Take control of your pub's finances
The pub trade financial course that's built for publicans, not accountants. VAT, P&L, cash flow and margins, explained in plain English, by people who've actually run pubs
Most pub operators get their financial advice from accountants who've never pulled a pint. Financial Know How is different! It's commercial literacy from people who built and ran their own pub businesses, designed for how money actually moves through a pub.
· Trusted by Greene King, Admiral Taverns and Wadworth
· 1,200+ operators trained
· 30+ years in the trade
· Trusted by Greene King, Admiral Taverns and Wadworth · 1,200+ operators trained · 30+ years in the trade
Who this is for:
Pub tenants and leaseholders who want better financial control
Independent pub owners who want to improve profitability
New operators learning how pub finances work
Managers responsible for financial performance
COURSE FORMAT:
The full course is delivered as 11 online lessons covering VAT, bookkeeping, banking, P&L, forecasting and cash flow management. We also run Financial Know How as a one day in person workshop for individual operators and as estate wide training for pub companies.
Pricing:
Online course — From £25/month, or one-off purchase. Free intro module to try before you buy.
One-day workshop — Available for individuals and groups. Book a consultation for dates and pricing.
Estate training — Bespoke financial training for pub estates. Talk to us about your operators.
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No. We start from the basics: what VAT actually is, how P&L works, what to look at first when reviewing your finances. The course is for operators, not accountants
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No! and it shouldn't! The aim is to make you the kind of operator your accountant can have a real conversation with. You'll know what to ask, what to look for, and where the leaks are.
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Yes. Built for the UK pub trade, including pub-specific VAT treatments and the financial structures pub companies use.
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Most operators complete the 11 lessons over 3–4 weeks at 30–60 minutes per lesson.