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Speakers featured at the show

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. A self-confessed "deal junkie", Richard has backed more than 70 small start-up British companies in the past 12 years. Only 11 have failed. That's a hit-rate of one in four - way ahead of the one-in-ten score of the average venture capitalist.

What's his secret? "I got into business thinking it's all about numbers and markets," he says. "But over the past twelve years, I've realised it's all about people." Find out even more at the show... Find out more about this speaker

David Gold

Classic rags-to-riches story David Gold is a business veteran. From Ann Summers to the Daily Sport to Birmingham FC, David has been through it all. With his great acumen and punishing work schedule, there is nothing that David wouldn't do to ensure success. Find out how to do the same, only at David's seminar! Find out more about this speaker

Levi Roots

Levi Roots' rise to business stardom began with his successful appearance on BBC2's Dragons' Den, and a little product called Reggae Reggae Sauce. He left with the £50,000 cash injection he needed as well as two experienced Dragons – Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh as investors. Levi's creativity and courage in taking on an industry dominated by giants such as Heinz has struck such a chord with Britons that he has been invited to make appearances at the openings of schools and music festivals across the country.

At a time when leading figures and the Government are calling for black role models, Levi provides a shining example of excellence through adversity. Levi Roots... putting music in your food... and rhythm in your business! Find out more about this speaker

Events at the show

Midas Touch

Has your business got what it takes? More importantly, have you? Convinced you could persuade a panel of wealthy entrepreneurs to give your business the financial boost of a lifetime? Well then, here’s your chance!

Pitch and pay will never be the same again. We're giving you the opportunity to come face-to-face with a panel of potential investors, pitch your business plan, and, if it’s good enough, take home a big cash injection! This is the Midas Touch! Find out more about this event

Speed Networking

They say in business it's not what you know, but who you know, and there is no better way to get schmoosing than at Speed Networking, which will match you with other astute business minds from across the country. Countless visitors have found it a perfect way to find what they're looking for in contacts and business partners, and there is no reason why you can't come and find your synergistic sidekick too. So a bit like speed-dating, then, but with better prospects and a get-out clause. Find out more about this event

One-to-Ones

Maybe you'd benefit from the personalised advice of a One-to-One session, which focuses on 14 key areas of business and allows an rare chance for you weigh-up your strengths and weaknesses with an enthusiastic expert advisor, who will be able to tell you where you're going right or wrong and offer some sound solutions. Can you really afford to miss out on free advice like that? Book early to avoid disappointment! Find out more about this event