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Business Startup Seminars
More than just an exhibition...
The Business Startup show is all about giving the best quality advice to people who want to start up a business or who already run one. If you want help or assistance with any of the following, you mustn't miss this show - it could be the best investment you'll ever make in the future success of your business:
- Planning a business and writing a business plan
- Raising finance and controlling cashflow
- Time management and reducing stress
- Franchising, or buying an existing business
- The latest in communications technology and IT equipment
- Locating the best premises
- Expanding your business
- Bookkeeping, taxation and accountancy (including tax and VAT)
- Intellectual property, patenting and protecting innovations
- Websites, the internet and e-commerce
- Marketing your business
- Importing and exporting
- Training, recruitment and retention
- Motivation, and how to motivate those around you
- Branding, advertising & PR
- Legal advice
Q & A with David Gold: Pure Gold
David Gold, Gold Group and Birmingham City FC
Q & A hosted by David Gold – entrepreneur. Ask David how he rose from rags to being one of Britain’s most successful businessmen and self-made multi-millionaire.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Q&A
Richard Farleigh
There are not too many nice guys in the cut-throat world of big business. But Richard Farleigh is the undisputed ''Mr Nice'' of hit BBC show Dragons'' Den. Come and see for yourself.
> Read full details and speakers biography.An Audience With Martin Webb hosted by Rachel Elnaugh.
Martin Webb
From that first idea, Martin will talk about how to take the huge leap, the crucial steps, the emotional roller coaster, pressures on the family and the financial planning to achieve your dreams and make a profit.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Doug Richard's Essential Steps To Business Success
Doug Richard, School for Startups
Doug's seminar will be underpinned by his dedication to start-ups. Based on his unique experience and knowledge, he will take you through the key steps to succeed in business.
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Sylvia Tidy-Harris, Womenspeakers.Co.Uk & Menspeakers.Co.Uk
A fascinating insight into how Sylvia has succeeded in business even though she started the first of her agencies with only a £1000 and very little business knowledge.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Dragon’s Den’s sauciest and most musical success story yet
Levi Roots
When Levi Roots sang his way into £50k cash injection on Dragon's Den he started a chain reaction. Weeks later his Reggae Reggae Sauce was a national sellout. Levi shares his experience, his song - and little sauce...
The iTeddy Journey
Imran Hakim
Imran is one of the most successful individuals to gain investment from BBC's Dragon's Den after he pitched his innovative iteddy product. Find out how he successfully launched the award winning iteddy and associated license platform in over 40 countries including every UK toy retailer.
How to put more money in your bank account – guaranteed!
Jonathan Jay, TV celebrity and entrepreneur
Ignore his advice at your peril. Multimillionaire entrepreneur, Jonathan Jay, will show you his 'Business Start-Up Success System' and show you – with plenty of humour – how to avoid the mistakes he has made himself. This seminar will make you and save you money.
> Read full details and speakers biography.The 10 skills you must have to make your start-up a success
Brad Rosser
It is a sad fact that most start-ups fail. Indeed, only 20% will make it to their sixth birthday. But success is not dependent upon being a "genius" or having the "perfect" idea. Brad Rosser, one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs, will show you the "10 skills you must have to make your start-up a success."
> Read full details and speakers biography.Prosperity Principles for Business and Life
Deirdre Bounds, Deirdrebounds.com
“People laughed when I said that I wanted to start an ethical travel company and take it global with no experience... until a FTSE100 company bought it for an eight figure sum!” Today, I’ve made prosperity my mantra in all areas of my life – and I’ll show you how to do the same – just by using the right principles.”
Dealing with Companies House
Tanya Lang, Companies House
This is a must see seminar for anyone looking to start up a limited company. All companies will have to, at some point, deal with Companies House. By coming to our seminar you will learn, how to firstly incorporate a limited company. You will then be told how to keep the company on the public register by submitting certain pieces of statutory information on a yearly basis. We will also notify you on how to deal with Companies House online via our WebFiling service and highlight key Companies Act changes.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Business Planning – Will your idea work?
Alan Gleeson, Palo Alto Sofware
One of the most challenging areas of Business Planning is trying to forecast the demand for your new product or service. A lot hinges on producing an accurate estimate and then delivering the numbers. This speech will teach you how to estimate demand for your idea and help you to turn it in to a winning business plan.
> Read full details and speakers biography.How To Become a Success Coach
Nick Horan, Catalyst Coaching
I will cover why there is a need for Coaches and highlight the skills and qualities needed to build a successful business in coaching, discussing the opportunities and differences in Corporate and Life Coaching.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Starting a Business in a Recession
David Lester
David will speak about why recessions can be fabulous for new businesses, and how to make your new business a success. In addition David will talk about what worked for him, and what didn’t, so you can learn from someone else’s mistakes. If you’re interested in making your business a success, don’t miss this seminar.
Change Your Mind About Office Printers
Beth de Ávila, Imaging and Printing Group, HP UK
How can you make your business look bigger than it actually is? How can you project your company’s image with greater impact? How can you find more time when you don’t have enough time to begin with? How can you do all this while saving money? HP’s new printing solutions are here to help.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Company Dynamics: At Last, Software That Gets The Work Done
Martin Veitch, MD , Business Works International Ltd
Martin will explain how software can increase sales, streamline work, solve problems and grow businesses. By providing business tools within straightforward processes you’ll see how good software gets the work done
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Simon Coulson MBA, Internet Business School LLP
Listen as Simon Coulson MBA outlines internet marketing strategies to massively grow your business. Learn how to get your business on the 1st page of Google.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Health and Wellness: The Next Trillion Dollar Industry
Paul Barlow, Xocai – The Healthy Chocolate
Learn about the explosive Health and Wellness industry which is growing at a rate of $250 Million each DAY! An introduction to Xocai (show-sigh), The Healthy Chocolate, which is positioned as the Health and Wellness market leader with their delicious and all-natural antioxidant rich Belgian dark chocolate products.Operating in more than 11 countries, with the opening of the United Kingdom for business in January 2009. Find out how you can take a bite of the action and become one of the first Healthy Chocolate Millionaires in the UK with this incredible opportunity.
> Read full details and speakers biography.HR Advice for the start up business
Emma Williams, HR Initiatives Limited
If you are starting a business you’ll need competent, capable staff to help you run and build your business. HR Initiatives will guide you through the important things you need to know when taking on staff and how to make sure that you manage your biggest asset…your people!
> Read full details and speakers biography.Micrionix™+ The complete business with the flexibility to fit around you!
Richard Edwards, Xeria Solutions Ltd
Just add drive and determination to succeed with a Micrionix™+ carpet & upholstery cleaning business – no experience required. Low investment, thorough training, exceptional products, proven to endure whatever the economy.
> Read full details and speakers biography.How Chartered Accountants Help Businesses Grow
David Adams, ICAEW
David Adams FCA has many years’ experience working with companies aspiring to grow, first as a corporate financier, later as a business coach. In this seminar he explains how chartered accountants help you to launch and then grow your business.
The new way to communicate for small businesses with .tel
Henri Asseily, Telnic Limited
Managing technology can be a challenge that small businesses owners could do without. However, .tel can help you be found and manage your online and traditional communications easily and cheaply.
> Read full details and speakers biography.The Utility Warehouse Business Opportunity
Alison Paraduik, Ian Barnes, The Utility Warehouse Discount Club
An overview of the Utility Warehouse Business Opportunity by Authorised Distributors Alison Paradiuk and Ian Barnes.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Making the most of Intellectual Property (IP) in Business – an overview of IP
Dave Morgan, UK Intellectual Property Office
This talk will cover the four elements of Intellectual Property, Trade marks, Copyright, Patents and Designs, both in terms of how to use IP to the best advantage in your business and how to protect your ideas.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Financing your business - how, what, who & when!
Kirsty McGregor , The Corporate Finance Network
Running a business is tough enough, but doing it without appropriate having working capital in place makes it 10 times harder. Kirsty will give you the benefit of her years of experience.
Introduction to Community Interest Companies (C.I.C.s)
Sara Burgess, Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Comp
Sara will provide an overview of community interest companies (CICs) including the key features of a CIC, the application process, the eligibility criteria and the types of community interest companies.
Ecoglo Business Opportunity
Mary Dimond , Ecoglo International
Find out how to operate your own Ecoglo sales and installation business. Ecoglo’s patented step edge and path marking products provide superior visibility in daylight, a bright glow that lasts all night and anti-slip material for all weather safety. Ecoglo is recognised as a world leader in this technology and has major installations around the globe.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Getting Connected
Chris Edwards, BT Business
Getting Connected – This presentation looks at cost effective communications solutions for new and fledgling businesses.
> Read full details and speakers biography.How to Franchise your Business
Nick Williams, Franchise Development Services Ltd
Based on the presenting Company’s 27 years of experience they will outline how a Company can prepare themselves for expansion by Franchising. A brief walk through of the three main stages will provide a valuable insight for owners of a successful business that are considering expansion by Franchising.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Starting a business- Getting the best from the Shell Livewire website
Anna Lawn-Thomas, Shell Livewire
Want to start a business?-In this session Anna will take you through how to use the Shell LiveWIRE website to get the most out of the interactive tools and make your business a success.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Working Smarter with your BlackBerry Smartphone - hints and tips
Geraint Thomas, Research In Motion UK LTD
This hands-on session provides an overview of BlackBerry smartphone features and functions as well as helpful tips and tricks to help you become more efficient.
So I got myself a website. All I need now is visitors.
Stuart Spice, Mr Site Ltd
Chances are, you’ve got a website but finding it hard to attract those elusive visitors. Stuart will give you some useful tips and tricks to increase the traffic to your website.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Goal Powering – The fastest way to get results and achieve success
Dee Shipman & Paul Jacobs, New Oceans – NLP Training & Coaching Academy
Imagine a strategy that GUARANTEED you ALWAYS reach your goals, outcomes, objectives! Well, no need to imagine.........! In just 30 minutes our GOAL POWERING will show you how!
> Read full details and speakers biography.Hints and Tips for creating an effective Website
Roger Marriott DipM MinstM, BT Business
Discover what is needed to create a successful web presence, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Reduce your overheads and improve your profitability with virtual business relationships.
Sally Cleary-Corbett, iBridge
Thinking of starting up a business, or perhaps you have an established company. iBridge will provide useful tips on key business development initiatives that can make your online business a continuing success.
> Read full details and speakers biography.What makes a successful website?
Stuart Fuller, Easily.co.uk
Unsure how to get your website off the ground? Confused by technology? Let us explain a clear way through the jargon.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Your Business Home: Finding the Affordable and Flexible Space Lease Your Business Needs
Matthew Purser, Studley (UK) Limited
Matthew Purser, one of the UK's leading property experts specializing in the representation of only tenants and occupiers, discusses how to find the right business space at the right price, and with flexible terms to accommodate your growing business. Navigate legal complexities, maximise space efficiency, and avoid expensive pitfalls in negotiations with landlords.
Success with wellness jewellery and cosmetics
Dr. Fernando Amado
This seminar will introduce our company and products. Come to hear about the booming business idea in the wellness branch: magnetic jewellery in combination with cosmetics.
> Read full details and speakers biography.The Five Secrets of a Successful Business
Rob Golding , Othello Technology Systems
If you are already in business, just starting your business or simply thinking about starting a business, then you need to know the secrets of all successful companies ...
> Read full details and speakers biography.Need Cash? Barter luck next time
John Attridge, Bartercard UK
Join John to - Find funding without banks [interest free]
- Beat up your competition mercilessly
- Create a marketing fund to die for
- Buy stuff with up to 87% discount EVERY time
Cash Flow Creator
Mark Dalton , Wealth Intelligence Academy
Most start-up businesses fail within their first year, either because they don't have an action plan, or because they digress too soon and the strategy becomes blurred. Cashflow Creator will teach tried and tested techniques of how to build positively cash flowing businesses, regardless of the market and what those around you may be telling you ‘what or what not to do’.
> Read full details and speakers biography.An Introduction To Digital Marketing
Andy Cummins (Midas Touch Winner 2006), CJV Digital Ltd
Are you getting enough? Leads, sales leads, more sales leads, even more sales leads, 24x7 digital sales leads direct to your inbox! Turn your business marketing issues into digital sale lead generation opportunities.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Storage and Distribution from your desktop
Tim Gale, Easy PostUK Ltd
Tim Gale will explain how Easy Posts unique and complete fulfilment service, will avoid costly mistakes, reduce your administration and add considerable value to your business.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Where the smart investors are putting their money in today’s market
Steve Bolton, Platinum Property Partners
Focusing on property as a wealth creation tool in the current market, talking about how to maximise capital gain and cash yield while avoiding many of the pitfalls commonly associated with property investment.
The Make-up of Business Success
Emma Wimhurst , EMpwr
Discover how my Cosmetics Business became a multi-million pound success. Learn about the gloss, the glamour, the high-heels and the hard work...and how to achieve success using my proven method – 7 Business Disciplines
> Read full details and speakers biography.Business opportunities within the Financial Solutions Market.
Gary Forrest, Guardian Financial Group Ltd
Financial solutions for today’s economy and the opportunities within it.
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Gerard O’Donovan, Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd
Learn from one of Europe’s Top Life and Business Coaches. Understand how rewarding and fulfilling a career as a coach can be
> Read full details and speakers biography.Traders Secrets Seminar
Gary Lafferty, Knowledge to Action Ltd.
Learn how to create an immediate monthly income tax-free, trading the UK stock market in UP or DOWN markets. You will learn how to identify high profitability stocks to trade now, risk manage your portfolio with only 1% risk per trade, generate long term wealth from only 1 hour a month and identify solid profitable stocks for long term wealth.
> Read full details and speakers biography.The 9 P’s of Success in 2009- Finance, Marketing and Business Development
Colin Davison, Cranleys
Colin Davison, Business Development Specialist looks at the practical methods clients can use to ensure they are successful in 2009. Broken down by practical tips, it will mean all will benefit. From marketing to investors, to building a startup quickly- all will be explained in this interactive meeting.
What if? – Affordable, Effective Disaster Planning for SME’s
Matthew Hodges-Long, DisasterRecoveryManager.com
The impact of unplanned business interruption (fire, flood, burglary etc.) is often fatal for SME businesses and is not usually covered by insurance. This seminar explores the practical and affordable steps SME’s can take to improve their Disaster Readiness
> Read full details and speakers biography.The Economy is our Best Friend
Daniel Norell, Nu Skin Enterprises
How can you capitalize on the impeccable timing of the economy? Nu Skin Enterprises creates a new USD millionaire every 5 days. www.ns-spa.com
> Read full details and speakers biography.Domain Names - Protecting your valuable brand online
Matt Mansell , Domainmonster.com
Learn the latest from the domain industry, ensuring you’re protected online. Domainmonster.com will walk you through the pending changes at ICANN and how to protect your brand from cybersquatters!
> Read full details and speakers biography.Opportunity Assessment Mini Masterclass
Dr. Tim Meldrum , City University Research and Enterprise Unit
How to assess the commercial potential of inventions, ideas, and business opportunities.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Taking the headache out of technology - Getting your IT systems up and running
Owen Daley , Your Instant Office by SilverBug Ltd
New technologies, combined with expert advice and support, can take a business a long way. Let us talk you through the essentials for getting yourself started, without breaking the bank.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Discover The 7 Key Skills to Be A Great Coach
Nick Bolton, The SMART School of Coaching
Coaching is growing! And these times of change, opportunities for coaches are increasing exponentially. Come to this seminar and discover 7 key skills that you'll need to excel as a coach and create a fabulous coaching business. So, if you're considering coaching as a career, this seminar is unmissable!!
Mentors: Why you need them. How you find them.
Jonathan Pfahl, The Rockstar Group of Companies
In this discussion, Jonathan Pfahl, the owner of the Rockstar Group of Companies will use real life examples of entrepreneurs who have seen their businesses soar as a result of using a successful business mentor. He will also give you the opportunity to find a mentor for you!
> Read full details and speakers biography.Making The Internet Work For Your Business
David Fowler, Local2me Ltd
The Internet provides easy ways to cut costs, maximise exposure and generate new income. Hear examples (without too much tech speak) of how to bring web 2.0 to your business.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Generating revenue from your web site
Paul Duffield , ITS Magic
Many companies have web sites frequently well designed but only generating very little business. It doesn’t need to be that way! Correctly done your website can generate you millions.
Adversity in Business “The Naked Truth”
Bradley Chapman, Million Impossible – The Entrepreneur Network
It is inevitable that Entrepreneurs will at some stage during their business careers face adversity – how much damage any adversity causes your business depends on how you overcome it – Can you afford not to be ready to deal with adversity when it comes?
> Read full details and speakers biography.Take it for granted you can’t get a grant, what should you do instead?
Tas Gooden, Prevista Limited
We look at the sources of funds that are available, from research bursaries to soft loans, together we then examine the role of documents in any funding proposal.
> Read full details and speakers biography.How to survive in recession – master class
Dr Aniko Zagon, Entelliz Limited
This seminar offers an insight into how to make to most of expert business advice to solve a variety of commonly encountered business problems.
> Read full details and speakers biography.How to start and run a successful home business or small office with Viking Direct & Winweb
Stefan TÖPFER, WINWEB INTERNATIONAL LTD
Bootstrapping - a short beginners guide.
Q & A Session.
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Unlocking the power of the internet for business success
Andy Peterson , Eclipse Internet
If you just use broadband to surf the internet and host a small website you could be missing a trick. Andy reveals the potential of how you can use your broadband connection for business success.
> Read full details and speakers biography.“The Business Opportunity of 2009” for just £1699-00
Julian Edwards, Capital Entertainment Limited
This presentation will show you the market potential, our products and how you can secure your own exclusive territory today and start earning tomorrow.
> Read full details and speakers biography.No need to pay to send them your way
Adiel Khan, Prevista Limited
Discover low cost and tested techniques to drive traffic to your website.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Big Steps, Little Steps – The Journey
Maria Darling, Shoes Glorious Shoes Limited
Women entrepreneurs represent one of the fastest growing business segments in the UK; Maria Darling set up her franchise through a chance conversation with a friend and size 2 feet.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Ecoflow – The Company of Choices that is Changing Lives
Paul Markland , Ecoflow
What does Direct Selling have to offer in times of recession and economic turmoil? Why should a person looking for supplementary or full time income consider the Ecoflow Opportunity?
> Read full details and speakers biography.Learn how to make money as the world shifts to online video communication.
Gary Parker, VMdirect
Gary Parker will be sharing with you an amazing new technology which is revolutionising the way the world communicates. More importantly, he will be revealing how you can position yourself ahead of this wave and generate residual income streams giving you time and financial freedom.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Buying software just doesn’t make sense!
Ian Graham, Re-cursion Software Limited
The software industry has taught us to pay excessively for software that we don’t even own, over and over again. Ian Graham, Director of Technology at re-cursion software will challenge this behaviour and suggest effective alternatives for businesses in 2009.
> Read full details and speakers biography.What is ‘Cloud Computing’ and how will it benefit my business?
Bart Thomas, Cloud Nine
Cloud Computing represents the biggest shift in computing since the birth of the Internet. The benefits for the SME are increased speed, security, reliability, simplicity and cost savings.
> Read full details and speakers biography.More Sales, More Profit, More Wealth, Predictably…
Gordon D’Silva, Gordons Knight & Co Limited
To avoid traps most small businesses fall into, this presentation highlights pitfalls and how to overcome them. This seminar is essential if your financial security relies on your business performance.
> Read full details and speakers biography.Business Minds, Web Designs!
Neil Elram, Internet Business Solutions Ltd
Join Neil from Internet Business Solutions as he explains how you can make your online marketing successful and profitable.
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