The Business Show May 2014 Full Guide by Fortem International

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CONTENTS Keynotes

4Networking 121 Roadshow

The Wiley Startup School

Workshops

Midas Touch

Speed Networking

Angels Den

Business Connections

The Boardroom

Businesses For Sale

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ESSENTIAL INFO Exhibitor A-Z

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WELC Welcome to the 31st Business Show! Two days in May. More than 25,000 entrepreneurs and business owners will descend upon ExCeL London looking for networking, information and advice. Covering 12,000m2, with 350 exhibitors and a packed conference schedule of more than 250 seminars, where do you begin? Get a head start by picking out your highlights from this show guide.

May 15th and 16th will see an unrivalled array of the very biggest names in British business rally together at ExCeL London to present our exclusive schedule of seminars. You will not find this quantity and quality of the very finest business advice and information anywhere else! Starting on the next page, you’ll find the very best of the keynote speakers and the seminars that promise to be truly unmissable for anybody looking to start or grow their business in 2014 and beyond. If you’re going to learn, learn from the best and our keynotes this time include Will King of King of Shaves; Charles Rolls of Fever Tree; Ross Marshall, The Fast Track 100 Trailblazer; Doug Richard, the former BBC Dragon; and Clive Rich, The £10bn Negotiator. You’ll also hear from key representatives from brands that include The London Stock Exchange; LinkedIn; Twitter; and Saatchi & Saatchi X amongst many others. You’ll also find the full listing of every seminar in our schedule later

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in the guide, so you can plan your diary ahead of the show to make the most of your time. Every session is delivered by an expert in their area, bringing you up-to-date information, advice and insight that will benefit your business. You don’t need to book in advance for the seminars, but places are on a first-come, first-served basis, so get there early to avoid disappointment. The workshop schedule covers a huge variety of topics from Branding to Cloud Computing, while features such as Speed Networking, The Boardroom, and Business Connections make networking easy at The Business Show. There are also exciting live features like Midas Touch and Angels Den that give you the chance to make the pitch of your life to secure investment for your business right there on the show floor. And if you’re not ready to take on the panel yourself, why not take a place in the audience to learn first-hand what investors are looking for? Places for workshops and many of the features are limited and fill up fast, so make sure you book in advance at www.thebusinessshow.co.uk Finally, you’ll find a full list of every single exhibitor at the show towards the end of the guide, complete with a floorplan showing you where to find them. Whether you want to start or grow your business, you’ll find everything you need at The Business Show. We look forward to seeing you at the show.

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The Business Show draws together an unrivalled line-up of keynote speakers to present our exclusive keynote seminar schedule. You won’t find this calibre and quantity of speakers anywhere else, covering every area of business to help you start, grow or develop your own business. You’ll find the full seminar schedule in the heart of this show guide, but where do you start with so many sessions to choose from? The next few pages highlight the speakers and seminars from UK and international business leaders that you just can’t afford to miss. All of these speakers are acknowledged experts in their field, backed up by the kind of results that the rest of us aspire to. Some are household names, others are the driving force behind the world’s leading businesses – what they say has a real effect on the way we do business every day. And they are willing to share their knowledge, insight and experience with you. Who do you want to see?

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Global Mobility Expo is entirely focused on supporting international business, while Business Intelligence & Analytics Live is dedicated to refining the ways that you handle your business analytics. Legalex is an all-new exhibition dedicated to the legal profession, joining its sister show, Accountex, the largest event for the accounting professionals, at ExCeL. Also returning in May are Going Global; Sales Innovation Expo; and Office Management and PA. You can be part of these exciting events by registering for your free ticket online at www.businessboxoffice.co.uk

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WILL KING THE KING OF SHAVES As King of Shaves celebrates its 21st anniversary this year, hear founder and CEO Will King tell the dramatic story of how he went from redundancy to selling one King of Shaves product every three seconds somewhere in the world. The King of Shaves brand was created by Will King in the depths of the UK recession in the early 1990s. Following redundancy, Will decided to build his own business, King of Shaves. His first product was shaving oil, which solved his personal problem with shaving - razor burn and it wasn’t long before he was filling thousands of small plastic bottles in the kitchen of his home. Will’s big break came when he landed

a deal for Harrods to stock his product in September 1993, followed by Boots in May 1994. But that’s all history now. Fast-forward 21 years and there are now over 30 different King of Shaves brand products, including the iconic wet shave system razor, the Azor. The range is stocked in all major outlets across the UK, as well as being available in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South

Africa and Brazil. King of Shaves is second only to Gillette in the UK for shaving ‘software’, and King is a multiple award-winning businessman, and considered by many as one of the UK’s most creative and passionate entrepreneurs. Although he graduated from Portsmouth Polytechnic (University of Portsmouth) in 1987 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he moved to London, and his first job was selling advertising space for Marketing Magazine. Discovering an aptitude for sales, he rapidly moved into the world of corporate events and marketing communications, rising quickly until the recession of the early 1990s brought substantial cutbacks to marketing spends and the young King was made redundant. This was the opportunity Will needed to focus his energy, and the King of Shaves Company was born. With funding secured from family and close friends, King set out on his mission to build King of Shaves into a global men’s wet shaving challenger brand to Gillette and Wilkinson Sword. The product wasn’t an instant success and sales in the first year totalled just £300 against a £30,000 loss! But Will drew on his marketing skills and worked hard to roll out the King brand into supermarkets to ensure broader distribution. It worked and with the advent of the internet, Will purchased shave.com for US$35 and King of Shaves was in the vanguard of the growing men’s grooming market. By 1997, the company’s turnover had increased to over £1m, doubling year-on-year. By 2004, turnover at KMI, the company King founded, was over £11m. The product range had grown dramatically and Will had also begun the research and development phase for the first British designed, engineered and manufactured wet razor. In June 2008, the King of Shaves

How We Shaved 5 Billion Lives - and Counting... King of Shaves founder and CEO Will King has won many awards as a businessman and he’s considered by many as one of the UK’s most creative and passionate entrepreneurs. In this inspiring seminar, Will shares the secrets behind his success as he tells the King Of Shaves story. He talks about the evolution of the King of Shaves brand over the last 21 years, which now has more 30 different products and is stocked in major outlets across the UK and all over the world.

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Azor was launched, securing the number three best-selling manual system handle in the UK in 2010*. Despite the global recession, King of Shaves continued to innovate and grow. In June 2009, Will pioneered an innovative three-year ‘Shaving Bond’ scheme, inviting customers to invest into the business at an interest rate of 6% a year, the proceeds to be used to market his brand. In September 2009, Will’s first book, “How To Build A Great Business In Tough Times - The King of Shaves Story” was published by Headline Publishing, reaching the No. 1 Business Book slot at WH Smith, where it remained for the whole of September. In May, 2012, Will launched the King of Shaves Sub, a pioneering online subscription service allowing customers to subscribe for King of Shaves Azor razor blades to be delivered to their door by post for as little as £3 a month. The King of Shaves business has won many awards, being named the T-Mobile Fast Growth Business, and the Product Business of the Year at the Growing Business Awards (2009), as well as being named the CBI and Real Business Company of the Year in 2008. Will was the regional winner of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for London and the South East region in 2009 and subsequently, he also became a judge for the CBI Real Business Awards 2009, the O2 Entrepreneur X Business Awards 2009, the IOD Director of the Year Award 2010 and the Growing Business Awards 2010. Will is also regarded as one of the UK’s leading practitioners in the use of social media from a company and brand perspective. *Based on unit sales 4 weeks to 4 September 2010, IRI Info scan

Universities. More recently, Doug has authored the Richard Review On Apprenticeships, received an honorary doctorate from the Plymouth University and received his UK citizenship last year.

FORMER BBC DRAGON AND SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR

One of the original Dragons, since leaving the Den, Doug has dedicated his time to supporting entrepreneurs as they embark on their own business adventures – and earning himself a heap of awards in the process.

In 2006, Doug Richard received an honorary Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion for his work championing entrepreneurship from grass roots level. In 2010, Richard received the Enterprise Educator Of The Year award from the National Council on Graduate Employment for his work through School for Startups with UK

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School for Startups is founded on is that entrepreneurship can and should - be taught.

Doug is disarmingly candid and will dispel a few myths for you about starting a business, before discussing the spectrum of startup funding options available from the School for Startups Launcher micro-finance lending programme to crowdfunding and beyond. Come along and be invigorated by Doug’s uniquely candid, jargon-free and inspiring style. Whether you have the seed of an idea or have taken the plunge and are looking to sustain and grow your enterprise, this is your chance to get any burning questions answered from one of the most respected business mentors in the YNOTE world.

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Doug founded School for Startups to enable new and aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their big ideas into successful enterprises. His core belief, and that which

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BRAD BURTON

THE UK’S NO 1 MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Don’t let the jeans, tattoos and T-shirt fool you; Brad’s a true entrepreneur. Brought up on a council estate, he has no qualifications, spent years on the dole and started his first business in 2006 with £25,000 of personal debt. He delivered pizzas to keep

his start-up business afloat and his dream alive. That business, 4Networking, revitalised a once tired UK business networking scene that it now dominates by running over 6,000 events each year!

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

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

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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In a world of pressed suits, crisp shirts and conservative ties – or even worse, comedy ties – you underestimate this T-shirt sporting skinhead at your peril. Brad is the very definition of a selfmade man, with his own unique take on business that speaks to everyman.

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As a renowned entrepreneur himself, Doug has taught, mentored and provided training to over 25,000 businesses encouraging a more entrepreneurial mind-set to improve bottom line results. He has received a plethora of industry awards alongside being a consistent and high profile contributor to the government’s work in the new and small business arena reflecting his long-term dedication to the entrepreneur movement.

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CLIVE RICH THE £10BN NEGOTIATOR Don’t miss The £10bn Negotiator’s seminar as he explains the art of negotiating under pressure; don’t lose your bearings, your temper - or your shirt! Clive Rich is an international professional negotiator. During a 30-year career, he has helped negotiate more than £10bn worth of global deals for and with the likes of Sony, Yahoo, Apple, and Microsoft. He now helps clients make deals happen

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through training, coaching or deal-making through www.cliverich.com. As the author of “The Yes Book, the Art of Better Negotiation”, Clive is an Honorary Fellow of the Psychology Department at

flotation. With his background, Graham has a wealth of experience in operational and commercial issues, acquisitions, and integrations. Previous roles include Finance Director for Grass Roots EventCom PLC and divisional Finance Director at Unigraphics Solutions. Graham graduated from Loughborough University with an Honours Degree in Accounting and Financial Management.

University College London. He has also designed and launched the “Close My Deal” app, enabling people to understand the basis of successful negotiation and apply the skills to everyday scenarios. Also a qualified barrister, mediator, arbitrator and an entertainment and digital media lawyer and executive, Clive has previously run digital businesses for the likes of Sony and Bertelsmann. He is also the founder and Chairman of LawBite, an online legal service providing “Simple Law for Small Companies”. LawBite has been praised by both David Cameron and Minister

JUST EAT holds a market-leading position, both in the UK and across Europe, operating in ten of the most attractive European takeaway markets and globally in selected high potential countries such as Canada and Brazil. JUST EAT is setting the pace in developing the wider market, launching its ‘mobile-first’ strategy with the release of its new Android and iOS apps that are now bringing in a third of all orders.

With more than 36,000 takeaways and nearly 40% of online traffic to all takeaway websites in the UK, it seems that more than one or two of us paid attention when the online takeaway business told us, “Don’t Cook, JUST EAT!” April saw online takeaway innovator JUST EAT’s flotation value the London-based company at £1.47bn, making it the biggest technology float on the London market for eight years. This was also the first listing on the London Stock Exchange’s high growth segment, with shares rising nearly 10% the following day. Graham Corfield moved up from the Finance Director’s chair at JUST EAT to assume the position of the UK Managing Director, playing an instrumental part in driving the company to the position where it could achieve this staggering

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Developing And Growing Your Business With Technology In this unmissable seminar, Graham Corfield will share how JUST EAT has grown globally, through offering over 36,000 restaurants and takeaways a platform to tap into the rising consumer trend of ordering takeaway using online and mobile. Graham will also delve into how technology has changed consumer’s behaviours; and how the use of technology can enable your business to develop and grow. EYNOTE

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Friday 14:00 - 14:30 Negotiating Under Pressure: Don’t Lose Your Bearings, Your Temper - Or Your Shirt!

KAREN DARBY ENTERPRISE PIONEER

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We all come across common deal-making problems in our daily business and our lives, including breaking deadlocks, dealing with tough guys, deadlines and handling broken relationships. This seminar helps you to master the tools and techniques to make sure that you always have a choice and never get stuck again. Just imagine if you could get more of what you want, turn even impossible situations around and still keep people happy.

Kate has won numerous awards, including Tesco Enterprising Mum of the Year, IOD Director of the Month and Network She Woman of Influence. She holds ambassador and patron roles for the RSPCA, The Diana Awards, Endometriosis UK, Womens Sports Trust and the Bradford Bulls. Kate KEYNOTE has established numerous charitable

Karen Darby is a self-made multi-millionaire and award winning entrepreneur. If you want to find out how you can make a difference while you make money too, make sure you don’t miss this seminar!

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Business with OOMPH! Do you want to feel reinvigorated and ready to reap the rewards of a more positive, passionate and results achieving business approach? Look no further than 30 minutes with the Queen Of The Customers – Kate Hardcastle. She’ll show you how to understand ‘your story’ and communicate that to your customers, while you put the customer at the heart and soul of what you do.

Karen knows first-hand the challenges and limitations of working with banks, grant providers, VCs and angel investors. That’s why she founded CrowdMission,

the world’s first crowdfunding platform exclusively for missiondriven business. Karen believes firmly that investors and entrepreneurs with shared values can make money and make a difference. Karen also likes to play an active role in mentoring and supporting young entrepreneurs.

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causes, including the awardwinning Charity Dream Girls and Positive Image, inspiring confidence in young people.

Karen Darby, founder of CrowdMission, is a successful social entrepreneur who has raised finance and subsequently launched a number of businesses in a career spanning three decades. She previously founded SimplySwitch, the utility price comparison service, in one of the UK’s most deprived areas. Employing over 100 staff, SimplySwitch raised £500k for charity and helped thousands of consumers save over £20m on their household bills. In August 2006, Karen sold the business to the Daily Mail for £22 million, producing a 22-fold return for investors and proving that equity investment can generate both financial and social returns.

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Kate Hardcastle is a respected award-winning businesswoman delivering commercial and successful ventures and partnerships. With 20 years’ experience founding business transformation organisation, Insight With Passion, Kate is also a business expert for BBC TV and Radio, ITV and Sky News. Kate has a no-nonsense, warm approach that has seen her speak alongside Bill Clinton, McDonalds and Google. She was the first woman to speak at the Arabian Business awards and champions women in business, sports and media.

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KATE HARDCASTLE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH PASSION Join the award-winning TV news business expert as she explains how a positive and passionate approach to your business will achieve the results you want.

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crowd-sourced investment. It was recently included by Real Business in their Top 50 awards for the most innovative young companies in the UK.

If you’re looking to raise money for your business and want to know how equity crowdfunding can help, then join Karen Darby in this lively and interactive workshop.

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for Skills, Matthew Hancock, for its innovative approach to democratising the law. It is one of the 10 most successful UK companies ever at raising

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One agency stands head and shoulders above the others in the world of marketing and advertising: Saatchi & Saatchi X. The name is renowned the world over for their captivating campaigns, so don’t miss your chance to hear London based MD, Rachelle Headland, as she shares the secrets to memorable marketing. Rachelle is Managing Director of Saatchi & Saatchi X, London. 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 large and complex shopper campaigns. Throughout her career, she has worked on a variety of award-winning campaigns for Coca-Cola, P&G and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Rachelle’s professional beliefs are built on a passionate desire to grow genuine strategic partnerships between brands and retail customers in this new age of shopping.

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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 marketing a new product or service, with top tips on cost effective ways to get your message to your audience.

SHWETA JHAJHARIA LONDON BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR

Increase Your Personal Influence And Accelerate Your Networking

Join Shweta Jhajharia, partner and senior coach from Europe’s largest business coaching firm, ActionCOACH, as she explains how she’s helped her clients to achieve average growth of 41% over the last three years. With results like that, it’s no wonder Shweta has won the ‘London Coach of the Year’ award consistently since 2009 – and this is your opportunity to benefit from her experience. She’s a multi-award winning business coach and her achievements include the coveted awards for

‘Global Best Client Results’ (2012) and ‘Fastest Growing Coaching Business’ (2010) out of over 1,000 coaches globally. Shweta worked internationally in sales and marketing and was Global Marketing Manager with Unilever before certifying as an ActionCOACH Business Coach in 2008.

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You’ll look at your business differently after hearing Shweta’s strategies to grow cash, profit and sales by at least 47%. Learn how to identify critical drivers for your business and measure them for effective performance gains, as well as two tips to unlock an unlimited marketing budget for your business.

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Warren Cass is the founder and CEO of www.Business-Scene.com a membership organisation supporting thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners. 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 jargon free!

The best networkers seem totally magnetic, but what’s their secret? Warren’s talk is based on his huge experience running over 1,000 networking events. He’ll share the mistakes, the successes and the importance of having a strategy. Whether you’re new to networking or a veteran, you’re bound to learn from his seminar. Warren’s speaking style is always fun and engaging one not to miss!

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THE PREMIUM DRINKS MARKET BY STORM

In 2004, he co-founded a business to develop premium mixers. Fever-Tree is now sold in some 50 countries and with sales of £25m, produces 60 million bottles of natural, delicious tonic water, ginger beer and other classic and innovative mixers.

Tired of tonic water that overpowered premium gin, Charles set up Fever-Tree to produce a partner fit for a top quality tipple. The brand is now served in the world’s finest restaurants. Hear the inspiring story of how one man turned a refreshing idea into a global brand. until 2001, increasing its sales 14-fold to 80,000 cases pa, when it was purchased by Vin & Spirit, owners of Absolut Vodka.

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Taking On The Giants Of The Drinks Industry As chief executive during both the turnaround and sale of Plymouth Gin, and now the launch and growth of Fever-Tree tonic and mixers, this talk will be of direct relevance to aspiring entrepreneurs in the food and drinks sector. Don’t miss this chance to hear Charles discuss the gap, creative marketing, financing, and expansion of two premium brands to see what lessons you could learn for your own business.

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During that period, he learned never to mix Plymouth Gin with Schweppes which overpowered and ruined the drink. In April 2000, he conducted a tasting of all US tonics in New York to pronounce the

Family, flying, as well as music and art keep Charles busy when he isn’t working on Fever-Tree. His latest project is learning Spanish, which he complains is harder than the French he learned in his teens!

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With a degree from Imperial College, London and MBA at INSEAD, Charles has been a serial entrepreneur since leaving strategy consultants Bain & Co. In 1997, Charles took an equity stake in Plymouth Gin, becoming Managing Director. Within 18 months, he had put the brand back into profitability, raising its profile and breathing new life into one of England’s oldest brands. He continued to run the company

Working with all the premium spirit houses as their preferred mixer, Fever-Tree is now served in seven of the world’s top ten restaurants, and the top bars and supermarkets around the globe.

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best. He couldn’t find a worthy winner. At that moment, he lodged the idea that there was a real need for a premium tonic water to enhance rather than ruin the great gins.

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CHARLES ROLLS THE START-UP THAT TOOK

BRIAN LAVERY

With more than 255 million active users and 500 million Tweets every day, Twitter has become an essential part of any marketing strategy. Twitter’s EMEA partnerships manager explains how the communications platform can help your business connect with your customers, stay on top of your industry, and activate your marketing strategy. As the world goes mobile, Twitter has become increasingly essential as the world goes mobile: the service has always been designed as “mobile-first”, and 80% of users in the UK access Twitter via a mobile device. Content that those users consume and engage with on Twitter is playing an ever-stronger role in their purchasing decisions. With Twitter Ads, new product developments allow marketers to use Twitter to address every stage of the traditional marketing funnel, from high-quality lead generation straight through to online and offline sales.

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Brian joined Twitter as Partnerships Manager last summer and is based at the company’s EMEA headquarters in Dublin. He works with small businesses across Europe, helping them to get the most out of the Twitter platform. He previously served as a commercial manager at Vodafone, a management consultant with McKinsey & Co, and a newspaper reporter for the New York Times..

Twitter’s flexible, real-time platform allows you to drive results by connecting with the right people, with the right message at the right moment. In this unmissable session, Brian will talk specifically about how UK small businesses like yours can use Twitter to grow and achieve your business goals.

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BILL MORROW

DEE BLICK

Serial entrepreneur, Bill Morrow, has been creating, building and selling businesses for the last 25 years. This unmissable seminar will highlight what NOT to do when seeking investment…

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Find out why marketing is not an option for your SME. It’s vital! Join multiple award winning marketer and bestselling author, Dee Blick, as she explains the power of three. Dee is a multi-award winning Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing with 31 years’ experience. She’s also the international bestselling author of The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book and its awardwinning sequel, The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses For Your Small Business – voted Talk Business magazine’s Best Business Book 2013. Dee has worked with hundreds of small

businesses and is internationally renowned for sharing powerful, practical and easy to implement marketing tips, reinforced by genuine small business case studies. Dee is not a theoretical marketer. She works with small businesses every day on a retained basis and has generated £12 million sales in the last 31 years. What she has to say is well worth listening to because it delivers results.

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00 Powerful Marketing, Shoestring Style

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Using a powerful blend of small business case studies and practical marketing tips, Dee will share how you can grow your small business on a shoestring budget, how you can avoid the mistakes many small businesses make and why ‘The Power Of 3’ should underpin your shoestring marketing campaigns.

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Bill is CEO and co-founder of Angels Den, the world’s first integrated angel funding and crowdfunding platform. He started his working life as an accountant with Virgin and quickly moved into investment banking in the City of London. Bill set up an international financial recruitment company, which he sold to a Wall Street bank in 2001. Since then, he has been making his own investments.

Angels Den in 2007, he has changed the rules on angel investing. Angels Den now has over 6,000 investors and has been successfully matching entrepreneurs and investors for the past six years through their unique events and now offers the opportunity to pitch online via their crowdfunding platform.

Bill is passionate that every credible business looking to grow, in any part of the world, should have the opportunity to access funding. Since founding

Friday 13:15 - 13:45 How To Ensure You Never Get Funded

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If you want to learn about the do’s and dont’s of looking for funding, how to pitch to investors, what investors are really looking for and how to impress them, learn from expert, Bill Morrow, who’s been there, done it and seen it all.

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR, UK EQUITY PRIMARY MARKETS

AIM – Where Ideas Take Off

After studying biochemistry at Oxford University, Andy was seduced by the emerging world of computing, which resulted in him being recruited by IBM as a Systems Engineer. From here,

he quickly transferred into sales and has had a long career as a Sales Representative, Sales Manager and Sales Director in the enterprise businesses of Microsoft and Fujitsu. Andy lives in Reading, has two grown-up children and has a keen interest in football, rugby, tennis and running. He was a season ticket holder at Reading for several seasons until the disappointment became too much. He is also interested in cooking and the arts.

Thursday 12:30 - 13:00 How Can Social Media And LinkedIn Be Used To Drive Sales?

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Make sure you don’t get left behind your competition with this highly insightful seminar explaining how businesses can successfully utilise social media as a proven sales platform. Whether you’re a one-man-band or a multinational organisation, you can’t afford to miss out on the power of social media.

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AIM is firmly established as the world’s leading growth market, with more than 1,000 AIM-quoted companies and an aggregate market capitalisation of around £80 billion. Find out why this market is uniquely suited to SMEs… Lucy is the London Stock Exchange’s representative responsible for London and the South of England. She is primarily focused on IPO origination, providing support and guidance to private companies and their investors in their initial ad ongoing assessment of a potential IPO strategy. She also manages the London Stock Exchange’s relationship with Main Market and AIM quoted companies and the relationship with the corporate advisory community in the region. Prior to joining the Exchange in January 2011, Lucy worked at

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LinkedIn started in Reid Hoffman’s living room in 2002. Now, more than 200 million professionals use the site to exchange information, ideas and opportunities around the world. Andy joined LinkedIn to help companies adopt social media at the heart of their sales strategy.

Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance, providing advice to AIM quoted companies and private businesses in the smaller company sector. Lucy started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London, where she qualified as a chartered accountant in 2005. After four years in the audit practice, she then spent a further four years in the Capital Markets Group, providing reporting accountant and IPO readiness services on a number of domestic and cross-border UK IPOs, as well as other capital market transactions.

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Businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of social media to grow sales. Andy Eustace drives this program forwards for social media giants LinkedIn and his seminar explains how the format can work for you, whatever the size of your business.

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Aim is regarded by advisers, investors and companies as the most successful growth market in the world, having helped thousands of ambitious companies raise the capital they need to fund their growth and development. Lucy will provide an analysis of the benefits of flotation and the challenges companies will face on their journey to IPO, highlighting AIM’s role in funding growth companies and its increasing importance for access to capital.

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JONATHAN PFAHL MENTORING ROCK STAR

Hear the inspirational story of one likeable Aussie who built his British business through a recession to become the largest mentoring and investment firm for entrepreneurs. Jonathan is a passionate and dynamic speaker that also brings a lot of humour to his talks. Definitely not one to miss! Jonathan Pfahl, MD of the Rockstar Mentoring Group, is back at his 13th Business Show with Prysm Group. The Rockstar Mentoring Village consists of hourly mentoring workshops run by Jonathan himself, the famous Midas Touch show feature run by some of his mentors, and a stand filled with clients and team members to answer any questions you may have. “It’s always the most exhausting two days each time we do it!”

CAPRICE

Most of us would be happy to be successful at an international level in one career, but Caprice has proven her world class abilities as both a businesswoman and a model. Don’t miss this chance to hear the inside story on how she built a global brand.

SUPERMODEL TURNED SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWOMAN As one of the most photographed women in the world, with over 350 magazine covers in her portfolio, Caprice could have carried on the pampered life of the supermodel. Instead, she chose to make the brave move into the world of business and set herself up for a steep learning curve. By her own admission, Caprice knew little about business, but her Californian optimism was enough to convince her that the transition would be a success.

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This is your chance to hear from the self-made businesswoman whose story is sure to inspire and motivate, as Caprice tells the story of how she made the move from supermodel to businesswoman. The founder, designer and CEO of By Caprice Aware that her modelling days products shares the story were limited when she reached behind the brand, how she established it and the secret of its success. KEYNOTE Thursday 11:45 - 12:15

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Jonathan says, “But I love it. The Rockstar Village is all about providing value to those who join us. To learn something first, to start a relationship.” Jonathan believes that exceptional customer service has always been a key element to the company’s growth and success. “Obviously, that’s the most effective way to create a USP in your sector; make sure the customer remembers their experience with you. Referrals and word of mouth are still the most powerful but

her 30s, Caprice partnered with Debenhams in 2001 to launch her own lingerie collection, which she designed and modelled. It was a hit and the UK press soon hailed Caprice as ‘Queen of the Undieworld.’ Five years later, with the best part of a quarter of a million in the bank from photoshoots, fronting campaigns, West End productions and various TV shows, Caprice didn’t really need to work, but she used her money to establish By Caprice Lingerie. She hoped to create a brand and a company that she could pass on to her future family and most importantly doing what she loves to do best: making ladies feel empowered, sexy and feminine by wearing her brand.

She says that, “I have organized numerous fit sessions with my customers and I love the way By Caprice Lingerie makes ladies feel. That is a reward in itself and makes these constant 12-hour days worth every minute.” As she fully finances, designs, models and markets her own hugely successful line, Caprice has created the success of By Caprice Lingerie entirely on her own. It now sells on three continents and in Britain, By Caprice products are stocked by high street giants and dozens of independent retailers. The business has gone from strength to strength since it launched in 2006. ‘By Caprice Swim’ launched in December 2007 and ‘By Caprice Sleep’ in August 2008. In June 2010, Caprice launched By Caprice Bedding exclusive to Littlewoods.

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How to triple your sales in 3 months and gain further funding for your business

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In this exciting and dynamic seminar, seasoned regular to The Business Show, Jonathan Pfahl, Managing Director of Rockstar Mentoring, brings his sheer passion to this essential session. You will learn how to fast-track your sales growth, increase margins and achieve private investment in your business. Jonathan will illustrate his advice with real life examples that he has already achieved for clients. Don’t miss this chance to find out how your business can achieve its growth goals faster.

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FROM BACK BEDROOM TO BESTSELLER IN TWO YEARS If you’ve ever wanted to build your own app but don’t know where to start – don’t let that put you off! Now with 3 million downloads and a best-selling apps book, Elaine will explain how you too could become an app entrepreneur. How you like to start an app business in five days? 18 months ago, Elaine Heney quit her job to make mobile apps, with no technical background in the industry. She quickly learned how to hire a team and design apps and games. In seven days, she published her first app in the store. Elaine started Chocolate Lab Apps with the goal to create passive income. Since then, she has published over 300 apps in the store, with millions of downloads and over

How To Make Money With Mobile Apps Elaine Heney started in 2012 with zero technical skills or marketing knowledge and has now published over 300 apps with millions of downloads and helped thousands of people to grow their app business. In her no-nonsense seminar, Elaine will explain exactly how you can create a profitable app business in your KEYNOTE spare time.

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One of their companies, Rockstar Start Up, is a leading delivery partner for the government-backed Start Up Loans program, where more than 80% of new clients come through referrals and recommendations. It’s a similar number in his more traditional mentoring businesses.

Rockstar is back at the show to offer places for start-up businesses on their famous incubators, which are designed for those who wish to receive a start-up loan and free mentoring. They’ll also offer their traditional 1-2-1 mentoring for more established clients who are assured to make a 100% minimum return on their investment by working with one of the top Rockstar mentors including Jonathan himself!

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cost-effective marketing strategies and one that too many businesses forget about.”

ELAINE HENEY

50 #1s worldwide. She has been featured on the BBC, Techcrunch, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Mashable, CNN, and Underground Online Conference & Project Getaway. She is also the #1 bestselling author of The App Escape Plan. As CEO of Chocolate Lab Apps, Elaine runs programs to help entrepreneurs with no technical background to get started in the app business. She’s taught thousands of people how to start their app business through her online app university at www.mobileappcourses.com

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Elaine enjoys a mobile lifestyle with no defined ‘office’, which allows her to work from locations including San Francisco, Ireland, UK, Bali, New York and Florida. She firmly believes that the only true job security is working for yourself. “What I most value about my life is the freedom I now have. Being able to travel, spend time with my family and friends, and do what I love, is priceless to me.”

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WARREN KNIGHT

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The Future Is Content Marketing For Online Success To Grow Your Business

Warren Knight, CEO and co-founder of Gloople, is a social media and digital commerce expert who has helped over 1,000 SMEs understand how to integrate social media into their digital business. Warren has over 10 years of experience in marketing and sales, working closely with Disney and Nickelodeon overseeing the manufacturing of their products in China and the distribution of their goods in over 40 countries to retailers including Tesco, Wal-Mart and Staples.

For the last seven years, Warren has specialised in helping businesses sell more products and services, through the

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convergence of social media, digital marketing and ecommerce. He has won various industry awards and co-founded two IT companies since 2010, the first being an eCommerce platform, getting £150,000 seed investment via SEIS, valuing the business at £1M in less than two years. The second was started with a start-up loan, building an online learning platform, teaching people how to setup and use social networks for their business.

During this engaging and informative seminar, Warren will share with you the importance of being a thought leader for any entrepreneur, founder, CEO or marketing manager. Hear his top five tips to jumpstart your 2014 content marketing strategy to build your digital footprint.

ROSS MARSHALL FAST TRACK 100 TRAILBLAZER

Most people would be happy with placing one business in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list, but Ross Marshall has had two companies on the exclusive list. In the same year. That kind of performance is hardly par for the course. Have you ever wanted to turn your passion for sport into an international business? That’s exactly what Ross Marshall did when he launched Your Golf Travel in 2005. Ross grew up in Surrey, and went on to study a BA in Business Finance, as well as a masters in Management, at the University of Durham. After graduating, he joined ING Bank as a Junior Trader on the graduate scheme, but he soon became bored of banking.

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Ross left ING to start up Your Golf Travel.com in 2005 and by 2010, it was London’s fastest growing private company, employing over 100 personnel. It’s now the world’s largest golf travel business and more than 200,000 golfers travelling with them annually. Not satisfied with seeing his first company in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, Ross went on to double up with his next venture,

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spabreaks.com, entering the list in 2008 before his first firm had time to leave. It was an unprecedented achievement, being the first time that two companies from the same founder had appeared on the list in the same year. Spabreaks.com achieved 198 per cent growth over a three-year period, with sales increasing from £256,000 to £6.8m.

Friday 14:45 - 15:15 An Entrepreneurs Guide to avoiding bankruptcy: ‘’Ross Marshall on staying out of the bunkers’’

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Ross believes that an educated but fearless approach to business, tough negotiation and a ‘win at all costs’ attitude has been integral to their progress over the past eight years. This seminar is sure to go with a swing, as Ross Marshall provides an introduction to the company, outlines how they started Your Golf Travel and explains where it is today, followed by an open Q&A for any budding entrepreneurs looking for inspiration to score their own business hole in one.

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PENNY POWER OBE

Brett Akker is chairman of LOVESPACE – a new concept in storage offering storage by the box across the UK for businesses and residential customers alike. Brett also sits on the board of three early stage businesses and advises several others. After graduating from Durham University, Brett joined a small recruitment company, followed by five years with Mars

Building A Business Based On Disruption Brett will talk through his experiences of launching Streetcar and LOVESPACE – both new concepts within pre-existing industries. Streetcar challenged both the car rental industry, as well as car ownership itself, whilst his latest venture, LOVESPACE, is a new take on the traditional self-storage sector. Brett will talk through his journey – from identifying a potential need, growing the businesses and, in the case of Streetcar, exiting six years post-launch.

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Confectionery, before setting up Streetcar with Andrew Valentine. Streetcar provided car hire by the hour, launching with eight cars in four locations in South-West London. In six years, it became Europe’s largest car sharing company with 80,000 members using 1,500 vehicles across London and six other cities. Streetcar was sold to US-based Zipcar in 2010 with Brett remaining as VP, European Development for two years before embarking on his next venture. LOVESPACE also sets out to disrupt the current industry norm. Providing collection and delivery across the country and by allowing people to store anything from one box/large item, the storage concept is now open to all – no matter where they live, how much they want to store and how long they actually want to store for.

Both LOVESPACE and Streetcar set out to disrupt, and indeed grow, the existing industries they were a part of – something that is also true of all the other businesses in which Brett is currently involved with in a non-exec/ Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 advisory capacity.

It isn’t everybody that can claim to have beaten LinkedIn and Facebook, but Penny Power OBE launched her social network for business years before either of them. When she offers to help you understand how social media can work for your small business, you really should sit up and listen. Since 1983, Penny has built sales channels and helped the technologically challenged. 15 years later, she founded Ecademy, the UK’s first social network for business - beating LinkedIn by four years and Facebook by nine! The business was sold in 2012, with a global community of over 600,000 micro-businesses. Penny’s book, “Know Me, Like Me, Follow Me” was published in 2009, followed by her Manifesto for Digital Business Britain in 2011, supported by Mark Prisk MP, UK Business Minister. She also founded the Digital Youth Academy (DYA), bringing a new apprenticeship to market to help young people get jobs that played to their ‘born digital’ strengths and embed them into our SME

community to help them grow and digitally transform. In the first year of DYA, 350 young people were given a job and made to feel empowered by the difference they made. Penny and Thomas Power found a group of people in Silicon Valley that wanted to ‘help busy people look good online and elevate their conversation’. This year, Penny started working with Scredible to found Scredible Professional Services, helping individuals and companies develop their online identity and social credibility. In the 2014 New Years Honours, List Penny was awarded an OBE for her commitment to entrepreneurship and social digital development.

Thursday 14:45 - 15:15 Building Your Social Credibility To Grow You And Your Business

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Penny will share the importance of social capital and your relationships through utilising the Scredible platform and understanding the hierarchy of social credibility. This seminar is ideal for people who know that the social channels are important but don’t feel they have time, or the right things to say, to build the followers they need for growth.

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Some entrepreneurs are happy to work within the industry norm, but not Brett Akker. He exists to challenge conventions and change entire industries from the inside out.

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DON OF DISRUPTIVE BUSINESS

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FAISAL BUTT YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

This multiple award-winning young entrepreneur and business columnist supports and mentors aspiring business people. Here, he explains why failure not only IS an option, but also one that you should welcome.

RONAN ARCHIBALD SMC MANAGER, EMEA AT HOOTSUITE MEDIA INC.

Social media is the fastest growing sector in marketing, but it requires a new way of communicating. Is your business getting the most out of it? Ronan manages the Social Media Coach team at HootSuite, whose core mission is to bring social media knowledge to SMBs across EMEA. Ronan’s expertise in all things social began in 2009 as he joined Facebook at their newly established European HQ in Dublin. Recently relocated to London, he has nested at HootSuite’s UK office since 2013.

Ronan has worked alongside a wide range of agencies and companies, both large and small, to help define and execute successful social media strategies that drive real business results. Today, he brings together his passion for social media and technology as an advisor to SMBs on how HootSuite can connect businesses to new customers.

Friday 11:00 - 11:30 Social Media For SMBs: Connecting To New Customer Worlds

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Your customers are waiting to connect with you right now on social media – is your business poised to take advantage? Ronan will take you through the fundamentals of creating a social media strategy where you’ll learn how social listening, content and conversations can help amplify your business. As the world’s most widely used social relationship platform, you’ll see how HootSuite can drive real results for your business at any stage in your social journey.

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Turning up for work at his Mayfair office in a three-piece suit with tie, socks and cufflinks all colour coordinated, Faisal has established himself as one of the most active real estate focused venture capitalists in the London. He has backed seven ventures in the last 24 months, the most recent being the UK’s largest online estate agency eMoov.co.uk Despite his outward appearance, Faisal is a free spirit who enjoys trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas and frequently spends his Fridays in the coffee shops of Shoreditch for what he calls ‘strategic thinking’ time.

to create challenger brands that disrupt sectors which he sees as starved of innovation. His personal motto is “I don’t take ‘no’ for an answer”, and it is this dogged perseverance that he accredits for his successes to date.

It was back in 2010, with the property sector still reeling from the global financial crisis and small business lending all but dried up, that Faisal co-founded the venture capital firm HBRE with celebrity entrepreneur James Caan to invest in property related ventures. Choosing to play an active role in all of the companies he backs, Faisal applies what he calls a ‘human capital’ approach to investing. He is passionate about forming ‘dream teams’

Faisal is committed to supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs, and is a regular columnist for Management Today and Business Matters, writing inspiring articles on a range of topics associated with SMEs and start-ups.

Faisal is a recipient of several noteworthy industry and academic awards, including Young Entrepreneur Of The Year by Shell Livewire and the much sought-after Skoll Scholarship for social entrepreneurship, which won him a place at Oxford’s Said Business School, where he earned an MBA with Distinction.

Failure Makes You A Better Entrepreneur The majority of start-up businesses are going to fail. As a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, in his seminar, Faisal Butt explains how failure can be an entrepreneur’s badge of honour. He will talk about the importance of recognising failure early and how to learn from your mistakes.

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WHO ARE UK2? UK2 are familiar faces in the official top performer lists when it comes to uptime and reliability. Plus, as we’ve been around for more than 15 years, we can bring you rock solid web hosting at prices you won’t find anywhere else. What’s more, our hosting is set up to make it easy for you to use WordPress and other popular apps like WooCommerce. And our services can grow with your business - we offer cloud and dedicated server hosting, too. The icing on the cake? We’re UK-based, so we’re only round the corner when you need a helping hand.

You may not know it, but this year, the internet has thrown you a lifeline. In February, a wave of new web address endings were released for sale, as alternatives to .com’s and .co.uk’s. Some of these web endings were quirky, like .guru, but others have been industry-specific like .shop, .ltd and .gallery. Now there are hundreds of ways to get a web address that suits your business to a ‘T’. Come and see us at stand 1586 to find out how we can help you stand out from the crowd!

You could do a whole expo on how to create the perfect website. Think about which websites you use and why you enjoy using them. We can have a guess that usability, content and design would be the standout reasons. It’s these points you should really concentrate on getting right on your site. Ensure that navigation is clear and easy. Keep content brief and make sure you tell people why they should choose you. Avoid long paragraphs of text and make your phone number easily available! When it comes to design, use a small pallet of complementary colours. A site like Adobe’s Kuler can help you do this. You can create an outstanding and affordable website easily using UK2’s Website Builder. Or, if you don’t have the time, we can even design one for you. Visit Stand 1586 to find out how.

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With so many .coms and co.uks taken up now, it can be tricky finding the perfect domain for you and your business. You want your web address to be to-the-point, memorable and relevant to your industry.

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3 - GREAT HOSTING Web hosting isn’t on everyone’s radar when considering a website, but it needs to be. Solid and reliable web hosting is key to the success of your website. Think about all the times you’ve waited for a website’s pages to load, or experienced slow transaction pages. It’s likely you’ve hit ‘close’ and never returned. Don’t let this happen to you. Get yourself fast and reliable web hosting, and your users will quickly be able to navigate through your site, find what they need and painlessly sign-up to your services!

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So what makes a great website? UK2 provide some advice to businesses on how to create a website that will have visitors coming back for more.

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URL: WWW.UK2.NET EMAIL: sales@uk2.net PHONE: 0800 612 2142

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Is your business making the most of its web presence? Here are our top three tips for how to make a great website.

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A GREAT WEBSITE IS A GATEWAY TO MORE SALES…

The new shorter, sharper domain.

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4NETWORKING 121 ROADSHOW

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

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

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

Brad’s seminar, Life. Business Just Got Easier, at 11.45 on Thursday in Keynote Hall 2.

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relationships with other business owners on the day.

Each session lasts 45 minutes and every attendee will be offered the chance to join 4Networking’s national network at a specially reduced price - only available on the day. Register with 4Networking at Stand 2392 for the sessions that take place every hour, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm both days.

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

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

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

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BUILD ACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS ON THE DAY

THE WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL VISIT USAR IN SEMIN

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Be sure to visit The Wiley Startup School in Seminar Hall 15 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.2360 (next to Seminar Hall 15), offering up to a jaw dropping 65% off books - a must buy for any budding entrepreneur!

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11:00 Linzi Boyd 12:00 Brad Burton 13:00 Jonas Kjellberg 14:00 Ben Kench 15:00 Natalie Canavor 16:00 Stefan Thomas 17:00 Paul Lancaster

FRIDAY 11:00 Dee Blick 12:00 Natalie Canavor 13:00 Stefan Thomas 14.00 Vince Stanzione 15:00 Paula Wynne 16:00 Mark Rhodes

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

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Linzi Boyd, author of Brand Famous and CEO of the Surgery Group, one London’s leading PR agencies, knows a thing or two about getting your business to stand out from the crowd. Come and listen to her talk and make sure you don’t let your business fade into the background. It’s time to STAND OUT and get seen! It’s time to take your brand to the next level. Linzi will take you through her tried-and-tested five-step process to achieve stand out status. You won’t get left behind again!

Dee Blick, author of The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses for Your Small Business, will share her tips for powerful PR on a shoestring budget, using real client case studies to bring her tips to life. Learn how to communicate with journalists and editors, why you need to be more creative than simply sending a press release and how PR can generate more sales for your business, boost your profile and make you a person of influence and respect. With Dee’s help, you’ll be sure to make your small business a success!

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.

BEN KENCH

Ben Kench, author of Selling For Dummies and the UK’s No1 Business Growth and Sales Specialist, has earned a reputation as the ‘go to’ guy for your business growth challenges. NO business can succeed without sales… and so ALL of us in business need to sell, even if we don’t like ‘selling’. This presentation will pull apart your fears, explain how you can succeed and is packed with ideas to help.

Paula Wynne, a publicist, marketer and award-winning online entrepreneur is the author of Pimp My Site. She is the co-founder of Remote Employment, a job board for home-based working and iHubbub, a home business social community. Her seminar will help start-ups improve their website visibility and improve their search engine optimisation to become Google’s No 1! Rather than use a lot of jargon– heavy technical descriptions, Paula’s descriptions are concise and in plain English.

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JONAS KJELLBERG

If you’re in business, the ability to write well is a skill you can’t afford to be without. Natalie Canavor is a business writing expert and the author of Business Writing For Dummies. She has made it her mission to help people communicate better and get what they want – whether that means a new job, or a successful business. In this session, Natalie shares her top tips for writing captivating business messages and mastering this crucial business skill.

Jonas Kjellberg, author of Gear Up, is a serial entrepreneur and founding member of SKYPE. He knows that customer satisfaction is imperative in business, but what if you could do better than that? What if you could ‘delight’ your customers, and recruit them as valuable members of your salesforce to publicise your product to the world? He knows how, and he will share the lessons he’s learnt in his friendly and approachable talk.

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

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VINCE STANZIONE

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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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.

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Focusing on key areas that are crucial for every business to thrive, these small group sessions give you access to experts whose advice and input will give your business the best chance of success. Packed with all the latest information and advice, our workshop schedule has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to start or grow your business. Subjects cover everything from intellectual property to social media and cloud computing and each of these fully interactive sessions is led by an expert in the subject. These small group sessions give you the chance to explain your business position or problems to the expert for a response that is tailored to your needs, so you can be confident that your business will benefit from the very best advice. These pages explain what each workshop offers, what topics will be covered and what you will get out of attending. The workshops start at 11.00 both days and run on the hour, but please check the online schedule for the latest information. The workshops are free to attend, but they’re so popular that you need to book your place to avoid missing out.

HOW TO BOOK Once you’ve decided which workshop(s) you want to attend, you’ll need to book your place. Luckily, this couldn’t be easier with our website. Here’s how: • • •

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Visit www.thebusinessshow.co.uk Select ‘Workshops’ and pick the workshop 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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CREATE A STANDOUT BRAND - AND PROTECT IT! SPONSORED BY

MORE SHOWS, MORE WORKSHOPS! Running alongside The Business Show this May is a range of our other exhibitions and conferences, complete with their own workshop schedule! And your ticket to The Business Show grants you free access to all these extra sessions…

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CRM Workshop Sales Growth Workshop Sales Success Workshop Sales Doctor Clinic

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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 workshop, you will know the difference between patents, trademarks and copyright, and which ones apply to different areas of your business.

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Going Global Workshop

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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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Learn how to create an effective ‘One Page Business Success Plan’ that will ensure you focus on the things that really matter for your business.

A broad set of workshops have been designed to shed light on business aspects of the cloud phenomenon. The workshops will be business needs driven and have been prepared for all stakeholders, from beginners to mature users.

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Cloud computing offers businesses the opportunity to minimise capital and operational costs whilst maximising their ability to focus on doing what they do best. The rate of global growth in the cloud market exceeds total IT spend fourfold, yet many organisations are unsure of how to apply these new technologies to maximum advantage. Zsah Technology Group has put together a series of workshops to help business leaders understand ‘The Cloud Decision.’ Key considerations throughout our workshops are security, total cost of ownership, procurement, business alignment and the range of cloud service providers.

What does ‘e-commerce’ mean, exactly? This workshop is designed to provide a holistic view of the online market space and how you can easily launch and grow your online store. If you (or your clients) aren’t selling online, now is the time. Come and talk to experts that have developed, designed, launched and grown e-commerce stores using Bigcommerce. We’ll show you how our e-commerce website builder is designed to help you (or your clients) sell more with everything you need, such as securely hosted tools, built-in marketing, gorgeous themes, search engine optimization, more than 60 payment gateways, and the ability to customize your products, as well as integrations with hundreds of the best systems.

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The majority of SMEs don’t have an effective written business plan and almost certainly not one that reflects the personal goals of the business owners. This workshop demonstrates, step-by-step, how to create a powerful OnePage Business Success Plan that focuses on the key elements of the business and acts as a great business tool to monitor success. It’s an effective plan that ensures momentum is maintained throughout the whole of your business. This One Page Success Plan is unique in that it also translates the key personal goals of the business owners into tangible targets for the business. And everyone who attends one of our workshops will receive our free guide, ‘The Top 50 Mistakes That SME Business Owners Make – And How To Avoid Them’.

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An overview of the e-commerce landscape Benefits of SaaS to build and run your online store See how easy it is to set up an e-commerce store Understand how easy it is to use apps See the insights you can have into your business Easily build apps and themes

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Our lively workshops teach key marketing skills to help you grow your business within the restrictive time constraints experienced by every small business.

For many business owners, managing cash flow and finding new customers can be quite difficult to overcome.

This essential workshop explains the most common mistakes made in business and how you can avoid them to ensure your business is a success.

Adam Knight and Adam Lovelock, Founders of Astonish Email, are small business champions, driven by the desire to help business owners succeed through marketing. We’ll arm you with effective tools and practical information to implement immediately to supercharge your marketing emails. Attend our highly interactive marketing workshops and create fresh strategies by completing tailor-made workbooks as you soak up all that inspiration! You will improve your marketing skills, developing the knowledge and confidence to send astonishingly good marketing emails.

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These workshops will see credit experts share with you the latest views, best practices, hints and tips to help you protect and grow your business. At the end of each workshop there will be the opportunity for you to have a personalised consultation and demonstration of the tools Experian offer to help make running your business easier. Experts from Experian Business Express will discuss the importance of protecting and growing your business. These workshops will be invaluable for start-ups or SMEs as Experian’s credit experts will discuss how you can improve cash flow, reduce the risk of bad debt, find new customers and manage your own company report.

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Is it worth the risk? – protect your business from financial risk Say hello to your next customer Wouldn’t you like to know how your customers and suppliers are performing? Tools to help protect and grow your business 7 tips for achieving a healthy credit score

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Don’t miss this workshop, which introduces you to 3,500 strategies and tactics that are guaranteed to deliver a Return On Investment for any UK business! These strategies are the secret behind ActionCOACH’s success - and they’ll share some of them with you! ActionCOACH was the first recipient of Smith & Henderson’s ‘5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status’, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, while Compare The Financial Market declared ActionCOACH ‘Best UK Business Opportunity’. This is your chance to discover what goes into making the UK’s Best Business Opportunity and even if that’s not for you, this workshop will show you ways to make your business better!

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Join us to find out about Lombard, one of the UK’s leading and most experienced asset finance providers, and how we use the strength and flexibility of asset finance to develop intelligent funding solutions to help businesses identify and capitalise on opportunities, improve productivity, reduce risk and manage their cashflow. By applying an intelligent approach and extensive cross-sector experience, Lombard develops funding solutions that look beyond the balance sheet to help customers make better informed decisions about their future, allowing them to unlock the value within their business when they need it most. Join us to find out more and learn how this can be applied to your business.

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

If you’re serious about maximising the potential in your business, it makes sense to seek guidance from an expert. A business mentor could be your new best friend…

The internet plays a vital role in the communication strategy and business development of all companies, regardless of their size. Due to a lack of time and resources, many small businesses overlook the importance of their online presence. This workshop will cover various aspects of establishing your brand online, including selecting the right domain name for your website.

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

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Our Salesforce workshops will equip you with the basics behind customer relationship management, principles to long-term growth and keys to staying agile in today’s world. Join one of our three workshops each day Thursday and Friday - to learn from the world’s #1 ranked CRM and #1 voted Most Innovative Place to Work in the World. Each educational session will cover a specific topic. On Thursday, you can also hear Sanj Byahro, Salesforce’s Senior Area Vice President for Small & Medium Businesses, deliver his seminar “How Salesforce Transforms & Stays On Top: Principles Behind Success” at 11:45 in Hall 3.

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These workshop will tell you everything you need to know about getting started as a self-employed business person. Covering everything from finding finance to branding and marketing, as well as hiring your own staff, each of these sessions will have a different focus to make sure that you have access to the information you need. Whether you want to come for one workshop, or book in to one for each topic, we’ll be happy to see you at The Business Show. Elevation Networks is a youth employment charity dedicated to supporting young people who want to get on the career ladder or start up their own business. Their latest campaign, EN Start-Ups provides access to much needed capital and business support for 18-33-yearolds. Young entrepreneurs can pitch their idea online to receive a government business loan, professional training and business mentorship.

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What is cloud CRM and how does it apply to your start-up or small business? How do you grow your company in a world of social and mobile change?

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Protecting yourself and your business Funding - What are your options? Branding on a shoe string budget Digital Marketing and SEO Taking your business to the next level Hire your way to success

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Learn in simple terms how to get your website ranking at the top of the first page of Google for your most important industry keywords. Investing in SEO is one of the best business investment decisions you will ever make. We’ve helped many businesses build stellar growth and profitability around strong organic search engine rankings and in this workshop we’ll show you how to do the same. Our SEO practitioners will give you clear, honest advice on how to implement a successful SEO strategy for your business, based on the latest best practices. If you want to make sure that your business is the first one that your prospects discover when searching online, then you should book your place at one of our workshop sessions now!

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How search engines and page rankings work Spy on your competitors’ SEO strategies Write SEO-friendly copy Optimise your content for search engines How to get backlinks and why they matter How SEO is changing and why you need to stay ahead of the curve

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Get discovered and manage your business whilst providing a best-in-class customer experience.

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These topics are delivered in an overview of mCommerce, mobile payments and mobile marketing, Office 365 and Cloud Services solutions to connect your businesses with customers, detailing how you leverage them to the advantage of your business. These workshops span the range of topics from how you can use mobile technology to connect with your customers and incorporate it into a bricks and mortar environment, to ensuring mobile payments are secure and what the future of mobile technology holds.

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Using mobile for your business Using mobile to connect to your customers Mobile payments and the consumer experience Mobile payment security Mobile and omni channel strategy and innovation

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

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 investors sort the flawed from the fabulous and find the gem that is too valuable not to invest in.

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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!

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Places are limited and competition is always fierce for the chance to participate in Midas Touch.

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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.

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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.

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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.

24 contestants will compete over the course of the two days to make the best pitch of the show and earn the title of ‘Innovator of the Show’, with the winner being announced in the last session on Friday. It’s a great opportunity for entrepreneurs who are ready to make their pitch and looking to attract investment, but Midas Touch is also a fantastic spectator event. Every pitch is made in front of a live audience and with the stakes so high, it makes for an exciting spectacle. Not only is it an entertaining break from the bustle of the show floor, but Midas Touch is also a unique opportunity for the audience to pick up tips for when they’re ready to pitch for their own investment.

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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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.

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MEET 40 NEW CONTACTS IN 40 MINUTES

HOW DOES IT WORK? Speed Networking is all about making the most contacts in the minimum time, so have your 30-second pitch ready! Here’s how it works:

Just Cashflow supports young and growing UK companies. It’s essential that companies get their funding facilities in place before they actually need them – don’t leave it too late! Get in touch today and take the first step to a flexible cash facility: • • • • • •

An in-principle decision in less than six minutes Free to apply The entire process can be done by phone No obligation to receive funding Your credit score won’t be affected Your application is confidential and stays between us

Don’t forget, you could borrow up to £100,000 for just £100 per day, so apply today at www.just-cashflow.com www.just-cashflow.com

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An hour long session 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

Imagine making more contacts in one hour than some people do in a whole year. Now you can actually do it, with Speed Networking. Ask just about any business mentor what the most important skill would be for a successful business and they will suggest networking. It’s invaluable for just about every area of your operation, from finding suppliers to winning new business. The most successful small business owners are always networking, whether they are attending a local business group, or in the pub. This is how they always seem to have enough work, or reliable suppliers; because they build a network of contacts that may or may not be immediately useful, but could prove to be invaluable in the long term. Successful entrepreneurs spend their whole careers meeting and befriending other business owners, forging enduring relationships and trading favours.

Small business owners are busy people though, and often see time spent networking as time away from their business. As a result, networking is one of the first things to slip, when it should be one of the first things to pursue to ensure a pipeline of future business. But it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of a small business. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. This is where Speed Networking can help. It’s an intensive programme of one-minute mini-meetings that will connect you with a wide range of other entrepreneurs and business owners from different industries. It’s a high impact session, because after your minute is up, the whistle blows and you change partners! The beauty of Speed Networking is that you will connect with a range of contacts that you may never have the opportunity to meet otherwise. You could meet your new web designer, marketing agency or IT provider – or your next big client!

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TIMETABLE 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.

chance to pitch to Angels Den’s investors, please visit www.thebusinessshow.co.uk If you’re not ready to make your own pitch just yet, come and support these brave entrepreneurs as they make the pitch of their lives by taking your place in the audience and see

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Angels Den ’s CEO and founder, B ill Morrow , explains H ow To Ensu re You Never Get Funded in Keynote H all 2 at 13 .15 on Friday.

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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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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’ll have to make the pitch of your life in front of a live audience? To apply for your

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

ezbob is the UK government and EU backed premier small business lender. Thousands of businesses across the UK have used their funds to grow. They offer businesses up to £50,000 for one year. Businesses can apply online in 10 minutes and receive funding within one hour. Visit ezbob.com for more information. www.ezbob.com

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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.

some entertaining presentations, as well as learning the do’s and don’ts for when you are ready to seek your own investment.

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

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Join us on Stand 2534, opposite the Angels Den Theatre, throughout both days for 1-2-1 advice on your business and the funding process.

With over 6,000 investors, Angels Den has already been successfully matching entrepreneurs and investors for the past six years. They have a great track record of successfully funding growing businesses through their unique SpeedFunding and Angel Club events and now offer you the opportunity to pitch online via their crowdfunding platform. If you would like to raise funding quickly and easily, with support and guidance along the way, then Angels Den is the right place for you. Whether you’re interested in crowdfunding, pitching events or a combination of both, our experts are here to help.

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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.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CONNECT WITH THOUSANDS OF NEW PROSPECTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPLIERS Put your business card to work on our wall, with Britain’s biggest networking event!

new contacts, whether you’re looking for clients, service providers, or business partners – they’ll all be checking out the wall during the show.

With 25,000 entrepreneurs and business owners attending The Business Show across both days, you’re not short of potential contacts - but there just isn’t time to meet them all! Business Connections helps you to maximise your time at the show and it’s a sure-fire way to make

The area has a wall that has been divided into industries. 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 easy and effective.

Launched in 2013, Penelope is the newest creation from call handling experts, Moneypenny. A virtual phone system for small businesses, Penelope does all a traditional phone system can do and more. Together, Penelope and Moneypenny handle in excess of 8.2 million calls a year for more than 6,500 UK businesses. www.penelope.co.uk

We don’t know about you, but our Twitter feed, Facebook timeline and LinkedIn updates are pretty busy close to show time! Social media has changed the way we do business and we’ve made some amazing contacts online. We’ve also been fortunate enough to meet many of those contacts in the real world to forge friendships and business arrangements that would never have existed without it. Tweet Meet is a dedicated social media area, giving you the

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. We’ve also set times for each industry sector to focus on, giving you the chance to meet up in person and take those connections to the next level from the outset.

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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…

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

Meet your online contacts, friends and followers in our dedicated social media area.

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chance to meet your online connections offline. Then you’re free to use the area for networking, business meetings or negotiations that are best done face-to-face. If you like stay in touch with Twitter, then you’ll love our big screen live Twitter feed throughout the show, packed with all your tweets about everything at the show, including seminar updates, special offers from exhibitors, and general info to keep you up to date.

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The concept of ‘The Boardroom’ has been developed in response. The Boardroom is an interactive peer-to-peer mentoring and networking activity, where business owners can support one another.

As the title suggests, the sessions take place in the style of a board meeting, with several participants gathered around a boardroom table, assisted by a trained facilitator.

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

The Boardroom offers an opportunity for participants to benefit from their fellow participants’ range of experiences in business as well as in general life. Attendees can bring particular issues or questions to the table for discussion, with the aim of gathering fresh ideas, and approaches, which may result in significant breakthroughs in their businesses. Whether you want to talk about how to obtain finance, what marketing style is best for your business or where your business should expand next, The

Boardroom offers a platform for you to air your issues, share your own experiences, and have fruitful and engaging discussions with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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Join The Boardroom: benefit from peer-to-peer mentoring and business development support. The feeling of isolation is a problem for many business owners, especially small business owner-operators or those with few staff members to bounce ideas off and look to for guidance when issues arise.

Two separate Boardrooms will be running at The Business Show - the first will cater for aspiring business people and recent start-ups, while the second will target small business owners who have been operating for more than three years. To book your place in The Boardroom, visit www.thebusinessshow.co.uk

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A chance for small business owners to put their heads together and bring ideas to the table. Share, learn and grow! For business owners with three or more years of operational experience, discussing issues such as: I am still working 60+ hours a week. Is now a good time to take on staff? Does my brand reflect my business’ success? My revenue is constantly increasing,why aren’t my profits?

Accelerus is focused on assisting SME businesses to grow sustainably. Our team of specialists can accelerate growth in already successful businesses and give a helping hand to those experiencing challenging conditions. We have a hands-on approach and will work alongside your leadership team to achieve the rapid results your business needs. The Accelerus team are all seasoned business leaders with experience in a wide range of sectors and situations. Using a proprietary process model, we will rapidly get to the heart of your business and help unblock any issues that are preventing growth. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients and help them in achieving sustainable improvements within their businesses. www.accelerus.net

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What do I include in a business plan? How much should I invest in a website? Where should I put my precious marketing spend?

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Get Ahead Of The Start-ups. How To Buy Success Jo Thornley, Head of Communications at BusinessesForSale.com Thinking of starting a business? Why not buy one? Find out why buying an established business and making it great can springboard you to business success.

11.15 - 12.00

How To Buy A Business Ran Carmon, Managing Director of Chelsea Corporate Learn everything you need to know about how to buy a business. How do you find the right business for you? And what happens once you’ve found it? Ran discusses all aspects of the sale process – from where to look for a business for sale to working out your exit strategy.

If you’re thinking of starting a business or want to expand it fast, why not buy one? Learn everything you need to know about buying or selling a business at Businesses For Sale Live. With constantly changing tax laws and uncertainty surrounding the economy, buying or selling a business can be a jungle of red tape and financial barriers. Businesses For Sale Live aims to demystify the process of buying or selling a business, offering professional expert advice,

hints, tips and the latest tools and resources. Take full advantage of a great workshop line-up of industry experts and exhibitors with the tools and resources to make the buying or selling process easier. As an individual looking to start a business, this feature is invaluable in helping you to understand your options. Likewise, as a business owner looking to sell up, this feature will offer advice and opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. All in one place, under one roof - everything you need to know about getting started or getting out.

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12.15 - 13.00

Unusual Ways To Raise Finance When Buying A Business Speaker: TBC 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.

13.15 - 14.00

Creating The Perfect Investment Pitch Rob Goddard, Managing Director of Evolution Complete Business Sales Convincing investors that your business is a great investment opportunity requires passion and enthusiasm backed up by a great Investment Proposal and Investment Pitch. Find out about the different forms of finance including grants, debt funding and angel investment and what’s involved in creating a successful investment pitch.

14.15 - 15.00

How To Sell A Business Rob Goddard, Managing Director of Evolution Complete Business Sales From the headline on an advert to the fine print on a contract, selling a business can be a complex and arduous process. We look to simplify the process and clarify any concepts that may be confusing. If you’re struggling to make heads or tails of your heads of terms, this is the seminar for you!

15.15 - 15.45 BusinessesForSale.com connects business buyers and sellers. With over 65,000 businesses in 130 countries worldwide, the website is the world’s largest businesses for sale marketplace, attracting over one million unique users every month. For aspiring entrepreneurs, BusinessesForSale.com provides a route into ownership and features thousands of business and franchise opportunities in all sectors imaginable. If you are looking to exit, we can help you cost-effectively market your business and find the right buyer. www.businessesforsale.com

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Business Buying Nightmares. How To Avoid Your Deal Falling Apart Maung Aye, Associate Solicitor at Mackrell Turner Garrett 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? Maung will discuss its many guises and why it’s so important in the business buying process.

16.00 - 17.00

LIVE: Q&A With A Surprise Guest Join us to watch and take part in this live Q&A session.

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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF NETWORKING AT THE SHOW The Business Show offers you more networking opportunities than any other business event. Warren Cass, founder and CEO of Business Scene, shares his advice for getting the maximum return from your time at the show. This is the third year that I’ve spoken at The Business Show and every time, the majority of the room completely underestimates the opportunity. From exhibitors to delegates, most fail to really grasp the potential benefits of the show. I would like to focus on networking. It’s become a multi-million pound industry in the last 20 years - multibillion 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 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

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and powerful partnerships in this age of collaboration. Think hard before you decide who your perfect JV partner is, or what type of company is an ideal introducer. Then actively look out for them over the two days, whether browsing the stands or taking part in the numerous facilitated networking opportunities. You can also come and hear some great tips at my hourly seminars!

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The best networkers seem totally magnetic, attracting people to them, oozing credibility and connections. But how did they get there? Where did they start and what were the key lessons? Warren’s talk is based on his huge experience running over 1,000 networking events, with a huge and influential contact base. He will share the mistakes, the successes and the importance of having a strategy. Whether you’re totally new to networking or a highly experienced veteran, you’re bound to learn from his seminar. Warren’s speaking style is always fun and engaging - one not to miss!

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

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

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

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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.

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Learn MultiMillionaire Trader’s Exact Strategies: Trading As A New Income Stream Learn proven strategies from a multi-millionaire trader 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, and how to minimize risk and maximize profits. Make sure you attend this seminar, as you’ll learn techniques that will impact your life and help you create a new income stream.

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Darren Winters is the number one attended investment speaker in the UK, having personally trained over 300,000 people. You can swell those ranks, thanks to his schedule of seminars that spans both days of the show.

Darren is the founder of Win Investing LLP and The Wealth Training Company LLP, which has been successfully training investors since year 2000. Darren is also a full time trader, international investment speaker and investment writer. He has been investing for over 20 years, having traded in both the UK and the USA.

He is now the number 1 UKbased investment speaker, having taught thousands of Investment master-classes and seminars. His two-day ‘Investment Success’ training courses are the most popular of their kind in Britain and have generated vast numbers of success stories and consistent praise from attendees and the investment industry.

ABOUT WIN INVESTING WIN Investing is the No 1 choice for over 80,000 people in the UK for Stock Market Training. It was founded in year 2000, since when WIN has been growing rapidly and soon became the market leader in the UK (and Europe) for stock market training. WIN has successfully trained more people to invest than any other stock market training company in Britain. It has been the No 1 choice for over 165,000 people in the UK and also attracted clients from abroad. WIN’s complimentary stock market training course is the most popular of its kind in the UK. WIN has maintained its number one position by providing very high quality training courses that teach easy to follow and easy to apply investment strategies. This has resulted in thousands of graduate success stories and testimonials, with happy clients then referring friends and family. WIN Investing is also involved in charity work and is a sponsor of the UK children’s discovery camp, where children are taught skills to help them have more confidence and success.

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That’s why so many visitors regularly return to The Business Show twice a year, guaranteed a stellar line-up of the UK’s rockstar business leaders sharing their insights, advice, forecasts and predictions directly with the audience. Put simply, there is no other forum that gathers together such a high calibre of speakers delivering such a broad schedule of seminars.

Just take a look at the schedule over the following pages. You name it, there’s a seminar covering it. For two days in May, experts from every area of business will take to the stage at London ExCeL to lead a conference schedule that is the envy of many international business events. Whether you need to find out what to include in your first business plan, or how to secure the highest valuation for your empire so that you can retire in style, you will find a seminar to suit.

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For the last three decades, the internet has seen significant growth across the world, supported by a range of familiar and established domains. In the next two years hundreds of new top-level domains will be launched worldwide; the internet landscape is evolving and we are at the forefront of that change. The newest member of the UK Domain Family is the shorter, sharper .uk domain, ready and waiting for online pioneers to define in this next era of the web. It is underpinned by the trust and reliability provided by the company behind the renowned .co.uk domain. Our other products within the UK Domain Family between them host over 10 million websites from personal endeavours, to community projects and e-commerce platforms. The number one domain for British business is .co.uk, and we continue to champion UK businesses here. Non-commercial UK endeavours flourish in their home at .org.uk, representing passion for causes and raising support. For individuals, .me.uk is the online space for personal stories and sharing adventures. Visit us at agreatplacetobe.co.uk and follow us @dotuk.

Every single seminar is listed in these pages* so that you can work out which ones will help your business the most. We’re constantly adding to our seminar line-up right up until the show, so please check our online schedule for the latest information. There’s no need to book for any of our seminars, but the more popular ones fill up fast, so we recommend you get there early to be sure of a seat.

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An all-too-frequent comment we hear from entrepreneurs and small business owners alike is that it can be hard to access the best quality information about doing business in person. The internet is an invaluable mine of information, but much of it is impenetrable and some of it is even misinformation. Act on it and you could be courting disaster with the business you have shed blood, sweat and tears to build up. And local business support groups vary wildly in terms of quality and usefulness, depending on your region and who leads it.

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Europe’s biggest business show is back for 2014, with another amazing line-up of seminars and speakers. Whether you have yet to launch your business, or you’re exploring your investment options to fund future growth, May’s seminar schedule has the session you’ve been looking for.

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“THERE IS NO OTHER FORUM THAT GATHERS TOGETHER SUCH A HIGH CALIBRE OF SPEAKERS DELIVERING SUCH A BROAD SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS.”

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14.00 - 14.30

Brett Akkar LOVESPACE Building A Business Based On Disruption

Rachelle Headland Saatchi & Saatchi Marketing For Start Ups

Brett will talk through his experiences of launching Streetcar and LOVESPACE – both new concepts within pre-existing industries. Streetcar challenged both the car rental industry as well as car ownership itself whilst his latest venture, LOVESPACE, is a new take on the traditional self-storage sector. Brett will talk through his journey – from identifying a potential need, growing the businesses and, in the case of Streetcar, exiting 6 years post-launch.

July 2011 saw the launch of Marketing 4 StartUp Britain; a joint initiative between the Marketing Agencies Association (MAA) and the government-backed Start Up Britain has helped dozens of young innovative businesses. With marketing being second only to finance as a crucial driver to the success of young businesses, it’s important they take advantage of the support available and to be aware of best practices in Marketing. We’ll share some of the fundamentals in marketing a new product or service and top tips on cost effective ways to get your message to your audiences.

11.45 - 12.15

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Shaa Wasmund Smarta Growth Hacking - How to take Your Business from Clark Kent to Superman

Penny Power OBE Scredible Building Your Social Credibility To Grow You And Your Business

Learn how Growth Hacking principles can turn your business from Clark Kent to Superman by focusing on 3 core areas: partnerships, persuasion and platform. Shaa will teach you how she’s leveraged these skills to create multi-million dollar partnerships from scratch, how she built the UK’s largest online site for SME’s, Smarta.com with an audience of 500,000 users from a standing start and more importantly how to apply these yourselves.

Penny will share the importance of Social Capital and your relationships through utilising the Scredible platform and understanding the Hierarchy of Social Credibility. This seminar is ideal for people who know that the social channels are important but don’t feel they have time or the right things to say to build the followers they need for growth.

12.30 - 13.00

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Andy Eustace LinkedIn Your Network Matters! Using Linkedin To Drive Your Business

Doug Richards School for Start Ups Alternative Funding To Grow Your Small Business

There is a lot of excitement around Social Media for Sales and Marketing at the moment. Can companies really use Social Media effectively to drive sales? This session shows how LinkedIn can be used as a platform to generate new business for companies of all sizes.

Doug is disarmingly candid and will dispel a few myths for you around starting a business before discussing the spectrum of startup funding options available from the School for Startups Launcher micro-finance lending programme to crowdfunding and beyond. Come along and be invigorated by Doug’s uniquely candid, jargon-free and inspiring style.

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Clive Rich LawBite Negotiating under pressure - don’t lose your bearings, your temper or your shirt

Jonathan Pfahl The ROCKSTAR Mentoring Group How To Triple Your Sales In 3 Months And Gain Further Funding For Your Business

We all come across common deal-making problems in our daily business and our lives, including breaking deadlocks, dealing with tough guys, dealing with deadlines and handling broken relationships. This seminar helps you to master the tools and techniques to make sure that you always have a choice and never get stuck again. Just imagine if you could get more of what you want, turn even impossible situations around and still keep people happy.

In this exciting and dynamic seminar, a seasoned regular to the show, Jonathan brings with him his sheer passion to every one of his talks and is always backing up his points with real life examples that he has achieved for clients.

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Clive Rich LawBite Negotiating Under Pressure- Don’t Lose Your Bearings, Your Temper Or Your Shirt

11.45 - 12.15

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Learn top tips and best practices on how Facebook can help your business to grow and learn from other businesses who are building awareness and driving sales in-store and online using Facebook.

Ross Marshall will provide an introduction to the company, and outline how they started Your Golf Travel and where it is today – followed by an open Q&A for any budding entrepreneurs.

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The majority of start-up businesses are going to fail. As a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, in his seminar, Faisal Butt explains how failure can be an entrepreneur’s “badge of honour”. He will talk about the importance of recognising ‘failure’ early and how to learn from your mistakes.

If you are looking to raise money for your business and want to know how equity crowdfunding can help then join Karen Darby in this lively and interactive workshop.

13.15 - 13.45

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Faisal Butt HBRE Failure Makes You A Better Entrepreneur

Will King King of Shaves How We Shaved 5 Billion Lives (& Counting) The King Of Shaves Story And More...

Ross Marshall Your Golf Travel An Entrepreneurs Guide To Avoiding Bankruptcy: ‘Ross Marshall On Staying Out Of The Bunkers’

Karen Darby CrowdMission Crowdfunding For Social Impact Make Money & Make A Difference!

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Ciaran Quilty Facebook EMEA Growing Your Business With Facebook

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As chief executive during both the turnaround and sale of Plymouth Gin, and now the launch and growth of Fever-Tree tonic and mixers, this talk will be of direct relevance to aspiring entrepreneurs in the food and drinks sector. The gap, creative marketing, financing, and expansion with two premium brands.

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Charles Rolls Fever-Tree Premium Natural Mixers Taking On The Giants Of The Drinks Industry

King of Shaves founder and CEO Will King is a multi award-winning businessman, considered by many as one of the UK’s most creative and passionate entrepreneurs. He talks about the evolution of the King of Shaves brand over the last twenty-one years, which now has more thirty different products, which are stocked in major outlets across the UK and all over the world.

* 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.thebusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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KEYNOTE HALL 2 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Elaine Heney Chocolate Lab Apps How To Make Money With Mobile Apps

Brad Burton 4 Networking Life. Business. Just Got Easier

In 2012, Elaine Heney quit her job to start a mobile games company, with zero technical skills or marketing knowledge. Since then she has published over 250 apps with millions of downloads and helped thousands of people to grow their app business. In this ‘no nonsense’ talk, learn exactly how you can create a profitable app business in your spare time.

The UK’s #1 Motivational Biz Speaker: Don’t let the jeans and t-shirt fool you. MD of the UK’s largest joined-up business network: 4Networking. Member #1 he founded in the business in 2006 and now runs over 5,000 events across the UK each year Author of THREE business books: highest 5* rated author on Amazon. Brad will change the way you think about your life, business forever.

11.45 - 12.15

Brian Lavery Twitter Winning The Moment For Small Business Twitter’s flexible, real-time platform allows you to drive results by connecting with the right people, with the right message at the right moment. In this unmissable session, Brian will talk specifically about how UK small businesses like yours can use Twitter to grow and achieve your business goals.

12.30 - 13.00

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Shweta Jhajharia ActionCOACH Building The Ultimate Sales And Marketing Machine 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.

15.30 - 16.00

Lucy Tarleton London Stock Exchange Aim - Where Ideas Take Off

Dee Blick The Marketing Gym Powerful Marketing Shoestring Style

For any small business marketing is not an option – it’s vital if sales are to soar! And today savvy customers want it all – exceptional value products and services backed up by an attentive customer service. Using a powerful blend of small business case studies and practical marketing tips Dee will share how you can grow your small business on a shoestring budget and how you can avoid the mistakes many small businesses make.

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Graham Corfield JUST EAT Using Online Technology As The Catalyst To Growing Your Business

Warren Knight Entrepreneur, Online Business Growth Expert The Future Is Content Marketing For Online Success To Grow Your Business

In this seminar, Graham Corfield will share how JUST EAT has grown, through offering over 20,000 restaurants and takeaways in the UK a platform to tap into the rising consumer trend of ordering takeaway using online and mobile. Graham will delve into how online technology is ever-increasingly a driving force in consumer behaviour and how this is enabling small business owners to realise their business potential, exploring new avenues for profit and becoming truly modern organisations.

During this engaging and informative seminar, Warren will share with you the importance being a thought leader for any Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO or Marketing Manager and share his top 5 tips to jumpstart your 2014 Content Marketing strategy to build your Digital Footprint.

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Bill Morrow Angels Den How To Ensure You NEVER Get Funded

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Ronan Archibald HootSuite Social Media For SMBs: Connecting To New Customer Worlds

Warren Cass Business Scene Increase Your Personal Influence And Accelerate Your Networking

Warren’s talk is based on his huge experience running over 1000 networking events, with a huge & influential contact base. He will share the mistakes, the successes and the importance of a strategy. Whether you are totally new to networking or highly experienced, there is something to learn. Warren’s speaking style is fun and engaging, one not to miss!

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Kate Hardcastle Insight With Passion Business With Oomph Kate Hardcastle, a sought after TV & Media business expert – is the ‘go to lady’ for BBC, ITV & SKY with an proven record on transforming business & delighting with the achieved financial results.

12.30 - 13.00

Brad Burton 4 Networking Life. Business. Just Got Easier The UK’s #1 Motivational Biz Speaker: Don’t let the jeans and t-shirt fool you. MD of the UK’s largest joined-up business network: 4Networking. Member #1 he founded in the business in 2006 and now runs over 5,000 events across the UK each year. Author of THREE business books: highest 5* rated author on Amazon. Brad will change the way you think about your life, business forever.

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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 expert, Bill Morrow, who’s been there, done it and seen it all.

Jonathan Pfahl The ROCKSTAR Mentoring Group How To Triple Your Sales In 3 Months And Gain Further Funding For Your Business

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This seminar will outline the Mayor of London’s vision for jobs and growth in London, including work already underway to support businesses of all sizes to grow. London is the business capital of the world. The city’s strengths in technology, life sciences, professional services and the creative industries continue to draw talent from across the world and establish the city as a leading destination in which to grow your business.

13.15 - 13.45

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Kit Malthouse Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Enterprise What’s next for London’s economy? City Hall’s vision for Jobs and Growth

15.30 - 16.00

Sanj Bhayro Salesforce.com How Salesforce Transforms & Stays on Top: Principles Behind Success Focused on start-up growth and small-to-medium sized businesses. Hear how Salesforce went from a four-man start-up to a $5 billion company in 15 years. Crowned the world’s most innovative company for the last 3 years, and voted one of ‘Fortune’s Best Places to Work’, Salesforce has come from small and grown into a global powerhouse by following basic sales, service, and marketing principles. Discover keys to success for your own growing business.

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HALL 3 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11:30

Warren Cass Business Scene Increase Your Personal Influence And Accelerate Your Networking Warren’s talk is based on his huge experience running over 1000 networking events, with a huge & influential contact base. He will share the mistakes, the successes and the importance of a strategy. Whether you are totally new to networking or highly experienced, there is something to learn. Warren’s speaking style is fun and engaging, one not to miss!

11.45 - 12.15

Neville Wilshire Save Britain Money There Are Winners and Losers ‘There are Winners and Losers’ describes the entertaining and moving life story of Neville Wilshire. It charts his life from Swansea school boy to a millionaire in his 20’s, through bankruptcy in his 30 to finding fame and fortune in his 50’s as the founder of the award winning Save Britain Money group. A rollercoaster story brought vividly to life through Nev’s personal recollections.

12.30 - 13.00

Ben Hopkins Benhopkins.co Ltd Business Growth Consultancy 750,000 Customers Can’t Be Wrong The lessons learnt through the development and growth of two online wine businesses - Virgin Wines and Naked Wines. From a Speaker who’s seen it, been there, and done it. Twice. Acquiring 750,000 new customers on the way.

Warren Knight Entrepreneur, Online Business Growth Expert The Future Is Content Marketing For Online Success To Grow Your Business During this engaging and informative seminar, Warren will share with you the importance being a thought leader for any Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO or Marketing Manager and share his top 5 tips to jumpstart your 2014 Content Marketing strategy to build your Digital Footprint.

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14.00 - 14.30

Stefan Thomas 4 Networking 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.

14.45 - 15.15

Kimberly Davis Sarsaparilla Marketing How To Stop Wasting And Start Making Money On Marketing, Right Now…Guaranteed 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.

15.30 - 16.00

Gemma Johnson MyFamilyClub.co.uk Digital Mums: How To Engage With Mums In The Digital Age Discussing the key ingredients needed to reach and engage tech-savvy mums in the digital age. How businesses can get cut-through in such a noisy and crowded space. What do mums respond to and how to keep them engaged.

16.15 - 16.45

13.15 - 13.45

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Gail Reynolds www.gailreynolds.co.uk Mind your own business… An inspirational personal journey from a single parent on the dole to a multi million pound business owner. I hope to inspire women to do exactly what they want to do, and never feel as though you can’t. Identifying their own skill sets and ensuring it’s the right time for them to own a business. Creative thinking and idea hunting was something I developed over the years I wasn’t born with it!

HALL 3 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

If one of your niche markets is ladies you should be looking at the power of pinterest. Find out why to make Pinterest your perfect partner for an online presence as a solopreneur or a big business and how you can harness its power. A must for all businesses with a high female audience.

A dive into LinkedIn and a simple explanation why UK businesses need to harness it. LinkedIn has gone from 10 million active UK users up to 15 Million in the last year. If you never want to make a cold call again & you are looking to rank your business better with Google, then LinkedIn is the answer. Open up LinkedIn and make a visible difference to your business

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

“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

Are you the best kept secret online? Your blog or website may look ready to rock with its perfectly preened façade and carefully constructed colour scheme – but does it do what it is supposed to? Spending forever making your window to the world something you are proud of is all well and good, but if you have nothing of any value to say you will not be getting traffic… these top tips will help you to attract your target audience AND do something with them once they have found your hidden treasure trove.

13.15 - 13.45

15.30 -16.00

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.

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Terry Cooper 4 Networking So What Is Stopping You Selling?

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Kimberly Davis Sarsaparilla Marketing How To Stop Wasting And Start Making Money On Marketing, Right Now…Guaranteed

Amanda Hill The Social Media Café Top Tips To Attract Your Audience With Blogging

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.

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Dwain Reid www.dwainreid.com Get The Most Out Of Networking At The Business Show And Beyond

John Davy Dojo Media Consulting Ltd LinkedIn

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Amanda Hill The Social Media Café How To Attract Your Female Audience Using Pinterest

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HALL 4 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Max Chmyshuk Fleximize Finding Finance For Growing Your Business

Carl Jani Argentex LLP Foreign Exchange

Many small businesses are struggling to raise funding from banks. Despite the government’s best efforts to stimulate lending to SME’s via the Funding for Lending scheme, credit supply is still ‘relatively subdued’ according to the BoE. While banks may not be lending enough, businesses nowadays have more access to alternative sources of finance than ever before. This talk gives an overview of the alternative finance landscape; including unsecured loans, invoice discounting, revenue-based finance and asset-based finance.

Foreign Exchange – How to reduce risk whilst saving time, effort and money.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

John Coupland Networker+ Accelerate™ Your Social Media

Nick Williams Franchise Development Services Ltd How To Successfully Franchise Your Business

John Coupland, @networkerplus Social Media, shares five key ACCELerators™ all busy SMEs and entrepreneurs require to realise, that all-important return on investment from social media. John’s book, ACCELerate™ Your Social Media, recently launched at The Business Show, when held in Olympia.

Based on the presenting Company’s 32 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.

12.30 - 13.00

Brian Andrews Basepoint Customer service for SMEs Customer service is one of the most important aspects of a successful business. How do you manage your customer service? Do you have a policy in place? What happens if you have an unhappy customer? This seminar, hosted by Brian Andrews, Managing Director of Basepoint, will help ensure you are equipped to effectively manage and enhance your current offering.

13.15 - 13.45

Nick Beale Hyve Managed Hosting Business Benefits Of Moving In To The Cloud A discussion into the benefits of cloud hosting for your business over traditional hosting and in-house servers. How can the cloud reduce your operating costs whilst improving performance, scalability and redundancy? Nick will make sense of the expanding cloud landscape by uncovering the differences between various types of cloud hosting services. Nick will also discuss the importance of maintaining a secure online presence and how this can be achieved.

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

15.30 - 16.00

Malcolm Stoodley Exterian Media Using Insight To Make Businesses Famous In Their Local Area Malcolm Stoodley will demonstrate how the use of insight on the opinions, behaviours and lives of consumers in local areas around the UK can ensure that Outdoor advertising dramatically increases a business’s profile. He will show how by intelligently targeting consumers with the right message, in the right place and at the right time will lead to an increase in revenue and provide your business with the fame it deserves!

16.15 - 16.45

Tom Smith Artema Limited Cash Is Oxygen You Won’t Reach The Summit Without It Over 80% of new businesses fail within the first five years. And the number one reason for failure is poor cash-flow management. Are you stressed out because you can’t pay your suppliers on time? Then this seminar is for you. Learn how to create a simple cash-flow forecast that will transform your business and your life. Avoid the most common mistakes that people make.

HALL 4 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

A discussion into the benefits of cloud hosting for your business over traditional hosting and in-house servers. How can the cloud reduce your operating costs whilst improving performance, scalability and redundancy? Nick will make sense of the expanding cloud landscape by uncovering the differences between various types of cloud hosting services. Nick will also discuss the importance of maintaining a secure online presence and how this can be achieved.

Loyalty marketing is the most cost-effective kind of advertising, far more than the traditional forms aimed at new customer acquisition. The advent of the smartphone has presented unique opportunities to show customers you care, keep them engaged and bring them back. This workshop will show how you can make use of this new technology to boost the bottom line.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

How Electrolux have helped individuals develop a unique, niche and specialised Professional Clothes care business utilising novel techniques and services including wet cleaning, fire/flood restoration, designer handbag renovation and how it may develop in the future. How the plan to open a business in laundry went from an idea, to managing expectations, to a realistic business plan with realistic expectations and results.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

This seminar outlines the steps to take to consider when planning to run your own business and then illustrates the 7 steps to follow to find your ideal Franchise. Should you own a business that has expansion though Franchise Development potential, then this seminar will interest you also.

Getting the right information where needed and at the right time (timely accessibility with precision and accuracy) in any media endeavour is a must. At SAKO TECHNOLOGIES we understand this concept and our solutions are designed to offer just that. We take pride in the facts that we have found the key notes that should guide media delivery based on human natural senses such as vision, touch, orientation, altitude, etc.

13.15 - 13.45

Julian Hall Julianhall.co.uk Serial Entrepreneur, #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker And Business Coach

WORKSHOPS SHOW FEATURES

Zidago Sako Sako Technologies Limited Mbps As A Common Denominator To Digital ‘Media-Data’ Pricing

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Roy Seaman Franchise Development Services Ltd Find The Right Franchise For You

Michael Williams Electrolux Professional Handbags and Gladrags

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

John Coupland Networker+ Accelerate™ Your Social Media

Maarten Tromp Local Secrets Ltd Loyalty Marketing Workshop

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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 what the ‘Ultrapreneur’ formula is and how by applying it you can answer the question “What business should I be doing?!”

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

Nick Beale Hyve Managed Hosting Business Benefits Of Moving In To The Cloud

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HALL 5 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Ivor Freedman Freedman and Partners LLP Business Borrowing Without Banks

Dirk van Dijl Crowd Ahead Crowdfund Your Path To Success

Peer to Peer Lending in Britain is set to go through the £1billion barrier and reach £12 billion within the next 5 years. Increasingly, Peer to Peer Lending presents a viable alternative to bank funding for small to medium sized enterprises. With regulation of Peer to Peer Lending from April 2014 the UK Government is fully behind the expansion of this new and innovative channel.

Crowdfunding is fun and raises money while marketing your idea and spreading the news. Also you win a large number of people backing you and spreading your message – your success is theirs too. Crowdfunding is hard work. Do not think you can publish your idea on a site and get funded without real effort. In this seminar demonstrate what you need to do to get successfully crowdfunded.

14.45 - 15.15

11.45 - 12.15

Ian Christelow ActionCOACH The 3 Keys To Earning £100K A Year

Eva Missling 99designs How to Brand Your Business for £500

AC UK co-founder, Ian Christelow, reveals the three core drivers of personal and business success, explains how helping others can be the fastest way to make a million and outlines the guaranteed high-return investment models operated by AC UK Franchise Partners to maximise profitability.

Branding is an essential part of building your business. The voice, messages and design elements you convey distinguish your company from the competition and create connections with your target audience. Granted, the process can be expensive and lengthy — but it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, Eva Missling of 99designs will show you how to get your brand off the ground from your logo design and beyond for under £ 500.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Nina Fernstrom iZettle Grow Your Business With iZettle

Mike Jelves Jellyfielder Studios Where’s Your Video?

iZettle is about so much more than just taking card payments. We provide small businesses with helpful tools and insight that will help them not only run their business more efficiently, but also understand and improve their day-to-day operations. This seminar will run you through some of iZettle’s analytic tools and give you ideas on how to grow your business.

We all know the benefits video brings to promoting your business. Once you identify the type of video you need, it’s also vital to know how to utilise your film once you have it. This includes integration with your website, blog, marketing strategy, customer engagement and social media conversations. Find out how you can do this for yourself and embed cost effective video content at the heart of your business.

13.15 - 13.45

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16.15 - 16.45

John Whiteman John Whiteman Ltd A Fresh Insight – How Business Really Works’

Shamila Mhearban Gingko People Employee Engagement: Why does it Matter?

Come and learn how business really works. Find out where we are in the overall business cycle, what the component parts are that you will need to create a successful business. Find out what your strengths are so you perform in the correct position within your company, one where you can do what you love and love what you do. Business doesn’t need to be hard it just needs to Flow. Performance is Everything.

How to turn the largest cost to your business, your people, into your greatest asset leading to increased productivity and profitability. This session focuses on what an ‘engaged employee’ looks like and how they can add more value to your business than an ‘unengaged employee’. We will talk through the full talent management process from attraction through to retention and reward and how to create a culture of success.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

HALL 5 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The Seminar will concentrate on the qualities of an entrepreneur. Practical advice will be given on setting of goals, preparing detailed plans on how to reach these goals. There will be guidance on importance of planning and monitoring progress. This will be followed by brief discussion on solving problems and how to effectively use the services of expert advisors. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

12.30 - 13.00

Debbie Huxton Be A Business Success Debbie Huxton’s Little Seminar Of Big Wisdom How to overcome feeling a failure and enjoy success - This compelling seminar will give you rapid solutions to take away with you and apply easily to overcome ‘that thing’ that holds you back and develop a mind-set that will allow you to take action and achieve what it is you desire. It will guide, motivate and inspire you to make those changes you deserve to enjoy the success you deserve.

WORKSHOPS SHOW FEATURES

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

15.30 - 16.00

Kit Chong Alibaba.com Europe How to take your business global with Alibaba.com

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Learn how the content on your website affects your Google ranking, and discover how to generate more visitors and sales for your business! Why do I need a blog? How can video strengthen my Google page position? What are friendly URLs? We’ll answer questions like these and many more. SEO doesn’t need to cost you money! Come along and find out why…

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

Have you ever thought about taking your business global? Have you ever wanted to work with international trading partners, but just don’t know how to get started? Alibaba.com can help you getting there!

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Matt Soper The Creation Lab Website Content Is King

Simon Letchet CrowdAhead Best Practices For Equity Crowdfunders

13.15 - 13.45

Andrew Maidstone Freedman and Partners LLP Business Borrowing Without Banks Peer to Peer Lending in Britain is set to go through the £1billion barrier and reach £12 billion within the next 5 years. Increasingly, Peer to Peer Lending presents a viable alternative to bank funding for small to medium sized enterprises. With regulation of Peer to Peer Lending from April 2014 the UK Government is fully behind the expansion of this new and innovative channel.

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

Vijay Shah Jureva Solutions Ltd Practical Advice For Entrepreneurs

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HALL 6 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

William Gill Minty Internet The Importance Of Backing Up Your Data Online! This seminar will examine the importance of backing up your data through a secure, off site environment to ensure that both yours and your client’s data, that you may hold, remains secure at all times and that it is easily accessible, when required, in cases of recovery and in line with your legal obligations. Minty Internet will also be providing all attendees with free cloud space, to allow them to experience online backup and cloud solutions first hand for free.

11.45 - 12.15

14.00 - 14.30

Neil Ormesher FCCA CTA Danbro Why Go Limited This seminar will cover not only the main differences in accounting and taxation of Limited Companies compared with Sole traders, but will detail all the benefits of going Limited along with the downsides. So, if you want to know if going Limited is the right decision for you, or you would just like to know more about Limited Companies, then come along, you could be one step closer to paying less tax.

14.45 - 15.15

Kit Chong Alibaba.com Europe 5 Essentials For Setting Up An Ecommerce Business

Brian Taylor Etail Fulfilment Services Ltd How Etail Fulfilment Services Can Help Your Company Grow

Taking your business to the next level can be a huge stumbling block. There are countless obstacles such as raising capital to implementing financial strategy. It’s a step too far for some SMEs, but how about you? What are you doing to push your business forward? How can you succeed? Do you know what SEO is? How to improve it and what tools are available out there to make you shine on e-Commerce.

Our services offered under one roof carry fixed costs and enable our customers to focus their efforts on the sales and marketing of their business.

12.30 - 13.00

Neil Capstick Executive Compass Business Consultants Win More Tenders Through Effective Use Of Bid Management Most companies lose bids and fail PQQs not because they cannot deliver the work, but because they fail to prepare and organise themselves effectively. This seminar will focus on the importance of bid libraries, planning to succeed and applying proven practical processes and techniques to your bid writing to enable you to win more projects.

13.15 - 13.45

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15.30 - 16.00

Casper Dean Neoteric UK Simple Steps To Digital Success Marketing your fledgling business online can be a daunting prospect. Where do you start, what will be effective for your business, how much can you realistically do yourself to keep down costs? During this seminar we will talk about the opportunities available to business start-ups and SME’s. What Search Engine Marketing, Social Media and Conversion Optimisation mean for your business and how best to utilise the tools available to grow your revenue online.

16.15 - 16.45

Norman Chambers National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers Awareness And Accessibility Of Funding For Your Business

Rita Brophy SMS Market Research From Consumer Insights To Confident Business Decisions

There are over 100 lenders available to small businesses, find out how to access the funding that is available for your business from a wide range of lenders.

Understanding your consumers and following their needs is the key to a successful business. In this seminar, Rita Brophy will share how market research can provide you with the valuable consumer insights you need to make informed business decisions. She will explain various market research methodologies and tools and how they can be applied at the different stages of your business, from starting point through developing new products and ideas.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

HALL 6 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

No two businesses are the same, therefore there’s no one size fits all approach that you can apply when developing your digital marketing strategy. You have to carefully consider which elements of digital marketing are right for you. This seminar will discuss the main things you should consider when deciding where to spend your digital marketing budget and why a strategic approach is imperative.

This seminar will examine the importance of backing up your data through a secure, off site environment to ensure that both yours and your client’s data, that you may hold, remains secure at all times and that it is easily accessible, when required, in cases of recovery and in line with your legal obligations. Minty Internet will also be providing all attendees with free cloud space, to allow them to experience online backup and cloud solutions first hand for free.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Marketing your fledgling business online can be a daunting prospect. Where do you start, what will be effective for your business, how much can you realistically do yourself to keep down costs? During this seminar we will talk about the opportunities available to business start-ups and SME’s. What Search Engine Marketing, Social Media and Conversion Optimisation mean for your business and how best to utilise the tools available to grow your revenue online.

Emma will be explaining what virtual numbers are and how they can be used in all facets of your business, from measuring marketing strategies to generating leads.

Emma Clarke Brayford Numbers Using virtual numbers to maximise your business

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Casper Dean Neoteric UK Simple Steps To Digital Success

WORKSHOPS

Most companies lose bids and fail PQQs not because they cannot deliver the work, but because they fail to prepare and organise themselves effectively. This seminar will focus on the importance of bid libraries, planning to succeed and applying proven practical processes and techniques to your bid writing to enable you to win more projects.

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With today’s energy costs spiralling, it is vital all Small and Medium sized businesses take control of their energy overheads so that they don’t start eating into profit margins. In this seminar we will identify the main obstacles businesses face when buying energy and provide our top tips on how to fulfil your energy requirements, whilst driving down costs and improving energy efficiency.

Neil Capstick Executive Compass Business Consultants Win More Tenders Through Effective Use Of Bid Management

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

James Dubois Lumina Energy Top Tips To Help All Businesses Manage Their Energy Consumption And Minimise Their Energy Costs

William Gill Minty Internet The Importance Of Backing Up Your Data Online!

13.15 - 13.45

David Harris One2create Ltd How the #!?% do I grow my business? Knowing how to grow your business can, at times, be a challenge. You want to get return on investment, but aren’t sure how to achieve it. David Harris, MD of One2create has been helping businesses thrive since 2002, including his own which he set up as a freelancer. With over 25 years experience in the media and marketing industry, David will give you the inside track on how to succeed and generate results.

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

Sarah Hirst AIM - Affordable Intelligent Marketing Digital Marketing What’s Right For My Business

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HALL 7 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Mike Jones Modello Ltd What Super-Fast Fibre Broadband Can Do For Your Business What Super-Fast Fibre Broadband can do for your business – An educational seminar on how Super-Fast Fibre broadband is transforming the way we work as businesses. This jargon-free session will help businesses to understand the real business benefits of life in the fast lane.

11.45 - 12.15

14.00 - 14.30

Tony Biola Grow Personal Success How To Gaurantee Your Success In Business What do Richard Branson, Alan Sugar and Donald Trump all have in common with you? Attend this seminar for a rare, personal introduction to the Grow Personal Success (GPS) System from its original creator and custodian, Tony Biola where he will explore this very question. The answer will shock you.

14.45 - 15.15

Nick Leech 123-reg Digital Marketing On A Shoestring

Yasmina Siadatan Start Up Loans Lending you money to start your business

This seminar demonstrates exciting new ways in which small businesses can market their website on the Internet without spending any money. The focus is ‘content marketing’; giving practical advice and examples of how any business can boost website visitors by creating an online buzz about their brand. It also showcases the latest tools and tricks that anyone can use to get the best results for their business.

Start Up Loans is a government funded scheme to provide loans and mentors for entrepreneurs. Yasmina Siadatan, winner of the BBC’s Apprentice in 2009, will be talking about the scheme and answering questions.

15.30 - 16.00

12.30 - 13.00

Chris Bryce PCG The Rise of the Independent Professional

James Fox Zynstra The Future of SMB IT

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.

In 2013 the Cloud Industry Forum reported continued growth of Cloud adoption rates by UK businesses. The same businesses also expected to retain some sort of on premise IT. Join Zynstra & Solsis to find out how your business can benefit from the best of cloud and on-premise IT. Allowing you to access enterprise level technology, benefit from Cloud economies & agility, retain on premise IT for control & security and eradicate the principle and risks of end of life technology.

13.15 - 13.45

16:15 - 16.45

Paul Emerton Concept Television Studios Ltd How To Advertise On TV Discover how TV Advertising works and why it is still one of the most powerful and cost-effective advertising platforms. Paul will break down the TV Advertising process, explaining Budgeting, Ad Clearance, Production and Targeted Media Buying. The seminar will disclose ways to maximise the value of a TV Commercial by exploiting social media platforms such as YouTube and the explosion in the take-up of smart-phones.

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

Mike Wills RTW Hosting, part of the Backbone Group Cloud-Based VoIP And How It Will Grow Your Business Benefits of Hosted VoIP vs. Traditional Business Telephone Systems. Maximise productivity; Enable Remote /Flexible working; Reduce Telephone Bills. Considerations when selecting Hosted VoIP. Call Quality; Reliability; Security; Integration. Overview of Unique Benefits of Hosted Swyx - the best Hosted VoIP System for SMEs. Feature-Rich; Intuitive/ Easy to use; Integrate with business critical IT systems; No Hidden Costs (upgrade or maintenance charges). Where Hosted VoIP fits in SME IT best practice.

HALL 7 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Discover how TV Advertising works and why it is still one of the most powerful and cost-effective advertising platforms. Paul will break down the TV Advertising process, explaining Budgeting, Ad Clearance, Production and Targeted Media Buying. The seminar will disclose ways to maximise the value of a TV Commercial by exploiting social media platforms such as YouTube and the explosion in the take-up of smart-phones.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Learn more about how mentoring can help your business and about how to find or become a mentor.

Benefits of Hosted VoIP vs. Traditional Business Telephone Systems. Maximise productivity; Enable Remote /Flexible working; Reduce Telephone Bills. Considerations when selecting Hosted VoIP. Call Quality; Reliability; Security; Integration. Overview of Unique Benefits of Hosted Swyx - the best Hosted VoIP System for SMEs. Feature-Rich; Intuitive/ Easy to use; Integrate with business critical IT systems; No Hidden Costs (upgrade or maintenance charges). Where Hosted VoIP fits in SME IT best practice.

12.30 - 13.00

Martin Kemp SpaceandPeople 5 Tips: Maximise Custom Shopping Centres Without The Cost

WORKSHOPS SHOW FEATURES

Mike Wills RTW Hosting, part of the Backbone Group Cloud-Based VoIP And How It Will Grow Your Business

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Tim Rivett of the British Bankers Association, Ruth Lowbridge of SFEDI and Yasmina Siadatan of Start Up Loans Mentoring for small businesses.

Paul Emerton Concept Television Studios How To Advertise on TV

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Starting a business can be daunting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attracting customers, spending on marketing and making enough money to not only cover overhead costs, but also make a profit prove problematic for many start-ups. This session will demonstrate how businesses can take advantage of the thousands of people that visit a shopping centre each week, without having the overhead costs and commitment associated with a long-term shop unit lease and will provide real-life examples.

13.15 - 13.45

Lukas Krohn-Grimberghe Sumup Payments Limited How Mobile Payments Is Transforming Businesses Accross The Country Mobile payment technology is going mainstream. While it sounds very much like a concept that a business could adopt next year, or maybe the year after, maybe when the kinks have been worked out and people feel more comfortable with the idea. The truth is that mobile technology, particularly mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) technology, is already transforming businesses across the country.

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

Lisette Sens Zynstra The Future Of SMB It

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HALL 8 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Justin Deaville Receptional Ltd Secrets Of Search Marketing: How To Attract Online Enquiries From Google

Richard Bevan Team B Partners LLP The Benefit Of Being Resourceful, Connected And Using More Than One Brain

The number of searches conducted online continues to grow. In the UK we now make a billion searches every 12 days. Which is a lot! When a searcher reaches your site, the quality of the lead can be very high. If you’re missing out on traffic from Google, you’re missing a great opportunity. In this talk Justin Deaville will explain how to generate more business from Google.

Do you wonder what it would be like to have the support you need, when you need it with certainty around how much it will all cost? As a start-up or SME, getting the right level of professional support to help power your business is difficult at best. My seminar will signpost resources and discuss your options in getting the support you need whilst maximising value for money.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Philip Bryan Sentori Email Marketing Understand The Numbers And Get More From Email Marketing

James Nicholson SEO Desk How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2014 And Beyond

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.

In this seminar, James Nicholson will discuss the latest ways of ranking your website in 2014. 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.

12.30 - 13.00

Steven Renwick Satago How To Get Paid On Time Getting paid on time is a challenge for companies of all sizes. In this seminar we’ll show you some of the steps you can take to improve your credit control, helping you get paid faster and allowing you to maintain a healthy cash flow as your business grows.

13.15 - 13.45

Tracey-Anne Baskerville PPL & PRS For Music Understanding Music Licensing This seminar will give you an introduction to PPL and PRS for Music, an overview of music licensing for businesses and organisations and an understanding of the value of music. PPL collects and distributes money for the use of recorded music on behalf of record companies and performers. PRS for Music collects and distributes money on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers. There will also be the opportunity to put your questions forward to our licensing experts.

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

15.30 - 16.00

Darren Winters The Wealth Training Company LLP Learn Multi Millionaire Trader’s Exact Strategies Trading As A New Income Stream 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.

16.15 - 16.45

Gavin Ingham www.gaviningham.com Evergreen Lead Generation... The Secrets Of Creating Long-Term, High Value Leads With Minimum Activity In Evergreen Lead Generation I will show you how you can leverage a small amount of activity to create long-term results. I will explain the difference between sales superstar strategies that drive leads and ho-hum, so-so activities that are more work than they’re worth. And I will teach the secrets of how to target high-value clients who are less price sensitive and more solution focused.

HALL 8 > FRIDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Her Signature work: “ The Yin of Business,’ helps businesses to get out of their head and into their hearts more in business, helping them to find meaning, develop their creativity and their all-important ‘Inner-Guugle,’ ( Business Intuition) amongst other things.

Be the one in the know and find out about online services, tools and apps that can make your life easier and save you money as you start your new business venture. The session will cover free and low-cost tools for websites, finance, productivity, project management and more. Learn how you can take advantage of existing platforms so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

This seminar will address the issue of what to do after you’ve found the perfect candidate and offered them a full time position. How do you ensure they are developing professionally, with the skills needed to achieve results? This seminar will also explain the importance of proactive employee engagement and efficient internal and external communication, to ensure you retain the best staff.

12.30 - 13.00

Donatas Tranauskis Creative-web 3 Key Stages To A Successful Online Advertising Campaign

WORKSHOPS SHOW FEATURES

Tom Povey Instant Impact Ltd After The Hire; Managing Growth, Performance And Retention

NOTES

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

James Nicholson SEO Desk How To Rank Your Site On Google In 2014 And Beyond

Katy Carlisle The Wheel Exists I Wish I’d Known About That Tool Earlier!

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

3 key stages to a successful online advertising campaign.

13.15 - 13.45

Kirsty Tavakoly PPL & PRS For Music Understanding Music Licensing This seminar will give you an introduction to PPL and PRS for Music, an overview of music licensing for businesses and organisations and an understanding of the value of music. PPL collects and distributes money for the use of recorded music on behalf of record companies and performers. PRS for Music collects and distributes money on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers. There will also be the opportunity to put your questions forward to our licensing experts.

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

Carrie Eddins The Blondepreneur The Yin Of Business

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HALL 9 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Jason Martin FreeConference.co.uk Using Teleseminars To Fuel Growth & Keep Customers Happy Want to use teleconferencing and teleseminars to help grow your business? Use social media and teleseminars to connect with new audiences, suppliers and distributors all over the world quickly, easily and affordably. Learn tips and best practices to make group calls work. This seminar is best for coaches, promoters, franchisees. This seminar will include the official launch presentation and demo of FreeConference.co.uk

11.45 - 12.15

14.00 - 14.30

Keith Spencer First Call Accounting Ltd Starting Your Business The Right Way Making sure you are compliant with HMRC, Companies House and statutory processes from the start. Choosing the right business type to minimise tax. Choosing your advisers and setting up your business bank account. Obtaining finance for your business. VAT schemes.

14.45 - 15.15

Richard Burton & Nicholas Malden D Young & Co Intellectual Property Your Product, Your Business: IP Essentials For SMEs From Concept To Market

Chris Smith IPO Create, Innovate & Protect - Intellectual Property Explained

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!

The seminar will cover the four main areas of intellectual property (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and how to protect Intellectual Property rights. It’s a great opportunity for all businesses looking for the latest information and advice on IP - direct from the Intellectual Property Office.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Mark Taggart & Jessica Lloyd Verto Group Legal Issues For Start-Ups: Employment And Premises Considerations

Alex Beattie & Dan Sullivan Forresters Patents And Trademarks - Make Sure You’re Protected

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. Mark Taggart and Jessica Lloyd will guide you through the pitfalls and considerations to take into account for all new businesses, your invention, technology or brand.

There are simple steps you can take to help you protect your business’s valuable rights - and make sure you don’t fall foul of rights held by others. Our brief talk outlines the action you can take, and the things you need to think about, to help you make the most of your intellectual property.

13.15 - 13.45

Sharone Perlstein ezbob Funds You Need To Grow Your Business In Minutes This seminar will show business owners of companies in the UK established for at least 18 months how to obtain up to £50,000 in unsecured business finance in a matter of minutes. This can now be done 100% online with no paperwork. The funds can be secured in as little as 1 hour. Thousands of SMEs in the UK have already taken advantage of these funds, find out how to join them.

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

HALL 9 > FRIDAY

WORKSHOPS

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.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

This seminar will show business owners of companies in the UK established for at least 18 months how to obtain up to £50,000 in unsecured business finance in a matter of minutes. This can now be done 100% online with no paperwork. The funds can be secured in as little as 1 hour. Thousands of SMEs in the UK have already taken advantage of these funds, find out how to join them.

Taking the step to grow your business outside the UK can be daunting but by making the most of financial technology, you don’t have to be left out of pocket. Learn about prepaid technology to control the physical expense of travelling and also pick up some tips on the most efficient ways to manage cross border payments.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Chris Smith IPO Create, Innovate & Protect Intellectual Property Explained The seminar will cover the four main areas of intellectual property (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and how to protect Intellectual Property rights. It’s a great opportunity for all businesses looking for the latest information and advice on IP - direct from the Intellectual Property Office.

13.15 - 13.45

Alex Beattie & Dan Sullivan Forresters Patents and Trademarks Make Sure You’re Protected

Nic Gidaracos FairFX Grow Your Business Beyond Borders Without FX Headaches

Chris Ward Brown of DCMS and Tom Bircham of Growth Vouchers Government vouchers to support small businesses The government is doing more to help small businesses then you probably know about. Discover how you can improve productivity and customer service by upgrading your broadband connection with a FREE £3K broadband connection voucher. Also learn how to apply for Growth Vouchers providing up to £2,000 matched funding for business advice to help your business grow.

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Sharone Perlstein ezbob Funds You Need To Grow Your Business In Minutes

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Kevin Jackson ibd Business Advice Group Ltd Becoming A Consultant

SHOW FEATURES

Over 80% of new businesses fail within the first five years. And the number one reason for failure is poor cash-flow management. Are you stressed out because you can’t pay your suppliers on time? Then this seminar is for you. Learn how to create a simple cash-flow forecast that will transform your business and your life. Avoid the most common mistakes that people make.

14.00 - 14.30

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Tom Smith Artema Limited Cash Is Oxygen You Won’t Reach The Summit Without It

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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11.00 - 11.30

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> THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

Adam Tyler FSB Finance for Business Find The Right Kind Of Finance For Your Business Raising awareness of the availability of the alternative business finance market

11.45 - 12.15

Tim Lazenby has been working with members of the FSB for 20 years and is used to advising businesses new and established as to what insurances are important and what elements of risk management make sense for the modern business. Keeping the costs within budget whilst still looking for great value.

14.45 - 15.15

Nicola Morris FSB Legal Business Start-Up Employment Issues And Support

Ted Wigzell FSB Find Out Why Over 2,000 Members Join The FSB Every Month

This talk considers some of the issues faced by new employers as well as outlining the help and support available via the FSB.

FSB is the BIG voice for SMEs in the UK, with around 200,000 members, we have strong relationships with Government and buying power that enables members to access better than market products and services that support your business. Find out more in Ted’s talk.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Mark Stallard FSB Independent Financial Services Workplace Pensions - Getting It Sorted By FSb

Sue Perpilowski FSB Policy Unit FSB Policy Unit

Mark Stallard from FSB Pension Services will lead employers through the pitfalls and opportunities that auto-enrolment offers and will look at the options available to company Directors, with or without staff. With over 10 years experience Mark will provide you with the information to make a better decision.

The FSB delivers firepower for the UK’s 4.9 small businesses, championing the ‘voice of small businesses’ on key business issues. Our lobbying has led to policy changes to help UK firms grow and thrive.

13.15 - 13.45

Steve Williams FSB Insurance Services Plan B Forget about fires, floods, pestilence and plague, Business Continuity Planning can give your business flexibility, responsiveness and a competitive advantage.

14.00 - 14.30

Tim Lazenby FSB Insurance Services What Do I Need To Keep My Business Safe?

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

Tim Lazenby FSB Insurance Services What Do I Need To Keep My Business Safe?

WORKSHOPS

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

This talk considers some of the issues faced by new employers as well as outlining the help and support available via the FSB.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Nicola Morris FSB Legal Business Start-Up Employment Issues And Support

Mark Stallard FSB Independent Financial Services Workplace Pensions - Getting It Sorted By FSB

Ted Wigzell FSB Find Out Why Over 2,000 Members Join The FSB Every Month

SHOW FEATURES

Raising awareness of the availability of the alternative business finance market

14.00 - 14.30

Sue Perpilowski FSB Policy Unit FSB Policy Unit

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Adam Tyler FSB Finance for Business Find The Right Kind Of Finance For Your Business

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

11.00 - 11.30

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

> FRIDAY

Steve Clark Eureka Sales How To Thrive... Not Just Survive In Business Today How to build a £30 million a year business... and retire early! Building a multi-million pound business in double quick time - giving security and the freedom to decide how you spend your days and who with... It’s the dream of many entrepreneurs and business owners. DON’T MISS THIS TALK.. Steve Clarke has achieved the dream, he’ll share his formula for success and how you could achieve this too.

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FLOOR PLAN

FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES

HALL 11 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Elly Gray Biteinto.net, in collaboration with .com powered By Verisign Creating A Strong Internet Presence: Looking Good & Staying Good The seminar covers the things to look for and highlights pitfalls when choosing the type of website you need for your business. Covering how to go about creating the look and feel to reflect your business and getting a holding page online straight away. Useful topics include what to consider when choosing domain names, finding the right hosting provide, whether to work with a CMS and integrating useful apps that are meaningful to your business.

11.45 - 12.15

John Whiting, Office of Tax Simplification, HM Treasury and Brian Anslie of HMRC The government’s plans to simplify tax administration. Put your suggestions and ideas for tax simplification to the head of the Office for Tax Simplification and learn how the government is making the tax system easier to deal with.

12.30 - 13.00

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14.00 - 14.30

Jonathon Jones & Lynn Elliott Plimsoll Publishing Ltd Smart Ways To Know Your Industry Has it been a while since you’ve compared your company with the competition? Are you challenged with finding the right new clients? Perhaps you’d like to grow through acquisition, but need a cost-effective way to make a shortlist of potential companies. Among your current customers, are you looking for a smarter way to uncover opportunities – and spot risks? Join us for an inspiring look at exploring your industry and beyond.

14.45 - 15.15

Brilant Breca & Adam Pipp One Trading Group Selling The Dream A brief taster and an introduction to the ideas and methodology of foreign exchange currency trading, taught by two of the most successful young figures in the industry. They will explain their journey to success from their humble beginnings and explain their own individual strategies.

15.30 - 16.00

Matt Perkins FreeAgent Know and Grow: Figures Are Your Friends!

Alex Lomizov Proved. Market Research For Start-Ups: Understand Customers And Reduce Your Risks

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!

Market research used to be an expensive tool for large enterprises. Nowadays everyone can afford popular online services (e.g. SurveyMonkey). Still, challenges persist: What questions to ask? How to reach your target group? How to interpret the data and turn it into successful business decisions? This seminar will discuss recent advances in market research, which address problems and challenges of start-ups and SMEs. We will show practical examples and share how-tos.

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12.30 - 13.00

Darshana Ubl Entrevo Ltd Business Growth Strategies

14.45 - 15.15

WORKSHOPS

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At this seminar you will learn how to adapt to the fast changing business landscape and use strategies that help you establish yourself as a Key Person in your Industry though 5 essential steps.

13.15 - 13.45

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

SHOW FEATURES

11.45 - 12.15

Matt Perkins FreeAgent Know and Grow – Figures Are Your Friends!

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

The seminar covers the things to look for and highlights pitfalls when choosing the type of website you need for your business. Covering how to go about creating the look and feel to reflect your business and getting a holding page online straight away. Useful topics include what to consider when choosing domain names, finding the right hosting provide, whether to work with a CMS and integrating useful apps that are meaningful to your business.

14.00 - 14.30

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Elly Gray Biteinto.net, in collaboration with .com powered By Verisign Creating A Strong Internet Presence: Looking Good & Staying Good

FLOOR PLAN

11.00 - 11.30

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

HALL 11 > FRIDAY

HALL 12 > THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain how to register a Limited company, your responsibilities as a company officer under the Companies Act 2008. Also, how to use our online services to find information filed by 3 million plus companies currently on the register.

11.45 - 12.15

Clive Lewis ICAEW Alternative Sources Of Finance The presentation will identify the numerous sources of finance available to start-up and young businesses, the key differences between them and how to best prepare an application for finance. It will also signpost businesses to further information on finance providers as well as how accountants can help businesses get appropriate finance.

12.30 - 13.00

SPONSORED BY

14.00 - 14.30

Kevin Terrell FICM TCM Getting Paid On-Time! Cash flow is the life blood of your organisation. This session is aimed to equip delegates to handle most situations in the ‘art’ of collecting money that is due to them, including: understanding fundamental collection principals; methods to obtain specific commitments; establishing clear objectives; golden rules for dealing with and overcoming objections and preserving goodwill and customer relationships. The course concentrates on the skills and attributes needed to improve performance, and offers many practical tips and “tools of the trade”.

14.45 - 15.15

Tanya Lang Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain how to register a Limited company, your responsibilities as a company officer under the Companies Act 2008. Also, how to use our online services to find information filed by 3 million plus companies currently on the register.

15.30 - 16.00

Steve Herbert Jelf Employee Benefits Moving The Goalposts: Employers And The New Employee Benefits World

Tiago Oliveira E-GOI Multichannel Marketing Automation Made Easy For Startups & SMBs

This session will look at some of the recent landmark changes in employee benefits, and their impact on employers of all sizes. Pensions will feature strongly, with both Auto-Enrolment and the recent Budget changes covered. Other topics will include the new Health and Work Service (HWS), tax breaks for medical interventions, and Childcare Vouchers.

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 that made easy for Startups& SMBs!

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Gareth Davies Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

This seminar will explain how to register a Limited company, your responsibilities as a company officer under the Companies Act 2008. Also, how to use our online services to find information filed by 3 million plus companies currently on the register.

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

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

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

When I heard that the people of The Philippines had lost 100,000 boats in November 2013 when Hurricane Yolanda hit, the strongest storm ever to hit land, I had to do my bit and so used social media to engage and find out what they actually needed…

13.15 - 13.45

Paul Hughes Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

Gareth Davies Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company This seminar will explain how to register a Limited company, your responsibilities as a company officer under the Companies Act 2008. Also, how to use our online services to find information filed by 3 million plus companies currently on the register.

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Jonathan L Davey The Berkshire Blog Using Social Media To Feed The World!

Dwain Reid www.dwainreid.com Get The Most Out Of Networking At The Business Show And Beyond

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Alex Lomizov Proved. Market Research For Start-Ups: Understand Customers And Reduce Your Risks

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

FLOOR PLAN

Tanya Lang Companies House Your Responsibilities In Running A Limited Company

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

SPONSORED BY

WORKSHOPS

HALL 12 > FRIDAY

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL > THURSDAY 11.00

15.00

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

It’s the secret ingredient of many entrepreneurs’ success: Good writing empowers you to capture opportunities, build relationships and accomplish your business goals. Learn professional communication techniques for knowing what to write and how to write it; from emails to blogs, proposals to marketing materials,web sites to tweets. Adopt a step-by-step structure to frame every message, and a set of practical, grammar-free tools to improve your writing on the spot.

12.00

16.00

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

Ever wondered how to really make networking work for you? From desperation in, Stefan HAD to make networking work and, in this fast paced seminar will give you the techniques and strategies proven to help you succeed. Stefan will give you real life information which you can take away and use in your own networking circles straight away.

13.00

17.00

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

Brad Burton 4Networking LIFE. BUSINESS. JUST GOT EASIER.

Paula Wynne iHubbub How to Get Your Website to #1 on Google: SEO Made Easy Paula’s training takes a show–and–tell approach with each step explained in vivid screenshots and illustrations, making the ‘dry and crusty’ subject easily digestible, even for complete novices. This seminar is intended for startups to improve their website visibility and improve their search engine optimisation to become Google’s No 1. Rather than use a lot of jargon–heavy technical descriptions, Paula’s descriptions are concise and in plain English.

14.00

Ben Kench The Business Booster LTD Without Sales You’re Dead – Selling For Non Sales People NO business can succeed without sales… and so ALL of us in business need to sell, even if we don’t like ‘selling’. This presentation will pull apart your fears, explain how you can succeed and is packed with ideas to help. As author of Selling For Dummies and the UK’s No1 Business Growth and Sales Specialist, Ben has earned a reputation as the ‘go to’ guy for your business growth challenges.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

Natalie Canavor Canavor Communications How to Write Captivating Business Messages

Stefan Thomas 4Networking Business Networking for Dummies

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

WILEY STARTUP SCHOOL > FRIDAY 11.00

14.00

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

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

WORKSHOPS

Jonas Kjellberg Co-creator of SKYPE How to Delight your Customers

In business, pleasing your customer is key. But how can you take it that one step further and ‘delight’ them? Jonas Kjellberg knows that ‘delighting’ your customer is just one cog in the machine, to make them really work for you, you need to make them a part of your sales force. He will show you how to turn your customers into valuable promotion and help you to create a friction free story for your business.

13.00

16.00

Mark Rhodes Rhodes2success Massively Improve Your Success With Little or No Extra Effort Having achieved every goal he has set himself, Mark explains exactly 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.

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Stefan Thomas 4Networking Business Networking for Dummies

SHOW FEATURES

Natalie Canavor Canavor Communications How to Write Captivating Business Messages

Vince Stanzione First Information Starting Your Own Business on £100

SEMINAR SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SEMINAR

Dee Blick The Marketing Gym Ltd How to Get Powerful PR Online and in Print

ABOUT THE SPONSOR As the UK’s #1 business publisher, Wiley have the best books on starting and growing a business. We work with the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and business experts to bring you sound advice, wisdom and inspiration to help you make your business a success. Be sure to visit The Wiley Startup School in Seminar Hall 15 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!

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

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To get more info about the Wiley Startup School follow us on Twitter @thisiscapstone @ForDummies

THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL > THURSDAY 13.15 - 13.45

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School Outsource Your Marketing Department Are you a business owner with a turnover of £500,000 to £10M ? Are you struggling to keep up with the latest online marketing trends ? What if you could hand it over to a team of EXPERTS that just get results ? Join us to learn about our new Fast Track Success program where we do EVERYTHING for you and let you concentrate on what you know best in your business.

14.00 - 14.30

10.15 – 10.45

Ben Brophy, The Internet Business School How To Get Free Traffic From YouTube Join us for this session showing you cutting edge tools and strategies to harness the power of online video that will set you ahead of your competition. Discover how to dominate the search engines with video, drive free traffic, create and build your brand online, discover insider tips and tricks and more!

11.00 - 11.30

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School Essential Strategies To Grow Your Business Online in 2014 Learn from one of the UKs leading internet marketers about all the latest essential strategies to grow your business online. Simon will be covering the methods you should be using to take advantage of the new online generation by leveraging search engines, social media and online communities. Simon will also show you how to engage and convert your web visitors into paying customers.

11.45 - 12.15

Rick McMunn, The Internet Business School How To Write A Book & Become A Bestselling Self Published Author

Gino Cirelli, The Internet Business School How to become a Local Business Internet Marketing Consultant Business owners know they need to use the internet to promote their business but just don’t know where to start. Tap into this lucrative business by providing consultancy services , showing them how to have a really effective website and how to drive traffic to it from You Tube, Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. Find out how you can learn the skills you need to start this lucrative career as part of a ready made business package, earning £10,000 a month of more.

14.45 - 15.15

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School How To Get Masses of Targeted Traffic To Your Site For Pennies Using Paid Traffic Do you know how to use the most powerful paid traffic strategies to send the traffic you need to your website no matter what niche or market you are in? Join us to discover how to get cost-effective traffic INSTANTLY to your website, like turning on a tap. We will share which platforms to use and how to use them effectively.

15.30 - 16.00

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

Rick McMunn, an award winning, best selling publisher and author of over 150 books, shares how to write and publish a book in as little as 11 hours of your time and shows you why now is a great time to get started and write your own book.

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

12.30 - 13.00

16.15 - 16.45

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School How To Grow Your Business Using Facebook

Julia Haydon, The Internet Business School How To Quickly & Easily Create Professional Websites Using WordPress

Many of us have personal Facebook profiles, but many business owners do not have a business page, when asked why not, many say they don’t understand what it can do for their business. This workshop demonstrates how to turn Facebook into a powerful marketing tool for your business.

Ever been quoted large amounts of money for someone to build your website? Join this workshop demonstration showing you step by step how quickly and easily you can create a great looking website within 30 minutes. And did we mention you can do this absolutely free?

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

THE BUSINESS SHOW MAY 2014

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

THE INTERNET BUSINESS SCHOOL > FRIDAY 13.15 - 13.45

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School Outsource Your Marketing Department

11.45 - 12.15

Rick McMunn, The Internet Business School How To Write A Book & Become A Bestselling Self Published Author

Business owners know they need to use the internet to promote their business but just don’t know where to start. Tap into this lucrative business by providing consultancy services , showing them how to have a really effective website and how to drive traffic to it from You Tube, Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. Find out how you can learn the skills you need to start this lucrative career as part of a ready made business package, earning £10,000 a month of more.

SHOW FEATURES

11.00 - 11.30

Gino Cirelli, The Internet Business School How to become a Local Business Internet Marketing Consultant

14.45 - 15.15

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Join us for this session showing you cutting edge tools and strategies to harness the power of online video that will set you ahead of your competition. Discover how to dominate the search engines with video, drive free traffic, create and build your brand online, discover insider tips and tricks and more!

14.00 - 14.30

15.30 - 16.00

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch

12.30 - 13.00

16.15 - 16.45

Simon Coulson, The Internet Business School How To Grow Your Business Using Facebook

Julia Haydon, The Internet Business School How To Quickly & Easily Create Professional Websites Using WordPress

MAY 2014 THE BUSINESS SHOW

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Ben Brophy, The Internet Business School How To Get Free Traffic From YouTube

FLOOR PLAN

10.15 – 10.45

WORKSHOPS

Are you a business owner with a turnover of £500,000 to £10M ? Are you struggling to keep up with the latest online marketing trends ? What if you could hand it over to a team of EXPERTS that just get results ? Join us to learn about our new Fast Track Success program where we do EVERYTHING for you and let you concentrate on what you know best in your business.

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS .com Stand number 2380 If you’ve ever surfed the Web, shared pictures, or shopped online, you’ve experienced the critical infrastructure and services of Verisign Domain Name Services. Verisign has a long history of operating two of the world’s bestknown extensions, .com and .net, connecting people and companies. www.verisigninc.com www.start-online-with.com .uk Stand number 2104 .uk is the new shorter, sharper domain launching 10.06.14. It offers an exciting new territory for businesses and provides a new online space for people and pioneers ready to make their mark. www.agreatplacetobe.co.uk 123-reg Stand number 1908 We have registered over 3 million domains and host over 1.7 million websites, making us the largest domain provider in the UK. We provide technically advanced yet cost-effective online products such as hosting and email. Enabling anyone, whatever skill level, to unlock the full power of the web. 0845 859 0018 www.123-reg.co.uk 3M United Kingdom PLC Stand number 2126 Harness the advertising power of your vehicles and use them as a moving billboard for your business. 3M UK PLC join together with one of their vehicle wrapping partners RGVA, to showcase 3M vehicle wrapping. On stand will feature live vehicle wrapping, demonstrating the techniques and technologies. 01344 858000 www.wrapyourcurves.co.uk 4Networking Ltd Stand number 2392 With over 250 vibrant breakfast, lunch and evening groups across the UK and Australia and over

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

50,000 members, online and face to face, 4Networking is a business community that helps you get business appointments. Network within our relaxed, yet structured format for best use of your business time. 0845 123 4444 www.4networking.biz 99designs Stand number 2976 99designs makes it easy to get high-quality designs at an affordable price. As the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace, the website connects businesses looking for design services with over 280,000 graphic designers around the world. +44 203 5190 975 www.99designs.co.uk A B C Photography Stand number 1804 A B C Photography specialise in photographing Nursery and preschool groups. Taking photos that sell themselves is a great way to make a very good living. You don’t even have to be an experienced photographer! 0121 704 1016 www.abcphotos.co.uk A Real Accountant Stand number 2136 We do not believe in a one size fits all policy and therefore will tailor make a solution for you and your company’s needs. Our solutions start from as little as £20, including bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll and year end accounts. With a FREE consultation to anybody who is interested in starting up their own business or finds their business is currently struggling we can guarantee that with our expert knowledge and contacts we can take your dreams and turn them into reality. 020 3475 4860 www.arealaccountant.co.uk Absolute Search Engine Marketing Stand number 2972

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Accelerus Ltd Stand number 2812 Accelerus is focused on assisting SME businesses to grow sustainably. Our team of specialists can accelerate growth in already successful businesses and give a helping hand to those experiencing challenging conditions. We have a hands-on approach and will work alongside your leadership team to achieve the rapid results your business needs. 08007734382 www.accelerus.net ActionCOACH Stand number 1800 ActionCOACH is a global franchise of Business Coaches and they are looking for the right people to join their team. Renowned for their world class training and proven business model since 1993. ActionCOACH Business Coaches are helping thousands of Business Owners across the UK every day. 01284 701 648 www.actioncoach-franchise. co.uk Adtentus Stand number 1918 Consultancy firm moving you forward in leaps & bounds. Our forward looking services set your business up for growth and sustainability. Ground-breaking services such as Business Fertility & Commercialisation. Consultancy services focused on Financial Engineering and Business Evolution. 01923 264777 www.adtentus.co.uk Advanced Payment Solutions Stand number 2305 APS offer Business Current Accounts tailored for start-ups and SME’s. The Cashplus Business Account is the low cost alternative to High Street Business Banking, with over 25,000 accounts already opened in the past 3 years. 020 3059 5788 www.mycashplus.co.uk/ business Agile IP LLP Stand number 2606 Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys. Specialist legal advisors in intellectual property law, including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. Combining technical, legal and commercial expertise to help clients, big and small, understand how intellectual property protects their ideas and brands. 020 8915 1010 www.agile-ip.co.uk

AIM - Affordable Intelligent Marketing Stand number 3142 AIM is a comprehensive digital marketing service designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) optimise their online strategy and activity. Offering a full range of digital marketing services tailored for you: web design, mobile responsive sites, seo, ppc, social media, email and apps. 0207 261 9967 www.aimforresults.co.uk AIM Startups Stand number 2514 AIM Startups supports creative startups by providing business training, mentoring, access to funding and peer to peer networking. AIM Startups are Delivery Partners to The Start-Up Loans Company a Government backed initiative, AIM for Success - Supporting Creative Startups 0208 994 5599 www.aimstartups.com Alibaba.com Stand number 2520 Alibaba.com is a global e-commerce platform for small businesses and the flagship company of Alibaba Group 02072585111 www.alibaba.com Allwag Promotions Limited Stand number 2720 Allwag Promotions is a leading supplier of ethically sourced and environmentally friendly promotional merchandise and corporate clothing. Endorsed by being awarded Distributor of the Year 2012. With new In-house printing facilities, we can offer low quantities & print full colour, fast! 01245 382600 www.allwag.co.uk Angels Den Stand number 2534 Angels Den has already enjoyed six years of working with great businesses, matching hundreds of entrepreneurs with thousands of well-connected investors, to the tune of over £16m worth of investment. 0203 318 0230 www.angelsden.com Answers Investigation Private Investigators Stand number 2352 Answers Investigation are Private Investigators with a difference. Focussing on Commercial Investigation, Answers work for companies

Asian Wealth Magazine Stand number 2394 Asian Wealth Magazine is the UKs ONLY business magazine for British Asian entrepreneurs and business professionals. 0208 406 8992 www.asianwealthmag.co.uk Astonish Email Stand number 2722 Make Friends and Astonish People! Astonish Email is a cloud-based email marketing system, created by marketing experts, designed specifically for ambitious small businesses. 0844 443 6979 www.astonishemail.com Autism Birmingham CIC Stand number 1902 Founded by parents of two autistic boys. Autism Birmingham Community Interest Company was set up to fund sensory equipment for children in Birmingham who have a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Opening the first autism charity shop in the Midlands in 2013 and the second shop in Aug 2013. 0121 781 7402 www.autismbirmingham.org. uk Axis Partnership Ltd Stand number 2508 Axis is an established Business Brokerage company, specialising in the Healthcare, Recruitment,

Basepoint Business Centres Stand number 1726 Basepoint Business Centres provide a wide range of high quality offices and flexi-space to let, designed for all kinds of small to medium businesses. 01753 853515 www.basepoint.co.uk Belvoir Lettings Stand number 2760 Belvoir Lettings has grown dramatically since opening in 1995, with over 150 franchised offices nationwide. Offices are owned and managed by local people, whilst being part of a recognised brand and successful business model. 01476 570 000 www.belvoirfranchise.com Bigcommerce Stand number 2406 Bigcommerce is the e-commerce platform of choice for fast-growth businesses, powering more than 50,000 stores. Get everything you need for success: Themes and point-and-click design features make it easy to build a gorgeous site, while built-in marketing tools help you attract customers sell more. 1-888-699-8911 www.bigcommerce.com Blinky Media Printing Solutions Stand number 2116 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! 02036747235 www.blinkymedia.com

BOOKIMBO Stand number 2316 With Bookimbo you can create, showcase and print diverse publications for business to business, and business to consumer use. It offers a very easy and flexible publication creation experience resulting in beautiful and professional looking booklets incorporating text, graphics and images. 07515399100 www.bookimbo.com Boom Solutions Stand number 3160 Speak to one of our consultants about what you want to achieve from the internet for your business - we cover everything to promote your business online including websites, social media management, search engine optimisation (SEO) and mobile apps. Our advice is always free so book an appointment. 08458 750 432 www.boomsolutions.co.uk Brayford Numbers Limited Stand number 2017 BrightPay Stand number 1576 Payroll software for SMEs. Free for up to 3 employees. Takes the drudgery out of payroll and simplifies everything, including RTI which becomes a seamless part of the process. BrightPay also caters for auto enrolment making it effortless for the user. Now used by over 13,000 UK employers. 0845 3004 304 www.brightpay.co.uk

Business Scene Membership Ltd Stand number 1560 Business Scene is a support network for entrepreneurs and business owners providing advice, protection and opportunities. Visit us to find out how we can help you! 0845 003 1345 www.business-scene.com BusinessesForSale.com Stand number 2014 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. www.BusinessesForSale.com Cambridge Online Stand number 1766 A Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner, specialising in NAV and CRM we are in the Top 10 Microsoft Dynamics NAV Resellers in the UK. Our Mission: To be recognised as positively different to work with by applying passion, experience and knowledge to deliver exceptional IT systems & services 01223 422600 www.cambridgeonline.net

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Business Phones & Networks Limited Stand number 3150 BP&N have their own hosted telephony platform allowing clients low cost phone system set up and drastically reduced ongoing and call costs. As well as offering traditional fixed line, broadband, mobiles and other data services. Free local and National calls for anyone taking services at the show. 0844 822 1212 www.bpnetworks.co.uk

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Artema Stand number 2012 Goal Centred Accounting means you’re not just getting the books done, the taxes paid, and staying on the right side of the HMRC. It means you are happy, fulfilled, thrilled with life and your work, and you have the time to do what you love. Let us help you to construct your goals and achieve the 01425470044 www.artema.co.uk

Blue Baboon Ltd Stand number 1914 Blue Baboon Design are an experienced, innovative and creative full service digital marketing agency. If you are looking for a new digital partner then come and talk to us on stand 1914. 02089734309 www.bluebaboondesign.com

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Bartercard UK Ltd Stand number 2368 The worlds largest business to business trade exhchange working with SME’s to deliver new customers and increased sales. Bartercard helps businesses utilise spare or dead time to improve cash flow and improve profits. We are offering a unique franchise opportunity with multiple income streams. 0800 840 6333 www.bartercard.co.uk

BT Business Stand number 2576 BT Business – we’re a lot more closer to you than you think! Through our network of independently owned BT Local Businesses, we are able to work locally with businesses like yours, helping you to control costs whilst improving efficiency and productivity through better communications and IT. 0800 032 7974 www.bt.com/business

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Argentex LLP Stand number 2740 Argentex is a foreign exchange specialist, working with European financial institutions and corporates to reduce currency risk and minimise the cost of international payments. 0203 056 9970 www.ag-fx.com

Blinky Property Solutions Stand number 2116 The core to Blinky Property Solutions is our range of LED Lighting Products and Solutions, ideal for the office, home, Warehousing and Retail. Our products can help save up to 95% of energy costs, wipe out maintencen costs with no bulbs to change and acheive a variety of visual effects. 02036747235 www.blinkypropertysolutions. com

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Cleaning, Lettings and Property sectors, with more than 17 years’ experience of helping our clients sell their businesses. 01284 716000 www.axispartnership.co.uk

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of all sizes tackling issues such as employee absence, internal fraud, unfair competitive activity and a host of other areas. 0207 158 0332 www.answers.uk.com

Card Connect Stand number 2356 UK’s leading Merchant service provider. We specialise in bespoke payment processing facilities for UK businesses. Each businesses we take on board have a dedicated Account Manager. We offer the latest Terminals & we Guarantee to beat any price. 08006890402 www.card-connect.com

Clothes2Order Stand number 2750 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

CFL Business Stand number 2202 Get your FREE connection to superfast business broadband through the Government’s Super Connected Cities Programme with CFL Business. We will help you through the application process so that you can supercharge your business with our fast broadband connections as soon as possible. 08000820717 www.cflbusiness.co.uk

Cloud Based Accounting Stand number 1558 Advice from experienced Accountants and your own Cloud Based Accounts software from SAGE, on a simple pay monthly subscription. Cloud Based Accounting is a new solution for your business. Quick, convenient and reliable bookkeeping & payroll software coupled with professional advice. 0203 475 8850 www.CloudBasedAccounting. co.uk

Chocolate Lab Apps Stand number 2214 Elaine Heney is a top app publishing guru & #1 bestselling author. Visit the Chocolate Lab stand today to: • Start YOUR app business in 5 days! • Win over £1000 worth of app publishing courses • Learn why you don’t need to be technical to publish apps • Meet Elaine Heney & the team www.thechocolatelabapps.com City Business Library Stand number 1762 A FREE resource in the centre of London. Our expert staff will help YOU find the information YOU need for your business. Find reputable market research reports for your business planning, create B2B mailing lists-all FREE. And for a small charge, attend seminars & workshops. Everyone is welcome. 020 7332 1812 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cbl Cleardata UK Ltd Stand number 3510 Cleardata Document Management offers secure services and solutions to help businesses go paperless, save valuable office space, time and money. The company provides document scanning, archive storage, digital mail room, invoice processing, data capture, document management and workflow solutions. 0800 046 8081 www.cleardatagroup.co.uk

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CloudKPI Stand number 1770 The Ultimate Mobile Business Performance Reporting system, delivered by CloudKPI Solutions. SME owners using Sage, can now access their business’s essential Key Performance Indicators – delivered in a clear, focused and user friendly system. +44(0)2030260460 www.cloudkpisolutions.com Companies House Stand number 2780 The main functions of Companies House are to incorporate and dissolve limited companies; examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation;and make this information available to the public. 0303 1234 500 www.comanieshouse.gov.uk Concept TV Stand number 1984 Find out how to Advertise on TV. Concept TV celebrates it’s 10th Birthday this year... We’ve worked with everyone from small start-ups to major UK brands and even a few celebrities - so we know what we’re doing. Discover more at Stand 1984 and at www.ConceptStudios.co.uk 0203 002 92 42 www.ConceptStudios.co.uk

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ConnectXions Stand number 2730 ConnectXions provides unique solutions to small businesses through a combination of telecommunication & digital media to increase their effectiveness through various physical & measurable tools while engaging with their suppliers, clients & prospects. We make communications simpler,faster & better. 02030046663 www.connectxions.co.uk Conventus Stand number 2764 The union of ideas, partnerships and investment. Conventus is different from ‘Them’. We’re on a crazed mission looking for companies who have a purpose,can dream and can execute their ideas. Conventus is an Entrepreneurial ecosystem: Uniting Entrepreneurs, partnerships and investment. 07717318325 www.conventus.uk.com Creative-web Stand number 1574 Creative-Web is a marketing media agency who can deliver the most comprehensive and creative web design, web development and online marketing services which help to keep your business ahead of competitors. 02036090040 www.creative-webuk.com CrowdAhead Ltd Stand number 2350 CrowdAhead provides equity-based crowdfunding for business, both start ups and growth funding. We provide a route to success for small businesses and the opportunity to participate for investors. 020 81232137 www.crowdahead.com D Young & Co LLP Stand number 2118 D Young & Co is a leading intellectual property law firm. We are proud to represent 25% of the top 20 global brands. Whether you are a fledgling start-up, established SME or global business, whatever your invention, technology or brand, we will help you get the best protection for it. 020 7269 8550 www.dyoung.com

Danbro Stand number 1924 Danbro is a firm of award winning Chartered Management Accountants delivering specialist Accountancy, Umbrella and CIS services to thousands of Freelancers, Contractors and Temporary workers since 1999. We are an approved PCG accountant and are regulated by CIMA. 0800 731 3178 www.danbro.co.uk Dano Design Stand number 1570 Dano Design is a unique design and brand agency providing cost-effective design and website packages to anyone starting and building a business. 0207 231 0939 www.danodesign.co.uk Department For Business Innovation and Skills Stand number 3110 The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) is the department for economic growth. The department invests in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. BIS also protects consumers and reduces the impact of regulation. 0207 215 5000 www.gov.uk/government/ organisations/department-for-business-innovation-skills Direct Numbers Stand number 1520 Direct Numbers are specialists in providing quality numbers and virtual call handling services to businesses of all sizes in the UK. Our numbers and services are all hosted in the cloud so this means no expensive in-house kit is needed. Speak to us today to see how you can get connected today. 08000755755 www.DirectNumbers.co.uk Doshi & Co Accountants Stand number 2302 We offer a wide range of accountancy services, and offer a free start up service. We will register you with HMRC for VAT, PAYE and Self Employment at no cost. We understand our clients needs and service them as needed, we are a growing firm with over 2,200 clients across the UK. 02082394999 www.doshiuk.com

E-GOI Stand number 3180 Multichannel Marketing Automation Made Easy for SMBs 02036080284 www.e-goi.com Electrolux Professional Laundry Systems Stand number 3170 How to Make Money and Clean Up in the Laundry Business! Have you ever thought of starting up in the laundry business? If you’ve dismissed the idea as old-fashioned, think again! The demand for laundry services is on the increase, thanks to changing demographics and lifestyle trends. 08444 631 261 www.electrolux.co.uk/professional EN Start-Ups Stand number 2304 EN Start-Ups is currently promoting enterprise for anybody over 18 who have a business idea but are lacking capital. We give loans of up to £25,000 to anyone with a strong proposal, at an interested rate of just 3% plus RPI. All loan

Etail Fulfilment Services Stand number 2744 Etail Fulfilment Services provide a complete solution to support startup and established on-line retailers, eBay and Amazon sellers. 01937 846222 www.etailfs.co.uk Eureka Solutions Stand number 2570 Eureka Solutions is an award winning provider of business systems with a focus on ensuring our clients have the information they need to run their business more profitability. We offer our clients a choice in delivery and payment methods that best suit your business. 01355 581 960 www.eurekasolutions.co.uk European Reseller Stand number 1540 Resellers and Distributors, channel development, booths at 15 International exhibitions EACH YEAR, to recruit Distributors and resellers, low cost mobile telecoms 1p to China Website .53,927 Visitors 1.8 million pages down loaded & 2.5 million hits 2013 Monthly E -Newsletter & 0203 178 6085 www.europeanreseller.com EUROSTAT Stand number 2112 Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union situated in Luxembourg. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions. Eurostat’s mission: to be the leading provider of high quality statistics on Europe. +44 20 300 63103 www.ec.europa.eu/eurostat

Eximedia UK Limited Stand number 1976 With 26 years experience in supply businesses of all sizes for their everyday office tools, we can help you to source the best product at fantastic rates - supplying products with the below sectors: Office Stationery, Office Furniture, Hardware and Software, Bespoke Print 020 7403 1555 www.eximedia.co.uk Experian Business Express Stand number 2320 Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. We’re helping businesses navigate the twists and turns of doing business through our online tool, Business Express. Come and visit us on stand 2320 for a free trial. 0844 481 0071 www.experian.co.uk/business-express Exterion Media Stand number 2970 Exterion Media is the market leader in advertising on public transport networks in all towns and city centres throughout the UK. We reach the heart of communities, with over 32 million people across the UK regularly seeing an ad on our media, including Bus, National Rail and London Underground. 0800 22 66 33 www.exterionmedia.co.uk

Fashot.com Stand number 2816 Full service video production & photography studio. 0207 2670700 www.fashot.com/video-production Federation of Small Businesses Stand number 3210 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the UK’s leading business organisation with around 200,000 members. The FSB exists to protect and promote the interests of the UK’s Real-Life Entrepreneurs who run their own business. 0808 20 20 888 www.fsb.org.uk Financing Sharia Enterprise Stand number 1916 If you want investment in your new business, but don’t want to compromise your religious principles, we may be able to help. We are the only UK Delivery Partner to directly offer a sharia-compliant finance product offered under the government-backed Start-Up Loan scheme. 020 8366 8244 www.financingshariaenterprise.co.uk

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FairFX Stand number 2758 FairFX has taken its prepaid currency card technology to the next level to create a staff expense management system that is fit for purpose for SME’s, to provide cost effective control and transparency. Complemented by a foreign currency dealing and international money transfer service. 0207 778 9350 www.fairfx.net

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Entrepreneurs in London Stand number 1912

Executive Compass® Stand number 2736 Executive Compass® are the UK’s leading bid management company and are experts at writing winning PQQs, bids and tenders. We work with a wide variety of clients across all industries, ranging from large multinational PLCs, to small family run businesses. 0191 265 5461 www.executivecompass.co.uk

ezbob Stand number 2745 ezbob is the UK government and EU backed premier small business lender. Thousands of businesses across the UK have used our funds to grow. We offer businesses up to £50,000 for 1 year. Businesses can apply online in 10 minutes and receive funding within 1 hour. Site: ezbob.com Phone: 0800011-4 0800-011-4787 www.ezbob.com

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Eclectic Motion Media Stand number 2754 Eclectic Motion are a fast growing TV advertising agency, based in the heart of London, our team offer a track record of developing amazing TV advertising campaigns for businesses wanting to be seen on television at cost effective prices. 0203 004 8324 www.eclecticmotion.com

Entrevo (Key Person of Influence) Stand number 1737 Find out how you can be more recognised, highly paid and prominent in your industry. Entrevo presents the Key Person of Influence method through which you can accelerate your business growth. Perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, intrapreneurs and rainmakers in an organisation. 0207 098 9850 www.keypersonofinfluence. com/uk

Exact Online Stand number 2526 Exact is the Dutch market leader in online accounting. Over 130,000 companies now use Exact Online and counting. We’ve been around for 30 years, employ 1,800 people across 16 countries worldwide, and specialise in providing SMEs with software that works as hard as they do. +44 (0)800 052 5689 www.exactonline.co.uk

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Easypack Ltd Stand number 1900 Easypack are specialists in high performance paper cushion packaging. An incredible 3 time winner of the Queen’s Award for International Trade, and with over 20 years experience, Easypack uses only 100% Recycled and Biodegradable paper to provide packaging solutions to a wide array of industries. 0845 838 0168 www.easypack.net

recipients receive access to a mentor and exclusive training. 02074043927 www.enstartups.co.uk

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DSUK Digital Media Stand number 2502 We are a design company based in Reading, Berkshire. We specialise in web design & management, graphic design and video production. We also offer additional service to provide a package service to our customers, these include photography and printing 0118 9000890 www.dsukdigitalmedia.com

Financing Start Up Enterprise Stand number 1916 Living in the South East & interested in starting your own business? We are a trusted Delivery Partner of The Start Up Loans Company, providing loans at 6%, free mentoring & access to a range of genuinely helpful offers to get you on your way! Give us a call today on 020 8366 8244 or apply online 020 8366 8244 www.financingstartupenterprise.co.uk Firefly Websites Ltd Stand number 2372 Firefly is a web development company offering leading edge solutions for businesses of every size and kind. We work with cutting edge technology to find innovative solutions, and build and develop websites that are miles ahead of the competition. We can promise you this because we already do. 0845 310 4224 www.fireflywebsites.co.uk First Call Accounting Limited Stand number 1772 We’re Chartered Accountants situated in Essex but serving clients all over England. We specialise in advice to start up and developing companies. We can help you make the most of your business, staff and software, leaving you to work on growing your profits. Talk to us on Stand 1772 01277 624561 www.firstcallaccounting.co.uk Flashlight Television Stand number 2794 We are a London Corporate Video Production Company, specialising in high end online videos. We are a young, creative and vibrant company, with heaps of experience in all shooting aspects. From pre production, production, right through to post production and delivery.020 8715 4996 www.flashlighttv.co.uk Fleximize Stand number 2530 Fleximize is a financial-tech company revolutionizing SME finance by providing high-growth businesses with financing that is fully responsive to business performance. Incorporating a tech-driven data-smart approach with relationship-centred finance, we ensure our clients the best of both worlds. 020 7100 0110 www.fleximize.com

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Flexy Office Ltd Stand number 2752 Providing full virtual office facilities in London’s Canary Wharf including business address, phone answering, meeting facilities, web site and email construction, full staff team providing a total administration service. 020 7863 7500 www.flexyoffice.com Forresters Stand number 2398 At Foresters we provide clear, sensible and practical advice on intellectual property, including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, in the UK and across the world. 0207 283 8989 www.forresters.co.uk FPG Solicitors Stand number 2346 FPG Solicitors are experienced commercial lawyers who can support your business overcome legal obstacles. From preparing agreements and contracts at the start-up stage to dealing with commercial litigation later on down the line, our solicitors have got it covered. Come visit us on stand 2346! 0203 538 3807 www.fpg-law.com Franchise Development Services Ltd Stand number 2364 We help owners of successful businesses to successfully expand their business through franchising and help individuals and organisations to find their ideal franchise. We publish The Franchise Magazine www.thefranchisemagazine.net and The UK Franchise Directory 01603 620301 www.fdsfranchise.com FreeAgent Stand number 2300 FreeAgent is an easy-to-use, award-winning online bookkeeping and accounting system specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses and freelancers. 0800 2 888 691 www.freeagent.com FreeConference.co.uk Stand number 2726 FreeConference.co.uk is exactly what it sounds: free conference calling in the UK. Choose to connect in one of two ways: our Web site (must have internet access), or a zero-fee telephone connection

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(your telco provider charges the cost of a regular call). Come see us for a £10 upgrade credit! www.FreeConference.co.uk Freedman & Partners Stand number 2788 Frustrated by the banks or just busy running a demanding business? We organise funding to help you compete and grow. Our experienced, independent peer-to-peer lenders can provide capital from £50k to £3m. It’s quick, simple and viable - and it works. 0207 433 3631 www.freedmanpartners.com Fresh Cut Stand number 1734 We’re a digital agency passionate about producing content that’s highly engaging - helping your brand standout from the crowd. We pride ourselves on generating creative content that gets shared, increases traffic and ultimately converts prospects into customers! 0800 975 2805 www.freshcutmedia.com Fuze POS Stand number 3100 Fuze POS is the fast, easier way to send and receive payments online, in-store and face-2-face. We provide a unique communication, engagement and payment channel with the lowest transaction processing fees in the UK. +44 (0) 1277 424227 www.withfuze.me Gingko People Stand number 2972 An outsourced HR service for SME’s providing resources that work together seamlessly, developing business culture where everyone is working hard for the same goals and increased employee engagement. 0203 195 1414 www.gingkopeople.com GLE oneLondon- GLE oneLondon- Finance and Support for New and Growing Businesses Stand number 1776 GLE provides financial products, helping businesses across the UK to unlock their potential and grow. GLE has been working to create jobs, grow businesses and equip SMEs with the expertise to compete since 1982. 0845 603 2820 www.glebusinessloans.co.uk www.glestartup.co.uk

GoHybrid Stand number 3126 GoHybrid are an award winning IT business, redefining how companies buy and manage IT. Our hybrid cloud solution delivers the most efficient complete IT service delivery model available today. We deliver the essential IT you need, simply managed, supported by experts, with predictable costs. 01344 401500 www.gohybrid.co.uk GOLDCREST INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED Stand number 1922 insurance for all of your business needs under 1 roof. We have a fantastic office product which includes your employees liability / professional indemnity and business equipment etc + for those busineses who have two or more vehicles we have market leading rates for motor fleets !!! 0208 440 7400 www.Goldcrestinsurance.Com Grow Personal Success Stand number 2357 The GPS System - Growing Personal Success – Helping YOU find & sustain SUCCESS. What if there was a way to 100% guarantee your success in business? www.growpersonalsuccess. com Growth Vouchers Stand number 1528 Your business could be eligible for up to £2000 match funding towards external strategic advice. Be a part of a pioneering research initiative by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills and define the actions and advice your business needs to reach it’s growth potential. www.gov.uk/applygrowth-vouchers Hazlems Fenton LLP Stand number 2920 Hazlems Fenton LLP is an accountancy practice based in the West End of London. The firm prides itself on providing clients with timely, tailored and cost effective advice with a genuinely personal service. We offer a comprehensive range of financial advisory services for individuals and companies.” 0207 437 7666 www.hazlemsfenton.com Henley Business Group Stand number 2005 HENLEY BUSINESS GROUP is a specialist business broker, mainly selling owner managed companies in the Manufacturing, Engineering,

IBD Business Advice Group Ltd Stand number 2600 ICAEW Business Advice Service Stand number 2122 The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) promotes the services available from ICAEW Chartered Accountants (who already support over 1.5 million businesses), and demonstrates their commitment to help support small to medium sized businesses by offering an initial consultation at no charge. 020 7920 3561 www.businessadviceserviceblog.com

Ink4Business Stand number 2796 Ink4Business is a leading UK supplier with nearly 20 years of experience in manufacturing high quality remanufactured inkjet cartridges and laser toner. Our environmentally friendly products can save you up to 80% off the cost of the original and our range is covered by a 3 year guarantee. 01205 318656 www.ink4business.com Instant Impact Stand number 2772 Instant Impact is the UK’s leading intern and graduate recruitment company. We connect fast-growing SMEs with the best graduates in paid internships & graduate jobs. Since 2011, we’ve placed over 300 candidates in jobs and have over 15,000 of the UK’s best students and graduates on our database. 0203-176-5655 www.instant-impact.com

Internet Business School Stand number 1936 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 Invest in Pomurje & InvestSlovenia Stand number 2340 The Pomurje region in Slovenia, bordering Austria, Hungary and Croatia, is a perfect place to cover important markets. With multilingual workforce and traditional business connections with neighbouring markets, investors can count on successful operations in the wider South-east European region. +386 41 742 348 www.investpomurje.eu Invest in Warwickshire Stand number 2528 The Inward Investment Team at Warwickshire County Council assists businesses to relocate to or expand within Warwickshire. We provide support including property searches, business advice, guidance on funding, recruitment information & links to local business networks here at the heart of the UK. 01926412140 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ invest

iZettle Stand number 2137 iZettle is payments made easy. The social payments company’s services are always secure, fantastically fast to set up, and super simple to use. iZettle lets anyone selling anything face-to-face use smartphones and tablets to accept credit card payments and manage their business. www.izettle.com Jelf Employee Benefits Stand number 2616 Jelf Employee Benefits is an award-winning pension consultancy with a track record of commitment to clients: • Pension consultancy services • Communications and engagement • At-retirement services, We also offer Jelf AEase; streamlined consultancy service to get businesses Auto Enrolmen 0333 400 1106 www.jelfgroup.com/aease Jellyfielder Studios Stand number 1996 We can show you how to embed cost-effective video content at the heart of your business marketing strategy. See our expert team about online marketing makeover sessions, which empower you with the content and confidence to promote your business via your website, social media platforms and YouTube. 02083174131 www.jellyfielders.tv Jonathan Jacob Photography Ltd Stand number 2102 Helping my clients grab the attention of their target audience through captivating photography. From portraits through to your marketing and website do not underestimate the powerful language of photography. If used correctly It can promote you above your competitors and strengthen your bran 07977 187 278 www.jjacobphotography.co.uk

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International New York Times Stand number 1954 Discounted digital subscriptions to the International New York Times, plus a free gift upon purchase. www.INYT.com

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i2 Office Stand number 2768 i2 Office have opened more business centres than any other serviced office provider in the UK over the past 5 years. Every one of our centres offers the highest quality serviced offices and meeting rooms as well as business lounges and virtual offices, in prime city centre locations. 0203 440 5000 www.i2office.co.uk

Infinicloud Stand number 2756 Infinicloud are a next-generation Managed IT solutions provider predominantly based in London and Bedfordshire. We operate across the UK and are able to support our clients with the use of remote access technologies. Specialising in Managed IT Solutions, Cloud Computing and Business Telephony. 0330 088 3905 www.infinicloud.co.uk

iSolicitor Stand number 1992 Is your business legally compliant? Need help with contracts? Can’t afford hourly rate & to take a day off to see a solicitor? We are a modern alternative to your traditional solicitor. We are accessible online. We are Pay As You Goaffordable & transparent fixed fees for all our legal packages. 020 8805 5307 www.isolicitor.co.uk

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Hyve Managed Hosting Stand number 1751 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 612 2524 www.hyve.com

Imagine Cyber Security Stand number 1970 Imagine Cyber Security (ICS) is a leading provider of IT security services, training and consulting with a special focus in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). At ICS we help our clients protect critical data, fortify web applications, whilst maintaining compliance and reducing overall risk. 07930332807 www.imaginecybersecurity. com

Intellectual Property Office Stand number 2790 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.ipo.gov.uk

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HR Business Alliance UK Ltd. Stand number 1964 A collaboration of professionals within the human resources and business strategy fields. The work we do is centred on helping organisations grow by making the most of the people resources in their business. We offer licenses to suitable candidates who wish to build a coaching business. 0117 364 3320 www.hrbusinessalliance.co.uk

Ideal Weight Ltd Stand number 2208 Become an Ideal Weight franchisee & have an opportunity to run your own business in a lucrative industry, with fantastic earning potential & help change people’s lives. We give you training, structure, systems and marketing support to help you become successful. It’s an exciting time to join us. 020 3225 5280 www.idealweight.co.uk

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Distribution and B2B Service sectors, with turnovers of between £1 million and £10 million. We do not sell B2C businesses, such as retail shops & restaurants.” 07899 792792 www.henleybusiness.com

JulianHall.co.uk Stand number 2510 Ultrapreneurship is the answer to why so many entrepreneurs fail today. Meet Julian ‘The Ultrapreneur’ Hall and learn how YOU can go from Entrepreneur to Ultrapreneur! 0845 053 9238 www.JulianHall.co.uk Jump Jump Ltd Stand number 2170 JumpJump Ltd Bespoke inflatables made in the UK. 25 years experience. We also manufacture safety mats, soft play items and sports related equipment. Inflatables built to British standards and HSE approved. 01923 270940 www.jumpjump.co.uk Jureva Solutions Ltd Stand number 2308 We are Management Consultants specialising in Micro, Small and and Start up businesses. We can assist owner managers deal with those intractable challenges that occur in any business and within Management at all levels. Our Consultants are skilled and experienced. 01732 865383 www.jureva.co.uk Just Cashflow Plc Stand number 2767 JCF provides funding to young and growing UK companies. The company provides a flexible Revolving Credit Facility that functions in the same way as a normal bank overdraft, providing maximum flexibility for growing businesses. 0141 896 0448 www.just-cashflow.com JWELL BELGIQUE Stand number 2218 JWELL is currently the leader in the French electronic cigarette market. JWELL is the distributor of a new generation of electronic cigarettes and also the manufacturer of aromas and E-liquids. No Entry fees, no royalties to Join us! +33 360 680 041 www.jwellstores.com K Display Stand number 2384 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

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King & Taylor Stand number 2336 King & Taylor’s unique business accountancy services for entrepreneurs enables you to meet all of your management and legal obligations, whilst providing you with valuable decision making tools to help you prepare your business for the future. 01457 569777 www.kingandtaylor.co.uk LawBite Stand number 1732 LawBite is an online legal service, which provides ‘Simple Law for Small Companies’. LawBite contracts are written in plain English and hosted on a platform that allows easy editing, sharing and e-signing. Affordable legal advice and contract-checking is available at the touch of a button. 0207 148 1066 www.lawbite.co.uk Learn To Trade Stand number 2500 We are Europe’s largest and most successful trader training organisation, with a 10 year history of major awards for service and quality. We have trained over 200,000 people worldwide to trade the foreign exchange and stock markets. Offering free workshops all around the uk 02077518900 www.learntotrade.co.uk LIQUID BUBBLE MEDIA LTD Stand number 2376 Liquid Bubble Media is a creative design and web agency based in London, we specialise in website development, creative design, Digital and Litho Printing, Online Marketing and Exhibition and Signage with over 10 years experience within these fields we deliver cutting edge solutions to our clients. 020 8900 1191 www.liquidbubble.com Local Check Stand number 1972 Local Secrets Ltd Stand number 2172 Discover how mobile phone loyalty schemes from localsecrets can build your customer base. The time is right: 65% of people now own a smart phone. Loyalty marketing makes sense: By keeping even 5% more customers, profits go up by 50% - and loyalty costs 7 times less than new customer acquisition. 44 (0) 845 2071205 www.localsecrets.com

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Lumina Energy Stand number 2537 Lumina Energy is an independent UK energy company on a mission to help all small businesses across all industry sectors, manage energy consumption and minimise energy costs. Lets see if we can beat your energy costs - Bring a recent electricity or gas bill to STAND 2537 for a FREE price comparison. 0808 168 5688 www.luminaenergy.co.uk Mayweather Design Stand number 2410 We are a creative design agency based in London specialising in graphic design, web design and brand management. We blend creative passion with great ideas and by always understanding our clients’ requirements, consistently deliver relevant and innovative ways of creating and developing brands. 0208 819 4555 www.mayweatherdesign.com Merchant Money Ltd Stand number 2786 Merchant Money specialises in funding small businesses through our intelligent online lending platform and simple application process. Our specialist advisors take you through each stage of the application and funds for approved loans can be transferred in minutes. 0800 848 8480 www.merchantmoney.co.uk Minty Internet Stand number 2746 Minty Internet is a complete provider of Web Hosting, Online Backup, Cloud Solutions, Disaster Recovery and VPS Hosting services. 0161 883 0581 www.mintyinternet.com moo.com Stand number 1720 Hello – we’re MOO, an award winning online print company. We make premium quality printed products that are perfect for businesses to use for networking, self-promotion and outside-thebox marketing. Don’t forget to take us up on our offer of 15% off & a networking pack!” www.moo.com/link/hazg Morinda Ltd Stand number 2610 As a pioneer in the health industry and market leader in Noni products, Morinda sources powerful natural ingredients and offers products that help people live healthier lives. Our Tr_Age System provides a simple, 3 step approach

to give you the best chance to start your business successfully. 0207 2847000 www.morinda.eu.com MouseTrap Innovation Ltd Stand number 2108 MouseTrap Innovation introduces the emergent Digital Factory to small enterprises keen to make their, offline, real world sales and marketing efforts unique and effective. Our graphics design and rapid prototyping facility take ideas from concept to capability to keep you ahead of the competition. 01268916681 www.mousetrap-innovation. com NACFB Stand number 1982 The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) was created twenty-two years ago as a self-regulatory body for the Commercial Finance Industry. A not-for-profit organisation, its purpose is to help businesses find funding from a wide range of lenders. www.nacfb.org.uk Neoteric UK Ltd Stand number 1946 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. 0207 025 5270 www.neotericuk.co.uk NetEDI Ltd Stand number 3116 NetEDI delivers a powerful Cloudbased accounting, ERP integration and web form turnaround platform that connects and automates vital business processes. NetEDI provides business-to-business integration and supply chain collaboration solutions for any business needing to trade electronically. 01772 977781 www.netedi.co.uk NoMissedCalls.co.uk Stand number 2204 Pay-As-You-Go Telephone Answering. We answer your calls in your company name and handle them as you instruct us to, 24 hours a day. No monthly fees, just £1 per call answered. It’s like having a full-time receptionist, but at a fraction of the cost. We can also do outbound telemarketing calls 08456 530 145 www.nomissedcalls.co.uk

Overseas Student Service Centre Stand number 2412 Owadally and King Chartered Certified Accountants Stand number 2814 We pride ourselves on being different. Not only do we fulfill our clients accounting, tax and business advice needs, we also operate unique Business Success Clubs (incorporating our One Page Business Success Plans) for like minded MD/ Business Owners. Our ‘value added services’ help clients prosper 020 8686 7756 www.oandk.co.uk PayPal Stand number 2326 PayPal, the company that helped millions of businesses to get paid online, is now also offering a smarter way to get paid in person through PayPal Here. A Chip & PIN card reader and free app, PayPal Here allows businesses to accept card payments as well as PayPal anywhere. www.paypal.co.uk/here www.paypal.co.uk/here

Penelope Stand number 2930 Penelope is the only virtual phone system designed for small businesses. It does everything a traditional phone system can and more. You can even control your call settings via a simple app Penelope is powered by Moneypenny, the UK’s leading telephone answering service. 0333 20 21 020 www.penelope.co.uk

QMS International plc Stand number 2312 QMS provide professional consultation and support for organisations that require a hassle free and cost efficient route to ISO Certification. They can certify Management Systems in under 45 days and will even produce the Manual for you. To find out more call 0845 86 26 246 today. 0845 86 26 246 www.qmsuk.com

Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. Stand number 1596 Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. are experts in the field of industry and company analysis. We help customers to: Evaluate an industry or companies within that industry, buy or sell a company, value a company, find new clients, explore risks and opportunities among existing customers. 01642 626400 www.plimsoll.co.uk

R.T.Page Stand number 2310 RT Page offers a complete 3PL(third party logistics) service to all online eCommerce retailers, whether you are a startup business or a long established company we can adapt our sevice to your requirements. 01903 736300 www.rtpage.co.uk

PPL & PRS for Music Stand number 2358 PPL and PRS for Music are two separate independent companies. Both organisations license the use of music and collect royalties for the music industry, but each represents different rightholders and have separate licences, terms and conditions. 020 7534 1070 www.musicworksforyou.com/ about/us

Rapid Live Chat Stand number 1566 Fully staffed 24/7 live chat services for your website. Not just software. Rapid Live Chat Services provide a fully staffed live chat service for your website using state of the art software and highly trained live Professional Operators. Come and see us now on Stand 1566 0845 257 3124 www.rapidlivechat.com Receptional Stand number 1542 Receptional is an award winning digital marketing agency, proven to deliver outstanding results. We have excellent staff and client retention rates, meaning both our

Red 13 Website Design Stand number 2396 Red 13 Website Design is a website design, development and creative agency based in Shoreditch, London. We specialise in bespoke designs and CMS driven masterpieces. We are a dedicated and hardworking team, with a friendly and personable approach naturally embedded into our business model. 02037408407 www.red13websitedesign. co.uk RockPrint.co.uk Ltd Stand number 2356 Rockprint.co.uk Ltd - Quality Lithographic and Digital printing services providing print throughout the UK. Over 20 years experience in Design, Artworking, PrePress solutions, printing and finishing. Professional, reliable and trustworthy service and high quality printing. Online ordering available. 07719 224 133 www.rockprint.co.uk Royal Bank of Scotland Stand number 1980 At RBS our team of dedicated managers work across the country, supporting local businesses. The team are committed to working with customers to understand, and help them achieve, their business goals. 0800 656 9644 www.rbs.co.uk/business RTW Hosting Stand number 2216 Number 1 Rated Cloud Services Provider to UK SMEs - c3500 endorsements - Unbeatable Service: 92%+ Customer Retention Rate in last 5 years - Enabling SMEs since 1998 to outperform their competitors (Virtual Desktop, Hosted VoIP Telephone, Software and Server Virtualisation, Hosted Email Exchange) 0203 130 9400 www.rtwhosting.com

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Q2Q IT Ltd Stand number 2370 We’re a friendly, approachable and 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. 0844 391 6111 www.q2q-it.com

Recruitment Genius Stand number 1920 Become a recruitment genius and fill any job for £199 or less. Already several thousand companies have filled over 60,000 jobs, ranging from a FD for Tesco to software developers for Sony Playstation. There are no hidden catches or costs, just amazing service and great results. 01732 617 460 www.recruitmentgenius.com

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Onfido Background Checks Stand number 2114 Onfido is a real time online employment screening platform. Our data-driven technology offers the UK’s fastest employment background checks. 020 8133 3628 www.onfido.com

PCG Stand number 2770 With over 21,000 members, PCG represents freelancers, contractors, and independent professionals from every sector of the economy. PCG provides a wide range of support services to help its members succeed in business, as well as being an active and influential voice in government and industry. 0208 897 9970 www.pcg.org.uk

employees and clients stay with us for years, not months. 01525 715 520 www.receptional.com

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One2create Stand number 2130 As web, marketing and design gurus we deliver return on investment in all we do by injecting creativity, imagination and experience into every project we touch. Our team of enthusiastic experts work under one roof to create wonderful websites that generate sales. 0844 8040796 www.one2create.co.uk

Proved. Stand number 1572 Proved.co is a smart and hassle-free web service designed to help start-ups, small and medium businesses get professional market validation for new products or services. Within hours and for a fraction of traditional cost you’ll get actionable results and insightful comments from your target market 020 8429 7116 www.proved.co

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PayVector Stand number 1950 Simple. Dependable. Scalable. PayVector is the next generation in payment processing. PayVector offers comprehensive solutions for all the payment needs of your business. We specialise in card not present payments including e-Commerce, Telephone & Mail Order and Mobile. 020 8819 3470 www.payvector.co.uk

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Oakley Global Business Solutions Ltd Stand number 1738 Oakley Global Business Solutions improves the performance and efficiency of companies across the world. We are a leading supplier of Sage Mid-Market Solutions such as Sage 200, Sage 300 and Sage CRM. Set the Stage for Business Growth by implementing an Accounting and ERP System with Oakley today 01268 724005 www.o-net.co.uk

SAKO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Stand number 1910 This Business Show is an opportunity for participants to exchange, network and possibly close deals. Our aim and expectations can only be achieved if we know who you are and how we could help. Let’s meet at the show. +44(0)8000887919 www.sakotechnologies.com Salesforce.com Stand number 1750 Salesforce.com is the world’s largest provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software. Salesforce1 is the new social, mobile and cloud customer platform built to transform how companies sell, service and market for the Internet of Customers. 00800 7253 3333 www.salesforce.com Satago Stand number 3004 We believe businesses have the right to Get Paid On Time. That’s why we built Satago: automated credit control that takes the hassle out of chasing debtors. We’re committed to helping companies get paid faster so they can spend more time chasing new customers and doing the work they love. 01865 922032 www.satago.co.uk SayNoToQ Stand number 2766 SayNoToQ is a free queue & waitlist management app for restaurants, retail, clinics, spa, saloons, etc. It lets customer inquire waiting times, get into queue & receive alerts via a simple SMS. With rich backend, outlets get statistics on their visitors, spendings & can run targeted campaigns. 07917787932 www.SayNoToQ.com School for Startups Stand number 1526 School for Startups, led by CEO Doug Richard, is dedicated to helping aspiring and new business owners realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. The social purpose business runs a range of programmes specifically designed to help kick-start new and young businesses of all types. 020 7759 1916 www.schoolforstartups.co.uk

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Sentori Email Marketing Stand number 2354 You won’t believe how easy it is to use Sentori Email Marketing. The built in work-flows help you manage all aspects of a campaign from message building through targeted delivery to insightful reporting. There are price plans to suit all pockets with packages starting at just £12.50 per month. 01323 645646 www.sentori.co.uk

Smarta Stand number 1522 Smarta is the number one destination for small businesses seeking expert advice, inspiration, clarity and the tools to help them grow their business. Backed by Theo Paphitis & Deborah Meaden of BBC Dragons’ Den fame, Smarta.com is packed full of practical, entrepreneur-led advice. 0207 631 4003 www.smarta.com

SEO Desk Stand number 2106 SEO Desk is the UK’s leading SEO company, providing SEO Services to over 200 professional clients, from small businesses to those in the FTSE 100. Our 10-man team boasts expertise covering all areas of the SEO spectrum, including link building, content writing, social media, and far more. 01306 886140 www.seodesk.co.uk

SMS Market Research Stand number 2200 We are a leading UK full-service market research agency. We provide a wide range of market research solutions to reveal market behaviour and trends which help our clients make informed business and marketing decisions and ultimately get closer to their consumers. +(44) 191 430 2680 www.surveymarketing.co.uk

SGW Payroll Ltd Stand number 2134 One of the UK’s leading companies in the implementation and management of business payrolls and supporting services. SGW Payroll has over 400 years combined experience in the industry, supporting clients of all sizes all over the UK from a variety of industries. 01270 500599 www.sgwpayroll.com

Social Network Connections Stand number 2776 Social Network Connections is able to offer comprehensive management programs on your choice of social media, along with analytic reports and advice to help promote your business, develop brand exposure using internet marketing to reach your audience and new potential clients, and boost sales. 02084681057 www.socialnetwork connections.co.uk

Sixt rent a car Stand number 2518 The Sixt SE is an internationally award winning provider of premium mobility solutions for businessand corporate customers as well as private travellers. Sixt rent a car is represented in over 105 countries worldwide and is continuously expanding its presence. 0044 124 6506401 www.sixt.co.uk Skills Support for the Workforce Stand number 2614 Investing in staff training is critical to future business success. Financing it can be challenging for smaller companies and thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s why, with funding from the ESF and resources from London Capital Colleges, we are giving London-based SMEs the opportunity to start training their staff AT NO COST*. 020 8522 5700 www.ss4w.co.uk

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Sonai Business Solutions Stand number 2512 We are Sonai - We are not just an average accountancy. At Sonai we offer a complete integrated business and financial support solution all under one roof. We align forward thinking Accountancy & Payroll services with added expert Business Support and Marketing on hand to ensure your business grows. 0800 270 7519 www.sonai.co.uk Southern Communications Stand number 2784 Southern Communications provide businesses across the UK with fixed and mobile telephone and data services, reduced call rates, merchant services and hosted telephony/desktop solutions that enable you to benefit from all the latest technology with no capital outlay. 08450 567765 www.southern-comms.co.uk

SpaceandPeople Stand number 2538 The SpaceandPeople Group is the leading international destination media specialist representing over 700 venues with a weekly footfall of 70 million. 0845 241 8215 www.spaceandpeople.com St James’s Place Wealth Management Stand number 2532 St. James’s Place Wealth Management is here to help you get ready for the auto-enrolment legislation change From March 2014, companies with fewer than 50 employees will have to provide a qualifying workplace pension scheme. There’s a lot to do to get ready for your staging date. 07841484955 www.sjp.co.uk Start Your Business Magazine Stand number 2018 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! 02075898911 www.startyourbusinessmag. com Startersphere Internet Marketing Ltd Stand number 1802 Startersphere provide digital marketing solutions for businesses of all size & sector. Focusing on a full service approach which incorporates social media Management, search engine optimisation, web design & development. We’ll manage your online presence leaving you to concentrate on your business. 01522 536448 www.startersphere.co.uk Startups.co.uk Stand number 3120 We are the UK’s leading independent, online resource for anyone starting and growing a business. Established in 2000, we are the longest serving, largest and most comprehensive advice platform available covering everything you need to know start, buy, run or sell a business. 0207 183 3932 www.startups.co.uk

Swift Managed Services Stand number 1546 Swift Managed Services is an IT & Telecoms solutions provider based in London. Throughout our 16 year existence we have created an unrivaled portfolio of products and services which we deliver to our huge customer base of SME and Corporate customers. 02089637580 www.swiftmanagedservices. com Swyx Solutions Stand number 2216 Swyx is the market leader for ”Unified Communications”” solutions in Europe, tailored to the needs of aspirational small and medium-sized businesses. The Swyx solution is software-based and combines all communication channels a growing company needs, as a cloud, virtualised or on premise solution. 0203 130 9550 www.swyx.com

Team B - Chartered Accountants, Tax, HR & Business Advisors Stand number 2176 Not your average Accountants, Founder Richard, as an entrepreneur & tax specialist, brings his unique experience and Team to deliver exceptional value to his clients & their businesses. Team B routinely support other entrepreneurs, owners & finance functions to set up, optimise, grow & exit. 02030 86 85 86 www.teamb.eu TeleCall Marketing (TCM) Stand number 1806 Telemarketing is at the core of our extensive range of business support services. We can help you to: build a pipe-line of prospects, provide qualified sales leads to your sales team, secure new orders and contracts and follow up on direct marketing campaigns. Without sales, there is no business. +44 (0) 207 193 6998 www.tcmpartner.com The Accounting Experts Stand number 1730 The Accounting Experts provide a simple, fixed fee accounting solution to clients nationwide, providing modern day online and traditional ‘receipts in a shoebox’ accounting. You can choose which option suits you -Cloud or traditional-we offer our clients professional simple accounting. 01322 290450 www.theaccountingexperts. co.uk

The Creation Lab Stand number 1722 The Creation Lab is your one-stop shop for digital creative in the UK. We help businesses stand out from the crowd online by creating innovative websites, videos, virtual tours, mobile campaigns and website presenters, all produced by our friendly in-house team based on the edge of London. 0800 644 7070 www.thecreationlab.co.uk The Franchise Show & Franchise Expo Stand number 2210 The Franchise Show is the UK’s largest Franchise event taking place at the ExCel, London every February. FranchiseExpo.co.uk is comprehensive web directory which provides a year-round opportunity to find the perfect UK franchise for you! 0330 1222 049 www.thefranchiseshow. co.uk www.franchiseexpo.co.uk The GE Club Ltd. Stand number 1942 The GE Club is a members’ club exclusively for High Net Worth and Sophisticated Individuals looking for interesting financial and lifestyle opportunities not easily available elsewhere. The GE Club presents opportunities to invest in The Enterprise and The Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes. 0207 0489250 www.thegeclub.com

The Rockstar Mentoring Group Stand number 1956 The Rockstar Mentoring Group is by far, the UK’s No.1 Mentoring and Investment organisation for Entrepreneurs. With affordable platforms for pre startups right up to bespoke programs for established SME’s. Rockstar mentors have all started, built up and sold their own companies for an average price 0845 652 2905 www.rockstargroup.co.uk & www.rockstaryouth.co.uk The Social Media Cafe Stand number 1904 Anyone can have a digital presence but getting anything worthwhile from it is an art form. Having worked with companies large & small helping them navigate & get a return from the online world is something The Social Media Cafe has a passion for... it isn’t just about which buttons to press. 07976 808811 www.thesocialmediacafe.co.uk The Wealth Training Company LLP Stand number 2418 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 02077407300 www.wealthtrainingcompany. com

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The Business Growth Show Stand number 3140 The Business Growth Show is a unique B2B road show which offers visitors the opportunity to start and build on relationships with hundreds of local and national businesses. With 6 super shows scheduled in 2014, each containing an exhibition and conference, this is an exciting time to get involved! 0121 227 3390 www.thebusinessgrowthshow. com

The Reference Bank Stand number 2757 The Reference Bank provides employment compliance technology which enables companies and employees alike to quickly and safely store all documentation relating to references, certifications and compliance documents securely on-line in their own Reference Bank. 01932 260333 www.thereferencebank.co.uk

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Talk Business Magazine Stand number 2318 Talk business supports entrepreneurs on the road to success, and provides inspiration, tips and advice, helping young businesses realise their dreams. 02036174681 www.talkbusinessmagazine. co.uk

The Internet Works Stand number 3120 The Internet Works was established in 2008 and our group of companies employ over 100 digital experts based in our offices in London, SE1. Our aim is to help our clients make more money from their web presence. 020 3117 0860 www.theinternetworks.co.uk

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SumUp Stand number 1960 SumUp is a mobile payment service which allows anybody to process card payment on their smartphone or tablet. Only 1.95% per transaction. There are no upfront, monthly or hidden fees. SumUp complies with highest security standards. Download the app, sign up, and start taking card payments 020 3510 0160 www.sumup.co.uk

The Blondepreneur Stand number 1986 Dear Business Owners, RE: Getting out of your head and into your heart in business. Are you craving more meaning in your business and profits? Are you needing to be more creative? Then, I can help you, by helping you bring your heart more into your business, improving your profits too! 07434 606482 www.theblondepreneur.com

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Suit the City Limited Stand number 1760 Suit the City offers an exclusive personal service providing high quality made to measure suits and separates for men and women. Classic, corporate, strictly business or simply something stylish for the weekend. Suit the City are offering franchises across the UK to ambitious business people. 01494 880791 www.suitthecity.com

Systango Ltd Stand number 2766 Systango builds websites, web applications, Android and iOS apps from ground-up; maintains, extends and improve existing ones; re-builds existing ones using latest technologies for improved reliability & scalability. We work in Scala, RoR, Python, PHP, Java, iOS, Android & various JS Frameworks . 07878117276 www.Systango.com

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Stella & Dot Stand number 2342 Stella & Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Our boutique-style jewellery and accessories line is available exclusively through inhome Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. 07449837589 www.stelladot.co.uk/sites/ dressedbylu

The Wharf Stand number 2120 The must read newspaper for Canary Wharf, and it’s digital counterpart www.wharf.co.uk, the online destination for affluent east Londoners. An essential guide to the area, the paper and website deliver a lively, eclectic mix of news, lifestyle, business, what’s on and a strong property supplement. 020 7510 6055 www.wharf.co.uk The Wheel Exists Stand number 2922 Take the headache out of technology! Are you looking for some advice about the best tools and apps for your business? Do you need a low cost, modern website to showcase your amazing ideas? Come and have a chat for some friendly and jargon-free support from a fellow startup who feels your pain. 07779115973 www.thewheelexists.com The Wholesaler UK Stand number 2792 The resource for retailers and traders who are searching for UK based wholesale suppliers. All companies listed are thoroughly verified. The Wholesaler UK is entirely free to use for buyers. 01608 645 801 www.thewholesaler.co.uk Thorntons Travel Stand number 2132 MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS TRAVEL. Enabling you to get on with managing your business. Pro-active consultants and online solutions dedicated to meeting your travel requirements. Bespoke Global Fares, Hotels & Rail search system, ensuring we provide you the best price on any itinerary worldwide. 0117 929 1633 www.tbtm.co.uk Tiens UK Ltd Stand number 2006 tiens was founded in 1995, tianjin china by mr li jinyuan. Tiens is a 3 billion dollar organisation with over 110 offices around the world, & operation in 190 countries, reaching 30 million households. With our products, looking good and feeling great has never been easier. 02082007788 www.tiens.co.uk

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TME Professional Ltd Stand number 2337 TME Professional Ltd is a dynamic business development organisation operating across the UK. We supply a blend of advice across the areas of business development, coaching, mentoring, training and business advice. 01332 638660 www.tmeprofessional.com Toner Trader Stand number 3522 Toner Trader – We buy surplus toner cartridges & printer consumables. Just a few reasons to Pick Toner Trader: -We can collect your unused toner/ink cartridges within 24 hours -We pay for your toner cartridges within a few days -We offer great prices when you sell your surplus printer toners 0800 433 2440 www.TonerTrader.co.uk Total Telecoms Solutions Ltd Stand number 1527 Trinity Mirror Group Stand number 2120 The Daily Mirror publishes a weekly editorial-led B2B section every Thursday that reaches over 2.7 million readers, which offers a cost-effective regionally split route to market that reaches over 100,000 businesses. All adverts automatically appear in the Mirror’s free to download Tablet E-dition 0207 293 3105 www.mirror.co.uk True Telecom Ltd Stand number 1990 True Telecom is a fast growing telecoms’ service provider based in South East England. The company is an independent billing provider, delivering flexible and scalable communication solutions to over 2,500 SMEs around the UK. 08008 40 40 60 www.true-telecom.com UK2 Stand number 1586 UK2 have been providing web hosting, domain names and website design services to start-ups, sole traders and SME’s for more than 15 years. We house all our servers in our secure UK-based data centre and have support available 24/7/365. 0800 612 2142 www.uk2.net

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Verl Software Ltd Stand number 2306 Business process management software to organise and track the important workflows within your organisation. Hosted on the cloud and fully customisable to suit your needs. www.verl.com Verto Group Legal Stand number 1940 Our solicitors are sector specialists with considerable experience in their fields. Highly skilled and with impeccable records, Verto Legal provides a magnificent service for Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, larger businesses and high net worth individuals alike. 020 3078 5767 www.vertogrouplegal.com Virgin StartUp Stand number 1524 We’re Virgin StartUp, a new notfor-profit organisation helping entrepreneurs with funding, resources & advice and a delivery partner of the Government’s startup loans scheme. www.virginstartup.org VirtualStudio.TV Stand number 2762 VirtualStudio.TV are an award winning video communications agency. We produce corporate video solutions, using the latest in green screen and virtual studio technology. We specialise in Virtual Events, Corporate Videos and Live Video Streaming. We are also experts in Virtual Studio Design. 01223520968 www.virtualstudio.tv Webifi Stand number 1907 When deciding to add mobile service to your business, there are two major decisions to contemplate. Responsive Web Design and creating a mobile application for your business. Which method is better depends on your goals for your business. 02088400196 www.webifi.co.uk Wicked Printing Stuff Stand number 2513

Wildfire Inbternet Limited Stand number 2524 An online sales and marketing organisation with a superior e-commerce marketing solution designed to drive sales for online businesses whether on a B2B or B2C basis. Our expertise has generated £millions in revenue for our customers and we would like to help you to achieve this too! 0845 643 1290 www.wildfireinternet.co.uk Wiley Publishing - Business Startup Bookshop Stand number 2360 Visit the Business Startup Bookshop at stand No.2360 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. www.wiley.com/go/ bsubookshop WIlson Luna Stand number 2602 internationally acclaimed business training. Wilson Luna has attracted over 15,000 entrepreneurs to his trainings last year. He is an international business expert and advisor to some of the most successful CEOs. Wilson will distill his 20 years business experience in this content packed two days. 02071291332 www.wilsonluna.co.uk Windows Apps Factory Stand number 2386 Windows Apps Factory is a specialist digital agency in London 100% focused on Windows 8 platform. We design, build, and maintain apps for the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store. +44 (0) 203 239 1780 www.winappsfactory.com Working Capital Partners Stand number 3146 Working Capital Partners provides selective invoice discounting, working with businesses that need factoring to boost cash flow but don’t want the restrictions or commitments of traditional factoring facilities. We also offer an export version which makes exporting quick simple and safe 020 8203 6500 www.workingcapitalpartners. co.uk

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YesGrowth Ltd Stand number 1566 YesGrowth provides unsecured business loans of £25k to £250k from 3 months to 1 year. Funds are available within 5 days of a signed loan agreement. It’s private, secure, easy and free to apply at www.yesgrowth.com. YesGrowth works with NACFB members and other introducers. Visit Stand 1566 020 3691 5755 www.yesgrowth.com

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Young Living Essential Oils Stand number 1928 Have you ever wanted to truly own your time – and your life? Young Living Essential Oils can offer you the chance to do just that with the opportunity to run your own business in the ever-expanding lifestyle industry, with great earning potential and the flexibility of being your own boss! 07860 772926 www.youngliving.com/en_GB

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Zoho Corporation Stand number 2724 With Zoho, you focus on your business while we take care of the rest with apps that help you get more sales, get paid, support your customers and make your business more productive. 1-888-204-3539 www.zoho.com

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zsah Technology Group Stand number 3130 zsah Technology Group, established in 2002 ,are a managed technology services organisation specialising in the provision of fully managed Private and Hybrid cloud platforms. zsah is committed to providing a Painless IT experience for our customers across our portfolio of solutions. 0207 060 6032 www.zsah.net

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WOW Consulting Stand number 3000 WOW Consulting has been providing expert digital marketing strategy advice and services to ambitious start-ups and growth-oriented SMEs since 2008. We offer a full range of services designed to help you generate more leads, acquire more customers and keep them coming back time and time again. 0208 257 3592 www.wowconsulting.co.uk

EXHIBITOR A-Z .com .uk 123-reg 3M United Kingdom PLC 4Networking Ltd 99designs A B C Photography A Real Accountant Accelerus Ltd ActionCOACH Adtentus Advanced Payment Solutions Agile IP LLP AIM - Affordable Intelligent Marketing AIM Startups Alibaba.com Allwag Promotions Limited Angels Den Answers Investigation Private Investigators Argentex LLP Artema Asian Wealth Magazine Astonish Email Autism Birmingham CIC Axis Partnership Ltd Bartercard UK Ltd Basepoint Business Centres Belvoir Lettings Bigcommerce Blinky Media Printing Solutions Blinky Property Solutions Blue Baboon Ltd BOOKIMBO Boom Solutions Brayford Numbers Limited BrightPay BT Business Business Phones & Networks Limited Business Scene Membership Ltd BusinessesForSale.com Cambridge Online Card Connect CFL Business Chocolate Lab Apps City Business Library Cleardata UK Ltd Clothes2Order Cloud Based Accounting CloudKPI Solutions Companies House Concept TV ConnectXions Conventus Creative-web CrowdAhead Ltd

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SEO Desk SGW Payroll Ltd Sixt rent a car Skills Support for the Workforce Smarta SMS Market Research Social Network Connections Sonai Business Solutions Southern Communications SpaceandPeople St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Wealth Management Start Your Business Magazine Startersphere Internet Marketing Ltd Startups.co.uk Stella & Dot Suit the City Limited SumUp Swift Managed Services Swyx Solutions Systango Ltd Talk Business Magazine Team B - Chartered Accountants, Tax, HR & Business Advisors TeleCall Marketing (TCM) The Accounting Experts The Blondepreneur The Business Growth Show The Creation Lab The Franchise Show & Franchise Expo The GE Club Ltd. The Internet Works The Reference Bank The Rockstar Mentoring Group The Social Media Cafe The Wealth Training Company LLP The Wharf The Wheel Exists The Wholesaler UK Thorntons Travel Tiens UK Ltd TME Professional Ltd Toner Trader Total Telecoms Solutions Ltd Trinity Mirror Group True Telecom Ltd UK2 Verl Software Ltd Verto Group Legal Virgin StartUp VirtualStudio.TV Webifi Wicked Printing Stuff Wildfire Inbternet Limited Wiley Publishing - Business Startup Bookshop WIlson Luna Windows Apps Factory Working Capital Partners WOW Consulting Young Living Essential Oils Zoho Corporation zsah Technology Group

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Intellectual Property Office Intelliworld Franchise International New York Times Internet Business School Invest in Pomurje & InvestSlovenia Invest in Warwickshire iSolicitor iZettle Jelf Employee Benefits Jellyfielder Studios Jonathan Jacob Photography Ltd JulianHall.co.uk Jump Jump Ltd Jureva Solutions Ltd Just Cashflow Plc JWELL BELGIQUE K Display King & Taylor LawBite Learn To Trade Local Check Local Secrets Ltd Lumina Energy Mayweather Design Merchant Money Ltd Minty Internet moo.com Morinda Ltd MouseTrap Innovation Ltd NACFB Neoteric UK Ltd NetEDI Ltd NoMissedCalls.co.uk Oakley Global Business Solutions Ltd One Trading Group One2create Onfido Background Checks Overseas Student Service Centre Owadally and King Chartered Certified Accountants PayPal PayVector PCG Penelope Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. PPL & PRS for Music Proved. Q2Q IT Ltd QMS International plc R.T.Page Rapid Live Chat Receptional Recruitment Genius Red 13 Website Design RockPrint.co.uk Ltd Royal Bank of Scotland RTW Hosting SAKO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Salesforce.com Satago SayNoToQ School for Startups Sentori Email Marketing

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Giving small businesses a BIG voice for 40 years... Come and see the FSB on stand 3210 and you’ll be able to: • Meet FSB membership advisors who’ll talk with you about the great support the FSB can provide. • Attend seminars delivered by the FSB, the FSB’s Policy Unit, along with some of the FSB’s service providers and seek their expert advice on: membership, policy, insurance services, independent financial services, legal and finance for business.

Scan here or visit www.fsb/org.uk/bigvoice to see what our BIG VOICE can do for you and your business.

Giving small businesses a BIG voice *Membership starts at £120 for annum with a £30 registration fee for the first year. This fee is applicable to businesses with no employees. Please see the website for full details of subscription costs.

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Electrolux Professional Laundry Solutions

Visit us on Stand 3170 to find out about new profitable business opportunities

Clean up with a Trio of business opportunities Visit usd on Stan 3170

Looking to start a new business? Electrolux offer 3 business models: Option 1 - The Commercial Laundry Option 2 - The Lagoon Shop Option 3 - The Launderette

All 3 models offer: • • • •

Excellent profit projection High profit margins No royalties or ongoing fees No experience required

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Ongoing support from Electrolux Training Lease payment options Dedicated business plan

To find out more about opportunities available within the laundry industry

Contact us: Electrolux Professional Laundry Solutions Tel: 08444 631 260 Email: els.info@electrolux.co.uk Web: www.electrolux.co.uk/professional

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Auto enrolment (AE) is where you, as an employer, must enrol your employees in a pension scheme and then calculate their deductions and make contributions. The only realistic aid you’re going to have with auto enrolment is payroll software, as this already has all the

Your staging date is the date on which your auto enrolment duties commence and you will be able to defer this date for up to three months. A month or two before your staging date, decide which pension provider to use. NEST is probably the most popular scheme as it’s government backed and has an obligation to accept employers of all sizes and employees of all earnings. This is different to some schemes that may attempt to cherry-pick who they take on. When your staging date arrives, an hour or two should be

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Enrolling all relevant employees (i.e. all eligible jobholders) Communicating as required to all employees Setting up and commencing employee deductions and employer contributions

From that point on, it’s just a matter of monitoring. In the initial month or two after staging, you’ll need to deal with any requests from employees to opt out - and any requests to opt in (or join) from employees that you were not obliged to enrol. Your payroll software will monitor the age and earnings of your staff in each subsequent pay period to see if any further enrolments are required and if any new employees should be enrolled. For most small businesses, these enrolment events will probably

happen no more than once or twice a year and each such event should only take a few minutes to process. You’ll need to submit a contribution file after each pay period to the pension provider and payments of all amounts due must be made by the 22nd of the following month. This file should be produced by your payroll software in much the same way as RTI files are currently produced.

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sufficient to deal with the following AE tasks:

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Paul Byrne, Managing Director of Thesaurus Software, producers of BrightPay payroll software, explains how businesses with less than 30 employees will be affected by auto enrolment from the end of next year.

information to assess which of your staff should be enrolled and then to handle the pension deductions (and your contributions) in the way prescribed by the regulations. Payroll software can also help you with other auto enrolment tasks such as producing the letters or emails that you’ll need to send to your employees on enrolment.

Auto enrolment doesn’t need to give you a major headache, provided you take some time to make sure you have the right tools to deal with it. Staging will be a small bit of work but after that, auto enrolment should become a seamless part of your payroll process. Visit BrightPay at stand 1576 to find out more.

www.brightpay.co.uk Phone: 0845 3004 304

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Our new product, Bright Contracts, prod uces employment co ntracts and company ha ndbooks for your staff. Ask us for deta ils at stand 1576.

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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT AUTO ENROLMENT?

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LEAVE STAFF EXPENSE RELICS LIKE PETTY CASH AND CHARGE CARDS IN THE PAST Small holiday company owner, Hamish McMaster from Water by Nature, is using the FairFX corporate prepaid card solution to manage his staff T&E for tour group leaders travelling across the globe. “We travel extensively and I am yet to find a country where the card isn’t accepted. I highly recommend FairFX’s corporate card and platform for the transparency, increased security, total control and excellent rates. With a saving in foreign currency rates, plus the increased control in expenditure, I’ve easily saved 10% on overall T&E.”

No SME should still have to struggle with the hassle and cost of petty cash, charge and credit cards to manage staff travel expenses and foreign currency, when more advanced and cost effective options exist. FairFX has taken its prepaid currency card technology to the next level to create an expense management system that is fit for purpose for SMEs, cost effective and user friendly. The FairFX Corporate Prepaid MasterCard® Card and Platform is an unrivalled system designed to help significantly reduce the cost of employee spending on business travel and expenses through a prepaid expense card for use at home and abroad.

transparency and control over the card balances, top-ups and limits.

Foreign currency conversions take place at highly competitive rates, which make this the ideal card for staff spending abroad. The cards are linked to an integrated, secure, cloud-based platform which allows complete

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The FairFX Corporate Card and Platform takes a completely different approach to managing staff expenditure.

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Significant reduction in T&E spend through better control of available funds and annotations Highly competitive exchange rates – only 1.5% on global use

MAX VALUE ON FOREIGN CURRENCY DEALING FairFX also offers a dedicated foreign currency dealing and international money transfer service to both private and business clients, so all your FX requirements could be handled under one roof. Benefit from the support of a dedicated dealer that will ensure you get a ‘fair’ deal and support you with flexible and personal dealing options at zero cost. Your dedicated dealer team will help you to: • • • •

Mitigate risk Reduce the cost of transacting Use the service that best suits your needs: spots contracts, limit orders, forward contracts etc. Bulk book currency and/or access a payment related solution

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Group Treasurer, Aurora Fashions (Coast, Karen Millen, Warehouse, Oasis) says,

Real time top-ups online = instant access Zero transaction fees on point-of-sale transactions (see www.fairfx.net for more details) Secure Chip and PIN cards accepted in over 35 million outlets and 1.9 million ATMs worldwide Can be issued to non-UK nationals and staff based abroad, subject to conditions

“The effect that a prepaid card, rather than a charge card, has on the psychology of the spender has contributed to reduced T&E costs to us. The platform is also a useful tool that we’ve managed to integrate into our existing processes.”

WHY PREPAID? Cash advances for overseas trips are often expensive, not secure and can be burdensome to administer. The FairFX card and platform removes all these hassles and obstacles through its integrated system.

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• Many also benefit from the ‘prepaid mentality’ which sees staff think twice about incidental expenses when there’s a fixed limit on their available balance. Corporate charge card providers offer the benefit of a credit facility, however the costs associated with these programmes (issuance costs, high FX conversion fees, additional transaction costs, etc.) can make them expensive to run.

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Cost savings are significant, compared to traditional T&E payment methods Control pre-authorisation and ability to control card balances Dedicated system support and account management FX expertise currency buying support Unique to FairFX, the only prepaid provider linked to the Concur Platform

URL: www.fairfx.net EMAIL: corporate@fairfx.com PHONE: 020 7778 9350

ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

Martha Bennett Forrester Research

Doug Miles AIIM

David Stodder TDWI

Phillip Russom TDWI

Barb Wixom TDWI

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Other legal services which can be of a great assistance to any new

ESSENTIAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS YOUR START-UP MIGHT NEED: • • • • • • • • • •

Terms of Business Partnership Agreements Regulatory Documents Shareholder Agreements Contracts of Employment Office Manuals Staff Handbooks Compliance Manuals Consulting Agreements Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements

New businesses often overlook important legal and regulatory issues that they may have to work in line with. The government is increasing regulation in nearly all potential areas of business, with sometimes complex rules to abide with. These rules are often written in legalese and may not appear to make sense on occasion. Office manuals and employee handbooks can be drafted with a particular regulatory regime in mind to ensure compliance with that regime. Should a business wish to go further, legal assistance can be provided in drafting compliance manuals to ensure that a business is compliant with all areas of the regulations.

Of course, not all businesses are subject to a regulator, but this doesn’t mean that the business isn’t subject to regulations. The Health & Safety regime is relevant to all businesses and it is incumbent on all businesses to now take into account Equality & Diversity and equal opportunities. Businesses must at all times be looking out for potential breaches that could cause short-term or long-term problems if not remedied. Business set-up costs are always a consideration and it’s very easy to decide not to use professional legal and accountancy services at the inception of a business. This decision is normally taken on a purely financial basis. However, as with many short term financial decisions, little account is taken of the potential long term savings. Putting in place proper contracts, office procedures, staff procedures and tax planning at the inception of a business will ultimately lead to a better run, more financially prudent and hopefully profitable business.

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As well as agreements between the owners of a business and agreements between the owners and the staff, perhaps the most important legal document that is required by a business are the standard terms of business. Properly drafted standard terms of business will form the basis of the majority of your transactions and can be amended easily should changes be needed for a bespoke transaction. They should also be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in your business procedures.

business are office manuals and staff handbooks. Together, these documents set out the procedures on which your business will run and will also include templates to assist in good accounting and bookkeeping practices. These documents will outline all business procedures including financial management; policies on information, communication and technology; general office procedures; people and risk management; holiday entitlement; absence policy; disciplinary rules and procedures; and data protection. Having access to - and using - the policies and procedures drafted by a legal professional will prove vital to the business’ initial success and its smooth running thereafter.

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There is a large amount of legal assistance that can be provided for your start-up, from drafting shareholder or partnership agreements to contracts for senior and junior employees. Having accurately formed and drafted agreements at the inception of a business will ensure that if there are issues at a later date, then these can be easily resolved. Further, if only one of the partners or directors will be running the business, curbs can

be put for that person in relation to what they can and cannot do from the outset. This will ensure that the manager will not enter into contracts nor do anything that is outside his/her remit.

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When starting up a new business, many people don’t take into account the value that can be gained from seeking assistance from professionals from the offset.

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GET RICH FROM OTHER PEOPLE’S EFFORTS Geoff Newman, founder of award-winning recruitment agency, Recruitment Genius, explains how choosing the right people to work for you can make you more money in less time. We’d like to start by congratulating all those who have set up, or are thinking of setting up a new business. We appreciate that it’s not the easiest job, but it can lead to an exciting future. Therefore we would like to help your business thrive by recommending you read our online guide Recruiting for Start Ups at http://bit.ly/1d9gKYs or visit us at stand 1920. A key theme in the guide is to consider what type of founder you are. There are two types of founders: control orientated or wealth orientated.

authority. However, if their concept is simple, easy to implement and not time sensitive, then they can build a business with limited potential. In contrast, wealth orientated founders create value by recruiting people that plug knowledge and skill gaps. They get ‘rich’ more easily through other people’s efforts, whilst accepting that they can’t control everything. Obviously, being a wealth orientated founder enables them to grow a bigger company quicker.

Control orientated founders often have the pressure of dealing with everything whilst trying to maintain control. They often recruit staff who are inexperienced or don’t question

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There is change on the horizon as more and more businesses and organisations start using 03 numbers as their contact and customer service lines. This change is benefiting both consumers and businesses by allowing your customers to get in touch with you without being overcharged. Later this year, the Government will be forcing a number of organisations currently using 084 or 087 numbers to migrate away from these numbers. Why are they doing this you ask? Well, do you enjoy calling these expensive numbers from your mobiles? This change is being welcomed by consumers everywhere, as

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most organisations will not be able to use these numbers for customer service or complaint lines. 03 numbers are classed as UK-wide numbers, which are charged the same as any geographic 01 or 02 number, meaning they are cheaper to call from mobiles and are also included in your free minutes if you get any. So if you are looking to migrate your existing number(s) or are looking to set up a new number, then the primary number of choice to switch to would be an 03 number. You may have already

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started to notice more businesses are shifting to these customer friendly 03 numbers – charities, government organisations and businesses are all making the switch now. So how do you get one of these magical numbers for your organisation? Easy! Just visit our website at

www.directnumbers.co.uk - or even better, come and say hello to us at The Business Show in May – we’re on stand 1520 over the two days and we’ll demonstrate all the features you receive with any of our numbers.

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Why is photography so important to your business?

hotography draws people into your story. Images engage and narrate that story. A good picture is indeed worth a 1000 words and the right picture is worth 1,000,000! What do you feel when you see captivating pictures in advertising and websites? Are you more easily sold on the company, product or service? Do you feel that the images tell the story of the company and their brand?

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

crosses all international boundaries with its own unique universal language. I believe that taking great photographs requires more than being technically sound with a camera. It’s about art! Having a discreet presence and the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the subjects without disrupting the ‘natural flow’ of the occasion. I’m a photographer with many years of experience to focus upon bringing your story to life. My work starts by asking you the right questions to make sure I capture the story you want to tell, to reinforce your client relationship and strengthen your brand nationally and internationally.

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ENTER DESTINATION: SUCCESS ISLAND News reports state that many young adults will be worse off than their parents for the first time ever. This is why I created the Grow Personal Success (GPS) System - to help you navigate the rough seas and make it safely to ‘Success Island’.

I have also discovered that these lessons are hardly taught anywhere. I’ve seen first-hand while working at a senior level within the education system, just how it often prepares people for the hard work of an unfulfilling job. Why work for 40 years in a job when you can establish your own successful business in three? You just need the right knowledge and guidance. If you can imagine a future where YOU are in charge of your own life, then I can show you the way. Grow Personal Success is a repeatable success formula I’ve tested and refined over 20 years. If it can transform the likes of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, JLS and a 21-year-old homeless man into the head of the UK Youth

DEFINE YOUR OWN SUCCESS Come along to find out how you can create your own unique definition of success. Once you have this, then you can determine the direction that your business career should take from a position of strength. Attempting to copy someone else’s success won’t work because you can’t do a better job at being Richard

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UNCOVER HOW THE GROW PERSONAL SUCCESS SYSTEM HELPS YOU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Put an end to hard work Fully enjoy what you do Guard against the inevitable ups and downs Blend work and play Succeed simply by being yourself Test your idea without it costing a lot of money Plan so you always know what to do next Getting the cash you need to launch properly Find the fast track to publicity and visibility Become an authority in your industry

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As an additional bonus for booking a seat at my talk at The Business Show, you can gain priority registration into this year’s ‘PROJECTyourTALENT 4Business’ competition with NatWest Bank, which will fast-track you over a four-month program. Last year’s winner and runners-up shared over £30,000 worth of business support, mentoring and coaching from my team of specialists who include millionaire internet business guru Simon Coulson; FTSE P.O.W.E.R. negotiation skills expert Serah Lister; Money Funnel Marketing™ Specialist Chris Coney; NatWest Bank and many more.

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This is my invitation for you to come and learn what will make the other 20% thrive – and how you can join them. It’s been 20 years in the making, but the Grow Personal Success system is now ready. It’s a way to 100% guarantee your success in life – and it involves seven core principles. To find out more, visit www.growpersonalsuccess.com

Having spent over 20 years creating workshops, programs and courses for some of society’s most disadvantaged people, I have discovered that whether young, old or in between, the GPS system works universally.

Branson, than Richard Branson. The reverse is also true.

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The sad fact is that 80% of the people you see at Business Startup who get into business for themselves will close their doors in less than three years.

Parliament, you can bet it will work for you! You can read more success stories in the GPS book, which is available from www.growpersonalsuccess.com or I’ll be offering visitors to Business Startup and The Business show a free copy when they attend my free seminar on Thursday 15th May 2014 in Hall 7 at 14.00 – 14.30 and make a donation to my not-for-profit organisation, Urban Voice UK.

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What if becoming successful was simply a case of being yourself? How easy would that be?

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THE BENEFITS OF CROWDFUNDING

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YOUR ULTIMATE SME BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM There are so many business telephone systems on the market and so many nightmare stories about call quality, value for money, reliability and service costs… who should you trust with something as critical as your communication?

An increasing number of us are looking to start or grow our own businesses. The good news is that today, there are ways of combining marketing and financing in one effort. That method is crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is quite similar to doing an IPO, but without the nonsense. We have seen a stream of large IPOs recently, including the Royal Mail, that attracted a lot of publicity. They produced a 447-page prospectus. I asked a large brokerage firm marketing the shares who had read it. Nobody. They thought their compliance officer might have done, but I doubt it. That prospectus cost a fortune. I had to put one together for a company floating on the

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London Stock Exchange years ago and I was stunned by the amount of lawyers, accountants, PR agents and other fee chargers. The final result was, according to the market, an undervalued IPO, and millions of fees essentially paid by the taxpayer to the fee chargers. You get none of this with crowdfunding. With crowdfunding, you don’t need to have the fees of an IPO, but you do have to market yourself. The good news is that thousands of people will see you and, like on BBC TV’s popular Dragon’s Den, even if you aren’t successful, you’ll find people coming to look at your product - and hopefully buy it! In other words, you do away with traditional marketing focus groups and fee chargers in one go and get results at the same time – in both areas.

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The RTW Hosting / Swyx partnership means that at last there’s now a reliable, quality hosted telephone platform that UK SMEs can trust. It’s a doddle to use, and well worth five minutes of your time to explore.

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Minimal telephone bills and guaranteed call quality Maximise productivity and security Enable remote, flexible and multi-site working Full integration with other business-critical IT systems, such as CRM Never change your phone system ever again – we provide lifetime free upgrades Better collaboration – video calling, instant messaging, share documents on-screen

Mike Wills, Small Business IT Guru and MD of RTW Hosting, will share his insights in Seminar Hall 10 at 4.15pm on Thursday and 2.45pm Friday, to help you with all aspects of your business IT.

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The Value of Intellectual Property TRADE MARKS for Brands

Protecting words, logos and other distinctive signs

Literary, musical and artistic works, films, broadcasting and software

PATENTS for Inventions

Protecting the function of new products and processes

DESIGNS for Appearance

Protecting the unique look of part or whole articles

Come meet the team at Stand 808 to learn more about Intellectual Property and how it will benefit you. You can also attend one of our many workshops being held throughout the day.

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Innovation is the muscle power of business, driving most of the medium sized companies that are currently the engine-room of growth in the UK. Joining a TyGIR Team ensures your own ideas can become reality, taking your business to the next level.

Key assets include digitally controlled laser cutter, thermal vinyl label maker, vinyl cutter, wood router, mill and lathe and many more, backed up by software and training for CAD, graphics design, modelling, simulation engraving, personalisation and more. Find out more at MiC2C.com

The principals of MouseTrap Innovation have a long history of creating successful innovative products for companies both large and small and the lessons learned have been captured in documentation and processes. However, innovation can’t simply be taken from books – it’s a hands-on process and requires a thorough understanding of what is already there, what opportunities there are and how to use them all to achieve your goals and dreams.

Even as a small business or a start-up, the relevance of innovation cannot be denied. A better way of displaying your product, or showing off your own capabilities, will ensure that you have a better chance of beating the competition. In addition, we make all the facilities of our Makerden (see boxout) available to our group members, with customized and personalised products available from our MakerDen eBay shop for those who are unable to come and ‘play’ in our workshop.

At The Business Show, we will practically demonstrate on stand 2108 some of the simpler results that our group members have achieved by collaborating and working with us. If you’re inspired by this, then we’ll be happy to talk to you to see if there are any synergistic groups that you might like to join. We call our groups TyGIR Teams, TGIR stands for The Great Innovation Race we are all in, The Y stands for You!

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webinars and mentoring activities we provide, putting communication and collaboration at the heart of our networking methodology.

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The MakerDen is the place you can go to make just about anything. Based on the FabLab concept pioneered by MIT Bits and Bytes in Boston USA , MakerDen is an open workshop where you can learn the techniques of the new and emergent digital factory and use the extensive range of high technology machines we have to help you take your own ideas from concept to capability without making a huge financial commitment. Our machines can be hired individually or in combination, by the hour, by the day or by the week.

What can we learn from this? Successful innovation is more than just having a new idea, it’s a combination of many factors and mastering the art and science of innovation is a process that needs to be understood by every business wanting to grow or simply maintain its position in the market. Innovation often flounders because commercial considerations don’t match up with the creative ideas, resulting in frustration for the individual and lost opportunity for the business.

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and spring design still totally dominates the marketplace.

With this in mind, we have created a networking concept to help you do this. While most networking groups focus on referrals and growth through sales, we place our focus on innovation and collaboration. Innovation is greatly helped by communication and our groups are carefully selected so that each member can both contribute and gain from the regular workshops, seminars,

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In 1892, Ralph Waldo Emerson is often quoted as saying, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door”. This late 19th century quote is synonymous with innovation and its literal interpretation has resulted in many thousands of mousetrap patents, yet surprisingly the original wood

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One of the golden rules of any business should be, ‘Dress to impress’. Find out how Clothes2Order could help your business create the right impression. Clothes2order offer businesses of all sizes the opportunity to create top quality uniform, promotional and event clothing with a quick, flexible and hassle-free service. They believe that a uniform is more than just a piece of clothing; it’s your chance to look professional, spread your brand name and create a great impression on your clients. So whether you’re a one-man start-up or a multi-national corporation, visit Clothes2order at stand 2750 to discuss how Clothes2order can help you and your staff look and feel great.

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CLOTHES2ORDER AT A GLANCE Clothes2Order have been supplying businesses of all sizes with uniforms and event clothing since 2002. Clients include startups through to eBay, Google and Skype. All production is carried out at their UK plant using the latest print and embroidery machinery. Three reasons to choose Clothes2Order: 1. 2.

Total flexibility; order from 1 to 1000+ pieces. There when you need it; 24-hour and 4-day express services available on both print and embroidery. You won’t have a spelling mistake unless you want one; all orders are checked, processed and managed by uniform experts to ensure you get the best results.

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3 REASONS YOU SHOULD SPEAK TO CLOTHES2ORDER AT THE SHOW 1. Get a free T-shirt! Everyone loves a free T-shirt. Clothes2Order are giving hundreds away so you can see the quality of their prints for yourself. 2. Get a no obligation quote. iPads are wonderful things, and Clothes2Order will have them on hand to give you a quote on the spot. 3. Be in good company. Find out why thousands of businesses of all sizes use Clothes2Order. From the likes of eBay, Microsoft and Chelsea FC, to one-man start-ups, Clothes2Order is the clothing supplier of choice. Ask about their flexibility, speed, quality and support and you’ll soon see why.

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To request an exhibitor pack or to register as a free visitor visit our web site:

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Find out why smartphones are the perfect way to engage customers, keep them loyal and boost the bottom line through customer retention.

We have a great solution: our new smartphone loyalty and marketing system called YouGET shows your customers that you appreciate them by rewarding spending. It builds your relationship with consumers and encourages return visits in a friendly way, while attracting new customers. Our system is simple: customers who buy or respond to marketing are immediately rewarded with a virtual ‘stamp’ or voucher. The

customer uses the smartphone to scan the stamp onto a ‘virtual’ card (or those without phones go online to add a stamp or show a personal QR code). Full cards are turned in for rewards. The business uses the online management screens to see results instantly and to communicate with the customers to encourage spend.

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This customer therefore resorts to driving to the address mentioned on the company’s website, in order to deliver their complaint letter by hand and obtain a duly signed delivery note. In a matter of days they get their answer, not weeks or sometimes months as it otherwise would have been.

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The lesson to big corporations? Customers can easily reclaim control, so be careful and work with the public rather than against them.

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The electronic ‘stamp card’ has many advantages over the old paper and plastic cards. It can’t be lost. You can tell how many stamps customers have at all times – and encourage them via the integrated timeline, mobile phone notification and new i-beam technology etc. YouGET can go also beyond the individual businesses, allowing cross promotion among local firms and support from branded suppliers marketing directly to consumers. What’s more, YouGET is integrated

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Which explains this other big corporate customer’s action. On their website, the complaint procedure asks

non-satisfied customers to send their complaint in the form of a letter to a physical address. The customer finds it very awkward that such a large company doesn’t supply a Freephone number to get such matters resolved as quickly as possible so that they could retain their customers’ loyalty.

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What every business needs is an easy, effective way to keep customers returning and customer retention is well known to be the fastest way to build the bottom line. And the smartphone is the most cost-effective and targeted way to reach customers these days. Most have them, more are getting them daily and everyone keeps the mobile handy.

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The story goes like this: a bus is late by almost an hour while the company’s customers stand in the cold of the bus shelter with no recourse for corrective action. Mind you, there’s also no immediate incidence on the stock market. But really; why not? Does this effectively reflect the market economy as it should? The public doesn’t think so, therefore they are taking action in an orderly and polite manner.

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KEEPING CUSTOMERS RETURNING – THE FASTEST WAY TO BUILDING PROFITS

Big corporations no longer have the sort of control they used to. The general public has been very successful in recent years in setting that agenda.

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GENERAL PUBLIC QUICKLY RECLAIMING CONTROL

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT LOGO? Branding your business can be an expensive and lengthy process — but it doesn’t have to be. 99designs makes it easy for startups to get affordable, high-quality designs in just one week. Your logo represents your company to the world. It’s a big job to do in just a few seconds, but we all know how much first impressions count. A memorable design will help you attract new customers, stand out from the competition and build brand loyalty. To start-ups with a budget that’s stretched thin and a calendar that’s booked solid, creating a

logo can seem like a daunting task. Crowdsourced design is often the perfect solution. 99designs is the world’s largest graphic design marketplace, connecting people who need something designed with 300,000 graphic designers around the world. To date, the company has facilitated more than 280,000 successful design contests for businesses.

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Simple: When it comes to logo design, less is more. Original: Unique graphics will help you stand out. Memorable: Find a way to break through the noise. Relevant: Appeal to your target audience first. Versatile: A great logo looks good on any medium.

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS 1.

Describe your needs: Visit 99designs to fill in a design brief and choose a price. Get dozens of designs: Talented designers compete to deliver you the best design. Pick a winner: Provide feedback, then choose the design you love most!

Sound interesting? See right for a few advantages of crowdsourcing your design.

Running a lean startup is about getting things done and launching a minimal product quickly. At 99designs, you’ll get a design you love in just seven days.

IT’S AFFORDABLE. 99designs has set prices for each design project so you know the exact cost upfront. Logo prices start at just £199, and each contest is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

IT’S CREATIVE. Rather than relying on a single designer to nail your vision, dozens of designers with unique styles will submit creative ideas for you to choose from.

IT’S INTERACTIVE. Polls make it simple (and fun) to get feedback from others. Ask your friends, family and staff to help you choose the winning design by rating your finalists. Your logo is the face of your brand, but the heart of your identity. There’s never been a better time to get started!

99designs makes quality design accessible to everyone. Visit 99designs.co.uk to get a design you love — guaranteed.

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We know your local audience. Advertise with Exterion Media and your local audience will know you. Over 32 million people in the UK’s towns and cities see our adverts in the heart of their community every week. Advertising with Exterion Media is the best way to ensure your local audience hears what you’ve got to say as they travel around town. Whatever the size of your business or budget, we have a tailored solution for you. What’s more, we make the process easy and stress free, through both a dedicated local account manager and free design service. For the whole story visit our stand at The Business Show 2014, head to exterionmedia.co.uk/local or call 0800 22 66 33

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As a nation we may not get many warm days, but by God do we know how to use them when we do: drinking alcohol in the sunshine. How foolish we were. We shed our cardigans and socks. We barbecued sausages with wanton bravado. We were bombastic with the Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. How quickly we forgot the biting wind, the driving rain. But the Great British weather wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let us delude ourselves. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jumped out from behind the sunshade and peed down all over our parade. Ladies and gentlemen, Wharfers and passers-by; it has just snowed in Devon. In May. Like a drunk gobs bits

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of his pint at you as he hysterically laughs at his own joke, the weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laughing so hard itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spitting snow. This is the UK. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Bank Holiday weekend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be miserable. So what do we do now? We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lounge in Jubilee Park, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink G&Ts beside the river. OK you could do both of those if you really wanted, but more frozen fool you than me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be 9C. Max. And raining. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a Bank Holiday DIY statistic, or a TV viewing figure, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really only one choice. Three days in bed, anyone? Follow Angela on twitter: @TheAngelaClarke

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This freshwater habitat is home to various species from frogs to butterflies. Head over on June 16 to discover the world of urban wildlife with a day of taster activities including pond dipping, bug hunting, prize trails, willow weaving, wildlife gardening workshop, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art table, music and barbecue. urbanecology.org.uk

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Mudchute City Farm In the middle of the Isle of Dogs this 32 acre site has wonderful views across London and houses over 200 animals. Get up close to pigs, goats, donkeys, llamas and other small animals. There are plenty of half term activities from May 27-31, including goat feeding. mudchute.org Picnic review / Page 53

Hard Rock Calling A weekend of open-air rock music will see Kasabian headline on the Saturday, while Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will perform on Sunday. Rockers Paul Weller, Miles Kane, Kodaline, The Black Crowes, Alabama Shakes, The Cribs, Klaxons and Tribes are all confirmed. June 29-30, from ÂŁ45, hardrockcalling.co.uk

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The great outdoors 200 projects including a gin bar in a botanical garden, knit your own vegetable classes and a temporary restaurant serving food straight from city allotments. Visit on Saturday, May 25, for Teatime Wonder Game, apparently a sort of Mad Hatters tea party crossed with interactive theatre. FREE, chelseafringe.com

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Open East Festival On the first anniversary of London 2012, the park will be filled with the sights, sounds, flavours, creativity and style of east London. The stage will host international music acts, with an arts and fashion market showcasing the best up-cycled, vintage and contemporary design or you can pick up a painting at the art car boot fair. July 27-28, from ÂŁ9.50, noordinarypark.co.uk

Walk London: Spring into Summer 2013 Pull on your walking boots and enjoy one of 30 free guided walks this weekend, organised by Transport for London. All the walks are designed to be away from traffic and they connect Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landmarks, parks, woodland, rivers, canals and open spaces. The complete routes range from the 15-mile Jubilee Walkway to the 152-mile Loop walk. FREE, walklondon.org.uk

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SHOW FEATURES Let’s say you’re happy with the skills you and your team have – what else can we learn from baseball? Despite the sport not being widely shown in the UK, the phrase ‘home run’ certainly is. In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in just one play. Imagine applying this to your business. Imagine rolling out a new product or service and

Our HomeRun advisory package has been founded with this methodology in mind. To execute a home run requires skills, knowledge, planning and execution. We’ve learnt that the majority of businesses - be they

pure start-ups, or established businesses - can benefit from independent advice and input from a qualified team.

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having planned your strategy so clearly that you hit a home run as soon as you take it to market. Imagine the impact this could have on the success of your business regardless of what stage it’s at. Interestingly, prolific home run hitters are usually the most popular among fans and consequently the highest paid by teams. As the saying goes, “Home run hitters drive Cadillacs, and single hitters drive Fords.”

Start-ups can reduce considerable time and stress by establishing goals (personal and business) and ensuring they have the correct structure, processes and procedures in place to deliver those goals. Businesses with structures and processes in place that align with their overall goals command a premium when the time comes to sell.

And for those of you that are in the growth or normalisation stage of your business, investing in your structure now can show you how much potential you still have yet to tap into. In fact, investing time to think TME Professional Ltd about the end game for your business now, URL: www.tmeprofessional.com regardless, of where it is in its life cycle will help EMAIL: contact@tmeprofessional.com ensure that you are set up to hit a home run.

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TME Professional Ltd is a dynamic business development organisation operating across the UK. Our team has over 20 years experience in providing bespoke solutions tailored to your individual circumstances. We supply a blend of targeted advice across the areas of business development, coaching, mentoring, training and business advice. We are regulated by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for accountancy and business advice, and are registered with the Government’s Growth Vouchers scheme, which allows us to provide subsidised support to eligible businesses.

This is so true in the business world. To succeed and thrive, a business owner needs to have a variety of skills. By analysing your strengths and weaknesses and implementing an action plan to develop certain areas, you can upskill yourself and compete at a higher level. This is just one reason why successful businesses use coaches – it is the coach’s job to aid in bringing out the latent skills you possess, and help you to develop into a rounded business person.

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Reviewing the way coaches drive their teams to success can have a profound impact on a business. Baseball isn’t as popular in the UK as it is in other countries (most notably the USA), but the sport itself can provide huge insight to a business owner. Baseball coaches widely accept that as a large number of skills are needed to be a complete baseball player, a player with less ability than a ‘pure athlete’ can develop himself or herself to become a player at the top of their game.

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Most business owners are familiar with business coaching, but don’t always make the connection that many of the principles of business coaching originally derived from the world of sports.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN TO BUSINESS SUCCESS Have you ever wondered why some products ‘fly off the shelves’ whilst others gather dust? The obvious answer is the quality of the product, but how do customers perceive quality before handling or trying the product? Without consciously realising it, they judge products on their design and packaging, factors that are routinely overlooked by many companies – to their cost!

For more information on how great design and packaging can help your business, visit Mayweather Design at Stand 2410 or call us on 0208 819 4555. www.mayweatherdesign.com

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Why is design and packaging so important? The reason for this is very simple; good product design and packaging is the only way that you can visually communicate the essence and quality of your brand to potential customers. Design enables you to ‘position’ your product in the market and gives you the freedom to price your product for what it’s worth. Apple is the ultimate example of

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At Axis, we provide a full suite of services to our clients during the various stages involved in selling a company. We work with clients from their initial business valuation and presale analysis through to a successful conclusion, ensuring that our clients are fully prepared prior to the sales process, meaning more successful and less stressful sales.

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Take responsibility for the whole sale and marketing process Market the sale of your company in the strictest of confidence Prepare professional marketing material, to create the right interest Create tailored confidential marketing campaigns for maximum exposure of your business Give support and advice through the meeting stages with vetted buyers Our team of skilled and professional negotiators help you achieve the highest sale value We prepare the Heads of Terms making sure the deal is right We are heavily involved in the due diligence and legal stages. Work with you driving the deal forward from Heads of Terms to completion

this, with well-designed products and superb packaging. Unless you can catch customers’ attention and make a connection straight away, you are left to compete on price and this is unlikely to be successful, as there will always be someone prepared to offer lower prices than you. Furthermore, budget pricing carries negative perceptions about the quality of your offering and limits your ability to move up the value chain and introduce higher priced products. In short, good design allows you to communicate the right message and position your product to best advantage to your target market, promoting sales and helping to build your brand identity.

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ABOUT JELF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The principle of Auto Enrolment is simple. The Government was worried about people not saving enough for their retirement, so they introduced a law that means employers must set up a pension scheme, automatically enrol all eligible employees into it and make contributions on their behalf. Eligible employees are those who are at least 22 years old but have not reached state pension age, earn more than £10,000pa (in the current tax year), and work in the UK.

Auto enrolment is a new area for every businesses and it will lead to extra administration and

Gain a clear understanding of your responsibilities – there is no hiding place! Plan how you are going to tackle it and who in your business is going to be responsible. Assess your workforce to see who is eligible to be automatically enrolled. Decide what pension scheme you will use - you may need to set up a new scheme. Decide what software you will use to help you with the ongoing administration. Last but not least, communicate with your employees as you go to keep them engaged.

Jelf has developed a streamlined consultancy package to help small businesses like yours get themselves Auto Enrolment

compliant. It is called Jelf AEase. It is designed to minimise the cost, time and effort you need to spend on Auto Enrolment compliance, leaving you free to focus on the vital tasks of keeping your customers happy and growing your business. Jelf’s initial consultancy gets you get you up and running with Auto Enrolment. Friendly and professional experts will guide you through the process and decisions you need to take. Where possible, with pension scheme providers Jelf have also negotiated ring-fenced administration support and preferential scheme charges for our clients. A second valuable element of Jelf AEase is ongoing support and scheme governance, because unfortunately your

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cost. Also there are fines for non-compliance. So, in summary, what do you need to do?

responsibilities don’t end at your staging date. Using Jelf AEase will help relieve SMEs of the stress and strain of Auto Enrolment compliance, and will reduce risk in your business because you will be relying on the experience and expertise of Jelf’s pension consultants. Their award-winning team have already successfully supported many larger firms and know how to implement Auto Enrolment successfully. For Auto Enrolment, why would you trust anyone else?

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If you run a small business with around 50 to 250 employees, you’ll have to face this challenge in the next year or two. Coupled with the announcements about pension flexibility in the 2014 Budget, this makes it a challenging time for employers and employees to make sense of all the changes.

Jelf Employee Benefits is one of the UK’s leading pension consultancies, with a track record of innovation and commitment to clients. Jelf has particular expertise in pension consultancy for all sizes and types of business and it excels in the field of member engagement and at-retirement planning. Jelf has just won the Pensions Age Pensions Scheme Communication and At Retirement Solutions Provider of the year Awards 2014. Jelf also offers wider employee benefits services such as healthcare, group risk, business protection and flexible benefits.

Jelf Employee Benefits URL: www.jelfgroup.com/aease EMAIL: jelfaease@jelfgroup.com PHONE: 0333 400 1106

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Pensions Auto Enrolment is becoming a reality for many SMEs. Who better to turn to for help and advice than the award-winning team at Jelf Employee Benefits?

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WHAT’S THE INTERNET DOING FOR YOU? It’s not what you’re doing on the internet that matters. It’s what the internet’s doing for you that really counts. It’s easy to get it wrong, but getting it right can mean great success for your company. Your business needs a website. Most people would agree with that statement. In fact, many people organise a website for their new business and think that is the end of the job; that’s all they need to do as far as the internet goes. I’ve got a business and I’ve got a website, so I’m sorted! Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. The internet has opened up vast opportunities to establish and expand businesses that would otherwise have never come about. It’s a great tool with unprecedented amounts of information available at just a click of a button, which is what makes it so invaluable. However, what this actually means is that rather than making it easier to be in business, potentially the internet has made it harder – there is more

competition from more different places than ever before. The reward can be huge – but the task of achieving that reward can be overwhelming. The very first thing to get your head around is that you are competing for space on the internet with everybody – competitors you are familiar with and probably ones you aren’t, as well as new ones that can pop up at any time. David Chick from Boom Solutions advises that the best way to tackle the internet is to start by looking at what you want to achieve, ‘Most people get themselves a website and think that’s it, job done. However, we like to get our clients to start by looking at what they actually want to achieve first of all – what exactly is it you want the internet

to do for you? Many people don’t want to sell online, but they do want it to get their phone ringing, or people visiting their store. Once you’ve established what it is you want the internet to do, you then use this information to build a website that will actually achieve that – rather than simply being a website for a website’s sake, you would then have a website that is an asset to your business and will start to pay its way within the business.’ Of course, once you’ve got the website taken care of you, then you need to think about promoting it. Gemma Hill from Boom Solutions suggests that there are several ways you could do this, ‘Simply having a website doesn’t mean that people will find it. The website is like your shop, but you still

SEOverview Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a term that is often bandied about a lot, but what does it actually mean? Essentially, SEO is the art of achieving higher results on search engines (such as Google) for specific terms. By targeting certain terms that potential customers are searching for on the internet, you can drive up traffic to your website and hopefully convert that traffic into more sales for your business. Boom Solutions recommends that you think about a comprehensive SEO campaign with your website.

Boom Solutions URL: www.boomsolutions.co.uk EMAIL: hello@boomsolutions.co.uk PHONE: 0845 750 432

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WHE THINK A N YOU B ONLINE OUT YOUR P THINK A RESENCE, BO THE INT UT WHAT ACTUAL ERNET IS LY GO DO FOR ING TO YOU have to advertise that shop, otherwise people won’t know it’s there and won’t visit it. We often find that customers like to look at search engine optimisation (SEO) as a way of promoting their site as it is often a cost effective and long-term way of achieving results. Our team would sit down with a customer and work out what terms they want to appear for on the search engines and then we would research the best possible way to do this.’ So when you think about your online presence, make sure you think about what the internet is actually going to do for you.

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We offer the best chance to start your business successfully. We offer a business model called the TrūAge System which provides a simple, 3-step approach to the business. You don’t have to be an expert or have experience in selling to be successful. You will be provided with support to help you get started and beyond. Plus, you’ll have access to great training to boost your earning abilities.

Morinda provides a main or second income source for thousands of people and we have created over 250 millionaires since we started up! We have a plan that helps you generate income from day one quickly, yet builds to greater revenue opportunities over time. From business start-up to team building, we will help you earn the highest commission possible at every stage of your business.

Sharing Morinda products is very rewarding. We offer additional

Our plan offers several ways to make money with Morinda. Initially, you build what we call ‘transitional income’ — shortterm revenue of $200 to $500 per month (local equivalent) via selling products to customers and qualifying for commissions and sales bonuses.

HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY? At Morinda, we are raising the profile and awareness of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) and we believe that by knowing more about your own AGE ‘score’, you will gain more insight into your body’s biological (rather than chronological) age. How old are you really? Find out with a FREE TrūAge scan. Visit www.truage.eu.com for more details.

The subsequent ways of earning income with Morinda will help you gain financial stability and independence. As you build your business, your role will

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expand from product sales to growing your business by team building, mentoring, and training others to join your team. These activities provide more substantial and long-term income revenue because you earn a commission from the business activities of every person in your organisation. On top of that, our wealth building activities also qualify you for a monthly and quarterly share of Morinda’s global revenue. Morinda’s business opportunity is low cost, low risk and open to all. Visit us on Stand 2610 to learn how you can join Morinda’s growing ranks of IPCs (Independent Product Consultants) and start your own business where you can take charge of your destiny. Go to www.morinda.eu.com for more information.

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incentives which are not funded by the Compensation Plan. We don’t take money from the commissions programme. Instead, we fund these initiatives in addition to our Compensation Plan.

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As the market leader in noni products, Morinda sources powerful natural ingredients and brings them together in products that represent a powerful new way to live healthier lives. Our products are backed up by solid research and validation, including numerous published human clinical studies. Morinda products are enjoyed by millions worldwide, as they are unique and their benefits are real.

Morinda has already achieved more than $5 billion in cumulative sales since starting up in 1996 and is now operating in over 70 countries worldwide and has paid out over $2.4 billion in commissions.

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As the market leader in noni products, Morinda sources powerful natural ingredients and brings them together in products that help live healthier lives. Our new TrūAge initiative promotes healthy ageing in order to live younger, longer.

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THINKING ABOUT STARTING A TEXTILE PRINTING BUSINESS?

Want to start a fashion label, creative print business or just have an idea for a cool looking design that everybody will be wearing this summer? Well, look no further, Wicked Printing Stuff offers a range of business packages including equipment, consumables, advice and guidance to get you started. Based in the UK and established in 2006, Wicked Printing Stuff’s goal is to create screen printing equipment, products and services that are good quality, compact and affordable. They want to encourage people to discover a passion for screen printing as big as their own and inspire them to start their own garment decoration business. WPS found that their compact range of equipment was hugely popular; they were the first online trading

site for UK screen printers, making prices transparent to customers, giving people a wide range of options when choosing products as they recognised everyone was different. Their customers range from those screen printing for a hobby and educational establishments to larger professional companies. The WPS team has acquired vast knowledge and experience in the textile and garment decorating

industry, which helps them to source the best value and quality printing products at unbeatable prices for their customers. This in turn helps you create your designs easily and affordably. The creative industries in the UK are flourishing and customer demand is growing, people love something different; wearing and showing off unique designs. When you combine artistic designs with textile printing, you have the potential to establish a lucrative business. WPS have helped and supported countless entrepreneurs, creative designers and artists achieve their dream of starting and growing their own business. Many start small, with minimal investment, often working in their garage

URL: www.wickedprintingstuff.com EMAIL: sales@wickedprintingstuff.com PHONE: 01474 709009

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or spare room, expanding as they grow. Whatever your starting point, WPS have a range of products and services to get you set up and support you on your business journey. Wicked Printing Stuff believe in building long-term business relationships by giving the best service, support, advice and products in the industry to help you build and grow your business. WPS are primarily a manufacturer and supplier of screen printing equipment, consumables and complimentary services. They supply and work with large and small businesses across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Over the last couple of years, they have teamed up with key players in the textile printing industry to bring together fully integrated solutions at an unbeatable price. Whether you’re already established or just starting out, visit stand 2513 to meet the team, have a go at printing a T-shirt and find out how to start your own textile printing business. WPS have put together some fantastic show packages to suit your needs and budget. You won’t be disappointed and they look forward to meeting you.

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Being a researcher is like being a detective; we don’t just assume, we deliver evidence based recommendations to ensure our clients stay ahead of the game. Being an SME ourselves, we are aware of the challenges most SMEs face, which are mainly related to finance, promotion, sales and marketing. Over the years, we have heard and dealt with typical queries such as “What are our customers’ needs?”, “How will they react to a new product?”, “What will happen if we change the pricing?” and “Did our last advertising campaign work?”

Reassuringly, there are solutions known within market research that can provide businesses with the right answers to these questions. It would be wrong to assume that market research is something that only large blue chip companies can afford to do. Many of these large corporates grew from small businesses and on many occasions, the insights from market research helped them to get where they are now.

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Online surveys can reach large numbers of people in a short timeframe, collecting feedback on new or existing products and advertising campaigns In-home placements let you get closer to your customers to see how they interact with your product at home. Video recording and diaries can be used for even more in-depth insights. Paired comparison tests position your products directly against your competitor’s to find out whether your consumers like your product more than theirs. Focus groups enable creative discussion of ideas for new services/products, with consumers as well as business partners. Pricing analysis uses questions designed to specifically test price points to inform you how much people are willing to pay for your products or services. Brand Health Checker measures the awareness of a client’s brand against their competitors.

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Mystery Shopping & Virtual Store Analysis provides clients with insights on how people shop for their products, either on shelf or on-line and why they choose certain products rather than others.

“I don’t want to have to interpret data myself; I want insight and guidance, fewer facts, more advice and leadership.” This is exactly what we do. We don’t throw data tables at you and leave you to it; we pride ourselves on giving actionable insights and provide you with a plan for your business strategy going forward. SMS Market Research Experts offer free consultation, no matter how large or small your budget is. We are confident that our services will deliver a competitive edge to your business. Come and see us on stand 2200, call us on +(44) 191 430 2680 or visit www.surveymarketing.co.uk

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If you’re an ecommerce retailer, are you taking advantage of complete 3PL (third party logistics) services to streamline operations, reduce your overheads and maximise your profits? RT Page has been in business since 1946 and its board of directors still includes Bob and Derek Page, sons of the company’s founder, but the operation has taken a new direction in the 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, meaning that 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. RT 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 warehousing 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. These days, 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 them to the customer. We can even take the orders ourselves via our warehouse management system.

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Dedicated account managers 24/7 UK based support centres Fixed rates Lowest price guaranteed No joining fees/ installation fees Bespoke packages to suit every customer Fully warrantied PCI approved terminals No hidden charges Annual account review Huge membership benefits Set up within 3 days Up to 40% savings compared to any competitor

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hairdressers, convenience store, retail location or corporate organisation, our national merchant services payment experts understand your industry. We can help you achieve more sales by accepting a variety of payment types quickly, reliably and securely. We apply our knowledge as your payment consultant and work with you to develop long-term payment strategies designed to provide the most comprehensive, cost-effective processing for your business.

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WAREHOUSING. FULFILMENT. LOGISTICS.

We offers best-in-class electronic payment solutions to many national small to mid-market level customers. We bring you the highest level of technology and comprehensive product solutions, including card payment facilities for face-to-face, telephone, online or on-the-move transactions, cash advance, telephone/ broadband and many other products and services.

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We provide the latest terminals to accept cost-effective card payments face-to-face, over the telephone, online or on the move. We offer a bespoke and dedicated service to all our customers.

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Here at RT 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.

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THE FUTURE OF SMB IT IS HYBRID AND MANAGED Curious about cloud computing, but reluctant to move away from local software entirely? GoHybrid has the solution. Historically, small to mid-sized businesses have struggled to access the latest, best-in-class technology. Driven largely by limitations on budget, lack of in-house technical expertise, or the limitations of solutions that may have been designed for larger businesses, the smaller organisations have often had to compromise. More recently, we have also seen an increase in the number of companies adopting cloud services, with research from the Cloud Industry Forum showing that 69% of UK organisations have at least one cloud service in operation, though it is also interesting to note that 71% of

firms expect to also retain an on-premise IT capability for the foreseeable future. As a minimum, organisations typically want to retain control and management of their user access privileges, data records (file management), and resources such as print services, and some application workloads. They also want to manage how their business accesses IT assets, no matter where their employees may be based. End of life (EOL) of key technologies drives an urgent need for infrastructure and application refresh. The pace of change in technology continues to accelerate and the redefinition of software as a cloud service is just one such example. A byproduct of this advancement is that some technologies that have historically been key will reach the end of their commercially sustainable life. Over the next 18 months, this

All Business Show 2014 attendees qualify for a free GoHybrid install – just be sure to have your badge scanned on stand 3126.

WEB: www.gohybrid.co.uk EMAIL: nick_waterton@gohybrid.co.uk TEL: 01344 401522

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will be a real issue for a significant number of UK SMBs who rely on legacy solutions like Windows XP (EOL April 14), Office 2003 (EOL April 14), Exchange 2003 (April 2014), Small Business Server (April 2014), and Windows Server 2003 (July 2015). In short, there are tens of thousands of UK companies that may not even realise that they need to upgrade their IT before the technology it’s based on goes out of support and increases the risk of operational outages, data loss and security breaches. So what happens now this solution goes end of life, pressure increases for a hybrid IT environment and costs need to be contained? Introducing GoHybrid, powered by Zynstra. In 2014 Solsis, in partnership with technology vendor, Zynstra launched GoHybrid. It is designed for SMBs who want to take advantage of the economies and flexibility that the cloud offers, while maintaining local IT

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capability and complete control over their user credentials, access to their resources, and assuring the protection of their data. GoHybrid is designed to support businesses from 10 to 250 users and is ideal for both single-site and multi-site organisations with an on-premise or mobile workforce. Service levels range from providing essential on-premise IT with single sign-on, security, authentication, storage and backup to fully resilient and redundant IT with disaster recovery service levels for business critical applications. The service is available on a one or three year, pay monthly contract basis. For further information about GoHybrid please visit us at stand 3126 and be sure to attend Zynstra’s “The Future of SMB IT” seminars, held in Hall 7 at 15.30 on Thursday and 11.00 on Friday.

Struggling to raise the finance you need to grow your business? GLE oneLondon, one of the UK’s leading Community Development Finance Institutions, may be able to help. Meet us at stand 1776.

GLE oneLondon has £12m in loan finance available to help growing businesses that have had difficulty raising finance from conventional commercial sources, such as banks.

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Unsecured* business loans between £500 and £25,000.

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There’s no automated credit scoring – each application is assessed on its own merits.

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Free, personalised, impartial support from a finance specialist to help you throughout the entire application process.

> Visit www.glebusinessloans.co.uk or

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Competitive fixed interest rates.

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

> Speak to an adviser on 0845 603 2820

* Directors’ guarantees are required for Limited Companies.

Place innovation at the heart of your growth

Achieve a Green Mark certificate

Take advantage of the skills and expertise in your business, and

Green Mark is an environmental certification scheme which helps businesses:

place innovation at the heart of your growth strategy. • Adopt a structured approach to innovation • Identify funding sources • Produce time and money-saving strategies • Access environmental audits & referrals • Choose the most appropriate route to market • Network with like-minded businesses Speak to an adviser on 020 7940 1554 Visit www.einnovate.co.uk Or email patrick.n@gle.co.uk

European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future

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Use resources efficiently and manage their environmental impact Save money by reducing operating costs Improve their image and help gain new business Demonstrate commitment to the quality of life of their customers

Speak to an adviser on 020 7403 0300 Visit www.greenmark.co.uk Or email green.mark@gle.co.uk

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We could start answering your calls today! We work with clients of all types and sizes across the UK, looking after their calls as if we were sitting in their office. Our service operates on a 'Pay-As-You-Go' basis, meaning we are there when you need us, but not an unnecessary overhead when you don't - a concept which has proved very popular. At the heart of our business are experienced and dedicated people who are passionate about providing a first-class service to our clients, and of course, their customers. Our strict recruitment process ensures we only employ staff who possess the right skills, work ethic and attitude. By partnering with NoMissedCalls.co.uk, you can be sure that your business is in safe hands.

T: 0333 366 0075 www.nomissedcalls.co.uk E: hello@nomissedcalls.co.uk

CLEAR INNOVATION: SUPPORTING BUSINESS SUCCESS

Stuart Griffiths, CEO of True Telecom, the fastest growing telephone, broadband and mobile service provider in the UK, explains why supporting and understanding SMEs is central to True Telecom’s success. As the UK continues to recover from the economic downturn, a raft of SMEs are now looking to expand. It has never been a more important time to look for profitable supplier relationships to support and stimulate growth. In a recent survey carried out by Freelancer.co.uk, 56% of small businesses are more likely to invest in growth in the first half of 2014, in comparison to the

first half of 2013; and looking for suppliers who specialise in providing services tailored to small or medium business is the key to success. True Telecom was established in response to SME requirements, as we identified this type of business require a specialist approach and specific services to develop their offering and grow. We’ve

Internally, True Telecom places a great emphasis on supporting our sales and customer service team, as they in turn are responsible for providing the best service to our customers. We have specialist retentions, faults and provisioning teams to deal with every eventuality and provide an agile service to each client. All our teams fully understand each aspect of True Telecom’s offering in order to highlight the most relevant services for each client and are UK based, allowing our customers easy access to the help and advice they need. The challenge for us is communicating the cost saving

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True Telecom is the leading telecoms service provider in the UK and offers line rental and call packages, mobile and broadband agreements and SIP Trunking True Telecom specialises in providing cost effective business telecoms solutions to SMEs Due to its considerable growth, True Telecom have opened a new office in North Kent and plans to increase its workforce by between 150 and 200 in the coming year Projections include taking on 30,000 new business clients next year True Telecom was started by Stuart Griffiths in April 2013

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We are able to provide cost-effective telecoms solutions for SMEs, constantly diversifying our product range to benefit these businesses, many of which use us as a ‘one-stop shop’ for all their telecoms requirements. We provide scalable, proactive services to produce a commercial, operational and functional benefit.

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that SMEs can make with True Telecom, without having to sacrifice the service and the quality of its products in comparison with the longstanding providers.

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We are expertly positioned to offer tailored telecoms packages to our SME customers, based on insight into their business objectives. We take the time to fully understand each business, its aims and capacity in order to tailor a telecoms solution to suit them. Our aim is to enable them to expand, removing the uncertainty of investing in new telecoms and allowing each business to focus on its bottom line.

SMEs A REQUIREIST SPECIAL AND CH APPROA IFIC SPEC S SERVICE

All True Telecom’s services are business grade, meaning that our broadband is exceptionally quick, our communications offering is second to none and our customer service is consistent and proactive. We provide innovative technology to the SME market enabling small businesses to flourish and grow their business sustainably.

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increased our client base to 2,500 SMEs in just under a year and based on our current growth, we look to support around 30,000 additional businesses in the next year.

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EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH MOBILE REACH

Is your business missing out on potential sales because customers can’t view your online offering properly via their smartphone or tablet? Responsive web design (RWD) has become the most technologically advanced type of web design currently available. For business owners seeking to increase sales, improve their client base, and benefit exponentially from their advertising dollar, RWD is perfectly suited to these goals. RWD offers continuity across all popular platforms. Using only one code and web address, RWD makes your website stand out perfectly on any device the customer is using, so it ensures your customers will get the optimal viewing experience whether they are using mobile phones, laptops, desktops PCs or tablets. The customer has access

to images and text that automatically adjusts screen resolution and resizes web content to fit the device they are using, so they don’t need to zoom in and out to view your website. The website responds speedily to the device and platform being used by the viewer and if changes to the website are required, it can be completed in one place instead of two separate pages.

for a growing business. Lawrence Howllet cited in How to Plan Your Next Mobile E-Commerce Website that the O’Neill Clothing Store had a 600% revenue increase from switching to RWD, and Skinny Ties saw a 377.6% increase in sales via iPhone after going responsive. A typical, native phone app requires extensive guidelines and approvals.

WEBIFI URL: www.webifi.co.uk EMAIL: bish@webifi.co.uk PHONE: 0208 8400 196

The latest research finds that 72% of people in the UK own a smartphone. More than half use their smart phones for purchases, so the mobile market is essential

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Starting or growing your business? Administration slowing you down? You need a Virtual Assistant Since their emergence in the late Nineties, entrepreneurs, celebrities and busy people are increasingly using Virtual Assistants to resolve their admin problems. BeMyVA.com has been developed as an innovative, international Directory for locating the leading Virtual Assistants worldwide. With the advancement of technology and the possibilities of working remotel remotely, Virtual Assistants can provide a wide range of timely business services. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to begin to consider the benefits of engaging Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant business services to support you through your busy home and work schedules. Delegate the tasks that consume your time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; examples range from call minding and diary management to book-keeping, invoicing, social media support and event administration. Begin to focus on what really matters to you and your business. Virtual Assistants are hired because of their skill-set, experience, languages and location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the advanced search facility on BeMyVA.com, our web site can help you find the professional support you have been looking for. BeMyVA.com - connecting you and your business with Virtual Assistants.

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The work that we do at HR Business Alliance is focused tightly on connecting action to strategy, getting the whole team on the same pathway to business growth. We do this by taking time to understand the organisation, the executive team’s goals and objectives, and the motivation and engagement of the people working in the business. Working in partnership with management, we can provide a broad spectrum of relevant coaching and HR solutions and embed them in the business with an agreed yearly plan. Alternatively, we can conduct a single piece of work aimed at giving guidance and development to key individuals on skills such as Performance Management or Customer Engagement. We offer a bespoke solution to the challenge – not an off the peg job!

How Does HRBA Make Its Mark? The HR Business Alliance has already helped thousands of businesses in Australia and is now spreading its success across the UK and Republic of Ireland, South Africa and Canada. The UK business sector includes more than 1.1 million SMEs and is responsible for 10 million jobs; it’s the engine room of the UK economy. At HR Business

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We are running a live survey at the show for SME owners, “Are You Creating Pathways to Growth?” The simple six-question survey is availableto take right now and throughout the show until 5pm on Friday 16th May. We’ll show the live results on our stand 1964. If you’re an SME business owner, then scan our QR code with your smartphone or use the link below to go straight to the survey now!

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Alliance, we have proven that linking strategic goals with the actions of employees creates sustainability and growth and our members bring the skills and resources to help business owners do just that. We’re looking for both new clients to work with and independent professionals to take up our flexible licensing model; using it as an opportunity to strike out on their own or adding our comprehensive resources to their existing services as an additional revenue stream.

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behind the objectives and all doing the best they can to contribute to the achievement of those goals. When their actions are not closely connected to your strategy, you have very busy people who aren’t contributing as much as they could be – and that’s missed opportunity; the gerbil wheel!

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Are your people always very busy – yet progress in profitability and sales doesn’t seem to flow from their ‘busyness’? When a good strategy with focus on developing the business into the future is in

place, the commitment creates increased risks in the short-term with an eye on success in the future. Delivering that success always means that the key resources in the business - the people - need to be lined up

0117 364 3320 business@hrbusinessalliance.co.uk www.hrbusinessalliance.co.uk

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Ann Mary Wardman, Managing Director of HR Business Alliance, explains how you can get your business off that wheel.

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BECOME A JWELL PARTNER

JWELL is currently the leader in the French electronic cigarettes market. Since the opening of our first store in 2012, more

than 200 000 customers are using our products. This is why we have around 200 partners in the world now.

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The quality of our electronic cigarettes: our designers are constantly innovating to provide the best quality. The quality of our E-LIQUID and aromas: made in France in our labs.

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Our Facebook page has reached 22000 members so far. All our stores are publicised: we use specific target marketing campaigns at your location to achieve maximum exposure at the grand opening. By sponsoring big events. By developing a strong relationship with the media. By organizing campaigns in media on the internet.

We maintain this high level of excellence by respecting several quality norms, by using the know-how of professional aromatic specialists that ensure that the tastes and flavours of our products remain outstanding, and by ensuring that the ingredients can always be traced. We are convinced that the electronic cigarettes market has a huge potential. Thanks to electronic cigarettes, smokers

More than 70% of the E-cigarettes users have drastically reduced the smoking of regular cigarettes. In this way, a new market has been created. To answer the growing demand of electronic cigarettes, JWELL invests a lot of time in finding the latest innovations and is committed to continue to fight against regular tobacco smoking. If you’re also convinced of the huge potential the E-cigarettes market offers, join us as a partner opening your own shop in the UK. A Small investment is required and YOU WON’T BE CHARGED ANY ENTRY FEES OR ROYLATIES!

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have finally found a realistic alternative to tobacco smoking.

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Communication plays a very important role in the positioning of JWELL;

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You’ve always been dreaming of starting your own business in a high potential market? Becoming a JWELL partner is the right decision!

We are revolutionizing the way small businesses in the UK obtain finance to grow their companies. In a matter of 10 minutes you can apply your business for up to ÂŁ50,000 in unsecured finance This can be done from anywhere with an internet connection, no face to face meetings, business plans, extensive paperwork, etc The company was founded in 2012 and since its launch we have helped 1000s of UK businesses grow their business with over ÂŁ15 million in funds We analyze the strength of the business and not just the personal credit score of the owners We offer the fastest decisions and best rates in the market We have won 3 best business awards for 2014 including best financial product and best customer service We are sponsoring Angels Den at the show and will be offering financing to UK businesses on the spot Our stand will be located inside the Angels Den ezbob is backed by the UK government British Business Bank ezbob is the first and only online approved financial intermediary by the EU

w: www.ezbob.com

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IS ARRANGING YOUR BUSINESS TRAVEL STRESSFUL AND TIME CONSUMING? DISCOVER HOW THORNTON’S TRAVEL CAN OFFER A STRESS FREE COST SAVING SOLUTION. 32 TO FIND OUT COME AND SEE US ON STAND 21 IDE A BESPOKE OV MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN PR SINESS. BU UR YO R FO TRAVEL SOLUTION

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Our team of dedicated consultants is proud to offer a local service with global reach, leaving you free to focus on your business.

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Thornton’s Travel offers a global travel service with partners in over 40 countries, bringing you the best price on any itinerary worldwide, with bespoke global fares, hotels and rail search systems.

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We can also offer online travel solutions giving you the choice to self-book the services to suit you, with the assurance of our expertise when you need it most.

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Management reports mean that you are always in control of your travel spend, with instant online reporting via our Analytix dashboard.

Contact: Paul Henshall - Business Development Manager Email: paulh@thorntonstravel.co.uk / Tel 0117 980 6407 / www.tbtm.co.uk

Promoting Office Professionals A growing organisation of members that welcomes individuals who are involved – or have been - in all areas of office administration, including PAs, EAs, Administrative Managers and more. Managed by a committee of volunteer members who have first-hand experience in the profession, everyone is encouraged to become actively involved in shaping the organisation and promoting the profession.

Key Membership Benefits • • • • •

Talks by professional inspirational speakers Social events exploring London’s historical treasures Receive Executive Secretary Magazine six times a year Substantial networking opportunities An enjoyable experience!

Membership application: www.london-pa-network.org/membership/sign-up Membership payment: www.london-pa-network.org/membership/pay-online

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Answers Investigation are private investigators with a difference. Focusing on commercial investigation, Answers work for companies of all sizes tackling issues such as employee absence, internal fraud, unfair competitive activity and a host of other areas. Now in their 21st year, Answers are established and have a wealth of experience and skills, providing support for business, legal and personal clients. A typical investigation will call for several disciplines singly or in combination – perhaps surveillance, research, fingerprinting, computer forensics and others – and all are

provided in-house. With a base in London, the company additionally have offices in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Using a Private Investigator may not be the immediate thought in a company director’s mind, but thousands of clients have benefited from what are often unique and original solutions, best summed up by the MD of a substantially sized company, who, when asked why he had used the company for so many years said, “When I have a financial problem, I talk to our accountants. When a legal problem, our solicitors. When the problem is something that I can’t define or place in a box, I call you. I have been surprised at the original route past investigations have taken, using techniques I would never have thought of myself.”

Crucially, we possess the expertise to maintain any phone line and any make or model of phone system, anywhere in the UK. With a reputation for maintaining clear client

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BP&N are one of the very few telecommunication providers that can truly be relied upon to minimise disruptions in service levels, eliminate downtime and prevent a loss of service. That’s because we have our own data centres in Manchester and London. In our industry, having two data centres rather than one is virtually unheard of, but it means we can offer an extremely reliable service. These are just some of the reasons why we’re trusted by high profile clients such as Virgin Media, Duke of Edinburgh International Award and the Royal Commonwealth Society.

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Some problems have obvious solutions, while others require a more oblique approach. One surprising solution could be to turn to the private investigators who can find the answers you need, even if you don’t know the right question to ask…

Established in 2002 and with over 50 years of expertise, BP&N have grown to support a diverse and long-standing portfolio of public and private sector organisations of all sizes. BP&N can assist whether you require management of your existing phone network or the installation of a brand new system. We’re champions in introducing the highest quality hosted phone systems available in the market today to a wide range of satisfied businesses. Our services range from basic support to a complete network specification, installation and management service.

communication to assure highly effective delivery, we find that our solutions are as unique as the requirements of the clients we deal with.

Find out more by watching www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AqL_lwztcb4

URL: www.bpnetworks.co.uk Email: sales@bpnetworks.co.uk Tel: 0844 822 1212

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LOOKING FOR ANSWERS?

BP&N have their own hosted telephony platform allowing clients low cost phone system set-up and drastically reduced ongoing and call costs, as well as offering traditional fixed line, broadband, mobiles and other data services.

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Interested? All you need to do is take services at The Business Show. Visit us on stand 3150 for details…

Answers Investigation run a comprehensive website at www.answers.uk.com and may be contacted by email to

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info@answers.uk.com or by telephone on 0207 158 0332

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In a competitive world, where websites can be knocked up in an afternoon and businesses established overnight, how can you make sure that your voice gets heard?

Have you ever felt as though you’re shouting into the wind when it comes to your online activities? Just as technology has irrevocably changed the face of the music and publishing industries, the increasingly user-friendly nature of web design, social media and the rest, has made setting up and running a business easier than ever. Great for you! But great for everyone else, too… Still, a carefully crafted online presence and marketing campaign can go a long way. We believe that intelligent organic search and social media techniques are crucial for any company seeking to boost and maintain their online presence. With people becoming increasingly internet savvy and thus able to differentiate between those search results which appear because of their relevance to the search terms and those which appear as

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advertisements, ensuring that your organisation has a good organic search ranking is vital. Startersphere can make sure that your company is making its presence known. We are experienced at implementing SEO campaigns in diverse and competitive markets. Also key is consistency; making sure the messages you send from one platform match the messages you send from another. If you’re sending out mixed signals, your brand will become diluted and appear fickle. A cohesive brand awareness campaign is one of the best ways of retaining customers and reaching out to new ones. Startersphere can help you say the right thing to the right people, cutting time, money and hassle. We make sure that you reach exactly the sort of people you want to, develop and grow a consistent brand identity, and attract new interest.

Startersphere Internet Marketing URL: www.startersphere.co.uk EMAIL: info@startersphere.co.uk PHONE: 01522 536448

You could be eligible for up to £2k matched funding to help your business grow. Be a part of a pioneering research project run by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to discover what kind of advice businesses need.

YOUR BUSINESS COULD BE ELIGIBLE IF: It’s based in England. It has fewer than 50 employees. Has had no paid for strategic advice in the past 3 years. It has traded for at least 12 months. You can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-growth-vouchers Or come and see us on Stand no. 1528 and register on the day!

TO REGISTER YOU WILL NEED: • • • • • • •

Companies House registration number or your HMRC unique tax reference number Registered business address Business turnover details VAT registration number (if you’re registered) PAYE number (if you have one) Contact phone number Email address

WHAT YOU GET: The Growth Vouchers programme helps you to define the expert advice and support your business needs. In addition some companies will receive up to £2k matched funding to help pay for that advice. www.gov.uk/apply-growth-vouchers

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money. I was so frustrated that I couldn’t create, share and print all from the same place, but that I had to use software to design and export a PDF and then upload it somewhere else to share, and hunt around for a printer that could cope with either short or long print runs depending on my requirements; all such a hassle!’ So she created bookimbo, a solution that allows you to create without expensive software and the to share freely online in flip page format and to print at competitive prices, all in the same place. Most online editors that allow freedom of design and customisable templates cater towards photobooks for individual consumers; therefore they don’t lend themselves to promotional marketing and other forms of presentation, which are so useful to those who want to communicate an idea.

Currently, there is no accessible low cost solution for SMEs and start-ups to take end-to-end control of their publications. We all know the hassle of it being necessary to have material designed in one place, converted to a PFD and then uploaded to a different place as a flip-page book, or sent to yet another place to be printed. So bookimbo uniquely brings all these steps together in the same place and gives you total control. bookimbo makes online booklets, which you can share electronically

or in print. You can lay out your ideal publication from 8-80 pages, type or paste text, upload your own images and backgrounds and design your pages exactly as you want. The software uses Microsoft Silverlight, giving you advanced text control and image manipulation. Faye Dayan had the idea for bookimbo whist running a small publishing company, Roastbooks. ‘I was unable to lay out a booklet, share it online or print in varying quantities without spending way too much time and

When it comes to print, a great feature of bookimbo is the ability to be able to classify interest groups by assigning their postal addresses to lists, making it fast and easy to send out printed booklets to target groups. Why not go and chat to the design team about your needs at the bookimbo stand? bookimbo also offers a design service, where the design team will create your publication according to your brief. The beauty is that with your own account details, you can modify and duplicate your booklet at any time – it’s in your hands. For a limited time only, Bookimbo are offering free professional accounts on their site, making it absolutely free to share your flip-page books online to your target communities.

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There are lots of good ideas, but winning ideas are presented well, tell a story and engage your target audience. Bookimbo is all about the need for easy and good-looking communication.

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With bookimbo, you can showcase and share with one click, sending a flip-page book privately or through Facebook and Twitter. You can also display your publications in flip-page format on an online shelf to a community of your choice through group login.

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Find out more about bookimbo by visiting them at stand 2316 at the fair!

bookimbo URL: www.bookimbo.com EMAIL: contact@bookimbo.com

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Order on www.bookimbo.com before May 12th with 30% discount code TBS14 and collect your booklets from us on stand 2316 at the show! We’re also offering 15% off all print orders for booklets and brochures placed on the stand.

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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

DON’ KEVIN JT MISS AC CEO OF KSON, DELIVER IBD, HIS SEMINA R IN HA ON FRID LL 9 A AT 14:0 Y 0 their goals. Your own experience, combined with our training where necessary, our proven methodologies, and ongoing support could be the basis to build, or further expand, your own business capabilities. If you’re interested in a challenging role as an Accredited ibd Adviser, please come and have a chat on stand 2600. You can also find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our careers page at http://ibd-uk.com/ index.php/careers/

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Romance has a new house. The Yogurt & Chocolate House

The ability to experiment with the unknown is the paramour of spontaneity and stems from the confidence instilled deep within an individual. The idea of toying with a new idea originates from an inherent desire to search for the best. Inkling to discover a similar haven inspired the founders to zero in on the beautiful country of UK to initiate their experiment that culminated in a revolution called “The Yogurt & Chocolate House.”

Start a TYACH Franchise TYACH is a profitable ‘Healthy Food Chain’. The owners have success in similar brands which has a strong presence across Australia, and India. Advantages of TYACH : 1.

The biggest TYACH Bar Brand today! Three in one. Yogurt Ice cream, Chocolate, Cafe 2. Strict training process - thus NO TASTE VARIATION. Simple to learn. 3. Most of the products prepared fresh - thus PRESERVATIVE FREE, HEALTHY. 4. Unique TYACH Recipes with Copyrighted Names - thus security. 5. Works as a TYACH & Snack QSR/Take Away and Dine-In. 6. Quick to serve menu which varies as per outlet size. 7. Full Menu Includes HEALTHY Yogurt ice cream, Chocolates, Café and various cakes, bakery, sandwich and many more products. 8. TYACH Price is competitive - thus we are light on the consumer’s pocket. Low budget. 9. Estimated outlets will be earning 30% to 50% ROI after all expenses every year depending on outlet model (kiosk, Stand alone, Mobile, Corporate, Restaurants, Pub or lounge/café). 10. Increase in profit by 10% every year so your investment will be returned in just 10 to a maximum of 15 months estimated.

A self-funded start-up by hospitality professionals, The Yogurt & Chocolate House would like to be soon be one of the leading and fastest growing yogurt & chocolate café chains in UK. The founders identified a vacuum in the market that was aware of the coffee culture but was totally oblivious of the yogurt & hot chocolate culture prevalent in several countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia. With a strong intent to enrapture the whole of UK, in the rich taste and aroma of high quality chocolate, the company plans to open its first outlet in London, UK. By moderating the pricing of its products it ensured that it opens up for the masses rather than a privileged clientele. ‘The yogurt & chocolate house’ offers an unparalleled ten page menu comprising of dishes deeply shrouded in the intoxicating taste and aroma of rich chocolate and frozen yogurt. No other café in London would match the yogurt & chocolate housein terms of the variety of flavors. It offers eight authentic flavors of hot chocolate including Strawberry Hot chocolate, Hazelnut Hot chocolate, Chilli Hot chocolate, Nuggets Hot chocolate, Banana Hot chocolate, the World’s most famous chocolate shakes, Chocolate Pancakes, Chocolate Waffles, Chocolate Fondues, Fresh 97% Fate Free Frozen Healthy Yogurt, Froyos and Yogurt Sundaes.

Franchise license fee at special price for booking completed in London Excel show Special License fee Kiosk Model GBP 2,500 Stand alone GBP 8,000 Restaurants or PUB GBP 12,000

Original License fee GBP 8,000 Approx GBP16,000 Approx GBP 30,000 Approx

Finance available through major high street banks subject to status.

Contact The Yogurt & Chocolate House Ltd Suite 107, 145-147 Boston road, Hanwell, London W7 3SA Phone: 00 44 2030262640 Mobile: 00 44 7557657298 Skype: intellifranchise

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