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Make the most of your time at Business Startup by visiting one of the co-located shows this November.

As well as Business Startup, The Business Show and T10+, you’ll also find Going Global, Rural Entrepreneur Live, Farm Business Innovation, and Country House Business Innovation. All of these great events are held at the same venue on the same dates and they’re completely free to attend.

Register for your free ticket online at www.businessboxoffice.co.uk

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This November, we’ve assembled an amazing array of Britain’s best business people, industry leaders and the most influential companies to provide you with an incredible amount of information that’s crucial for any start-up, as well as the opportunity to make those essential contacts over the two days of the show.

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We know that starting a new business can be tough – we had to start somewhere, too! That’s why we’ve done our utmost to support Britain’s start-ups over 31 wonderful Business Startup exhibitions and conferences. In that time, we have combined our expertise with legends of business to help thousands of start-ups to get off the starting blocks and set up their own successful SMEs.

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Business Startup makes it as easy as possible for you to connect with thousands of visitors across the two days of the show, with dedicated networking features that include The Boardroom, Business Connections, and Speed Networking. Places for workshops and many of the features are limited and fill up fast, so don’t miss out - book your place now at www.bstartup.com Last, but by no means least, every single exhibitor is listed to the rear of this guide, with a floorplan so you know where to find them. Covering every kind of product, tool or solution for successful start-ups, Business Start-Up gathers together everything you need under one roof.

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The keynote seminars at Business Startup are all delivered by respected entrepreneurs who have built successful brands from their start-up roots, experts who have established themselves at the forefront of their discipline, and thought leaders who are shaping the new business landscape in Britain. These keynote speakers will share their insight and experience with you to inspire, inform and advise you as you take your first steps on your business adventure.

If you’re going to learn, learn from the best.

Turn the page now to start reading about the amazing schedule of speakers that will be delivering the keynote schedule at Business Startup this November. And don’t forget to check the full seminar schedule for even more chances to find out about a huge array of topics for any start-up.

All of our seminars are completely free to attend and there’s no need to book in advance, but they are incredibly popular and often fill up fast, so please get there early to avoid disappointment.

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As well as the seminars, there is also an exclusive programme of 60 smaller group workshop sessions covering everything from start-up finance and investments to mentoring and online business. Every one of these interactive workshops is led by an expert, meaning that you will find the very finest information and advice for your start-up. And if you’re looking for funding, don’t miss the chance to make the pitch of your life to a panel of millionaires with Midas Touch. If you’re not ready to make your own pitch, why not take your place in the audience to cheer on the candidates?

The one thing that every start-up needs is good advice. Getting everything right from the outset will not only save you from making potentially costly mistakes, but it could make the difference between success or survival. You can pore over online forums, or join a local business group, but when you want the very best advice from the very best in British business, you come to Business Startup.

This is our 32nd rodeo and we’ve spent every one of the previous shows listening to what our visitors tell us they need access to when starting up their own business. In that time, we have built close relationships with the most recognisable, respected and renowned business leaders who have proven that they can not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk.

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every topic for start-ups and entrepreneurs, it can be difficult to decide which ones are your ‘must-attends’, so you’ll find all our keynote speakers and the subjects they will deliver, starting on the next page.

So, you’ve decided it’s time to stop dreaming and start doing – it’s time to get that start-up started up! Congratulations; you’re joining a growing number of British entrepreneurs who have stepped away from the 9-5, stopped being a wage slave and taken control of their own destiny. These are exciting times.

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RICHARD REED

CO-FOUNDER INNOCENT DRINKS, ART EVERYWHERE, JAMJAR AND THE REED PAGE FOUNDATION

Richard Reed is the co-founder of innocent, the No.1 smoothie brand in Europe. The business was started from a market stall in 1999 by Richard and two friends and has grown into a business with a turnover of over £200m, selling in 15 different countries across Europe.

The innocent business is led by a mission to ‘taste good and do good’, and gives ten percent of profits each year to charity. The founders recently sold their controlling stake in innocent to Coca Cola in a deal valuing the business at over half a billion dollars and remain on the board as minority shareholders.

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How To Go From ‘Start’ To ‘Up’ Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent, JamJar Investments and supporter of Virgin StartUp talks about taking the plunge with a new business. He will share the stage with young entrepreneur, Lily Rice, founder of Lexie Sport. Lily is supported by Virgin StartUp (stand no. 682), who are on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good - by helping early-stage entrepreneurs get funding, get a mentor and get ahead.

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As well as co-founding innocent, Richard is the co-founder of JamJar Investments, a company that backs young entrepreneurs; the co-founder of Art Everywhere, the world’s largest art show; and the co-founder of The Reed Page Foundation, a personal charity that funds peace-brokering and environmental protection initiatives across the world. Richard is also Chairman of the innocent foundation, a Patron of Peace One Day and has at various stages in his career been

a non-Executive at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, a director of the human rights charity Videre and a government advisor on entrepreneurship. Richard and innocent’s awards include winning E&Y’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Britain’s Greatest Business at ITV’s Great Britons Awards; Most Admired Business Leader by Marketing magazine; National Business Awards’ Small/Medium Business of the Year, and Orange Innovative Company of the Year.

“This is a serious business...Reed has proved that you can create a successful brand without breaking the bank. Innocent has shaken up the branding rules” Financial Times “I love this business. You should be proud to work here” Bill Clinton

Vicki is a vibrant and engaging entrepreneur who has helped numerous entrepreneurs to follow her example and move from a limited income to become a millionaire. Could you be next?

Vicki Wusche is a property investor, mentor and successful business owner. Named one of the top 25 most influential people in property, she has written three best-selling books on how to turn property investment into a profitable business and is regularly featured in the Telegraph and other press and media.

Vicki spends much of her time teaching key business principals to her clients, helping them to understand how their business will make a profit, when it will make a profit and how it can make more profit.

A regular speaker at The Business Show, Vicki frequently inspires the audience to take action and start their businesses by implementing key principals using her inspired business resources. She then helps those that connect with her to implement those keys principals which make businesses more successful.

FRIDAY | BUSINESS STARTUP KEYNOTE HALL | 13:15 - 13:45 Build A Better Business: Break Your Reliance On Your Monthly Wage Understanding the value of your time and how to use it to attract your ideal client is a crucial step in making a profit and building a better business. So many companies fail to understand where they make a profit, when they make a profit and even if it is worth their time. Learn the three easy steps to build a profitable business that makes life a pleasure not a chore.

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JAMES CAAN

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James Caan knew from a young age that he wanted to run his own business. His father owned a successful leather goods manufacturing company, but James decided not to take up the family business and became an entrepreneur, leaving school at 16 with no qualifications.

The young Caan spent the mid-1980s forging a successful career in recruitment before founding Alexander Mann, a UK recruitment business that he grew to £130m turnover and 30 offices worldwide and which was sold for £260m last year.

But that wasn’t enough for the ambitious young entrepreneur, who had also launched Humana International, a franchising model with 147 offices in 30 countries which he sold in 1999.

James was invited to join the panel of the highly popular BBC TV show Dragons’ Den in 2007, since then he has invested in a diverse range of businesses and become a familiar face in living rooms around the world. And that isn’t even his day job! James is now CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw and one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, backing people with passion. Clearly not one to rest on his laurels, James has now launched, and is chairman of, Start-Up Loans – the government backed scheme helping people to start in business.

As if that wasn’t enough, James is also the author of three best-selling books, is a LinkedIn influencer and thought leader on

entrepreneurship with over two million followers, has recently launched his very own ‘Business Secrets’ app which stormed to number one in the iTunes chart and he’s even found time to host a new business TV series on CNBC.

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Overcoming Challenges As An Entrepreneur A career spanning 30 years, James Caan has risen to the top of his game by understanding, experiencing and overcoming the challenges all entrepreneurs face. Guaranteed not to disappoint, James will be sharing his entrepreneurial journey, revealing some expert business tips, his core recipe for success and how you can conquer the fear of failure. A rare insight into the mind of one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs, former Dragon, investor and LinkedIn influencer, this is certainly one to watch.

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ONE’S OF BRITAIN’S MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMEN

If you want the classic rags to riches story, spend some time in the company of David Gold. He literally went from selling buttons on a stall to earning his place in the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated wealth of £360m.

Not bad for an East End boy who apprenticed as a brickie...

Does everything David touches turn to Gold? It certainly seems like it, but that has more to do with a shrewd business mind and steely determination than superstition.

David showed every sign of the entrepreneur he would become as he was growing up, running a card and sweet shop from the front room of the family home. He went on to run a bookstore in Charing Cross, before branching out into publishing, printing and distribution.

But it was with the addition of the Ann Summers chain that David became one of the biggest success stories in British retailing. It currently has 153 stores with an annual turnover of £150 million. David then set up the Sunday Sport, which was so successful it became a big selling daily newspaper. A keen pilot himself, David set up Gold Air International not only for his own travel needs to the boardrooms of Europe, but also chartering jet travel to the rich and famous.

David’s enduring passion for football led him to steer Birmingham City from the verge of bankruptcy and relegation to securing promotion to the Premier League. In 2009, David sold the club, enabling him to buy a 62% stake in West Ham United, the very team that had offered him an apprenticeship as a schoolboy.

Missed a headline speaker’s seminar?

Don’t panic! Many of the biggest names are delivering more than one seminar, so make sure you check the full schedule for more opportunities to hear the industry’s finest in action.

THURSDAY | BUSINESS STARTUP KEYNOTE HALL | 12.30 - 13.00

Q&A With David Gold Proving that you don’t need money to make money, David will host a Q&A session outlining his rags-to-riches tale and explain how he succeeded in business after growing up in abject poverty.

This is sure to be an inspiring seminar, with the opportunity to steer the conversation of one of Britain’s top business minds so that you can learn from the best.

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JULIANNE PONAN

SUPERFOODS WHIZZKID

Straight out of university, Julianne headed overseas to work for an investment banking firm in Beijing. But it’s what she did next that’s really amazing…

Julianne became owner and CEO of superfood brand Creative Nature in 2012, aged just 22.

Wasting no time putting her degree in Business Management and Finance into action, Julianne put the company back into profit within 18 months, raising the brand’s profile and launching new product lines - all with only two members of staff. In the last year, Julianne has taken Creative Nature from strength to

strength, launching the brand into high end retailers Ocado and supermarket giant Tesco.

She has also won Regional Young Entrepreneur of the year in the 2014 FSB awards and was shortlisted in the Women 1st Awards 2014.

Julianne has recently become a mentor for Virgin Startup and enjoys helping young entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

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Launch YOUR Small Business Into The ‘Big 4’ Drawing directly on her experience of launching and growing Creative Nature Superfoods into the world of supermarkets, Julianne’s seminar will hit the sweet spot for any aspiring entrepreneur. Don’t miss this chance to hear Julianne discuss her journey of finance, marketing, branding and the launch into major multiples to see what lessons you can learn for your own start-up. ‘Failure doesn’t come from falling down. Failure comes from not getting up!’

BRAD BURTON

THE UK’S NO 1 MOTIVATIONAL BUSINESS SPEAKER

Tired of being told to dress for success? Bored of business suits?

Inspirational motivational speaker Brad Burton is here to tell you to concentrate on what really matters – business.

Never judge a book by its cover, so we’re told – and with good reason, in the case of Brad Burton. At first glance, the jeans, T-shirt and tattoos might suggest he’s come to deliver a pizza, but Brad left that job behind him a long time ago.

Pizza delivery might have kept his start-up business afloat and his dream alive in 2006, but since then, his 4Networking has dominated the once tired UK business networking scene with over 6,000 events each year! From his council estate upbringing, with no qualifications and £25,000 of personal debt, Brad is the definition of a self-made man. As The Times says, “Beneath the bluff exterior of the selfstyled “fat bloke from Manchester” is a shrewd business brain”.

Brad packs halls with his standing room-only seminars and he’s regarded as the UK’s number one motivational business speaker; Dragons Den star, Theo Paphitis refers to him as, “A northern Anthony Robbins.” The author of three books, including the highest rated business book on Amazon, Brad’s latest book, LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER. is currently storming the charts. Brad will change the way you approach your life, business and direction forever.

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The UK’s number one motivational business speaker is back. Sometimes provocative, at times hilarious, always inspiring. In what is sure to be a riot of a keynote seminar, Brad will bring his trademark down-to-Earth approach to explaining the world of business and how to make it easier. And we’re promised this session will also tackle that small topic of… life! Be sure to arrive early; it’s always a lock out.

If you like the sound of working less and earning more, then don’t miss out on the chance to hear Eric Ho explain how he became a millionaire by the time he was in his mid-20s.

Eric Ho is the founder and chairman of H Group (International) Ltd, which consists of a wide range of companies spanning from a noodle bar franchise (YoYo Noodle) to the steel and tyre recycling industry and at the heart of the group, YoYo Mission, which is his own non-profit organisation that owns and runs an orphanage and school in Kenya. Not only has Eric built his success within his companies, but he is also an international speaker, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist, travelling around the world educating others on the principles and strategies that have built his success.

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Rising Through The Recession Eric Ho is an international motivational speaker and has taught thousands of people around the world how to create multiple streams of passive income.

His principals and strategies have helped him build up his group of successful companies and turn them into passive income streams. If you like the sound of working less and earning more, then don’t miss out on this exclusive workshop.

JONATHAN PFAHL MENTORING ROCK STAR

Hear the inspirational story of one likeable Aussie who built his British business through a recession to become the UK’s largest mentoring and investment firm for entrepreneurs.

Jonathan is the Founder and Managing Director of the Rockstar Mentoring Group, the UK’s No.1 mentoring and funding company for entrepreneurs.

In his 14th appearance at the show, he always brings new and refreshing tips to his talks and whilst the content is always very helpful, you will leave having had a few laughs too! Jonathan is a passionate and dynamic speaker that also brings a lot of humour to his talks. Definitely not one to miss!

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BEN HUNT-DAVIS MBE ENTREPRENEUR, PERFORMANCE EXPERT AND OLYMPIC CHAMPION

‘Will it make the boat go faster?’ is a simple question that has driven business forward, produced a bestselling book and enabled a group of rowers to win an Olympic goal medal.

How To Triple Your Sales In Three Months In this dynamic and enjoyable presentation, Jonathan - a regular favourite at Business Startup - will show you the key steps any business can follow to dramatically increase the lead flow and sales of your product and service and show exactly how he used the same model to triple his sales in three months.

Ben Hunt-Davis’s business Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? has helped businesses in more than 30 countries get the clarity that is vital for any organisation wanting to be successful. How clear are you and the people in you organisation on exactly what you are trying to achieve? Is everyone clear on what they will get from the goal? Do you have a culture of doing what’s in front of you or doing the things that will make your boat go faster?

Will it make the boat go faster take tried and tested Olympic winning strategies and applies them for business success.

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Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Ben will tell the inspirational story of the last 24 months leading up to the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and how the GB men’s rowing 8 changed from a regularly 7th placed crew to a winning one. This engaging and inspiring seminar sheds light on what incredibly effective Olympic Winning strategies can do for your business.

Missed a headline speaker’s seminar?

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EDIN BASIC JAMIE FOUNDER, FIREZZA

Despite holding a BA in Civil Engineering, Bosnian Edin Basic spoke little English when he moved to the UK in 1992 to avoid the Balkan conflict.

After working as a head chef, he accepted a variety of management roles with Prima Pasta, Dome and Caffe Uno. Edin was responsible for the opening and development of new Caffe Uno units before becoming an area manager, responsible for eight units with annual sales of £5.5 million. Edin then moved to Starbucks as a district manager, with responsibility for the City of London, before leaving to pursue Firezza in 2001.

The idea was to serve beautifully prepared, restaurant quality food to discerning professionals though an unsurpassed delivery/ take-out/eat-in experience. It’s already the market leader in London’s gourmet pizza delivery, winning the PAPA industry award for the best pizza delivery company in the UK last year.

The company currently runs 11 sites, adding another three through the acquisition of Pizza Lupa, bringing the total to 14 sites. Firezza is targeting new locations both inside and outside London with the ambition of being the best pizza delivery company on this planet.

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The Firezza Story - Changing The Habits And Capturing Existing Market Every entrepreneur will take something of value from Edin’s inspirational seminar, as he charts Firezza’s rise to become a market leader now turning over £7m annually. He will share with you the tactics the company used on its meteoric rise to the top and how they could help your start-up achieve its goals fast.

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FOUNDER, NATURAL BALANCE FOODS

Healthy food doesn’t have to taste like cardboard! And with that brainwave in 2004, Natural Balance Foods was born and Nakd bars changed snacking forever.

Jamie Combs - a fitness trainer, wrestler and pole vaulter - upped sticks from San Francisco with brother and business partner Greg, deciding that Oxford was the perfect place to set up their new business in 2004.

Like many successful businesses, the premise was based upon a simple idea – healthy convenience food that tastes good! The result was a range of wholefood alternatives to processed food, led by their now iconic Nakd bars - the best selling healthfood bars in the UK. The innovative entrepreneurs outperform established multinational giants on a fraction of their budgets.

Jamie is an outspoken champion of wholefood, education and exercise as the foundation to sustained personal, social and economic progress. In addition to leading Natural Balance Foods, Jamie devotes his time to teaching holistic living, lateral thinking and enlightened entrepreneurism to audiences across the UK.

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The Fun And Power Of Enlightened Entrepreneurship Using Jamie’s own company Nakd Wholefoods as an example, this seminar will discuss how you can align the four games of generative leadership, clarity, confidence and influence to create and grow a successful business model.

INCREASING YOUR PERSONAL INFLUENCE SEMINAR HALL

The most successful people in the world are connected, but not everyone is a natural networker. In this seminar Warren Cass will share some simple advice to help you get better results from your networking strategy and develop your personal influence.

Increase Your Influence in a Relationship Economy It’s not what you know… It’s who you know and how well they know and trust you.

Successful people seem totally magnetic, attracting people and brands to them. They ooze credibility and manage perceptions. In this talk, Warren shares why it is important to have a strategy when it comes to your network, creating joint ventures and will show you how to increase your influence in a relationship economy.

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ABOUT BUSINESS SCENE Business Scene is ‘Your Essential Business Partner’, a business growth network for SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. We help our members to grow their businesses, drive profit and provide peace of mind. With over 40,000 members, over 150 networking events each year and our membership providing a value packed, amazing range of benefits, Business Scene really is the place to do business.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF NETWORKING AT THE SHOW Business Startup and The Business Show offers you more networking opportunities than any other business event. Warren Cass, founder and CEO of Business Scene, shares his advice for getting the maximum return from your time at the show.

This is the third year that I’ve spoken at The Business Show and every time, the majority of the room completely underestimates the opportunity. From exhibitors to delegates, most fail to really grasp the potential benefits of the show. I would like to focus on networking. It’s become a multi-million pound industry in the last 20 years - multi-billion online - which isn’t bad considering it wasn’t even a chapter in a

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Warren Cass is the founder and CEO of www.Business-Scene.com, a dynamic membership organisation supporting thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners across the UK. He consults with major brands and small businesses alike on strategic marketing and has been speaking for years, both educating and entertaining his audiences. Warren’s presentation style is engaging, humorous and guaranteed to make you think!

marketing book back then. Most of us realise the necessity of a trusted network to get traction in our businesses. But many only consider networking as a tool for lead generation and that’s a mistake.

Make this your best show ever. Think about networking as something much more than lead generation and come prepared with some thought to your strategy over the two days. For me, my network is an incubator for new ideas; it provides critical feedback on the issues I face as an entrepreneur and it offers the potential to develop joint ventures and powerful partnerships in this age of collaboration. Think hard before you decide who your perfect JV partner is, or what type of company is an ideal introducer.

Then actively look out for them over the two days, whether browsing the stands or taking part in the numerous facilitated networking opportunities. You can also come and hear some great tips at my hourly seminars!

Sure, serendipity should play its part and you will meet great new unexpected contacts… But in my experience, the best results in life come when you have prepared and do things on - and with - purpose. Turning up is half the battle, as opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor - but you still have to spot it! Spotting opportunities is easier to do if your needs are front of mind.

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These interactive small group sessions are led by experts who will focus on a wide range of critical areas for the success of your business.

The workshop schedule at Business Startup has been painstakingly assembled to provide your business with the advice and information it needs, whether you are just starting out or targeting rapid growth. This exclusive suite of workshop sessions give you the chance to explore in-depth about every area of business.

Subjects cover everything from business planning, finance, and setting up your own start-up to branding, franchising, successful selling online and stronger SEO. Each of our workshops is led by an expert in their field, so you can be confident that you will receive the best advice with the

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Select the time and day you’d like, fill out a few details and click ‘Book my seat’.

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very latest information about each topic – crucial for the success of your business. The interactive format and small group size means that you have the opportunity to drill down further into the specifics that are relevant to your business.

The following pages detail every workshop at Business Startup this November, the huge range of topics on offer and how you will benefit from attending. The workshops start at 11.00 both days and run on the hour, but please check the online schedule for the latest information. The workshops are free to attend, but they’re so popular that you need to book your place to avoid missing out.

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A series of sessions designed to help small business owners launch their online presence. Our speakers will take you through the various steps of establishing your brand on the internet.

If you’re serious about maximising the potential in your business, it makes sense to seek guidance from an expert.

A business mentor could be your new best friend…

The internet plays a vital role in the communication strategy and business development of all companies, regardless of their size. Due to a lack of time and resources, many small businesses overlook the importance of their online presence.

This workshop will cover various aspects of establishing your brand online, including selecting the right domain name for your website.

Business mentoring can help strengthen your business and your own entrepreneurial skills, and can be invaluable in getting your business off the ground, or taking it to the next level.

You’ll learn from the experience and mistakes of more experienced business owners; be guided through achieving the objectives of your business, both short and long term; and you can leverage off their contacts to help open new doors for your business. A mentor will also make sure that the goals and objectives that have been set in your business are achieved. Mentoring is a very personal business and having the right mentor is vital, so come along to this free workshop and find out more about what’s involved.

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Learn how to drive sales to your business from day one Use cost-effective marketing that works!

Leverage off a mentor’s contacts to fast-track growth Learn how to secure start-up capital for your business Q&A for your business by our expert team and mentors

Trading Forex and the Stock Market can be your route to wealth, once you learn the tricks of the trade that work in today’s market.

Learn proven strategies from a multi-millionaire trader that require just a few hours a week. Darren Winters, founder of Win Investing LLP and The Wealth Training Company LLP, has been trading for over 20 years and he’ll reveal top secret strategies that investors use to make money, how to find great trades fast, when to buy and when to sell, how to minimize risk and maximize profits. Make sure you attend this presentation as you’ll be learning techniques that will impact your life and will help you create a new income stream.

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A simple high profit, low risk strategy How even beginners can get great returns When to buy and when to sell How to find great Forex and Stock trades fast How to minimize risk and maximize profit Create a second income stream trading from home

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BUSINESS FINANCE AND MARKETING WORKSHOP

Financing And Marketing From Start-Up Stage And Onwards

10 Steps To Making Your Dream Happen SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY

Starting your own business takes time and planning. We will share insight on 10 key steps to help you achieve your goals.

There is so much to think about when starting your own business so that is why we have pulled together, working with Londonlovesbusiness.com, some key business insight on what businesses like yours have shared with us. What they have learnt and how they have used this knowledge to grow their business. From the importance of market research, writing and reviewing your business plan, gaining finance, managing cash flow through to fully understanding your costs as well as the importance of networking. Our 10 Key Steps will provide you with some valuable insight that has been gained by us having relationships with businesses like yours.

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10 Key Steps to starting your business Insight on writing or reviewing your business plan Access to finance and funding for growth Managing your cashflow

Make sure you don’t miss this essential workshop for practical information on how to get finance for your start-up or business.

Each workshop session focuses on a specific topic, ranging from understanding what types of financing is best suited to your business to creating the right buzz for your business, getting clients to buy into your product, and much much more.

EN Campaigns is an international business finance and training company headquartered in London. They’ve supported nearly 1,000 start-ups and small businesses since 2013 with a range of experts who will share the secrets of success with you in these workshops. You’ll find details of every session online, so please visit www.bstartup.com to find out more and book your place now!

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Debt Vs Equity: £50,000 £500,000 Sales & Pitching Creating the right buzz for your business Getting mentors Accounting & legal for small businesses Start-Up Loan

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All of the workshops are incredibly popular and there are only so many seats! To make sure you don’t miss out, fire up your browser and type in www.bstartup.com now!

SPEED NETWORKING BOOK NOW

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MEET 40 NEW CONTACTS IN 40 MINUTES Take your place and brace yourself for a rapid-fire series of intense networking like nothing you have experienced before!

It’s time to brush off your elevator pitch and polish it to perfection, because you have just 30 seconds to impress a potential client, partner or supplier. Then do it all over again. And again…

Just about every respected business mentor cites networking as one of the most important skills for any business owner. It’s where you find suppliers you can rely on – and just maybe your next big client! Have you ever noticed a local business that always seems to have more than enough work?

The chances are that’s because they’ve made it a habit to network regularly. Whether they’re at a local business group, dining out or just in the pub, the most successful small business owners are always networking.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Speed Networking is all about making the maximum contacts in the minimum time, so have your 30-second pitch ready!

Here’s how it works: • • • • • •

A series of one minute mini-meetings Take your seat opposite another business person Explain your business in 30 seconds Listen to your partner’s 30-second pitch Exchange contact details Move one seat along and start again

It’s easy and highly effective!

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The time investment may not show immediate dividends, but building a network of contacts could prove to be invaluable inthe long term.

Successful entrepreneurs spend their whole careers meeting and befriending other business owners, forging enduring relationships and trading favours.

Small business owners are busy people though, and often see time spent networking as time away from their business. As a result, networking is one of the first things to slip, when it should be one of the first things to pursue to ensure a pipeline of future business. But it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of a small business. There just aren’t enough hours in the day.

That’s why we devised speed networking as a way for you to make the maximum number of contacts in the minimum amount of time. It’s an intensive programme of one-minute mini-meetings that connects you with a wide range of other entrepreneurs and business owners from different industries. It’s a high impact session, because after your minute is up, the whistle blows and you change partners!

The beauty of Speed Networking is that you will connect with a range of contacts that you may never have the opportunity to meet otherwise. You could meet your new web designer, marketing agency or IT provider – or that next big client! By the end of your session, you will have made contact with 40 entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers from a wide range of disciplines. Now THAT’S Speed Networking!

“MAKE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONTACTS IN THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME.”

BUILD ACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS ON THE DAY

Meet new contacts, prospects and clients at the 4Networking 121 Roadshow – FREE to Business Startup delegates.

The people behind the explosive growth of 4Networking – with over 5,000 networking events around the UK every year - take the best of their groundbreaking breakfast, lunch and evening events to create a format unique to Business Startup, giving you the opportunity to build actual

relationships with other business owners on the day.

Unconventional 4N MD Brad Burton explains why his team decided to offer their format to our shows, “We’ve noticed that people would visit the stands around the show and listen to

DURING THE SESSIONS, ANY BUSINESS STARTUP DELEGATE WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO: •

Visit our ‘Bumf Table’ to leave business cards and other information

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Listen to a short presentation on valuable networking skills

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Have three 10-minute conversations with other delegates – exchanging contact details at the end to follow up after the event.

the speakers and get massive value from that. But let me ask you a question. What do you actually need when you’re getting a business going? Sales appointments. So we’ve put together a format to fast-track the process of getting appointments and give you the chance to have a real conversation with other business owners at the show. Straight to the point in 10 minutes of real business.”

Each session lasts 45 minutes and every attendee will be offered the chance to join 4Networking’s national network.

Register with 4Networking at Stand 306 for the sessions that take place every hour, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm both days.

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THURSDAY BUSINESS STARTUP KEYNOTE HALL 10.45 - 11.30 LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER.

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

CONNECT WITH THOUSANDS OF NEW PROSPECTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPLIERS

SCHEDULE Quite possibly the easiest way you will ever make contact with tens of thousands of serious business people…

Business Startup is part of Britain’s biggest business exhibition and conference, with 25,000 visitors attending across the two days. And every one of those visitors is a potential business partner, supplier, or client. It’s an amazing hotbed of networking on a scale that you just can’t find anywhere else. The problem is that even if you spent all day, every day doing nothing other than networking on the show floor, you will still only have reached a tiny portion of your potential contacts.

If only there was a way you could let everyone know what you’re looking for and that you take your business seriously enough to attend Europe’s fastest growing business event… That’s where Business Connections comes in!

Business Connections is always a huge draw at BUsiness Startup because it is such an easy and efficient way to reach out to tens of thousands of visitors who are every bit as serious about their business as you are about yours.

The Business Connections area has a wall where you can post and reply to notices, sorted by industry.

The idea is simple: proudly pin

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your business card to the wall for all to see. If you’re looking to make a particular kind of connection, say so – and potential partners will pin their card to your request. Make sure you scan the wall for people looking for what you can offer and respond by

pinning your card to their request and pick up some extra clients!

It’s beautifully straightforward and hugely effective, which is why many of our regular visitors make a beeline straight for it when the doors open.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 1.

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Write down what your business is looking for (a web designer, a sales team, a logo, etc).

Pin it to the Business Connections wall, along with your business card.

Come back at the end of the day to collect all the relevant business cards pinned to yours.

That’s it! Don’t forget to pin your card to answer other requests during the day…

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

The Business Connections wall is up and running throughout both days of the show and you’re welcome to use it any time, for any industry. But if you want to raise your chances of meeting a contact from a specific industry in person, why not stop by at the scheduled times for that sector?

THURSDAY 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30 14.30 15.30 16.30 17.30

Retail Ecommerce Manufacturing Leisure / Food and Drink Skilled Trade / Construction Education Medical / Healthcare Professional Business Services

FRIDAY With over 21,000 members, IPSE is the largest association of independent professionals in the EU, representing freelancers, contractors and consultants from every sector of the economy. It’s a not-for-profit organisation owned and run by its members. We believe that flexibility in the labour market is crucial to Britain’s economic success, and dedicate our work to improving the landscape for the freelance way of working through our active and influential voice in government and industry. Find out more at www.ipse.co.uk

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Retail Ecommerce Manufacturing Leisure / Food and Drink 14.30 Skilled Trade / Construction 15.30 Education 16.30 Medical / Healthcare

Email your business idea on one side of A4 to midastouch@prysmgroup.co.uk

PITCH TO A PANEL OF MILLIONAIRE INVESTORS

SCHEDULE THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Are you an entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level?

Don’t miss this chance to pitch to an expert panel of investors who have all built up their own £multi-million business – and could help you do the same.

Could you convince one of these four millionaires to invest in your business idea or model in just five minutes? That’s how long you’ll have to impress the panel with your business acumen, vision and potential profitability as you do your best to persuade them to put their money where your mouth is in the most important pitch of your life.

Midas Touch is an exciting live show featuring a Dragons’ Den-style panel of millionaire entrepreneurs. These Rockstar mentors have on average built up and sold one of their companies for a sale price of £18million, so they know a business with great potential when they see it – and how to make good on that

promise. If you think you could be the next big thing, then this is an unmissable opportunity to get in front of an active investor base from varying sectors of the same network. This promises to give you not only up to four honest and varied expert opinions on the viability of your business, but a genuine ‘next step’ for everyone who pitches that could see you banking a cheque or receiving the mentoring you need to get you investor-ready.

Whether you have a cutting edge technology solution to today’s hottest problems, or you’ve identified a gap in the service market, you will have the panel’s undivided attention. The only limit is your imagination. Previous

COULD YOU CONVINCE ONE OF THESE FOUR MILLIONAIRES TO INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA OR MODEL IN JUST FIVE MINUTES?

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Pitch to a panel of millionaire entrepreneurs Expert feedback on your business The UK’s Number 1 mentoring and funding organisation for entrepreneurs Walk away with a cheque to take your business to the next level Advice to get you investor-ready Could you be the ‘Innovator of the Show’?

Take part as a spectator, or have a go yourself!

shows have brought us pitches that range from quirky to creative as the investors sort the flawed from the fabulous and find the gem that is too valuable not to invest in.

24 contestants will compete over the course of the two days to make the best pitch of the show and earn the title of ‘Innovator of the Show’, with the winner being announced in the last session on Friday. It’s a great opportunity for entrepreneurs who are ready to make their pitch and looking to attract investment, but Midas Touch is also a fantastic spectator

11.30 - 12.30 13.30 - 14.30 15.30 - 16.30 event. Every pitch is made in front of a live audience and with the stakes so high, it makes for an exciting spectacle. Not only is it an entertaining break from the bustle of the show floor, but Midas Touch is also a unique opportunity for the audience to pick up tips for when they’re ready to pitch for their own investment.

Places are limited and competition is always fierce for the chance to participate in Midas Touch, so book now!

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

Rockstar Mentoring Group is the UK’s Number 1 mentoring and funding organisation for entrepreneurs looking to grow or raise finance. They fast-track profit growth and investment by providing experienced and successful mentors on a one-to-one, face-to-face basis to help with your business plan, valuation and management team to give you the best chance of securing the investment you need.

Regular panellist Jonathan Pfahl, a former Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Manager, founded Rockstar Mentoring Group in 2007, building a phenomenal team of over 70 mentors from more than 25 different industries. Each mentor is experienced in taking good ideas and turning them into real life £multi-million businesses, and they are on the hunt for new and exciting investment opportunities. www.rockstargroup.co.uk

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THE BOARDROOM

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Take your place at the Boardroom table for top-level debate with other business owners and entrepreneurs as you collaborate with the common goal to share, learn and grow!

It can be lonely at the top.

Especially if you’re a sole trader or small business owner. And even if you have taken on staff, chances are that they aren’t business whizzes who will make the most effective sounding board as you set the strategy for your business empire.

opportunity to gather around a table with other business people at a similar stage of their journey and swap notes. As the title suggests, the sessions are run like a board meeting, with participants gathered around a boardroom table, assisted by a trained facilitator.

That’s why we developed The Boardroom. It’s a unique

Whether you want to find out more about your options for

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finance, what marketing is giving other small businesses the maximum return or how others have driven growth and profit, The Boardroom offers a platform for you to raise your concerns, share your experiences, and have insightful discussions with like-minded entrepreneurs.

You’ll benefit from your fellow participants’ range of experiences in business – they may have already successfully negotiated a problem that you are currently facing.

Attendees can bring particular issues or questions to the table for discussion, with the aim of gathering fresh ideas and

approaches, which may result in significant breakthroughs for your business. It’s a chance for business owners to support one another.

Not only does The Boardroom provide excellent peer-to-peer mentoring for all start-ups, but it’s also a great way to network on a national scale with businesses from a range of industries. The conversations that you hold across the Boardoom table could be the beginning of a lasting professional relationship or new business.

To book your place in The Boardroom, visit www.bstartup.com

THE START-UP BOARDROOM Share your start-up journey, meet other entrepreneurs in the incubation period and within their first 24 months of business to discuss issues such as: • • •

How do I secure investment for growth?

What’s most important in a website?

What is the most cost-effective kind of marketing?

SEMINAR SCHEDULE Whether you want to know about writing a business plan that is sure to catch an investor’s eye, how to use social media for a guerrilla marketing campaign, or what makes a successful ecommerce website, you can be sure that you will find it in Business Startup’s seminar schedule. We’ve

brought together a huge range of experts delivering a diverse series of seminars to give you access to information on every area that start-up businesses needs to get right. Starting overleaf, there are full details of every seminar at this November’s Business Startup*.

Starting a new business? Looking for advice and information? You’ve come to the right place! We have seven seminar halls entirely dedicated to helping start-ups get off the ground.

The seminars run across both days of the show in seven dedicated seminar halls, so there are a lot of sessions to choose from. We’ve compiled this seminar schedule to give you the chance to decide which sessions you simply must attend in advance.

There’s no need to book for any of our seminars, but they fill up fast,

so we recommend you get there early to be sure of a seat. We’re constantly adding to our seminar line-up right up until the show, so please check the online schedule for the latest information.

* Details correct at time of publication. Please check the website for the latest updates.

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THE BUSINESS STARTUP KEYNOTE HALL > THURSDAY 10.45 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

“A northern Anthony Robbins” - Dragons Den star, Theo Paphitis. MD of the UK’s largest joined-up business network: 4Networking. Member #1 he founded in the business in 2006 and now runs over 5,000 events across the UK each year. Author of THREE business books: highest 5* rated author on Amazon.

“Beneath the bluff exterior of the self-styled “fat bloke from Manchester” is a shrewd business brain” – The Times. Brad will change the way you think about your life, business forever.

The launch and growth of Creative Nature Superfoods into the world of supermarkets, this talk will be of direct relevance to aspiring entrepreneurs. Don’t miss a chance to hear Julianne discuss her journey of finance, marketing, branding and the launch into major multiples to see what lessons you can learn for your own start up. ‘Failure doesn’t come from falling down. Failure comes from not getting up’!

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Brad Burton 4Networking Life. Business. Just Got Easier.

Jonathan Pfahl The Rockstar Mentoring Group How To Triple Your Sales In 3 Months

Edin Basic Firezza The Firezza Story - Changing The Habits And Capturing Existing Market

In this dynamic and enjoyable presentation, a regular favourite at the show, Jonathan will be showing you the key steps any business can follow to dramatically increase the lead flow and sales of your product and service and show exactly how he used the same model to triple his sales in 3 months. One not to be missed!

Edin Basic is co founder of Firezza, gourmet pizza delivery company who became market leader in London. Edin will tell you his journey to having 16 pizza delivery sites in London now turning £7m annually.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Proving that you don’t need money to make money, David will host a Q&A session outlining his rags-to-riches tale and explain how he succeeded in business after growing up in abject poverty. This is sure to be an inspiring seminar, with the opportunity to steer the conversation of one of Britain’s top business minds so that you can learn from the best.

Taking your business to the next level can be a huge stumbling block, especially if you are thinking about expanding internationally.

Get expert advice on why should you go global, how to buy and sell on global marketplaces, and how to overcome common international trade fears.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

David Gold Gold Group International Q&A With David Gold

Jamie Combs Natural Balance Foods The Fun And Power Of Enlightened Entrepreneurship Using Jamie’s own company Nākd Wholefoods as an example, this seminar will discuss how you can align the four games of generative leadership, clarity, confidence and influence to create and grow a successful business model.

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Julianne Ponan Creative Nature Launch YOUR Small Business Into The “Big 4”

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Wei Duan Alibaba.com Expand Your Business Through Global Marketplaces

Eric Ho H Group International Rising Through The Recession Over the seminar, Eric will be teaching his key principles on how he has managed to grow his business from nothing to becoming the largest tyre and steel recycling business and the fastest growing noodle bar franchise in the world. He will also be sharing his secrets to success and how you can set up your Businesses so that they are recession proof and earn multiple streams of passive income.

THE BUSINESS STARTUP KEYNOTE HALL > FRIDAY 10.45 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

A career spanning 30 years, James Caan has risen to the top of his game by understanding, experiencing and overcoming the challenges all entrepreneurs face. Guaranteed not to disappoint, James will be sharing his entrepreneurial journey, revealing some expert business tips, his core recipe for success and how you can conquer the fear of failure. A rare insight into the mind of one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs, former Dragon, investor and LinkedIn influencer, this is certainly one to watch.

Ben tells the inspirational story of the last 24 months leading up to the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and how the GB men’s rowing 8 changed as a crew from being a regularly 7th placed crew to a winning one. It is an engaging, interactive and inspiring speech that can be tailored to be directly relevant to you and your current challenges and opportunities.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent, Jam Jar Investments and supporter of Virgin StartUp talks about taking the plunge with a new business . He will share the stage with young entrepreneur, Lily Rice, founder of Lexie Sport. Lily is supported

by Virgin StartUp, who are on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good - by helping early-stage entrepreneurs get funding, get a mentor and get ahead.

Scott Morrison, founder of Business Accelerator and supporter of Virgin StartUp talks about the importance of finding the right mentor. He is Ex Marketing & Commercial Director of Diesel with over 20 years experience with leading brands like P&G, Nike, and Levi’s. Virgin StartUp (stand no. 682) are on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good - by helping early-stage entrepreneurs get funding, get a mentor and get ahead.

12.30 - 13.00

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Richard Reed - Innocent Drinks Lily Rice - Lexie Sport How To Go From Start To Up

Eric Ho H Group International Rising Through The Recession

Ben Hunt-Davis Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Olympic Winning Gold Medal Motivational Speech

Scott Morrison Business Accelerator My Story And The Power Of Mentoring

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James Caan Hamilton Bradshaw Overcoming Challenges As An Entrepreneur

Over the seminar, Eric will be teaching his key principles on how he has managed to grow his business from nothing to becoming the largest tyre and steel recycling business and the fastest growing noodle bar franchise in the world. He will also be sharing his secrets to success and how you can set up your Businesses so that they are recession proof and earn multiple streams of passive income.

13.15 - 13.45

Vicki Wusche The Sourcers Apprentice Build A Better Business: Break Your Reliance On Your Monthly Wage Understanding the value of your time and how to use it to attract your ideal client is a crucial step in making a profit and building a better business. So many companies fail to understand where they make a profit, when they make a profit and even if it is worth their time. Learn the three easy steps to build a profitable business that makes life a pleasure not a chore.

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Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

11.45 - 12.15

Simon Coulson Internet Business School LLP How To Double Your Business In 6 Months Simon will explain Internet Marketing strategies you can use to massively grow your business. Learn how to leverage Google and Social Media to get floods of customers coming to your business.

Terry Cooper 4 Networking Ltd Forty Years Of Sales, Forty Years Of Tales This energetic seminar will help you to understand the sales process better and encourage you to sell more. Terry will share his knowledge in this fun presentation by using his real life experiences from the world of Selling.

14.45 - 15.15

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

Email marketing is an extremely powerful tool that will help you grow your business. But only if you use it in the right way. In this seminar, email marketing expert Kate Barrett will show you 3 actionable tips and techniques you can implement immediately, to increase engagement with your email campaigns, increase your sales and create an email strategy that allows you freedom and flexibility.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Kit Chong Alibaba.com Expand Your Business Through Global Marketplaces Taking your business to the next level can be a huge stumbling block, especially if you are thinking about expanding internationally.

Get expert advice on why should you go global, how to buy and sell on global marketplaces, and how to overcome common international trade fears.

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Kate Barrett Shine a Light Media Effectively Harness The Power Of Email To Increase Your Sales

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

HALL 2 > FRIDAY Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

14.00 - 14.30

Stefan Thomas 4 Networking Business Networking For Dummies

This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

Ever wondered how to really make networking work for you? From desperation in Stefan HAD to make networking work and, in a fast paced seminar will give you the techniques and strategies proven to work. Stefan had to pay the mortgage and bills and will give you real life information which you can take away and use straight away.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Simon Coulson Internet Business School LLP How To Double Your Business In 6 Months Simon will explain Internet Marketing strategies you can use to massively grow your business. Learn how to leverage Google and Social Media to get floods of customers coming to your business.

Natalia Nicholson YB12 Achieve Your Goals & Stop Procrastination Have Your Best Year Ever!

Isn’t it time you finally took action to achieve your life or business goals? This could be the seminar to help you make the breakthroughs to achieve your goals much faster than ever before.

Everyone can benefit from attending, It’s all about how to focus your life to succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Most people report they take more action and get more done immediately after the YB12 seminar.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

“Your network is your net worth” but how do you build a powerful network if you are too shy to network? Learn how to deal with networking at events including how to get over nerves you may feel beforehand. Learn 5 essential things to remember in networking situations including how to break the ice and get into conversations and how to follow up with key contacts.

This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

Dwain Reid Get The Most Out Of Networking At The Business Show And Beyond

13.15 - 13.45

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

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NOTES

This seminar will explain the incorporation process for a Limited company, what information needs to be filed at Companies House and the responsibilities of a company officer under the companies act 2006. We will also demonstrate how to find company and officer information using our online facilities.

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HALL 3 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

This seminar will outline the “best practice” administration for a start-up business; following the journey of initial setup, first year trading and beyond. Business owners must ensure they have a handle on the day-to-day administration of their business to ensure success. These practical steps will give you the best foundation upon which to grow your business.

Helping attendees to identify their current social media persona and how that might be helping or hindering their business. We will then take them through a step by step plan for their social media activity based on their current persona. Our practical session will include social media takeaways that are focused on making a difference to their business. Ultimately, we want to help them become a social dynamo.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Mike Sofianos Sonai Business Solutions Practical Advice On What To Do And What Not To Do When Starting A Business

Andrew van der Lem (British Business Bank) & David Petrie (ICAEW) British Business Bank & ICAEW Start-Up To Growth – Business Finance Options For Smaller And Growing Companies Introduces the 100% UK Government owned British Business Bank which is working to unlock smaller business finance. Will help delegates better understand the dynamic arena of business finance options. The British Business Bank and the Institute for Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) have jointly published the Business Finance Guide which helps businesses better understand the wide and developing range of options available to them.

Stuart Maitland Stuart Maitland Holdings LTD From Zero To Top UK Entrepreneur In 3 Years I will be speaking about my story and how I have achieved so much at such a young age, my thoughts on Entrepreneurship today and how I plan to help the entrepreneurs of the future, through my businesses.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

In this seminar, James Nicholson will discuss the latest ways of ranking your website in 2015. Tactics from years gone by have changed a great deal, so you need to ensure you are up to date with the latest techniques. James will also advise how you can avoid Google penalties such as Google Panda and Google Penguin.

This compelling seminar will give you rapid solutions to take away with you and apply easily to overcome ‘that thing’ that holds you back and develop a mind-set that will allow you to take action and achieve what it is you desire. It will guide, motivate and inspire you to make those belief changes and enjoy the success you deserve.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

James Nicholson SEO Desk How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2015 And Beyond

Cat Totty MOO Print Ltd Refreshing Your Brand To Grow Your Business Your brand is essential for company growth. So what happens when your brand needs a refresh to refocus the company mission? Join MOO as it shares tips on when to refresh your brand and when to leave it alone, and how to develop your brand to bolster company growth.

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Nancy Foster & Hazel Wilcock Social Dynamos How To Become A Social Dynamo

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

BUSINESS STARTUP NOVEMBER 2014

Debbie Huxton Debbie Huxton Ltd The Ultimate Guide To Getting What You Want

Jane Ollis RIFT Accounting Adventures In Accounting: The Thrills! The Spills! The Safety Net! Setting up in business is an exhilarating plunge into the unknown, but going your own way doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Join experienced adventurer Jane Ollis, MD: RIFT Accounting, on an exploration of the pit-traps and treacherous terrain facing small business start-ups. With a strong idea, well organised finances and the determination to see it through, that treasure hoard you’ve been hunting could be closer than you think.

HALL 3 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The seminar will be addressing the key essential necessities for a successful start up business with focus on tackling the key fundamental needs of any start up business to thrive in the 21st Century business world. This is a seminar beneficial for all business owners as it will provide a directive to start ups and remedies to existing business owners especially SME’s in running their business to the utmost performance level.

In this seminar, James Nicholson will discuss the latest ways of ranking your website in 2015. Tactics from years gone by have changed a great deal, so you need to ensure you are up to date with the latest techniques. James will also advise how you can avoid Google penalties such as Google Panda and Google Penguin.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Andrew van der Lem (British Business Bank) & David Petrie (ICAEW) British Business Bank & ICAEW Start-Up To Growth – Business Finance Options For Smaller And Growing Companies Introduces the 100% UK Government owned British Business Bank which is working to unlock smaller business finance. Will help delegates better understand the dynamic arena of business finance options. The British Business Bank and the Institute for Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) have jointly published the Business Finance Guide which helps businesses better understand the wide and developing range of options available to them.

12.30 - 13.00

Jez Booker The Internet Works in association with .uk & nominet Top Ten Tips for Effective Search Engine Marketing in 2014

James Nicholson SEO Desk How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2015 And Beyond

Gladness Ojo GSO Business Solutions Ltd Getting A Business Loan Without The Bank This seminar will help business owners who need to borrow to grow their business, find out how they can do this quickly, transparently and without having to provide personal assets as security. In addition, this seminar explains ways to access loans where a weaker credit rating may be preventing a business accessing mainstream bank facilities.

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Nicholas Nicolaou GLE oneLondon The Start Up Business Seminar: Route To Success

An overview of ten key elements of the modern search engine marketing process, with an explanation of why each element is important and what effect it can have on a business’s bottom line. Covering the fundamentals of SEM to more advanced topics, seminar attendees will learn the importance of web site structure, keyword research and targeting, content, links, PPC, UX testing, how to avoid search engine penalties, social media, using analytics to measure effectiveness and an overview of the marketing implications of the new gTLDs (new domain extensions).

13.15 - 13.45

Sumit Agarwal DNS Associates Accountants Seven Powerful Tax-Saving Tips For Business Owners The legal structure of the business, understanding the benefits and allowances to which you are entitled, are paramount to reducing your tax bill. Tax saving is for the long-term, tied in with your business processes and future objectives. When, where, what to invest in, purchase, dispose of, all these elements are part of a powerful strategy for tax efficiency, but it needs planning, these tips form part of that plan.

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HALL 4 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Invoicing can be especially tedious and difficult to manage with your limited time and resources. In this seminar, we’ll outline best practices for invoicing suppliers and customers from creation through payment. We’ll also include tips and tricks for getting paid faster, boosting cash flow, and improving customer relationships.

This seminar is designed as an introduction into how a business functions behind the scenes and what simple steps, using some basic accounting procedures you can take to power your business, drive up sales and ensure your new venture is a success! In the seminar we will explain the basic sales flow of any business and give you hints and tips on simple financial procedures you can put in place to help you run an effective and profitable business.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Barry Plumley Fundtech Get Paid On Time: Invoicing Best Practices

Joseph Mangu webXconsult How To Make Digital Marketing Profitable For A Start Up

Sunny Thakkar & Zee Abbas Payment Gateway Strategies For Increasing Sales, Client Retention And Growing Your Business

Exploring the different opportunities digital marketing presents for a Start Up Business, from the initial website build, to advertising disciplines such as PPC, SEO, Social and Display advertising. Then analysing what strategy is best for a Start Up Business to take to ensure it is profitable and successful both the short and long term.

You will hear strategies for growing your business, increase sales and retain clients so they never leave you. Everything you will hear has been tried and tested and it works. You will pick up hints & tips that will really get your clients buying into you and selling what your customers actually need. You will also learn about mobile payments and it benefits in helping you grow.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Karen Fisher & Louise Francis FPG Solicitors & FisherPackman Associates Let’s Talk: Setting Up Your Own Business Successfully What do you get when you cross a lawyer with an accountant? This ‘double header’ seminar is hosted by a lawyer and an accountant; both of whom run businesses. They have been through it all before and know the pitfalls to avoid and the tips to succeed. A light hearted look at the legal and financial aspects of setting up your own business.

13.15 - 13.45

Paris Petgrave Kaleidoscope Ltd Build A Lean And Effective Workforce!

Paris will discuss the benefits of using apprenticeship and graduate schemes. Employer incentives for hiring, and using agencies like Kaleidoscope to support you in growing your business or building an efficient and cost effective workforce.

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Matt Perkins & Emily Coltman FreeAgent Essential Guide: Small Business Accounts

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

BUSINESS STARTUP NOVEMBER 2014

Hilary Steel Kent Women in Business Magazine From Start Up To Success The doors to business are open now discover what you can do to help build a longer term sustainable business starting with the resources you already have.

16.15 - 16.45

Eduardo Martinez & Michael Gavin GENIAC Focusing Where The Money Is How can Start ups and SME focus on what is important: Growth, Revenue and Strategic Planning. 75% of small businesses pointed to finding new customers as a top concern.

However they remain time poor. How to prioritise planning and growth: management, tools and techniques.

HALL 4 > FRIDAY Sunny Thakkar & Zee Abbas Payment Gateway Strategies For Increasing Sales, Client Retention And Growing Your Business You will hear strategies for growing your business, increase sales and retain clients so they never leave you. Everything you will hear has been tried and tested and it works. You will pick up hints & tips that will really get your clients buying into you and selling what your customers actually need. You will also learn about mobile payments and it benefits in helping you grow.

14.00 - 14.30

Barry Plumley Fundtech Get Paid On Time: Invoicing Best Practices Invoicing can be especially tedious and difficult to manage with your limited time and resources. In this seminar, we’ll outline best practices for invoicing suppliers and customers from creation through payment. We’ll also include tips and tricks for getting paid faster, boosting cash flow, and improving customer relationships.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

This seminar is designed as an introduction into how a business functions behind the scenes and what simple steps, using some basic accounting procedures you can take to power your business, drive up sales and ensure your new venture is a success! In the seminar we will explain the basic sales flow of any business and give you hints and tips on simple financial procedures you can put in place to help you run an effective and profitable business.

What do you get when you cross a lawyer with an accountant? This ‘double header’ seminar is hosted by a lawyer and an accountant; both of whom run businesses. They have been through it all before and know the pitfalls to avoid and the tips to succeed. A light hearted look at the legal and financial aspects of growing your own business.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Matt Perkins & Emily Coltman FreeAgent Essential Guide: Small Business Accounts

Ben Posener & Louise Francis FPG Solicitors & FisherPackman Associates Let’s Talk: Running Your Own Business Successfully What do you get when you cross a lawyer with an accountant? This ‘double header’ seminar is hosted by a lawyer and an accountant; both of whom run businesses. They have been through it all before and know the pitfalls to avoid and the tips to succeed. A light hearted look at the legal and financial aspects of running your own business.

13.15 - 13.45

Michael Bridgman Fleximize New Finance Is About To Change The World For SMEs

Tony Vieira & Nik Fisher FPG Solicitors & FisherPackman Associates Let’s Talk: Growing Your Own Business Successfully

Eduardo Martinez & Michael Gavin GENIAC Focusing Where The Money Is

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

11.00 - 11.30

How can Start ups and SME focus on what is important: Growth, Revenue and Strategic Planning. 75% of small businesses pointed to finding new customers as a top concern.

However they remain time poor. How to prioritise planning and growth: management, tools and techniques. .

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A new wave of finance is washing over the UK. From alternative finance to mobile payments and international money transfers, the way we interact with money is changing dramatically. This seminar will show why this is excellent news for SMEs and how small businesses can leverage the changing world of finance to lower costs and grow their businesses.

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HALL 5 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Are you at a crossroads of your career, like the idea of running your own business, having the flexibility and work/life balance but thinking I have all this experience, but what do I do with it? Kevin can explain how to establish if a portfolio of strategic parttime roles is right for you and importantly where the work would come from and how to fund this new career.

Smash through the start-up barriers with a new approach to online retailing.Top tips for getting started in e-Commerce.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Kevin Jackson IBD Business Advice Group Ltd Becoming A Consultant

Catherine Gannon Gannons Solicitors Organising Your Business For Expansion – How To Maximise Your Equity

Christopher Smith Intellectual Property Office Every Business Owns Intellectual Property.

What Do You Own?

Catherine will take you through the issues to consider when operating with shareholders and investors to ensure control is in the right hands, dividends are paid to those who should receive them and the business is in a shape ready for sale. The talk will also consider a variety of legitimate tax concessions available to attract investment and staff.

Every business owns Intellectual Property (IP); whether it is protecting you name with a Trade Mark, your website with Copyright or your products with Patents and Designs. Do you want to protect your brand? Come along to this seminar to find out how best to protect your business from potential infringers, what you need to do to register your IP and learn from the mistakes of others.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Chris Bryce IPSE- The association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed Working As An Independent Professional – The Inside Track Are you an independent professional or considering becoming selfemployed? This session draws on IPSE’s extensive research to bring you exclusive intelligence and insight into the freelance marketplace, and will advise you on how to make the most of your business, how to market yourself, and how to ensure you are supported and protected outside of permanent employment.

13.15 - 13.45

Patrick Herrlinger Advanced Payment Solutions Setting Up Your Business Properly Setting up a new company is exciting and allinvolving, but what is it that entrepreneurs often miss in the early stages of setting up their business. We will be exploring the key building blocks that every small business should be putting in place to ensure that there is no rude awakening from the dream.

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Lee Thompson Exact Abacus Ltd The Lean Thinking Entrepreneur

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

BUSINESS STARTUP NOVEMBER 2014

Amandeep Thind Success Resources Create A Laser Focus For Your Business Discover blocks that stops your business growth.

Create an inspiring future for both your business and life. Handle the challenges of client objections or complaints with greater effectiveness and greater ease. Discover the 3 key elements of running a successful business. Keep yourself and your staff at Peak State to maximise your Business Growth.

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HALL 5 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Every business owns Intellectual Property (IP); whether it is protecting you name with a Trade Mark, your website with Copyright or your products with Patents and Designs. Do you want to protect your brand? Come along to this seminar to find out how best to protect your business from potential infringers, what you need to do to register your IP and learn from the mistakes of others.

Settling disputes is part and parcel of the commercial director or manager’s job. But not all disputes have escalated to the point where a lawyer needs to be involved. This seminar provides an overview of some possible pitfalls in the settlement of commercial disputes and advises how to avoid them. Includes what to do with a cheque in full and final settlement and exactly what “without prejudice” means. CPD accredited.

Christopher Smith Intellectual Property Office Every Business Owns Intellectual Property.

What Do You Own?

11.45 - 12.15

Kevin Jackson ibd Business Advice Group Ltd Becoming A Consultant

Alex Kleanthous Gannons Solicitors How To Settle A Claim And How Not To

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Are you at a crossroads of your career, like the idea of running your own business, having the flexibility and work/life balance but thinking I have all this experience, but what do I do with it? Kevin can explain how to establish if a portfolio of strategic parttime roles is right for you and importantly where the work would come from and how to fund this new career.

12.30 - 13.00

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Hans Arthur Blue Monkee Media Ltd Why Invest In SEO? Most businesses know the wisdom of investing in SEO. In order to successfully compete online, having a strong, wellthought out SEO strategy is all but a necessity. You may have the best product or service around, but if you don’t invest in SEO, how will people know what you have to offer? With over 250 million websites on the Internet, SEO makes you stand apart from the rest.

13.15 - 13.45

Warren Knight How To Do Your Social Media In 30 Minutes A Day Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram... are the important social media platforms to any small business and solopreneurs — and while it’s easy to get sucked into any of them for hours at a stretch, you can manage them in much less time with some planning and the right social media management tools. I will show you how to make the most of every minute you’re logged into each social network, by leveraging social channels for lead generation to increase sales for business growth, building brand advocates and achieving your business KPI’s.

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WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL > THURSDAY 11.00

15.00

Imagine if you could discover the secret to winning in absolutely everything you do, what difference would that make to your business and in life? What personal, professional or business goals would you embark on? Well, get ready to start that journey to success because Dr Rob Yeung will teach you all you need to know about winning pitches and presentations in this insightful and invaluable seminar.

Don’t let your business fade into the background. It’s time to STAND OUT and get seen! There are so many brands out there – in all sectors – you need yours to shine above the competition. It’s time to take your brand to the next level. And that’s what Linzi will help you to do by taking you through her tried-and-tested five-step process required to achieve stand out status. Do it. Become famous.

12.00

16.00

Dr. Rob Yeung Talentspace How To Win At Pitching And Presenting

Business Doctors Rod Davies and Matthew Levington Business Doctors How To Get Your Business To BREAK BIG This BREAKING BIG seminar will show you how to quickly and clearly review where your business is right now and decide where it should be going. Then you can start taking the right steps straight away to achieve breakthrough success. If you are looking to grow your business, get more customers and increase your profits, it’s worth taking the time to review how your business is performing now and get some expert advice on how to hit the big time.

Stefan Thomas 4Networking Business Networking For Dummies Ever wondered how to really make networking work for you? In desperation, Stefan HAD to make networking work and, in a fast paced seminar will give you the techniques and strategies proven to work. Stefan had to pay the mortgage and bills and will give you real life information which you can take away and use straight away.

13.00

17.00

Dee will share powerful PR on a shoestring tips using real client case studies to bring her tips to life. Learn how to communicate with journalists and editors, why you need to be more creative than simply sending a press release and how PR can generate more sales for your business, boost your profile and make you a person of influence and respect

Brad Burton, author of Life. Business. Just Got Easier, will change the way you approach your life, business & direction forever. Sometimes provocative. At times hilarious. ALWAYS Inspiring. Brought up on a council estate, he’s got no qualifications, spent years on dole and started his first business in 2006 with £25K of personal debt! That business, 4Networking is now the largest joined up business network in the UK, running over 6,000 events each year.

Dee Blick The Marketing Gym Ltd You’re Just 7 Steps Away From Powerful Profit Generating PR!

14.00

Ben Kench Author of Selling For Dummies Without Sales You’re Dead – Selling For Non Sales People NO business can succeed without sales… and so ALL of us in business need to sell, even if we don’t like ‘selling’.

This presentation will pull apart your fears, explain how you can succeed and is packed with ideas to help. As author of Selling For Dummies and the UK’s No1 Business Growth and Sales Specialist, Ben has earned a reputation as the ‘go to’ guy for your business growth challenges.

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Linzi Boyd Surgery Group 5 Steps To Get Everyone Talking About your Business

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

BUSINESS STARTUP NOVEMBER 2014

Brad Burton Author of LIFE.BUSINESS.JUST GOT EASIER LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER.

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL > FRIDAY Paul Lancaster Author of Small Business Marketing For Dummies How To Market Your Business For Free!

In this talk, Paul Lancaster, author of Small Business Marketing For Dummies will discuss some of the most effective free tools you can use to market and promote your business online, with a particular focus on social media to get yourself noticed and build up a loyal following.

12.00

Christer Holloman The Social Media MBA (Book Series) The Best Business Use Of Social Media For 2015 Find out about some of the most innovative ways forward thinking businesses will use social media to make money, save money and promote their business next year.

13.00

Mark Rhodes Author of Think Your Way To Success and How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Massively Improve Your Success With Little Or No Extra Effort Having achieved every Goal he has set himself, Mark explains exactly how he sets himself up to achieve and how you can do the same for whatever you are looking to achieve. This doesn’t rely on luck or any super powers of the Universe, just understanding how we work, and how you can take advantage of that knowledge to start getting the results you desire in your businesses and life.

14.00

John Cross iSolon Ltd Your Moments Of Power When Starting A New Business Every business manager has significant moments of power during an average week. Moments which can enthuse or de-motivate those people around them. This seminar focuses on those moments which are unique for those starting and/or developing a new enterprise.

Find out during this inspiring presentation which moments of power will open or close fresh opportunities and which will build momentum for lasting business relationships.

15.00

Jamie Smart JSL Clarity: The Inner Source Of Resilience, Agility And Innovation In this seminar, you’ll discover what clarity is, why it’s so important and how you can get it to work for you. It turns out that many of the desirable qualities you may have been working to “develop” (such as resilience, agility and even innovation) are actually innate, emergent properties of an uncluttered mind. You see, clarity isn’t something you do; it’s something you already have.

16.00

Vince Stanzione Author of The Millionaire Dropout: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love, Reclaim Your Life Starting Your Own Business On £100

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

11.00

Want to fire your boss, do what you love and reclaim your life?

People often say they don’t have a lot of money, so they can’t start their own business. Well Vince Stanzione will tell you otherwise!

He will show you that it is very much possible to set up your own business from just £100. Come along to his inspirational talk and learn how this can be done.

ABOUT THE SPONSOR As the UK’s #business publisher, Wiley have the best books on starting and growing a business. We work with the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and business experts to bring you sound advice, wisdom and inspiration to help you make your business a success.

Be sure to visit the Wiley Startup School in Seminar Hall 6, for your chance to hear directly from some of the UK’s bestselling business authors, covering everything from what business idea is best for you to understanding the finances and securing backing. Each seminar will include an indepth talk from an expert author, followed by a Q&A and the opportunity to get a copy of the book at up to 65%off - and have it signed by the author!

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THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL > THURSDAY 14.00 - 14.45

Julia Haydon How To Easily Create Professional WordPress Websites Don’t want to pay the high price tag for someone to build your website? Don’t want to pay monthly or yearly ongoing costs for your website? This WordPress website workshop is for you! Create great looking free websites that search engines will love! This demonstration will show you step by step how quickly and easily it is to create awesome websites in WordPress with 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking to create an online store, membership site, promote a product/service or something else, a WordPress website is the answer!

11.00 - 11.45

Ben Brophy How To Get Free Traffic From YouTube

Simon Coulson How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

International speaker, author, course facilitator & online audio / video expert Ben Brophy shares insights on the fastest growth area on the internet - Online Video.

This training is essential for anyone with a vested interest in communicating or delivering a message online, for anyone who wants to grow their business or kickstart a project. Ben has taught 10,000’s and will share practical tools & cutting edge tips in this workshop.

A fascinating session on how anyone can start an online business with just a computer and internet connection in the new online economy. Serial entrepreneur, Simon, shares how he started his first business from his spare bedroom and has gone on to generate over £10 million pounds online. Learn the essentials you need to get started to become the next dot com millionaire

12.00 - 12.45

16.00 - 16.45

Richard Mcmunn How To Become A Best-Selling Online Author

Jay Hastings How To Make Money From Home With Affiliate Marketing

This workshop will teach you the process for writing a book, getting it published and keeping all of the profits. Rick McMunn is an award-winning, best-selling author of 200 books who has made over £4,000,000 from writing and selling books. This former firefighter, who has been a best-selling author now fewer than 117 times, will teach you the 7 stages to generating a 6-figure income from book writing and self-publishing.

Join Jay Hastings who will share with you how you can make money without your website, simply by referring traffic to affiliate offers and getting paid a commission from big brands for sending them leads. Jay wil show you how to signup to promote offers and how to create your own webpages to capture leads in the process

13.00 - 13.45

17.00 - 17.45

Simon Coulson Grow Your Business Online In 2015 Learn from Simon Coulson one of the UKs leading internet marketers about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online. Simon will be covering the methods you should be using to take advantage of the new online generation by leveraging search engines, social media and online communities. Simon will also show you how to engage and convert your web visitors into paying customers. Simon has founded 5 separate 7-figure online businesses and is founder of the Internet Business School. Simon has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Lord Sugar and former US President Bill Clinton at entrepreneur events around the world.

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15.00 - 15.45

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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Simon Coulson Grow Your Business Online In 2015 Learn from Simon Coulson one of the UKs leading internet marketers about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online. Simon will be covering the methods you should be using to take advantage of the new online generation by leveraging search engines, social media and online communities. Simon will also show you how to engage and convert your web visitors into paying customers. Simon has founded 5 separate 7-figure online businesses and is founder of the Internet Business School. Simon has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Lord Sugar and former US President Bill Clinton at entrepreneur events around the world.

THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL > FRIDAY 14.00 - 14.45

Julia Haydon How To Easily Create Professional WordPress Websites Don’t want to pay the high price tag for someone to build your website? Don’t want to pay monthly or yearly ongoing costs for your website? This WordPress website workshop is for you! Create great looking free websites that search engines will love! This demonstration will show you step by step how quickly and easily it is to create awesome websites in WordPress with 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking to create an online store, membership site, promote a product/service or something else, a WordPress website is the answer!

Ben Brophy How To Get Free Traffic From YouTube

15.00 - 15.45

Simon Coulson How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

International speaker, author, course facilitator & online audio / video expert Ben Brophy shares insights on the fastest growth area on the internet - Online Video.

This training is essential for anyone with a vested interest in communicating or delivering a message online, for anyone who wants to grow their business or kickstart a project. Ben has taught 10,000’s and will share practical tools & cutting edge tips in this workshop.

A fascinating session on how anyone can start an online business with just a computer and internet connection in the new online economy. Serial entrepreneur, Simon, shares how he started his first business from his spare bedroom and has gone on to generate over £10 million pounds online. Learn the essentials you need to get started to become the next dot com millionaire

12.00 - 12.45

16.00 - 16.45

This workshop will teach you the process for writing a book, getting it published and keeping all of the profits. Rick McMunn is an award-winning, best-selling author of 200 books who has made over £4,000,000 from writing and selling books. This former firefighter, who has been a best-selling author now fewer than 117 times, will teach you the 7 stages to generating a 6-figure income from book writing and self-publishing.

Join Jay Hastings who will share with you how you can make money without your website, simply by referring traffic to affiliate offers and getting paid a commission from big brands for sending them leads. Jay wil show you how to signup to promote offers and how to create your own webpages to capture leads in the process

Richard McMunn How To Become A Best-Selling Online Author

13.00 - 13.45

Simon Coulson Grow Your Business Online In 2015

Jay Hastings How To Make Money From Home With Affiliate Marketing

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

11.00 - 11.45

NOTES

Learn from Simon Coulson one of the UKs leading internet marketers about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online. Simon will be covering the methods you should be using to take advantage of the new online generation by leveraging search engines, social media and online communities. Simon will also show you how to engage and convert your web visitors into paying customers. Simon has founded 5 separate 7-figure online businesses and is founder of the Internet Business School. Simon has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Lord Sugar and former US President Bill Clinton at entrepreneur events around the world.

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS .com powered by Verisign Stand Number 652 If you’ve ever surfed the Web, shared pictures, or shopped online, you’ve experienced the critical infrastructure and services of Verisign Domain Name Services.

Verisign has a long history of operating two of the world’s bestknown extensions, .com and .net, connecting people and companies. +41264087745 www.verisigninc.com www.start-online-with.com .uk Stand Number 20 .uk is the shorter, sharper domain that offers an exciting new online territory for businesses. It is the domain of the future, representing a more modern, global look, whilst embodying its British roots.

Whether you are a fully fledged business or just starting out, you can make .uk your own.

0121200910 agreatplacetobe.uk 30Sec Video Stand Number 658 30sSec Video create quality short explainer Videos for Business in additional we also offer additional services to help promote your video and business to help generate leads for you.

See our Video: http://youtu.be/ LUwAMva0CScSee Special Offer for this show below 02085605635 www.30secvideo.com 4 Networking Ltd Stand Number 306 With over 250 networking groups across the UK and over 50,000 members, online and face to face, 4Networking is a business community that helps you get business appointments. Network within our relaxed yet structured meeting format for efficient and effective use of your business time.

0845 123 4444 www.4networking.biz Accountz.com Ltd Stand Number 418 Accountz offer an accounting solution for all small businesses

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01354 691650 www.accountz.com ActionCOACH Stand Number 748 Winners of the “Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction” (2013) based on feedback from current Franchise Partners and awarded the UK’s Best Business Opportunity in 2013 by CompareTheFinancialMarkets, ActionCOACH already has over 100 business coaches in the UK & Ireland and is growing at a rapid pace.

01284 701 648 www.actioncoach-franchise. co.uk Advanced Payment Solutions Stand Number 324 We offer Business Current Accounts tailored for start-ups and SME’s via our Cashplus brand.

With an instant online application process and transparent pricing, the multi award winning account has become the business current account of choice for over 25,000 businesses across the UK. 0203 617 5768 www.mycashplus.co.uk/sme Alibaba.com Stand Number 426 As part of the Alibaba Group, our mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. We do this by giving suppliers the tools necessary to reach a global audience for their products, and by helping buyers find products and suppliers quickly and efficiently.

02072585104 www.alibaba.com Angel Design and Print Stand Number 106 Bells Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services Stand Number 309 Bells Bookkeeping currently assist many businesses of all sizes with their accountancy, taxation, payroll, VAT and bookkeeping requirements.

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Belvoir Lettings Stand Number 416 A Belvoir franchise represents a long standing, tried and tested business model to enable you to run your own business with the support of one of the biggest companies in the residential lettings sector.

Have you ever thought about going into business for yourself?

01476 570000 www.belvoirfranchise.com

businessconnectionslive.com Stand Number 302 Business Connections LIVE TV, The on-line business Television Channel, dedicated to Helping Your Business Grow - Small Business Help and Business Support for real Business Growth with advice and comment from successful business owners, managers and entrepreneurs. sales,marketing, social media & more 01784 256777 www.BusinessConnectionsLive. com

Blue Monkee Stand Number 126 Blue Monkee is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Northern Ireland with clients U.K. wide. We have offices in Dublin and London and provide bespoke e-commerce solutions to a broad range of businesses.We ensure our customers gain the highest visibility for their business.

08455197907 www.bluemonkee.com

BYTE Internet Stand Number 750 BYTE Internet was started up in 2006. Aiming to provide everyone, home or business, with affordable and reliable hosting and email plans. We provide no nonsense, easy to use, web hosting, email hosting, domain registration, file backup and a range of other hosted services.

0844 372 4729 www.byte-internet.co.uk

British Library Business & IP Centre Stand Number 700 For entrepreneurs and innovators, the Business & IP Centre has all the facts, figures and advice you need to help your business launch and grow. There is also a comprehensive programme of workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and events run by British Library experts and partners. +44 (0)20 7412 7901 www.bl.uk/bipc

CD Web Design Stand Number 656 We aim to serve as a single point of contact for all of your online needs, including web design, development, ecommerce, search engine optimisation, internet marketing and web hosting.

With this comprehensive range of services, you can relax knowing that we are making the most of your online assets.

07834 727 302 www.cd-web-design.co.uk

Business Scene Membership Ltd Stand Number 146 Business Scene is a support network for entrepreneurs and business owners providing advice, protection and opportunities. Visit us to find out how we can help you!

0845 003 1345 www.business-scene.com

City Business Library Stand Number 114 A FREE resource in the centre of London. Our expert staff will help you find the information you need for your business. Find reputable market research reports for your business planning, create B2B mailing lists - all FREE. For a small charge, attend seminars and workshops. Everyone is welcome.

020 7332 1812 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cbl

020 8468 1087 www.bellsbookkeeping.co.uk

Business Travel Experts Stand Number 130 Business Travel Experts are an independent travel management company that can organise and book all of your corporate travel arrangements, we will save you money, not only through savings on the cost of your flights, but also through the time it would have taken your staff to book the travel!

01264 316 116 www.btexperts.co.uk

Clothes2Order Stand Number 529 Clothes2Order supply businesses of all sizes with quality clothing for uniforms, promotions and events. Whatever your business, we can help you create a great impression with clothing printed or embroidered with your company logo, slogan or text.

08456 522 655 www.clothes2order.com

Cobra Group Consultancy Stand Number 404 Cobra Group Consultancy is a hands-on consultancy that specialises in energising our clients’ businesses, primarily by strengthening operational efficiency and increasing sales. +44 (0) 7734749584 www.cobragroupconsultancy. com Companies House Stand Number 118 All limited companies in the UK are registered at Companies House, an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). There are more than 3 million limited companies registered.

0303 1234 500 www.companieshouse.gov.uk Consolis Systems Stand Number 436 Consolis Systems is a software and services company with a core focus on payment technology in the EPoS market, bringing innovative new services to the hospitality markets. We have a new point of sale software platform that has been built with the merchant in mind.

0207 012 8660 www.consolis.co.uk Cool Cos Ltd Stand Number 300 Brand new to the Uk and Ireland.

A ranger of cosmetics without perfumes or parabens. Perfect for all skin types. From Denmark top quality at budget prices. A full range of over 1200 products.

07798648084 www.coolcos.co.uk CrowdAhead Ltd Stand Number 420 CrowdAhead provides equitybased crowdfunding for business, both start ups and growth funding. We provide a route to success for small businesses and the opportunity to participate for investors.

020 81232137 www.crowdahead.com

DekoRatio Branding & Design Studio Stand Number 406 High quality logo, visual identity and graphic design for start-ups and SME’s in the UK. 07405804525 www.dekoratio.co.uk Design Direct Web Solutions LTD Stand Number 408 Design Direct Uk -1000+ Projects , 50+ Software And Web Developers, Centers In Uk And India.Design Direct Web Solutions Ltd is a London based, Web and Software development company with its own development Center in India. We stand out from the crowd with our extra ordinary work and affordability 02083634905 www.designdirectuk.com DNS Accountants Stand Number 410 DNS Associates is a highly respected, locally recognized accounting, tax planning and consulting services organization based in Harrow, Watford, and London with expertise in helping owner managed businesses, freelancers and contractors.

02089036330 www.dnsassociates.co.uk Dream Sleep Stand Number 308 Dream Sleep is a Multi Award Winning Travel Pillow Company which is based in Latvia but Exports Worldwide.

07526935961 www.dreamsleep.lv ecommerce.co.uk Stand Number 520 ecommerce.co.uk is a new community being setup to help online retailers realise their potential whilst avoiding the major pitfalls that can cause a business to stall. We’re here to help so come along and participate on our site for a chance to win a Lamborghini driving experience.

0845 643 1290 www.ecommerce.co.uk EN Campaigns Stand Number 318 EN Campaigns is an international business finance and training company headquartered in London. We provide start-up loan financing up to £25,000 for all types of businesses as well as small business financing up to £500,000. We have a strong support network to support all businesses we have funded 0207 404 3927 www.encampaigns.com

eRecruitSmart.co.uk Stand Number 522 eRecruitSmart is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited specialist with a unique offering – a Recruitment Consultancy where campaigns cost from just £279. You simply choose the elements of the service that you need and stay in complete control of your recruitment process. Easy, effective, eRecruitSmart.

01923 438 149 www.erecruitsmart.co.uk European Reseller Stand Number 720 We recruit resellers and Distributors, for our IT clients Channel development, Low cost mobile telecoms 1p to China, 1p to Europe 1p to USA Low cost Telecom business with your own brand ( Lebara, Lycamobile) For 14 years we have been bringing together I.C.T. business partners in EMEA. 0203 178 6085 www.europeanreseller.com Evolve Stand Number 530 At Evolve we offer web design, SEO, as well as high quality digital marketing solutions that are specific to your business’s needs.

02032908451 www.evolvetec.co.uk

Exact Abacus Ltd. Stand Number 428 Exact Abacus take care of all things e-Commerce. With a 30 year history, initially providing IT solutions to the mail order industry, and with Microsoft Partner certification; Exact Abacus is now one of the largest software houses in the UK. 01772 455052 www.exactabacus.com Fisher Packman & Associates Stand Number 400 This multi-disciplined practice has been providing accounting services, business consultancy, strategy planning and financing for wide range of companies, in a wide range of industries since 1981.

020 8732 5500 www.fisherpackman.com

business owners, this means a quick application, a dedicated relationship manager and fast access to funds.

020 7100 0110 www.fleximize.com Forever Living Product Stand Number 326 Forever is the world No.1 grower and producer of aloe Vera and beehive based products. Superior quality from safe, GM ingredients.

No insecticides, pesticides, or artificial fertilisers. Cash rich & totally debt free. Health & Nutrition (predicted to be the next trillion dollar industry).

07904532511 www.forever1.flp.com FPG Solicitors Stand Number 400 We’re back again for round 2 of the Business Show and we’ve brought along our partners FisherPackman Accountants to join us on the stand! Here at FPG Solicitors we offer a wide range of legal services specially designed with the start-up/small business in mind; come & see us for a chat on stand 400.

0203 538 3807 www.fpg-law.com Franchise Expo & The Franchise Show Stand Number 524 FranchiseExpo.co.uk is a comprehensive web directory which provides a year-round opportunity to find the perfect UK franchise for you!

The Franchise Show is the UK’s largest Franchise event taking place at the ExCel, London every February.

0330 1222 049 www.franchiseexpo.co.uk FreeAgent Stand Number 432 FreeAgent is an award-winning online accounting system designed specifically for small businesses and freelancers. With FreeAgent, you can manage your expenses and invoices, automatically chase payments, analyse bank statements, forecast tax and submit VAT returns online to HMRC. 0800 288 8691 www.freeagent.com

Fleximize Stand Number 430 Fleximize provides innovative loans to help SMEs grow. We harness technology to simplify the funding process and keep personal relationships at the heart of every decision we make. For

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Cloud Based Accounting Stand Number 534 Advice from experienced Accountants and your own Cloud Based Accounts software from XERO or SAGE, on a simple pay monthly subscription.

Cloud Based Accounting is a new solution for your business.

Quick, convenient and reliable bookkeeping & payroll software coupled with professional advice.

0203 475 8850 www.CloudBasedAccounting. co.uk

Fundtech Ltd Stand Number 140 Fundtech founded in 1993 offers a comprehensive line of transaction banking solutions to banks and corporations of all sizes around the world. As a strategic supplier, customers benefit from lower operating costs and an enhanced end-user experience through integrated and feature-rich solutions. +44 207 5881100 www.fundtech.com Gannons Solicitors Stand Number 322 Gannons are a boutique corporate and commercial law firm. Our clients come to us with the common desire of solving a problem quickly yet effectively. We are discreet but successful, acting for a range of businesses with a focus on private companies, SMEs and partnerships. Come visit us on stand 322!

02074381060 www.gannons.co.uk GENIAC Stand Number 722 GENIAC will simplify running your business by centralising your accounting, legal, HR and insurance, through a single integrated service. All in one place, all managed on your behalf. www.geniac.com GLE oneLondon- Finance and Support for New and Growing Businesses Stand Number 516 A leading national provider of unsecured loans to businesses including start up (up to £25k uk-wide) and growth loans (up to £95k london-wide). Many loans come with free mentoring and other business support.

0845 603 2820 www.glebusinessloans.co.uk Global Brands Protection Stand Number 300 GBP has ground breaking software technology to keep website form having digital asserts taken off them for criminal and unauthorised purposes. GBP has solutions that work both offline and online to enable consumer to have confidence in website GBP is productive not reactive.

07798648084 www.globalbrandsprotection. com Greens Premier Stand Number 526 Our range of self-serve, online document production solutions allow users to upload their documents for secure and

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confidential printing. Instant pricing and fast delivery, means our solution is perfect for on demand, business critical document production.

02033624455 www.greenspremier.com GSO Business Solutions Ltd. Stand Number 314 GSO Business Solutions Ltd. is a dynamic London-based professional management consulting firm that helps existing business-owners improve their overall business performance and competitiveness in their market places. New and young entrepreneurs are not left out, as we also assist to develop their 02030597800 www.gsobusinesssolutions. com How To Start Your Own Cleaning Business Stand Number 726 The cleaning industry is a popular choice for franchisors and business start up’s If you don’t want the overhead cost associated with a franchise, and prefer the freedom and flexibility from your own business model, then this intense hard hitting 2 day workshop might be well-suited for you!

0203 292 0685 www.essexcountycleaners.com ibd Business Advice Group Ltd Stand Number 532 Becoming a Consultant - At a crossroads of your career? Like the idea of running your own business, allowing flexibility and work/life balance? Being an ibd Accredited Member provides a platform, with significant benefits to start, grow and manage your own business or expand an existing busines 01223 257777 www.ibd-uk.com/index.php/ careers International New York Times Stand Number 136 Visit the INYT stand for discounted digital subscriptions plus a free gift with your purchase.

07813735098 www.international.nytimes. com Internet Business School Stand Number 316 The Internet Business School is the place to learn everything you need to put your business online.

Whether you have an existing business you want to bring online, an online business that could perform better, or a beginner wanting to build your own new

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online business - we can help.

01233 226222 www.internetbusinessschool. com IPSE Stand Number 662 With over 21,000 members, IPSE is the largest association of independent professionals in the EU, representing freelancers, contractors and consultants from every sector of the economy. It’s a not-for-profit organisation owned and run by its members. +44 (0)20 8897 9970 www.ipse.co.uk JEUNESSE Stand Number 760 Jeunesse is a world leader in natural anti-aging science who offer one of the most exciting home business opportunities in the world today. Their revolutionary and category-creating anti-aging products are literally redefining what it means to be young.

0034-644383708 www.jeunesseglobal.com Jonathan Jacob Photography Ltd Stand Number 102 What impression are you giving with the photography you’re using? Photography draws people into your story / company. Images engage and narrate that story.

A good picture is indeed worth a thousand words and the right picture is worth 1,000,000!

Do not underestimate the power of photography!

07977187278 www.jjacobphotography.co.uk www.jjpautophoto.co.uk JSC DINETA Stand Number 756 The company’s DINETA suite of solutions is used in wide variety of small and midsize businesses, from startups to public companies.

If you have store or e-shop, please visit our stand No. 756.

We will present you solutions for accounting, POS software, supply chain management and SugarCRM developing 0203 6082846 www.stratuserp.co.uk Kaleidoscope Stand Number 667 Thinking of Hiring? We can save you time, money and resources by sourcing you professional and experienced candidates, interns and apprentices. Our service is Free to Businesses in the UK. Starting up? Kaleidoscope also offer Business planning support and finance to UK start ups.

0207 708 5742

www.kaleidoscope-org.co.uk KSK Bedford Stand Number 664 At Keens Shay Keens Limited we offer a complete business service for the widest range of client needs, combining the best of modern practice with quality personal attention. As a professional firm of chartered accountants we are able to work with you on all aspects of your business.

01234 301000 www.ksk.co.uk London Entrepreneurs Network Stand Number 108 Whether you are looking for investment, co-founders, connections, advice, mentoring, coaching, a platform to market your products or services, LONDON ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK can and will provide tailor made help to directly fit your needs as an individual via our extraordinary events.

07591020664 www.meetup.com/ londonentrepreneurs network Mannatech at Feeling Gorgeous Stand Number 112 Business start up packages in one of the fastest growing areas of business - Health and Wellness - for as little as £185.00. Begin part-time or alongside an existing business. Full support and training.

Social entrepreneur company so you can helping malnourished children worldwide at the same time 07956 924329 www.mannatechatfg.co.uk Mark Carr Photography Stand Number 540 We are a commercial photography business working throughout the UK and creating images that put our clients ahead of their competition. Our competitive and innovative approach has won us clients that include all types of business from PLC s to start ups.

We also supply a range of digital screens. +44(0)7795233393 www.markcarrphotography. com Mas Legal Stand Number 124 Mas Legal provides innovative legal solutions that transform your Intellectual Property into a successful investment. We propose fixed fee packages with transparent tariffs for trademark availability search, analysis, and

MOO Stand Number 30 Hello, we’re MOO – an online print and design company. We love great design and believe it can work wonders for every business, no matter their size.

02073922781 www.moo.com My Travel Pal Stand Number 116 Introducing the My Travel Pal Revolution! As one of the fastest growing Franchise opportunities in the UK today, My Travel Pal is a dynamic Leisure and Lifestyle focussed business offering amazing opportunities for Franchise partners from across Europe.

Visit us at Stand No: 116 01513479333 www.mytravelpal.com Net Telecoms Stand Number 429 Suppliers of unified communication systems to small and medium businesses including provision of fixed line, calls and superfast broadband.

We do everything you would expect from the global telecom conglomerates but our clients tell us we are more competitive on cost and offer first class service.

0845 5199 380 www.siptechconsulting.com O2 Workshop TCR Stand Number 680 O2 Workshop is a business focused tech hub in Central London on Tottenham Court Road.

We understand that running a small business means every minute counts so we ensure that our customers are supported from consultation through to implementation of the technology vital to streamlining their busines 0203 056 0331 www.telenomics.co.uk/ workshop Odoo Stand Number 128 Odoo is a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications aimed at taking businesses to the next level.

Odoo is a flexible and easy way for businesses to manage key enterprise activities: sales, finance, HR, marketing, and much more. +32 81 81 37 00 www.odoo.com

Office in a Box (LOASys International Ltd) Stand Number 736 Payment Gateway Stand Number 528 Payment Gateway provides solutions to businesses of all sizes to collect payments from customers from their website.

What is different about us is that we help our clients get the best online payments solution that is right for the business and with the best rates available in the marketplace.

0800 012 6046 www.paygateway.org.uk POWERSOFT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS LIMITED Stand Number 738 We are a software development company providing quality software solutions to everyday business activities. Our main product is Power Enterprise (a bespoke web based ERP application) designed to enable organizations handle their entire processes from a fully integrated central location.

07440253773 www.powersoft-solutions. co.uk Progress Business Centre Stand Number 132 R.T.Page Stand Number 402 RT Page offers a complete 3PL(third party logistics) service to all online eCommerce retailers, whether you are a start-up business or a long established company we can adapt our service to your requirements.

01903 736300 www.rtpage.co.uk Recruitment Genius Stand Number 668 Become a recruitment genius and fill any job for £199 or less. Already several thousand companies have filled over 60,000 jobs, ranging from a FD for Tesco to software developers for Sony Playstation. There are no hidden catches or costs, just amazing service and great results.

01732 617 460 www.recruitmentgenius.com RFB Solicitors Limited Stand Number 664 A solution for businesses by providing a virtual in house legal service giving business owners unlimited legal advice so they get the assistance they need when they need it. RFB Solicitors dedicates time to get to know

each business to give personal assistance and support.

01908 410844 www.rfbsolicitors.co.uk RIFT Accounting Ltd Stand Number 104 We’re RIFT Accounting and we’re not traditional, grey-suited number-crunchers. Think of us as your Business Bodyguard, we’ll protect you and make you a success. There’s nothing to be scared of. We’ll simplify everything. Take away the fear.

Reduce the risk.

01233 653006 www.riftaccounting.com Royal Bank of Scotland plc Stand Number 506 RBS is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, a large international banking and financial services company that provides a wide range of products and services to personal, business, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers.

0800 529 8403 www.rbs.co.uk/business

S&A Coaching Stand Number 732 One to one coaching, team coaching and personal effectiveness workshops to develop your leadership, business goals and service values. I’ll help you grow as a leader so that you can grow your business. I’ll help you develop the personal skills of your team so that they can grow your business.

07905 397711 www.s-and-a-coaching.co.uk Screw it Stand Number 504 Peter Hart has grown a business from a £250 box of stock to a company turning over in excess of £1 Million. Discover his journey and how you can do the same.Hear his stories from his appearance on BBC’s Dragon Den and about an offer of £100K from Duncan Bannatyne.Come and get a copy of his book.

07935333040 www.screwitjustdoit.com SEO Desk Stand Number 502 We are a successful, well established, company of specialists working in the rapidly developing field of Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. 01306 886140 www.seodesk.co.uk

Smarta Stand Number 10 Smarta.com is the UK’s No.1 FREE advice resource for startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. It has more than 10,000 practical ‘How to’ guides; 300 entrepreneur video interviews and was voted the UK’s ‘most trusted business blog’

by The Guardian. Visit us at Stand No.10 to discuss.

0330 335 1570 www.startuploan.smarta.com Social Dynamos Stand Number 744 Social Dynamos work alongside our customers to take the fear out and put the humour back in to social media. We are a small company dedicated to helping SMEs use social media in ways that make a tangible difference to the success of their business.

07834 607388 www.socialdynamos.co.uk Softtrade.co.uk Stand Number 672 Softtrade.co.uk, a software trading platform, can save your Company up to 80% on new software purchases (including Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP).

We can also help you find your companies unused software and improve your cashflow by realising the value in these hidden assets.

Contact us now!

0203 713 3360 www.softtrade.co.uk Sonai Business Solutions Stand Number 670 Plain English Accountancy… with added support. Sonai provide a complete integrated business and support solution, which incorporates traditional accountancy & payroll services with business support and marketing.

Our aim is to align these four principal business needs under one roof.

0800 270 7519 www.sonai.co.uk Start Your Business / Gambit Interactive Stand Number 724 Success Resources Stand Number 740 Since 1992, Success Resources have supported individuals, enterprises and organizations through educational programs around the world, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands from more than 35 countries.

Bring speakers like Tony Robbins, Les Brown, T Harv Eker, Robert Kiyosaki to the masses.

02031417790 www.srpl.net

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registration. We will help you build the IP strategy.

020 3126 4882 mas-legal.com

Sugar Cube Productions Stand Number 660 Sugar Cube Productions is a complete marketing design company, here to provide a one stop shop for all SME’s online and offline marketing needs. We have fully qualified web developers, graphical designers, and we are a full printing and promotion product agency.

02070787623 www.sugarcubeproductions. co.uk Suit the City Limited Stand Number 542 Suit the City provide beautiful, affordable made-to-measure suits and separates for men and women. From jeans to pinstripes, all garments are made to order in a choice of over 3000 fabrics with many bespoke details to personalise your look.

The company is also recruiting franchises across the UK 01494 880791 www.suitthecity.com SwitchboardFREE Stand Number 328 SwitchboardFREE is a virtual phone system providing your business with the perfect number.

Diverting calls to UK landlines and mobiles ensures you never miss a call again. With over 40,000 UK business customers large and small, we provide a reliable service with over 20 FREE call management tools.

0203 189 1213 www.switchboardfree.co.uk The Accounting Experts Stand Number 438 The Accounting Experts provide a simple, fixed fee accounting solution to businesses nationwide, providing modern day online and traditional ‘receipts in a shoebox’ accounting. You can choose which option suits you -Cloud or traditional-we offer our clients professional simple accounting.

0333 577 081 www.theaccountingexperts. co.uk The Bobbleshop Stand Number 120 The BobbleShop is unique, groundbreaking and great fun.

This packaged service that allows you to create full colour 3D figurines of real people. you don’t need any 3D printing experience and scanning takes seconds 07834 084120 www.bobbleshop.co.uk The Franchise Show & Franchise Expo

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Stand Number 742 The Franchise Show is the UK’s largest Franchise event taking place at the ExCel, London every February. FranchiseExpo.co.uk is comprehensive web directory which provides a year-round opportunity to find the perfect UK franchise for you! www.franchiseexpo.co.uk 0330 1222 049 www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk The Playbus Company Stand Number F346 The Play Bus Company provides a fusion of a mobile space with the structuring commonly found in Indoor Play Centres. Retired single and double decker buses are used as the space from which to create a ‘play centre on wheels’ or any other mobile leisure facility.

07801554642 www.theplaybuscompany. co.uk The Rockstar Mentoring Group Stand Number 507 The Rockstar Mentoring Group is by far, the UK’s No.1 Mentoring and Investment organisation for Entrepreneurs. Exhibiting at their14th Business Show and Sponsoring the Midas Touch for the 6th time. Come down, say hi and learn from the best.

0845 652 2905 www.rockstargroup.co.uk The SMF Group Stand Number 332 The SMF Group is the top social media marketing company in Cambridge. We provide social media consultancy and training to help businesses with their social media marketing.

01223 969 054 www.thesmfgroup.co.uk Treztech Design Ltd Stand Number 320 Treztech Design Ltd is an agency specializing in building digital presence for startup and established businesses. We cover the whole digital market from corporate identity creation to web design and S.E.O management.

07772484121 www.treztech-design.co.uk UK2 Stand Number 414 UK2 has been helping start-ups and small businesses get started and grow online since 1998. From choosing your domain name to the design and hosting of your website, UK2 will be with you at every step. UK2 also offer cloud and dedicated hosting, and have

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their own London-based data centre.

0800 612 2142 www.uk2.net UKPrint.biz Stand Number 312 UKPrint.biz is your one-stopshop for all your print, promo and personalised clothing needs, Whether you are a Blue Chip or Sole trader we offer a wide range of products to help you market your business. From business cards & flyers, workwear & uniform through to promotional items & corporate gifts 0845 544 2432 www.ukprint.biz Virgin StartUp Stand Number 682 Virgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good. We are a not-for-profit company founded by Virgin Management in late 2013. We support entrepreneurs based in England who are pre-trading or within their first 12 months of trading. We help businesses get funding, get a me www.virginstartup.org Wealth Training Company Stand Number 122 Learn Multi Millionaire Trader’s exact strategies and create a new income stream with low risk strategies and high earning potential.

020 7740 7300 www.wealthtrainingcompany. com Web Nation Stand Number 510 State-of-the-art, responsive (mobile-friendly) websites for £19.99 per month. That’s it - No set-up fees, no minimum term contract and no catch. The sites are built and SEO’d for you. They look great, work really well in Google and have the functionality you need. Includes hosting and support.

020 8707 7486 www.webnation.co.uk Webifi Stand Number 310 We make beautiful websites, logos and apps. No fuss. No jargon. No hidden fees. Webifi your business today.

020 8567 7621 www.webifi.co.uk webXconsult Stand Number 518 webXconsult is a digital marketing company offering, web and graphic design, photography,

and digital marketing services specializing in PPC, SEO, Display Advertising and Social Media.

02034758000 www.webxconsult.co.uk WIlson Luna Stand Number t514 Internationally acclaimed business training. Wilson Luna has attracted over 15,000 entrepreneurs to his trainings last year. He is an international business expert and advisor to some of the most successful CEOs. Wilson will distill his 20 years business experience in this content packed two days.

02071291332 www.wilsonluna.co.uk YB12 - Your Best Year Ever Stand Number 726 YB12 - Would You Like To Have The Best Year Of Your Life Ever?

Isn’t it time you finally took action to achieve your life or business goals? This could be the very thing to help you make the breakthroughs to achieve your goals much faster than ever before.

0203 292 9220 www.yb12coachnatalianicholson.com Yellow Print Shop Stand Number 530 Yellow Print Shop was established to be the best local high street printer best for quality, customer service, price and responsiveness, and to this day we believe that’s exactly what we do.

020 8875 0332 www.yellowprintshop.co.uk Yniche Stand Number 110 Yniche is the online peer-to-peer learning platform for business owners. Our focus is on helping business owners dramatically reduce their business risk by helping them execute advice they get from experts perfectly.

Our mission is to reduce business failure rates and stack the odds in your favour. www.yniche.com Young Living Essential Oils Stand Number 434 Have you ever wanted to truly own your time – and your life? Young Living Essential Oils can offer you the chance to do just that with the opportunity to run your own business in the ever-expanding lifestyle industry, with great earning potential and the flexibility of being your own boss!

07860 772926 www.youngliving.com/en_GB

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How To Start Your Own Cleaning Business

726

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ibd Business Advice Group Ltd

532

30Sec Video

658

International New York Times

136

4 Networking Ltd

306

Internet Business School

316

Accountz.com Ltd

418

IPSE

662

ActionCOACH

748

JEUNESSE

760

Advanced Payment Solutions

324

Jonathan Jacob Photography Ltd

102

Alibaba.com

426

JSC DINETA

756

Bells Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services

309

Kaleidoscope

667

Belvoir Lettings

416

KSK Bedford

664

Blue Monkee

126

London Entrepreneurs Network

108

Business Connections Live TV

302

Mannatech at Feeling Gorgeous

112

Business Scene

146

Mark Carr Photography

540

Business Travel Experts

130

Mas Legal

124

BYTE Internet

750

MOO

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656

My Travel Pal

116

City Business Library

114

Net Telecoms

429

Clothes2Order

529

O2 Workshop TCR

680

Cloud Based Accounting

534

Odoo

128

Cobra Group Consultancy

404

Office in a Box (LOASys International Ltd)

736

Companies House

118

Payment Gateway

528

Consolis Systems

436

POWERSOFT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS LIMITED

738

Cool Cos Ltd

300

Progress Business Centre

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CrowdAhead Ltd

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R.T.Page

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Design Direct Web Solutions LTD

408

Recruitment Genius

668

DNS Accountants

410

RFB Solicitors Limited

664

Dream Sleep

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RIFT Accounting Ltd

104

ecommerce.co.uk

520

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

506

EN Campaigns

318

S&A Coaching

732

eRecruitSmart.co.uk

522

Screw it

504

European Reseller

720

SEO Desk

502

Evolve

530

Smarta

Exact Abacus Ltd.

428

Social Dynamos

744

Fisher Packman & Associates

400

Softtrade.co.uk

672

Fleximize

430

Sonai Business Solutions

670

Forever Living Product

326

Start Your Business / Gambit Interactive

724

FPG Solicitors

400

Success Resources

740

Franchise Expo & The Franchise Show

524

Sugar Cube Productions

660

FreeAgent

432

Suit the City Limited

542

Fundtech Ltd

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SwitchboardFREE

328

Gannons Solicitors

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The Accounting Experts

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GENIAC

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The Bobbleshop

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GLE oneLondon- Finance and Support for New

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The Rockstar Mentoring Group

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The SMF Group

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Treztech Design Ltd

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Greens Premier

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UK2

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GSO Business Solutions Ltd.

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UKPrint.biz

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Virgin StartUp

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Wealth Training Company

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Web Nation

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Webifi

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webXconsult

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WIlson Luna

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YB12 - Your Best Year Ever

726

Yellow Print Shop

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Yniche

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Young Living Essential Oils

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT

Via our Cashplus brand, Advanced Payment Solutions issue multi award-winning business current accounts tailored for SMEs and start-up businesses.

For anyone getting started in business, setting up a business account will be a crucial stage.

Many start-ups leave decisions around this too late, unaware of potential complications and time delays this can involve, at a time when they want to concentrate on getting their businesses up and running.

COSTS A large number of banks offer introductory free periods, but it’s important to check the tariff that you will be paying once this free period ends, as switching becomes increasingly more cumbersome as time goes on.

Look out for itemised costs for depositing cash, using your card, sending bank transfers and setting up Direct Debits.

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Our multi award-winning Cashplus Business Account allows customers to apply instantly online, with successfully verified applicants being provided with an account number and sort code within minutes of applying.

What’s more, as we don’t offer an overdraft on day one, you don’t need to pass a credit check or attend an interview in order to open the account.

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SUITED AND BOOTED Visit Suit the City to discover their exquisite made-tomeasure suits and separates for men and women, or to discuss a beautiful business opportunity.

Suit the City are delighted to be exhibiting at the Business Show for the fourth time. What makes them keep coming back? We spoke to the team to bring you their story.

First in line was Director, Sallie Belton, “We are looking for two types of visitors at the show, the first is to meet new clients. So far our business has grown on referrals and recommendations and we are here getting the word out. Clients can now buy everything from jeans to pinstripes, all made-to-measure in a choice of over 3,000 fabrics, plus with millions of options, every garment is unique to that client.

What could be better than that?”

Carol Rawson, Managing Director adds, “The second reason is simply that we need people to work with us to meet demand around the country. We are looking to expand our team of professional people who are great communicators, they must love meeting people, clothes and want to run their own business with the support of our great team. We will be interviewing over the next few weeks, so if you know anyone who hates their job, is facing redundancy, or just looking for a lifestyle change, we would like to meet them.”

Two-piece suits start under £500 and jeans at around £200.

Suit the City have branches in Leeds and Guildford as well as Savile Row and Marlow, they also travel to clients – meet them by appointment.

CONTACT www.suitthecity.com 0800 011 2450

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SAVE 80% ON SOFTWARE Softtrade.co.uk - a software trading platform - can save your company up to 80% on new software purchases (including Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP).

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Your Company may have unused software due to mergers, downsizing or changes in IT policy. SoftTRADE will validate software purchases and provide a comprehensive list of software which is eligible to sell or transfer.

Our extensive knowledge of software licensing enables us to advise on the optimum price to sell software. Once you have agreed a sale, SoftTRADE will work with the software manufacturer to agree a timely and legal transfer of rights from seller to buyer.

CONTACT www.softtrade.co.uk contact@softtrade.co.uk 203 713 3360

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An important part of the ECJ ruling states “An original acquirer of a tangible or intangible copy of a computer program for which the copyright holder’s right of distribution is exhausted must make the copy downloaded onto his own computer unusable at the time of resale”. Our partners can work with your company to provide the required evidence to the software manufacturer.

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SoftTRADE allows your company to buy software at up to 80% of list price.

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Companies in the UK have billions of pounds of unused software that can now be sold because of the ECJ ruling. This offers companies selling and buying software new and exciting benefits. Companies selling can realise assets that had been written off and bring cash back into their company whilst companies buying software can now benefit from huge discounts.

Contact us today to make major savings on your next software purchase.

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Your company may have redundant or lapsed software licenses. Our team of experts can help find, recover and sell these licenses.

“Companies buying software can now benefit from huge discounts.”

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We offer your company a complete end-to-end solution for all your software requirements:

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On 3 July 2012, the European Court of Justice made a landmark ruling. It stated that software manufacturers exhausted their distribution rights when they sell software to a customer, whether it is a physical medium or distributed over the web. Legalising a secondary market for software licenses presents a much more cost-effective method of software procurement and will change the way software is classified on your company balance sheet.

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Business Travel Experts is an independent Travel Management Company, specialising in corporate travel. We can arrange all your travel requirements whilst saving you time and money. Whether you need a business trip for two or a corporate retreat for two hundred, our experts are on hand to help! Our ‘no hassle’ approach makes booking travel simple, so why not contact us today.

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We can meet you at your convenience to find out your business travel requirments and then get started in saving your business time and money!

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What happens next is one of three reactions: you ignore it or even question its validity, you embark on an immediate flurry of often unfocused activity or a feeling of

As a small business owner, you are probably very clear about where you want your business to be in 12-18 months time. You know what growth you are looking for, how many more customers you want, how your products and services may improve and how many more people you would like to recruit.

The big question for you is: does my

social media activity help or hinder these ambitions? This is where we see so many small businesses fall down. To get the best of out of social media, it needs to be a truly integrated part of all your business activities.

Firstly, be clear about what you are trying to achieve. Then, find out which social media platforms give you access to the right audience to support your business objectives.

If you are a restaurant, it’s unlikely that people will be looking for restaurants in their local area on LinkedIn. If you’re an accountant, is Facebook the right place to be promoting your services? Think about what time and resources you can realistically commit. Little and often builds momentum, producing the best results. Commit to one platform and do it well using this

CONTACT www.socialdynamos.co.uk hello@socialdynamos.co.uk

approach rather than trying to manage multiple platforms that then see only infrequent activity.

When it comes to content, finding or creating enough interesting stuff to talk about can seem overwhelming. Start to integrate this into your organisation’s day to day activity. Ask customers to take photos or write reviews that you can post, take photos of things that happen in the office, bookmark articles to share when you are next online.

Identify what success looks like for you. If you are investing time and effort in this, it needs to pay dividends. For instance, if you increase your followers on Twitter or likes on Facebook then that’s great news, but are they the right kind of followers who will help you achieve your business objectives?

And lastly, remember to bring your personality to it. A successful social media presence is one that is an extension of you and your organisation.

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That fear of being left behind is all too common. There you are, busy dealing firstly with your customers and then the myriad of other demands on your time. Now, you’re now being told you need to get on top of this social media thing too.

complete terror leaves you rooted in inactivity.

Social media offers wonderful opportunities to any small business to promote their products and services to a huge audience. It is a low cost and highly flexible method of marketing to and interacting with your customers and prospects. But, and here is the rub, as with all tools, it needs to be understood and used effectively to make it worth you investing your time and resources.

Social Dynamos believe that social media is creative, dynamic and most importantly can make a huge difference to businesses. We work alongside our clients to get them started on the right social media platform(s) for their business, review and refresh what they are currently doing and then stay with them to help them grow their business through social media.

We understand the time constraints that small business owners operate under every day.

To that end, we strive to provide pragmatic, effective social media strategies that reflect your organisation’s culture, voice and strategy and ultimately deliver results.

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SMEs are regularly receiving the message that they should and must be using social media for their business. In fact, if you are an SME and you don’t have a presence on Facebook and Twitter as a minimum, then chances are you will be regarded as being behind the curve.

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Social media provides amazingly far-reaching, cheap and accessible opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can make a difference to the success of their businesses. To get real value from it, SMEs need to be clear about what they are trying to achieve and how much time and resources they can realistically commit.

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OPPORTUNITIES IN TELECOM AND ITS PRODUCTS We are currently recruiting partners to run their own MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). Low cost international calls from your mobile costing 1 pence a minute to the likes of China, USA, Germany, France, Romania, Poland, Slovenia and in fact Europe. Ideal for any ethnic group calling from the UK. Become an MVNO today! Examples of MVNOs are Virgin Mobile,Tesco Mobile, Giff Gaff & GlobalSimCard.

We offer a low start-up cost and we will provide everything for you to operate, all you need is the audience. That audience could be, for instance, business travellers or ethnic groups calling from the UK or travelling abroad.

Or you can sell our SIM and make a profit on each top up by users.

If you are looking for products to sell locally or are a manufacturer recruiting reseller partners, we have the audience.

European Reseller is an organisation to recruit resellers and distributors in the IT channel. We have had booths at between 15 & 20 exhibitions EACH YEAR since March 2000.

The reason for our attendance at these IT shows is to recruit distributors, VADs, resellers and

CONTACT www.europeanreseller.com Andy Brockhurst +44(0) 203 178 6085

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VARs. We also recruit system integrators who subscribe to our magazine, e-newsletter and website as a free service.

We also distribute 1,000 copies of European Reseller Magazine at each show.

The content of the magazine, e-newsletter and website covers business models and business opportunities. It presents new products and services available to the IT channel, giving vendors, distributors and resellers an obvious and easy opening to develop new revenue streams with their existing client base, discussing ROI and highlighting the reseller opportunities.

Each year since March 2000 we have recruited resellers & distributors from Europe’s IT exhibitions in the Netherlands, Italy, France, Turkey, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Czech Rep and Russia throughout the year.

This gives a circulation of between 356,000 and 360,000 in the year and a readership of 740,000 IT resellers, offering a great opportunity for Vendors-OEMs to reach entrepreneurs and businesses both through the web and at the many exhibitions where we distribute the magazine.

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European Reseller Services.

Partner Recruitment And Development Program: Recruitment of distributors, VADs, resellers and VARs specifically for your products either on an EMEA or country-by-country basis. Prices are dependent on requirements.

Website: 53,927 unique visitors per month and an average of 48,000 per month during 2013. 1.9 million pages & 2.5 Million hits in 2013.

Monthly E -Newsletter: 15,528 subscribers.

Digital Magazine: Twelve editions per year with 15,600 subscribers.

Magazine: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter editions with 17,000 copies distributed from our stand at exhibitions.

Most companies work with us with a print and digital package covering 12 months.

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Visit us at booth 652

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AN UNMISSABLE EVENT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

SEND INVOICES THAT GET PAID

In the early days of establishing your business, your first few customer payments feel great and the process may seem easy and straightforward.

Invoicing on the fly may become your modus operandi, but as your business grows you may find yourself wishing you had established a better process from the start. Changing your invoice process after months or years of habit can be costly and timeconsuming, not to mention the realization of time wasted chasing invoices when you needed to focus on your core business.

Entrepreneur Intensive is a FREE event held in Central London for entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their business success.

Last year alone Entrepreneur Intensive attracted over 30,000 businesses globally because it delivers participants real, tangible and monetizable results. This event is personally facilitated by Wilson Luna - the ‘go-to’ business advisor for CEOs in AsiaPac - as well as start-ups and established businesses (0-£50m). It is two days of intensive business strategy designed to exponentially grow your business. Entrepreneur Intensive is a real opportunity to connect with a leading global expert and learn the techniques and strategies that he used to build three £1 million companies by the age of 40.

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Learn proven strategies that will save you time and money as a small business Get your burning business questions answered during interactive Q&A sessions at the event Communicate the value of your product or service in a more compelling way Connect with the fastest growing entrepreneurial network across the world

If you are ready to fast-track your business then join us at our next event, because with the right advice and strategies, there has never been a better time to build a truly successful business.

Come and see our team at stand 514 to register for your complimentary ticket to our event in London on November 29th30th. We will also be giving away a limited number of VIP tickets worth £100 so get yours before they run out!

CONTACT www.wilsonluna.com adeem@wilsonluna.com 07852226702

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Of almost 266,000 small businesses in the UK surveyed in 2012 by the Forum of Private Business, 41 percent reported having to pay their own suppliers late due to late customer payments. The FPB calls it a “culture of late payment” and it could spell the end of businesses that do not implement strong invoicing practices from the start; many firms collapse due to late payment or non-payment of owed funds. As a small business owner, if you’re not feeling the pressure now, you will as you grow.

Small businesses have the unique luxury of defining good invoicing practises at an early stage -processes that not only scale to business growth, but actually enable success by providing the time and cost-savings needed for attention to growing the business.

And there’s no reason to put it off; e-invoicing is a proven and cost-effective way for small businesses to quickly adopt a best-practice process. E-invoicing automates invoice sending, tracking, follow-up and payment.

Many e-invoicing platforms are free and provide easy signup, but selecting one with extensive e-invoicing expertise for all business sizes will ensure your process stays secure and compliant for years to come.

CONTACT www.fundtech.com sarah.walker@fundtech.com +44 207 5881100

“FUNTDTECH PROVIDES COMPLETE CASH MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LARGE, MID-TIER AND SMALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS“

Struggling to raise the finance you need to start or grow your business?

GLE oneLondon, one of the UK’s leading Community Development Finance Institutions, may be able to help.

Meet us at stand 516 GLE oneLondon has £15m in loan finance available to help growing businesses that have had difficulty raising finance from conventional commercial sources, such as banks.

We also have other finance solutions available for start-up and growing businesses across the UK, with further loans funds likely to become available.

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JEUNESSE GLOBAL – BECOME WEALTHY GETTING YOUNGER

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With Jeunesse, ‘a world of opportunity is quite literal.’ Our

global platform allows you to network across countries and continents. Our online model capitalizes on your social networks so you can easily and quickly build and strengthen worldwide relationships, which in turn build bigger businesses. You can do this business from almost anywhere. All you need is a phone, computer and internet connection.

For more information and to discuss how to realise this unique home business opportunity please visit us at Stand 760!

In Just Five Years, Jeunesse’s Sales Have Been Outstanding: • • • • • • • • • •

Year 1: $30 million Year 2: $65 million Year 3: $126 million Year 4: $257 million Year 5: On track to do $440 - $460 million We have paid over $300 million in commission 30 new millionaires have been created to date 3rd fastest growing network marketing company in the world 46th largest direct sales company in 2013.

Up from 78th in 2012.

Youngest company in the TOP 50 Direct Sales Companies in the world

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Jeunesse’s youth enhancement system consists of four revolutionary and truly age-defying products that are literally redefining what it means to be young – and you could soon be profiting from them both physically and financially.

a very special ingredient that has been clinically proven to delay cellular aging and extend lifespan by activating a dormant gene related to healthy longetivity.

A state of the art nutraceutical designed to combat the symptoms of aging around the clock by regulating the body’s natural biorhythms, consequently creating lasting daytime energy and mental alertness as well as a more restful, uninterrupted night’s sleep.

No Risk! With our 30 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our products, customers have nothing to lose and only their vibrant looking and younger self to gain. Jeunesse offers a remarkably rewarding Financial Rewards Plan for selling our products and building an independent distribution business. Plus, we literally change the way people live and experience the world through extraordinary travel incentives.

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Not only will this business opportunity allow you to start profiting financially from these products, but you can use them yourself to start looking and feeling younger, healthier, stronger and happier whilst building a profitable home-based business at the same time. The products you’ll be promoting, selling and using combine the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs in natural anti-aging science to slow down and even reverse the aging process at the cellular level.

These products include:

• An age-defying skin care serum that uses patent pending adult stem cell technology that rejuvenates the skin at the cellular level, visibly transforming it in a matter of weeks.

• A product founded on Nobel Prize-winning research that uses the only known patented nutrient that has been clinically proven to naturally and safely lengthen shortened telomeres – the protective end caps at the tip of our DNA strands – consequently slowing down and even reversing the aging process.

• A great tasting gel made from

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People have always wanted to look and feel younger and slow down the ageing process, but for the first time ever, there are now products available that can genuinely achieve this. They allow people to effectively turn back the clock without incurring the huge costs and risks associated with drugs or surgery.

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A global success story – and now they’re in the UK! How would you like a ready-made home business in a $300 billion market, with world-class products to promote and a comprehensive training system to help you get started?

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www.jeunesseglobal.com nigel@jeunesseglobaleurope.net 0800 6965 700 / 0800 6965 365

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Everyone owns intellectual property.

What do you own?

Straightforward free guides to understanding your IP. Free, interactive and basic IP training for professionals who advise businesses.

Free, quick and easy IP information at your fingertips.

Assess your own business for free with a tailored report to identify and value your IP. Reach your potential with quality and accredited IP adviser training.

Businesses create and use intellectual property all the time, perhaps without realising it.

The value of your IP – whether it’s a trade mark, patent, design, copyright or trade secret – can far outweigh the value of your physical assets.

Keep ahead of the competition with the Intellectual Property Office’s IP for Business tools and guidance which can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.

The Intellectual Property Office promotes innovation and growth by offering a vibrant programme of activities and informed advice and support to business.

Achieve your potential at: www.ipo.gov. uk/business

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Our online accounting software is only part of our secret of success, however. DNS has grown its client base through offering highly competitive and affordable packages, unlimited phone support and even weekend meetings, all of which have earned us recommendations, simply because we aspire to be the best.

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This rise is interesting not only to business journalists and economic editors but also to those in Whitehall and the Bank of England.

From IPSE’s privileged position on the inside they can see that the sector is made up of varied

Rather than being a problem, this presents the organisation with a wonderful opportunity to make the changes IPSE have been fighting for since 1999. But in order to take advantage of this opportunity, they also needed to change.

A journalist working on a story relating to self-employment, independent professionals, freelancing or any other type of microbusiness wants to talk to the biggest and most credible organisation representing this sector.

It is of utmost importance that when a journalist quotes an expert in a story, their readers will understand why. To use a very simple example, if you are reading about

a rise in business rates affecting shopkeepers and you see a quote from the Director General of the Federation of Small Businesses, you know why. The FSB is undoubtedly the voice of that sector.

Now think about reading a story on how the taxation system is strangling the productivity of independent professionals. The name ‘Professional Contractors Group’ simply does not speak to the audience in the same way.

That goes for every other issue IPSE is campaigning on, be it late payments, maternity pay and IR35.

The harsh reality is that if they had continued to be perceived, however inaccurately, as a niche organisation representing only a very small group of independent professionals the association would only ever have hoped to achieve the kind of influence an organisation with that perception commands.

Of course, IPSE cannot (and do not want to) make the claim that we

suddenly represent all levels of self-employment. Their membership consists of 22,000 professional individuals primarily working in IT, engineering and increasingly, the creative sectors. That has not changed, and the media and policy makers know this. However, they do share commonality of cause with many other professional and managerial freelancers who work in the same way and who, sadly, will never identify with a brand like PCG. The new brand opens the door to these people and by uniting with them we will undoubtedly be stronger.

If IPSE wants to make real changes, the team working every day to get the key messages in front of the people that matter need to be armed with a brand that clearly communicates who we are, what we want and more importantly, why people should listen to us.

As IPSE, the association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, the organisation is now perfectly placed to do that.

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The media want to talk about working independently in a way they never have before. This way of working, however you choose to define it, is big news. Almost 40% of the UK’s self-employed workforce (which in itself now accounts for 15% of the total UK workforce) are independent professionals – some 1.8 million businesses. Amazing as this might sound given that we are in a resurgent economic climate, independent professionals are the fastest growing sector of the European workforce. It truly is the future of work.

and nuanced sub-groups such as freelancers, contractors and consultants to name just three.

However, politicians - who are on the outside looking in - see selfemployed workers as a block of voters numbering almost five million strong, all motivated by one single uniting factor – how they choose to do business.

CONTACT www.ipse.co.uk info@ipse.co.uk 020 8897 9970

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After months of planning, on 1st September the organisation supporting UK freelancers went live with their new brand, changing from PCG to IPSE.

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As the way people in the UK are choosing to work changes, the association for the self-employed has changed to better represent, protect and support its members.

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The experts behind the SME and Business Today magazine will have a stand at this year’s Business Show 2014.

Visit us at Stand 158

Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs will have the chance to speak to the people behind the magazines and gain an insight into the main issues affecting SMEs in today’s current market.

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Mannatech is a leading developer of innovative, high-quality nutritional supplements which supports the human body’s natural inclination to stay healthy. Health and Wellness is one of the fastest growing areas of business and with Mannatech’s 90-day money back guarantee on all products there is no risk. The company has 90 patents on its products which are all scientifically validated and people will buy them on a monthly basis so you can be assured of a regular income.

What’s more, 95% of all vitamins and minerals you buy today are synthetic and derived from petroleum, coal tar and crushed rocks. Mannatech’s products are exceptional in that they are all hydroponically produced from plants grown in quality-controlled environments and rigorously tested.

In addition, for each monthly automatic order Mannatech will give food supplements to malnourished children throughout the world in the Mission 5 Million global challenge.

So how are these products different? The World Health Association says “75% of the world’s diseases could be alleviated by diet, nutrition and exercise.”

Our bodies are designed to get vitamins from food to keep us healthy and fit. Many people think that they can get their nutrients from fresh fruit and vegetables but

The company has a highly qualified team of physicians, scientists and industry experts and has spent over $100m on Research and Development with a dedicated website: www.mannatechscience.org.

Mannatech’s core product is Ambrostose, which is a glyconutrient product that enables cell-to-cell communication so other vitamins and minerals can work correctly.

This product has eight essential nutrients for feeding the cells and you won’t find them anywhere else as Mannatech has a patent on them.

The company also has a collection of Real Food Supplements that blend ingredients found in nature to create patented, science-based nutritional supplementation that gives your body what it needs to

function. These include plantbased supplements for children so the whole family can benefit.

for maximum results, reducing appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as well as improving radiance, firmness and skin tone.

To help your skin feel gorgeous, Mannatech have also recently introduced a new natural skincare glyconutrient product called Uth which feeds your skin and can be used in conjunction with the nutritional supplements

So all in all, it is the perfect business to get involved with – low start-up cost, low risk, big income opportunities and the chance to help yourself and others get healthy.

CONTACT www.feelinggorgeous.co.uk annette@feelinggorgeous.co.uk 07956 924329

Richard Branson, Warren Buffett, and Donald Trump amongst other business leaders all promote direct selling/network marketing and this incredible business model is attracting professionals from all walks of life every day.

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due to pesticides, green harvesting, depleted soils and increase in toxins in the environment, this is not always the case. For example, in 1951 a woman’s recommended daily allowance for a peach was two - now it’s a staggering 53. Puts it in perspective don’t you think?

New York Times bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki states “Direct selling is truly one of the only businesses where everyday people can attain their dreams of financial freedom by becoming business owners. But more importantly it puts you in charge of your destiny.”

Help yourself, help others, help malnourished children – it’s a win-win-win situation.

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Feeling Gorgeous is pleased to introduce Mannatech - a multilevel marketing company with a 20 year history. Trading on the New York stock exchange since 1999 it is now in 24 countries, giving you the opportunity to build an international business.

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Looking to start your own business? Have you ever thought of direct selling? For as little as £185 you can buy a starter pack of your own health and wellness products plus receive full training and support to create a very profitable business.

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RECRUITMENT GENIUS – A NEW WAY OF RECRUITING RecruitmentGenius.com will be exhibiting at the Business Start Up Show on 27th and 28th November 2014 in Olympia, London.

Recruitment Genius is the UK’s leading recruitment service provider, charging a flat-fee of £199. Founded in 2009 by managing director Geoff Newman, Recruitment Genius has helped over 8,800 UK companies recruit staff.

Having filled over 61,693 jobs to date, our innovative alternative to outdated methods enables the smarter business to put the best people to work. To get the best response, we advertise your job on

all of the UK’s best online job boards for 28 days on every site. We believe that maximum coverage for the maximum duration guarantees you the best value for money.

Once your job has been posted, your applications are automatically ranked to save you the hassle. Our system intelligently filters and ranks the best applications so you know which ones are the best straight away. You’ll immediately be more productive saving time otherwise wasted on unsuitable candidates.

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Our telephone interviewing tool, JobChat, helps you avoid missing out on great people. This tool enables recruiters to hear candidates answer questions without meeting them. You can set a question once and all of your shortlisted candidates will be invited to respond via telephone. Responses are then captured for you to review at your convenience. You immediately gain powerful insights about their suitability, avoid time wasted interviewing unqualified people and ensure you don’t miss out on great applications.

www.recruitmentgenius.com sophie@recruitmentgenius.com 01732 617 460

Recruitment Genius offers a service where you can simply interview and hire as many candidates as you like for one fixed-fee. There is no limit on the number of people you can hire from the applications you receive. They charge per recruitment advertising campaign, not per ‘head’.

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MAKING DIGITAL MARKETING PROFITABLE FOR START-UPS Exploring how a start-up can use digital marketing profitably to reach short and long-term goals.

Joseph Mangu, a graduate of UCL and founder of Exo Comms Limited will present how a start-up business can use digital marketing profitably. With over 10 years of working within the Web Design and Marketing industries, Joseph has helped many start-ups grow with the help of digital marketing tools such as PPC, SEO, and Social Media. He has also established his own Web Consultancy brand - webXconsult - which offers tailored made web packages to help start-ups improve their online presence.

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Becoming an ibd accredited adviser provides you with significant benefits in developing your business with ibd Business Advice Group Ltd. • • • • •

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First class start-up training and support for advisers who are suitably qualified Conversion training – from corporate operations to consultancy Proven methodologies to deliver assignments and projects effectively Accreditation as an ibd member – a quality benchmark that will prove invaluable in any new client engagement A network of like-minded professionals that will supplement your personal skills and expertise. This will enable you to present a powerful all-round offer to clients Marketing support for your business through a strong brand and ready made marketing materials The opportunity to share in high quality leads generated by other members and from the centre

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ibd Business Advice Group Ltd is an organisation of experienced business professionals that enables owners and managers of small to medium sized companies (SMEs) to achieve their business and personal goals. Our 200+ successful accredited business advisers have hands-on experience and, combined with the unique ibd approach to business development, have created a solid track record of delivering the support strategies that companies need to succeed.

We work with various business organisations such as BIS mentorsme, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) and the British Bankers Association (BBA) to provide business advisers and mentors to SME director/owners.

You would work with MDs, directors and owners of small to medium companies throughout the UK to enable them to achieve

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their goals. Your own experience, combined with our training where necessary, our proven methodologies, and ongoing support could be the basis to build, or further expand, your own business capabilities.

If you’re interested in a challenging role as an Accredited ibd Adviser, please come and have a chat on stand 2600.

532. You can also find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our careers page at http://ibd-uk.com/ index.php/careers/

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We can explain how you can establish whether a portfolio of strategic part-time roles is right for you and crucially, where the work would come from and how to fund this new career.

Tel: 01223 257777 URL: www.ibd-uk.com Email: info@ibd-uk.com

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Are you at a crossroads in your career? Do you like the idea of running your own business, with the flexibility to strike the right work/life balance for you? Do you wonder what you could do with all your experience?

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HELPING EVOLVE YOUR BUSINESS

CONTACT www.evolvetec.co.uk info@evolvetec.co.uk 020 3290 8451

Evolve only works with the best and most trusted developers within the industry so you can rest assured you are in the best possible hands. Each project is based on a strategic approach to meet your specific goals and reach all your targets.

At Evolve, we offer web design and SEO, as well as high quality digital marketing solutions that are specific to your business’s needs.

Based in London, Evolve has quickly become one of the fastest growing web design and digital marketing companies. With our vast knowledge and expertise within the industry, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands. Evolve ensures that you can increase the size of your market and take full advantage of new business growth.

Through the utilisation of new tools and services that we offer, you can gain the edge over your competitors and deliver a quality service.

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We are committed to helping your business grow. In order to get the very best out of your market, you will need to understand what your competitors are doing and be able to gain an understanding of how others have succeeded in the market. We can help you achieve this by improving your digital marketing, advising you on client relation strategies and helping your client base grow. We can help you transform into the business you want to be.

“We are committed to helping your business grow.”

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Website Design and SEO

Bespoke website design and SEO services that are crucial for any business to get visibility on the internet.

Research

Conducting research and ascertaining data to examine competitors’ strengths and weaknesses.

Social Media Campaigns Start connecting with people today to obtain more clients through social media.

Application Development

Mobile application and software development to suit your needs.

Take your business forward with your own mobile application and improve your everyday working environment with custom made software.

Hosting

Take away the stress of managing your data. Why not let us deal with the stress for you?

Businesses from any size to any sector are benefitting from our services. You can too…

SPECIALIST OFFSITE ARCHIVE STORAGE Do you manage your physical data as comprehensively as your IT systems? If not, you’re certainly not alone!

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Access Records Management has been established for over 20 years, providing the highest

CONTACT www.accessarchive.co.uk pravey@accessarchive.co.uk 07825 748301

The security of your documents is our top priority, and we aim to ensure that you can be confident in our security - our facilities include round the clock CCTV surveillance as well as fire protection and intruder alarm systems.

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Take control of your business’s critical information and data management processes by adopting Access Records Management services, and gain the confidence that your records are protected in a professional, safe and secure location, in line with current standards and legislation.

standards of document and data management service. We operate specialist records centres dedicated to providing secure archiving and records management services.

Regardless of your location, our archive facilities span the UK and can accommodate all your records management needs.

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In-house security and systems risk Wasted staff time (and cost) searching for lost or mislaid documents Sub-optimal use of expensive office space Reduced customer confidence and possible lost business

Prosecution or litigation from failure to comply with laws, regulations or contractual requirements

“Gain the confidence that your records are protected.”

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The reality is that whilst most commercial organisations heavily invest in protecting their digital data, they neglect their document filing and management systems.

By not taking control of your business’s records management you could be open to:

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Why is photography so important to your business?

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hotography draws people into your story.

Images engage and narrate that story. A good picture is indeed worth a 1000 words and the right picture is worth 1,000,000!

What do you feel when you see captivating pictures in advertising and websites? Are you more easily sold on the company, product or service? Do you feel that the images tell the story of the company and their brand?

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The next time you look at any marketing material, notice how you are drawn first to the images and any captions. If they don’t grab your attention, you’ll no doubt skip reading the copy.

crosses all international boundaries with its own unique universal language.

I believe that taking great photographs requires more than being technically sound with a camera. It’s about art! Having a discreet presence and the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the subjects without disrupting the ‘natural flow’ of the occasion.

I’m a photographer with many years of experience to focus upon bringing your story to life. My work starts by asking you the right questions to make sure I capture the story you want to tell, to reinforce your client relationship and strengthen your brand nationally and internationally.

When you see global marketing material you will notice that high quality photography

@jjpautophoto www.jjpautophoto.co.uk

jonathan@jjacobphotography.co.uk

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• All the latest mobile devices • 4G Data plans • Tablets • Fixed line • Broadband • Office365 • Evernote • Box.net • Mcaffee Check out our lastest events at o2workshop.co.uk

O2 Workshop is a business focused tech hub in Central London on Tottenham Court Road.

We understand that running a small business means every minute counts so we ensure that our customers are supported from consultation through to implementation of the technology vital to streamlining their business.Our business customers have their own dedicated account manager alongside business Gurus who provide bespoke technical support to their hardware and software when they need it.

With the latest devices across handsets and tablets, 4G data plans and cloudbased enterprise apps such as Office 365, Box.net, Evernote and McAfee our store is the one-stop-shop for all of your telecoms and digital products/services.

The Business Show Offer:

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1 year supply of Evernote Premium* with this voucher in store at Tottenham Court Road or call 020 3056 0331 and quote #TBS14TCR. Only Available to O2 Customers. Terms & Conditions Apply.

229 Tottenham Court Road London, W1T 7QG. Email concierge@o2workshop.co.uk Telephone +44(0) 203 056 0331 Twitter @O2Workshop_TCR

To see how we can help your business visit our stand no. 680 for a personal consultation with a business technical specialist.

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Visit Stormpress on Stand 560 to add rocket fuel to your artwork and print processes

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The founders of T.A.X saw a gap in the market. That gap was that business owners should have the option to choose whether they wish to use the modern day online accounting services or stick to the traditional method of ‘receipts in a shoebox.’ At T.A.X we offer both so you can choose which option suits you. We like to think we provide the best of both worlds .

Cloud Accounting

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Over recent years, cloud accounting has really taken off. Access to your invoices, profit & loss account, being able to run off VAT reports at the click of a button wherever in the world you are, as long you have Internet access was probably once thought impossible. Now, it’s a worldwide phenomenon.

If you’re not too keen on the online book keeping and prefer your accountant to do everything for you, including the book keeping, don’t worry because we can provide this service too.

At The Accounting Experts, we can provide you with access to our online accounting software. It’s simple to use and easily manageable. We are also there to provide support throughout.

Using T.A.X online accounting enables you to take advantage of many features such as:

• Create tailored invoices with your company logo. You also have the option to print, view as html or send electronically as a pdf.

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you to allocate payments to invoices so you always know what is outstanding.

Keep a record of your customers and suppliers on one system as contacts.

Run off reports such as VAT, trial balance and profit and loss

Online Accounting puts you in control. We have access to it too which means throughout the year we’re on hand to provide the accounting and technical support you require.

If you’ve never used online accounting before and are still unsure, why not take a free trial for 30 days first?

The reason why T.A.X was formed, was to provide a service to cater for businesses and individuals in both markets – online as well as traditional. We provide an all in one package which includes the following services for limited companies:

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Unlimited help and advice from a one point of contact accountant Dealing with correspondence from HMRC & Companies House Book Keeping • Year End Accounts VAT Returns • Self Assessment Tax Return Company Tax Return • CIS Returns Payroll • Registrations such as PAYE, VAT and CIS

We can talk to you about your needs, your business and discuss an affordable and realistic price for you.

Professional . Simple . Accounting T: 0333 577 0081 E: info@theaccountingexperts.co.uk www.theaccountingexperts.co.uk Head Office: Unit 81, The Base, Dartford Business Park, Victoria Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 5FS

Sign up to receive email reminders

Companies House email reminder service for accounts & annual returns Email reminders offer you a FREE, convenient and effective way to remind you when your company accounts and annual returns are due to be filed.

Video demo See how easy it is to sign up by watching our video demonstration: www.companieshouse.gov.uk/videos

The service is available from WebFiling or your software provider.

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Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)

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he Kent Women in Business Magazine is a vibrant, content driven publication which offers a range of articles with the professional business woman in mind. Whether you have your own business or are at any stage on your career path, there is something in it for you. If you love to learn, develop your skills, improve your knowledge, have a sense of humour and enjoy reading inspirational success stories, then you will love this magazine.

It’s only £15 to subscribe to receive this quarterly publication through your door and as a subscriber you receive special offers, discounts and free business listings to name a few. What a bargain!

To subscribe visit www.kwibmagazine.co.uk/subscribe

Practical Advice. Leading Experts.

Live. Online. Interactive. Personal.

Learn. Act. Grow. Repeat.

Come Meet Us at Stand 110

Target - Collaborate - Accomplish Visit our website at yniche.com

Start and grow your business with Sage

• We’ve been helping start-ups and small businesses for over 30 years • Over 800,000 businesses in the UK trust Sage to help them run their business

For accounts, payroll and ecommerce software visit us at stand 360.