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Kick Start – Summer Business Academy hosted by B Consultancy Ltd
July 20, 2016 @ 11:45 am - 4:45 pm
Kick Start Your Business!
This hands on engaging day is targeted at budding entrepreneurs who want to realise their dreams and start their own business.
We have teamed up with industry experts who will take you through the steps required to start, grow and sustain your business. Topics include introduction to business start-up, market research, marketing, finance and funding.
You will be given an overview of the necessary aspects of running and sustaining your business. Speakers include, NatWest bank, City Business Library and Rich Visions.
There are also a number of master classes taking place throughout the day in addition to the main sessions. Book you space today!
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Agenda
11.45am – Registration and Networking
Starting on Your Start Up
12.15pm – 1.30pm
It is very popular to want to be your own boss and start up in business. Working for yourself has many positives, freedom, flexibility; being the boss and doing something you love doing.
Nick and Sharniya will share valuable information to help you grow your business and provide hints and tips to make your money work for you and the know what to look out for when setting up a business bank account.
Facilitated by: Nick Howe and Sharniya Ferdinand, NatWest Bank
The Importance of Market Research
1.40pm – 2.00pm
Do you have a business idea and want to get started? Or, do you want to start a business, but need some ideas? Discover the resources that can be used free of charge in the library. In addition to the range of seminars given by independent consultants on all aspects of doing business.
Facilitated by: City Business Library, Wendy Foster
Grow Your Business with Email Marketing
3.30pm – 4.15pm
A seasoned email marketer and Solution Provider for Constant Contact, Kathy Ennis will share with you how she built her business using email marketing and why she believes every small business should embed email in their marketing strategy.
Faciliated by: Kathy Ennis
Various Masterclasses taking place throughout the day
The Importance of Market Research
Sessions: 2.10pm and 2.50pm
Discover the resources that can be used free of charge in the library.
Facilitated by: City Business Library, Wendy Foster
Pitch to Win
Sessions: 2.10pm and 2.50pm
If you are thinking of starting or expanding your business and want to apply for a business loan, this session is for you to come and pitch as well as find out more!
Tips on turning your passion/idea into a via business. How to make your loan or funding application successful.
Opportunity to book a 1:1 and ask our business advisors questions.
Facilitated by: Janice Beckles, B Consultancy Ltd
Sales & Marketing
Sessions: 2.10pm and 2.50pm
Anwaar Salaam
Business Mixer and Networking
4.15pm – 5.00pm
Business advice, mentoring and opportunities to pitch your business will be available throughout the day.
A must attend event to gain valuable tips to start, grow and sustain your business!
Agenda subject to change
