Advice is needed for publicans setting up a new business, says People 1st

6th February 2012, 11:51am

Half of new publicans admit they are struggling because they don't know where to go for specialist advice and guidance on setting up and running their own business, according to a survey from People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism.

Chris Jefferies, skills development manager, at People 1st, said: "The challenges that newcomers to the industry face are significant and have prompted The People 1st Training Company and Exemplas to examine how best they can support the needs of small businesses. 

"Publicans, in particular, have unique issues and need access to specialist professionals who really understand their business. Our intensive workshops will give them direct access to a range of successful entrepreneurs and trade professionals specialising in this sector."

The two-day workshop takes place on 6-7 March at the iconic Old Doctor Butler's Head pub in central London with others scheduled to be rolled out throughout the UK this year. 

Supported by the British Institute of Inn-keeping (BII), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), costs £166 + VAT, the workshop is heavily subsidised by the Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest. The cost also includes a year's free membership of the BII which provides access to £3,400 worth of valuable business services.

Expert advice will be provided by a range of practitioners including Alastair Scott, former director of Mitchell & Butler, and consultant who currently runs three pubs, as well as Poppleston & Allen, the UK's leading licensing practice. 

Topics will include recruiting and motivating staff, maximising food profits and business strategy and planning.

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• 28 Nov 2011 - People 1st says new £1bn youth scheme could help hospitality
• 12 May 2011 - People 1st nominated for a national Charity Award
• 03 Mar 2011 - People 1st achieves 100 Best Places to Work ranking
• 09 Nov 2010 - People 1st takes over the Shine Awards for women
• 14 May 2010 - People 1st nominated for national award
• 09 Jul 2009 - People 1st launch new customer service qualifications
• 12 May 2009 - People 1st rated 'good' in relicensing assessment
• 29 Nov 2007 - People 1st launches Good Employer campaign

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