HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL
RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, STREET FOOD...
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Who we are
Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is an independent non-profit making organi-sation that provides advice, training, counselling and mentoring services.
We exist to help people to start up, grow and expand their businesses, to sup-port them in realising their full potential through the provision of affordable, high quality, independent and confidential support delivered by an innovative and professional team.
We offer and deliver;
One to one advice
Training Courses
Seminars & Workshops
Business Consultancy and Networking opportunities
We also provide advice and access to business loans, finance, and grants for London based businesses.
Contact Us
Address:
Portobello Business Centre
Office 6 & 7 Canalside House
383 Ladbroke Grove
W10 5AA
Phone: 020 7460 5050
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pbc.co.uk
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Portobello Business Centre (PBC)
This course will teach you how to open and run a successful food business.
What will you receive?
Information, advice and guidance from more than 15 specialists in the Food Industry ~ learning and networking that is timely and relevant ~meet successful business owners and save your-self time, money and energy.
First-hand industry secrets and knowledge that builds confidence and gives you the ability to make informed choices on what, when and how to start and grow your own successful business, in this fast moving industry sector.
HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL
RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, CATERING, STREET FOOD...
PBC COURSE SINCE 1997
Workshop’s Program
Nigel Parsons - Streetdots, Nick Kasic - Portobello and Golborne Market, Isidro Garcia
(traditional funding), Will Rhodes – Your Credit Union, Lou Scott - Scotties Coffee Van
Saturday 3rd June 10:00am—4:00pm
Setting the Scene 10:00am – 12:30pm, 1:30-2:30pm James Breslaw, Neds Noodle Bar Margaret Briffa, Briffa
Human Resources 2:30pm – 4:00pm Eszter Szabo, Neds Noodle Bar
Introduction session
Overview of the market
What does it take to succeed
Adapting while in Business
Branding
Recruiting staff
Casual staff
Rota plans
Training
Tuesday 6th June 10:00am—4:00pm
Legal Requirements 10:00am – 12.30 pm Euan MacAuslan—RBKC
Pricing and Purchasing 1:30pm – 4:00pm Roberto Marroni, Neds Noodle Bar
Health & Safety
Licensing
Food Safety
Pricing/cost of food and preparation
Storage and purchasing
Menu Strategy
3:00pm – 4:00pm Visit to ‘Parlour Kensal’ to see a working kitchen
Tuesday 13th June 6:00pm—9:00pm Thursday 15th June 6:00pm—9:00pm
Marketing & Social Media 6:00pm – 9:00pm Eveleen Rooney, Westminster library David Taylor, The Digital Co
Finance & Purchasing 6:00pm – 9:00pm Massimo Di Paola, MDP Consultancy Michael Stone, Jamieson Stone
Market Research
Market Overview
Marketing and Social Media
Branding
Creating Your Own Strategy
Legal status how to decide what’s best
Understanding Business Accounts
P & L and Cashflow
Getting to grips with VAT and TAX
Purchasing Hard Goods
Thursday 22nd June 6:00pm—9:00pm Tuesday 27th June 6:00pm-9:00pm
Routes to Market 6:00pm-9:00pm Panel chaired by James Breslaw
Funding 6:00pm—9:00pm Panel chaired by James Breslaw
Pop Up
Street Food, festivals, Street Market
Catering
Restaurant/Café Premises
Meet the experts: Tom Reid (Appearhere), Nigel Parsons (Streetdots.co.uk), Olivia Sibony (Grub Club), Lou Scott (Scotties Coffee) Nick Kasic (Market Manager Portobello Road). Also have a close up look at a Scotties Coffee van and sample the coffee!
Crowdfunding
Loan Schemes
Traditional Funding
Meet the Experts: Robert Foster (Redochre) Isidro Garcia (Banking) Laura Campbell (Startup Direct) Will Rhodes (Credit Union and the Big Cheese)
James Breslaw
Euan Mac Auslan Eszter Szabo
David Taylor Robert Foster
Olivia Sibony Massimo DiPaola
Our Lecturers & Experts
Jesse Dunford Wood
CONTACT US FOR DETAILS: 020 7460 5050
BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE: restaurant-cafe.eventbrite.co.uk
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