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Powerpoint presentation used at the following regional meetings... (North version uploaded)Gambado - Southern ... 17th MayGrand Pier- SW and Wales... 1st JuneEureka- North.... 7th June
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PPA NorthernRegional Meeting
Play Providers Association
www.playproviders.org.uk 07.06.2011
1. Welcome and Informal Introductions (Janice Dunphy)
2. PPA Update (Kate Costin)
- PPA Suppliers Scheme- EAS, PPA Conference, ASPIRE- PPA Summer Campaign
AGENDA
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PPA Suppliers Scheme
PPA Events
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1. Euro Attractions Show (27-29th September)Olympia, London
2. Play Providers Conference – attracting global speakers
3. ASPIRE Awards 2011 (29th September)
PPA Summer Promotion
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1. The Really Big Summer Adventure
2. PPA Offer
3. PPA Members Offer
4. Benefits…
3. Eureka Presentation
Rebecca Johnson (Play and Learning Director)
Eureka Presentation
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4. Industry Issues • The Idea Exchange• Driving footfall during sunny spells• “Make a Bear” workshop (Geoff Goring)• 2011 Business Performance• Establishing childcare provisions (Holiday and Afterschool Clubs)• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
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The Idea Exchange
Sharing ideas that have worked successfully at your site to gain a range of new ideasfrom other operators in return…
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Driving footfall during sunny spells
• How does the weather effect cash flow?• Annual trends?• Strategies for dealing with prolonged periods of good weather? Strip the business back or invest … • Social Media opportunities
• Group On• Voucher Cloud• Little Bird
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“Build a Bear” Workshop
Led by Geoff Goring…
• Who is currently offering Bear parties? • How do the manage the processes? • Prices, Promotion, Profit Margins, Sales to date• Discussion on the various suppliers used • Advice for those looking to set up bear parties• Any other new party theme’s working well?
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2011 Business Performance
• Business performance so far in 2011 vs other years• Current year performance (income) vs last year, parties and footfall… • Any trends noticed??• Target F&B spend per head (F&B net income/children and adults (non party)• New income streams• Cost cutting initiatives
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Lunch & Supplier Talks
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Establishing Childcare Provisions
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• After School Club and Holiday Clubs• Drop and Shop• Day care Nurseries• Childcare
• Business benefit v Costs• Operational Requirements
Establishing Childcare Provisions
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• Nursery• Greater income potential• Needs dedicated space• More complicated to operate (EYFS, higher staffing)
• After School Clubs• Shared space• Less opportunities – need to partner schools• High margins subject to transports cost (staffing 1:8)
• Holiday Clubs• Shared space and off peak seasonal use• High margins (online marketing)• OFSTED registered
Establishing Childcare Provisions
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• Strong Government support – extended schools, education grants, salary sacrifice
• A substantial additional income stream• Perfect synergy with existing customer base• Low capital cost• Minimal space required• Joint venture possible• Consultancy available
Staff Training and Development
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• Staff Training Requirements• Training Providers and Employer incentives• Industry Standard courses• Cost benefit analysis
5. Q+A – Open Forum
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6. Tour and Close
Tour of Eureka
Close
Thank-you for your attendance
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