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Practical, no-fluff guides for musicians, venues, restaurants and anyone planning an event, from the team behind Jamma Music and JamJar.
Jar Profiles: the hospitality CV that can't be faked
Every rating on a Jar Profile arrived attached to a real tip from a real customer. Why payment-verified track records will change hospitality hiring.
Why QR feedback beats comment cards (and mystery diners)
Comment cards get binned and mystery diners visit twice a year. QR feedback is instant, private and per-server, and catches complaints before the 1-star review.
UK tipping law in 2026: what the Tips Act means for your venue
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act is in force: 100% of tips to workers, fair allocation, written policy, records. A plain-English guide for venues.
Turn great service into Google reviews (and better tips) with one QR
The same QR scan that takes a tip can nudge a happy guest to your Google review link. Reviews are the #1 local-SEO lever for restaurants, here's the play.
Individual QR tip codes for servers: how they work
Give every server a personal QR code: guests scan at the table, tip by card in seconds, and the money goes to that server, not a pool. Here's the full setup.
Should your restaurant scrap the service charge?
The 12.5% service charge splits tips equally, and blunts the incentive to give great service. Here's the case for scrapping it and going individual.