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Get your free copy06 December 2010, 22:02 PM
- A successful deli owner is setting up an academy designed to train business aspirants
After 25 years of experience Iain Hemming, owner of Thyme & Tides in Hampshire, wants to share with deli hopefuls the tricks of the trade by offering tutorials in his own shop.
Even though lots of people dream of opening a deli, many fail to stay open especially in the current economical climate.
Iain explains, “Owning a deli can be a very expensive dream, and the idea of the Thyme & Tides academy is to give people the chance to discover what running a shop is really like.
“I want people to avoid making expensive mistakes right from the beginning. This course is not about certificates and theory-based learning, it’s about practical experiences.”
Combining a number of skills including PR management, running a loyalty card scheme and how to secure a ‘hot’ client list, Iain is convinced that training is essential in today’s marketplace. “I haven’t got a Mary Portas budget which enables me to help near-closure businesses, instead I am focusing on helping those looking to start a business before they commit their life savings.
“I want to give a more refined vision of what our industry is all about, I don’ want more empty shops on our high streets!” comments Iain.
If you are interested in the academy’s classes, there is a fee please telephone: 01264 810101 or email: sally@thymeandtidesdeli.co.uk
