The Informer March 2017

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Member in the Spotlight

Working abroad

Shenaly Amin of LeoVegas, world leader and innovator in mobile gaming

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When work and play combine, discover the ideal locations to mix business with pleasure

I n f o r m e r Issue 03

March 2017

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LET’S START THE MEETING Collaborate and create, debate and decide – your future meeting space is interactive, productive and exciting

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INTRODUCTION

ADAM BLASKEY FOUNDER & CEO The Clubhouse

W e l come interactive video wall is the ideal solution for any business looking to work on its strategy, boost engagement, enhance creativity and foster collaboration by allowing you to think differently about what you do. Our team at The Clubhouse is available to demonstrate how the MTCanvus video wall works, so please ask if you would like to know more about its capabilities and how to use it.

Each month we put one of our members in the spotlight and in this issue we are delighted to feature Shenaly Amin who heads up LeoVegas in the UK – a world leader and innovator in mobile gaming.

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On Wednesday 29 March, our guest speaker will be Peter Roberts, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Pure Gym, now the UK’s largest gym operator with 185 locations across the UK. A phenomenal success story for a business that only launched in 2009, so please join us to hear how Peter has achieved so much in such a short space of time.

Finally, as The Clubhouse is designed to meet the requirements of growing businesses of all shapes and sizes, if there is anything either myself or the team can do to help or if you have any suggestions as to how we can further improve what we offer, please get in touch.

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Give Up Control Micromanaging will limit your company’s growth potential. Effective delegation and allowing decisions to be made at all levels – accepting that sometimes mistakes happen – will get you there quicker.

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In running businesses, and with today’s ‘always on’ culture, it’s rare that we take a complete break. With half term behind us and the Easter holidays approaching, this month in The Informer we have some great ideas of how to mix business with pleasure – whether you prefer mountains or beach, land or the sea.

However, if it’s all about work and you haven’t yet tried our fully interactive MTCanvus video wall in The Greenhouse, turn to page 4 to find out more. In partnership with MultiTaction, a company founded in 2007 by a group of research scientists in Helsinki, The Greenhouse with the MTCanvus

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THE GREENHOUSE

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One of the most exciting technological developments at The Clubhouse St James’s is the MultiTaction MTCanvus iWall in The Greenhouse. You may have walked passed it and wondered, how it would be relevant to my business and is it easy to use?

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he answer is yes – it’s easy to use and it’s definitely relevant if you want to maximise productivity and output. Apart from the obvious engagement (ie fun) factor of a giant video wall, it’s the interactive element that makes it so appealing. Gone is the era of day-long meetings where an individual stood up with a lone presentation sending their co-workers to sleep or struggled with a flimsy flip chart.

Now we discuss and debate, we brainstorm and collaborate, and we take decisions there and then.

Getting the most out of a meeting requires a new approach. It needs a new type of meeting space that is less about command and control, and more about collaboration and creation. The Greenhouse is this space. For this type of meeting, you need to use large-scale touch displays to enable seamless interaction between the physical and digital worlds; something that offers all the functionality you

expect from your iPad but on a scale where groups, as opposed to just individuals, can interact with it. Instead of meetings that work as staid monologues, you could have access to live data and real situational awareness enabling open, collaborative and productive dialogue.

You can pull in data from multiple sources to one giant display and present the information side by side in a series of live ‘windows’ that are all fully interactive. In this environment there is no digital divide: you can interact with the screen using a range of media including your fingers, infrared pens and other everyday objects. Bring your own device and share content onto the interactive walls, and with seamless integration across laptops, smart devices and interactive displays, you can easily save and access content at any time – and for those not in the room, you can also video conference. Welcome to the new age of meetings. ●

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF A MEETING REQUIRES A NEW APPROACH. IT NEEDS A NEW TYPE OF MEETING SPACE THAT IS LESS ABOUT COMMAND AND CONTROL, AND MORE ABOUT COLLABORATION AND CREATION LEARN MORE If you would like to find out more about The Greenhouse at The Clubhouse and how it can be used to transform your meetings, we would be more than happy to organise a training session for you or your team.

Email meet@theclubhouselondon.com or ask at the Front Desk for more information.

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MEMBER STRAPLINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SHENALY AMIN UK COUNTRY MANAGER LeoVegas

Ahea d of th e g a me Tell us about your company.

LeoVegas is the innovation leader in mobile gaming entertainment — LeoVegas casino provides world-class entertainment and offers over 700 games on mobiles, tablets and computers. Our multi-award-winning platform offers a completely new standard for what you can and should expect from gaming on your mobile device. It is internationally recognised as a leader in mobile gaming and has won several prestigious industry awards, including EGR’s ‘Slot Operator of the Year 2015’, ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’, ‘Innovation in Mobile and Tablet’, ‘Innovation in Casino’, ‘Affiliate Program of the Year’ and the International Gaming Award for ‘Casino Operator of the Year 2016’. EGR Power 50 List ranks LeoVegas as the most influential mobile gaming operator.

What project are you most excited about right now?

The upcoming launch of our new brand ambassador. All will be revealed soon on TV so keep an eye out on ITV, Comedy Central, Dave and many more.

What has been your biggest success so far?

For me personally, launching LeoVegas Sports in the UK. It’s an incredibly saturated market out there and very hard to cut through.

However, the launch of our sportsbook in May 2016 was a success and brand awareness continues to increase. For LeoVegas on the whole, I would say our biggest achievement to date is becoming a publicly listed company in March 2016, further strengthening our brand values and proposition within the market.

Where can members find you?

Usually on the first floor hidden away in one of the booths. ●

How has being a member of The Clubhouse contributed to the success of your business?

The Clubhouse has been a great space to hold client meetings, interviews and internal business meetings without the hassle of arranging a place to meet. When you are working from home, like myself, it’s a little tricky to conduct business meetings without a central space. The Clubhouse has also helped to show our clients how serious we are about the growth and expansion of the business within the UK market.

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The Clubhouse has helped show our clients how serious we are about the growth of the business in the UK market

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QUICK-FIRE ROUND

Favourite place to go in London?

Museums, I love them all.

Who inspires you and why?

My colleagues. I have a very small team of three but we are as active as a team of 10.

They inspire me every day with the way they handle situations. They are so knowledgeable and don’t give themselves enough credit.

Best bit of advice you’ve been given?

Take a step back and remember life is for living – best advice for someone like me who can never put the phone down or ignore emails. Good business can only be done if you’re in a good place yourself.

If you were on a desert island, what would you bring?

Sugar – a small dose keeps me going for days.

Which super power would you like to have?

Flight – so I can escape to the Maldives whenever I want.

What is the worst business ‘faux-pas’ you’ve committed?

Discussing business at meals. When you live and breathe the business it’s hard not to, but mealtimes are for eating and socialising, business will follow if you have a solid foundation with the client.

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WHAT’S THIS HAPPENING? EVENTS MONTH

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Moving your growing business to the Cloud

An Evening with Peter Roberts, founder of Pure Gym

WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH 8:00AM-10:00AM FREE FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Wh a t ’s o n ?

You are likely to have used at least one Cloudbased service such as Google Docs, Dropbox or Salesforce. But have you considered moving your entire business to a consolidated Cloud platform? The experts at Building Zones, our IT partner, invite you to a workshop incorporating a case study of how one company has successfully migrated its workload to the Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform. It will demonstrate the benefits of Cloud working including scalability and flexibility, no hardware or maintenance costs and ‘pay as you go’ pricing. In addition, you can find out how to protect your Cloud-based data from cyberattacks and meet compliance requirements.

WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 6:30PM-8:30PM FREE TO MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS £25 FOR NON-MEMBERS Join us to hear from Peter Roberts, founder and non-executive director of Pure Gym (the UK’s largest gym operator). Peter is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished career in the leisure industry. His earlier ventures include the formation of Langdale Group Plc, which sold for £29m in 1989 to Scottish & Newcastle, and nightclub company Luminar, which completed a successful IPO in 1998. In 2000 Peter founded Golden Tulip Hotels, sold to Whitbread in 2008. In 2015 Peter was named a winner in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards and overall winner for the North of England. On top of all that, Peter has recently started two new businesses in the leisure sector.

HOW TO BOOK: VISIT THECLUBHOUSELONDON.COM OR ASK AT THE FRONT DESK

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Theatre

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BEAU BRUMMELL

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Winter 1819. The most stylish man of his day (to whom a statue will later be raised in Jermyn Street) lives in exile in a madhouse in Calais. The mind of George Bryan Brummell, known as The Beau, revels in past glories when he dominated the worlds of fashion and wit. He is convinced his old friend King George IV will visit him to restore his position in society. However, Beau’s valet, fired by revolutionary zeal, has other plans. A black comedy combining the grandeur of King Lear with the wit of Blackadder.

Handel & Hendrix in London is made up of two residences: Handel’s house at 25 Brook Street and Hendrix’s flat on the top floor of 23 Brook Street. Handel House is the building in which the composer George Frideric Handel lived from 1723 until his death in 1759, while Hendrix Flat occupies the upper floor of 23 Brook Street, in which Jimi Hendrix lived from July 1968 to March 1969. Visitors can enjoy a selection of rooms in both residences which contain exhibits of the musicians’ work, life and times.

Set amongst the tailors and hat makers of the famous Jermyn Street, Wiltons restaurant is quintessential English at its best. This elegant yet cosy institution has been serving London’s elite since 1742. Try the tender gammon (from the daily carving trolley) served with a silky pomme puree, accompanied with a light glass of Beaujolais. The service is attentive and knowledgeable, plus you might end up being seated next to a Lord.

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WORKING ABROAD

Ou t of of f i ce Hotel Tannenhof, St Anton, Austria For luxury and attention to detail beyond any traveller’s remit, and for those who really want to mix business with pleasure, the penthouse suite at the 5*Superior Hotel Tannenhof is a jaw-dropping option. With views over St Anton, the hotel originally housed 22 rooms; now there are just seven warmly designed, contemporary suites. Highly trained staff, an award-winning chef and elegant spa combined create a homely hotel with alpine charm. If you do need to work, your personal office complete with Mac, printer, Wifi and stationery awaits – from here you can watch the first lift queues die down and choose your moment to hit the slopes (via your private Maserati 4X4 to which ever ski area you want to go).

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On holiday and working?

If you run your own business, the chances are yes, you are.

Whether you are a skier or sun worshipper, we’ve sought out the best spaces from which to get the job done when you’re away from The Clubhouse 1

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Hubud, Ubud, Bali As the founders say themselves, “Hubud isn’t just a co-working space in Bali. It’s a radically supportive bamboo haven of big ideas.” Super-fast internet, micro-environments designed for socialising, solitude, or a healthy mix of both, storage lockers, air-conditioned meeting rooms and events and workshops from some of the world’s leading experts all reside in Hubud.

Members are encouraged to collaborate, to dream, and to connect to Bali itself. Whether you’re considering a life change but don’t want to check out completely, or planning a long-haul holiday but you need to stay connected, this could be the place for you.

Coboat, the Mediterranean How about working aboard a beautiful catamaran sailing the seven seas? If you’re an adventurous entrepreneur, a digital nomad or a visionary start-up, this could be your dream come true. “Collaborate, innovate and create with fellow Coboaters aboard one of the most inspirational coworking environments in the world,” say the organisers. “Detach from land.

Free your mind. Immerse yourself in nature.

Boost your productivity on the high seas. Life aboard Coboat is all about achieving balance and creating a life to love.” When you need a break from work, get unplugged, connect with others or dive into the crystal clear blue water. There’s fast, reliable internet, a community of entrepreneurs and freelancers, and an opportunity to learn to sail.

Welcome aboard!

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Mountain Hub, Verbier, Switzerland A new co-working space and business lounge in one of Switzerland’s best-loved resorts, Mountain Hub Verbier is a great option. Providing both short-term hot desks and longer term desks, Mountain Hub is also home to the business community in Verbier – they host various events, workshops and presentations throughout the year. Their goal is clear – to create, inspire and collaborate with like-minded professionals in a fun and innovative atmosphere. With high-speed internet, free tea and coffee, a meeting room and print and copying services – all just 150 metres from the main ski lift – you can combine productivity and a great day’s skiing with ease.

CoWorking Karma, Tulum, Mexico Situated on the Riviera Maya, Tulum is Mexico’s jewel, offering beautiful beaches, a rich cultural life, and ambient climate – no wonder over one million Americans and Canadians are living on this coast. CoWorking Karma Tulum offers fast WiFi, snacks and drinks, a storage cube, USB outlets at every seat, all in a zen-like environment to produce a motivated working environment. Members include yoga instructors, start-up entrepreneurs, property managers and even artists.

Good vibes – with Wifi.

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If you do need to work, your personal office complete with Mac, printer, Wifi and stationery awaits – from here you can watch the first lift queues die down and choose your moment to hit the slopes (via your private Maserati 4X4 to your chosen ski area)

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