Free conference
The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference on 30 & 31 January 2009 in Manchester will provide an invaluable forum of advice and services to help you grow your business, featuring a free conference and networking activities.
Conference programme
To view the 2008 conference programme and to download presentations please see below:
Friday January 30 2009
10:45 - 11:15 The successful entrepreneur
- What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
- Taking on the challenge – turning your ideas into a reality
- Setting short-term milestones that positively impact long-term goals
- Motivating yourself to succeed in business
Perry Wilson, Co-Founder, InsureandGo. More Info >
12:00 - 12:30 Growing your business through franchising
- Why franchising could provide a suitable growth strategy for your business
- Assessing whether franchising is right for your business
- Steps to take when developing your franchise network
- Top tips for new franchisors
Brian Smart, Director General, British Franchise Association (bfa). More Info >
13:45 - 14:15 How to run a cost-efficient business
- Benefits of reviewing your business processes
- Evaluating tasks and measuring achievements
- Optimising your work-flow and improving output
- Practical checklists to guide you through various aspects of business
Natalie Perillo, Managing Director, MyRuby. More Info >
15:15 - 15:45 Everything you need to be effective at marketing
- Do you understand the needs of your target audience?
- Developing a competitive edge over your competitors
- Choosing effective marketing channels that are within budget
- Alternative marketing approaches for SMEs
Brad Rosser, Founder and Chairman, Better Stronger Faster Group. More Info >
Saturday January 31 2009
10:45 - 11:15 Excelling as a business leader
- Establishing a vision for growth and setting achievable targets
- Using innovation to stay at the forefront of your business
- Overcoming challenges to reach your goals
- Advice and tips from a leading businesswoman
Sara Murray, Founder, buddi.co.uk. More Info >
12:15 - 12:45 Protecting your business against the unknown
- What is business continuity planning?
- The benefits of securing the long term future of your business
- Understanding the risks and knowing what to plan for
- Developing a plan that responds to customers, opportunities and external threats
Ben Rapp, CEO, Managed Networks. More Info >
13:30 - 14:00 Generating new sales leads
- Defining a strategy that suits the current economic climate
- Strategies to generate more interest
- Following up and managing sales leads
- Turning leads into customers
Andy Preston, Head Trainer, Outstanding Results. More Info >
15:00 - 15:30 The ultimate search engine marketing strategy
- Why search should be an integral part of your marketing plan
- How SEO can increase your search engine listings
- Choosing keywords that bring customers to your website
- Useful web optimisation techniques
Craig Upton, Managing Director, Weblinx. More Info >
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