Please note: This is an independent workshop offered on multiple dates throughout the year. Participants are required to register for only one session

Do you like to dabble in the kitchen? Maybe you have some family recipes that you would like to share with the public? Are you the next Michel Roux?

Starting your own food and drink business can be daunting due to the challenges that can arise.

If you've ever wanted to start a business, our brand-new workshop will cover everything you need to know to turn your passion into your own business.

The workshop is being delivered by industry experts with a track record in results to help you understand the legal requirements you have to consider, along with licensing, financial planning and marketing.

Topics covered:

· Compliance

· Food Safety Management – what you will need to put in place

· Registering with the local authority

· Health and Safety - What you will need to put in place

· Licensing what you will need and your responsibilities

· Planning & Statutory Inspections

· Financial Planning and responsibilities

· Operating costs to consider

· Insurances

· Marketing

· Business Development, branding and social media

Places in this workshop are limited to allow a more personalised approach, so book now to avoid missing out.

Bio of Deliverer:

Ian Boden, MBA

31 years working within the food and drink sector. Having worked for some of the finest hotels and restaurants within the UK and abroad, I moved to more commercial positions within the contract catering world and the UK high street, before starting my own consulting business over a decade ago.

During the past 12+ years, my clients have varied and covered the retail (FMCG), food service and Food to Go sectors. My clients have included.

• The world’s largest exporter of lamb
• The UK’s largest pub company
• Multi-site operators on the UK high street
• Multi-site operators within the UK and Europe’s holiday operators
• Suppliers to the ‘big 3’ supermarkets within the UK market
• First to market manufacturers
• Middle Eastern operators

My team and I have helped clients enter and gain a foothold within the UK’s food and drink sectors, including £0 to £15,000,000 in sales within 2.5 years of entering the UK market for Alliance New Zealand, for example.

Over this period, I have employed more than 50 employees, and operated 3 separate sites, licensed, development and production.

Obtaining my master’s in business administration (MBA) has reinforced the knowledge and experience that I have gained over the past 3 decades. Qualified to advise at board level and an expert in leadership and operations.

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Greater Manchester Clients Only
• It is strictly for people who have not started a business or have not registered a business and are in the early or idea stage of starting a food and beverage business
• Please note this workshop is only eligible for clients who have not previously received any prestart support from the business growth hub

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