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EUROPE’S BIGGEST BUSINESS SHOW IS BACK Two days in May could define your business’ future; that’s why we have more than 350 exhibitors, 250 seminars, and 140 masterclasses to give you the information that will grow your business into a monster. We’ve gathered a globe’s worth of information and assembled a world class array of business minds all under one roof to ensure your business dream starts here.

On May 13th and 14th, ExCeL London will see a phenomenal level of insight, knowledge, and education passionately delivered to you by eminent leaders of the business world. Starting on the next page, you’ll find every single detail on our exclusive range of masterclasses, seminars, and features.

Our line-up of speakers continues our proud tradition of attracting business’ most influential names.

Through their business acumen and extensive experience, their seminars are essential to anyone with serious plans for their business. Over its two-day duration, we have influential CEO of Outsourcery, Piers Linney; inspirational entrepreneur Charlie Mullins; MADE.com co-founder Julien Callède; food entrepreneur Charlie Bigham; and Brad Burton, the UK’s no 1 motivational speaker. Also available will be key representatives of leading brands such as Facebook, Aviva, Saatchi & Saatchi, and many more.

There’s a full listing of every seminar taking place during the show’s duration, making planning of your trip easier and ensuring you don’t miss out on what you have to see! Every session is rich in education and will light your business spark.

There are 140 masterclasses covering a plethora of key topics,

from digital marketing and selling online to looking at how social media can boost your business.

Each session is delivered to you by an expert, and they’ll provide you with any answers – and more – to the questions you need to ask.

Networking at our event is made easy through Speed Networking and Business Connections. Popular live features return, such as Angels Den and Midas Touch, where you have the chance to make the pitch of a lifetime to someone who can instantly change your business fortunes. Even if you’re not ready to persuade one of the affluent investors to part with their cash, you can watch those that are from the safety of the audience. Places for masterclasses and many of the features are limited and fill up fast, so make sure you don’t miss out – book your place now at www.thebusinessshow.co.uk.

Every one of the exhibitors contributing to the show is listed at the rear of this guide as well as a floor plan so you know how to get to them. Build the blocks to your business empire and tower over the competition with The Business Show.

We look forward to seeing you at the show.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

This May’s Business Show will once again contain the finest line-up of speakers the business world can offer. As always, our keynote schedule will provide you with an unsurpassable depth of knowledge and insight to help your business move forward.

When it comes to business advice, it pays to listen to people who have a track record of unique success and experience. People who have demonstrated again and again a natural talent for rising to the top, whatever the circumstances. People who continue to push the limits of achievement, or are the driving force behind the biggest brands.

These are the people we’ve hand-picked to present this exclusive series of keynote seminars for you throughout both days of The Business Show. We’re proud to bring you an unrivalled selection of the very finest business leaders in Britain today delivering an essential mix of advice, ideas, and inspiration that will benefit any business, whether you’re just starting out or moving into the big leagues.

The next few pages detail every keynote speaker and their seminars so that you can make sure you don’t miss the session that’s imperative to you. And if your hot topic isn’t covered, don’t forget to check out the full seminar schedule later in this guide for more chances to hear first-hand from the experts that can change your business fortunes.

Don’t miss out! Get there early.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MASTERCLASSES

As well as Business Startup and The Business Show, you’ll also find Going Global and Sales Innovation Expo. 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

SHOW FEATURES

Make the most of your time at The Business Show by visiting one of the co-located shows this May.

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PIERS LINNEY

ENTREPRENEUR, INSPIRATION, LEADER

After starting his own business at the tender age of 13, the success and influence Piers Linney enjoys today should not come as a surprise to anyone. Now Co-CEO of Outsourcery PLC, the journey Piers has been on is one to admire and inspire.

Piers grew up in a small mill town in Lancashire, under the guidance of his greatest inspirations – his parents. From a young age, Piers held the ambition of being his own boss and soon started his own journey into business with a paper round that cut out the newsagent and went straight through the wholesaler. He sold this enterprise several years later, and with the taste the experience had given him, an appetite for a career in business had been formed.

Following university, Piers worked in the city as a solicitor for renowned law firm SJ Berwin, before securing employment in investment banking for Credit Suisse. The experience and insight picked up over these years served as a foundation for the future.

Driven by his own experiences of being ignored by the firms he applied to, Piers set up www.Workinsight.org, a charity designed to connect students with various employers in order to provide applicants with short yet informative work place ‘insights’. The website doesn’t have a search criteria, and offers valuable career information and guidance.

Continually ambitious, Piers left the city in 2000, and through his visionary talent saw the enormous potential the internet held, and thus created his own medical research enterprise. The dotcom crash stifled funding for this venture, and several years of entrepreneurial activity in a variety of sectors occurred until 2007, when, with his business partner Simon Newton, bought Genesis Communications. Following the company’s rapid success and ultimate sale, Piers turned his attention to the potential the internet had on communications and soon Outsourcery was born.

Piers’ list of achievements continue to build. In 2014, he was named Entrepreneur Leader of the Year at the Black British Business Awards, and is a patron of a number of charities. In 2011, Piers appeared on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire, and was moved by the plight of the inmates at Wolverhampton’s Brinsford Young Offenders’ Institution, a time which reaffirmed his commitment in inspiring the youth of today.

Piers became a household name around the country through his time spent in the Dragons’ Den, investing and offering his expertise to the innovations and ideas that captured his attention from a new generation of entrepreneurs.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 11.45 - 12.15 Innovation And The Power Of Cloud The creative economy represents the fastest growing sectors in the UK, and the speed of innovation continues to accelerate. Powerful software, combined with the availability of almost limitless computer and storage will continue to change our lives and the way in which businesses consume technology. Embracing change to create competitive advantage is key to success, yet many businesses struggle to evolve or simply ignore the inevitable. Innovate and collaborate to win.

JULIEN CALLÉDE ONLINE RETAIL GENIUS

Co-founder and COO of MADE.com, Julien and his team are continuing to take the online high street by storm.

By offering original furniture design at affordable prices, it’s no wonder this retailer is only getting bigger and bigger…

Past experience in the sourcing business enabled Julien to realise the potential in the furniture design industry for innovative entrepreneurs, and with a wealth of knowledge in operations and management, Julien founded MADE.com together with his business partner Chloé Macintosh and school friend Ning Li.

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INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER

Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marines commando, the UK’s first triple amputee from Afghanistan, award winning author, and now a motivational speaker inspiring and engaging with audiences nationwide.

On Christmas Eve 2007, six years after beginning his Royal Marines career, Mark stepped on a buried landmine which left him with a double amputation of his legs and amputation of the right arm above the elbow.

Mark’s recuperation saw him travel to America where he found a new world of support and motivation which enabled him to regain a higher level of independence. It was during this time he wrote the award winning ‘Man Down’, which covers his life before, during, and after losing three limbs.

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RACHELLE HEADLAND MANAGING DIRECTOR SAATCHI & SAATCHI X

A world renowned name for their enduring and distinctive adverts, there’s one agency that stands above the rest for their captivating campaigns: Saatchi & Saatchi X. Rachelle Headland, the company’s influential MD, is here to share the secrets to creating memorable marketing.

Following a 17-year career in senior level client leadership and business development roles, Rachelle’s area of expertise lies in retail and her experience includes working both agency and client-side, giving her a broad perspective and knowledge of marketing campaigns. Throughout her career, she has worked on a variety of award-winning campaigns for Coca-Cola, P&G, Diageo, Wall’s, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Rachelle’s professional beliefs WEDNESDAY are built on a passionate desire KEYNOTE HALL 2 to grow genuine strategic 14.45 - 15.15 partnerships between brands and retail customers in this new age of shopping.

Since then, Mark has received widespread recognition for his inspirational talks, carried the Olympic torch, and become a committed philanthropist.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 16.15 - 16.45 Overcoming Adversity Motivational talk detailing my life before & during the military & then getting injured in Afghanistan & life after.

Originally from Nantes in Western France, but now based in London, Julien holds a master’s degree from the hugely prestigious Ecole HEC PARIS university, before moving onto his first job in retailing – door-to-door selling of educational books in the USA. At MADE.com, he oversees sourcing, IT, and supply chain.

Made.com has remained one of the UK’s fastest growing tech firms. High quality products with a cheaper price tag than their competitors has seen the company double their revenue each year since its 2010 birth, so it’s time to sit back, relax, and listen to this informed opinion leader.

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.

Stand Out And Be Purchased

Marketing is second only to finance as a crucial driver to the success of young businesses, so it’s crucial that you take advantage of the support available and be aware of best practices in marketing. In this essential seminar for any start-up, Rachelle will share some of the fundamentals in ensuring a new product or service is appealing and is also easy to find and buy.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 11.45 - 12.15 Thinking Outside The Box – Make Your Business Unique Julien will discuss the MADE.com business model and give insights into growth and how to manage it. He’ll also pass on advice on overcoming challenges, and alter your business model to increase profitability. Julien will then lend his ear to his audience in order to answer any questions they may have.

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CHARLIE MULLINS, OBE FOUNDER OF PIMLICO PLUMBERS AND INSPIRATIONAL BUSINESS LEADER

BRAD BURTON

THE UK’S NO 1 MOTIVATIONAL BUSINESS SPEAKER

With his tattoos, t-shirt, and jeans, you’d be forgiven for thinking Brad Burton doesn’t look like your typical business leader; but doubt his business brain at your peril, as this self-made man has the power to transform your business.

After leaving school at 15 without any qualifications and only a second-hand van and a bag of tools to work with, there are few who could’ve predicted where Charlie Mullins would be today.

Despite starting off in such modest circumstances, Charlie has seen Pimlico Plumbers develop exponentially since its creation in 1979. With a workforce of over 200, 160 vehicles on the road, a £20m turnover, and a list of loyal clientele, the future looks to be glowing for the company that started out in the basement of an estate agent.

The key to success? Well, Charlie is a huge proponent of high standards of customer service. Quality for his clients has always been a necessity for Charlie, and it’s essential his team all share this philosophy and passion.

Add to this a strong marketing campaign with the company’s familiar colourful uniforms and blue vans with plumbing-related number plates, it’s no wonder Charlie and his team are at the top of the market.

A regular appearance maker on TV, Charlie is consistently found on various news channels, Daily Politics, and Panorama. Charlie has also had a number of articles published in the national press, various business magazines, and is a column writer for business websites.

In December 2014, Charlie was on the New Year Honours List, having been awarded an OBE for his services to plumbing – another remarkable achievement for the man that started with so little.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 14.00 - 14.30 Why Apprenticeship Policy Is Better For The Economy Than Immigatration Charlie will explain why our national obsession with immigration is a waste of energy, and why, as amoral entities, businesses will employ the best skilled people they can get, leading the conclusion that it makes political macro-economic sense to train apprentices rather than import talent, and why a modern world government policy is necessary to make this happen.

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Brad’s unique take on business speaks to everyone, regardless of your position or industry sector. Brad’s rise to become the UK’s number 1 motivational speaker is a hugely inspirational one, and is described in his first book, ‘Get Off Your Arse’, which is now Amazon’s highest rated business book. Brad left school with no qualifications and spent years on the dole before starting his own business in 2006. Soon £25,000 in debt, he ended up delivering pizzas to keep this business afloat. Unable to find a style of networking that worked for him, Brad started 4Networking, which obviously now works for many others too, as it is the UK’s only joined-up business network, with 5000+ meetings each year. As a speaker, Brad packs halls with his energetic and participative sessions, a sure-fire hit at numerous Business Shows. Author of three books, his most recent one is ‘LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER.’ Brad will change the way you approach your life, business, and direction forever.

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WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 12.30 - 13.00 Life. Business.

Just Got Easier.

The UK’s number one motivational business speaker is back with his hugely popular talk that’s sometimes provocative, at times hilarious, and 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. What’s more, we’re promised this session will also tackle the small topic of… life! Be sure to arrive early; this one’s always a lock out.

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TRACEY MONAGHAN

Love and don’t just ‘like’ the marketing opportunities offered to you by the social networking phenomenon that is Facebook. Tracey Monaghan will provide a fascinating insight into how you can help grow your business from the comfort of your armchair.

Tracey joined Facebook over a year ago and works closely with small to medium businesses across the UK and Ireland to help them grow their business.

Prior to joining Facebook, Tracey was based in New York for 3 years as a business development executive for IDA Ireland, the investment agency of the Irish Government responsible for attracting multinational companies to locate in Ireland.

Grow Your Business With Facebook

Tracey holds a B.Comm with German, a diploma in public relations and event management, and a MSc in marketing practice from Michael Smurfit Business School.

CHARLIE BIGHAM

Join Tracey to learn how to drive awareness and sales for your business on Facebook, with access to the latest top tips and inspiration from like-minded business owners.

Chicken Curry or Moussaka, or maybe even the Steak and Ale Pie, winner of a Great Taste Award, all are crafted from the company’s two production kitchens.

BIG BUSINESS FROM THE HEAT OF THE KITCHEN

You’ll only find Charlie’s products in a handful of high end stores – Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, and Ocado being amongst a few.

The selectivity of appearance hasn’t held the business back, nor has having to come through the two recent recessions –as of last year the company announced a 46% year-on-year sales growth.

Inspired in India, a plan devised from his own kitchen table, and now an award-winning, rapidly growing food retail business means the future for Charlie and his eponymously named company is looking particularly delicious.

The idea behind Charlie Bigham’s was inspired by one restless night at the border between Iran and Pakistan. Charlie was travelling to India with a then girlfriend, and the struggle

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to sleep led to deep thought on what he would do for a living upon returning to the UK. Charlie decided he wanted to create a unique food retail brand. Along with delicious and quality ingredients, he wanted dishes lovingly made that allowed people to spend more time together. Mission accomplished.

Nowadays over 500,000 people enjoy Charlie’s range of 37 meals, whether it’s a Thai Green

As a regular eater of the range and proactive in gaining customer opinion on the food, Charlie’s goal for the future is to keep making their food better and continue bringing out new ranges. Resistance to the lure of exporting remains the same as the transportation would be to the detriment of the food’s freshness and quality.

Although Charlie Bigham’s is continuing to rise, the only thing changing is its sales figures; the great taste and unique care and attention from its creators remains the same.

THURSDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 15.30 - 16.00 Starting And Growing A Food Business – The Bighams’ Story Charlie will take you on his journey from cooking dishes in his kitchen to supplying his tasty up market ready meals to the likes of Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. He will discuss the challenges he faced along the way and how he has used his cooking skills partnered with his entrepreneurial ability to build a multi-million pound food brand.

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.

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GRANT LEBOFF

STICKY MARKETING CLUB

As CEO of Sticky Marketing Club, Grant Leboff and his team are committed to ensuring their members’ sales and marketing strategies are up to scratch in order to thrive in a competitive digital age.

Aside from assisting clients with their digital marketing, Grant is widely considered as being one of the UK’s leading sales and marketing experts. His website, www.stickymarketing.com, is a hugely important and resourceful tool, producing a wealth of information on effective sales and marketing for businesses in an increasingly competitive and dynamic environment. A highly successful author, Grant has seen all three of his publications receive a great level of acclaim and success. His latest book, ‘Stickier Marketing’, went straight to number one in Amazon’s Sales and Marketing chart, a feat also achieved by his two other titles, ‘Sales Therapy’ and ‘Sticky Marketing’.

Grant is a highly sought-after consultant and speaker, and frequently makes presentations at conferences and exhibitions all over the world. As well as sitting on the Advisory Council of The Global Marketing Network, he’s also a regular contributor to a number of business magazines and newspapers, including The

JULIANNE PONAN

AWARD WINNING YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

At 23 years old, Julianne Ponan is already making waves in the organic food industry. Fuelled by ambition, the future looks very bright for this multiple award winner and inspirational entrepreneur.

In the last year, Julianne has taken Creative Nature from strength to strength by launching the brand into high end retailers Ocado and supermarket giant Tesco, but her success does not stop there. Not only has Julianne already picked up an award from the Federation of Small Businesses for ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’, in November 2014 she became the youngest winner of the National Natwest Everywoman Artemis Award for Women Entrepreneurs.

Julianne is a strong believer that hard work gets results, and the proof is the amount she has achieved in such a short space of time.

Now working as a start up mentor for Virgin in her spare time, Julianne provides strategic advice for young entrepreneurs, aiming to share in the knowledge she has developed of business management.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 12.30 - 13.00 Launch Your Business into the ‘Big 4’ In this unmissable seminar, Julianne will be discussing her continuing journey to the top, drawing on her experience of starting small and aiming high. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch or expand your business, don’t miss out on hearing about Julianne’s inspiring story at Business StartUp.

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Daily Telegraph, The Independent, The Financial Times, The Daily Mirror, and The Sun, and has made numerous appearances on BBC Radio.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 13.15 - 13.45 How To Win Customers In A Digitial Age With the creation of the World Wide Web and the subsequent development of digital and mobile technology, we are now living through a communication revolution. We are a generation witnessing some of the biggest changes in society since the Industrial Revolution, and companies have to react or they are at risk of being left behind. This session will provide the latest cutting edge thinking around marketing, and how to win customers in a digital age.

DANIEL MURRAY

BRINGING FASHION TO THE FINGERTIPS

As an online shopping enthusiast, Daniel Murray thought it would be great to have the best of fashion in one place, on the go. Since then, his idea has raised over £1.2 million for an app that has been named Best New App by Apple in 34 countries.

Grabble is the “Tinder for Fashion” app co-created by Daniel. Originally launching as a website, he pivoted to become a mobile company after looking at his customer data, and this change has proven pivotal with over 100,000 active users performing over 100 million product swipes.

Dan came from a world of media and advertising, so aside from putting together a best in class team to build and develop Grabble, he also had to find funding from a number of angel investors, find smart ways to market his product on no budget, and convince over 1,000 retailers to join his platform. Grabble has been named by Forbes as “London’s hottest startup to watch in 2015”.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 11.00 - 11.30 How To Raise £1 Million+ For Your Start-Up With No Prior Experience Learn how to take the plunge from a normal job and dive straight into the unknown, with no relevant experience, and armed only with a sense of adventure and determination to do something different with your life.

FROM ICED COFFEE TO HOT BUSINESS

Join Jim Cregan as he recounts the fantastic story of how he and his sister have risen to business prosperity. Prepare to be inspired, entertained, fascinated, and probably left in the need of a nice (iced) coffee.

Jim Cregan was born and raised in the UAE. When he was 18, he moved to the south coast of England and studied events. It was here that Jim met the woman of his dreams, whom he married and now has two epic children, Wyn and Kip. Jim loves his home, his family, old skool hip hop, old Mercedes cars, and cliff top views. ‘Life is what you make of it’, says Jim.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 15.30 -16.00 Keep Your Chin Up And Other Tales

NEIL CLOUGH

FROM ASPIRING APPRENTICE TO INSPIRATIONAL SUCCESS

After appearing on millions of UK living room TVs vying for the role of being Alan Sugar’s next apprentice, Neil Clough’s exponential rise to becoming the entrepreneur he is today is a story we can all draw inspiration and motivation from.

Neil is best known for winning the nation’s hearts and the respect of Britain’s business titans during his appearance on the BBC’s The Apprentice. Taking teams to victory, breaking sales records, and exceptional motivational talks is just part of what made Neil standout and has since led to him becoming one of the UK’s most sought after motivational speakers.

Neil has gone on to build his own highly successful sales training and recruitment business as well as being a key figure in the leadership teams of two other successful UK firms. Neil’s courage, commitment, and self-belief after overcoming adversity are just some of the unique qualities many of us would aspire to.

Hear how Jim Cregan left the bitter UK winters for a break in Oz, and after stumbling across ready to drink iced coffee and falling in love with it, he returned home to make his own with his sister. This is their story. Expect fun.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 16.15 - 16.45 Sales And Motivation With Neil Clough This seminar is aimed at finding your real reason to be motivated to reach your full potential. You will come away inspired to start your journey as well as hearing advice on delivering sales growth within your business.

NICK BROWN

RADIO 2’s BUSINESS EXPERT AND SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR

Nick Brown doesn’t talk theory. He mentors from experience. Jeremy Vine’s business expert is known to millions for his business advice over the radio – now he’s here to pass on his wisdom to you.

THURSDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 14.00 - 14.30 How To Sell Your Business For A Seven Figure Sum With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Nick Brown will be delivering his own recipe for a lucrative and successful business. As a firm believer of the bigger picture, Nick will be teaching you the secrets of growing a successful business and the moves to make when you’re ready to sell.

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.

Ten years after launching his business - ‘Northern Profile’, which represented national organisations such as Spam, The British Army, Nestle Ice Cream and Greggs - Nick sold it for a seven figure sum. But only a few years into retirement, he decided he wasn’t ready to hang his hat up just yet. So, with the familiar taste for success he launched Corporate Exit, a consultancy which advises business owners on how to achieve the ultimate goal of selling their business just like he did. Corporate Exit focus on the individual by providing personalised strategies for businesses to help achieve those long-term goals. BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine recently secured a slot on his show for Nick Brown as his business expert, and now millions of listeners tune in to hear business advice from the man with the plan.

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THE ECOMMERCE EXPERT

THE ROCKSTAR OF MENTORING Jonathan Pfahl is a perennial favourite at The Business Show, with his fascinating, inspirational, and hugely entertaining talks on how he became the leader of the largest mentoring and investment firm for entrepreneurs.

Jonathan is the founder and managing director of the Rockstar Mentoring Group, and he and his team are a consistent attraction at the show, with their Rockstar Mentoring Village consisting of hourly mentoring run by the man himself, the always popular Midas Touch show feature run by some of his mentors, and a stand filled with clients and team members ready to answer all of your questions.

Passionate, dynamic, and hugely interesting, Jonathan and the Rockstar Group will keep you entertained all day long!

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 11.00 - 11.30 How To Triple Your Sales In 3 Months In this dynamic and enjoyable presentation, 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!

DAN SPICER Dan Spicer is the social media professional’s best friend. He knows the strategies that can grow and nurture businesses and organisations to new heights through the power of social media. And now he wants to share them with you.

Warren Knight is here to talk technology, and how its integration into sales and marketing can do big things for the creative entrepreneur’s business growth.

Warren Knight, author of ‘Think #Digital First, is an international keynote speaker and is one of the UK’s most dynamic and sought-after technology, sales, and marketing experts. As an award-winning coach and entrepreneur, he delivers training masterclasses helping thousands of start-ups and SMEs build their digital footprint, doubling conversion rate and increasing sales by up to 500%, and grow their business through social media, digital marketing, and e-commerce.

THURSDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 14.00 - 14.30 How Technology Has Disrupted Sales And Marketing In this thought provoking seminar, Warren will share with you how every business, entrepreneur, sales, and marketing manager can use technology to help their business grow. Warren will share how building brand awareness, marketing to your niche target audience, decreasing the length of time in the sales cycle, and building customer retention by using the latest technology is crucial for moving your business forward.

EMEA COMMUNITY LEAD AT HOOTSUITE MEDIA Dan is in charge of the EMEA Community team at Hootsuite, the world’s most widely used social relationship platform, allowing businesses and organisations to collaboratively execute social media strategies across multiple social networks from one secure, web-based dashboard. Hootsuite has over 11 million worldwide users across more than 175 countries. Dan’s role sees him lead the community team across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, oversee social strategy and engagement, and deliver social media across multiple languages.

Before joining Hootsuite, Dan worked for a consumer insight and marketing research company, Douglas Stafford, working with clients to deliver research and training campaigns. Dan also worked as director for an online retail site aimed at delivering supermarket priced fruit and veg specifically to students, called No More Noodles, something he calls a ‘pet project’.

Dan became head of social at Pancentric Digital, an independent digital agency, where he led and supported social strategy and activation for a number of global and local brands including L’Oreal, Burger King and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

THURSDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 14.45 - 15.15 Unlocking The Power Of Social Dan will present an overview of the social landscape - showing how social media has evolved over the past few years, highlighting key trends, and proving a number of actionable tips and tricks to implement into your social media strategy.

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APPTREPRENUER & FOUNDER OF YPLAN

Join the ambitious entrepreneur behind the app that’s proving to be the best friend for those making last minute social plans.

From the age of 14, Rytis Vitkauskas had the urge to make his mark in the business world. As a teenager, he founded a business in assembling and fixing tailor-made budget personal computers in his home country of Lithuania. After showing such a unique degree of enterprise, he went onto gain a BA with distinction in integrated social sciences from Jacobs University Bremen, before achieving a MBA with distinction at Harvard Business School. After briefly working in Lithuania and Germany, Rytis made the move to London, where he gained experience in investment banking. He’s stayed living in the capital ever since, becoming vice president at Summit Partners, where he focussed on software and consumer online sectors.

Rytis is currently the CEO and co-founder of YPlan, a mobile-only event booking app which presents users with a personalised list of the best events happening around them. Currently with over 500,000 users, its rapid expansion means it now has offices in London, Edinburgh, New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, and continues to be of key service to those out there who tend to be spontaneous with their social plans.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 12.30 - 13.00 Leveraging Data To Drive Growth It`s never too early to start analysing your user data. Rytis Vitkauskas, CEO and co-founder of YPlan, explains how analysing customer behaviour and using those insights to define a product map helps ensure widespread adoption and growth. Giving examples from YPlan`s own use of data for everything from PR and CRM to app development and fundraising, Rytis will discuss the importance of investing early in robust analytics.

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.

DAVE COPLIN

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CHIEF ENVISIONING OFFICER, MICROSOFT UK Dave Coplin is chief envisioning officer for Microsoft UK, an established thought leader on the role of technology in our personal and professional lives, and a regular contributor to the BBC, The Telegraph, and the Guardian.

Dave has worked across a wide range of industries and customers providing strategic advice and guidance around the intersection of a modern society and technology both inside and outside of the world of work. Dave is passionate about turning the base metal of technology into valuable assets that affect the way we live, work, and play, and in so doing move the focus from the technology itself to the outcome it enables.

His first book, ‘Business Reimagined’, provided a view of a new working environment based on collaborative and flexible working.

His latest publication, ‘The Rise of the Humans’ provides a further call to action for both individuals and organisations to harness, not hate, the digital deluge, and to rise up and take back control of the potential that technology offers our society.

Dave can be found on Twitter - @dcoplin, and at his online home, www.theenvisioners.com.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 15.30 - 16.00 The Rise Of The Humans: How To Outsmart The Digital Deluge In this session we will explore how the rapidly rising volume of information is affecting all aspects of our lives as individuals, as consumers and customers, as workers, and in business.

We’ll look at the problems we face, and the mistakes and assumptions we make and how we should be using technology to reimagine how we live, work and do business.

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BILL MORROW

ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FINANCE LEADER

SHWETA JHAJHARIA TOP GLOBAL BUSINESS COACH When you’ve been winning the London Business Coach of the Year award consistently since 2009, and in recent years overseen your clients achieve an average growth of 41%, demand for your services is going to be sky high.

You’ll be left laughing, learning, and thoroughly entertained with Bill’s energetic and uniquely delivered presentation on the hazardous process of securing funding.

This colourful Scotsman has been creating, building, and selling businesses for a quarter of a century now. Starting as an accountant with Virgin, Bill then moved into the world of investment banking in the City of London. He set up and sold an international financial recruitment company to a Wall Street bank in 2001, and since then has been making his own investments.

Bill is driven by a passion that every credible business looking to grow should be able to access vital funding in order to achieve this goal, no matter where in the world they may be. Bill founded Angels Den in 2007, and changed the rules on angel investing. Since then, Angels Den has been at the forefront

of making investment easily available to burgeoning businesses.

Angels Den is an angel-led crowdfunding platform, matching great businesses with experienced business people who can provide investment and add value through their wealth of knowledge.

Angels Den has now successfully raised over £20m in investment through their pitching events and responsible online platform. They have an established network of over 10,000 angel investors, between them offering a wealth of experience and a proven track record of getting great businesses funded. Come and see Bill and his wonderfully insightful, and slightly frenetic, presentation.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 11.45 - 12.15 How To Ensure You Never Get Funded If you want to learn about the do’s and don’ts for gaining funding, how to pitch to investors, what investors are really looking for, and how to impress them, then learn from the expert. Bill Morrow is that man. He’s been there, done it, and seen it all. Come and experience a presentation like no other.

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KATE HARDCASTLE

QUEEN OF THE CUSTOMERS

Insight with passion. That’s what you get with one of the UK’s most in demand speakers, and why Kate Hardcastle has been voted most inspirational, innovative, and enterprising across many UK awards.

Included amongst her achievements are the prestigious awards for Global Best Client Results in 2012, and Fastest Growing Coaching Business in 2010, finishing above over 1,000 coaches globally.

Before starting her ActionCOACH journey in 2008, Shweta worked internationally in sales and marketing and was global marketing manager with Unilever.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 14.00 - 14.30 Build The Ultimate Sales And Marketing Machine

WARREN CASS

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With results like that, it’s little wonder that Shweta Jhajharia has been the recipient of such a consistent and high level of recognition on so many occasions; and now is your chance to benefit from her expertise.

MASTER OF NETWORKING

Providing a community that supports SME business owners, offers essential advice and information, and brings together like-minded people, sounds like a business Elysian Field for entrepreneurs and business owners.

But that is exactly what Warren Cass, founder and CEO of www.Business-Scene.com, has done. Business Scene is an essential partner to businesses, and has become the UK’s most dynamic membership with over 70,000 members, has over 100 networking events each year, and offers a value packed, amazing range of benefits.

In addition to her business exploits, Kate also holds ambassador and patron roles for the RSPCA, The Diana Awards, Endometriosis UK, Women’s Sports Trust, and the Bradford Bulls. She has set up numerous charitable causes, including the award-winning Charity Dream Girls, and Positive Image, which inspires confidence in young people.

In addition to this, he’s also the author of ‘Zero to Social Media’, a guide on how to get the very best out of your social media marketing strategy. Warren’s presentation will engage you, leave you educated, and thoroughly entertained.

WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 13.15 - 13.45

Too many businesses hit an incoming ceiling and never make the kind of money (or the kind of impact) that they are capable of. They get stuck at one of the three plateaus: survival, stability, or even success, and this isn’t because of inadequate information about what the really successful companies out there are doing! It’s because of an inability to identify the simple actions and core strategies that need to be implemented to create an ‘ultimate sales and marketing machine’ in the business.

As a founding partner of Insight with Passion, Kate has built up a reputation for her honest and direct take on the business world; a ‘no nonsense’ approach enhanced by her regular presence on the BBC, ITV, Sky, and international media. Her style is particularly popular amongst her clients – from start-ups to the most renowned international brands – helping them take the next big step forward in their development. With 25 national awards to her name, including IOD Director of the Month, and Network She Woman of Influence, Kate has achieved the results over her 20-year career in business commercials and at the head of global business.

Warren consults with major brands, as well as small businesses on strategic marketing, and assists in helping small businesses thrive by helping them to grow, drive profit, and providing peace of mind. An experienced conference speaker, Warren has been educating and entertaining audiences for a number of years.

WTF – What’s The Future?

Never before has human kind witnessed the current pace of change…. From a business perspective evolve or die!

So many factors are going to impact business during the next 20 years, a changing society, the rise of generation Y, disruptive technology advances, environmental, economic and infrastructure. So what does it all mean? How will it impact you? In this talk Warren will explore current trends and share some of the predictions for the future. If you are not planning for the future, you are heading for irrelevance.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 11.00 - 11.30 Give Your Business #OOMPH Recession fatigue? Have the last few years just been fight, fight, fight? All sold (souled) out?

This is the seminar for you. No matter what your business, Kate Hardcastle is the ‘customer whisperer’, and will take you through some easy steps on how to get the #oomph back in your business or career. No jargon, all passion, and one of the UK’s most in demand speakers, Kate Hardcastle has been voted most inspirational, innovative, and enterprising across many UK awards.

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ALEX HOYE

THE RETAIL REFORMER

Hailing from the American Northwest, Alex Hoye has truly made his name in Europe as an influential entrepreneur. Through his vision, Alex is a significant figure in the reinvention of the retail industry.

Alex is CEO of Faction Skis + Apparel and chairman of Skimlinks and Grabble. From leveraging images, targeting, video, and influence to drive awareness and transactions, navigating changes in pricing and global sales and distribution models, each one is facing and

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forging the present and future of retail in different ways. Believing that London has advantages for ecommerce, Alex co-founded ecommerce-focused co-working space Runway East, based on Old Street Roundabout.

An American washed ashore in Europe on the first Internet wave after stints at Disney, Harvard, and McKinsey, Alex co-founded GoIndustry PLC, an online auction company on Brick Lane in 1999. After listing it on AIM in 2006, Alex has been frequently investing and supporting London-based technology and retail start-ups through angel investments.

SHAA WASMUND MBE BEST SELLING AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR & SPEAKER

As a business owner, digital consultant, and critically acclaimed author, Shaa Wasmund is one of Britain’s most influential digital entrepreneurs.

Her guidance in online money making could be your ticket to business success!

Recently recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the Maserati 100 – an award celebrating UK entrepreneurs who are giving back to the next generation of start-ups – Alastair Cameron is here to advise you on how you can release the gladiator in your start-up.

Alastair is co-founder of Startacus.net, an online platform for enterprising individuals, start-ups, and SMEs, with a growing global audience. Co-conceived three years ago, ‘Startacus’ was a reaction to being made redundant and wanting to start a business but finding that the type of online and offline support available was not as inclusive and supportive as it should be.

He is currently forging ahead with plans for Startacus to be a disruptive, inspiring, and positive force in supporting self-starters, start-ups, and the business community as a whole.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 13.15 - 13.45 Priceless Advice On Bootstrapping Your Start-Up In this seminar Alastair will cover the basic tips on getting your start-up off the ground when finances are somewhat lacking.

He will share his personal experiences and insight on starting a business and building a brand and give tips on remaining in full control of your idea, and most importantly not getting into debt!

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Shaa is used to getting to number one. Not only is she the founder of Smarta.com, the UK’s #1 online resource for entrepreneurs, but she’s also a #1 bestselling author of ‘Stop Talking, Start Doing: A Kick in the Pants in Six Parts’. Her next book, ‘Live Life Your Way’ comes out in May this year.

Having received a MBE in 2015 for services to business and entrepreneurship, Shaa’s ability to create positive action with her no-nonsense, no-excuse advice remains as influential amongst her clients as ever before.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 11.00 - 11.30 How To Make Money Online!

Do you want a business you’ll love that makes money from day one? Already in business but think you should be making more money than you are? Want to know how to create an online platform and grow your list with zero marketing budget? Then join Shaa as she teaches you how to make money online!

Retail Re-Invented: Consumer Dream, Retailer Challenge, Brand and Content Opportunity Powerful tools have revolutionised the consumer’s role in retail. Interactive discovery, web analytics, online price comparison, infinite warehouses, instant delivery, detailed consumer reviews, expert real-time support, customisation, flash sales, global logistics and short product cycles.

Retailers retain strengths – location, expertise, taste-makers, and trust.

However, gone is dictation by a buyer a year ahead of a consumer’s purchase, replaced by a conversation with many voices – stores, online multi-brand retailers, publishers, and brands.

KIMBERLY DAVIS

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THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 13.15 - 13.45

MARKETING THAT MAKES YOU MONEY

Kimberly Davis is an international marketing expert and “one of the greatest female speakers” (René Carayol).

For 25 years, she has worked with celebrities like Beyoncè, Andre Agassi, Marc Jacobs, and more.

She is the owner of Sarsaparilla Marketing, where she helps businesses, like you, transform your marketing into a money-making machine in any economy.

RIA MEERA MUNSHI

A MODEL ENTREPRENEUR

Ria Meera Munshi is a business owner, model, actress, dancer, world record breaker, philanthropist, and inspiration. She’s here to discuss her list of achievements, and how her creative talent has secured such success.

Ria is the owner of multi-award winning & Guinness world record breaking Ri Ri’s Dance Academy.

Ri Ri’s dancers have appeared on Channel 4, BBC3, and Sky. Ria is a professional model and was crowned Miss India UK A-U-L, used to be a live TV presenter, and has recorded voiceovers for radio stations. She was recently chosen to be the lead role, as an actress and model, in two separate pop music videos. Being an ambassador for Salford University and a dance business in India, Ria is seen as a role model and inspiration, especially as she established her own charity in January 2014 called Aspire Arts Foundation.

Her skills have been praised by industry leaders; Robert Senior (CEO- Saatchi & Saatchi), Mary Portas (television expert), and Nikki Crumpton (CSO- McCann Erickson).

She is also regularly featured on The BBC, The Guardian, The Times, Channel 5, BBC Radio 2, and more.

Kimberly writes for The Telegraph & Talk Business Magazine and is also known from the hit BBC show, The Apprentice, where she quickly gained the reputation as “the nicest candidate ever” (The Guardian).

Download Kimberly’s FREE EBOOK at www.sarsaparillamarketing.com.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 1 | 12.30 - 13.00 ‘How To Stop Wasting And Start Making Money On Your Marketing, Right Now…Guaranteed’ Don’t waste another penny on the wrong marketing again! Join Kimberly as she shares her top tips on how to attract all the clients, money, and time you want by protecting you from the marketing cowboys known as The Flash, Fluff, and Fakers™. Apply these simple strategies to your company today and watch your business grow.

WEDNESDAY | KEYNOTE HALL 2 | 15.30 - 16.00 Multi-Award Winning And Guinness World Record Breaking Business Owner ‘Time management is the key to life and success’. Ria will passionately be discussing how her creative talents, without any business qualifications, have resulted in multiple television appearances, a Guinness World Record, and becoming one of the top 100 Salford University graduates of all time. Learn how your personality can bring you some of the biggest achievements in the world!

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BRAD BURTON

THE WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL

Be sure to visit The Wiley Startup School 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 in-depth 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! Also on site is our very own Business Startup Bookshop, which can be found at stand No.630, offering up to a jaw dropping 65% off books - a must buy for any budding entrepreneur!

ROBERT KELSEY

WEDNESDAY

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 the 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.

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NIGEL BOTTERILL

Nigel Botterill is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs having built nine million pound business, Entrepreneurs Circle, in the last 10 years. He is also the author of The Botty Rules, which reached number two in the Sunday Times Bestseller list. His engaging, high energy, straight talking style will be sure to make this a popular seminar at the show.

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11:00 Nigel Botterill 12:00 Stefan Thomas 13:00 Robert Kelsey 14:00 Andy Harrington 15:00 Gail Thomas 16:00 Pete Wilkinson 17:00 Mark Rhodes

THURSDAY 11:00 Richard Tyler 12:00 Daniel Priestley 13:00 Brad Burton 14:00 Vince Stanzione

Robert Kelsey is CEO of Moorgate Communications and a bestselling author. Yet he remains a perennial outsider.

However, that is no bad thing!

Outsiders change the world with their innovative and original thinking, and so too do the most successful entrepreneurs. In his seminar, Robert will show you how to truly succeed in business, by finding your outside edge and harnessing your individuality.

15:00 Jamie Smart 16:00 Richard Newton

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Gail Thomas, delegation consultant and founder of the Virtual PA company, is going to take you on a journey through the delegation process, and help you towards freedom from your unbearable workload and space to breathe! She will get you thinking about why delegation is good for you, what to delegate, how to delegate and what might be holding you back. If you want to succeed in your career, or make more room in your life for the nonwork stuff, then you need to free up some time. Let Gail help you!

Jamie Smart is an internationally renowned state of mind specialist and author of the number 1 business bestseller, CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results. He shows individuals and organizations the unexpected keys to clarity; the ultimate leverage point for creating more time, better decisions and meaningful results.

In this seminar, you’ll discover what clarity is, why it’s so important and how you can get it to work for you. You see, clarity isn’t something you do; it’s something you already have.

STEFAN THOMAS

Stefan Thomas, author of Business Networking For Dummies, will give a fun and fast-paced presentation with real-life information that you can take away and use straightaway to make great things happen!

Ever wondered how to really make networking work for you?

From desperation, Stefan HAD to make networking work and, in this seminar, he’ll give you proven techniques and strategies so you can improve your own networking skills, both personally and professionally.

Mark Rhodes, author of Think Your Way to Success, has achieved every goal he has set himself. In this fascinating talk, he 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.

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PETE WILKINSON

Triathlete Pete Wilkinson knows that to be successful, in business or in life, you need to make an impact. In his seminar he will share with you his simple system for making sure you stay on track and fulfill your potential. In the 18 years Pete has spent motivating and inspiring people, he has learnt what it takes to become an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Let him show you how to do the same.

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DANIEL PRIESTLEY

Daniel Priestley is a successful entrepreneur, international speaker and best-selling author. In his talk, he will explain how to find your ‘entrepreneurial sweet spot’.

This is all about finding the best business idea for you. Daniel will explain exactly how to discover the perfect ‘thing’ for you that ticks all the boxes. With Daniel’s help you’ll discover your perfect entrepreneurial pursuit or be able to test the idea you already have and assess its potential.

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VINCE STANZIONE

MARK RHODES

Vince Stanzione, author of The Millionaire Dropout: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love, Reclaim Your Life, will demonstrate how you could set up your own business from just £100. This will appeal to anyone that doesn’t have buckets of money to start their business dream, and will help them reclaim their life in the process! Come along to his inspirational talk and learn how you can do this.

Richard has spent his lifetime kicking up a ruckus. He works with organisations and their leaders across the globe - challenging them to choose more, dare more and jolt more.

Richard believes that those that are brave enough to stand up, stand out and be noticed will be the ones that disrupt and provoke change. In his session, he will share with you how you can start to make the shift from ordinary to extraordinary.

Richard Newton is the author of the recent #1 Sunday Times Bestseller The Little Book of Thinking Big: Aim Higher and Go Further Than You Ever Thought Possible. His seminar is designed to launch you on to the path to bigger and better things. Each of us has enormous potential, vast life experience and boundless ambition; How you direct and apply that potential will steer and shape your business and ultimately your life.

Andy Harrington is the founder of The Professional Speakers Academy (PSA) and the creator of the Public Speakers University. He has shared the stage and worked with Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Steve Wozniak, Sir Bob Geldof, Brian Tracy, Bob Proctor, John DeMartini, Nick Vujicic, Paul Mckenna and former president of the United States Bill Clinton.

His debut book is entitled Passion Into Profit - How to Make Big Money From Who You Are and What You Know.

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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 The Business Show 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 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 The Business Show this May, 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, due to their popularity you’ll need to book your place to avoid missing out.

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Your brand is everything about your business. Make sure it has the right protection.

Behind every successful business is a good brand. Something recognisable and trustworthy. Something which ensures customer loyalty, satisfaction and retention. It’s about innovation and separating your business from the rest. But it’s also about the protection of your ideas and hard work: your intellectual property. Without the right protection behind your brand, you leave it vulnerable to infringement, or even theft.

Our experts from the Intellectual Property Office will explain the importance of branding and protection. By the time you leave this masterclass, you will know the difference between patents, trademarks and copyright, and which ones apply to different areas of your business.

Workshop places are always in demand, so book now to ensure you don’t miss out. Here’s how: • • • • •

Visit www.gbbs.co.uk Select ‘masterclasses’ and pick the masterclass you’d like to attend.

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

You’ll receive an email confirmation of your booking.

As the show dates approach, you’ll receive a reminder for you to confirm you’re still attending and secure your seat.

The workshops are always hugely popular and places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

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The importance of branding Forming ideas for your business How to innovate and distinguish your business Why intellectual property matters The difference between patents, copyright and trademarks How to find value in your business How to apply for BOOK protection

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These masterclasses will open the door on 3,500 strategies and tactics developed by ActionCOACH, and are guaranteed to deliver a return on investment for any UK business!

ActionCOACH was the first recipient of Smith & Henderson’s 5-Star Franchise Satisfaction status, sponsored by Lloyds Bank and RBS. Find out why ActionCOACH’s 100+ franchise partners in the UK have plenty to smile about. Discover what the UK’s best business opportunity offers, and even if it’s not for you, you’re sure to glean something of immense value, both personally and professionally.

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All of the masterclasses 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.gbbs.co.uk now!

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Business Growth Service is a government-backed service offering support to businesses with potential to improve and grow.

Does your business have the potential to grow rapidly over the next couple of years?

Do you need help identifying what barriers your organisation faces to prevent you achieving the growth you would like?

Come and hear from the experts as the Business Growth Service (BGS) discuss some of the challenges today’s SME market faces and how we can provide support to overcome them.

This workshop will show managing directors of growing SME businesses (up to £20m) how to leverage digital marketing and operational design to drive profitable revenue growth.

Business growth is a complex arena. Knowing where to start, how to maximise resources, and how to ‘bring your team with you’ is a constantly evolving challenge.

In this workshop, Lisa Bean – managing director of fast growing business growth consultancy IX7, outlines the seven stages in designing and building an effective business growth strategy. Covering strategy, sales & marketing, and operational design, Lisa will show you how to align all three components to drive explosive business growth.

You will learn a tried and tested process, and Lisa will show case studies of businesses that have tripled in size, and quadrupled in profit.

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We will show you ways of getting people enthused, engaged, and re-motivated.

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.

We will deliver practical skills that help individuals build better relationships with their teams, and make them feel valued and inspired. Businesses require high performing teams to maintain their competitive advantage.

This seminar will look at the attributes of high performing teams and show you practical and effective ways to build them in your organisation. The ability to present with clarity, precision, and passion is key for business and personal success. In 2015 we can’t escape the amount of information about employee engagement. Most studies tell us that when employees feel engaged with their manager and their company they give more discretionary effort; they take more care with their work and produce better quality first time around.

Dale Carnegie is one of the world’s leading organisations in providing practical solutions in getting people more engaged.

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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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Top 10 strategies to maximise your revenue, keep your costs low, and a free e-book for an ultimate guide.

This workshop is for start-up owners and business /marketing executives, where you will learn revenue targeted marketing activities and walk away with a solid base to grow your customers and revenue. This definitive guide will cover essential search engine and social media marketing strategies. Our digital specialists will use their experience to provide first-hand knowledge for your success.

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Targeted email marketing Local SEO- setting up your business for success in your area Facebook / Twitter / Google Advertising / re marketing Search engine marketing What to consider when building a website Questions & answers, during and after the session with an expert. A free eBook to help you grow your BOOK business

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Make The Internet Work For You And Your Business

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Are you concerned with the effectiveness of your online presence? Are you afraid of wasting time and money online? The SMF Group can help. We provide companies and individuals with the tools and training they need to make the most of the Internet. Selling your products and services online should never be considered a waste, and by following the expert advice of Mili Ponce and Paul O’Mahony, many businesses have already seen the many benefits of a strong online strategy. Mili and Paul have spent years travelling the globe to deliver the best, most up-to-date tips and strategies for maximising your online potential. With their help, you too can make the internet work for you!

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Kickstart your global business ambitions with Alibaba.com’s masterclass on international trade.

Have you always wanted to get into international trade business but not sure where to start? Have you always wanted to buy from Alibaba.com but concerned about safety and quality? Wait no more and register to the Alibaba.com sourcing masterclass.

The workshop will explain how to use the Alibaba.com website to buy from global suppliers, how to verify them, how to ensure transaction safety and quality control, and using Alibaba.com to sell in wholesale quantities.

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Trading Forex and the stock market can be your route to wealth. This is why it’s important to learn the tricks that will work in today’s market.

Learn From A Multi-Millionaire Trader Proven Strategies, That Require Just A Few Hours A Week! Revealed: top secret strategies investors use to make money: how to find great trades, when to buy and sell, how to minimize risk and maximize profits. Ensure you attend this presentation as you’ll learn techniques that impact your life and help create new income. Darren Winters is the number one attended investment speaker in the UK having personally trained over 300,000 people. He founded Win Investing LLP and The Wealth Training Company LLP, which has successfully trained investors since 2000.

Darren is a full time trader, international investment speaker, and investment writer.

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All of the masterclasses 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.gbbs.co.uk now!

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CONNECT WITH THOUSANDS OF NEW PROSPECTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPLIERS

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. 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.

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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?

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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…

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

The idea is simple: proudly pin 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.

ABOUT THE SPONSOR 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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WANT TO PITCH?

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 shows have brought us pitches that range from quirky to creative as the

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!

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 Thursday. 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 event. Every pitch is made in front of a live audience and with the

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

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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PITCH TO A PANEL OF MILLIONAIRE INVESTORS

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

SPEED NETWORKING MEET 40 NEW CONTACTS IN 40 MINUTES

Take your seat, prepare your pitch, and get ready to take part in the most intense session of networking you will ever experience! Speed Networking is the quickest and most effective way for you to add potential suppliers, partners, or clients to your contact list and give your business its best chance of growth.

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Whether you’re looking for the people that can take your new business off the ground, or you’re an experienced firm seeking the contacts to help you increase your size or explore a new area of operation, networking remains an essential tool in your journey to business success!

Speed Networking is exactly as the name suggests. It’s a networking session designed to give you the maximum amount of new contacts in the minimum amount of time. All you do is sit down and use your allotted 30 second timeframe to try to impress a potential new client, supplier, or partner, before they

then do the same to you. After one minute, you move on and do it again, and again, and again. The process is so straight-forward and the benefits are huge.

By the end of your session, you will have connected with 40 new contacts and started some new and long lasting professional relationships that will provide your business venture with a greater chance of success. Here you could meet your new web designer, marketing agency, or maybe even that next big client! By the end of your session, you’ll have shared your story with a multitude of entrepreneurs and business owners from a variety of disciplines.

STARTING A BUSINESS? The gift of being a successful networker comes naturally to some, but to others it’s an ability that has required work and practice. There are few – if any – more effective marketing tactics to accelerate and sustain growth for businesses, no matter what shape or size it may be.

The idea of networking can be a daunting one to many; having to speak about your plans and ambitions to a complete stranger can seem unattractive. What’s more, the process of networking can be time consuming and will drag you away from the issues a starting business faces and needs to address before beginning its journey to success.

Speed Networking is the event that can offer new business owners or representatives the perfect opportunity to meet, learn, and

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share from people facing the same challenges and potentially seeking what you can offer them!

New business owners at Speed Networking will either meet fellow entrepreneurs who, like you, are in the early process of starting a business or alternatively you could chat with an experienced SME owner with years of networking behind them. Either way, you’re guaranteed to learn and potentially gain a vital new addition to your business dream.

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Vistaprint empowers millions of people in the UK to present a professional image. We provide a wide range of affordable, quality print and digital products that can be easily customised. These include business cards, flyers, postcards, banners, T-shirts, even websites and email – as well as design services to help you bring your vision to life.

Whatever stage your business is at, and whatever your design or technical skills, you can find the tools and support you need conveniently online. All delivered with 100% satisfaction. Absolutely Guaranteed. Every time. Any reason. Or we’ll make it right.

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

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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

EXPANDING A BUSINESS?

Networking is part of an experienced entrepreneur’s daily activities, probably carried out each day of every week at any available opportunity. The opportunity to add a new contact with a fresh approach to business is something even the most successful business person will not turn away from.

The wide range of benefits from networking remains great for businesses young or old, and although older businesses may get something out of it that’s slightly different to what a new one may find - such as satisfaction from helping a novice, or forging a friendship with someone originally seen as a business contact - the majority of advantages, like increased business, referrals, brand promotion, advice, etc., remains very much the key motive to network.

Speed Networking will provide a platform for experienced entrepreneurs to meet and learn from other long-term business owners, or find a new angle and perspective from an inexperienced SME owner.

Building a network of clients may not show immediate returns, but the long-term impact it can have on your business’ success can be potentially vital.

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Business Scene is here to create the perfect environment for you to start, grow and maintain a business by providing a modern approach to business membership. Focusing around 4 key areas essential to any business; growth, savings, protection & support, Business Scene membership has been developed with today’s business owner in mind - and what really sets us apart is just how much we care about our members’ success.

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BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS 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.

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!

Essential Strategies for Growing your Business Over 50% of businesses fail within the first 3 years. Why is this? Are we finding new ways to fail or just making the same old mistakes? This seminar will focus on how YOU can avoid these all too common pitfalls and build a healthy, sustainable & successful business. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or are looking to grow and take your existing business to the next level, this isn’t one to be missed.

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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 marketing book back then. Most of us realise the necessity of a trusted network to get traction in

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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.

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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.

Who better to turn to for advice than a group of your contemporaries? FaceTime gives you the chance to sit down around a table with people from your industry, or with experience in your area of interest, to share advice that could grow your business – all under expert guidance.

There’s no substitute for a good old chat about the issues of the day.

The Internet enables us to connect with a wider audience than ever, but you can’t beat seeing the whites of someone’s eyes as they become passionate about their pet subject. That’s why we created FaceTime. It’s a chance for like-minded individuals to get together and shoot the breeze, share their experiences, and trade tips on specific topics.

FaceTime has six round tables with each one dedicated to a specific business topic such as maximising marketing or successful search engine optimisation. Not only is this a forum for discussion with your peers, but each table is chaired by an expert in that field. They will help guide conversations to ensure the information is relevant and accurate to your needs. The tables will be made up of businesspeople like you, all eager to share opinions and quiz the experts who are happy to offer advice while you find out how others are working, and how you might improve your business based on their comments.

FaceTime doesn’t just facilitate discussion on the most pertinent topics, but it also allows you to make crucial introductions. It connects businesspeople quickly and easily while they share experiences and information. Unlike more traditional networking events, FaceTime blends networking with other likeminded business professionals, alongside critical one-to-one advice, enabling you to develop opportunities and address the issues facing your business.

All FaceTime sessions last one hour and booking your slot is simple.

Just visit www.thebusinessshow.co.uk and select the time you’d like to attend, with the subject that interests you. There are never enough spaces for everybody so secure your session by booking early!

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1. SEO for your business, explained!

2. Branding your business on a budget 3. Using the power of social media to win new business 4. Legal: Protecting your new business - IP essentials!

5. Content and Copywriting: Top tips for maximising your content marketing 6. What’s in a website: do’s and don’ts for your business website

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PeoplePerHour, founded in 2007 by Xenios Thrasyvoulou, is a global online marketplace that connects businesses with freelancers. PeoplePerHour now has more than 400,000 registered users, and is the largest freelancer platform in the United Kingdom. By registering on the site, freelancers can showcase their work by creating a digital portfolio to market their specialist skills to businesses keen to utilise their expert knowledge. PeoplePerHour is headquartered in London, England, and has offices in Athens, Greece and New York City.

PeoplePerHour has revolutionized the world of freelancing over the last eight years by providing the backbone of the UK economy; the micro, small and medium sized business, with a platform to access highly skilled freelancers to perform a myriad of specialized tasks. In doing this, we have drastically reduced transaction costs through improved market efficiencies for SMEs in the digital marketplace.

SuperTasker is a next-generation, end-to-end marketplace that allows customers to get high-quality digital tasks completed super fast, by highly curated experts, in just one click. Dubbed ‘the Uber for digital work’ the platform uses algorithmic intelligence to set the market rate and allocate the work to the most relevant available talent in minutes thereby eliminating all friction in the search and selection process.

Common tasks such as Infographic design, image resizing, photo retouching, quick fixes to templated sites like WordPress and Magento, can be easily standardized and thus don’t require laborious processes like bidding or contest submissions that lengthen the overall completion process. With SuperTasker, the customer simply selects from a list of predefined tasks and the ‘black box’ in the middle does the rest, using algorithmic intelligence to set the market rate, delivery time and allocate the task to the most relevant, available tasker within minutes.

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Free legal and employment advice 24/7, and free VAT, tax, PAYE, and health and safety advice during office hours. Phone and ask that burning question, or simply get clarity or confirmation on any issue.

An online document library providing hundreds of documents, templates, fact sheets, and handbooks covering law, tax, health and safety, and HR. Financial protection in the event of your business being subject to: -

HMRC tax investigation HMRC aspect enquiry Employment disputes and awards Health and safety prosecution Data protection prosecution License protection Landlord disputes Director, partner, and employee prosecution

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We are the fastest growing business community in the UK. YBC membership provides unlimited free advice and documents, financial protection against potential areas of prosecution and occupational hazards, discounts on many business services, and regular networking opportunities.

Members can also save money by making use of our growing range of commercial benefits, bringing DISCOUNTS and ADVICE on essential products and services such as insurance, telecoms, card processing, banking, printing, energy, access to finance, debt collection, financial advice and auto enrolment.

Our members know that the more people you know, the more chance you have of finding clients. That’s why our networking events are always very well attended.

History of Your Business Community: YBC was formed as a 21st century alternative to the traditional support services that are now viewed by many as out of date. We seek to solve problems rather than just complain about them.

Whatever business service you are looking for you will find it in YBC Street.

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365 Business Finance Adebo Training AVPT Short Courses Barnet Wills Inxpress couriers Jeremy Jacobs presentation Skills and Corporate Host Journolink Lloyds Cardnet Myers and Co Accountants PDFpen YBC Financial Advice YBC Insurance YBC Telecom Zenith Street Business Development The Lash Affair Fresh Bananas SEO Your Business Community

By visiting YBC Street you will be able to meet a selection of our members and service providers and see for yourself why so many business owners are choosing to be members of Your Business Community.

ANGELS DEN

MAKE THE PITCH OF A LIFETIME

Could your business benefit from financial backing from a business angel who not only has the cash, but also the experience and insight to make the very most out of your business? That’s what’s on offer from Angels Den.

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Keyno Wednesd te Hall 1 ay, 11.45 - 12.15 Angels Den ’s CEO and Founder, B ill M explains ‘H orrow, o Ensure Yo w To u NEVER Get Funded ’

As well as the live pitching and funding clinics, Angels Den will hold a series of talks and lectures throughout both days at the Angels Den Theatre.

11.00 Talk: How To Create A Killer Funding Pitch 12.00 Live Pitches To Investors 13.30 Talk: How To Ensure You Never Get Funded

If you’re not ready to make your own pitch just yet, come and support these brave entrepreneurs by taking your place in the audience and see some entertaining presentations, as well as learning the do’s and don’ts for when you are ready to seek your own investment.

WANT TO PITCH?

If you’re thinking about pitching for investment, but not sure if you’ve got everything as straight as it should be before taking the plunge, Angels Den can help with one-to-one funding clinics throughout both days at the show. These free funding clinics are a great opportunity to chat to an expert about your business and ask any questions you may have about the funding process and Angels Den. To ensure your business stands the best chance of attracting the investment it needs, simply come to the stand as soon as you can and if they can’t see you right away, they’ll book you in for a one-to-one session with an experienced adviser.

Whether you want to walk away with investment from one of Angels Den’s affluent individuals, or just want to take in the spectacle as part of the audience, Angels Den is always a hit.

For your chance to pitch, fill in the application form here: http://www.greatbritishbusinessshow. co.uk/masterclasses/angels-den/

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Angels Den is an established angel network with a responsible online equity crowdfunding platform, matching great businesses with experienced business people who can provide investment and add value through their wealth of knowledge. Since Angels Den was founded in 2007, they have changed the rules on angel investing and led the way in making investment truly accessible to great businesses. Angels Den has now successfully raised over £20m in investment through their pitching events and responsible online platform. They have an established network of over 10,000 angel investors, between them offering a wealth of experience and a proven track record of getting great businesses funded.

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14.00 Live Pitches To Investors How often do you get the chance to present your business in front of wealthy, successful individuals who have the financial clout to literally change your business fortunes in an instant? Well, probably not that often at all! And just to add an extra layer of pressure, did we mention that you will be making the pitch of your life in front of a live audience? To apply for your chance to pitch to Angels Den’s investors, please visit www.gbbs.co.uk

BUSINESSES FOR SALE LIVE

LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING AND SELLING A BUSINESS

If you’re thinking of starting a business or want to expand it fast, why not buy one?

Whether you are buying or looking to sell, our session on how to sell will help you prepare your exit strategy and maximise the value of your business.

Attend our programme of seminars and you’ll learn everything you need to know about the buying process – including where to find your dream business, how to raise finance to buy it, and what you can do to make sure your deal goes through.

We’ll have industry experts with more buying and selling experience than you can shake a stick at on hand to help you demystify the business transfer process.

All in one place, all under one roof; Businesses For Sale Live has everything you need to know about getting started or getting out.

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How do you find the right business for you? And what happens once you’ve found it?

From crowdfunding and angel investment to borrowing from your family, get the advice you need to finance your purchase.

Learn why buying a business is a great alternative to starting one.

Get your head around the potentially complex and arduous process of selling a business.

Understand the importance of due diligence, preparation, and why this will stop your deal falling apart.

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11.00 HOW TO BUY A BUSINESS How do you find the right business for you? And what happens once you’ve found it? You’ll learn about all the aspects of the sale process – from where to look for a business for sale to working out your exit strategy.

12.00 UNUSUAL WAYS TO RAISE FINANCE WHEN BUYING A BUSINESS Your bank is the first place you turn when you need money to buy a business, but it’s not your only option. From crowdfunding and angel investment to borrowing from your family, we’ll give you the advice you need to find the right finance for you.

13.00 GET AHEAD OF THE START-UPS: HOW TO BUY SUCCESS Thinking of starting a business? Why not buy one? Find out how buying an established business could help you leapfrog the start-ups to business success.

14.00 HOW TO SELL A BUSINESS From the headline on an advert to the fine print on a contract, selling a business can be a complex process. We look to simplify this process for you and clarify any concepts that maybe confusing. If you’re struggling to make heads or tails of your heads of terms, this is the seminar for you!

BusinessesForSale.com connects business buyers and sellers.

With over 65,000 businesses in 130 countries worldwide, the website is the world’s largest business for sale marketplace.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, BusinessesForSale.com provides a route into ownership, and features thousands of business and franchise opportunities in every sector imaginable. If you are looking to exit, we can help you cost-effectively market your business and find the right buyer. www.businessesforsale.com

15.30 BUSINESS BUYING NIGHTMARES; HOW TO AVOID YOUR DEAL FALLING APART Doing your research on a prospective business is paramount to a successful sale. You need to understand exactly what it is you are buying. The only way to do this is by conducting thorough due diligence; but what is due diligence? And why is it so important in the business buying process?

Both days will feature the same sessions.

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4NETWORKING 1-2-1 ARENA over to three 10 minute1-2-1 appointments with people you choose. This simple but effective format is the most productive part of each meeting

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Use the 4Networking 1-2-1 Arena to have focused 10 minute 1-2-1s with people you choose.

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Turn up at the Arena without someone in mind to have an appointment with, and see who we pair you up with!

Unconventional 4N MD Brad Burton explains why his team are offering this - “We noticed that people would visit the stands at the show and listen to the speakers and get massive value from that. But what is it that you actually need when you’re getting a business going?

It’s appointments. So we’ve put together a format that allows people to fast-track the process of getting appointments. Anyone can use the 4Networking 1-2-1 Arena to sit down and have a focused 10 minute conversation with other business owners at the show. You’ll be amazed at how much ground you can cover in 10 minutes!”

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At every 4Networking breakfast, lunch and evening meeting (and 4N runs 5000+ networking events across the UK each year) the final half hour of each meeting is given

and so we have created the 4Networking 1-2-1 Arena for visitors to use at The Business Startup Show. 1-2-1s give visitors the opportunity to build relationships with other business owners at the show rather than just a hurried swap of business cards in the aisles.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE HALL 2 14.45 - 15.15

The 4N team will be on hand to facilitate these 1-2-1 meetings.

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TWEET MEET MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA EVEN MORE SOCIABLE

TWITTER TOP 10 TIPS Twitter’s limited messages might seem restrictive at first, but getting your point across in 140 characters can distil your message to its purest form. There’s no room for padding in a Tweet. Think of it as writing your own high tech haiku and the constraints could become your inspiration. Here are our top tips for getting the most out of Twitter for your business.

THE DO’S

1 2 3 4 Have you ever wondered who the person is behind that #hashtag? This is your chance to find out and meet in the flesh, with Tweet Meet at The Great British Business Show. *Other social media are available!

We love to tweet, follow and blog here at The Business Show. It’s an amazing way to stay in touch with friends, colleagues and contacts, as well as stay abreast of new developments and opportunities. We’ve also met some incredible people through social media who have entertained and amused us every day, as well as some great business contacts that we might never have made otherwise.

Organising the biggest business show in the UK, we’re lucky because we have the perfect forum to actually meet our online friends IRW. Then it occurred to us; why don’t we give everyone at the show the same opportunity? And so Tweet Meet was born!

It’s an area of The Business Show that’s entirely dedicated to enabling online acquaintances to not so much put a face to a name, as the whole flesh and blood human being. It’s the perfect venue

for you to arrange to meet prospects, clients and friends at the show and as it’s clearly marked on the floorplan, there’s no danger of anyone getting lost on the way! Then you’re free to use the area for networking, business meetings or negotiations that are best done face-to-face.

If you don’t like to be out of Twitter touch, then you’ll love our big screen showing a live Twitter feed throughout the show. It will be packed with all your tweets about everything that happens at the show, including seminar updates, special offers from exhibitors, and general info to keep you up to date.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re not one of the Twitterati; Facebook and LinkedIn members are welcome to make use of the area, too. We use them all and we know that a lot of you do too. It’s just that Tweet Meet rhymes and things like that make us happy.

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Be polite! Thank people for retweets and make sure you reply to questions directed at you.

Ask questions. Listen! Hold conversations; don’t just push information out.

Take your time when tweeting – rushed, incorrectly spelt tweets look unprofessional and show a lack of care.

Ask to be retweeted - the tweets that actually ask to be retweeted get retweeted much more often than those that don’t!

Be helpful! Always try to retweet tweets from people asking for recommendations or help.

THE DONT’S

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Send out masses of tweets and retweets at the same time! You’ll flood people’s timelines and get unfollowed pretty quickly.

Beg for followers; it just looks desperate and unprofessional!

Use slang or offensive language.

Post about uninteresting trivia. Nobody’s interested if you have an in-growing toenail or you’ve just gone to the toilet.

Just post ‘buy my stuff’ type tweets. You need a real mix of tweets to show the more personal side of you, as well as the ‘business you.’

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2015 SEMINAR SCHEDULE Where else would you find such a comprehensive seminar schedule presented by so many illustrious business leaders, visionaries, and influencers?

The Business Show has earned a strong reputation for assembling world-class programmes of seminars over the last 32 shows, and the 33rd edition promises to continue this proud tradition.

The best business guidance can be hard to come by. And even if you manage to find a guru you trust, their time isn’t cheap - unless you’re at The Business Show. Then it’s free. We give you direct access to many of the most respected business people in the UK as they deliver state-of-the-art seminars to support your business growth. You will hear the latest insight on a huge range of topics

“THE BEST BUSINESS GUIDANCE ISN’T CHEAP - UNLESS YOU’RE AT THE BUSINESS SHOW. THEN IT’S FREE.”

that will immediately benefit any business, whether you’re just starting out or targeting growth for your established SME. Many of our speakers help shape the face of British business, so acting upon their forecasts and predictions could see your business streets ahead of your competition.

The following pages will provide you with details on every seminar at this May’s Show*.

The seminar schedule has been carefully compiled to reflect the hottest topics in business right now, but not only is it topical, it also encompasses every area of business that entrepreneurs and SMEs have told us they need to know about. Covering the entire range of business needs from writing a winning business plan to floating on the stock market, the schedule also picks up on

everything in-between including the latest marketing trends, new technology shaping the business landscape, and business success stories that are sure to inspire.

There’s a wealth of information on offer, so take your time to study the schedule, see which sessions you can’t afford to miss, and start planning your diary now to get the most out of your time at the show.

You don’t 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.

IMPORTANT INFO Seminar seats cannot be pre booked and are on a strictly first come, first served basis on the day.

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Presenting the very finest business advice, inspiration, and guidance, The Business Show’s seminar schedule features an unrivalled array of globally revered experts and proven entrepreneurs sharing their talent for business success.

KEYNOTE HALL 1 WEDNESDAY

KEYNOTE HALL 1 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Triple Your Sales In 3 Months

Building The Ultimate Sales And Marketing Machine

Jonathan Pfahl The Rockstar Mentoring Group

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!

14.45 - 15.15

How To Ensure You NEVER Get Funded

Grow Your Business With Facebook

Tracey Monaghan Facebook

Serial entrepreneur and CEO of angel-led crowdfunding platform Angels Den, Bill Morrow, inspires his audiences with his open approach and determination to promote angel investing, crowdfunding and make business finance more accessible for all. If you want to learn about the do’s and do not’s of looking for funding, how to pitch to investors, what investors are really looking for and how to impress them; learn from the expert, Bill, who’s been there, done it and seen it all.

Learn how to drive awareness and sales for your business on Facebook, with access to the latest top tips and inspiration from like-minded business owners

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

That’ll Never Work!

Keep Your Chin Up And Other Tales

Brad Burton 4Networking

Jimmy Cregan Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

“4Networking will never work, networking is a closed shop.” 5,000 networking events per year later. Brad’s MD. “You can’t call a book Get Off Your Arse!” Highest 5star rated #1 sales & marketing business book on Amazon.

Brad’s the author. “No one will take you seriously as a speaker wearing jeans & Tshirt.”Clients inc JCB. Xero. Bentley. Sage.

Guess who? I started with no qualifications, no savings, no investment. Maybe, just maybe... I actually know what I’m talking about. Visit Brad’s showstands 4Networking 1000 and BradCamp 928.

Hear How Jim Cregan Left The Bitter Uk Winters For A Break In Oz. After Stumbling Across Ready To Drink Iced Coffee And Falling In Love With It, He Returned Home To Make His Own With His Sister. This Is Their Story.

Expect Fun.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Never Before Has Human Kind Witnessed The Current Pace Of Change…. From A Business Perspective Evolve Or Die!

Sales And Motivation With Neil Clough

Warren Cass Business Scene

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Too many businesses hit an income ceiling, and never make the kind of money (or the kind of impact) that they are capable of. They get stuck at one of the 3 plateaus: Survival, Stability or even Success.And this is not because of inadequate information about what the really successful companies out there are doing! It is because of an inability to identify the simple actions and core strategies that need to be implemented to create an “Ultimate Sales and Marketing Machine” in the business

11.45 - 12.15 Bill Morrow Angels Den

So many factors are going to impact business during the next 20 years, a changing society, the rise of generation Y, disruptive technology advances, environmental, economic and infrastructure. So what does it all mean? How will it impact you? In this talk Warren will explore current trends and share some of the predictions for the future. If you are not planning for the future, you are heading for irrelevance

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Neil Clough NWC Consultancy

Neil Clough is most known for winning the hearts of the nation and the respect of Britain’s business titans during his appearance on the BBC hit TV series The Apprentice. Taking teams to victory, breaking sales records and delivering an exceptional motivational talk is just part of what made Neil an outstanding candidate, and has since led to him becoming one of the most highly sought after motivational speakers in the UK today. .

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Give Your Business #OOMPH With Kate Hardcastle

How To Sell Your Business For A Seven Figure Sum

Kate Hardcastle Insight with Passion

Nick Brown Corporate Exit

Recession fatigue? Has the last few years just been fight, fight, fight? All sold (souled) out? This is the seminar for you. No matter what your business, Kate Hardcastle is the ‘customer whisperer’ – and will take you through some easy steps on how to get the #OOMPH back in your business or career.

No jargon, all passion & one of the UK’s most in demand speaker – Kate Hardcastle has been voted most Inspirational, Innovative & Enterprising across many UK awards.

Nick Brown, The Jeremy Vine Show’s Business Expert on BBC Radio 2, built and sold his own business for a seven figure sum. At 2pm on May 14th Nick will provide business owners with the ins and outs of how to grow a business with a view to selling it in the future.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Inside Secrets To Billion Dollar Sales Success

Unlocking The Power Of Social

Dan Waldschmidt CONNECT:ED Strategies

Working with the largest organizations around the world, Dan Waldschmidt understands the keys to unlocking breakthrough success. He works with firms in over 30 different verticals in 13 different countries to market, message, and scale massive growth efforts across the enterprise. The secrets he’s learned and that he’ll share have increased response rates by 520x and generated 900% revenue growth—and will help you drive the success you’ve been yearning for.

Dan Spicer Hootsuite

Dan will present an overview of the social landscape - showing how social media has evolved over the past few years.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

How To Stop Wasting And Start Making Money On Your Marketing, Right Now… Guaranteed

The Rise Of The Humans: How To Outsmart The Digital Deluge

Kimberly Davies Saraparilla Marketing

Don’t waste another penny on the wrong marketing again!

Kimberly Davis, owner of Sarsaparilla Marketing, shares her top tips on how to attract all the clients, money and time you want by protecting you from the marketing Cowboys known as The Flash, Fluff, and Fakers™. Apply these simple strategies to your company today and watch your business grow.

13.15 - 13.45

Grant Leboff Sticky Marketing Club Limited

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David Coplin Microsoft

In this session we will explore how the rapidly rising volume of information is affecting all aspects of our lives as individuals, as consumers and customers, as workers, and in business.

We’ll look at the problems we face, and the mistakes and assumptions we make and how we should be using technology to reimagine how we live, work and do business.

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With the creation of the World Wide Web, and the subsequent development of digital and mobile technology, we are now living through a communication revolution. We are a generation witnessing some of the biggest changes in society since the Industrial Revolution.Companies have to react or they are at risk of being left behind.This session will provide the latest cutting edge thinking around Marketing and how to win customers in a digital age.

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How To Win Customers In A Digital Age

KEYNOTE HALL 2 WEDNESDAY

KEYNOTE HALL 2 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Raise £1 Million For Your Startup With No Prior Experience

Why Apprenticeship Policy Is More Important To The Economy Than Immigration

Daniel Murray Grabble

Learn how to take the plunge from a normal job and dive straight into the unknown, with no relevant experience, and armed only with a sense of adventure and determination to do something different with your life.

14.45 - 15.15

Innovation And The Power Of Cloud

Stand Out And Be Purchased

Rachelle Headland Saatchi & Saatchi X

The creative economy represents the fastest growing sectors in the UK and the speed of innovation continues to accelerate. Powerful software, combined with the availability of almost limitless computer and storage, will continue to change our lives and the way in which businesses consume technology. Embracing change to create competitive advantage is key to success yet many businesses struggle to evolve or simply ignore the inevitable. Innovate and collaborate to win.

Marketing is second only to finance as a crucial driver to the success of young businesses, so it’s crucial that you take advantage of the support available and be aware of best practices in marketing. In this essential seminar for any start-up, Rachelle will share some of the fundamentals in ensuring a new product or service is appealing and is also easy to find and buy.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Launch YOUR Small Business Into The “Big 4”

Multi-Award Winning & Guinness World Record Breaking Business Owner

Julianne Ponan Creative Nature

Ria Meera Munshi Ri Ri’s Dance Academy

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 of any aspiring entrepreneur. 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’!

“Time management is the key to life and success” Ria Meera Munshi, owner of Multi-Award Winning Ri Ri’s Dance Academy, will passionately be discussing how her creative talents, without any Business qualifications, have resulted in multiple Television appearances, a Guinness World Record and becoming one of the Top 100 Salford University Graduates of all time. Learn how your personality can bring you some of the biggest achievements in the world!

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Priceless Advice On Bootstrapping Your Startup

Overcoming Adversity

Alastair Cameron Startacus

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Charlie will explain why our national obsession with immigration is a waste of energy. Why, as amoral entities businesses will employ the best skilled people they can get.

Leading the conclusion that it makes political macro-economic sense to train apprentices rather than import talent. And why in a modern world government policy is necessary to make this happen.

11.45 - 12.15 Piers Linney Outsourcery

In this seminar, Alastair Cameron, co-founder of Startacus will cover the basic tips on getting your startup off the ground when finances are somewhat lacking. He will share his personal experiences and insight on starting a business and building a brand and give tips on remaining in full control of your idea and most importantly not getting into debt!

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Charlie Mullins, OBE Pimlico Plumbers Ltd

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Mark Ormond Mark Ormrod Ltd

On Christmas Eve 2007, six years after beginning his Royal Marines career, Mark stepped on a buried landmine which left him with a double amputation of his legs and amputation of the right arm above the elbow. Mark’s recuperation saw him travel to America where he found a new world of support and motivation which enabled him to regain a higher level of independence. It was during this time he wrote the award winning ‘Man Down’, which covers his life before, during, and after losing three limbs. Come see Mark’s inspirational talk on his life at The Business Show.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Make Money Online

How Technology Has Disrupted Sales & Marketing

Do you want a business you’ll love that makes money from day one? Already in business but think you should be making more money than you are? Want to know the how to create an online platform and grow your list with zero marketing budget? Then join Shaa whilst she teaches you how to make money online!

Warren Knight Think #Digital First

In this thought provoking seminar, Warren will be sharing with you how every business, entrepreneur, sales and marketing manager can use technology to help their business grow.

Warren will share how building brand awareness, marketing to your niche target audience, decreasing the length of time in the sales cycle and building customer retention by using the latest technology is crucial for moving your business forward.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Thinking Outside The Box - Make Your Business Unique

That’ll Never Work!

Julien Callede made.com

Julien will discuss the Made.com business model and give insights about growth, how to manage it, overcome challenges and alter your business model to increase profitability. This will be followed by a Q and A session.

Brad Burton 4Networking

“4Networking will never work, networking is a closed shop.” 5,000 networking events per year later. Brad’s MD. “You can’t call a book Get Off Your Arse!” Highest 5 star rated #1 sales & marketing business book on Amazon.

Brad’s the author. “No one will take you seriously as a speaker wearing jeans & Tshirt.” Clients inc JCB. Xero. Bentley. Sage.

MRI international. Brad started with no qualifications, no savings, and no investment.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Leveraging Data To Drive Growth

Starting And Growing A Food Business – The Bighams’ Story

Rytis Vitkauskas YPlan

It’s never too early to start analysing your user data. Rytis Vitkauskas, CEO and Co-Founder of YPlan, explains how analysing customer behaviour and using those insights to define a product map helps ensure widespread adoption and growth. Giving examples from YPlan’s own use of data for everything from PR and CRM to app development and fundraising, Rytis will discuss the importance of investing early in robust analytics.

13.15 - 13.45 Alex Hoye Faction Skis

Retail Re-Invented: Consumer Dream, Retailer Challenge, Brand And Content Opportunity Powerful tools have revolutionised the consumer’s role consumer in retail. Interactive discovery, web analytics, online price comparison, infinite warehouses, instant delivery, detailed consumer reviews, expert real-time support, customisation, flash sales, global logistics, short product cycles.

Retailers retain strengths – location, expertise, taste-makers, trust.

Charlie Bigham Bighams

Charlie will take you on his journey from cooking dishes in his kitchen to supplying his tasty up market ready meals to the likes of Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. He will discuss the challenges he faced along the way and how he has used his cooking skills partnered with his entrepreneurial ability to build a multi-million pound food brand.

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Shaa Wasmund Smarta

KEYNOTE HALL 2 THURSDAY

KEYNOTE HALL 2 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 3 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 3 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The Rise Of The Independent Professional

Five Essential Tips For Building Your First Business Website

Chris Bryce IPSE- The association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed

Simon Woods Web.com

This session will look at how independent professionals are helping to boost the UK’s economy and the benefits they bring to businesses. Freelancers are recognised as delivering innovation and creating jobs for the businesses in which they work – we will look at the specific features that make freelancers work for businesses.

Established in 1997, Web.com has over 3 million SME customers worldwide which makes Web.com Group one of the world’s largest providers of websites, social media, domain registration and online marketing services for Small Businesses. With a wealth of experience in helping small businesses compete and succeed online this session will share key practical and actionable advice that you can use to help you get the most from your web presence.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

“Domain Not Available” - The End Of Business?

Is Network Marketing A Valid Business Strategy?

Daniel Eisenhut EuroDNS SA

The perfect name for your business is already taken? Take a deep breath and lean back, it is not over yet. No matter if you start a new business or plan to expand your existing business, the right domain name will represent an important part of your success. We see that consumers around the world have a different preference on the extension of the website they spend their money with.

This seminar defines marketing, examines its credibility, and its viability as part of an overall business and finincial strategy.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Getting A Loan - Without The Bank

An Introduction To The Registration And Enforcement Of Trade Marks

Keith Miller ACIB GLE Group

A review of alternative sources of finance to support business growth and start up’s. Will also provide an overview of what a lender is looking for and how to improve your chance of raising finance.

Ariana Kumar Marks & Clerk LLP

This seminar will cover the important issues to be considered by new businesses regarding the protection and enforcement of their valuable brands. In particular, pre-filing considerations, the UK trade mark application process and the options available to brand owners to enforce their rights against third parties in the UK will be addressed.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

How To Double Your Business In 6 Months

Speech Recognition Now And The Future

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School LLP

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Ann Fisher Morinda UK Ltd

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.

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Terry Elwell Loasys International

Speech Recognition has come a long way over the past 25 years but many people still do not believe that this technology can work for them. In these days of voice enabled telephone banking, voice responding smartphones and even vehicles this is a business tool to be embraced.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Be A Successful Freelancer

Understand The Numbers And Get More From Email Marketing

Darren Fell Crunch Accounting

As the self-employed sector booms, more and more people are choosing to ditch the 9-5 and go it alone. ‘How To Be A Successful Freelancer’ will cover all the most important bases from social media and digital marketing to invoice terms and accounting. This talk is designed to provide you with a bag of tricks that you can turn into a successful business.

Philip Bryan Sentori Email Marketing

When you send out email marketing messages using an on-line service provider you get information about message performance. Philip will explain how to make your email marketing more effective by understanding this information, and using to help you sell more products and services. He’ll explain some of the tricks of the trade on how to use what you can learn about your contacts to make future campaigns more effective.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Learn Multi Millionaire Trader’s Exact Strategies, Trading As A New Income Stream

Business Benefits Of Using - The Cloud

Darren Winters Win Investing LLP

Nicholas Beale Hyve Managed Hosting

Learn From A Multi-Millionaire Trader Proven Strategies, That Require Just A Few Hours A Week! Revealed: top secret strategies, 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.

What is the Cloud? How can your business use it to your advantage over your competitors and keep your data secure? Nicholas will dispel the myths, cut out the jargon and discuss the benefits to Cloud Computing. He’s here to discuss what services The Cloud can provide to your business and explain how your business can utilise the very latest in Cloud Technologies. A must for anyone seeking to not only find out more about The Cloud but also how to cut costs but keep your business and customer data secure.

12.30 - 13.00

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Dr Itai Ivtzan University Of East London

Soft Is Hard: Building Resilience With Mindfulness Meditation At Work Stress remains a common factor in modern work life, and resilience building strategies have been shown to support and enhance natural human adaptability in overcoming workplace stress. This seminar examines the resilience and well-being building efficacy of mindfulness meditation. The seminar will offer tools to increases employees psychological resilience with the practice of mindfulness meditation. Research show that such practice is an effective strategy for building resilience and improving employee adaptability to stress at work.

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SEMINAR HALL 3 THURSDAY

13.15 - 13.45

Carrie Eddins The Blondepreneur

Come away with easy-to-use ideas to increase sales and growth in your business through improved connection (or ROC). Whilst ROI is vital, without your ROC, it’s like tea without the cake.

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Investing In Your ROC = Return On Connection(TM)

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SEMINAR HALL 4 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Vistaprint: Start-up Stories Vistaprint

Start-Up Stories: Inspiration From Small Business Owners

Dwain Reid

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

Vistaprint will be hosting interviews, followed by question and answer sessions, with a number of small business owners - real people who have started and are running successful businesses. We’ll explore what inspired them to start-up, how they promote and grow their businesses.

“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.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Effectively Harness The Power Of Email To Increase Your Sales

Going From Entrepreneur To Ultrapreneur – How To Unlimit Your Potential

Kate Barrett Shine A Light Media

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.

Julian hall Ultra Academy

Why do the majority of entrepreneurs fail? Is entrepreneurship flawed? What’s the difference between an Entrepreneur and an Ultrapreneur? Julian ‘The Ultrapreneur’ Hall explains how entrepreneurs can become more successful, why some entrepreneurs’ fail and others go into to continued success. Find out how to truly Unlimit your Potential at the UltraAcademy.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

How To Trade The Financial Markets Successfully

How Technology Has Disrupted Sales & Marketing

Nirav Shah Platinum Investments Associates Ltd

Warren Knight Think #Digital First

Nirav will talk about how to trade the foreign exchange markets using the Platinum Trading System to become financially free, from the comfort of your own home. He will explain how the big banks and hedge funds trade. It will open people’s eyes to generate a consistent income from trading the financial markets. He will show people how they can become professional traders whilst working.

In this thought provoking seminar, Warren will be sharing with you how every business, entrepreneur, sales and marketing manager can use technology to help their business grow.

Warren will share how building brand awareness, marketing to your niche target audience, decreasing the length of time in the sales cycle and building customer retention by using the latest technology is crucial for moving your business forward.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Dirk van Dijl CrowdAhead

Valuing Your Company For Crowdfunding

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

14.00 - 14.30

Valuing your company for crowdfunding is a complicated matter for which there is no magic formula.

Get it wrong and you may not raise the money you need or you may block yourself from second or even third rounds. In this seminar Dirk will share experiences and express his own opinions.

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Kevin Jackson ibd Business Advice Group Ltd

Becoming A Consultant

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 part-time roles is right for you and importantly where the work would come from and how to fund this new career.

11.00 - 11.30

Jez Booker The Internet Works in association with .uk and nominet

Top Tips For Effective Search Engine Marketing In 2015

An overview of 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 and landing page testing, using analytics to measure effectiveness and an overview of the marketing implications.

14.00 - 14.30

Svietlana Lavrentidi Entrepreneurial Women’s Network

Build It and They Will Come

During this presentation Svietlana will share her story of going from a nervous breakdown and living in fear, to creating the largest female meetup in Europe in as little as 6 months and becoming the go-to person in her industry.You will learn why it is important to build your own community, what are the benefits and what is the Key to Success. Svietlana will share some tips that helped her during this journey and share what tools you can use to create a successful network

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Going From Entrepreneur To Ultrapreneur – How To Unlimit Your Potential

Valuing Your Company For Crowdfunding

Julian hall Ultra Academy

Why do the majority of entrepreneurs fail? Is entrepreneurship flawed? What’s the difference between an Entrepreneur and an Ultrapreneur? Julian ‘The Ultrapreneur’ Hall explains how entrepreneurs can become more successful, why some entrepreneurs’ fail and others go into to continued success. Find out how to truly Unlimit your Potential at the UltraAcademy.

12.30 - 13.00

Vistaprint: Start-up Stories Vistaprint

SEMINAR HALL 4 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 4 THURSDAY

Dirk van Dijl CrowdAhead

Valuing your company for crowdfunding is a complicated matter for which there is no magic formula.

Get it wrong and you may not raise the money you need or you may block yourself from second or even third rounds. In this seminar Dirk will share experiences and express his own opinions.

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Start-Up Stories: Inspiration From Small Business Owners Vistaprint will be hosting interviews, followed by question and answer sessions, with a number of small business owners - real people who have started and are running successful businesses. We’ll explore what inspired them to start-up, how they promote and grow their businesses.

13.15 - 13.45

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School LLP

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.

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How To Double Your Business In 6 Months

SEMINAR HALL 5 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 5 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

How to Successfully Franchise Your Business

Paul Hughes Companies House

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.

Based on the presenting Company’s 33 years of experience they will outline how a Company can prepare themselves for expansion by Franchising. A brief walk through of the three main stages will provide a valuable insight for owners of a successful business that are considering expansion by Franchising.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Every Business Owns Intellectual Property. What Do You Own?

Getting It Right From The Start: Setting Up Your Business Properly.

Christopher Smith Intellectual Property Office

Setting up a new company is exciting and all-involving, 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.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

The Secret To Growth – Figures Are Your Friends!

Learn Multi Millionaire Trader’s Exact Strategies, Trading As A New Income Stream

It is absolutely vital that you understand your figures.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of business owners ignore this fact through ignorance or indifference because it seems that accounting is just about compliance and paying taxes. It isn’t!!

This workshop will show you by understanding your figures and putting a few simple financial procedures in place you can transform the way you do business and gain the power to grow!

Darren Winters Win Investing LLP

Learn From A Multi-Millionaire Trader Proven Strategies, That Require Just A Few Hours A Week! Revealed: top secret strategies, 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.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Paul Hughes Companies House

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Patrick Herrlinger Advanced Payment Solutions Ltd

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.

Matt Perkins FreeAgent

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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Nick Williams Franchise Development Services Ltd

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Paul Hughes Companies House

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.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Paul Hughes Companies House

Paul Hughes Companies House

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.

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

14.45 - 15.15

Every Business Owns Intellectual Property. What Do You Own?

Becoming A Consultant

Christopher Smith Intellectual Property Office

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.

Kevin Jackson ibd Business Advice Group Ltd

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 part-time roles is right for you and importantly where the work would come from and how to fund this new career.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Paul Hughes Companies House

Paul Hughes Companies House

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.

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.

13.15 - 13.45

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Matt Perkins FreeAgent

SEMINAR HALL 5 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 5 THURSDAY

It is absolutely vital that you understand your figures.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of business owners ignore this fact through ignorance or indifference because it seems that accounting is just about compliance and paying taxes. It isn’t!!

This workshop will show you by understanding your figures and putting a few simple financial procedures in place you can transform the way you do business and gain the power to grow!

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The Secret To Growth – Figures Are Your Friends!

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

SEMINAR HALL 16 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 16 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The Deal Connections Index. Where 60 Deals Are Added Every Week

Printing – Not Just An Ink On Paper

Jonny Hick Deal Connections Ltd

“Deal Connections has one simple aim. To enable MBI candidates, acquisitive companies and buy-side advisors to monitor UK businesses for sale and put them in touch with interested parties and vendor advisors. Investor Relations, Jonny Hick shares the Deal Connections Index - the perfect go-to–web tool for any serious investor seeking the perfect investment opportunity in the UK”

Printing is all about effective communication. It helps you to engage with your customers and establish your brand

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Make The Internet Work For You And Your Business

Preparing your business for sale.

Mili Ponce & Paul O’mahony SMF Group

We provide companies and individuals with the tools & training they need to make the most of the internet. Selling your products and services online should never be considered a waste, and by following the expert advice of Mili Ponce and Paul O’Mahony many businesses have already seen the many benefits of a strong online strategy

Neil Ackroyd Opus Mergers and Acquisitions

Should you sell your business, what are the good reasons for doing so? You can you attract the best price without risking your future by putting your business on a website or emailing your competitors, this seminar will tell you how. SME businesses deserve a premium service at the end of the journey, this is the principle that underpins everything in this seminar. Neil Ackroyd, partner at Opus Mergers & Acquisitions, will talk about the simple truths of selling a business and how to get it right with little or no risk to your business.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Start Or Grow Your Business With Video-On-Demand

How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2016 and Beyond

Vanya Atanasova Eventase LLC

James Nichholson Tempo Web SEO Desk

What is video-on-demand and how can it remove complex barriers to entry in business and growth? Excessive financial costs, the complexity of distribution, additional administrative burden, and unknown risk – are any of those factors hindering you from starting or growing your business? If yes, then come and hear Vanya as she explains how technology and consumer trends are working in your favour

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.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Putting A Rocket Up It: What It Takes To Double Your Business In 12 Months

Brand Clairty

Nigel Botterill The Entrepreneurs Circle

Nigel will be sharing how he managed to double his already successful business in under 12 months; including what a meeting with Sir Richard Branson had to do with it, and the practical steps that you’ll need to take if you want to do it with your business.

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Sarita Menon Inndus

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THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

Danielle McDonald The Clarity Architect.

If you want to discover who to serve, how to build your brand authority, create your brand message and more this talk is for you. When you have clarity on who you are, what you have to offer and who you serve. Everything else flows. Danielle, The Clarity Architect will take you through five stages to gaining brand clarity so you can focus on attracting your ideal clients.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Does Your Insurance Protect Your Business?

Why Is Telecoms Crucial For Business Continuity?

Steven English SEIB Insurance Brokers

Darren Leipnik True Telecom

Many small and large companies do not fully understand their insurance policies or the importance of insuring your business.

Steven will be talking about why it is important and giving an understanding of what is specifically covered under various policies.

Business continuity is about taking responsibility for your business and enabling it to stay on course, regardless of any unforeseen circumstances. From disaster recovering, to fire and theft; every business needs a ‘back up’ plan and Telecoms plays a huge part in a company’s infrastructure.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Someone To Go Lion Hunting With...

The Levels: Can Your Business Step Up To The Growth Challenge?

Patrick Cull Investors in People South of England (Grant Thornton UK)

Hugo Heij Fluid Business Coaching

Leadership & Employee Engagement with a special focus on Outperformance and what it means for growing businesses and what it means for businesses who wish to grow

Are you and your business ready for growth? Join International Business Coach Hugo Heij as he shows you how you can take your business to the next level with the proven, effective business growth strategy used by successful business owners across the world.

12.30 - 13.00

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Stuart Hall Ten Alps Publishing

Maximising The Media For Your Business How can you use the media to maximise your business performance? A series of top tips to help business owners maximise the opportunities available to them across all media types. Local press, trade magazine, websites and events.

Learn how to approach editors, the role of PR and marketing companies, and raising your business profile.

SEMINAR HALL 16 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 16 THURSDAY

13.15 - 13.45

Annabel Jones HR Director UK, ADP

In the next generation workplace, the health of a business will increasingly be affected by how well companies adopt environments and technologies that will help people to perform at their best. Learn how you can incorporate these changes to your company and deliver increased productivity, efficiency and meaningful cost savings.

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The Workplace Of The Future – The Only Certainty Is Change!!

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

SEMINAR HALL 17 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 17 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Cost And Time Saving Solutions For Client Communications

“The Cloud” Distilled – a Clear View For SME’s

Jon Marsh CFH Docmail.

How do you communicate with your clients? 57% of clients say receiving a letter rather than an email makes them feel more valued. 63% say they are likely to take a letter more seriously than an email. 55% say it gives them a better impression of your company. Is there a more cost effective way of communicating with your clients? Stats - Royal Mail, The Private Life of Mail Study 2015

Public, Private, Hybrid Cloud and a multitude of four-letter words surround Cloud Computing. It’s been with us for longer than you think and this seminar looks at how you can use it to drive your business forward. Growth, improved customer service and flexibility without large capital expenditure. Our session features real-life business examples and a jargon free guide – a must for you and those with skyward ambition!

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Someone to go Lion Hunting with...

The Evolution Of The Recruitment Industry

Patrick Cull Investors in People South of England (Grant Thornton UK)

Mark Goldberg Talentspa.co.uk

Leadership & Employee Engagement with a special focus on Outperformance and what it means for growing businesses and what it means for businesses who wish to grow

Mark Goldberg talks about how he entered the industry in 1984, how the ever changing technology has influenced the market dynamics, the introduction of new sales and marketing philosophies and more recently how the shift to in-house recruitment is effecting the industry

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Dwain Reid

Get The Most Out Of Networking At The Business Show And Beyond “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.

Jonathan Bannister Make Happy Limited

How To Map, Change Or Innovate Your Business Model Using the Business Model Canvas (BMC), you will learn how to map your organisation’s current business model and rapidly prototype innovations to this model. You will leave with a one-page map of your BMC having clearly understood how to develop strategies for innovating your business model and planning effective sales and marketing strategies, including how to integrate social media. Ultimately, keeping the business relevant in the eyes of your consumers.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

The Adventures Of An Entrepreneur’s Lawyer!

The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Business Might Fail And How To Avoid Them.

Kaizad Cassad Cassady Solicitors

A delightful insight into the role a lawyer plays in empowering every entrepreneurs life!

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Darrin Salt SCA Group

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

Ted Wigzell Your Business Community

So many businesses fail in their early stages and this is often for the same or similar reasons. Don’t let your business be one of them.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Forums, Review Sites and Social Media – Managing & Challenging

Connectivity Matters: Claiming £3,000 Grant Towards Your Internet Connection

Caroline Skipsey Igniyte

Darren Shenkin Hyperoptic Lts

Online conversations on forums, review sites and social platforms are growing daily and there is much confusion within companies in terms of what can be done to control this content and where it ranks in the search results. The seminar gives you an overview of the three key tools all companies need today to manage online conversations. Legal options.

The Use of Online content and PR. Effective Review/Forum Management.

Connectivity in today’s world is the next utility. Fast, reliable broadband helps businesses to drive efficiencies in productivity and reduce costs by moving more services online. In this seminar, Darren will explore the 3 main barriers for businesses getting superfast connections; connection charges, ongoing price, and slow upload speeds. He will then explore ways to break through these to help your business thrive.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Battle Of Good And Bad Online Marketing, What Works

Grow Your Trade Safely Avoiding Bad Debts

Gary Strong Strong SEO

Iain Maitland UK Credit Insurance Specialist Ltd

Summary of what Strong SEO performs for our clients to help businesses triple profits from recent tips in the battle for online marketing

Against a backdrop of conflict and political change, trading in the UK and overseas profitably has become particularly challenging. Iain will be discussing how to insure your business against bad debt to help you grow your business safely and securely.

12.30 - 13.00

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Simon Woods Web.com

Five Essential Tips For Building Your First Business Website Established in 1997, Web.com has over 3 million SME customers worldwide which makes Web.com Group one of the world’s largest providers of websites, social media, domain registration and online marketing services for Small Businesses. With a wealth of experience in helping small businesses compete and succeed online this session will share key practical and actionable advice that you can use to help you get the most from your web presence.

SEMINAR HALL 17 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 17 THURSDAY

13.15 - 13.45

Darren Hill Hazlems Fenton LLP

A presentation giving ideas of tax efficiencies for all types of businesses. This will include the differences in taxation terms between various trading entities, year-end planning, pension arrangements and other key subjects.

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Effective Tax Planning

SEMINAR HALL 18 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 18 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Seven Secrets To Selling Online Successfully

Insight Into Mobile Based Marketing – Beacon Technologies

Aaron O’Dowling-Keane eSeller

The UK retail market was worth £104 billion last year with 1 in 4 Brits shopping online at least once a week. As both figures are consistently growing, ecommerce is an industry you can’t ignore. From setting up your website, finding customers, making sales and finding ecommerce outlets to suit you – in this smart seminar Aaron O’Dowling-Keane will walk you through the seven secrets of how to sell online successfully.

Window Store is often forgotten as a medium to market, yet it represents the largest computer based audience in the world today, organization should not take its potential impact lightly or dismiss it reach. The Windows App Factory team will highlight the advantages of apps for PC’s and tablets along with Windows Mobile. Insight into mobile proximity based marketing (beacon) technologies spanning a range of mobile platform will also be covered

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Xperia In Business

How To Recruit Effectively For Your Business

Steve Heath Sony Mobile

Keeley Herd eRecruitSmart

Introduction to Xperia in Business

Enter into the world of recruitment, listen to tips and advice from experts within the industry who will explain your options and advise you on everything you need to know in order to successfully recruit your ideal employee. We will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need in order to recruit easily and effectively. Learn to love recruiting, in a way that suits you.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

How to Leverage Digital Marketing To Grow your Business

Capture And Monetise The Biggest Hidden Asset In Your Business

Lisa Bean IX7

If you own a business and can take on more customers without increasing fixed costs then you have spare capacity .

It can cost you thousands of pounds each year in lost revenue and can be the tipping point between making a profit and going BUST ! Get practical tips you can take away about how to capture and monetise this hidden asset from someone who has helped sole traders to Microsoft

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Martin Tiplady OBE Chameleon People Solutions Ltd/ Enlighten Training & Consultancy Ltd

The session will explore how quality HR and Training can impact positively on profitability and organisational success.

The seminar will look at how – when well provided – they add value to organisations and provide a positive return on investment, as well as minimising risk. The seminar will draw on a number of relevant case studies

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John Attridge C.T.B BBXUK

This informative workshop is designed to show Managing Directors of growing SME businesses (up to £10m) how to leverage digital marketing to drive profitable revenue growth. This workshop is perfect for Managing Directors of fast growing businesses who want to understand how digital marketing works, and how to increase sales using key digital marketing strategies following our tried and tested seven step methodology

Value Of Quality Hr And Training On The Bottom Line * Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Agris Belte Windows Apps Factory

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

Svietlana Lavrentidi Entrepreneurial Women Network

Build It and They Will Come

During this presentation Svietlana will share her story of going from a nervous breakdown and living in fear, to creating the largest female meetup in Europe in as little as 6 months and becoming the go-to person in her industry. You will learn why it is important to build your own community, what are the benefits and what is the Key to Success. Svietlana will share some tips that helped her during this journey and share what tools you can use to create a successful

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Am I Paying The Right Amount Of Tax?

The Evolution Of The Recruitment Industry

Steve Knowles Knowles Warwick

Nobody likes paying too much tax, but paying too little could be much worse if the Revenue comes knocking.

Steve will help you to make sure that your business is paying the correct amount, and is not at risk of investigation by HMRC. He’ll also be sharing his top tips for dealing with the Revenue in the event of a query.

Mark Goldberg Talentspa.co.uk

Mark Goldberg talks about how he entered the industry in 1984, how the ever changing technology has influenced the market dynamics, the introduction of new sales and marketing philosophies and more recently how the shift to in-house recruitment is effecting the industry

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

How To Leverage Digital Marketing To Grow Your Business

Branding On A Budget – Get Your Business Brand Off The Ground For £500 Or Less

Lisa Bean IX7

This informative workshop is designed to show Managing Directors of growing SME businesses (up to £10m) how to leverage digital marketing to drive profitable revenue growth. This workshop is perfect for Managing Directors of fast growing businesses who want to understand how digital marketing works, and how to increase sales using key digital marketing strategies following our tried and tested seven step methodology

Niall O’Loughlin 99designs

Branding expert Niall O’Loughlin from 99deisgns talks us through the importance of small business branding & how to get your brand off the ground without breaking the bank.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Pitching To A Lender – What They Want To Know

Managing Change

Philip Knight Asset Advantage Ltd

A no holds barred run through of what finance companies and banks want to see from borrowers when they are pitching their lending proposals to them. What is and isn’t important to them and why much of what you wrote in your last business plan probably missed the point.

13.15 - 13.45

John Haigh Ascent Business Support Limited

Hilary Steel Business Power Hub

During this interactive presentation we explore how ‘change’ actually becomes the friend of anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. Change is a ‘state’ that when effectively managed, can have a dramatic impact on your professional performance levels.

SEMINAR HALL 18 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 18 THURSDAY

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Engage the right prospects, Sell smarter and retain more customers. Zoho Crm helps you across your customer lifecycle, so your business can be truly customer centric

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CRM plus

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

SEMINAR HALL 19 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 19 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Am I Paying The Right Amount Of Tax?

Investing In Your ROC = Return On Connection™

Steve Knowles Knowles Warwick

Nobody likes paying too much tax, but paying too little could be much worse if the Revenue comes knocking. Steve will help you to make sure that your business is paying the correct amount, and is not at risk of investigation by HMRC. He’ll also be sharing his top tips for dealing with the Revenue in the event of a query.!

Come away with easy-to-use ideas to increase sales and growth in your business through improved connection (or ROC). Whilst ROI is vital, without your ROC, it’s like tea without the cake.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Growing Business In Uncertain Times And Managing Risk

A Dive Into LinkedIn & The Art Of Social Selling

Vijay Shah Jureva solutions Ltd

Jon Davey E-Goi

In uncertain times, there are many challenges involved in running a business. It is tempting to batten down the hatches and plan for survival. However it is important in a competitive environment that growth is pursued and maintained. The Seminar will deal with the challenges of growth, identification of risks and various methods of managing the risk. The seminar will be followed by a Q and A session.

Social selling isn’t a gimmick, it’s become a crucial way for successful Businesses to communicate with their prospects.

Social selling is a technique that leverages social media to get and maintain an all round picture of the clients and their influencers on an ongoing basis. For any B2B business LinkedIn can be a big part of the strategy and and a great way to listen to what is going on

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

How To Increase Online Visitors & Sales

How To Remove Or Push Down Negative Websites In Google

Alex Moss FireCask

This session will cover how you can improve your site to attract more visitors using a combination of content and social structured data, as well as increasing your conversion rate by improving the user’s experience.

Keith Griggs Reputation Management Experts

Is there a negative webpage about you near the top of Google? Maybe it is a forum post, blog post, news item or a negative review. This could be costing you massive amounts of money. If so, then it can be pushed down Google to page two or lower where it will hardly ever be seen. This talk will reveal our seven step system how to deal with this.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Growing (Without Growing Pains)

Marketing Automation Made Easy To Startups & SMBs!

Hayley Conick Elance-oDesk Inc

Growing and scaling a business quickly is no mean feat. Of 5.2m businesses in the UK, only 30,000 are high-growth, expanding 20% yoy. What separates these businesses from the rest? There is a new business structure emerging. It supports and facilitates high-growth in scalable, manageable ways. At this session, you’ll discover what it is and how you can use it to join the ranks of the uber-growth businesses

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Carrie Eddins The Blondepreneur

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Tiago Oliveira E-Goi

E-GOI empowers you with the ability to launch integrated e-mail, SMS, MMS and voice messaging campaigns from a single on-line interface and monitor any campaign in real time for all broadcast channels, gauging and honing its progress over time. All of this made easy to Startups & SMBs!

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The 3 Keys To Earning £100K A Year

Bring It On: Meeting Your Pension Duties With Minimum Fuss

Ian Christelow ActionCOACH

AC UK co-founder, Ian Christelow, explains how helping others can be the fastest way to make a million & outlines the guaranteed high-return investment models operated by AC UK Franchise Partners to maximise profitability.

Ranila Ravi-Burslem NEST Corporation

There’s no getting away from it. If you employ at least one person you’ll have to provide a workplace pension scheme for your workers. And you’ll need to do it soon. NEST aims to make auto enrolment simple, straightforward and the right fit for your business. Hear about the experiences of small employers using NEST and find out what you’ll need to do, and when, to get ready in time

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Starting A Successful Start Up Company

The Best Way To Approach Seo In 2015 And Beyond For More Leads

Abdulkareem Alawiye Hoobar

Abdul kareem would be looking into presenting a good business plan , raising funds, what does your product do, the potential market , understanding intellectual property and negotiating with potential partners

Qamar Rehman Q-Online

With dynamic nature of organic search and regular algorithm updates from Google, SEO marketing has completely changed over the last few years. In this session we will share the best practices, tools and process you need to adopt to approach SEO in 2015 to maximise the leads from your website.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

How Small Businesses Can Build A Lasting Professional Image

How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2016 And Beyond

Simon Burckhardt Vonage

Simon will discuss the importance of presenting and maintaining a professional image for a small businesses and how today’s technology solutions can help much more than you think. He provides a range of tips and ideas to get you started and help maintain your image as you grow.

13.15 - 13.45 Jamie Ward Gamma

James Nicholson Tempo Web SEO Desk

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.

SEMINAR HALL 19 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 19 THURSDAY

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Think you’re ready for anything when it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery? Virtualised servers, CRM in the cloud, Microsoft 365, you’re untouchable! Or are you?

Most consumers list the phone as one of their preferred methods of communication. It takes at least 4 working hours to divert calls on ISDN and that’s if you’re paying for level 4 cover. Is there a better way? Find out in this informative talk.

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Why Overlooking Voice In Your Dr Strategy Is Limiting Your Business Growth

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

SEMINAR HALL 20 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 20 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

How Graduate Interns Can Transform Your Business

IP Essentials For Start-Ups And SMEs

Chris Rea Graduate Talent Pool

Graduate internships are a fast-growing recruitment solution that provide SMEs with access to top-quality talent in a structured and cost-effective context. Graduate Talent Pool is the UK’s leading graduate internship jobs board and in this session we will share our insights into effective graduate internship recruitment, examine the legal issues surrounding paid and unpaid internships and share tips on how to run a successful intern recruitment campaign.

Whether a fledgling start up or established SME, intellectual property is one of your core assets. Are you using innovation to secure growth? Are you fully aware of the numerous schemes available to support your growing business? Leading IP specialists from D Young & Co give a snapshot of what’s on offer and the IP rights essential for the best protection for your invention, technology or brand. Don’t miss out!

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Discover Social Media Strategies And Tools Used By The Experts

Expand Your Business Through Global Marketplaces

Gary Hickman Open Space Advertising

Kit Chong Alibaba.com.

Do you wonder how the experts find time to fill their timelines with quality articles and wish you knew the secrets they use to send targeted traffic to websites and landing pages? In this seminar I will reveal some of the strategies and tools they using right now. You will also get access to free reports that you can use to take your social media campaigns to the next level.

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.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Tough Presentations - How To Wow! Your Audience, Every Time.

How To Deal With Auto-Enrolment Without Getting Fined

Gavin Ingham Gavin Ingham Ltd

Brian Gabriel Aviva Life Service UK

In today`s robotic, corporate culture far too many presentations are pre-canned, pre-packaged, point-and-click affairs. Yawn! No-one wants them, no-one is interested in them but everyone is stuck on the hamster wheel. In `Tough Presentations` Gavin will show you and your teams how to leap off the wheel and WOW! your `prospects`, whether external customers or internal stakeholders.

Under new auto-enrolment legislation, every employer in the UK needs to offer their workforce a pension. Great for employees – but it can be a real hassle for business owners.

This session, run by leading workplace pension provider Aviva, will cover: the rules of auto-enrolment; experiences of businesses so far; handy hints on how to make it a success… and importantly, how to avoid getting fined for not complying!

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Effective tax planning

Business Networking For Dummies

Jonathan Barron Hazlems Fenton LLP

A presentation giving ideas of tax efficiencies for all types of businesses. This will include the differences in taxation terms between various trading entities, year-end planning, pension arrangements and other key subjects.

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Nicholas Malden D Young & Co LLP

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THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

Stef Thomas 4Networking

Ever wondered how to really make networking work for you? From desperation Stefan HAD to make networking work and, in this 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.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The Psychology Of Business

Do it Yourself - On-line Learning

Jan de Jonge People Business Psychology

Tony Abbott Mylearnadfriend Ltd

‘Business is about people’, we often hear. What does that mean in practical terms? How can we apply it? In this whirlwind seminar, Business Psychologist Jan de Jonge will share valuable and fascinating insights from business psychology, blended with his rich experience working with FTSE100 managers across UK and Europe, ready for you to apply in your own business.

Looking at the benefits of having your own customised on-line learning portal and developing your own tailor made courses.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Expand Your Business Through Global Marketplaces

IP Essentials For Start-Ups And SMEs

Kit Chong Alibaba.com.

Matthew Dick D Young & Co LLP

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.

Whether a fledgling start up or established SME, intellectual property is one of your core assets. Are you using innovation to secure growth? Are you fully aware of the numerous schemes available to support your growing business? Leading IP specialists from D Young & Co give a snapshot of what’s on offer and the IP rights essential for the best protection for your invention, technology or brand. Don’t miss out!

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Devils In The Detail – Maximising Your Business’ Online Profile

Using All The Digital Channels To Your Business Benefit

John Morris, Chief Operating Officer UK2

Alan Acton Aress Software

John Morris, Chief Operating Officer at UK2 Group, a leader in web hosting and internet services, will take you through some practical tips for maximising your online presence. He will share common pitfalls to avoid and also how making some small changes to your business’ online presence can deliver tangible results. The session will be of value to companies already online as well as those about to take the leap.

Digital channels now encompass mobile technologies, social media, smart TVs and web presence. You should consider how you can use these to technologies to benefit your customers and therefore your business. You can’t ignore them, that’s for sure. Alan will talk about how to approach this and what is appropriate for different kinds of businesses. He will illustrate his thoughts with some case studies

13.15 - 13.45

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Terry Cooper 4Networking

SEMINAR HALL 20 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 20 THURSDAY

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.

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Forty Years Of Sales, Forty Years Of Tales

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL WEDNESDAY 11.00

Nigel Botterill Author of Build Your Business In 90 Minutes A Day

Get and keep all the customers you need The 18 secrets that super-successful business owners know and do that most business owners either don’t know or don’t do.

12.00

Stefan Thomas Author of Business Networking For Dummies

Business Networking for Dummies

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.

Gail Thomas Author of The Gift of Time: How Delegation Can Give you Space to Succeed

The Gift Of Time, How Delegation Can Give You Space To Succeed Gail Thomas will take you on a journey through the delegation process, and help you towards freedom from your unbearable workload and space to breathe! She will get you thinking about why delegation is good for you, what to delegate, how to delegate and what might be holding you back. If you want to succeed in your career, or make more room in your life for the nonwork stuff, then you need to free up some time. Let Gail help you!

16.00

Pete Wilkinson Author of Unstoppable: Using The Power Of Focus To Take Action And Achieve Your Goals

Get Focused And Become Unstoppable In Business

To be successful in business and in life, you need to make an impact. Be a force to be reckoned with. Be a winner. No one knows this better than successful triathlete Pete Wilkinson.

In his seminar he will share with you his simple system for making sure you stay on track and fulfill your potential. By being focused you will achieve more than you ever thought possible, and if you want to give yourself and your business the best chance of success you need to become unstoppable.

13.00

17.00

The Outside Edge: How Outsiders and Misfits can find meaning and pursue excellence through entrepreneurship

Massively Improve Your Success With Little or No Extra Effort

Robert Kelsey Author of The Outside Edge: How Outsiders Can Succeed In A World Made By Insiders

In this insightful seminar bestselling author Robert Kelsey will show you how to truly succeed in business, by finding your outside edge and harnessing you individuality. Taking you from how to use your edge to create a killer business, through to the outsider pitfalls you should avoid, Robert will start you on the road towards a meaningful future, shaped and pursued on your own terms.

14.00

Andy Harrington Author of Passion Into Profit - How To Make Big Money From Who You Are And What You Know

Passion Into Profit – How to make BIG money from who you are and what you know * Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

15.00

We’re all good at something, but are we really earning what we are worth? Is your business truly pulling in what it deserves? In this seminar, Andy Harrington shows you exactly how to assert your expertise, go it alone, and pull in the mega bucks. Discover how to position, and promote your business as the ‘go to authority’ for your industry.

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Mark Rhodes Author of Think Your Way To Success And How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone

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

Upgrade Yourself To Achieve The Extraordinary

Starting Your Own Business On £100

Richard Tyler Author of Jolt: Shake Up Your Thinking And Upgrade Your Impact For Extraordinary Success

In a world where good enough is no longer enough, how are you daring yourself to stand and be extraordinary?The world has changed dramatically - those that are brave enough to stand up, stand out and be noticed will be the ones that disrupt and provoke change. In this session, Richard will share with you how you can start to make the shift from ordinary to extraordinary.

Vince Stanzione Author of The Millionaire Dropout: Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love, Reclaim Your Life

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

12.00

15.00

Oversubscribed - How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You

Unclutter Your Mind To Get Meaningful Results

Daniel Priestley Author of Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You

Jamie Smart Author of Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results

Daniel Priestley, will explain how to find your ‘entrepreneurial sweet spot’. This is all about finding the best business idea for you. Daniel will explain exactly how to discover the perfect ‘thing’ for you that ticks all the boxes. With Daniel’s help you’ll discover your perfect entrepreneurial pursuit or be able to test the idea you already have and assess its potential.

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.

13.00

16.00

LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER

How To Think Big, Aim High And Go Further In Business

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

The UK’s #1 Motivational Biz Speaker: Don’t let the jeans and t-shirt fool you. “A northern Anthony Robbins” - Dragons Den star, Theo Paphitis. MD of the UK’s largest joined-up business network, 4Networking, Brad founded the business in 2006 and now runs over 5,000 events across the UK each year. “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.

Richard Newton Author of The Little Book Of Thinking Big

Based on the #1 Sunday Times bestseller The Little Book of Thinking Big, this seminar will launch on the path to bigger and better things. Each of us has enormous potential, vast life experience and boundless ambition; How you direct and apply that potential will steer and shape your business and ultimately your life. Learn how to discover, develop and grow the big ideas that lie within you, then set your ambition and apply yourself in that direction.

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, 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 in-depth 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! To get more info about the Wiley Startup School follow us on Twitter @thisiscaptstone @ForDummies

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11.00

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL THURSDAY

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL THURSDAY

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL WEDNESDAY 10.30 - 11.15

14.15 - 15.00

How To Get Free Traphic From YouTube

How To DOUBLE Your Business In Less Than 3 Months Using The Internet

Ben Brophy The Internet Business School

90% of all search traffic will be video related within the next couple of years. Are you using it? If not, you’re being left behind. FACT! Join online audio / video expert Ben Brophy as he shares insights on the fastest growth area on the internet online video.

Top strategies to enable any business to grow using the internet in 2015. Learn from Simon Coulson, one of the UK’s leading internet marketers, about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online.

11.15 - 12.00

15.00 - 15.45

How To DOUBLE Your Business In Less Than 3 Months Using The Internet

How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Top strategies to enable any business to grow using the internet in 2015. Learn from Simon Coulson, one of the UK’s leading internet marketers, about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online.

How you can become a millionaire from home. A fascinating session on how anyone can start an online business with just a computer and internet connection in the new online economy.

12.00 - 12.45

15.45 - 16.30

How To Use Google Adwords And Facebook PPC Advertising Platforms Effectively

How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Join Simon Coulson as he teaches you how to use Google AdWords and Facebook’s advertising platform to grow your business.

Learn the latest strategies to grow your business leveraging social media. Speaker Simon Coulson will share case studies of successful marketing campaigns leveraging social media for next to zero cost marketing; Including: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.

12.45 - 13.30

16.30 - 17.15

How To Easily Create Professional WordPress Websites

How To Make Money From Home With Affiliate Marketing

Julia Haydon The Internet Business School

Jay Hastings The Internet Business School

This workshop shows you how to create a great looking website within 30 minutes for FREE. This WordPress website workshop is for you! Create great looking free websites that search engines will love!

Join Jay Hastings as he shares 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. Learn how to sign up to promote offers and how to create your own webpages to capture leads in the process.

13.30 - 14.15

17.15 - 18.00

How To Become A Best-Selling Online Author

How To DOUBLE Your Business In Less Than 3 Months Using The Internet

Richard McMunn The Internet Business School

Former firefighter Rick McMunn will teach you how to write a book and become a best-selling author in under 30 days. Rick will teach you the process for writing a book, getting it published, and keeping all of the profits.

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Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

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Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

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.

Ben Brophy The Internet Business School

How To Get Free Traphic From YouTube 90% of all search traffic will be video related within the next couple of years. Are you using it? If not, you’re being left behind. FACT! Join online audio / video expert Ben Brophy as he shares insights on the fastest growth area on the internet online video.

13.30 - 14.15

Richard McMunn The Internet Business School

How To Become A Best-Selling Online Author Former firefighter Rick McMunn will teach you how to write a book and become a best-selling author in under 30 days. Rick will teach you the process for writing a book, getting it published, and keeping all of the profits.

11.15 - 12.00

14.15 - 15.00

How To DOUBLE Your Business In Less Than 3 Months Using The Internet

How To DOUBLE Your Business In Less Than 3 Months Using The Internet

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Top strategies to enable any business to grow using the internet in 2015. Learn from Simon Coulson, one of the UK’s leading internet marketers, about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online.

Top strategies to enable any business to grow using the internet in 2015. Learn from Simon Coulson, one of the UK’s leading internet marketers, about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online.

12.00 - 12.45

15.00 - 15.45

How To Use Google Adwords And Facebook PPC Advertising Platforms Effectively

How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Join Simon Coulson as he teaches you how to use Google AdWords and Facebook’s advertising platform to grow your business.

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

How you can become a millionaire from home. A fascinating session on how anyone can start an online business with just a computer and internet connection in the new online economy

12.45 - 13.30

15.45 - 16.30

How To Easily Create Professional WordPress Websites

How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business

Julia Haydon The Internet Business School

This workshop shows you how to create a great looking website within 30 minutes for FREE. This WordPress website workshop is for you! Create great looking free websites that search engines will love!

Simon Coulson The Internet Business School

Learn the latest strategies to grow your business leveraging social media. Speaker Simon Coulson will share case studies of successful marketing campaigns leveraging social media for next to zero cost marketing; Including: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.

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10.30 - 11.15

INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL THURSDAY

THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL THURSDAY

SALES INNOVATION E X P O 2 0 1 5

SALES INNOVATION EXPO MASTERCLASSES

This fantastic show provides a schedule of seminars delivered by the most influential and experienced thought leaders and experts from the sales profession, and your ticket enables you to gain free access to absolutely everything at the show.

You’ll also have five masterclasses (although you’ll need to sign up for these on www.salesinnovationexpo.co.uk) and 50 of the industry’s top suppliers speaking to you on the latest developments and products that are changing the landscape of sales.

With sales being the heartbeat of every business, there is a great deal sales managers and directors need to know in order to get the very best results. Sales Innovation Expo provides everything that’s essential in gaining sales.

The following pages will provide you with details on each of the show’s seminars that encompass every area of sales that leaders need to know about.

Just like with everything at The Business Show, attendance is absolutely free of charge, but ensure you arrive to your chosen talk in plenty of time; spaces will fill up quickly so don’t miss out on what you need to see.

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SEMINARS DELIVERED BY THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AND EXPERIENCED THOUGHT LEADERS AND EXPERTS FROM THE SALES PROFESSION

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As well as The Business Show and Business Startup, there’s also our Sales innovation Expo, the biggest event around designed to equipping sales leaders with everything they need to know to achieve great sales results.

DAN WALDSCHMIDT

TIFFANI BOVA

JONATHAN FARRINGTON

TAMARA SCHENK

THE BILLION-DOLLAR DEAL MAKER

WORLD’S TOP SALES THOUGHT LEADER

SALES GURU & CEO OF TOP SALES WORLD

WORLD’S TOP 10 SALES INFLUENCER

SALES INNOVATION EXPO

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

SEMINAR HALL 7 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 7 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 -11.30

Mark Blackmore Lammore Consulting

Amol Maheshwari ActionCOACH

The Art Of Selling Value

5 Ways To Greater Profits

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

No Nonsense Practical Sales Training To Get Britain Selling

Generating Hundreds Of New Business Opportunities Using Linkedin & Social Media

Vonley Joseph Bob Etherington Academy

12.30 - 13.00

Steve Phillip Linked2Success Ltd

12.30 - 13.00

Steve Phillip Linked2Success Ltd

Mark Blackmore Lammore Consulting

Generating Hundreds Of New Business Opportunities Using Linkedin & Social Media

The Art Of Selling Value

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Bryan Dunlop BDI

Sofia Dahlqvist 55 Connect Ltd

Why Sales Leaders Win And Sales Managers Lose

Marketing & Sales – An On-going Conflict Or A Joint Team?

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Be More Efficient At Prospecting With You Don’t Need A CRM!

How To Gain More Business Through Your Use Of Linkedin

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Sales Forecast Improvement: Buyer’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Behavioural Profiling: Discover Its Full Potential To Accelerate Sales

Sunny Paris You Don’t Need a CRM!

Ruston Townson Occurro Software Ltd

Andy Gwynn 3 Degrees Social

Mark Erskine Seller Performance

15.30 - 16.00 Tim Langley Canddi

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One Line Of Code, One Hour / Day, One Customer / Week

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SEMINAR HALL 8 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 8 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

Steve Bussey Salestrong (UK) Ltd.

Steve Bussey Salestrong (UK) Ltd.

Leading At A Higher Level

Leading At A Higher Level

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

Conversations That Win!

How To Be More Efficient At Prospecting With You Don’t Need A CRM!

Alistair Lawrenson Corporate Visions Inc

Sunny Paris You Don’t Need a CRM!

12.30 - 13.00

12.30 - 13.00

Jenni Bezani Impact Business Partners Ltd

Marijus Andrijauskas Teamgate

Salecology: Getting The Customer To Say Yes

He Understands, Talks And Gives Advice - My Best Mate CRM

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Karen Dunne-Squire Elation Sales

Bryan McCrae Sales-Motivations

Building An Unstoppable Sales Team

What Is It That Sales Superstars Have And How Can You Get More Of It?

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

Gear Up! Accelerate Your Outbound Calling With The Right Tools

Discussing “What Should Sales Leaders Be Doing Now To Prepare For The Next Global Financial Crisis?”

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Learn Why Your Prospects Don’t Buy Benefits. They Buy Not Being Killed.

Should We Stop Sales Training And Spend Our Money Elsewhere?

15.30 - 16.00

15.30 - 16.00

Inside Sales Is The New Sales, Embrace or LosO

Selling In A Web-Enabled World

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Casper Langhoff Actimizer

Nic Read, Piers Denne, Rob Barham SalesLabs

Calum Kilgour Slingshot Guru

Andre Scholtz Impact Business Partners Ltd

Khuram Hussain Fileboard

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Grant Leboff Sticky Marketing Club Limited

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2015

SEMINAR HALL 9 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 9 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

2020 Selling – The Future Of Professional Selling

Responding At The Speed Of Business: The Sellers Dilemma

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

Frontline Sales Manager’s Dilemma – Coach, Leader And Business Manager

2020 Selling – The Future Of Professional Selling

Jonathan Farrington The JF Corporation

Tamara Schenk MHI Research Institute

12.30 - 13.00

Tiffani Bova Gartner

Jonathan Farrington The JF Corporation

12.30 - 13.00

Tiffani Bova Gartner

Bob Etherington Bob Etherington Group

Guide Your Business From The World’s Top Sales Leader - Tiffani Bova

The Trusted Cold Caller And How To Become One

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Dan Waldschmidt CONNECT:ED Strategies

Karen Dunne-Squire Elation Sales

21 EDGY Ideas to Boost Sales

Stop Pitching. It’s Killing You

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

Tough Sales - How To Make More Sales In Any Economy

Guerrilla Tactics For Sales Breakthroughs

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

The Future Of Sales

21 EDGY Ideas to Boost Sales

15.30 - 16.00

15.30 - 16.00

What Is It That Sales Superstars Have And How Can You Get More Of It?

The Future of Sales

16.15 - 16.45

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Gavin Ingham Mental Toughness Expert

Ross Kingsland Inception Business Solutions

Bryan McCrae Sales-Motivations

Phil Olley Phil Olley Unlimited

Dan Waldschmidt CONNECT:ED Strategies

Ross Kingsland Inception Business Solutions

Bob Etherington Bob Etherington Group

The Negotiating String And How To Pull It

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SEMINAR HALL 10 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

SEMINAR HALL 10 THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Nick Holt The Sugar Refinery

Duncan Wood and Michael Crampsey Infor

Attract, Convert, Retain - End To End Customer Engagement

CRM For Sales Leaders - Make It Work For You!

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

How To Tame Data And Escape Excel Anarchy

5 Ways To Improve Your % Win Rate Inside 30 Days

Dave Stevinson Differentia Consulting Ltd

Garry Mansfield Outside In Sales & Marketing Ltd

12.30 - 13.00

12.30 - 13.00

Andy Gwynn 3 Degrees Social

Murray Cowell Inbox Income

How To Gain More Business Through Your Use Of Linkedin

How Automating Your Email Marketing Can Feed Your Sales Force With Piping Hot Leads

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Shweta Jhajharia ActionCOACH

Darren Kelly Author, HELLO PROFIT

Building The Ultimate Sales And Marketing Machine

The Sales Champion In You

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

Complex Sales - How Badly Do You Want To Win?

How We Increased Performance By 50% Using Real-time Performance Management

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

The New Voice Of Telemarketing In The Inbound Marketing Area

Dealing With The Realities Of Sales Force Effectiveness

John Sharples Practical Sales Processes

Kristian Ă˜llegaard Plecto

Nicola Hartland Xcel Sales Ltd

Gary Colleran, B.A. (Hons), CMCT. Sales InterAction Ltd

15.30 - 16.00 Peter Small Sales Seek Ltd

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How To Get Your Salespeople To Love And Use Your Crm.

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SEMINAR HALL 11 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 11 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

CRM For Sales Leaders - Make It Work For You!

Why Sales Training Typically Fails

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

The Good News: There Are No Born Negotiators

Conversations That Win!

Duncan Wood and Michael Crampsey Infor

Guy Aston Huthwaite International

12.30 - 13.00

David Nisbet ValueSelling Associates

Alistair Lawrenson Corporate Visions Inc

12.30 - 13.00

Sofia Dahlqvist 55 Connect Ltd

Guy Sellwood Prosell Learning Ltd

Marketing & Sales – An On-going Conflict Or A Joint Team?

How Lifestyle Learning Can Accelerate New Hire Performance

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Mark Erskine Seller Performance

Guy Aston Huthwaite International

Behavioural Profiling: Discover Its Full Potential To Accelerate Sales

The Good News: There Are No Born Negotiators

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Turbo-charge Your Lead Generation

Save 10,000hrs A Year Searching Websites And Apps Before Meetings

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Moving Middle Performers - Build A Winning Team With Gamification And Middle Reinforcement

Achieve Market Beating Performance Without The Risk Of Being Too Pushy, Or Breaking New Consumer Protection Rules

Lisa Turner Lead Forensics

Ben Sugarman Sugarman Associates & Qstream

David Senior Lowdownapp Ltd

Jay Tikam Dedanvi

15.30 - 16.00

Guy Sellwood Prosell Learning Ltd

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How Lifestyle Learning Can Accelerate New Hire Performance

16.15 - 16.45

Gary Colleran, B.A. (Hons), CMCT. Sales InterAction Ltd

Dealing With The Realities Of Sales Force Effectiveness

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GOING GLOBAL

Are you thinking about taking your business overseas? Co-located at the event is Going Global, the event that provides everything a business owner wanting international expansion needs to know.

A range of seminars and a host of international business experts will provide you with the upmost in advice and information about overseas growth, and your ticket enables you to gain free access to absolutely everything on offer.

Business owners wanting to learn about emerging markets, foreign

trade, and the pitfalls of international expansion will gain the greatest level of insight and advice available.

The next few pages will provide everything you need to know about the exclusive seminar schedule. Each seminar is free of

charge, but just like with every other seminar at The Business Show, places for sessions are taken very quickly, so ensure you plan your trip in advance and don’t miss out on what’s essential to you.

If you’re a business owner contemplating international

growth, then attendance to Going Global is an absolute must. You will not find more information, knowledge, advice, and honesty in one location.

Directions to The Going Global hall are available at the back of this show guide.

SEMINAR HALL 13 Going Global is delighted to have UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) providing their unparalleled level of knowledge and support in working with UK businesses expanding to overseas markets.

Through our exclusive schedule of seminars and masterclasses, Going Global is the preeminent event for information, knowledge, and advice for businesses wanting international expansion.

The mission of UKTI is to assist British companies of all sizes to grow their business through overseas trade by offering them expert advice, insight, and practical support through a range of programmes. As well as this, UKTI will ensure businesses are connected to the very best commercial opportunities Going Global is delighted to have UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) providing their unparalleled level of knowledge and support in working with UK businesses expanding to overseas markets.

Through our exclusive schedule of seminars and masterclasses, Going Global is

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the preeminent event for information, knowledge, and advice for businesses wanting international expansion. available, and create campaigns centred around them.

Through our features, seminars, and masterclasses, UKTI’s international trade advisors will present the optimum level of information and advice into overseas expansion and a deep depth of knowledge into the manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and technology sectors. These features will provide insight into where the

opportunities for expansion lie and how you can successfully take advantage of them.

Headquartered in London, the department has experts located all over the UK and staff across over 100 countries, with each one carrying the responsibility of assisting UK businesses expanding into international markets. Attending our masterclasses and seminars is an absolute must for any business seriously thinking about overseas trade.

The outstanding level of knowledge and support on offer from the international trade advisors presents you with an unbeatable chance to learn the significant details you need to know when going global.

SEMINAR HALL 12 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 12 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

Effective Customs Clearance

Doing Business In Saudi Arabia

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries - Their Position And Influence

Opportunities In Russia

Mimi Ajala Intertek International Ltd

Oliver Cornock Oxford Business Group

12.30 - 13.00

Suraj Issac Bright Investmment Company

Trevor Barton Russo-British Chamber of Commerce (RBCC)

12.30 - 13.00

Suraj Issac Bright Investmment Company

Stuart Stobie TNT International UK & Ireland Marketing

Doing Business In Saudi Arabia

Exporting - The Gateway To Successful Business Growth

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Stuart Stobie TNT International UK & Ireland Marketing

Mimi Ajala Intertek International Ltd

Exporting - The Gateway To Successful Business Growth

Effective Customs Clearance

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

How To Recruit The Best Talent In Foreign Countries

Dubai Is Business

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Driving Exports With Business Information - Researching Markets And Identifying Opportunities

Global Best Practise For Managing International Legal Entities

Geert-Jan Waasdorp Intelligence Group

Stuart Pocock Kompass (UK) Ltd

Fayha Sultan Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Matthew Eckford TMF Group

15.30 - 16.00 Peter Holland Arkevista Ltd

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Seeing The World Through Data

16.00 - 16.45

Peter Holland Arkevista Ltd

Masterclass - Using Data To Increase Your Exports

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SEMINAR HALL 14 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 14 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

UAE Business Set Up A-Z

Doing Business In India

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

Doing Business In India

Why a Strategic Analysis is Essential for British Retailers to Expand into Latin American Markets?

Souad M Al Hosani Nexus Business Services

Siddharth Mukne UK India Business Council

Siddharth Mukne UK India Business Council

Monica Costales-Vasquez IBD-MC Ltd

12.30 - 13.00

12.30 - 13.00

Lesley Batchelor, OBE IOE - International Trade

Martin Tidestrรถm Qatar Financial Centre Authority

How Will Global Trade Change In The Modern Digital World?

Doing Business In Qatar

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Jason Martindale Radius

Dan Waldschmidt CONNECT:ED Strategies

Overcoming The Barriers To Global Growth: How To Win Overseas

An EDGY Conversation About Billion Dollar Deal Making

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

Martin Tidestrรถm Qatar Financial Centre Authority

Doing Business In Qatar

Sarah Pavlou Kyclo. Retail Franchise & Brand Expansion Solutions Company

Making it Happen: Growing Your Business Globally Using A Franchise Model.

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Dan Waldschmidt CONNECT:ED Strategies

Souad M Al Hosani Nexus Business Services

An EDGY Conversation About Billion Dollar Deal Making

UAE Business Set Up A-Z

15.30 - 16.00

15.30 - 16.00

Sarah Pavlou Kyclo. Retail Franchise & Brand Expansion Solutions Company

Making It Happen: Growing Your Business Globally Using A Franchise Model.

Highlighting The Opportunities And Realities Of UK Arab Trade

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Abdeslam El-Idrissi Arab British Chamber of Commerce

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SEMINAR HALL 15 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

Engaging Importers And Exporters Within Emerging Markets

Engaging Importers And Exporters Within Emerging Markets

11.45 - 12.15

11.45 - 12.15

Everyone Speaks English – Don’t They?

Driving Exports With Business Information - Researching Markets And Identifying Opportunities

Leslie Onyesoh Kwanji Ltd

Paul Wilson ITI (Institute of Translation & Interpreting)

12.30 - 13.00

Leslie Onyesoh Kwanji Ltd

Stuart Pocock Kompass (UK) Ltd

12.30 - 13.00

James Houston Nigerian British Chambers of Commerce

Kelvin KF Chan TOFU Management

Accessing Opportunities In Nigeria

9 Ways To Increase Your Brand Awareness in China

13.15 - 13.45

13.15 - 13.45

Kelvin KF Chan TOFU Management

Adam Hosier AEI Saudi

9 Ways To Increase Your Brand Awareness in China

Winning In Saudi Arabia - The Right Way

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 -14.30

How To Do Business In The Middle East And North Africa

Everyone Speaks English – Don’t They?

14.45 - 15.15

14.45 - 15.15

Dubai Is Business

Making Container Shipping Easy For Exporters

15.30 - 16.00

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Abdulaziz Essa Bin Redha Jafza

Adam Hosier AEI Saudi

Paul Wilson ITI (Institute of Translation & Interpreting)

Graham Parker Kontainers

Winning In Saudi Arabia - The Right Way

16.15 - 16.45

Thorold Youngman-Sullivan TMF Group

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of International Expansion

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Seven steps to auto-enrolment success Is your business ready for auto-enrolment yet? Aviva’s director of workplace savings, Brian Gabriel, looks at how to get ready for the new pension regulations.

If you run or work for an SME, automatic enrolment is coming to you soon.

By the time 2015 is through, many of you reading this article will need to have a workplace pension scheme in place. Under the regulations you’ll need to enrol all your eligible employees into this scheme, make contributions on their behalf – and assess them regularly to make sure you stay compliant.

If you’ve never dealt with pensions before, this may seem like a daunting task. But it needn’t be. Here are seven steps to help you get ready effectively.

1. Confirm your staging date First things first, you’ll need to confirm your staging date. This is when you’ll need to start performing your auto-enrolment duties. If you’re not sure what your staging date is, go to www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk to check.

2. Work out the potential cost The next step is to do a quick assessment of your workforce and split them into the different auto-enrolment categories. This will give you an idea of who you’ll have to automatically enrol into your pension scheme – and how much it’s likely to cost you in pension contributions.

3. Choose a workplace pension Your pension scheme must meet certain requirements (such as low charges for employees), so check with the provider you choose to make sure theirs does. The ABI website (www.abi.org.uk) has a list of its members who provide suitable schemes, which – I’m glad to say – includes Aviva.

Auto-enrolment may seem like a daunting task.

But it needn’t be.

4. Decide upon software Auto-enrolment involves a lot of ongoing admin work. So The Pensions Regulator recommends using software to ease this burden. At Aviva, for instance, we provide software that automates the key tasks involved in staying compliant when you take out a scheme with us.

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5. Communicate with employees By law, you’ll need to write to your staff on or soon after your staging date (though it’s often a good idea to do so sooner) to tell them about autoenrolment, and how they’re affected.

Again, some software, including ours, will help you with this – so check that yours will.

6. Enrol ‘eligible workers’ You have six weeks to do this from your staging date (or from the end of your postponement period if using ‘postponement’). To establish who you need to automatically enrol into your pension scheme (and who’s entitled to join it), you’ll need to assess your workforce. The software you selected in step four should do this for you.

7. Perform your ongoing duties Once your pension scheme is up-andrunning, there are a number of tasks you’ll need to keep on top of. For example, you’ll need to assess your workforce every payroll period. You should also register with The Pensions Regulator to confirm that you’re compliant with the regulations.

SEVEN SMALL BUSINESS

When you run your own business mistakes are sometimes inevitable.

But there are a few things you can do to avoid them and ensure the best possible start.

Here’s our list of our seven small business sins.

1 NOT KEEPING FINANCIAL RECORDS UP TO DATE Admin might not be your ‘thing’ but keeping financial records is a legal requirement when you’re running a business.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) overtly states: “You must keep records of all your business transactions”. It also states: “If you do not keep adequate records or you do not keep your records for the required period of time, you may have to pay a penalty.” What usually happens is that instead of making a note of the cost and date, people will get to the end of the month and end up ‘guesstimating’ how much they have incurred. Without the right paperwork and files in order, HMRC can easily – and frequently will – challenge a business.

Not what you want for the sake of keeping business admin in check.

2 NOT UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIENCE Your audience i.e. the people who will buy your services or products are one of the most important aspect of your business and without them, well, you wouldn’t really have a business.

You need to know who you are targeting and make sure you communicate effectively, across every channel, to reach that desired and much needed audience.

Who is your target market? What do they do? How old are they? What communication channels do they use? How much do they earn? What do they eat for breakfast?

Once you have figured that out, it’s also important to know your business and how your audience can benefit from your services or products.

3 NOT RESEARCHING YOUR MARKET PLACE When entering a new market place you need to be aware of who you are competing against.

Failing to acknowledge your competitors is foolish and will no doubt be a costly error.

There will naturally be well established businesses wherever and whichever market place you enter so you need to find

inventive and creative ways to grab their customers’ attention.

Your first step should be to position yourself as a credible alternative and lure their loyalty by building trust as a basis for a long-term relationship. It’s important for new businesses to be able to communicate unique selling points to attract people away from the competition and provide a superior service to encourage repeat custom.

4 DISCOUNTING TOO MUCH We all know that people like a bargain, but slashing prices to get customers through the door may not be the best way forward.

While customer acquisition is important, retaining them is even more valuable. So it’s better in the long run to focus on building a loyal customer base that responds to exceptional service and product rather than customers who are tempted on an irregular basis by cheap prices. After all you do normally ‘get what you pay for’.

5 FAILING TO PLAN Not having a plan is like having a screw with no screwdriver, you won’t be fixing anything any time soon.

A business plan is required to map out your long term success and ensure you outline specific actions that need to take place to improve your business objectives and overarching goals. Business plans also allow you to keep on track of your finances. According to research by finance software provider, Exact, 70 per cent of companies with a plan turned a profit, compared to 52 per cent of businesses without a plan. So, what are you waiting for?

6 FEAR OF FAILURE One of the biggest obstacles of starting a new business is fear. Learning to deal with risk and overcoming your fear of failure will be one of the best lessons you can learn in the world of business.

Changing your concept of failure and being more solutions focused will fuel positivity and install a belief that nothing will stop you but your own fear. Failure is unpleasant but it’s not the end of the world and if you do end up making a mistake,

it can be an opportunity to learn what went wrong, and in turn, ensure you don’t make the same error next time.

Starting a business is one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life, so don’t let the fear of failure hold you back.

7 NOT CELEBRATING SUCCESS Last but not least, celebrate your successes.

There are so many benefits of celebrating successes. If you mark your accomplishments with a celebration they will be remembered in the future.

It will bring together your team and make them feel appreciated. It’s also a reminder of all the hard work you put in to achieve your goals. Incorporating success into the culture of your business will also keep your staff motivated to continuously thrive.

The FSB team is here to offer advice and talk through how we can help you avoid small business sins.

For more information visit

www.fsb.org.uk/join or telephone us today on

0808 1688 512 to chat with one of our team.

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0203 551 2621 www.avptglobal.com BBX UK Stand Number 436 BBX enables entrepreneurs to leverage their spare capacity for new business opportunities. If can take on extra customers then you have what we call Spare Capacity.

This could be in the form of empty restaurant tables; slow moving; unfilled appointments; vacant hotel rooms; unsold advertising...

0333 400 2014 www.bbxuk.com Bells Bookkeeping & Accountancy Services Stand Number 249 Bells Bookkeeping currently assist many businesses of all sizes with their accountancy, taxation, payroll, VAT and bookkeeping requirements.

020 8468 1087 www.bellsbookkeeping.co.uk Best UK Stand number 956 Our friendly, forward thinking approach has generated over £11 Million of government reimbursements for SMEs NATIONWIDE since 2011.

With a success rate of over 95% we are well positioned to reduced your Non-Domestic Rates Liability in a matter of weeks with NO UPFRONT COST. Talk to us at stand 956 01242 898 083 www.bestuklimited.co.uk bibic Stand Number 838 bibic has been transforming the lives of children and their families since 1972. Its mission is to help children aged from six months to 18 years with conditions affecting their social, communication and learning abilities to achieve their potential for a happier and more fulfilled life.

01458 253344 www.bibic.org.uk Blinky Media Printing Solutions Stand Number 252 We all know a faceless online print company; you spend hours online trying to work out what printing you need, what specifications suit your needs, what promotional products will drive your business forward! This is where Blinky Media Printing Solutions steps in!

0203 674 7235 www.blinkymedia.com bmt Promotions Stand Number 830 bmt Promotions are suppliers of Promotional Merchandise, Corporate Gifts, Branded Uniform

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& Workwear & Exhibition Display Stands & Equipment. Expand Your Brand, With bmt Promotions.

01933 409 489 www.bmtpromotions.co.uk BradCamp 2015 Stand Number 928 Work closely with our most popular & energetic keynote speaker, entrepreneur Brad Burton.

Bradcamp attendees will spend the day focussing on their business/ vision & will go away with the self-motivation needed to reach business success, faster. Just 10 spaces available!

0845 123 4444 www.bradcamp.biz Brand Alchemists Stand Number 238 Brand Alchemists are a leading promotional merchandise supplier, specialising in branded promotional merchandise, Promotional Clothing and Corporate Giveaways. We work with our clients to help promote brands with merchandise via cost effective, creative and thought out campaigns.

020 8450 1888 www.brand-alchemists.com Brian Tracy FocalPoint Stand Number 1438 Brian Tracy FocalPoint, a business coaching and development company, has opened its European offices in London.

FocalPoint helps business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives get on the path of success through business performance coaching, training and development services.

0203 102 6980 www.briantracyfocalpoint.com Bright Investment Company Stand Number 1108 Bright Investment Company is an Integrated Business Support Services Provider for Multi-National Companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We provide highest level of client support for government relations tasks and logistics Solutions. We are a one stop solutions company easing client operations.

00966 11 464 6006 www.bic.net.sa BRUNEL SHIPPING Stand Number 1352 Brunel are a freight forwarder specialising in worldwide logistics services , with strong services to and from the far east, usa, and the middle east -We provide door to door services for airfreight, seafreight and project cargo , all tailored to each clients individual needs.

0208 5917348 www.BRUNELSHIPPING.CO.UK BSI Group Stand number 742 BSI is the business standards company that helps organizations all over the world make excellence a habit. We help embed excellence into the way people and products

work. That means showing businesses how to improve performance, reduce risk and achieve sustainable growth.

0845 086 9001 www.bsigroup.com Bullseye Websites Stand Number 516 We are a digital design agency based in London. We design and build beautiful, functional and engaging websites, digital experiences and mobile sites for a wide variety of clients.

0208 8136 502 www.bullseyewebsites.co.uk/ Business Growth Service Stand Number 1400 Business Growth Service is a government-backed service offering support to businesses with potential to improve and grow.

0300 456 3565 www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/ businessgrowthservice Business Junction Stand Number 522 Business Junction is London’s leading independent business network with 530+ member businesses across 125 sectors & 70 annual pan-London networking events (www.businessjunction. co.uk/events). Please email admin@ businessjunction.co.uk for a free taster event.

020 3667 6776 www.businessjunction.co.uk Business Scene Stand Number 232 Business Scene is the UK’s fastest growing membership organisation helping our members with industry leading benefits in 4 keys areas - Growth, Savings, Protection & Support. We’re here to be your essential business partner, and your success is what drives us.

0845 003 1345 www.business-scene.com Business Shaper Group Ltd Stand Number 482 The BUSINESS SHAPER GROUP helps companies gain access to GRANTS to help them grow. We are looking for Grant Advisors to join the group, via our network we help companies formulate thier plans with business advice and help them gain access to grants and funds to help them grow.

01953 605521 www.business-shaper.co.uk BusinessesForSale.com Stand Number 440 BusinessesForSale.com is the world’s leading business listings website. We promote buying a business as an alternative to starting from scratch and provide business owners and their representatives with a route to market when selling. The site has over 65,000 businesses for sale in 130 countries. www.BusinessesForSale.com

Cassadys Solicitors Stand Number 188 We are a modern, dynamic firm of Solicitors based within the heart of legal London serving the local and international business community.

Our approach is tailored to ensure our client’s commercial needs are met and protected wherever they may be.

0203 772 5439 www.cassadys.co.uk CFH Docmail Ltd Stand Number 254 Docmail - print and post for less than the price of a 2nd class stamp.

01761 416311 www.docmail.co.uk Chameleon People Solutions Ltd Stand Number 496 Chameleon People Solutions is a specialist HR consultancy set up to assist you with all your HR issues and employment concerns.

Expert, innovative, practical advice and solutions based on many years of experience across a range of different commercial and public sector organisations.

01707 877766 www. chameleonpeoplesolutions. co.uk Charter Trust Stand Number 1158 If your customers had the opportunity of claiming up to 100% of their cash back from us in 24 months what would that do to your enquiries / sales - double them?

Visit our site to see details on thousands of paid claims.

Cashback will increase your enquiries and sales dramatically or - no charge 020 8866 1000 www.cashbackpromotions.net Chip & PIN Solutions Stand Number 770 Chip & PIN Solutions provide a unique one-stop-shop for any business wishing to accept card payments. Founded in 2004, we have over 10 years experience in providing leading card payment systems for thousands of businesses from sole traders and SMEs to house-hold names such as The AA & Virgin Trains.

0800 881 8104 www.chipandpinsolutions.co.uk CiNPLAT Travel Safe Stand Number 862 CiNPLAT Travel Safe is the leading travel security and duty of care platform for individuals and

organisations. It provides vital local intelligence, security updates, important travel advice, SOS alert functions, person tracking and dedicated travel safety e-learning.

0333 370 4999 www.cinplat.com City Business Library Stand Number 562 A specialist business resource in the centre of London, FREE to use.

Our expert staff will help you find the information you need for your business. Find reputable market research, create B2B mailing lists and much more - all free. Attend seminars, workshops and short courses. Everyone is welcome.

020 7332 1812 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cbl Clothes2Order Stand Number 730 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 Cloud Employee Ltd Stand Number 176 Cloud Employee Ltd supplies UK companies with dedicated off-shore web developers. Hiring IT staff locally can sometimes be difficult to source and often beyond budget.

We offer Sole Traders and SME’s a flexible and innovative solution to grow their teams in our established off-shore offices.

020 3287 2488 www.cloudemployee.co.uk Cloudserve Ltd Stand Number 1170 Cloudserve’s innovative Office IT Solution provides the full set of IT functionality required by the modern business, providing all required hardware, software, telephony, printing and as a fully managed service. Latest Cloud services + managed hardware + full IT support for a per user \ monthly fee 0800 327 7802 www.cloudserve.co.uk Companies House Stand Number 364 Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. Companies House is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

0303 1234 500 https://www.gov.uk/ government/organisations/ companies-house CONNECT:ED Strategies Stand Number 1098 CONNECT:ED Strategies, founded

by Dan Waldschmidt and Erdem Tekinel, is the rapidly growing strategic firm global leaders across 30 different verticals in over 13

different countries look to for help when they need solutions to complex problems.

001 202.630.6730 www.connectedstrategies.org constructaquote.com Stand Number 258 constructaquote.com is a leading online portal providing a range of insurance products for the construction industry. We provide quotations and full documentation of your policy; which is emailed to you immediately.

0292 0849 555 www.constructaquote.com Constructive Translations Stand Number 1101 Constructive Translations promise to get your message accurate every time because we only work with experienced industry specialists to translate your commercial and legal communications. Come and see us on Stand 1101.

020 3086 9952 www.constructivetranslations. com ConventusUK Ltd Stand Number 446 We connect innovators, mentors, investors, education and industry.

We seek to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs across the world, so they can create a better tomorrow.

0333 5770 146 www.conventus.uk.com Corporate Traveller Stand Number 500 Corporate Traveller is a leading boutique travel management company dedicated to partnering with UK companies with a small to medium travel spend.

0800 840 7861 www.corptraveller.co.uk Corporate Traveller Stand Number 500 Corporate Traveller is a leading boutique travel management company dedicated to partnering with UK companies with a small to medium travel spend.

0800 840 7861 www.corptraveller.co.uk Corporate Visions Stand Number 1080 Corporate Visions is a leading marketing and sales messaging, tools, and skills company that helps global B2B companies create more sales opportunities, win more deals and increase sales profitability by improving the conversations salespeople have with customers.

01442 345365 www.corporatevisions.com Corptel Stand Number 184 Corptel has been delivering high quality Telecoms products and services to companies for more than 20 years. We have rapidly grown to become one of the most reputable Telecoms distributors in the market, offering a wide range of telecommunications products from leading brands.

01942 262526 www.corpteluk.com

Creare Stand number 1426 We`re a digital marketing agency with a simple passion; making our customers` businesses great by delivering a digital presence that works as hard and affordably as possible through Websites, SEO, PPC, Social Media and Video.

01788 551591 www.creare.co.uk Creative Telemarketing Stand Number 1492 At Creative Telemarketing we are passionate about results and are focused on return on investment. Thus we aim to help grow your business by delivering your objectives whether it be appointment setting, database cleansing, customer retention or relationship building.

01536 527 425 www.creative-telemarketing. co.uk Creative-Web Stand Number 134 CrowdAhead Stand Number 130 Crunch Online Accounting Stand Number 566 Modern life calls for a new way of accounting. Crunch puts freelancers, contractors and small businesses in control of their finances with expert accredited accountants and beautifully simple online software.

033 0134 1549 www.crunch.co.uk CUBANE Stand Number 520 CUBANE is a revolution in client relationship management, time tracking and project tracking.

Utilising next generation web physics, CUBANE allows SME business to actively maintain their client relationships whilst managing their companies time, products and projects quickly and efficiently.

01603 735576 www.cubane.org D Young & Co Intellectual Property Stand Number 257 From SMEs to global businesses, whatever your invention, technology or brand, we will help you get the best intellectual property protection for it. Our specialist teams provide guidance on using IP rights efficiently and effectively to businesses from Europe, America, Asia and around the world.

020 7269 8550 www.dyoung.com Daisy Connect Stand Number 840 Daisy Connect is a specialist provider of business mobile, fixed line and data telecommunications service with over 12 years’ experience within business telecoms. Daisy Connect is accredited by all of the major UK network airtime providers enabling it to offer an independent and impartial service.

0333 320 1130 www.daisyconnect.co.uk/

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CANDDi Stand Number 1272 See who`s visiting your website and close more sales. CANDDi recognises and tells you who is on your website, not just how many people. It provides real time Visitor level data for automated interactions at a level not seen before.

0161 414 1080 www.canddi.com

Dale Carnegie Stand Number 930 We focus on giving people in business the opportunity to sharpen their skills and improve their performance in order to build positive, steady, and profitable results. Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has evolved from one man’s belief in the power of self-improvement to a performance base 0207 379 4323 www.dalecarnegie.co.uk/ Datapact (London) Ltd Stand Number 764 Datapact (London) Limited is a well established ‘City’ based IT Support company with over 30 years experience in providing businesses with a fast and efficient service and support solution. We offer a wide range of IT services and our clients range from small medium businesses to larger corporates.

02073367511 www.datapact.co.uk Deal Connections Stand Number 242 The dealconnections Index is the go-to web tool for any serious investor seeking the perfect investment opportunity in the UK. Over 90% of all businesses advertised for sale between £750k and £30M appear right here on our website - with around 50 new deals added every week.

01943 597725 www.dealconnections.co.uk Differentia Consulting Ltd Stand Number 1280 Differentia Consulting are a UK based, global award winning QlikView Elite Solution Provider offering a platinum level of service.

We deliver QlikView Consulting Services to 250+ clients and QlikView OEM partners, most are users of tier one ERP/CRM systems namely. We build QlikView Smarter.BI dashb www.differentia.co/qlikview/ Digital Marketing Desk Stand Number 180 We are a successful, well established, company of specialists working in the rapidly developing field of Search Engine Optimisation, or SEO. We also help Small and Medium sized businesses with all aspects of their Digital Marketing.

Our services include, Facebook advertising, SEO and Google adwords 01306 28 68 78 www.digitalmarketingdesk. co.uk Digitia Stand Number 940 Want to Build your Online Sales and Marketing Funnel?Digitia is a Digital Marketing Agency with offices in Durham and London. We work UK wide with SMEs (between £1m and £15m) to set digital strategies that drive traffic, leads, sales and increase your profit and revenue.

0191 516 1032 www.digitia.co.uk

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Doshi & Co Accountants Stand Number 768 We service over 2,400 clients across the UK. We offer a wide range of services, including Accounts, Tax Returns, Payroll, VAT, Management Accounts, Book Keeping and Audits. We have Accountants, Consultants, Drivers and Book Keepers on the road, who will visit you for all your requirements.

0208 239 4999 www.doshiuk.com Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing Stand Number 1350 With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the world`s leading tourism destination and commercial hub, DTCM`s mission is to increase the awareness of Dubai to global audiences and to attract tourists and inward investment to the Emirate.

020 7321 6110 www.definitelydubai.ae E-GOI Stand Number 464 Multichannel Marketing Automation Made Easy for SMBs 0203 608 0284 www.e-goi.com Elation Sales Stand Number1332 The Elation Sales Team are leaders in sales and customer experience management. From delivering exceptional quality telemarketing to providing your business with sales training that really improves performance. We are the people to speak to if you want your sales to soar.

0117 965 2189 www.elationsales.co.uk EN Campaigns Stand Number 300 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 Enlighten Training & Consultancy Ltd Stand Number 496 Leading providers of Learning & Development and HR Consultancy and training to ensure your workplace is fit for purpose in 2015. Offering transparent, affordable, training and consultancy to meet your business needs.

020 3755 3366 www.enlightentraining.org Enovative Technologies Stand Number 552 Entrepreneurs Circle Stand Number 870 0121 765 5551 www.entrepreneurscircle.org

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eRecruitSmart Stand Number 486 eRecruitSmart is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited specialist with a unique offering - a Recruitment Consultancy where campaigns cost from just £299. You simply choose the elements of the service that you require and stay in complete control of your recruitment process. Easy, effective, eRecruitSmart.

01923 431 789 www.loverecruiting.com eSeller.net Stand Number 899 eSeller is a resource hub for individuals who wish to sell online or to add digital selling to their existing retail business. We offer free practical articles, guides, videos, case studies, checklists and ebooks to support your online business. Visit eSeller.net for inspiration, answers and action.

0207 9338 990 www.eseller.net/ EuroDNS Stand Number 1014 EuroDNS is an ICANN accredited domain registrar, and has been managing international domain names for thousands of customers since 2002. We have one of the largest choices of international domain names available, making it easy for you to find the perfect web address for your business.

00352 2637 250 www.eurodns.com Eventase Stand Number 958 Eventase is an on-demand video streaming service with a fully integrated shopping cart and other essential features designed to enable anyone to sell training and other informational videos online. www.eventase.com evolve Stand Number 186 evolve supply and support many leading world class companies with communication solutions everything from mobile phones, fixed line systems, business broadband and IT services. But what we do differently is we `join everything up`. Today...tomorrow... together.

01702 411511 www.evolve.co.uk Evolve Stand Number 396 At Evolve we offer web design, SEO, as well as high quality digital marketing solutions that are specific to your business’s needs.

02032 908 451 www.evolvetec.co.uk Exact Stand Number 506 Vigorous business software.

That`s what Exact builds. For more than 30 years, for more than 200,000 businesses around the world. For entrepreneurial Doers who want to improve, change and grow their product or business.

Turn dreams into reality with our vigorous business software.

02088 996 857 www.exactonline.co.uk Expatriate Group Stand Number 1374 International insurance specialist, Expatriate Group provide bespoke benefits for affinities and SMEs. With a background as an underwriter, Lloyd’s Broker and Lloyd’s Coverholder; Expatriate Group has access to a mix of both London and composite markets allowing risk to be tailored to your business. +44 (0)20 3551 6634 www.expatriatehealthcare. com Federation of Small Business Stand Number 814 As a not for profit organisation, we work tirelessly to promote and protect the interests of small businesses, entrepreneurs and sole traders. Thousands of small businesses join the FSB every month as they recognise the value of becoming part of the UK’s Leading Business Organisation.

0808 16 88 139 www.fsb.org.uk F Shore Consultancy Stand Number 922 F Shore Consultancy specialises in market research, getting to the heart of what your existing and potential customers think. By better understanding your market and customers you can ensure your products and services meet and exceed their expectations, thereby maximising potential sales and profit.

Fileboard Stand Number 1286 Fileboard is the leading sales engagement platform helping sales organizations across the globe increase the amount of sales opportunities they close at least by 30% and improve their overall team performance. Fileboard is the missing engagement layer in your CRM. 001 650 265 4732 www.fileboard.com Financial SatNav Stand Number 1419 Financial SatNav is an end-to-end solution for companies which need to set up an Automatic Enrolment Workplace Pension scheme. Cloudbased, with simple guidance and whole of market coverage, the Financial Satnav portal provides everything you need to choose and manage a compliant AE scheme FireCask Stand Number 650 FireCask are an award-winning UK agency specialising in digital marketing and web development.

The team at FireCask work with your budget to best help how to expose your brand online as well as helping to increase conversions for your website.

0161 222 8655 www.firecask.com/

FleXRM Limited Stand Number 1320 FleXRM Limited specialise in customising and configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM to meet customer requirements. A solution that is implemented well will make business operations more efficient enabling companies to streamline processes and drive revenue.

0203 764 6730 www.flexrm.co.uk Fluid Business Coaching Stand Number 1204 Fluid Business Coaching bring together a team of proven, successful Business Development Experts with an industry leading toolbox of skills and experience across the SME, Mid-Market and Corporate spectrum.

01245 423377 www.fluidbusiness.co.uk Forever Living Products Stand Number 796 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 and totally debt free. Health and Nutrition (Predicted to be the next trillion dollar industry).

07904 532 511 www.forever1@flp.com Franchise Development Services Ltd Stand Number 798 01603 620301 www.fdsfranchise.com Franchise Expo Stand Number 832 FreeAgent Stand Number 370 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 Fresh Bananas DIY SEO Stand Number 1414 With the Fresh Bananas online DIY SEO course, you can learn exactly what the experts do, apply it to your website & watch your rankings grow. Full access to all the proven techniques, gained over 19 years in the industry, in easy to understand text & videos, plus 1-1 mentoring to get you started.

01297 552067 www.freshbananas.co.uk

Frillo Limited Stand Number 460 Frillo is like `..Amazon..but for business..` but we think we’ll become BETTER because we do things differently. We’re not out to make a quick buck - we want to help other small businesses flourish by bringing together products, services, savings and resources all in one place.

0148 263 1175 Galvin International Stand Number 1100 Galvin International are your Virtual International FD. We help businesses expand internationally in a lean, efficient way by looking after all aspects of your finance operation. With our wealth of experience in growing businesses overseas, we make it easy for you to understand the international accounting, tax and payroll services you need in your chosen country. Our worldwide expert team of consultants will provide you practical help on the ground overseas to get your new finance operation set up and find competitive, reliable local finance suppliers.

0203 755 3706 www.galvininternational.com Gambit Interactive Media Stand Number 332 Start your Business magazine is the UK’s best selling small business magazine. For over a decade we have featured the latest developments in the SME sector along with the latest news, reviews and interviews with some of the UK’s most talented entrepreneurs.

Visit us for exclusive subscription deals!

020 7589 8911 www.startyourbusinessmag. com Gamma Stand Number 890 Gamma is a leading provider of a broad range of communications services to businesses across the UK. Providing the latest in IP telephony, high speed internet and unified communications solutions. Talk to us about how our services can improve your business performance and reduce expenditure.

0333 014 0111 www.gamma.co.uk Gelbergs LLP Stand Number 1208 Gelbergs LLP is a well established Islington based law firm with highly qualified lawyers, solicitors and dedicated support staff that make up a passionate, approachable team that are committed to providing exceptional advice and services to their clients.

0207 226 0570 www.Gelbergs.co.uk Gerson Relocation Stand Number 1370 Gerson Relocation specialises in the provision of corporate relocation solutions. These cover moving services, international and domestic (UK ) relocation management, and local destination services.

We are recognised for delivering consistently high quality service levels .

01707648538 www.gersonrelocation.com GetWork2Day Ltd Stand Number 670 www.GetWork2Day.com is the largest social media based job site turning the way we recruit, and get work, on its head. Connecting job seekers to work and business to business, GetWork2Day will be the blue print on how the world works. Free for business and user dramatically reducing recruitment costs 08438 8606165 www.getwork2day.com Give A Grad A Go Stand Number 760 Give A Grad A Go is the UK’s leading graduate recruitment agency, providing brilliant businesses with high-calibre junior and mid-level talent. We work with a huge range of burgeoning start-ups, thriving SMEs and global brands, providing them with a quick, low-cost and no-fuss route to hiring.

0207 150 1170 www.giveagradago.com GLE oneLondon- Finance and Support for New and Growing Businesses Stand Number 810 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 B.A.N.K. Academy Stand Number 910 No matter what industry, country of origin, language or culture you come from, all businesses have two things in common - PEOPLE and SALES. The BANK® system focuses on both. Simply put, learning to communicate on the same level as your customer will increase your closing percentage and income.

0032 468 181 789 playbankcode.com/jacky GlobalMessaging Stand Number 420 GlobalMessaging are a long established mobile marketing company with a wealth of experience in helping thousands of businesses, from large global corporate bodies to smaller independent traders, to fulfil their mobile marketing needs and strategies.

0173 3370 439 www.globalmessaging.co.uk Graduate Talent Pool Stand Number 1422 Graduate Talent Pool is the UK’s leading graduate internship recruitment website. operated

by Prospects on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, GTP has enabled thousands of skilled

graduates to enter the labour market and has provided SMEs with a first-class talent pipeline.

0161 277 5216 graduatetalentpool.direct.gov. uk/ GSO Business Solutions Ltd. Stand Number TBC 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 02030 597 800 www.gsobusinesssolutions.com Hand Media Ltd (International Trade Magazine) Stand Number 1130 Hardsoft Computers- Apple Mac & PC Leasing Stand Number 428 Established back in 1990 , we have taken a unique approach by being the authorised Supplier of the equipment as well as the Credit broker. WE ARE A ONE STOP SOLUTION. By being in control of both equipment supply and the finance we can offer tailored solutions. It also makes us far cheaper 0207 6130 633 www.hardsoft.co.uk Hazlems Fenton LLP Stand Number 256 Hazlems Fenton LLP is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Oxford Circus. We provide a genuinely personal service whilst offering a comprehensive range of financial and business advisory services. The firm prides itself on providing clients with timely, tailored and cost effective advice.

0207 437 7666 www.hazlemsfenton.com Hello and...

Stand Number 170 Hello and... delivers handcrafted cakes to a rapidly growing number of UK addresses. Our delicious corporate cakes with business logos on top have been a great success!

Why not treat a customer or a business partner to some delicious cakes? PS: Don’t forget your hardworking staff!

0292 0700 101 www.helloand.co.uk Hennik Group Stand Number 1056 Hill & Abbott Solicitors Stand Number 508 Hill & Abbott solicitors have a long history of providing expert innovative legal solutions for people and businesses through the generations. Based in Essex but helping clients from a wide geographical area we ask our clients what they want from our law services.

01245 258892 www.hill-abbott.co.uk

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FlamePost Stand Number 739 & 1052 FlamePost is essential to grow your business! FlamePost is the best way to professionally post content onto your LinkedIn Groups & Company Page, Your LinkedIn personal timelines, Facebook, Twitter, and WorkProfile - The social network for work and learning... all from one amazing platform.

0871 288 2108 www.FlamePost.com

Holder & Combes Stand Number 1182 Chartered Financial Planners based in London. We aim to provide you with the best advice, best service and best information on pensions, investments, mortgages and protection. We offer independent, face to face financial advice to both private clients and small to medium enterprises.

02071 012 817 www.holderandcombes.co.uk Hoobar Ltd Stand Number 432 Hoobar ltd is a UK company which designs innovative low tech and high tech consumable products . e,g Solar power chargers, phones.

Hoobar ltd is commited to delivering the best Customer services and offer good product to all Customers with Competitive price .

0740 275 9472 www.hoobaruk.com Hut8 Strategic Mobile Stand Number 1206 Hut8 Strategic Mobile build workflow solutions for your business. We streamline your company using mobile apps, web design and content management, all underpinned by our own back office system and designed around your own requirements. More time, more money, more business. Oh and no paper!

015242 72621 www.hut8sm.com Huthwaite International Stand Number 1500 At Huthwaite International we help organisations to Sell, Negotiate and Communicate more effectively.

As a global operation we can provide consistent training in local language and with a local touch.

Our goal as a training provider is to be focused on the same outcome you are - improved results.

01709 710081 www.huthwaite.co.uk Hyve Managed Hosting Stand Number 600 Mission-critical cloud hosting for business, providing a secure environment to host websites and store company data. Hyve offer full management, meaning our engineers become an extension of your business. Hyve are ISO27001 certified, PCI DSS compliant and G-Cloud accredited.

0800 6122 524 www.hyve.com ibd Business Advice Group Ltd Stand Number 321 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 business.

01223 257777 www.ibd-uk.com/index.php/ careers/

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ICAEW Business Advice Service Stand Number 172 The ICAEW Business Advice Service plays a vital role in the business support landscape by offering a free initial consultation to start-ups and businesses looking for qualified business advice. With over 4,000 ICAEW offices offering the service in the UK, there is a bound to be an office near you.

020 7920 3561 www.businessadviceservice blog.com Igniyte Limited Stand Number 750 Igniyte is an online reputation management company based in Leeds and London. We have been working with businesses throughout the UK and across the world to remove or replace unwanted negative content online and create a positive image for companies, brands and individuals.

0203 542 8686 www.igniyte.co.uk International Trade Magazine Stand Number 1130 ITM is celebrating 15 years of being the leading international publication for the global trade, logistics and economic sectors.

Combining market-leading editorial with the latest news and case studies, plus daily news updates on the web platform, ITM is the ideal cross media platform. www.intrademagazine.com IIP South of England Stand Number 660 IIP South of England is part of Grant Thornton’s Business Growth Services. We support businesses at every stage of the Investors in People journey, helping them to realise the power of their people, optimise their performance and achieve their full potential. For more information please call 0808 178 9931 0808 178 9931 www.investorsinpeople.com Impact Business Partners Ltd Stand Number 1496 IBP bring together insights from psychology, sociology, neuroscience and sales methodology into an integrated discipline we call `salecology`. Salecology is a supercharged set of skills that enables sales professionals to rapidly build connections with customers - and influence them to say “Yes”.

0207 649 9959 www.impactbp.com Inbox Income Stand Number 1502 If you’re using email marketing, but not getting the results you want from it, come and ask us about our Maximum Response Marketing Programmes. Our goal is to make it easy for you to get the right message to the right people at the right time, and turn your ideal prospects into loyal customers.

023 8000 1105 www.inboxincome.co.uk

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Infinicloud Stand Number 1202 One of the UK’s leading provider of Cloud IT Services, VoIP Telephony and Managed IT Solutions.

We are a team of experienced business consultants and highly qualified technical engineers, that work together with clients to tailor service packages that meet the requirements of their business.

0330 088 3905 www.infinicloud.co.uk

Integra Creative Stand Number 1168 At Integra Creative we live by three principles: integrity, creativity & results. Everything starts by getting under the skin of our client - what makes them tick, what makes them different & what wins them business.Visit stand 1168 to see how we can help you with your marketing communications.

01633 653070 www.integra-creative.co.uk

Infor CRM Stand Number 1086 Infor CRM is CRM without compromise. Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise, helping 70,000 customers in 194 countries improve operations, drive growth, and adapt to market changes.

0808 238 1641 crm.infor.com

Intellectual Property Office Stand Number 398 The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the government body responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the national framework of intellectual property rights (IPRs) (patents, designs, trade marks and copyright) and the granting and management of rights within that framework.

0300 300 2000 www.gov.uk/ipo

Inndus UK Ltd Stand Number 182 Inndus is a team of experienced print professionals with the expertise to deliver great quality printed materials while maintaining the cost. We give you a unique blend of digital, lithographic & wide format printing all under one roof backed by an exceptional customer service experience.

01923 431637 www.inndus.co.uk Insight WIth Passion Stand Number 1196 Insight with Passion are a team of UK experts, leading business transformation for our clients.

Award winning & seen regularly in UK media, we have a high success rates of delivering all our clients need and more. Headed by commercial expert, Kate Hardcastle , we work UK wide & beyond.

0845 4680280 www.insightwithpassion.co.uk instantprint Stand Number 1150 We are the online print company specialising in 24hour print of business cards, flyers, posters, stationary and much more. We invest heavily in the latest in digital and lithographic print technology to offer the simplest web solutions and highest quality print whilst maintaining our sharp prices.

0191 2727 327 www.instantprint.co.uk Institute of Translation & Interpreting Stand Number 1224 The Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI) is the UKs only independent professional membership association of practising translators and interpreters. The Institute is one of the primary sources of information to government, industry, media and the general public.

01908 325250 www.iti.org.uk

Intelligence Group Stand Number 1140 Intelligence Group is all about data-driven Recruitment Marketing Intelligence. If you want to know the insights in any local or global labour market, about supply & demand, recruitment channels, allocation of talent or employer benefits & brands... iG has the independent data and insights 0031 88 7302800 Interact Intranet Stand Number 672 Interact is a leading supplier of intelligent intranet software.

Interact Intranet for Small Businesses can help you solve your business challenges and maximise employee productivity, whilst supporting your growing ambitions.

0161 927 3222 www.interact-intranet.com International Market Advisor Ltd (IMA Stand Number 1258 IMA works with British and foreign embassies, high commissions and international chambers of commerce throughout the world.

Our work helps to identify the most efficient ways for British companies to trade with, and invest in, opportunity-rich overseas markets.

01298 795 62 www.DoingBusinessGuides.com International New York Times Stand Number 435 International New York Times (INYT) is a leading international news source for opinion leaders and decision-makers around the globe. Visit the INYT stand for discounted digital subscriptions.

0781 373 5098

Intertek Stand Number 1250 Intertek helps governments, customs, and national standards organisations improve the compliance of imports with safety standards, protect import duty revenues, and secure the international supply chain.

Our expertise and Conformity Assessment Programmes help ensure imported goods meet safety and other standards. Pre-shipment inspection helps ensure that appropriate import duties are paid and clearance is expedited through customs.

01277 223 400 www.intertek.com Invest Slovenia and Invest Pomurje Stand Number 960 The Agency`s vision is to be an effective, sustainable developmentoriented implementing institution that facilitates growth and development of the Slovenian economy through its activities in the fields of entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, foreign direct investment, and internationalisatio 0386 1589 1895 www.spiritslovenia.si/ InXpress Stand Number 1180 At InXpress we help business’ streamline their transportation needs through value added shipping solutions and cost savings.

Our Trusted Shipping Advisors offer simple yet effective solutions for our customers enabling them to have a significant advantage in their marketplace.

0208 502 1018 www.inxpress.com IPSE Stand Number 819 With over 21,000 members, IPSE, the association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, is the largest association of independent professionals in the EU, representing freelancers, contractors and consultants from every sector of the economy.

020 8897 9970 www.ipse.co.uk Jebel Ali Free Zone Stand Number 1350 Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is one of the world’s leading free zones. It is the region’s most efficient logistics hub and the only one in the world located between a top container terminal and a top international airport, enabling the best in multimodal connectivity.

00971 488 12222 www.jafza.ae Jeremy Jacobs Communications Limited Stand Number 1413 A witty, entertaining presenter, host and MC, Jeremy Jacobs could be described as a man of many parts. With experience in TV, corporate videos and radio broadcasting Jeremy is in demand for a variety of corporate events.

020 3303 3172 www.jeremyjacobs.com John Creed Ltd Stand Number 454 Exquisite Ladies & Gents Travelling Tailors - High Quality At Low Prices.

Years of international tailoring experience guarantee a perfect fit every time. Our self developed tailor software makes garment ordering the ‘Made To Measure’ Business Out of The Box solution.

02036 959 401 www.johncreedfashion.co.uk JournoLink Stand Number 1413 Press Release distributor, directory of small businesses for journalists 020 7193 8262 www.journolink.com Jureva Solutions Ltd Stand Number 230 Jureva Solutions Ltd are Management Consultants. We specialize in assisting entrepreneurs resolve issues that they are either unable or unwilling to resolve. Our service is tailored to your needs and takes into account your expertise and experience.

07436 270992 www.jureva.co.uk Just Cash Flow PLC Stand Number 200 Just Cash Flow PLC is a responsible specialist lender to UK Businesses.

We offer flexible funding solutions from£10,000 to£500,000 to businesses helping them manage their cash flow.This means you can concentrate on running your business and not how you finance it.

0121 418 9756 www.just-cashflow.com K Display Stand Number 1442 Winner of “The Most Loved Printer in the UK” award & voted Top 5 Printer in the UK several years running. Experts in large format print, exhibition & display services.

As well as shell scheme panels, posters, pop up & roller banner stands, we offer design services & expert knowledge about exhibiting 01926 611777 www.kdisplay.co.uk Key Note Ltd Stand Number 1212 Key Note is no ordinary business intelligence provider. Our unique combination of market research and company information ensures our clients gain an in-depth

understanding of every major market sector and its component companies.

0845 504 0452 www.keynote.co.uk Kinetal Stand Number 132 We are Kinetal, a Media Production company in Leicester.

At Kinetal we believe that online video gives you and your business a chance to impress, educate, delight and capture your audience.

Contact us now to see how we can help you capture the imagination of your customers.

0208 144 0364 www.kinetal.com King & Taylor Stand Number 490 King & Taylor`s business accountancy services enables you to meet all of your management, financial and legal obligations, whilst providing you with valuable decision making tools to help you prepare your business for the future. A team dedicated to your business that goes beyond just accounta 01474 569777 www.kingandtaylor.co.uk/ Knowledge Dock at University of East London Stand Number 540 The Knowledge Dock Business Centre is a place for innovation, networking and enterprise. We are located at the University of East London’s (UEL`s) Docklands Campus and we have been accredited by the European Business Network as a Business Innovation Centre (BIC).

020 8223 3388 www.uel.ac.uk/knowledgedock/ Kompass UK Stand Number 1466 We are a leading online business to business database provider, offering UK and global company information for use as a sales, marketing, researching and purchasing tool.

0800 0185 882 www.kompassinfo.co.uk Kwanji Stand Number 1120 Kwanji is a global trade comparison platform that connects its users to a network of brokers, offering customers immediate and real-time access to leading Forex providers so that businesses can get the best possible exchange rates on a global scale.

02035 751 441 www.kwanji.com Lammore Consulting Stand Number 1290 Lammore Consulting are an awardwinning sales and management training company.

01423 520814 www.lammoreconsulting.co.uk Lanmark Stand number 424 Lanmark provides Managed IT support services to businesses

throughout London. A technology partner for your business, defining scalable solutions to meet business needs, enable growth and create future assets. We enable clients to take care of their business while we take care of everything else, 020 7123 4910 www.lanmark.co.uk Lead Forensics Stand Number 1336 & 1506 98% of B2B website visitors don’t enquire; Lead Forensics is the intelligent IP tracking tool that tells you who they are. Discover which anonymous businesses have visited your website and access their full contact details so you can generate more leads and maximise your online ROI. 0203 131 3253 www.leadforensics.com Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Stand Number 952 At Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research we know we can achieve more together than we ever could alone. Creating innovative and mutually beneficial corporate partnerships enable us to continue our work to beat blood cancer.

0207 504 2230 leukaemialymphomaresearch. org.uk/ Linked2Success Ltd Stand Number 1319 Since 2009, Linked2Success has provided LinkedIn and social media training to SME and large corporate business teams in the UK and in Europe, helping them to generate hundreds of new qualified sales leads.

01423 223 400 www.linked2success.co.uk/ what-services-we-provide/ social-media-training-programs. html London Entrepreneurs Network Stand Number 1032 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.

07591 020 664 www.meetup.com/ LondonEntrepreneursNetwork London PR Stand Number 880 London PR helps businesses grow by introducing them to millions of potential new customers through editorial content.

They GUARANTEE national media coverage for clients and also offer online and social media campaigns.

The team has experience with a wide range of consumer and B2B clients.

020 7193 0566 www.LondonPR.co.uk

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Internet Business School Stand Number 100 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 online business - we can help.

01233 226222 www.internetbusinessschool. com

London South Bank University - Investment Escalator Programme Stand Number 1166 Hungry for success?

London South Bank University’s Investment Escalator is a free programme that offers London’s small and medium-sized businesses all the support they need to grow: from optimising your business to finding funding.

020 7815 6904 www.lsbu.ac.uk/hungry Lowdownapp Ltd Stand Number 1078 Lowdown for iPhone has a smart way to make you feel confident before meetings, be superb during and look awesome afterwards.

Helping people be on time, know who they’re meeting, where they’re meeting, when they should leave and how to get there, as well as delivering useful company information 07763 149 337 www.lowdownapp.co Make Happy Stand Number 447 We help our clients build powerful marketing strategies, campaigns and teams. We research deeply, strengthen existing skills, unleash creativity, develop rigorous plans and execute them impeccably.

0207 269 6990 www.makehappy.co.uk Mark Carr Digital Limited Stand Number 1205 MC digital is a digital media solutions business providing digital screens (including touch ones) plus content and bespoke application solutions with award winning photography centred on the hospitality, food and event sectors.

Our stand will be showing the latest touch screens, software and content 0779 5233 393 www.markcarrdigital.com Marks & Clerk Stand Number 839 0207 420 0000 www.marks-clerk.com Media Orb Stand Number 512 Media Orb are a full service digital communication agency. We enable our clients to succeed online through great website design, engaging system development and high impact SEO and marketing.

We understand our clients needs and deliver market leading e-commerce, mobile web, SEO and CRM solutions.

01278 450312 www.mediaorb.co.uk MHI Global Stand number 1310 MHI Global is a leading worldwide company devoted to improving sales performance and customer management excellence. Our unrivalled capabilities and solutions come from the combined expertise and experience of powerhouse brands that make up MHI Global

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01908 211 212 www.mhiglobal.com Micromarketing Ltd Stand Number 138 ‘Micro’ Ltd are suppliers of promo product, comm tools & marketing merchandise.Building relationships and working closely with their clients enables ‘Micro’ Ltd to offer a bespoke service,ensuring every product is suited to each client individually and their target audience,budget and communication.

01993 773350 www.micromarketingltd.com MOO Stand Number 110 Hello, we are MOO, an online print and design company. We love great design and believe it can work wonders for every business, no matter their size.

02073 922 781 uk.moo.com Morinda UK Ltd. Stand Number 304 Morinda is a global, researchdriven products company in the health and wellness industry. We are the leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of noni-based products including beverages and other nutrition products, with a presence in over 70 markets, 0207 2847000 www.morinda.eu.com MouseTrap Innovation Ltd Stand Number 234 MouseTrap Innovation Ltd provides practical solutions to real problems in Manufacturing and Crafts for companies of all sizes.

Our Product design capability is supported by our Rapid prototyping facility to get your ideas moving quickly from Concept to Capability.

Come see our 3D printers in acti 0126 8916 681 mic2c.com

mylearnadfriend Limited Stand Number 264 mylearnadfriend supply bespoke on-line eLearning portals to organisations wishing to take control of their own eLearning. We also supply organisations who want to enter the eLearning market.

Our systems are available as White Label products or fully managed systems. Whatever your needs we can help.

0203 397 4349 www.mylearnadfriend.co.uk Neoteric UK Ltd Stand Number 1382 Neoteric is a full service digital marketing agency. We design and develop industry leading websites.

We drive traffic through SEO, PPC, Social Media and more and we turn visits into revenue through conversion optimisation.

0203 540 9980 www.neotericuk.co.uk NEST Corporation Stand Number 530 NEST is the workplace pension scheme set up by the government for auto enrolment. It`s free for any employer to use to meet their new pension duties. NEST makes it easy for any business to set up a pension. It`s managed entirely online and any employer can set a scheme in just a few clicks. www.nestpensions.org.uk New Horizons Inc. Ltd. Stand Number 175 Promotional Merchandise & Exhibition Giveaways. “Preferred Supplier” to The Business Show, Go Global, Business Start-Up, Sales Innovation Expo, Accountex & Legalex. 15 years experience.

Save yourself money and time by using our skilled team to help with all your promotional and brand marketing needs 0870 760 1055 www.newhorizonsgifts.com Nexus Business Services Stand Number 1256

My French Communication Agency Stand Number 1355 My French Communication Agency provides foreign businesses with strategic advising and communication services for companies wishing to export to France : branding, visual identity, translation of documents, website and social networks, event management services, PR... +33 (0)3 62 65 80 03 www.my-frenchcommunication-agency.com

Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Stand Number 1228 The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) was founded in 1977. NBCC is closely associated with The British Chambers of Commerce and UK Trade & Investment in the development of international trade. NBCC core services include market insight, getting started overseas and building market share.

01858 414 263 www.nbccuk.org

My Social Media PA Stand number 330

Nublue Stand Number 212 Nublue is an award-winning web design, development and hosting company based in Lancaster.

Founded in 2005, we build and host high-quality websites and produce custom digital solutions for thousands of varied clients across the UK. 0800 033 7074 https://www.nublue.co.uk

Myers & Co. Accountants Limited Stand Number 1180 Accountants, business and taxation advisors. Specialising in working with small to medium sized owner managed businesses to help them succeed andmake more profit and pay less tax.

0208 4188 980

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Occurro Software Ltd Stand Number 1330 The most recognised sales organisations around the world today utilise Occurro`s innovative SAAS based solution-sales technology to drive revenue growth and success.

0203 735 5310 www.occurrosoftware.com oDesk.com Stand Number 918 Grow your business. Today.

Businesses today need access to more skills than ever before. With oDesk.com, you can access all the skills you need, when you need them. Hundreds of thousands of UK businesses are already leveraging the power of online work. Are you? www.oDesk.co.uk Office Essential Stand Number 382 Office Essential is a FREE National support service for start-ups. We can help you with your budget by doing the donkey work for you! we have an outstanding network of over 500 small business experts from Accountants, Mentors and Web designers who have the experience and passion to take you further!

01691 238 410 www.officeessential.co.uk Office In a Box Stand Number 380 Add up the cost of a quality PC with Microsoft Office, Dragon Speech Recognition and a powerful Document Production and Management system and video training system you will easily exceed the cost of this product £999 +VAT. However Office In a Box is fully installed and configured before shipping.

0121 296 4675 www.officeinabox.it one2one Stand Number 1088 SmartProspector from one2one is an easy to use web-based application that improves the performance of Field Sales Teams.

It enables sales teams to plan and manage their work more effectively, capture data from sales visits accurately, trigger follow up actions and generate management reports.

0161 919 9610 www.121customerinsight.co.uk Open Space Advertising Ltd Stand Number 736 Open Space can display your products/services at 752 Tesco stores throughout the UK. You can advertise at the entrance/exits or come into the stores / car parks and sell directly to Tesco customers.

We can also help generate a lucrative advertising income for companies with high visitor numbers.

0800 652 3747 www.openspaceadvertising. co.uk

Outside In - Deal Sheet Opportunity Management in CRM Stand Number 1334 Deal Sheet is a proven selling methodology embedded into your CRM system. It will help your sales people to sell and your sales managers to manage for improved win rates. Developed by sales professionals it is designed to be simple to use in the office or on your mobile device.

03333 444 015 www.oism.co.uk/dealsheet Outsourcery Stand Number 410 Outsourcery helps organisations in all sectors and of all sizes to make sense of the cloud. At Outsourcery, our dedicated team of cloud experts will work closely with you, to help improve the way in which you consume IT and Communications (ICT), enabling you to expand, save money and work better.

0843 366 3366 www.outsourcery.co.uk Oxford Business Group Stand Number 1222 Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

0207 403 7213 www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com Payment Card Solutions Bread4Business Stand Number 735 Bread4Business provides an all in one payment solution, combining a prepaid MasterCard with a unique management portal for expense management, payroll / payouts and corporate incentives.

020 3137 5763 www.bread4business.com People Business Psychology Ltd. Stand Number 466 Running a successful business is all about people - and that is all about psychology. We provide cuttingedge advice on who to appoint, how to develop your staff and managers and make them (even more) successful and effective.

We help your company to advance your people and your business.

02034 7832 53 www. peoplebusinesspsychology.com PeoplePerHour Stand Number 478 PeoplePerHour, founded in 2007

by Xenios Thrasyvoulou, is a global online marketplace that connects businesses with freelancers. PeoplePerHour now has more than 400,000 registered users, and is the largest freelancer platform in the United Kingdom. www.peopleperhour.com Perfect-Fossicking Stand Number 1066 Perfect-Fossicking works with owner managed businesses and SME’s providing sales enablement solutions for Business Development, helping you to achieve your goals and overcome any barriers and challenges relating to sales and business growth.

07525 018074 www.perfect-fossicking.com Perpetual IT Stand Number 526 Specialist Cloud IT and IT Managed Services provider for SME Businesses. Let Perpetual IT help you design and implement a Cloud IT Services and Communications system which can provide even the smallest business with enterprise level tools to make it successful.

0800 024 6868 www.perpetualit.com Phil Olley Unlimited Stand Number 1061 It will help your sales people to sell and your sales managers to manage for improved win rates. Developed by sales professionals it is designed to be simple to use in the office or on your mobile device.

02476 696 821 www.PhilOlley.com Pioneer Business Systems Stand Number 1440 Pioneer Business Systems specialise in the installation of business telephone systems. We deliver tailored communications services to improve your business. Our systems are designed to save you time, improve productivity, increase sales revenue and ultimately make you a smarter business.

0333 014 3010 www.pioneercomms.co.uk Platinum Trading Systems Stand Number 334 Start your own business today and trade yourself to financial freedom!! Platinum Trading Systems specialises in training people from all walks of life to trade the financial markets. Imagine working for yourself and working from home, spend more time with the family and earn more then ever.

01604 521 415 www.platinumtradingsystems. com Plecto ApS Stand Number 1070 Plecto is your sales reps’ scoreboard. They can follow their performance in real-time and the entire team is notified with a sound and popup on your TV screens every time a sale is logged. Plecto increases motivation, performance as well as CRM adoption.

045 7199 7162 www.plecto.com

Post & Place Stand Number 766 Post & Place is a new approach to recruitment. Our intuitive platform allows you to anonymously post your job description and set the maximum fee that you would pay a recruiter should they fill your role. You can then decide which recruiters to work with based on their past performance and ratings.

2074931413 www.postandplace.com Practical Sales Processes Stand Number 1292 Where Practical Sales Processes add value is easy to see - opportunity qualification, sales strategies and plans, compelling value propositions, unmatched proposals and presentations, intelligent pricing, account management, close planning, win/loss reviews and customer satisfaction surveys.

07772 583979 www.practicalsalesprocesses. co.uk Promte.Agency Stand Number 1194 Promote.Agency is a leading UK based online marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, Social and eMail Marketing services. We believe that for a business to succeed online it needs to pro-actively promote its website to acquire new business and to engage with, and retain its customers.

0845 050 2500 promote.agency Prosell Learning Stand Number 1282 Get your onboarding right - How quickly are your new recruits performing? Are they able to apply training? How often do you invest in new hires only to see them leave within a year? Our new mLearning solution uses radical techniques to provide support,speed up skills acquisition & increase retent 020 8755 5380 prosell.com Q2Q IT Ltd Stand Number 678 We are an established team of specialists providing advanced technical know-how and experience to collate and present management data, allowing your business to make informed development and growth decisions.

01524 581690 www.q2q-it.com Qatar Financial Centre Authority Stand Number 1372 The QFC Authority is the commercial and strategic arm of the QFC. It develops and ensures compliance with QFC regulations, administers key QFC office functions and deals with applications from non-regulated organisations.

00974 3380 1591 www.qfc.qa/Pages/qfc-home. aspx

Q-Online Ltd Stand Number 480 Q-Online Ltd. is a performance based digital marketing agency in Surrey offering unrivalled knowledge and experience of various services within online marketing.

02086 842 933 www.q-online.co.uk Qstream Stand Number 1068 Developed at Harvard, Qstream is a mobile sales enablement platform used by top brands to drive high performance sales teams.

Combining science, gamification and data analytics in an easy-touse mobile format, it works by maximising long-term retention of product information and selling skills.

353 1 687 7004 www.qstream.com R.T.Page Stand Number 268 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 Radius Stand Number 1110 Radius helps businesses move into new markets, manage overseas operations or outsource entire global accounting and administration functions. We offer integrated international accounting, finance, banking, tax, HR, legal and compliance services with cloudbased software to manage your operations.

0117 929 9661 www.radiusworldwide.com Regent Street Office Direct Stand Number 1176 Regent Street Office Direct provides offices for small businesses on flexible terms in the heart of London. Customers benefit from fixed costs for three years and can move at any time if they give us six months` notice. With 400 offices on the portfolio, Regent Street is a place for business.

0207 152 5648 www.rsofficedirect.com/ Rendering Solutions GB Ltd Stand Number 102 Reputation Management Experts Stand Number 897 Is there anything negative (eg news items, forum posts, blogs, reviews) about you on page one of Google?

If so, you could be losing a lot of sales. We can push it down Google for you. Contact us, and we will give you a free consultation about your exact situation.

0203 291 1541 www. reputationmanagementexperts. co.uk

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Opus Mergers and Acquisitions Stand Number 178 Should you sell your business, what are the good reasons for doing so? Can you attract the best price without risking your future by putting your business on a website or emailing your competitors? This seminar will tell you how. SME businesses deserve a premium service at the end of the journey 01908 306090 precisionmergers.com

RingCentral UK Stand Number 418 RingCentral (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of cloud-based business communications solutions.

RingCentral`s cloud phone solution meets the needs of modern distributed and mobile workforces, while eliminating the expense and complications of traditional hardware-based systems and software.

0800 098 8340 www.ringcentral.co.uk Riven Associates Stand Number 628 Riven Associates is a cloud focused IT services company, delivering solutions to SME`s across the South East since 2003.

01784 486720 www.rivenassociates.co.uk/ Russo-British Chamber of Commerce Stand Number 1220 The RBCC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, membership organization, that has worked to foster and maintain strong trade links and cooperation between the UK and Russia since 1916.

0207 931 6455 www.rbcc.com S&A Coaching Stand Number 532 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 Sale Strong Stand Number 1532 At Salestrong, we’re passionate about helping clients to grow their business through an effective and efficient sales force. We’re experts in enabling sales teams to succeed, and our sales coaches work with many of the world’s leading companies.

01778 382733 www.salestrong.co.uk Sales interAction Stand Number 1314 Sales Interaction are a UK based consultancy with a global reach focussing on In Call Excellence.

01767 676 900 Sales Motivations Stand Number 1339 We can help you grow your sales revenue and profits fast, guaranteed. We use leading edge, scientifically proven, award winning sales psychology tools and techniques. Our clients report report a 30% increase in sales activity, a 20% increase in sales as well as a 66% reduction in staff turnover.

0845 531 4125 www.sales-motivations.com

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SalesLabs Stand Number 1071 Saleslabs are a Revenue Generation Assurance Company. Through the utilisation of global research, stateof-the-art analytics, unique apps and tools, SalesLabs is on a mission to change the way companies grow their revenue and achieve sales transformation. We’ve created $24bn in new client revenue.

01483 271083 www.saleslabs.com

SEIB Insurance Brokers Stand Number 437 SEIB have been providing specialist insurance solutions since 1963.

We are extremely proud of our reputation for understanding our clients needs and being able to deliver on what we promise.

For more information please call 01708 850000 and speak to our commercial insurance experts.

01708 850 000 www.seib.co.uk

SalesSeek Stand Number 1274 SalesSeek - Bringing together essential sales and marketing tools for growth-focused technology businesses.Our design-led platform provides Contact & Deal Management, Email Marketing & Automation, Forecasting, Task Management, Web Analytics, and Social Monitoring in a fresh and visual web application. We combine these tools with action-oriented visualisations and dashboards for all roles: CEO, Sales Management, Marketing, Telesales and Enterprise Sales Rep. Our open API enables integrations with existing systems at no additional cost. With real time insights, SalesSeek is helping organisations scale their revenue generation by providing context to relationships and the tools needed attract, and engage with a growing customer base.

020 3514 2513 www.salesseek.co.uk

Seller Performance Ltd Stand Number 1060 Seller Performance are sales professionals with great credentials in training, coaching recruiting and the expert use of psychomteric and behavioural profiling - passionate about selling, and passionate about people.

07720 948 201 sellerperformance.co.uk Sentori Email Marketing Stand Number 894 01323 645646 www.sentoriapp.com SF Business Growth Stand Number 606 We are an online mentoring/ business support problems that connects Start-ups and SME’s to experts and professionals to help provide a solution www.sfbusinessgrowth.co.uk

SCA Group Stand Number 236 You should be running your business and not worrying about IT or the cost of technology. SCA is a managed IT service provider with over 25 years experience and we provide the skills and personal service leaving you free to run and grow your business.

020 8995 2914 www.sca-group.co.uk

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority Stand Number 450 Sharjah Airport International Free Zone was set up in 1995. The SAIF ZONE today has over 6500 companies operating out of it from 147 countries, carrying out varied business activities like light to medium manufacturing, trading and providing services such as IT, consultancy, etc.

09716 517 8116 www.saif-zone.com

Scoot Stand Number 384 The Scoot Network operate the largest online business directory network in the UK serving over 4 million unique users and 7 million searches per month. The Scoot Network is also proud to be part of the Web.com family. Web.com is a leading provider of Internet services and online marketing solutions.

0800 160 1611 www.scoot.co.uk

Sii Creative Stand Number 664 Everyone has marketing needs. The question is, how big are yours? And how much can you really afford to pay for them? Come up with a solution, four perfectly pitched annual subscriptions designed to give you big discounts on vital on and offline promotion and design.

2032904454 www.siicreative.com

Sedo Stand Number 104 Sedo connects domain buyers and sellers making it simple for individuals and companies to acquire the domain names they need for their online presence.

Sedo’s domain marketplace is the most active in the industry and offers the world’s largest selection of 18 million premium domains for sale.

0049 221 34030 230 www.sedo.com

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Simply Business Stand Number 752 Simply Business is the UK’s favourite business insurance broker, currently insuring over 300,000 small businesses, start-ups and freelancers.

0845 450 9959 www.simplybusiness.co.uk Simply Channels Stand Number 920 A distribution company promoting future technology today. Currently promoting portfolio of 1 and 2 wheel transportation devices.

Looking for Dealers throughout the UK, Europe and India to sell

products. Large margins available, plus free website design, hosting and stock management.

0844 4170750 www.simplychannels.com Simply Sales Jobs Stand Number 1058 Simply Sales Jobs is the market leading job board for the sales industry. We advertise all levels of sales roles across the UK for many of the country’s leading employers and recruitment agencies.

01772 639 042 www.simplysalesjobs.co.uk Sitestillup.com Stand Number 187 SiteStillUp offers a comprehensive website monitoring service used by small online blogs through to large corporations.

Downtime is inevitable and just because you haven`t seen your website or service go down, doesn`t mean it hasn`t gone down..

0190 478 9810 https://www.sitestillup.com SlingShot Guru Stand Number 1312 Imagine if all your salespeople could deliver consistent visual stories connecting with your buyer’s emotions not just communicating data. SlingShot Guru specialize in buyer communication, sales messaging, tools, enablement and an app that makes visual storytelling easy for your sellers.

01620 850 849 www.slingshotguru.com Smarty Stand Number 926 The Smarty is a powerful software platform that makes running your business easy. Specifically designed for business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers, it automates and simplifies your daily tasks. Smarty does the job of a PA, accountant, sales manager and web marketing expert. www.smartymarketingcloud. com SME Insider Stand Number 956 The premier news and analysis portal focusing on all the things that UK small business owners and managers need to know. From the most relevant national headlines, to support and advice on all aspects of setting up and running a successful business, with regular insights from experts in the field.

0208 0809 364 www.smeinsider.com/ SME Magazine & Business Today Stand Number 737 SME and Business Today are targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises within the UK across the spectrum of business verticals.

Looking to support them with useful content and expert views from across a range of industries our publications offer unique insight into running a business in the UK. 0207 074 7795 www.smeweb.com

Springboard IT Service Group Stand Number 448 Enabling YOUR business to reach its full potential via an inexpensive, flexible, simple to use and proven service called B SMART ONLINE. It helps level YOUR ‘competitor market’ playing field to increase YOUR chances for securing customers. YOU could be up and running in just one hour. Sign up now!

01386 426222 www.sit-sg.co.uk St.Jame’s Place Wealth Management Stand Number 1430 We offer an experienced Wealth Management service and offer specialist advice to individuals and business owners in a wide range of areas including: Investment planning, Retirement planning, Inheritance tax planning 020 7399 6889 www.ikebenson.co.uk / www. wernerwealth.com Start Your Business Magazine Stand Number 332 Startup Direct Stand Number 302 Startup Direct is a founding delivery partner of the Governments Start Up Loans Scheme that provides up to £25K in start-up funding, mentoring and support for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business.

0203 1264957 www.startupdirect.org Startup Overseas Stand Number 1259 Welcome to Startup Overseas the definitive resource for starting or expanding a business abroad.

0117 9073520 www.startupoverseas.co.uk Store Express Stand Number 1192 If you are new to selling online, looking to revamp your existing website or need a corporate brochure website - Store Express is the complete package to get you started and making money online.

There is no need to have design & development skills as Store Express has everything to succeed online 0845 050 3500 www.storeexpress.co.uk Strong-SEO Stand Number 654 Strong SEO was founded by CEO Gary Strong. Gary was frustrated with using poor website design companies which offered SEO services but never delivered results.

So he started his own, which grew into a international success. Strong SEO offers a very honest approach and is a very respected competitor.

0203 761 4887 www.strong-seo.com/

Student Engine Stand Number 607 Student Engine connects businesses with students to create relationships, develop great projects, obtain key staff & gain meaningful experiences.

StudentEngine.co.uk is a very cost effective solution for a business to hire or employ young people across the UK. www.studentengine.co.uk Sub-Contract Market Ltd Stand Number1012 Outsourcing Platform; Outsourcing Procurement market place; Platform for sub-contracting work and Bidding for sub-contracts; A platform where new Businesses can win contracts on a regular basis; Cost Cutting platform; sub- contractors also have the opportunities to access finance.

0800 177 7664 www.sub-contractmarket.com SunZu Stand Number 1216 www.sunzu.com SuperTasker Stand Number 478 SuperTasker is a next-generation, end-to-end marketplace that allows customers to get high-quality digital tasks completed super fast, by highly curated experts, in just one click. www.supertasker.com Switch My Utility Stand Number 524 We are the ‘On Stop Shop’ for all your utility needs. Whether you it be a large factory, small convenience shop or even just for your home our experts are always happy to help and will make it simple and easy.

020 3137 7049 www.switchmyutility.co.uk Symtrax Limited Stand Number 426 Founded in 1989, Symtrax is an international software publishing company which concentrates in two core business categories: Business Intelligence and Document Output Management.

0207 5336 607 www.symtrax.com Taking Pictures Stand Number 924 When you need photography, video or designs that jumps off the page or out of the screen at your customers and readers, Taking Pictures has the experience, ability and dedication to make your project a success.

07778 257 270 www.takingpictures.com TalentSpa Stand Number 690 We provide an innovative fixed price recruitment solution using a unique combination of our cutting edge technology, a wealth of recruitment experience and a commitment to excellent service.

We help to underpin the efficiency

of in house recruitment teams in organisations of all sizes.

0844 8700 926 www.talentspa.co.uk Talk Business Magazine Stand Number 240 Taking an open and honest look at the fight that entrepreneurs face to reach success, Talk Business magazine is bursting with inspiration, tips and advice to assist those battling through the day-to-day struggles of the current climate.

0203 617 4680 www.talkbusinessmagazine. co.uk/ TASC Outsourcing Stand Number 1455 TASC Outsourcing is a leading talent solutions company licensed by the Government of UAE to outsource professionals as contract staff across the country, including free zones. With a large resource base of over 3000 professionals from over 53 countries, we are the partner of choice to discerning set of clientele including fortune 500 companies, local conglomerates and SMEs. 00 971 4358 8500 www.tascoutsourcing.com Tasker & Partners Stand Number 1420 Tasker & Partners was born from a shared passion for quality broking services and a desire to out deliver our competitors. Since our inception we have worked ardently with quality insurance providers in the Lloyd’s, London and European Markets to ensure we provide only the best placement solution 0845 548 8887 taskerpartners.com/ Tax Champion Stand Number 710 Under investigation? Need tax help now? Had a big tax demand?

Looking for Tax Advice? Talk to Tax Champion.

0800 195 8048 www.taxchampion.co.uk TEAMGATE Stand Number 1482 Teamgate is cloud based sales CRM with easy-to-use interface.

Track your sales process, manage contacts or analyze sales results without efforts.

37067113887 www.teamgate.com Telnames Limited Stand Number 308 Telnames is based in London and provides professionals and businesses with a simple, low-cost, mobile optimised web service to help with online discovery and promotion.

02074 676 450 www.telnames.com Tenders Today Stand Number 774

medium sized businesses remain as tax efficient as possible with fees starting from just £19.50 per month. Other benefits include free access to cloud accounting software, free representation in the event of an investigation and much more 0800 0430 007 www.theaccountancy.co.uk The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce Stand Number 1122 The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation, founded in 1975, to promote economic activity and facilitate trade between the UK and the 22 member countries of the League of Arab States. We do this primarily by providing support services to member companies .

020 7659 4865 www.abcc.org.uk/ The Blondeprenuer Stand Number 259 & 542 Increasing sales and growth through improved connection with the Yin of Business Programme(TM) . Content without connection is like tea without cake, “ Carrie Eddins, Business needs to be both transactional and transformational = ROI & ROC , Return on Investment & Return on Connection :) 07434 606482 www.theblondepreneur.com The BobbleShop Stand Number 572 We are looking for BobbleShop licensees in the UK . The BobbleShop is a unique and ground-breaking packaged service that allows any individual or company, without any 3D experience, to create and print amazing full colour 3D figurines of themselves in a couple of seconds.

Very quick and very easy.

020 3126 4878 www.bobbleshop.co.uk The Drinking Water Boiler Co Stand Number 835 The Drinking Water Boiler Co Head Office based in Berkshire is a specialist mains-fed, auto fill drinking water boiler supplier. Our extensive range of products will guarantee the ideal drinking water boiler for you.

0118 918 0168 www.thedrinkingwaterboilerco. co.uk The Institute of Export Stand Number 1252 Established in 1935, the Institute of Export is the professional membership body representing and supporting the interests of everyone involved in international trade. It is the only professional body in the UK offering accredited formal qualifications in International Trade.

01733 404400 www.export.org.uk

The Accountancy Partnership Stand Number 834 National firm of accountants helping start-ups and small to

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The Lash Affair Stand Number 1188 Natural beauty products to enhance, nourish and enrich inner and outer beauty.

The products are gluten free and suitable for vegans . Beauty products include the world famous 3D fibrelash mascara 07939 470497 www.youniqueproducts.com/ yourlashaffair The Manufacturer Magazine Stand Number 1226 The Manufacturer is the leading publication for anyone involved in manufacturing. Covering the latest news, views and issues within the manufacturing sector through indepth reporting, up to the minute research and leading industry expert interviews. Find out more at www.the manufacturer.com 020 7401 6033 www.themanufacturer.com The Middle East Association Stand Number 1472 The Middle East Association is a multi-sector trade association that works to encourage bilateral trade with the Middle East and North Africa. Drawing on 60 years of experience, we introduce British companies to the variety of opportunities in the MENA region.

0207 839 2137 www.the-mea.co.uk The PDF Pen Co Ltd Stand Number 1184 PDF to sign?

Open, Click, Sign, Save, No Printing! - No Scanning!

0207 030 3405 www.thedpfpen.co.uk The Pitch Stand Number 444 Founded in 2008 The Pitch is the UK’s biggest small business event.

Over the years we’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs boost their businesses through our programme of awesome advice, ideas and live events. If you’ve got a brilliant small business this is the only competition for you!

01179 159 614 www.thepitch.uk/ The Play Studio Ltd Stand Number 836 We’re a London based creative design agency specialising in branding, website design and animations. We help businesses grow their brand using great designs.

02035 668 141 theplaystudio.com The Rockstar Mentoring Group Stand Number 610 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.

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The Smarty Stand Number 926 Smarty is a powerful software platform that makes running your business easy. Super easy.

Specifically designed for businesses owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers, it automates and simplifies your daily tasks. As a result, you have more free time to grow 07454 792 106 www.smartymarketingcloud. com The SMF Group Stand Number 190 The SMF Group is the top digital marketing company in Cambridge.

We provide social media training and account management. We also offer web design and conversion consultancy to help businesses with all their online marketing needs 0122 3969 054 thesmfgroup.co.uk The Sugar Refinery Stand Number 1510 SugarCRM offers a simple, consistent and intuitive interface on desktop, laptop or mobile device, with features to ensure that every single user gains benefit.

Shorten sales cycles, increase revenue, reduce customer churn, increase efficiency and satisfy your customers through a cost effective CRM. 0131 300 0434 thesugarrefinery.com The Wonderful Group Stand Number 1450 The Zinc Group Ltd Stand Number 620 ZincInHouse.com is part of the Zinc Group Ltd and is your on-line Debt Recovery Portal, designed for Business who wish to service their own debt issues but with the support of a National FCA Authorised UK Debt Recovery firm.

Our packaged services start at £25.00 and offer you a range of solutions.

0330 100 0852 www.zincinhouse.com TMF Group Stand Number 1452 With operations in more than 80 countries, TMF Group provides critical outsourced business services that help clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds seamlessly across borders.

020 7832 4900 www.tmf-group.com TNT International UK and Ireland Stand Number 1462 We are TNT, The People Network.

We operate the densest road network in Europe with direct connections to road and air networks in other continents. As one of the world largest express delivery companies, we support businesses across the globe by delivering close to one million shipments a day.

0800 100 600 www.tnt.co.uk

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TOFU Ltd. Stand Number 1354 07580 336 440 www.tofumanagement.co.uk Trinity Mirror Group Stand Number 778 Truelegal Solicitors - Law for Business | Buyers | Sellers Stand Number 246 Are you buying or selling a business? We are a team of specialist lawyers and business purchase/sale experts across multiple sectors. We help Buyers and Sellers of 5-7 figure UK Busineses get the right deal at the right price. Fixed Price fee always.

Working closely with business brokers/agents.

020 7125 0200 www.truelegal.co.uk True Telecom Stand Number 881 True Telecom is a rapidly expanding business telecoms company based in the South East of England.

We are continuously evolving within the telecoms sector and pride ourselves in offering small to medium enterprises a one bill solution, for all their business telecommunication requirements.

0800 840 4060 www.true-telecom.com/ Vonage UK Ltd Stand number 244 U-Can (UN) Ltd Stand Number 1512 Helping Businesses & Sales Professionals generate more leads and sales through their use of Linkedin. Doing away with the need for cold calling, bypassing “The GateKeeper” and leveraging your time to find and connect with your ideal client anywhere in the world!!

07949 396 272 www.3degreessocial.co.uk Underwaterpistol Stand Number 898 We build websites & ecommerce stores which grow businesses online. Wesupport clients every step with expert development, design and marketing.

We help companies navigate the sometimes choppy waters of the digital world.

We start with YOUR business aims.

020 3701 6789 www.underwaterpistol.com/ UK Business Angels Association Stand number 1436 The UK Business Angels Association is the national trade association representing angel and early stage investment in the UK. Each year private investors account for £1 billion of early stage investment in the UK the single largest source of early stage capital in the country.

442074920490 www.ukbaa.org.uk

UK Carline Limited Stand Number 430 UK Carline works with leading financial institutions to offer impartial, expert advice on a variety of services including contract hire, finance lease, contract purchase and lease purchase.

We currently lease 4,000 vehicles each year and can supply any make and model of car & commercial vehicle.

01995 642464 www.ukcarline.co.uk UK Credit Insurance Specialists Ltd Stand Number 1214 UK Credit Insurance Specialists Ltd, a subsidiary of General Insurance Brokers Henderson Insurance Brokers Ltd, will be show-casing their exclusive online Trade Credit Insurance product Credit Insurance Direct, supported and underwritten by global Credit Insurance Underwriter Coface.

01628 482400 www.credit-insure.co.uk UK India Business Council Stand Number 1460 UK India Business Council is the premier business-led organisation promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. Our mission is to facilitate an increase in trade between the UK and India through business to business dialogue.

020 7592 3040 www.ukibc.com UK Trade & Investment Stand Number 1230 UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets, and encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.

020 7215 5000 www.gov.uk/ukti UK2 Stand Number 510 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 their own London-based data centre.

0800 612 2142 www.uk2.net ULTRA.ACADEMY Stand Number 372 UltraAcademy is the world’s first all round self-development tool for entrepreneurs and business people.

Designed to help ‘you’ become the best version of ‘you’ possible, The Ultra ‘YOU’. Video based 12 step programmes incl: Business, Health, Fitness, Relationship, Spirituality.

3450520702 www.Ultra.Academy

USP Ventures Stand Number 1054 USP Ventures provide a route to market for innovative and exciting business ideas. By utilising top-class technologies and highly skilled technicians, your business will benefit from a unique selling proposition.

0151 214 3389 www.uspventures.com Urbano Network Stand Number 1196 Urbano Network is London innovative business network and networking community, with over 3,000 members and associates.

At the show we will be launching our new online one-stop booking and event management toolkit for those who host their own events called Brialto.

0207 205 2215 www.urbanonetwork.co.uk Utilitywise Plc Stand Number 738 Utilitywise is one of the leading business energy and water consultancies. We help businesses get the most value from their energy and water contracts, reduce their energy and water consumption, and lower their carbon footprint.

0330 303 0233 www.utiitywise.com ValueSelling Associates Stand Number 1540 ValueSelling Associates is the creator of the ValueSelling Framework, the sales methodology preferred by sales executives around the globe. ValueSelling has helped thousands of sales professionals increase their sales productivity by giving them the tools to win - based on value, rather than price.

01638 721 863 www.valueselling.com Vexus Business Brokers Limited Stand Number 434 Planning to sell your business ?

The sale of your business can be a complex process, but for many business owners it will provide the opportunity to reap the financial rewards for those years of hard work. We can help you plan and sell your business in confidence and secure the best deal.

0845 456 0100 www.vexus.org.uk Virtual Staffing Stand Number 308 Virtual Staffing offers software and web development services.

Our offshoring business solutions are a superb mix of all the perks of working offshore including cost efficiency, scalability and flexibility with control, quality assurance and onshore security that come along with in-house staffing.

0115 9866775 www.virtualstaffing.co.uk/ Vistaprint Stand Number 1020 Vistaprint empowers millions of people in the UK to present a professional image. We provide a wide range of affordable, quality print and digital products that can be easily customised.

0203 666 9015 www.vistaprint.co.uk/ VoIPstudio.com Stand Number 390 VoIPstudio is a cloud-based PBX that delivers simple yet powerful telephone system for every size of business, with simplified billing, outstanding call quality and exceptional levels of reliability. As a cloud based system, VoIPstudio is a robust solution with fast and painless disaster recovery.

0203 432 9230 voipstudio.com/en/ Vonage UK Ltd Stand number 244 VykeBusiness - Smarter international calling Stand Number 250 VykeBusiness is the new way to make international calls from your smartphone or tablet while reducing international call charges by 90%.

0203 137 1569 www.vykebusiness.com/ Wealth Training Company Stand Number 1040 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 Webcertain Group Stand Number 1467 Webcertain specialises in international digital marketing, helping businesses of all sizes to expand into new markets.

Webcertain`s in-house team of native digital specialists enables it to support projects in 44 languages and develop effective campaigns for audiences all around the world.

0330 330 9000 www.webcertain.com Wembley Division Stand number 1340 Wiley Stand Number 630 Visit the Business Startup Bookshop at stand No.630 and grab a book for up to 65% off! Whether you’re experiencing the early nags of entrepreneurship or you’re a fully-fledged business maverick, we have all the essentials to get you successful.

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www.wiley.com/go/ bsubookshop WIlson Luna Stand number 336 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.

02071 291 332 www.wilsonluna.co.uk Windows Apps Factory Stand Number 492 We build apps to improve YOUR business.

Windows Apps Factory is a development house focused on Windows apps. We design, build and maintain apps for the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store 0203 239 1780 WindowsAppsFactory.com Workstream Automation Stand Number 502 Workstream converts your business processes into workflows that will run on the web. No programming required. Business rules can be defined and attached to the processes and monitored via dashboards and reports. Log in using google or facebook to start your free trial today.

0788 073 5255 www.workstreamautomation. com Worldpay Stand Number 1210 We are experts in payments - and we share what we know to help your business prosper.

So whether you just starting out or work for a global business, we make it easier for you to take payments.

08082 0851 77 www.worldpay.com Worn With Pride Stand Number 816 High quality visual identity and graphic design for SMEs in the UK. 07405 804 525 www.wornwithpride.com Xcel Sales Ltd Stand Number 1321 We are a new breed of agency; we live and breathe professional selling to accelerate your business growth.

01184 021440 www.xcelsales.co.uk Xero Stand Number 362 Xero is beautiful, easy-to-use online accounting and payroll software for small businesses and their advisers.

The company has over 400,000 paying customers in more than 180 countries around the world, with more than 60,000 in the UK. www.xero.com YBC Telecom Stand Number 1180 YBC Telecom is your business communications provider covering the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland, a dedicated service for all your advice support and

communication needs as a member of Your Business Community.

0800 652 5066 www.ybctelecom.com Yellow Print Shop Stand Number 392 Yellow Print Shop was established to be the best local high street printer, best for quality, customer service, price and responsiveness.

With 3 branches in London we aim to cover a wide client base and always strive to meet the demands of all customers.

02088 750 332 www.yellowprintshop.co.uk You at Work Stand Number 696 You at Work leads the UK market in employee benefits packages for employers looking to gain a more engaged workforce. We offer a quick to implement, simple to use and cost effective to run benefits management system with added ability to offer flexible benefits to your staff. www.youatwork.com You Don’t Need a CRM! Stand Number 1081 You Don’t Need a CRM is a Lead management SaaS software built for sales people. Unlike traditional CRM systems, it aims at reducing the amount of time wasted when filling out forms, allowing sales people to create leads in seconds (email, mobile, business card, spreadsheet) and follow them up easily YouDontNeedaCRM.com Your Business Community Stand Number 1178 The small business support community for the 21st Century.

For all businesses that realise that they can’t be good at everything.

Premium YBC membership gives you unlimited business support & advice, protection, offers, discounted networking and more.

Join today for a special show discount 0333 358 3399 www.yourbusinesscommunity. co.uk Zenith Street Limited Stand Number 1411 Zenith Street Limited is a London based rejuvenation consultancy for your established business. We provide business improvement & growth solutions for ambitious owners who want their business to be strategically fit. Leverage our clever solutions to boost your business and supercharge your profits.

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Unity Media & Communications Ltd Stand Number 734 Unity Media specialise in working with the SME’s to increase the quantity and the quality of the leads they generate from the Internet. We achieve this through high quality, tailored Website Design, SEO, PPC and Social Media Management. Come and have a chat with Alex, Pete and the Team at our stand 01223 656360 www.unitymedia.co.uk

Zoho Corporation Stand Number 714 Zoho.com offers a comprehensive suite of award-winning online business, productivity & collaboration applications.

Customers use Zoho Applications to run their business processes, manage their information and be more productive while at the office or on the go.

001 888 204 3539 www.zoho.com/

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Sourcing is crucial to a business’ success. Finding suppliers who can provide the products you need, for the right price, ensures you stay competitive, but can be a challenge. Alibaba.com makes it easy to source smartly – saving you time and money.

SAY HELLO TO OUR GLOBAL SUPPLIER BASE Choosing what to sell is the first step for any business. Whether you are looking for ready-to-sell goods or want to develop your own products, at Alibaba.com we can put you in touch with hundreds of thousands of global suppliers in just a few easy clicks.

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messaging or simply by posting a buying request online with AliSourcePro, and we’ll match your request with a range of verified global suppliers, giving you multiple quotes in under 24 hours.

Reduce Payment Headaches Paying for products, especially from new suppliers, can be a cause for concern, but Alibaba. com Secure Payment means you never have to worry. Payments are safe – cash is only released once you have confirmed order delivery – and online ordering means transactions are quick and easy.

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Our goal at Alibaba.com is to make it easy to do business anywhere in the world, so why not let us help you source smarter?

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MAKING CREATIVE IDEAS COME TO LIFE

Rapid prototyping using 3D printing has been around for many years but has, until recently, been restricted to larger companies. Mousetrap is a leader in the latest wave of interest in 3D printing that is changing the world of manufacturing and bringing creativity to any small business with an innovative idea.

Come along and see 3D printing in full kinetic action. Marvel at the detail and intricacies that can be ‘printed’ – and learn how you can use 3D printing to explain and promote your own ideas.

Challenge us with your own ideas – or if you need help, Michele of StyleENGINEERED will be on hand to add inspiration and encourage your own creativity with style (see side bar).

Mousetrap Innovation will be demonstrating some of the innovative 3D printers we have on offer and that you can buy at the show. In addition to this, we will have on show many of the intriguing examples of products we can manufacture using any of our rapid prototyping techniques to your drawings or we can provide design too.

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Michele Quastel, founder of StyleENGINEERED Michele Quastel’s meteoric style career is a cocktail of high octane roles spanning the style industry over three decades. All roads lead to Rome; StyleENGINEERED is the natural evolution, extension, and amalgamation of many expansive creative roles. Cashmere fashion designer, contributor to The Times, fashion and lifestyle editor at Toddler World, journalist at Juno Magazine, and buyer for Joseph...to name a few. Michele graduated from St. Martins in Technical Drawing, Fashion, and Beauty Journalism at London College of Fashion; Digital Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design; in addition to a degree in Psychology at University of East London.

Constantly buoyed, buzzing, and awash with ideas, Michele Quastel is the style engineer dynamo.

Machines on show: Ultimaker, TripodMaker, Zmorph Technologies available: 3D printing, laser cutting, machining, routing, blow moulding, thermal labels, new product designs.

‘MOUSETRAP IS A LEADER IN THE LATEST WAVE OF INTEREST IN 3D PRINTING THAT IS CHANGING THE WORLD OF MANUFACTURING AND BRINGING CREATIVITY TO ANY SMALL BUSINESS WITH AN INNOVATIVE IDEA’

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BECOMING A CONSULTANT 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?

THE BENEFITS 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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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.

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

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GET A DECISION ON YOUR LOAN IN THREE HOURS

Accredo provide secured business loans and leases to start-ups and established businesses.

A principal lender authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Accredo doesn’t rely on credit scoring when considering loans. Instead they consider all applications on their individual merits, allowing them to structure an acceptance for finance requirements that other lenders would simply decline. These stateof-the-art credit and underwriting systems also enable them to react quickly to every opportunity. They consistently exceed expectations, providing written credit responses to more than 85% of all proposals in under three hours.

Their fast decision-making process and flexible approach enable businesses to get the finance they need in a tough economic climate.

Established in 2000, Accredo is a credit-responsive business finance provider that has grown year on year.

Accredo’s flexible and knowledgeable approach – and swift decision-making process – has enabled businesses to secure the finance they need to get started and continue growing at a time when it’s becoming increasingly difficult to secure business finance.

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CONTACT info@accredoltd.co.uk 01444 255915 Fax: 01444 255910

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GET THE FINANCE YOU NEED TO GROW IN A TOUGH ECONOMIC CLIMATE In challenging economic times, when banks aren’t lending as freely as they might have done previously, Accredo pride themselves in encouraging entrepreneurship and business growth in both start-ups and established businesses. As well as business loans, Accredo offer equipment leasing (asset leasing) and, with a wide range of finance and repayment options, they are

able to tailor a business finance solution to each business’ needs, arranging finance from £25,000 up to £500,000 across industries and sectors.

IF YOU NEED BUSINESS FINANCE FAST, SPEAK TO ACCREDO So whether you’re planning a start-up or are an established business, if you need finance for your business fast, or are struggling to get the funds you need from a bank, speak to Accredo.

Why choose Accredo for business finance • • Reassuringly simple paperwork.

• Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

• Loans and leases available from £25k-£500k.

• Flexible first, second, third and fourth charge terms offered.

• Terms range from 3 months to 10 years.

• No automated credit scoring.

• All applications considered on their individual merit.

• Fast decisions (85% are made in under three hours).

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EVERY START-UP NEEDS A GREAT DOMAIN NAME!

CONTACT www.sedo.com/uk carolyn.rodon@sedo.com 617.499.7223

According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. Startups face a unique set of challenges when getting their businesses and products up and running. One of the biggest is creating a successful online presence and securing an effective domain name.

Most initial searches for a domain name result in first choices not being available. So if you’re a new company looking for a company name and try to get the matching domain, you’ll likely be out of luck finding what you are after. There is always the possibility that the domain you want will be available on the high end reseller market, but costs can be prohibitive, especially for start-ups. Many companies end up resorting to their second, third, fourth, and so on choice of domain, none of which is what they really want.

potential customers to remember your internet address and visit the website. It’s similar to seeing an advert on TV, but not having a clue about what company was being advertised one minute later. You may remember all kinds of details about the products or service, but not the actual company name. A mediocre domain can have the same effect.

If it’s not easy to remember, your domain can actually make it difficult for customers to find your company on the web – and that means losing leads and sales.

What does this mean? Well, the domain a start-up ends up with may not be short, easy to remember, or descriptive, all the qualities that make for a great domain name. These things are important because it has to be easy for your customers and

Many successful online businesses have overcome subpar domains in the past. Twitter started out as “twttr” before they were able to obtain Twitter.com, bit. ly eventually invested in bitly.com when they realised that the .ly TLD (top-level domain) was not

reliable due to political conflicts within Libya and Facebook was theFacebook.com before it changed to Facebook.com and then later spent millions on fb.com.

You should make every effort to get the best domain name right from the off. This can be achieved by exploring the new TLD options that go beyond .com, .org, or .net.

The new TLDs open new doors and bring a wide variety of options for naming.

We have seen this already on a smaller scale, with the introductions of .co and .me domains in recent years, but now more than ever you can get extensions that are targeted to your business and customer base like .media, .store, social, and so many more.

There are literally thousands of new extensions available and the world’s only global domain marketplace, Sedo, can help guide you to the right name for your start-up. Our marketplace contains over 18 million domains in the secondary market and our brokerage specialists have the most experience in acquiring the

‘YOU SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GET THE BEST DOMAIN NAME RIGHT FROM THE OFF’.

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ENLIGHTEN TRAINING AND CONSULTENCY, LTD Never have time for HR issues? Need to develop your staff? We can help with clear and affordable solutions from experienced professionals. We have a range of tools to improve your workforce, keep you compliant with the latest legislation, develop your staff, and improve your bottom line.

Robust HR management practices and well trained staff can reduce costs, improve business performance, aid staff retention, and ensure legal compliance. Most small businesses don’t employ an experienced and qualified human resource professional due to cost and because there is insufficient need for a permanent resource.

Whether you are starting out, have bought an existing company or franchise, or are more established, we know management development, training, and up-todate HR policies and processes are always necessary. Our services can keep your HR and training costs to a minimum, avoid the stress and expense of an employment tribunal, and help you manage people-related risks in your organisation.

Whether you want to develop your managers, have a one-off issue that needs resolving, want to introduce a new HR process, or want a review of your current policies and risk areas, we can support you. Enlighten has a friendly team of experienced HR leaders and professionals from a range of sectors and backgrounds.

We always work directly with you to match our consultant to your

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needs and identify the best HR and/or training solution for your company.

Enlighten combines affordability with creativity and experience. We use an evidence based approach to create a bespoke HR solution for your company, helping to drive your business forward. In addition to this, we work with a range of complimentary partner companies to offer extended services to meet your wider business needs.

Our clients span from SMEs to multinationals and large public sector organisations. No job is too small, as we offer a range of services and our pricing structure means you can access affordable expert services without worrying about escalating costs.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU Our HR consultancy can give you instant access to HR expertise without being tied into an ongoing contract for services. We can help you deal with a range of issues, including: •

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current policies and practices Introduction of new policies, such as social media Recruitment and selection processes Support with more complex or major projects, such as introduction of a new appraisal system, company expansion, or redundancies

We offer a range of packages so that you can select the best fit for your individual requirements; alternatively, we can offer you a bespoke package tailored specifically to your needs.

Often, people-issues arise from a lack of early intervention by line managers. We offer a range of management development modules that can be run individually or as part of a broader development programme. We can tailor these to reflect your company policies and processes to help support your managers in dealing effectively with challenging people-issues and prevent them escalating.

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professional potential and deliver successful business results.

Come and speak with us to discuss the options available.

Visit our stand to find out about: • HR health check – We are offering this FREE if you visit us at the Business Show • Bespoke consultancy services – we can help with a current issue, a one-off task, a new HR policy, a project, or business change.

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The dilemma that every small business owner faces: you need access to the very best graduates in order to jumpstart your company, but it’s difficult without the publicity and clout to tempt them to choose you – and it’s even trickier to find the time and resources to manage the hiring process yourself. Give A Grad A Go can solve both of these problems, making it easier for start-ups and SMEs to secure the highest calibre talent.

from marketing, advertising, PR, banking and finance, to IT, tech, sales, and recruitment.

We’ve already placed over 1,000 of the UK’s brightest graduates into businesses ranging from burgeoning start-ups, to globally renowned brands, so no matter what role you’re looking to fill, Give A Grad A Go can help.

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We know every company is different, that’s why we offer a great range of time saving and cost-efficient ways for you to hire graduates. Our popular ‘Placement-to-Permanent’ hire service, which allows you to ‘test

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Over 1,000 of the UK’s brightest graduates have been successfully placed through us We receive over 8,000 CVs every month 75% of our candidates have a 2.1, first, master’s, or PhD In 2014, we became the proud winner of three business and recruitment awards We source candidates with up to five years’ commercial experience Nearly 400 companies have chosen to work with us

drive’ a potential employee’s skills before choosing to take them on permanently, was recognised for a ‘Best Innovation’ honour at the 2014 Best Business Awards.

At Give A Grad A Go, we like to set the best example; that’s why we’re recognised by the Institute of Recruitment Professionals as the ‘Best Company to Work for’, and are a Smarta 100 ‘Best People Business’. We’ve created an environment in which our staff love to work, and this is reflected in the service we give; just ask the nearly 400 companies who have already chosen to partner with us.

IT’S AS EASY AS A, B, CV We receive over 8,000 CVs every month. Over 75% of these are from candidates with a 2.1, first, master’s, or even a PhD. Our dedicated team take care of the

entire initial candidate screening process (over the phone, via skype, and face-to-face). It takes us less than a week to sort through applications and handpick a shortlist of the best applicants for you, and we’ll also arrange interviews on your behalf. We take the time to understand exactly what type of candidates you’re looking for, that’s why 70% of the candidates we shortlist are interviewed; we successfully arranged 2095 interviews in 2014, alone. We also deliver your feedback to candidates, taking the hassle out of hiring. If you like the sound of what we have to offer, please get in touch.

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

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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.

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Online marketing (SEO, PPC & Social Media) is at the centre of all online activity to increase rankings and drive high value traffic to a website. Q-Online’s SEO strengths lie in placing our customers’ websites at the top of search engine results.

What Q-Online offers you: We will work with you as part of your existing team, focusing on improving your business as a whole, not just its visibility. We use 100% manual optimisation to generate the best quality results and deliver innovative campaigns that align with your business goals.

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RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN IS KEY TO ONLINE SUCCESS Media Orb are a full service digital agency. We enable our clients to succeed online through great website design, engaging system development, and high impact SEO and marketing. We understand our client’s needs and deliver market leading e-commerce, responsive web, SEO, and CRM solutions.

RESPONSIVE WEBSITES VS MOBILE WEBSITES

COMPARISON OF KEY FEATURES

When you’re having a website developed, it’s vital that you think of the experience for mobile users.

Nowadays, responsive websites are a necessity rather than just something to consider.

To truly get an idea of which solution is best for your business, it’s useful to do a comparison of key features. Below is a comparison of how mobile websites and responsive websites stack up in key areas:-

With so many people now using smartphones and tablets to access the internet, it would be a huge mistake not to provide an optimised experience for those users.

When it comes to optimising your website for mobile users, you have two choices – a mobile website or a responsive website. These might sound like the same thing but there are actually key differences between the two, which are discussed in detail below.

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USER EXPERIENCE A mobile website is essentially a copy of your existing website, but designed to be optimised for mobile devices. With a mobile website, the server does the work to generate the mobile version of your site when it’s being accessed from a mobile device.

With a responsive website, the screen size and orientation of your website will be dictated by the

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screen it’s being displayed on. This is obviously beneficial as it creates a perfectly optimised experience for any size screen.

m.yoursite.com. With a responsive design, you can keep your already existing domain which will adjust to any size screen.

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The cost of having a mobile website designed will depend on a few key factors. Obviously the designer you hire to create your site will be a big factor, as will the complexity of your website.

Mobile websites are not particularly good if you want a future-proof solution. As new versions of mobile phones and tablets are released, the standard screen size for these devices can easily change. With a responsive website, it doesn’t matter what size the screen is, the site will be fully optimised for the best viewing experience possible.

When creating a site from scratch, it’s usually cheaper to have a responsive site built rather than two separate versions – one for desktop users and one for mobile devices.

DOMAIN PROTECTION When you have a mobile version of your website built, you have to use a sub domain, for example –

CONTACT www.mediaorb.co.uk sales@mediaorb.co.uk 01278 450312

Given the benefits of responsive web design when compared to mobile websites, it’s surprising that some businesses still opt for mobile websites. The reason that companies sometimes do this is down to budget. For older websites, it’s sometimes more economically viable to have a separate mobile version of the site created, rather than having it designed to be responsive from scratch. However, the benefits that come with getting a responsive website usually negate any money saved.

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STRONG-SEO: BE NO 1 ON GOOGLE Strong-SEO offers complete online marketing solutions with strategies in line with your business requirements and goals. For Strong-SEO we believe it’s essential for us to work closely with clients to fully understand the best bespoke marketing campaign for you. After all, every business is unique.

For any business to grow online and to become successful they must have a great online presence.

We understand the fundamental requirement for a website’s ability to be found quickly and easily by potential customers.

Getting websites on page one of Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other major search engines is what we do best. We love to watch businesses grow, which is why we only focus our efforts on one business per industry. Working with businesses from the same sector doesn’t interest us at all.

Working for you whilst doing the same for your competitors makes no sense at all.

Gary Strong, CEO, and Sean Strong, director of Strong SEO, created Strong-SEO as an international company to help

small to large businesses get the maximum exposure with online marketing.

People’s Favourite Web Company Award Winning SEO Company 15 Years’ Experience Advertising with Real Results

We provide the following services: Business Advice and Coaching Domain Name Setup and Management Email Setup and Hosting Logo and Branding Design Website Design E Commerce and Payment Gateway CRM - Customer Relationship Management Phone App Development Social Media Optimisation Search Engine Optimisation Defamation Management Email Marketing Video Production Pay Per Click Panda and Penguin Recovery 24/7 Tech Support

We are not the biggest online marketing company but have built up a great reputation over the years. We are very honest and we take our work very seriously to always achieve the best results for ourselves and for our customers.

For a FREE Website Design and FREE SEO Audits from Strong SEO Contact us or visit us at our stand at The Business Show 2015!

CONTACT www.strong-seo.com info@strong-seo.com 0203 7614 887

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Vistaprint is known as the trusted provider of affordable, quality business cards, but we offer much more.

Empowering small businesses From florists to fitness instructors, designers to dog groomers, all businesses share something very important: the desire to market and promote themselves professionally. We empower millions of small business owners worldwide to do just that.

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Professional marketing made easy We offer hundreds of product options and turnkey marketing solutions for small businesses – from flyers, postcards and brochures, to clothing, signage, email marketing and websites.

All products are completely customisable with intuitive online design tools – you can use your own design or choose from a range of professional templates for your industry. And to help you create a unique and consistent visual identity, we’ve developed technology to automatically generate matching design options. So, for example, you can upload your logo to create a business card and instantly see how it would look on a postcard or letterhead.

Anyone with the passion, ambition and spirit to run a business should have access to customised marketing products that help them connect with customers, professionally and affordably.

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Our constantly expanding product range has been designed to cater to key business needs.

Here are just a few examples - you can find many more products on our website.

If a customer isn’t satisfied for any reason, neither are we. We’ll make it right – from reprinting the order to refunding it in full. We’ll also cover delivery costs. It’s as simple as that.

BUILD AN IDENTITY Business cards, letterheads and T-shirts are just a few of the key products you can personalise with your own logo or design.

And our matching design service ensures a unified and professional image.

GET NOTICED Signage items include banners, lawn signs, car door magnets and posters - perfect for driving customers your way.

PROMOTE Easily design postcards, flyers, brochures and more with our customisable templates covering a wide range of industries and styles.

BE REMEMBERED Pens, can coolers, USB drives and bottle openers make great promotional giveaways and can be personalised simply with contact details, website addresses and more.

Bespoke design services We always aim to create materials that our customers can be proud to put their name on.

In addition to customisable templates, we also offer a personalised one-to-one design service that includes making small changes to an existing design, as well as designing a product entirely from scratch based on a brief.

Bringing your vision to life Simply put, Vistaprint provides professional quality promotional products at affordable prices. Whatever stage your business is at, whatever the budget and whatever your design or technical skills, we offer the online tools and support to bring your vision to life.

Come and see us We’d be delighted to meet you at the show, so feel free to drop by for a chat. You can also see, touch and feel some of our products for yourself.

Come and visit us at stand 1020.

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UNRAVEL YOUR TELEPHONY CREATE YOUR OFFICE ANYWHERE VoIPstudio is a cloud-based business telephone system that frees you to create your office anywhere, with unified communications, simplified billing, significant cost savings, in-built resilience and a huge array of features - all managed through a simple web portal.

The old fashioned way to get a business telephone system was to host a PBX box and network in your own office. Today, smart business of all sizes, from start-ups to global enterprises, are moving their telecoms to the cloud.

VoIPstudio is a cloud-based PBX that delivers high quality, reliable business communications on the internet, desktop handsets and mobile devices.

VoIPstudio frees the start-up business to work from anywhere.

It gives larger organisations a single, simplified and unified telecoms system that empowers performance improvements.

Enterprises can simplify billing with a single provider worldwide, saving time and money.

And because it is a cloud solution, VoIPstudio offers in-built resilience with automatic data backups

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across three global data centers.

So no matter what happens, your calls will follow you and reach your customer communications teams.

The solution delivers lower business costs by providing free internet calls between your staff, reduced rate calls to landlines and mobiles and per second billing.

You pay a small monthly cost per user, so you can scale rapidly by adding and removing staff as necessary, wherever they are in the world.

With virtual numbers available in 50 countries and 5000 cities worldwide, VoIPstudio gives you a global office with only a few clicks – along with the ability to work seamlessly as one team, wherever work takes you.

VoIPstudio provides simplified billing, outstanding call quality and exceptional levels of reliability. The

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system also integrates with a wide range of enterprise CRM tools, including Sales Force, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Sage ACT!

with telephone lines in 50 countries VoIPstudio is available anywhere where there’s an internet

A powerful and agile communications solution Base your office anywhere, move as often as you like

connection, on computers through a browser, on traditional desktop phones and on mobile devices through an app - all integrated and unified, with a single contact numbers for users wherever they are.

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Take control of your billing and costs Predictable costings for more accurate budget forecasts Be more agile - add and remove users with a single click Pay only for what you use Reduce call costs - free calls between staff, reduced rate calls to landlines and mobiles and per second billing Establish a local presence

CONTACT www.voipstudio.com info@voipstudio.com 0203 432 9230

Users can also manage their own settings around voicemail and call forwarding through a simple web portal. It empowers your people to work anywhere and stay in touch, saving money and improving performance.

Because it’s a cloud based solution, you don’t need in-house expertise.

There are no technical challenges to solve. Fill in a simple web form and you can be up and running in minutes. VoIPstudio offers instant deployment with no ongoing maintenance or upgrades to worry about and dedicated 24/7 support. VoIPstudio - it’s your unified, agile business telephone system in the cloud.

This man has a Horizon Hosted phone system from Gamma installed in his office

D COME AN N O S U E E S 0 9 8 D N A ST His company wanted an easy-to-use, complete communications system that linked fixed lines with mobiles for smarter working - ideal for office workers, home workers and mobile workers.

They wanted number porting, training and 24 x 7 UK-based support for complete peace of mind - and just one supplier and one bill for all their telecoms.

They wanted a phone system with a range of great business features to manage calls more effectively, and one that can be configured and controlled by administrators, relieving the burden on the IT team.

They got it - Horizon from Gamma.

Business telecoms in the cloud.

They wanted a system that could be deployed across all their sites, with no capital costs, just a monthly rental.

Telephone: 0333 014 0111 www.gamma.co.uk

It’s easy to change from your existing phone system to a hosted telephony solution. Manage your calls easily and effectively, save money, and maximise productivity.

Give us a call today on 0333 014 0111.

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NFON CLOUD TELEPHONE SYSTEM - NO TWO CLOUDS ARE THE SAME! NFON Cloud Telephone Systems offers companies between two and 249,000 employees the best telephone system in Europe that is fully integrated with Skype for Business. 160 high-end features, excellent reliability, savings on costs and essential security features all contribute to NFON being Europe’s market leader.

NFON is based in London and is fully owned by the German vendor NFON AG which operates in 12 European countries and has been running since 2007. NFON Cloud Telephone System is a leader in its field and delivers an unprecedented level service to all our partners and customers, no matter what their organisation size.

We take the telephone system out of the office and into the NFON high performance computer centres. With an internet connection you can now access your phone system from around the world by phone, computer or smartphone, always connected to the classic telephone network.

And thanks to free for life cloud updates your cloud telephone system is always up to date. We make everyday business life a little simpler, and your communications more secure.

CONTACT www.nfon.com uk-info@nfon.com 0203 740 6740

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NFON For CIOs and IT Managers: Business communication worldwide is undergoing the greatest transformation in its history. Investing in a cloud-based telephone system integrated with Skype for Business is a better way for businesses to guarantee against future changes in technology.

For a full demonstration of the NFON enterprise-grade Cloud Telephone System integrated with Skype for Business, and a discussion with one of our team regarding your needs and requirements, visit our stand (1026) today.

NFON For Network/ IT Resellers & System Integrators: NFON is on a mission to “give network and IT resellers a voice”.

We can accelerate the addition of telephony to your product portfolio with our nStarterPack system. Never walk away from any telephony deal and don’t leave

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money on the table anymore!

Talk with our Channel Sales Managers to find out more about our partner program and enterprise-grade Cloud Telephone System working with Skype for Business. We are 100% channel driven company and every day pass leads to our channel partners!

For Small Businesses: NFON Lite is a new offering from NFON UK in support of Start Up and Small Businesses where cost savings and integrated communications technologies are vital.

With a FREE cloud telephone service for up to 9 numbers, and no sign up fee, NFON Lite delivers the high quality of service you’d expect helping your company to be as agile and flexible as possible.

So, whether you`re a local small business, or an international major enterprise, NFON have a system that will support your needs.

Talk to one of our team today.

NFON Cloud Telephone System because no two clouds are the same!

Hear our Seminar: Because you’re nobody’s guinea pig: Know the truth about your migration to cloud telephony and Skype for Business.

Rami Houbby, Managing Director.

Wednesday 14th May 2015, 15:30 – 16:00, Hall 17.

The enduring dominance of Microsoft has enabled millions of organisations to embrace the benefits of Unified Communications within that familiar environment: Microsoft Lync / Skype for Business.

As collaboration platforms go, Skype for Business has the unique advantage of natively integrating with Microsoft address book contacts, calendar presence and other office applications, as well as more fundamental infrastructure services like Active Directory.

Skype for Business is a powerful and compelling platform, but it has an Achilles’ heel: Come and see for the truth about what you can really do with Skype for Business if you’ve got the seamlessly integrated, out-of-the-box cloud telephony system from NFON UK.

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As well as the live pitching and funding clinics, Angels Den will be holding a series of talks and lectures again this year, throughout both days at the show.

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for when you are ready to seek investment.

If you’re thinking about pitching for investment, but not sure if you’ve got everything as straight as it should be before taking the plunge, Angels Den can help with one-to-one funding clinics throughout both days of the show. These free funding clinics are a great opportunity to chat to an expert about your business and ask any questions you may have about the funding process and Angels Den. To ensure your business stands the best chance of attracting the investment it needs,

simply come to the stand as soon as you can and if they can’t see you right away, they’ll book you in for a one-to-one session with an experienced adviser.

Whether you want to walk away with investment from one of Angels Den’s affluent individuals, or just want to take in the spectacle as part of the audience, Angels Den is always a hit.

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THE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGEMENT TOOL There’s no other way to put it….FlamePost is essential for business growth. For your business to gain awareness, you HAVE to be on social media, and the best way to schedule your posts each day is FlamePost.

Every company needs to share content in order to get more customers and build a leading

brand. With FlamePost, you can quickly and easily add and schedule content which will regularly post onto social channels as often as you like. This results in great regular content posting, resulting in more clicks, more followers, and increases your interaction with customers.

FlamePost ensures your content looks professional when it’s posted to your social channel. It does this by optimizing your content for each social network. It’s great for small and large businesses, and even marketing companies

FlamePost is the best way to professionally post content onto your LinkedIn Groups & Company Page, Your LinkedIn personal timelines, Facebook, Twitter, and WorkProfile - The social network for work and learning... all from one amazing platform.: With FlamePost, your ability to grow a business increases in a simple and quick way. You have to be on social media to gain awareness and the best way to schedule your posts for each day is FlamePost.

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managing content for their clients.

FlamePost is the best way to professionally post content onto numerous social media platforms, including: • Facebook • Your LinkedIn company page/ your personal timeline • Twitter • WorkProfile.org Simple, affordable, and highly effective, FlamePost is the most professional way to advertise products and services, and is

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Business plan preparation Financial forecasts Management information systems Raising finance Dealing with Enterprise & Gov Agencies Buy or sell a business Plan for expansion Profit/cash flow analysis

• Quote must have been obtained at The Business Show 2015.

• Quote valid for 30 days after the show.

* 1st full year of our Entrepreneurs Business Service for Sole Traders/Limited Companies.

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GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CLOUD WITH OUTSOURCERY

Outsourcery’s cloud services can transform the way you work, making it easier for you to communicate and collaborate with your customers, business partners and suppliers and taking away the headache of managing on-premises IT – so you can concentrate on growing your business.

So what are the benefits of going cloud?

Access anytime, anywhere, on any device Cloud services, including email and Unified Communications, can be accessed remotely from any location with an internet connection, enabling employees to be productive and connect, wherever they are

‘Pay as you go’ monthly subscriptions

Provider, helping organisations in all sectors, of all sizes

Outsourcery’s cloud solutions don’t require an up-front investment or cash injection, so you only pay for services you use, with a simple monthly subscription

make sense of the cloud. Our dedicated team of cloud

The ability to scale up as your business grows

experts will work closely with you, to help improve your

We offer fully scalable solutions, so as your business grows your cloud services will grow too, meeting your business needs however big or small

Outsourcery is a world-leading, UK-based Cloud Services

existing IT and Communications services, with cloud solutions built on market-leading Microsoft software and best-of-breed hardware from Dell and HP.

Peace of mind with secure UK-based cloud

includes hybrid cloud solutions, Infrastructure-as-a-

Outsourcery’s cloud platforms are based out of highly robust, secure UK data centres which offer both geographical diversification and data sovereignty, so you can rest assured your data is safe at all times

Service and Software-as-a-Service, like Lync, Exchange

A dedicated team of cloud experts

and Dynamics CRM.

Outsourcery’s cloud experts will offer comprehensive support from the day you start on your cloud journey, with industry-leading SLAs, meaning your IT team can focus on adding business value, not just ‘keeping-the-lights-on’

Outsourcery’s secure and accredited cloud offering

To find out more about how Outsourcery’s cloud services could help you grow your business, get in touch today.

Our dedicated team of experts are always ready to talk cloud.

Just email info@outsourcery.co.uk quoting THE BUSINESS SHOW for a free, no-obligation cloud consultation.

0843 366 6060 www.outsourcery.co.uk

@outsourcery #letstalkcloud

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WAREHOUSING, FULFILMENT, LOGISTICS

R.T. Page offers a complete 3PL (third party logistics) service to all E-commerce retailers.

R.T. Page has been in business since 1946, and its board of directors still includes Bob and Derek Page, sons of the company’s founder. However, the operation has taken a new direction in recent years.

The company focuses on specialist warehousing and third party logistics, an area that is becoming increasingly important to online retailers. We still provide a transport service, but we use third party hauliers; this means we can tailor the delivery precisely to the shipment and provide the best service without having to keep a range of expensive trucks and vans sitting in the yard.

R.T. Page now provides a sophisticated warehousing operation in 70,000 sq. ft. of purpose built space, providing everything from import operations to storage and onward logistics. Increasingly the company provides a warehouse pick and pack service for E-commerce businesses that purchase their goods and sell online; these customers could be operating from a single office or even a spare room at home.

Nowadays, people can order their stock and sell online without even seeing the items they purchased; the goods are delivered to us and we store, pick and pack, and distribute to their customers. We can even take the orders ourselves

via our warehouse management system.

Here at R.T. Page we store everything from bottled water to wooden flooring, and have a skilled workforce that takes a great deal of pride in its work and applies traditional family firm values to a modern business opportunity.

Find out more at www.rtpage.co.uk

CONTACT www.rtpage.co.uk info@rtpage.co.uk 01903 736300

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LEADERS IN OFFERING TRUE BUSINESS VALUE Welcome to Q-Online, a performance-based digital marketing agency based in Surrey, and which offers unrivalled expertise and experience in a wide range of services within online marketing.

Q-Online works with all kinds of companies, from start-ups to internationally recognised brands.

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Services include: • SEO marketing • PPC advertising • Local search marketing • Blogging and reputation building • Strategic consultancy services • Web design and development • Mobile and desktop applications Q-Online will work with you as part of your existing team, focussing on improving your business as a whole, not just its visibility. We use 100% manual optimisation to generate the best

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quality results online and deliver innovative campaigns that align with your business goals and pack an emotional punch.

When you work with Q-Online, you’re guaranteed 100% transparency and Year over year growth in traffic. Our expertise can place your company well above the competition, thanks to our knowledge and search marketing leadership. Contact us today to discuss how we can help your business achieve an enviable online reputation and a solid increase in traffic.

LET’S TALK CLOUD BUSINESS IS GOING CLOUD. IS YOURS? TALK TO THE CLOUD EXPERTS Outsourcery provides award-winning cloud IT and communications services built on the Microsoft cloud platform.

Let us help your business embrace the power of cloud.

Talk to us today

0843 366 6060 www.outsourcery.co.uk

@outsourcery #letstalkcloud

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CHOOSING THE DRINKING RIGHT BUSINESS WATER BANK ACCOUNT BOILER CO

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.

Join over 30,000 businesses that we’ve helped with our low cost Business Current Account: • • •

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If you are applying with a High Street Bank, be aware that account setup times can often take a number of weeks, with the possibility of being declined depending on your credit history.

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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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Annual fee of £49 Free to pay in cash Free to receive bank transfers Free to set up Direct Debits Free UK card spend

CONTACT www.mycashplus.co.uk/sme sales@cashplus.co.uk 0203 617 5768

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The Drinking Water Boiler Co is a specialist supplier of mains fed-water boilers for all businesses, this means that you can now do away with your office kettle or urn! Our boilers will save your company and you staff both time and money. The range of boilers we offer will be able to meet all of your demands for hot water at all peak times during the day. We supply both counter top and wall mounted boilers to fit anywhere within your business. We will service and maintain your boiler for you to ensure that it will always deliver you hot filtered water.

We also offer a free health check of your current hot water provision within your business; do you currently have any of the following issues?

1. Scaling up 2. Poor hot water output 3. Bad taste 4. Water not hot enough Does this image ring true at your company?

If so, then we think it is time you got in touch with us!

CONTACT www.thedrinkingwaterboilerco.co.uk info@thedrinkingwaterboilerco.co.uk 0118 918 0168

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EXHIBITIONSTANDS.CO.UK PROUDLY LAUNCH THEIR POP UP SHOPS

Exhibitionstands.co.uk are thrilled to be exhibiting at The Business Show 2015 to launch their brand new innovative product, pop up Shops. There will be two pop-up shops on display at the show, one for indoor use and one for outdoor use.

There’s been a lot of activity and excitement at Exhibitionstands. co.uk HQ over the last few months but at last we can reveal our pop up shops… and we couldn’t think of a better show to launch them!

This product specifically appeals to start-ups and SMEs because they are so versatile and portable.

They can be used in unique environments which are normally out of reach to small businesses, such as shopping centres and high streets. They not only provide individuals with an affordable way of starting up new ventures, but they will also appeal to larger companies that want to showcase their products at various types of events.

We offer an indoor version and an outdoor version depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. They can also be scaled up and down depending on the size, need, and products/ services offered. They can be used at conferences and events, outdoor festivals, as information kiosks, in shopping centres, in company receptions, and hospitality areas.

In this age of online selling, unsurprisingly the high street has taken a severe battering and more and more units are just left empty. Our pop up shops give an alternative to selling from an expensive unit and we are seeing pop up retail becoming more and more popular.

So, how do they work? It really couldn’t be simpler. The pop up shop comprises of a lightweight yet very strong framework which can be erected by one person in approximately 20 minutes (and doesn’t require a degree in engineering), and custom graphic panels are then applied to maximise on

your branding and advertising.

Panels are interchangeable to allow for different branding at different events or venues. Once dismantled, the shop is so portable it can be transported easily in a small car, saving on manpower and transport costs.

On our stand at The Business Show we will be showcasing an example of both an indoor and outdoor pop up shop. The indoor version is mocked up as a coffee shop, complete with a working coffee machine and everything you would need to run your own portable coffee shop. Our outdoor shop is a cool London bus containing merchandise, as you would see at a concert or festival.

Both are just examples of what you can do with our pop up shops.

No matter what idea you have in your head, it’s pretty safe to assume our pop-up shop can deliver it, from info pods to counter retail outlets – absolutely anything is possible. Come and visit us on stand 662 to see an exciting new opportunity for yourself and see how our pop up shops can put you face to face with your audience.

CONTACT www.exhibitionstands.co.uk sales@exhibitionstands.co.uk 0845 604 4414

Exhibitionstands.co.uk is part of Stand 4 Ltd, who also design, build, sell, or hire exhibition stands.

We also sell roller banners, pop up stands, indoor and outdoor displays, lighting, event furniture, and everything you will need to showcase your products and services at an exhibition or event.

We are located in the heart of the Hampshire countryside and have become a trusted service provider. We install many exhibition stands for various clients including Nublue on stand 212 at this same event.

‘OUR POP UP SHOPS GIVE AN ALTERNATIVE TO SELLING FROM AN EXPENSIVE UNIT AND WE ARE SEEING POP UP RETAIL BECOMING MORE AND MORE POPULAR’

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Steve Knowles will be speaking at the show about how you can make sure that you are paying the right amount of tax; no more, no less. He’ll be sharing his 30 years of experience in dealing with HMRC, both avoiding and resolving investigations.

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AN INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE STAFFING SOLUTION Cloud Employee Ltd is a UK company specialising in supplying businesses with dedicated and skilled web developers.

Affordable and experienced, they save client’s staffing costs, allowing them to concentrate on other areas of their business.

AN INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE SOLUTION Cloud Employee’s solution is very different to traditional outsourcing agencies. Its founders, Seb Hall and Nick Hargreaves, are British born, with Seb living and working in London, and Nick in the Philippines. Both had previously worked with outsourcing agencies and foreign freelancers before creating Cloud Employee. With previous experience of working in the Philippines, where they successfully grew an infrastructure from scratch with over 80 staff members and implemented advanced recruitment procedures, training, and management

systems, both believed there must be a way to do the same with the UK’s booming SME scene. They endured every imaginable pitfall in growing their business in the Philippines, and have worked tirelessly to perfect their processes in the UK. The company is now registered in the UK with offices in London and Newcastle, as well as Manila and Cebu in the Philippines.

Essentially, Cloud Employee provide UK companies with handpicked, pre-screened individuals that clients can then interview, technical test, and select before any commitment is made. They work UK time-zone from their Manila and Cebu offices, Monday to Friday, via Skype, email, etc.

Providing recruitment, supervised office facilities, hardware, software, and ongoing daily communication when needed, Cloud Employee builds the strong and long-lasting relationship between developer and company that is so important if success is to be achieved.

BUSINESS GROWTH – SMEs Across the UK, it’s known that there is a lack of supply when

it comes to web developers.

This has pushed UK freelancer prices to new extremes, which is simply unaffordable for many UK businesses. Cloud Employee’s solution gives businesses wanting to grow and take on more work access to highly skilled web developers selected within a secure and supervised environment. By supporting businesses in their growth, they enable them to spend more of their budget on other resources such as research or sales and marketing staff.

STARTUPS The UK tech startup scene is growing at a rapid rate. The UK is now one of the world’s hubs in terms of innovation and producing people that want to solve problems and create businesses.

When building an app, website, or piece of software from scratch, prices can be extremely high and daunting. Added pressure comes from most entrepreneurs having to use hard earned savings or money from friends and family.

Cloud Employee know that every penny counts when starting a business; they hope their solution will encourage more people to take the plunge and create tech businesses.

ACCESS Having had offices in the Philippines for a number of years, developing a deep understanding of the local culture and business environment, a large network of talent has been grown within the IT community. In collaboration with universities and schools, interns are regularly taken in throughout the year. There’s a staggering amount of talent available in the Philippines, and with universities producing over 35,000 computer science graduates each year, working in every technical language available (PHP, Magento, .Net, Wordpress, iOS, and Android, etc), it’s an exciting place to be. A reluctance exists amongst UK directors to work straightaway with foreign developers, but Cloud Employee deliver a transparent service, offering absolute control, quality, and peace of mind.

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DIGITIA: DIGITAL MARKETING AND BUSINESS GROWTH CONSULTANTS Not getting results from your digital marketing strategy? Concerned that your marketing agency is missing a trick?

Not sure where to start when ‘going digital’?

We quizzed fast-growing digital marketing agency Digitia on how they achieve record results for their multi-million pound SME clients.

Who is Digitia?

Digitia was created by accident in 2012. We started with a graduate recruitment company, but were unhappy with the marketing services available at the time. We weren’t getting a return and didn’t understand enough to know why.

We therefore set about learning digital marketing for ourselves.

Within 12 months, we’d learnt so much and achieved such great results that we started generating interest from other SME Directors, and Digitia was born!

Since then, we’ve grown 6-fold and are lucky to be working with multi-million pound SMEs across the UK, advising, implementing, and measuring their digital marketing strategies.

LET’S CUT TO THE CHASE…HOW DO YOU GET RESULTS? Well, it has taken us a few years to develop our model and to be honest, you do have to constantly evaluate and adapt in digital marketing in order to evolve with the market.

Our approach is based on a fivestage model: Firstly, we interview our client’s directors and key team members to define the purpose of the

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marketing project and get a benchmark for where the company sits in their own minds.

You’d be amazed how many different answers we get when we ask “tell us what you do as a business?” Before embarking on any marketing strategy, you need to know what you’re about and what you want as a result of the campaign; we ensure this is defined before any work begins.

Next, we research the market, including competitors, and we even interview existing clients to find out where our client sits in the market, and what they need to understand and act on to hit their newly defined marketing goals.

Interviewing our clients’ clients always give us great insights and prompts new ideas!

Thirdly, we get busy creating the campaign. We never ‘just start tweeting’. We plan our campaign in advance and ensure all of the required content – videos, blogs, adverts, paid ads, etc – are ready to go before we go live. For us, it was important to build ‘the delivery team’ in house to focus on creating results based content and we therefore have developers, designers, content writers, etc within our business.

The next stage is LAUNCH! During the launch phase we evaluate data on an almost daily basis and ask ourselves: “What more can we do to generate leads today?”

To complete the cycle, we review the campaign results in detail, asking “Why did this happen?”, and “What do we need to stop, start, and continue in campaign 2?”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO DIRECTORS WHEN WORKING WITH A DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY? For us, it’s really simple: always start with the end in mind and

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measure the outcomes you’d expect at pre-agreed milestones – the goals should never change… the actions should! With this activity, you need a strong mix of figure based measures and non-figure based measures such as ‘corporate video launched’ in Month 2.

Another thing you need at this level is to build a really strong relationship with your agency. At Digitia, we frequently speak to our clients to review the achievements of the last week and agree the priorities for the week ahead. We also meet monthly to run through progress against goals. This helps us to stay really focused on output against project objectives and prevents us from going off course!

Our last piece of advice would be to get involved! I know people like to ‘outsource’ work, but it doesn’t work with marketing.

You have to partner with your providers to develop a truly results based campaign that builds your company’s brand in line with your

CONTACT ix7.co.uk business@ix7.co.uk 0191 516 1031

vision. Imagine the agency as your marketing team, but in another office. Keep in touch, get involved and provide as much help in terms of input, access to the team, and feedback as you can!

WHY SHOULD AN SME CONSIDER WORKING WITH DIGITIA? Well, we understand that there are a lot of marketing companies that talk the talk and promise results, but don’t deliver them.

Digitia is different. We are results, goals, and objectives focused, and continuously strive to show the level of value we provide our clients.

Working with us means partnering with us: we become your internal marketing department to complete your company. This means we work incredibly closely with you to develop a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy that helps you to achieve your plans.

Not only do we think strategically and innovatively to create your long-term marketing plan, but we have the technical skills in-house to produce the material you need to deliver it.

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MOTIVATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Yes, it’s true. Motivation and enthusiasm is contagious, viral, and lubricates success. The best people love to work in a happy, motivated dream team, and customers love to buy from them.

You need a high energy, high performing, and enthusiastic team, don’t you? How do you attract them and keep them motivated? It all starts with YOU. Firstly, you need clarity yourself about who you are and what your business is about. That’s what you believe about the world, not just what you do and how you do it.

Your team need to believe what you believe about the business, or motivation will always be limited.

In fact, without knowing why you do what you do will make motivation difficult for you, too.

Your perfect customers are looking for companies that hold the

same values. Whatever industry, whatever the service or the product, I bet there’s likely to be lots of people who do what you do. So who are you? What makes you different? How do all those others who are “different” but like you, find you?

Secondly, you need to develop a creative, curious, goal focused mind-set to inspire others. What does your business plan look like?

A bit like War and Peace, but big enough to impress the bank manager? Or is it all in your head?

War and Peace might impress the bank manager but it won’t inspire you or your team to an actionable work plan. Oh...and neither will what’s just in your head. A three year strategy can be worked out on a side of A4 paper with two more pages for your year one detailed milestones. It could all fit on a couple of boards on a wall; and it doesn’t have to be dry and boring.

I bet you have a budget for marketing, but do you have a planned budget to develop

yourself and your team? Guess what, the government is willing to help if you have big ideas for rapid growth. They will support your development through the GrowthAccelerator scheme.

Let’s talk about the fluffy stuff now, like trust, relationship, and communication.

Whether on or offline, you can’t grow your business without it. Business is about people; understand people and you understand business. Building these skills up to create excellent

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relationships inside the business, with customers and in the wider market can have powerful results.

How self-aware are you? And what’s your attitude to failure or negative feedback? Failure or any kind of feedback is learning you paid your fees for just the same as if you sat in the classroom, but you have to know what to do with it.

Susanna Statton of S&A Coaching has a background in helping organisations and the individuals that run them, grow.

With a background in helping organisations and the individuals that run them grow so that they can perform at their best Susanna Statton of S&A Coaching will provide help with: • • • • • • • •

Coaching for leaders where new territory is being embarked upon.

Coaching for business start ups or businesses that want to grow.

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Creating a clear vision and values.

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ENERGISE YOUR MARKETING We help our clients build powerful marketing strategies, campaigns and teams. We research deeply, strengthen existing skills, unleash creativity, develop rigorous plans and execute them impeccably.

BRANDING, CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT, WEBSITE MANAGEMENT, CONTENT MARKETING, DIGITAL ADVERTISING, PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATION, DISPLAY ADVERTISING AND PPC, SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL MARKETING, COPYWRITING, GRAPHIC DESIGN.

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TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Recently, there have been considerable changes in the way we communicate. The introduction of smartphones has seen the role of the mobile device within the office change forever. The emergence of cloud technology, coupled with the increasing accessibility of superfast broadband, means that your business can embrace a whole host of business-specific technologies, allowing you to work smarter.

In the past, businesses viewed their telecommunications as just a basic necessity rather than an asset.

However, as times have changed, telecoms have become an area for significant benefit for businesses.

It is the role of the provider to demonstrate just what it could bring to your business; not just the usual improvements in efficiency or cost savings, but also a new way of collaborative working.

Remote or mobile working is a term that is used regularly across a vast array of industries. It implies a level of flexibility that enables staff to work from any given location with an internet or data connection. And whilst many businesses claim to have remote staff, the question is ‘do they really?’ Can you truly say your staff remain productive, contactable, and part of your business wherever they are?

During 2013, 24% of businesses purchased cloud computer services (Office for National Statistics) Born out of the emergence of ‘the cloud’, Office 365 has created the platform for true ‘remote working’. Taking advantage of the superfast 4G network and the enhancements in smartphones and tablets, Office 365 deems the term ‘head office’ as redundant.

Encompassing products such as Lync and SharePoint, Office 365 is far more than just Word or Excel.

But what does that mean for your business?

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With the introduction of cloud based services that work across multiple devices and platforms, many employees are now using more than one device and working from more than one location.

COMMUNICATE Put simply, Lync connects your staff. Whether by instant message, voice or video, it acts as a web, connecting your employees together to enhance your day-today communications. The unique function ‘Presence’ even lets you indicate your status, so others can see if you’re on a call or when you are free.

The bigger picture of having the capabilities of a feature like Lync within your business, is that you can significantly reduce the number of costly business journeys for meetings with suppliers or customers. As well as the cost savings, it allows you to make more effective use of your time, and as they say in business, ‘time is money’.

COLLABORATE With the idea of flexible working comes the worry of people working in silos and a lack of collaboration, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Through the use of SharePoint, your staff can work together seamlessly on

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Remote working requires connectivity.

Without this, productivity is heavily impacted and you or your staff can become disconnected from your business. With O2’s MiFi product ‘Pop Up Office’ you can generate your own 4G hotspot.

Using a MiFi unit, your staff can connect to the internet, access emails or download documents and even take part in video conferences; essentially this unit enables them to work just as if they were in the office.

Connectivity is vital to a business and O2’s Pop Up Office can ensure your staff have the access they need, wherever they are.

projects, updating files in real time for others to review. In order to avoid any confusion, only the latest version is stored, reducing the tireless and unnecessary email circulations.

productivity is heavily impacted, and you or your staff can become disconnected from your business.

With O2’s MiFi product ‘Pop Up Office’, you can generate your own 4G hotspot.

When it comes to the business benefits of cloud computing, it is more a question of when you should adopt it, rather than if. The reality is that if your competition hasn’t already adopted cloud computing, it won’t be long until they do. The introduction of Office 365 is more than just a software upgrade, it is a business upgrade.

Make sure you are the one benefitting from cost reductions, enhanced collaboration, and higher levels of service, and don’t get left behind; that’s where Daisy Connect can help you.

Using a MiFi unit, your staff can connect to the internet, access emails, download documents, and even take part in video conferences. Essentially, this unit enables them to work just as if they were in the office.

Remote working requires connectivity. Without this,

Connectivity is vital to a business and O2’s Pop Up Office can ensure your staff have the access they need, wherever they are.

CONTACT www.daisyconnect.co.uk info@daisyconnect.co.uk 0333 320 1130

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CLARITY, CONVICTION, CARE…ETHOS IS CRUCIAL, WHATEVER YOU DO! Cloud Employee Ltd is a UK company specialising in supplying businesses with dedicated and skilled web developers.

Affordable and experienced, they save client’s staffing costs, allowing them to concentrate on other areas of their business.

Cloud Employee’s solution is very different to traditional outsourcing agencies. Its founders, Seb Hall and Nick Hargreaves, are British born, with Seb living and working in London, and Nick in the Philippines. Both had previously worked with outsourcing agencies and foreign freelancers before creating Cloud Employee. With previous experience of working in the Philippines, where they successfully grew an infrastructure from scratch with over 80 staff members and implemented advanced recruitment procedures, training, and management systems, both believed there must be a way to do the same with the UK’s booming SME scene. They endured every imaginable pitfall

in growing their business in the Philippines, and have worked tirelessly to perfect their processes in the UK. The company is now registered in the UK with offices in London and Newcastle, as well as Manila and Cebu in the Philippines.

Essentially, Cloud Employee provide UK companies with handpicked, pre-screened individuals that clients can then interview, technical test, and select before any commitment is made. They work UK time-zone from their Manila and Cebu offices, Monday to Friday, via Skype, email, etc.

Providing recruitment, supervised office facilities, hardware, software, and ongoing daily communication when needed, Cloud Employee builds the strong and long-lasting relationship between developer and company that is so important if success is to be achieved.

BUSINESS GROWTH – SMEs Across the UK, it’s known that there is a lack of supply when it comes to web developers.

This has pushed UK freelancer prices to new extremes, which

is simply unaffordable for many UK businesses. Cloud Employee’s solution gives businesses wanting to grow and take on more work access to highly skilled web developers selected within a secure and supervised environment. By supporting businesses in their growth, they enable them to spend more of their budget on other resources such as research or sales and marketing staff.

STARTUPS The UK tech startup scene is growing at a rapid rate. The UK is now one of the world’s hubs in terms of innovation and producing people that want to solve problems and create businesses.

When building an app, website, or piece of software from scratch, prices can be extremely high and daunting. Added pressure comes from most entrepreneurs having to use hard earned savings or money from friends and family.

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YOU CAN LOVE RECRUITING TOO! Recruitment can be easy, low-cost, and effective if you know how. With so many different companies offering recruitment services, how can you distinguish between them? We’ll give you a quick guide…

JOB BOARDS These can be cost-effective if you use one or two, but your jobseeker reach will be limited so you might not be able to find the perfect person. You’ll also need to do all the administration yourself.

Questions to ask: How many applications did a similar job get in/near this location? Do you know if they were suitable for the role?

JOB BOARD RESELLERS A number of companies just re-sell job board advertising space and they don’t usually include the top-performing job boards. The seemingly cheap ‘fixed fees’ can

get quite expensive if you need to add ‘extras’ like advert writing or more comprehensive advertising.

They often rely on auto keyword filtering to shortlist CVs and you’ll usually receive applications to your inbox, making things a bit hard to organise.

Questions to ask: Where exactly will my job be advertised for your base price? What ‘extras’ do you charge for? How do you screen for suitability? How do I review the applications I receive?

AGENCIES/HEAD HUNTERS These are the most expensive, but you’ll want to use this type of company when you’re looking to fill a highly-specialised role; so if you’re looking for a Swedishspeaking Scala Developer, these are your guys. The downside is you’ll only see candidates they decide to put forward, and it’s possible that some of those people may not be actively job seeking.

Questions to ask: What are your fees? Do you only work with active jobseekers?

ONLINE RECRUITERS There aren’t many of this company type; there aren’t many of this company type and you should clarify exactly what you get for your money, as some companies have complex pricing and service structures.

Questions to ask: How exactly do you work? Can you send me a detailed list of your services and prices?

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customer care and a commitment to transparency.

WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? We offer a broad selection of recruitment solutions to suit all budgets, and we’re able to charge fixed fees because we sell a comprehensive service, not individual people or advertising space. Our jobs are published across all the top-ranked job boards (which we will happily give you a list of!) so they receive the greatest exposure possible to active jobseekers, and your account manager personally screens applications for suitability – no robots allowed!

You’ll receive a database to review and communicate with your applicants, and you can email or download CVs if you need to. We always let you see every candidate that has applied, even if we’ve ranked them as unsuitable.

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SMEs THAT IMPORT INTO THE UK WASTE MILLIONS

In 2011, we had an import-export business, and made regular international payments to our suppliers. Back then, banks were our only option and, oh boy, it was a nightmare.

SOLUTION BORN OUT OF FRUSTRATION Each week we were transferring £2000-£3000, and wasting up to £150 per transaction on the bank’s hidden exchange and transfer fees. This amounted to more than £7500 a year. For a small business like us, that was really painful. But thanks to this frustration, we were inspired to find a solution.

Three years and more than 70,000 happy customers later, in addition to the standard service we offer consumers, we have introduced

the world’s first ‘prepaid’ international money transfer service for small and medium sized enterprises. With TransferGo, an ordinary business that imports goods or services from overseas, can save up to £10,000 each year.

We have hundreds of businesses in the UK who already love it.

Our model is based on ‘local-in’ and ‘local-out’ transactions. A business makes a transfer to our local bank account in its country.

We then pay a receiver from our local bank account in receiver’s country. That’s why it costs so little and takes so fast.

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Benefits for SMEs TransferGo is the smart way for SMEs to send money abroad.

The idea is innovative, yet pretty simple. A business purchases a prepaid money transfer plan and receives in return: • • • • •

Best deal in the market 100% money back guarantee Fixed conversion rate guarantee Next business day delivery guarantee Savings of up to 90% on bank fees

SMEs ARE KING Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) rule the world in impact on national economies. Our mission is to make international money transfers frictionless and accessible to them.

We strongly believe we can help businesses save time and money with the best offer in the market for international money transfers.

To support the diverse needs of SMEs, we have created several prepaid plans to accommodate variations in business size, crossborder flows and frequency of transfers. For example, the total cost for sending £30,000 is just £149, while for more frequent senders we would suggest a £100,000 plan for only £399.

There is also an enterprise plan with even lower prices for those that transfer larger amounts.

With these plans you won’t worry anymore about hidden FX and other fees. Our model is not only the best deal in the market, but also the most transparent. Just as importantly, because you pay for a plan in advance, we can guarantee destination amount and no FX, and no transfer fees. Zero. Nada.

The plans come with no limit on the number of transfers a business can make, and there is no expiration date for the balance.

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Even better, we guarantee a 100% refund on any unused balance, which comes with a guarantee of next day delivery.

How does that compare to the currency conversion and transfer fees you currently pay your bank or broker?

SO WHAT ABOUT BANKS AND BROKERS? On average, banks charge up to 4% and have been handling people and businesses unfairly for many years. They charge large currency conversion and transfer fees, which aren’t communicated openly.

With regards to brokers, if a business is not too small, it could expect to get a “honeymoon” pricing, but usually discounts run out and businesses are left with above mid­market currency exchange rates.

To make life a never-ending honeymoon, TransferGo gives businesses the best deals in the market.

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DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL – MAXIMISE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE Website trends change quickly which makes it more of a challenge for businesses to capitalise on their online presence.

A better web presence doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need a complete overhaul of the site.

However, there are a few nifty things which can make a tangible difference.

I think we’re all agreed that a business’ online presence is an essential element in a company’s brand and go-to-market strategy.

We believe a domain-led web approach is the best one, but let’s assume you’ve already followed best practice for choosing your website address name and are about to, or have already launched, your website.

It’s very likely it won’t be perfect from day one; there are some common pitfalls many first time website owners make which it is advisable to address. Launching your site is just the beginning of course, and there’s plenty still to be done to keep it up to date and to ensure you are maximising its potential.

IGNORE SMARTPHONES AT YOUR PERIL Analysis from IDC predict global smartphone shipments will reach 1.873 billion units in 2018. That’s a lot of people who will very likely be choosing to get their news and information via a mobile device, regardless of whether they’re sat at home or on the move. Not having a mobile optimised site

will also affect your search engine optimization (SEO) rankings.

If your website is not currently optimised for the small screen then make this a priority. Ideally draft in an expert, or if your budget is limited there are some inexpensive tools to create a mobile-friendly website from your current one.

Cut the distractions, but add more images Good website design is somewhat subjective, but there are a few generally agreed rules. If you got carried away at the design stage with cheesy music or excessive use of pop-ups, get rid of these distractions. Splash pages with ‘enter site here’ now regularly appear among the top irritating website features lists, so consider removing these as well. They block visitors from getting to the information they need which is the whole purpose of the website.

CUT THE UNNECESSARY DISTRACTIONS, BUT USE MORE IMAGES. If your site is text heavy, try adding more images – pictures are a big trend right now in all types of media. The whole social media phenomenon has created a generation of people used to getting information in succinct ways, whether through an update on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. By using big, bold images that are relevant and enhance your brand, you will more likely capture visitors and keep them on your site longer.

Avoid excessive or ‘unnatural’ links Search engines like Google are getting tougher on sites which have links intended to manipulate page rankings; for example, websites that exchange goods, services, or money for links.

John Morris is the Chief Operating Officer at UK2 Group, a leader in web hosting and internet services. Based in the heart of start-up territory in Shoreditch, London, UK2 Group’s businesses offer a range of services including domain names, website builders, web hosting, VPS and dedicated servers. The company’s history stretches back nearly two decades and its UK2.net business has sold more than 4 million domain names (aka website addresses) to customers from more than 200 countries globally.

Displaying credible, bona fide companies at the top of their search results is their bread and butter, after all. The general advice is to simply keep the links relevant and just go after sites that you’d want to be associated with if search engines were not around.

Avoid going down the tempting path of ‘if you link to me, I’ll link to you’ – Google’s algorithms are getting smarter and if they penalise you then your site will slip down the page rankings, hidden from the world you’re trying to conquer!

KEEP THINGS MOVING Your homepage should never be static. It’s not always for small businesses to devote huge swathes of time updating their websites, but even small changes to your homepage will give visitors confidence there’s a credible business behind it. Out of date content really is a big turn off; Christmas greetings and promotions left on until February just look sloppy, and people don’t choose to buy products and services from companies they don’t trust.

A final word on social media, which can of course drive visitors to your website. You’re very likely to be considering a social media campaign, even at a basic level.

This is absolutely the right thing to do. Just remember you need to keep this content moving – social media is hugely time consuming, and if you start posting updates it’s really important you continue to do so. Visitors to your site won’t feel confident in your company if the last blog post is dated 10 months earlier.

as a small business you won’t have time to do everything. One final consideration which may work for you is to conduct some user testing and just focus on improving areas which fall out of this process. There are lots of tips on how to go about this online, but simply asking friends, colleagues, and family for honest feedback will give you an idea of areas you should address as a priority. It is always a good idea to regularly review and make adjustments to your site.

John Morris is the chief operating officer at UK2 Group, a leader in web hosting and internet services.

Based in the heart of start-up territory in Shoreditch, London, UK2 Group’s businesses offer a range of services, including domain names, website builders, web hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers. The company’s history stretches back nearly two decades, and its UK2.net business has sold more than four million domain names (aka website addresses) to customers from more than 200 countries globally.

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Today, the Business Shaper Group Ltd is a franchise company with shapers working together to help SME companies gain access to business grants in order to grow. In addition to this, we have shapers in the core areas: marketing, HR, and business consultancy to help overcome business hurdles or help them reach their vision.

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WHY IT’S TIME TO FUTUREPROOF YOUR TALENT Getting the right talent for your business to succeed is not just about recruiting. As Vauxhall Motors knows, you need to play the long game if you want to get ahead…..

Talent management is something that most businesses will have heard of; many have even developed activities and initiatives to support it. But all too often these activities focus on fulfilling immediate needs rather than addressing long term aspirations.

Just as your organisation would look to the future to identify and plan for any opportunities or risks, exploring how your people and their talents fit into the future of your business is essential.

By thinking about your people and the type of talent you will need in the months and years to come, you are planning for future success – and building real time engagement along the way.

One business that has really taken this on board is IIP Gold accredited automotive manufacturer Vauxhall Motors. In a constantly evolving industry, where innovation is coveted and the highest skills are needed to support it, Vauxhall has taken the discovery of talent and where to find it very seriously and as a result have attracted new people and become an employer of choice.

From graduate schemes and apprenticeships to developing the talents of existing team members across the organisation, Vauxhall looks at how people can bring value to the business over the long

term and how their people can benefit individually, too.

HR Director Phil Millward is a prime example. Phil started as an apprentice at Vauxhall over 45 years ago. Through the years he has been continually encouraged to develop and progress and now heads up a team of over 3800 people, as well as sitting on senior boards overseeing the household brand name.

Vauxhall adopt numerous methods to ensure employees are continuously developing. They’ve rolled out dedicated leadership development, management development, and vision and values training courses over the last three years in order to build authentic, genuine, and proactive leaders.

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organisations, Vauxhall understand the value of development beyond core roles in order to engender loyalty, trust, and engagement in its team. The company encourages employees to participate in committees and forums outside of work, such as associations with school governing bodies or skill sharing with other organisations.

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The world is a changing place and over recent weeks we have witnessed a rise in terrorist activity, not just in hostile regions but more on our own doorstep, including Europe. Unfortunately it is a time where people need to now think twice about where they travel to, whether on business trips or holidays. It is fair to say that each of us value our safety, and this is the reason that people now need to be pro-active in their approach to travel and in particular organisations responsible for staff travelling overseas.

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The CiNPLAT platform allows for timely and relevant information direct to the person’s smartphone or tablet and allows a friend, colleague, or employer to monitor and track the user and provide duty of care. The system is an all in one offering, allowing staff to access the features from their smartphone or device. It also provides the duty of care aspect through the integrated SOS alert feature, which informs the organisation once the SOS alert has been set by the employee and a location is logged for that person. We also understand that

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this can sometimes be a limited feature unless there are set procedures behind this type of activity. This is why CiNPLAT can also provide additional consultancy services such as telephone consultancy in the first instance for an incident, through to actual consultants on the ground in order to assist the organisation in a professional manner, including kidnap scenarios.

Travel education is also an important aspect and is catered for through our integrated e-learning courses specific to travel security, lone working, and terrorism awareness. Staff can access their courses on the go, through their CINPLAT app and complete the courses via their device by logging into our professional learning management system direct from their device. This has many benefits, such as ensuring staff

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So if cashback is so important when making a purchase decision, how can we charge participating merchants just 15% of the amount written on each voucher, there are two answers.

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