<a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2LCUijR">Enterprise Nation member</a> Brian Watt tells the story of his brand, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sloaneshotchocolate.com/">Sloane's Hot Chocolate</a>.

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The posh hot chocolate brand inspired by the man who brought hot chocolate to Britain

Enterprise Nation member Brian Watt tells the story of his brand, Sloane's Hot Chocolate.

Post Hot Chocolate. We put more cocoa into our hot chocolate so it actually tastes of chocolate.

We blend, make and pack our unique chocolate beads in our studio in Surrey.

We won the best hot chocolate award from The Sunday Telegraph. and have won several Great Taste awards.

We're inspired by Sir Hans Sloane who tasted cocoa and water in Jamaica and thought it was nauseating so set about making his own recipe adding some milk and sugar.

He brought his milk drinking chocolate to London in 1689 and his recipe soon became popular all over the city in places like Whites of Soho.

We launched our range in 2014 and were soon listed in Waitrose and lots of coffee shops who wanted something different from their sugary powders.

Our biggest achievement was becoming number one in Waitrose premium hot chocolates versus some tough competition from big players like Twinings and Charbonnel.

Our next goal is to launch into two or three export markets.

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Brian Watt tells the story of his brand, Sloane's Hot Chocolate.

Running a business today is difficult to do without using digital tools and marketing.  I help clients through this process, ensuring the fundamentals are strong and building from there.

With  over 20 years of Web Development industry experience, I have helped all types of organisations to improve their online presence by crafting their digital strategy and powerful, customer-attracting websites. 

If you are looking for help through a period of change then I would love to journey with you.

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A founder and entrepreneur. Although I carry the labels, I always consider myself a project manager. I love thinking, planning, and executing different projects, from charity food events to education, children, church, and community.

As a Proud jack of all trades, I love trying different techniques and plans and learning from many great people in life. I love solving problems. I started my own small company, the 8pron.com project, to help small businesses. Having 3 generations of food businesses in my background, I am always passionate about food businesses.

In our current era, almost no business can say they don&apos;t need technology and having a digital presence is essential even for the home kitchen or food stall vendors. My current 8pron project is precisely why I created it for.


What I can offer:
<ul>
<li>General Start-up advice and steps to achieve it</li>
<li>How to set up a food business in the UK</li>
<li>How to build an online presence</li>
<li>Essential digital marketing that you need for your business</li>
<li>How to network and create a community</li>
<li>How to Trademark</li>
<li>Budget ways get essential business start-up</li>
<li>What mistake to avoid as a Business Owner.</li>
<li>How to set up events</li>
<li>Many others</li>
</ul>
There&apos;s a way when there&apos;s will. We will solve any problems and explore new ideas together.
Current project:
www.8pron.com
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