BII launches business-building roadshows
The BII is this week launching a series of half-day 'Better Business' roadshows, offering advice and guidance from a number of key players in the industry on how to save money, increase profits and be one step ahead of the competition in an increasingly challenging climate.
The roadshows take place between March 13 and June 10 in seven locations across England and Wales.
Attendance is open to both BII members (£20) and non-members (£25). The events will be invaluable for those running a business in the licensed trade, including pub landlords, restaurant managers and hotel owners.
The agenda includes presentations by event sponsors Britvic realising the true profit-making potential of soft drinks; Booker on pub food growth and profitability and Matthew Clark on making best use of wines to maximise return. BII Business Doctor Trevor Brown will also be on-hand to advise on giving businesses a health check and identifying ways to save money and increase margins.
Each roadshow will feature celebrity chefs and finish with lunch, preceded by a Q&A session.
BII chief executive John McNamara said: "BII is here to support its members and the licensed retail sector as a whole in any way we can. We asked our members how we could help this year and, in response to their requests, we have provided a comprehensive resource of information and ideas to help them survive the current climate. Attendance at these events is a must for any savvy business owner or manager in the industry - and with admission at less than £30, they're excellent value for money too."
The roadshow is being supported by National Pubwatch, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and Federation of Licensed Victualler's Associations. Attendees will leave with a goody bag of useful freebies including menu suggestions from the celebrity chefs, information on how to match food with the right wines and, importantly, a 'calculate your break even point' CD worth over £60 from BII Business Doctor Trevor Brown.
Roadshow dates:
Thursday 13th March Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Thursday 20th March Newcastle Racecourse
Wednesday 9th April Wembley Stadium
Tuesday 15th April Plymouth Pavilions
Wednesday 28th May Nottingham Forest Football Club
Wednesday 4th June Denbies Vineyard, Dorking
Tuesday 10th June National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
For more information or to book a place, contact Belinda Norris on 01276 417825 or visit www.bii.org/events
