EP Business in Hospitality Issue 53 - April 2015
EP magazine provides a reference point for executives on topical issues which may impact business growth, industry structure, professional and skill development, and broader economic and political changes. The magazine reports on all sectors of the industry, including hotels, restaurants, events and foodservice (contract catering).
EP magazine provides a reference point for executives on topical issues which may impact business growth, industry structure, professional and skill development, and broader economic and political changes. The magazine reports on all sectors of the industry, including hotels, restaurants, events and foodservice (contract catering).
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BRINGING INDUSTRY TOGETHER<br />
TO HELP ENTR<strong>EP</strong>RENEURS<br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g a bus<strong>in</strong>ess, launch<strong>in</strong>g a concept or <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
new product to market is an endeavour which takes time,<br />
a lot of attention, skill and a little bit of luck. What’s also<br />
crucial is help, guidance and support from someone who has<br />
been there before!<br />
As the number of entrepreneurs break<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the hospitality<br />
sector with excit<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>novative new ideas cont<strong>in</strong>ues,<br />
there rema<strong>in</strong>s a real need for established professionals to<br />
help with advice, know-how, experience and sometimes with<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial assistance.<br />
Comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the personal and fiscal resources of a wide array of<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry stalwarts is one way <strong>in</strong> which we can grow the sector<br />
from with<strong>in</strong>, help<strong>in</strong>g to promote new th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g and develop<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
people <strong>in</strong> our <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
The team at <strong>EP</strong> are excited to lead an <strong>in</strong>itiative br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g together<br />
leaders from <strong>in</strong>dustry who are all committed to promot<strong>in</strong>g new<br />
ideas by help<strong>in</strong>g young entrepreneurs <strong>in</strong> a wide range of bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
concepts <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• A social network<strong>in</strong>g & concierge app for young professionals<br />
travell<strong>in</strong>g to different cities<br />
• A boutique hotel concept <strong>in</strong> Africa<br />
• A range of non-alcoholic dr<strong>in</strong>ks (and mixers) for adults<br />
• Susta<strong>in</strong>able fish concepts<br />
• A hydro-therapy experience to promote good health and also<br />
to hasten recovery after <strong>in</strong>jury<br />
• Second generation recruitment technology<br />
• W<strong>in</strong>e and spirits from Central and Eastern Europe<br />
• Events venues, with a twist<br />
• Evolv<strong>in</strong>g the humble pizza<br />
These are but a few of the bus<strong>in</strong>ess ideas <strong>EP</strong> are already engag<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
and for whom we have found support from <strong>in</strong>dustry leaders.<br />
If you’re <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volved, please contact Arlene McCaffrey on<br />
Arlene.McCaffrey@<strong>EP</strong>Magaz<strong>in</strong>e.co.uk or get <strong>in</strong> touch directly on 0207 025 1872
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