Name: How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands
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Description: After being founded in 2011, how has Grind evolved into one of London's fastest-growing hospitality brands?

After being founded in 2011, how has Grind evolved into one of London's fastest-growing hospitality brands?

How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands 

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How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands

After being founded in 2011, Grind has spread across London and evolved into an award-winning group of 10 locations serving coffee, food, and cocktails, with both retail and wholesale operations. 

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How I started one of London’s fastestgrowing hospitality brands

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance journalist and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s news reporter and Bristol Local Leader.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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Hello! I am a Programme Manager at Enterprise Nation, with a passion for providing support for small business owners through digital campaigns with our partners. I have a particular love for all things marketing, online and in-person events and strategy!&nbsp;

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I have over 25 years experience across key business functions.
This includes qualified accountant - building budgets, forecasts, cash flow statements, financial analysis, KPI&apos;s
I also have extensive marketing experience - development of value propositions, marketing plans, product launches, pricing.
Finally, the latter part of my career has been focused on strategic planning, exit planning and mergers and acquisitons.
Overall i have real world experience of developing and implementing growth plans which have delivered great results both for my previous employers and also personal clients. Should you wish to eventually sell your business I can help you optimise your business for maximum value and also take your busienss to market and find great buyers.

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Mark DAVIDSON

I have over 25 years experience across key business functions.
This includes qualified accountant - building budgets, forecasts, cash flow statements, financial analysis, KPI&apos;s
I also have extensive marketing experience - development of value propositions, marketing plans, product launches, pricing.
Finally, the latter part of my career has been focused on strategic planning, exit planning and mergers and acquisitons.
Overall i have real world experience of de

How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands

How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands

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