas in hospitality – here are some ideas and inspiration
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisWhy pay for expensive hardware all year if you only need it for a few sunny months? A handheld EPOS really shines in summer – think pop-up bars, al fresco dining, music festivals and so on… ☀️🤳💳 But if it’s gathering dust for the rest of the year, it's an unnecessary and unfair expense. That’s where our Mini EPOS comes in. It runs on any iPhone. No clunky kit, no contract. Just download the app and pay the license fee for the months you use it. If you no longer need it once the Great British weather ☔️ sends everyone back indoors, no worries. You can cancel any time, so you only pay for what you need. Get summer-ready the smarter way: https://lnkd.in/ezevMyrz #SummerHospitality #HandheldEPOS #HandheldPOS
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisEveryone’s a winner with our new partnership with TiPJAR®, the UK’s leading tip and tronc management system: Managers will love it 😌 Finally ditch the tip headaches. No more spreadsheets, no more awkward conversations, no more hassle – just a simple, transparent system that runs itself (and saves you money on NICs). Staff will love it 💰 They know they’ll get every penny their great service deserves, and features like Spend & Save put them in control of their money like never before. Customers will love it 🙌 Happy staff means better service means a more enjoyable day or night out. Find out how our tech works together: https://lnkd.in/eW39BY-5
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisNothing beats escaping the hustle and bustle with a stay in a grand old country pub ☺️ Which is why we’re excited about a couple of bits of news this week. Firstly, research by CGA by NIQ and Stay in a Pub showed cause for optimism for pubs with rooms. Their warm and friendly atmospheres, quality food and drink options, and connection to communities and heritage continue to attract visitors (though opportunities to appeal to more younger people provide food for thought). Also, Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks is launching a new project to breathe new life into Britain’s country pubs – starting right here in Yorkshire. His new venture Jeopardy Hospitality has taken on The General Tarleton at Knaresborough for their first mission – the 18th century coaching inn offers some fantastic opportunities for hospitality professionals looking for the next step. Britain’s unique country pubs are part of our fabric, and hopefully we’ll see more of them restored to their former glory up and down the country. #CountryPubs #UKPubs #PubsWithRooms
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Ben Riley reposted thisBen Riley reposted thisRedWillow may have been barking up the wrong tree (sorry) with their previous EPOS providers… But it was a case of ‘third time lucky’ when they found an EPOS they could stick with in Tabology. “I definitely felt that with Tabology, somebody who understood the bar trade had pulled together the various functions. It didn’t feel like we had a whole load of add-ons that had been bolted together from third party sources.” Find out how our pub & bar EPOS helped RedWillow run their bars more effectively: https://lnkd.in/eetyYmGH #HospitalityEPOS #PubEPOS #BarEPOS #HospitalitySoftware
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We use Laravel Modules in our main project. The main goal was to separate concerns, and have a pick and choose of what modules you want etc. As we've grown to now 25 modules however, the project is getting bigger and bigger the modules are becoming a lot more inter-connected so all pretty much require each other. Still think its a great approach to managing large projects
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Ben Riley liked thisBen Riley liked thisOur onboarding and support teams often find themselves helping our customers with things beyond our technology. Some recent conversations include: 🥤 Discussing the right proportions of syrup and soda in post mix 🍷 Which wine to put in the Sangria to achieve the highest GP 💸 Spreading the price rises across the bar to hit overall GP targets 🍺 Advice on recommended suppliers and cellar management techniques Just one of the 'Brucie bonuses' our customers get from all the hospitality expertise we have within our team. Ali Rees, Mark Bussey, Glenn Hooper, Shannon Bruce, Joe Duffy
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Ben Riley liked thisBen Riley liked thisHospitality experience underpins everything we do at Tabology. So when Adam Sheard, one of our Senior Developers, said he wanted to understand what a busy shift really feels like, we made it happen. Swapping code for cocktails, Adam spent the day behind the bar - seeing service from the other side and watching our EPOS in action during the rush. Huge thanks to the team at Roxy Leisure Ltd - Roxy Ball Room & Roxy Lanes for showing Adam the ropes 🍻 The question for bar managers though - would you hire Adam on this performance?
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Ben Riley liked thisBen Riley liked this“We take the drinks seriously, but never ourselves.” Over & Above's seriously good cocktails earned them a place in the Top 50 Cocktail Bars within a year of opening. They produce all their cocktails in their on-site lab, and tracking ingredients and costs across technically complex recipes demands equally serious software. See how our advanced stock management tools – built into the EPOS – support their operations. https://tbl.gy/1rwQfHd
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Ben Riley liked thisBen Riley liked thisMeet Ben, our Lead Software Developer - and first hire after the founders. Ben joined us back in 2015, and over a decade later he's helped shape the platform into what it is today. Turning big ideas and customer feedback into features that make a real difference. From launching new functionality to constantly refining and streamlining how we build, he’s focused on helping us move further and faster. That drive to improve means we can deliver what customers need at pace – something Ben takes real pride in seeing out in the wild. As he puts it: “We offer a wider range of features than most competitors, and our growth – especially during a tough time for the industry – suggests we’re doing the right things for our customers.” Outside of work, Ben swaps code for countryside. He’s often out walking with his dog Luna, training for half marathons, cooking outdoors (when the Great British weather allows), or brewing his latest batch of beer – which the team is always happy to help taste-test. 🍺 Favourite pub: The Hop Shack, Horsforth. Great little Micropub 🍣 Favourite restaurant: Blue Sakura, Leeds – all you can eat Sushi! 🍻 Drink of choice: Hazy IPAs, especially anything from Verdant Brewing Co
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Ben Riley liked thisBen Riley liked thisAnd there we go. 2.5 weeks after viewing, 2 weeks after agreeing a deal and 4 days after getting the keys, we’re ready to open. We could have just the place as is given it was only open 5 days ago, but we really wanted to put our stamp in it - a good clean, fresh lick of paint, refresh tables, new comfy seats and a fair bit more. There’s also the admin side - new company, bank account, licensing, staff, payment system, waste collection, etc.. All sorted in super quick time. To be honest, not quite sure how we’ve done it!
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