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Contents

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007 Editor’s letter010 Plan your day

THE CONFERENCE015 MC Oli Barrett 016 Kanya King017 Mark Foster018 Levi Roots019 Shaa Wassmund020 Michelle Mone021 Brent Hoberman

022 Networking and drop-in area024 Conference program026 Conference Panel 027 Conference Extras

THE EVENT028 Seminar program034 Seminar speakers042 Sponsors043 Partners044 Floor plan046 Exhibitors A-Z047 Exhibitors sectors052 Workshop programs058 Workshop Speakers070 Exhibitors A-Z082 How to find us083 About Shoreditch

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EDITOR’S LETTER

EVENT MANAGERNadine [email protected]

Events AdministratorBonnie [email protected]

MANAGING DIRECTORScott [email protected]

MarketingKelly Dunworth - Head of [email protected] Laing - Group Marketing [email protected] Jones - Marketing [email protected]

SALES Abbey Williams - Sales [email protected] Sullivan - Account [email protected] Downton - Account [email protected]

Editorial Hannah Prevett - Editor [email protected] Russell - Feature Writer [email protected] McCrystal - Feature [email protected] Saunders - Junior [email protected]

Design/ProductionLeona Connor - Head Designer [email protected] Devji – Junior Designer [email protected] Dan Lecount - Web Development [email protected]

AccountsSally Stoker - Finance [email protected] Munday - Management [email protected]

ADMIN Daisy Jones - [email protected]

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We all need inspirational role models

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all very much for coming to the Elite Business

Event, National Conference & Exhibition 2015. We have got an action-packed schedule over the next two days and the roll call of headline speakers reads like a who’s who of entrepreneurial royalty. Michelle Mone, Brent Hoberman, Kanya King, Mark Foster, Levi Roots and Shaa Wasmund will all be taking to the stage to share their start-up stories, as well as offering sage advice you’ll be able to carry back to boost your own businesses.

The grim reality is that many start-ups fail. Estimates vary but it is thought that one third of new companies hit the runners in their first two years. If you are looking for advice and guidance to help ensure you don’t end up in the SME graveyard, you’ve certainly come to the right place.

Something that became very clear from our inaugural event last year was the value business owners place on hearing first-hand insights from successful entrepreneurs. The same people who devour our cover features

each month were captivated by the inspirational stories of the likes of Jacqueline Gold, Michelle Mone and Karren Brady. After each headline speaker finished their session, attendees patiently queued for their chance to say hello and shake their hand.

As well as heeding the lessons of past failures, we also need examples of those people who have smashed the ball out of the park. For example, Brent Hoberman co-founded lastminute.com, which floated at the peak of the dot com bubble, managed to survive the subsequent crash and was eventually sold for a reported £577m. These are the kinds of stories that, when you’re still sat in the office at 4 o’clock in the morning, will remind you that anything is possible.

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See you there!

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£25 off, a one to one cover check, and a coffee to keep you perkyVisit Simply Business at Stand no.8 In case you didn’t know, we’re actually the UK’s biggest business insurance broker. And that’s mainly because:

• We protect over 300,000 UK small businesses

• 8/10 claims are settled within a month

• 95% of ratings say we’re good (or excellent)

*Terms & Conditions apply at http://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/partner/cashback/terms-conditions/ We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Get £25 off* your business

insurance!

Three easy ways to claim your offer:

Visit us at Stand no.8 and show us this voucher

Call us on 0845 450 9959 and mention ‘Elite’

Go to www.simplybusiness.co.uk/elite

See you there!

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1. Know before you gojoin the EBE app to plan your visit and connect with others who will be at the event

2. Travel with easeand enjoy a free* ride to

*See pg 82 for terms & conditions

/ from the venue on usdl.gettaxi.co.ukcode: elitebiz

3. check-in and get your goodie bag 4. Discover

the exhibitors and make a note of who you want to talk to

5. Attend a workshop from 10:15 - 17:00

which, due to limited availability, we advise you to book beforehand at: elitebusinesseevent.co.uk/workshops

6. Refreshyour memory with the giant tablets situat-ed throughout the venue to find out where to go and what’s going on

8. Get A Free health check for your business by speaking to one of the GrowthAccelerator experts at the drop-in area

9. refuel by grabbing a coffee and lunch at our on-site cafés

7. Get inspired from 11:00 - 15:30

at the conference with our keynote speakers. Book your tickets before the event on elitebusinessconference.co.uk or upgrade your ticket on the day at the information desk

10. GAIN EXPERT ADVICEfrom 09:15 - 17:30

from one of 50 free seminars as industry leaders offer their insight. First in, first seated

11. Connect

and arrange meetings with peers in the networking area using our EBE app or attend the Business Scene or Urbano Networking sessions

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1. Know before you gojoin the EBE app to plan your visit and connect with others who will be at the event

2. Travel with easeand enjoy a free* ride to

*See pg 82 for terms & conditions

/ from the venue on usdl.gettaxi.co.ukcode: elitebiz

3. check-in and get your goodie bag 4. Discover

the exhibitors and make a note of who you want to talk to

5. Attend a workshop from 10:15 - 17:00

which, due to limited availability, we advise you to book beforehand at: elitebusinesseevent.co.uk/workshops

6. Refreshyour memory with the giant tablets situat-ed throughout the venue to find out where to go and what’s going on

8. Get A Free health check for your business by speaking to one of the GrowthAccelerator experts at the drop-in area

9. refuel by grabbing a coffee and lunch at our on-site cafés

7. Get inspired from 11:00 - 15:30

at the conference with our keynote speakers. Book your tickets before the event on elitebusinessconference.co.uk or upgrade your ticket on the day at the information desk

10. GAIN EXPERT ADVICEfrom 09:15 - 17:30

from one of 50 free seminars as industry leaders offer their insight. First in, first seated

11. Connect

and arrange meetings with peers in the networking area using our EBE app or attend the Business Scene or Urbano Networking sessions

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The new world of work

Are you ready for the newworld of work?Many UK businesses are reliant on atraditional phone solution that leaves clients hanging on, recording a voice mail or calling back to reach the right person.

Typical challenges often include:- Expensive and complicated

equipment to install and maintain- No support for mobile workers,

leaving customers to call back toreach your staff

- Limited call management featuresleading to missed calls and poorcustomer service

- Multiple and surprisingly expensive bills from your phone,fax and conference providers

There is a better way

The solution? A modern,cloud-based telephone system that adapts to the way you work.RingCentral’s solution is cost effective and feature rich. Staff will find it more flexible and easier to use than traditional systems.One number covers the wholebusiness and connects your clients to staff wherever they are, improvingtheir customer service.

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The working environment has changed dramatically in the last few years. Many staff are working longer hours and are now dispersed over multiple locations, working from home for part of the week or while travelling.

Thankfully, there is a better way. RingCentral is enabling companies to maintain customer service levels, staff productivity and lower their costs to retain a competitive edge.

Elite Business and RingCentral have partnered to offer three Elite Business magazine readers a unique chance to win a RingCentral phone solution. Winners will receive a RingCentral Premium Package covering 5 to 250 users for a year, which includes:

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• 2500 outbound landline and mobile minutes per user per month• 1000 inbound 0800 or non-geographic minutes per account per

month• Unlimited inbound landline calls and faxes• 1 x IP enabled desk phone (additional phones can be purchased)• Mobile app and softphones for each user• Comprehensive call management – greeting, auto-receptionist,

IVR and on hold music• System administration via smartphone app, including call routing,

activity reporting and call analysis• Unlimited conferencing• On demand and automatic call recording• Salesforce.com CRM integration• Implementation, training and 24x7 support


How to enter Visit us on stand 78Visit www.ringcentral.co.uk/competition and complete your details. Terms and Conditions apply. Entries will be reviewed and the three winners will be announced on 3rd April 2015. Winners will participate in interviews throughout the year on how the solution has changed their business, providing free publicity.

Visit us onstand 78

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In these interactive discussions, our entrepreneurial heavyweights will be offering their own tales of success. Don’t miss out on this showcase of the best and brightest talent Britain has to offer


CONFERENCE TITAN

MC OLI

BARRETTY

our compére for the evening, Oli Barrett is the co-founder of Cospa, which helps companies and causes

make money and make a difference. Cospa has also worked alongside big clients in community projects, for example collaborating with Wickes, the DIY chain, to help young people fix their

own youth clubs.Barrett is the man behind Tenner, a

scheme that challenged over 100,000 school pupils to see what they could achieve in just one month starting on a budget of £10. He helped to bring speed networking to the UK and has lent his voice to speak at events all

around the world. His trade missions to the US, India and Brazil helped British companies in the health, web and clean-tech sectors to explore global business opportunities. He is now an advisor to the Centre for Entrepreneurs and co-founder of StartUp Britain, the national business-funder campaign.

conference MARCH 18 & 19 2015

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CONFERENCE TITAN

If you would like to hear Kanya speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.

KANYA

King

Kanya King is the brains behind the MOBO Awards, the awards ceremony that celebrates music of black origin.

The awards are an annual event and widely considered to be one of the key UK music industry highlights of the year.

The youngest of nine children, King listened to black music throughout her childhood, something she found to be highly inspirational. She fared well in school, enjoying English and PE where she excelled in long-distance running. Ever ambitious, she attended Goldsmiths College in London to study English literature whilst juggling work and raising her young son.

King first developed the idea for the MOBO Awards whilst working as a researcher for Carlton, the TV production company. She was promptly given a TV slot by Carlton to make the MOBO Awards a reality, which was both blessing and curse, as this left her just six weeks to gather sponsors, a production crew and famous names to lead the show. Her dedication to the idea was put to the test; she ended up re-mortgaging her home to launch the first MOBO Award show, a huge success attended by Tony and Cherie Blair, Lionel Ritchie and Gabrielle.

The MOBO Awards have since become one of most prestigious awards ceremonies in the UK music industry; they have been hosted in many London landmarks such as the O2, Wembley and Alexandra Palace. King’s hard work was recognised when she was acknowledged by the Queen and invited to stand at Buckingham Palace beside JK Rowling and Cherie Blair to celebrate outstanding achievements by British women. In 2009, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from Leeds Metropolitan University and has since been made a patron of the Horniman Museum, as well as becoming part of the Inspire and Mentor campaign for Marie Claire.

March 18, 12:00 - 12:45, Conference Hall

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If you would like to hear Mark speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.


We’ve got some truly Olympic-level talent for the Elite Business Event, National Conference and Exhibition.

Mark Foster is one of Britain’s most successful swimmers; he holds 47 sporting titles and achievements to his name and has broken eight world records. He was bestowed the honour of flag-bearer to lead out Team GB in the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Since retiring from swimming, he has become a renowned TV sports personality. His award-winning partnership with Clare Balding has only further endeared him to the nation, with highlights including his live coverage of the 2012 Olympics from the London Aquatics Centre.

Foster is open to a challenge and has competed in many TV shows including Countdown, Question of Sport, Come Dine With Me and Celebrity Masterchef. In 2008, he put on his dancing shoes for Strictly Come Dancing and joined the 2012 Strictly Live tour. His embraced his inner rhythm again to dance as a member of ‘The Olympians’ on the BBC1 show Let’s Dance For Sport Relief. But not only can this swimming champion cook and dance; his dedication to his fitness and physique makes him a highly sought after model, becoming the global face for Marlboro Classics and Just For Men.

Nowadays, Foster occupies himself with various fitness projects; in 2013 he set up the Mark Foster Swimming Academy to inspire 11 to 17-years-olds to take up swimming. In 2014, Foster teamed up with Strictly professionals to form Fitsteps, a dance and fitness programme that fuses ballroom dancing with uptempo Latin steps as a fun and effective way to keep fit. He also works closely as a brand ambassador with British Gas, which partners with British Swimming in an initiative to inspire 500,000 people in the UK to swim more often by 2015, ultimately getting the nation fitter and healthier.

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CONFERENCE TITAN

LEVI

ROOTSL

evi Roots is a talented musician, chef and the entrepreneur behind Reggae Reggae Sauce. Before he ventured into

entrepreneurship, he worked in the music industry, performing with some of the biggest artists at the time including James Brown and Michael Rose. In 1998, he was nominated for a MOBO Award for his ‘Free Your Mind’ album. He had the honour of singing Happy Birthday to the late Nelson Mandela on his visit to Brixton and in his past spent every Sunday at Battersea Park playing football with Bob Marley.

In 1991, Roots set up the Rastaraunt, a stall at the Notting Hill Carnival, where he combined his passion for cooking with his passion for music by performing for

his customers. Roots’ grandmother taught him to cook from the age of nine using Caribbean herbs and spices; with the use of this knowledge – and some help from his seven children – Roots began making his Reggae Reggae Sauce in his kitchen and selling it from the stall.

His life changed when he took the idea on Dragons’ Den after being headhunted by the show. With the help of his lyrical stylings, he wowed the dragons with his signature sauce and accepted a £25,000 investment each from Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh, for a combined 40% share in his company.

Roots’ career took off from there: he is now one of the UK’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and the most successful Dragons’ Den candidate. A common sight in UK supermarkets, Reggae Reggae Sauce has come to overtake sales of Heinz ketchup; he has also expanded the line to a variety of other products including beverages, hot baked goods and a line of cookbooks. Roots also works as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and dedicates time to visiting hundreds of schools, universities and prisons each year. His infectious ethos of Caribbean sunshine continues to put music into food and all other aspects of life.

If you would like to hear Levi speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.


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CONFERENCE TITAN

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iven she was born and raised in Sillicon Valley, it’s fair to say that tech runs in Shaa Wasmund’s blood. The

founder and CEO of Smarta, the business support and advice network, first moved to the UK at the tender age of ten. She first got her break when studying at the London School of Economics after she won a competition to interview legendary boxer Chris Eubank. She impressed the World Champion so much that he asked her to come on board as his PR. Whilst still at university, Wasmund promoted Eubank’s second world title fight with Nigel Benn – the biggest fight to ever take place in the UK.

To satisfy her desire for entrepreneurship she launched her first business, a PR firm, in 1994. One of its first clients was James Dyson. She helped to establish the – then little-known – start-up as one of the UK’s most recogniseable household brands, netting herself Cosmopolitan Business Woman of the Year in the process. In 1999, she capitalised on her passion for the internet when she met with Sir Bob

Geldolf to become a founding director of his travel company, deckchair.com. She went on to found, www.mykindaplace.com in 2000, the teenage girls’ magazine and social network that was later bought by BSkyB.

Since 2009, as the CEO of Smarta, Wasmund helps to advise companies on how to implement digital strategies. She now helps over 500,000 SMEs a month offering support and advice on a multitude of platforms. Wasmund has worked with thousands of clients including Virgin, Disney and O2, leading her to be voted as one of the best-connected people in the UK by the IoD. Her book, ‘Stop Talking, Start Doing’, held the crown as WHSmiths’ best-selling business book 14 months in a row.

If you would like to hear Shaa speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.

March 19, 11.15 - 12.00, Conference Hall

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If you would like to hear Michelle speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.



CONFERENCE TITAN

MICHELLE

Michelle Mone is the co-owner of Ultimo, the UK’s leading designer lingerie brand. Listed as one of the

top three female entrepreneurs in the UK and recognised by the Queen with an OBE honour for her contribution to the lingerie industry, she has built a hugely successful career on an incredibly simple concept: giving today’s women what they want.

Ultimo was born in 1996. Whilst attending a dinner dance, Mone was wearing a very uncomfortable cleavage-enhancing bra and had a lightbulb moment; she decided to invent a one that was more comfortable than any other on the market.

The company has since gone from strength-to-strength, developing beyond the original umbrella of Ultimo to encompass 13 patented ‘miracle’ inventions and brands including Ultimo Bridal, Ultimo Swimwear, Ultimo Shapewear and joint venture lines including Adore Moi for Debenhams. Other launches include UTan and USculpt, both of which have been well received by retailers and beauty buyers alike.

Because of this, Mone’s success has soared. Not only was Ultimo the first UK lingerie brand to debut on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week in 2009 but she has opened ‘shop in shops’ within Debenhams in key cities throughout the UK and landed a mammoth deal with F&F, Tesco’s clothing range. Over the years, Ultimo has established contracts with a string of high-profile models and celebrities including Penny Lancaster, Rachel Hunter, Kelly Brook and its current celebrity model Luisana Lopilato, the wife of global music star Michael Bublé.

Hardly surprising then that Mone has established herself as one of Scotland’s biggest exports; in 2000, she won the World Young Business Achiever Award at the Epcot Centre, Florida and Business Woman of the Year at the Corporate Elite Awards in London. She’s also a popular media personality, having appeared on Comic Relief Does the Apprentice and Celebrity MasterChef, and is rumoured to be joining Dragons’ Den.

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If you would like to hear Brent speak and you haven’t already got your conference ticket, please go to the information desk to upgrade now.



CONFERENCE TITAN

BRENT

HOBERMANA veritable titan of tech, Brent

Hoberman is the bright spark behind one of e-commerce’s most enduring

brands. In creating lastminute.com with co-founder Martha Lane-Fox from the living room of his London flat, he hoped to ‘delight customers with great value, inspiration and solutions when they are going away, going out or staying in’.

The maxim stood the duo in good stead; when the start-up floated in 2000, it was 40 times oversubscribed, leading to its share price rocketing at a rate hitherto unseen by a UK company. After lastminute.com was acquired by Travelocity Europe for $1.1bn in 2005, Hoberman founded internet start-up, mydeco, an online furniture site that set out to revolutionise the way we shop and design for our homes.

Hoberman’s not scared to put his money where his mouth is and has an extensive background in investment. Not only is he co-founder of PROfounders Capital, an early-stage internet venture capital firm backed by several top entrepreneurs but as an angel investor he has backed several internet companies including Viagogo, erepublik, Wayn.com and academia.edu.

But his contributions to the entrepreneurial community aren’t limited to the financial. He acts as a non-executive director of Guardian Media Group and governor of the University of the Arts College, London. He is also chair of Founders Forum – described by the Guardian as ‘Davos for Geeks’.

Hardly surprising then that Hoberman has received plenty of recognition for his work in the start-up space. In 2009, he was selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders for the UK, whilst just a few short months ago Hoberman was recognised in the New Year’s Honours list with a CBE for services to entrepreneurship.

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CONFERENCE PANEL

PANEL DISCUSSION: March 18

PANEL DISCUSSION: March 19

BUSINESS GROWTH

Online Business AND Technology

It is not without reason that SMEs are referred to as the engine room of the economy. Mighty business empires from little start-ups grow and, no matter what sector you work in, growth is most certainly the name of the game. Looking at how franchising can raise your fortunes, how international expansion can broaden your horizons and how to recruit smart to grow stronger teams, this panel will lay out the growth techniques you’ll require and provide you with a toolkit with which to boost your business operations.

Led by our growth guides Kanya King, Mark Foster, Levi Roots and special guest Will King, founder of King of Shaves, this session will cover the ins-and-outs of expanding your company’s reach and capitalising on your market. The panel will also answer your questions on how to marshall your strengths to achieve growth and how to identify and utilise new opportunities to extend your reach.

Given the Elite Business Event National Conference is based in the heart of Tech City, one of the most vibrant digital ecosystems in the world, we could hardly ignore the awesome power of the innovations being created right on its doorstep. Technology is not only changing our world but revolutionising the way we do business, so those looking to make the most of their market need to fully utilise all of the benefits it brings.

This session will cover how to make the most of developments in online marketing, software and automation, customer service and productisation to boost your business’s profile. Hosted by our crack team of digital experts Brent Hoberman, Michelle Mone, Shaa Wasmund and special guest Jonathan MacDonald, the international speaker and provider of thought leadership, this panel will discuss how tech and entrepreneurialism go hand-in-hand and answer your questions on the best way to utilise new innovations to up your game.



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Executive Pass includes:• Access to submit questions to Headline Speakers• General admission ticket• Fast-track entrance to Exhibition• Lunch - conference picnic bag• 12 months complimentary printed copies

of Elite Business Magazine• 3 months access to the Elite Business Academy

(launching April 2015)

VIP Pass includes:• VIP Breakfast networking - March 18 - 19, 8:30am - 9:30am• Access to submit questions to Headline Speakers• Photo opportunities with Headline speakers• Lunch - conference picnic bag• General admission ticket• Fast-track entrance to the Exhibition• Priority seating in the conference hall• Access to the VIP lounge with FREE Wi-Fi and refreshments• VIP drinks with Headline Speakers - March 18, 5:30pm - 8pm• 12 month access to Elite Business Academy (launching April 2015)

• 12 months complimentary printed copies of Elite Business Magazine

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VIP networking breakfast First floor T4, VIP lounge

Event opensAttend seminars / workshops or explore exhibition hall

Conference hall opens with a welcome from

Oli Barrettconference moderator; director of Cospa & StartUp Britain

Mark FosterOlympic swimmer and co-founder, Fitsteps

Kanya King founder & CEO, the MOBO Awards

Lunch

Levi Roots musician, celebrity chef and creator of Reggae Reggae Sauce

Panel discussion heads of industry and business leaders

Photo opportunities

Attend seminars / workshops or explore exhibition hall

VIP after-party Ground floor G1, Cafe Bar

(Complimentary picnic bag to be collected from the VIP Lounge and networking area)

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VIP networking breakfast First floor T4, VIP lounge

Event opensAttend seminars / workshops or explore exhibition hall

Shaa Wasmundfounder Smarta.com & board member, Treat Ticket

MIChEllE MONEOBE & co-owner, Ultimo

Lunch

Brent hobermanco-founder, lastminute.com; founder, made.com

Panel discussion heads of industry and business leaders

Photo opportunities

Attend seminars / workshops or explore exhibition hall

(Complimentary picnic bag to be collected from the VIP Lounge and networking area)

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08:30 - 9:30

09:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15

11:15 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:45

12:45 - 13:30

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Conference hall opens with a welcome from

Oli Barrettconference moderator; director of Cospa & StartUp Britain

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NETWORKING

Networking and Advice

drop-in area

In amongst all of the speakers and sessions, we know most of you will want to get down to some hardcore networking. Which is why we’ve got not one but two networking areas for you

The event offers delegates the opportunity to network pre, post and during the event with our Elite Business Event (EBE) app,

supported by iWaz.at. The EBE app gives attendees the opportunity to engage with speakers, exhibitors, partners and sponsors prior to the event. Plan out your day, from the seminars and workshops to attend, stands to visit and pre-arranged meetings with potential new business connections. You can pose your questions to speakers through the chatter feed, and discover new connections via the app long after the event is over, even if you don’t get the chance to network with them face to face on the two days.

Networking sessions run across the two days allowing attendees to offer continued support and engagement. The main event networking sessions are being run by Business Scene, the business support network for SME’s and entrepreneurs, and the VIP networking breakfasts is in conjunction with Urbano Network, London’s innovative business networking community.

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In association with GrowthAccelerator (Business Growth Service), a government-backed initiative offering support to businesses with the potential to improve and develop, we will be staging a drop-in area hosted by some of the country’s most successful growth specialists. If you are a business looking for further information on what government support is available to help you reach your growth targets, then make sure to stop by the GrowthAccelerator’s drop-in clinics at Elite Business Event 2015.

These drop-in sessions will enable business owners and operators to gain invaluable advice and, if necessary give their businesses a much-needed shot in the arm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the business growth managers and coaches whose role is to identify the pain points in your organisation and formulate a plan of action to solve these through mentoring, access to finance and leadership training grants. Drop by to talk to the team and see if your business is eligible for support.

Before you arrive, download the EBE app to plan your visit and connect with others who will be at the event

March 18 & 19,11:00 - 12:00Networking sessionsTake part in the scheduled networking sessions in T5 on the first floor

Connect or arrange meetings with peers throughout the day in the networking area T4 & T5 on the first floor (you can book this in our EBE app)

Attend the drop-in sessions in T5 on the first floor to gain on the spot advice

March 18 & 19, 8:30 - 9:30VIP networking breakfast T4, VIP lounge. (For VIP ticket holders only – if you are not a VIP ticket holder you can upgrade now by going to the information desk)

March 18 ONLY,17:30 - 20:00 VIP after-party Ground floor, G1 cafe bar. VIP ticket holders only – if you are not a VIP ticket holder you can upgrade now by going to the information desk.

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Lara Morgan, founder, Company Shortcuts

Shay McConnon, managing director, People First

Richard Tyler, chief possibility architect, BTFI

Lyndsey Simpson, co-owner, The Curve Group

Mark Slattery, director, HR Insight

Martin Orill, head of energy, technology & innovation, British Gas Business Services

Ian Dormer, national chairman, Institute of Directors

Katie Bulmer Cooke, Apprentice & fitness star

Clive Rich, CEO, Lawbite; CEO & owner, Rich Futures

Darshana Ubl, CEO, Entrevo

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Sales acceleration – the fundamentals Uk & Abroad

The how-to of employee engagement

Jolt – Upgrades are not just for iPhones!

growing pains? hr outsource solutions

Practical Employment Law – What every entrepreneur needs to know

British Gas charges up its green fleet!

is great leadership intuitive or learned?

Sugar is good for you – A range of healthy business takeaways

The 10 legal steps you must take to grow your business

Business Growth through partnerships

45 MINUTES

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National Conference11am - 3pm

HALL 4HALL 3 HALL 5sponsored by

sponsored by

FUNDING & FINANCETECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

SALES & MARKETING

Michael Wilkinson, investment manager, Crowdcube

Sarah Abrahams, investor manager, Grant Thornton UK

Simon Dixon, CEO & co-founder, BnkToTheFuture.com

Raja Saggi, UK head of B2B marketing, Google

Alex Meisl, chairman, WiForia; chairman, Sponge

Marino Fresch, head of marketing, UK & Ireland, Eventbrite

Mat Braddy, board brand advisor, JUST EAT

David Fogel, head of acceleration & deputy director, Wayra UK

Richard Newman, director, UK Body Talk

Matt McNeill, founder & CEO, Sign-Up.to

Warren Cass, founder & CEO, Business Scene

Jon Morter, co-founder, Big Other; UK ambassador, Hootsuite

Matt Thomas, co-founder, Curators of Awesome

Sarah Bilby, director of business banking, NatWest













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The Power of the Crowd

Finding landscapes

Funding your business online

BUSINESS FUNDING – EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS BOTH BANK AND NON-BANK

Five easy steps to succeed with mobile

Delivering profit through Mobile Marketing and Location-based services

GROWING A BUSINESS GLOBALLY

How to build a Challenger Brand and then beat the old guard with a tiny budget

Raising an awesome ‘A Game’ how investors are evaluating digital startups before they invest £1m - £5m

Increase your Impact & Influence

How to think like an elite email marketer

sales and marketing in the 21st century

Condescending social media content

Be Awesome, Create Content

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Ketwan Makwana, head of operations, Rockstar Mentoring Group

Declan Curry, with guests Damian Collins MP, Rekha Mehr

Kay Saunders, campaigns manager, business sales; & Tony Grice, training & field manager; Volvo

Steve Clarke, sales mentor & author, Eureka

Anthony Pelli, senior analyst, BSI Group

Dr Joanna Martin, founder & director, One of Many

John Knights, co-founder & chairman, Leadershape

Steven Tait, senior business opportunities manager, UKTI

Daniel Priestly, co-founder & director, Entrevo; creator & business speaker, Key Person of Influence

Martin McKenzie, founder, Progressive People Network









SPECIAL PANEL DISCUSSIONA morning with Declan Curry

The Power of Ideas and the journey to becoming a Rockstar in business

Soft Power Leadership

Intelligent Leadership for the 21st Century SME

Free Sales Leads From Government

Become a Key Person of Influence in your Industry

Changing your business for changing times

CHAMPAGNE results on a beer budget

45 MINUTES

45 MINUTES

45 MINUTES

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45 MINUTES

Assessing Supply Chain Risk for Growing Companies

Tax Allowances might not be sexy, but cars are and saving your business money is!

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National Conference11am - 3pm

HALL 4HALL 3 HALL 5sponsored by sponsored by

sponsored by

FUNDING & FINANCETECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

SALES & MARKETING

Ross Bailey, founder, Appear Here

Guy Mucklow, CEO & co-founder; & Jamie Turner, CTO & co-founder; Postcode Anywhere

Bill Morrow, co-founder & director, Angels Den

Bryan Adams, founder & MD, Ph.Creative

Emma Titmus, product development associate, London Stock Exchange

Alex Letts, founder & chief executive, Ffrees Family Finance

Simon Tomes, head of community; & Sarah Luxford, co-founder; Croydon Tech City

John Heffernan, sales director, Hillcroft Digital

Will King, founder, King of Shaves

Jim Cregan, founder, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Tamsin Fox-Davies, small business marketing mentor, Constant Contact

Tom Ollerton, marketing director, We Are Social

Julia Langkraehr, founder, Retail Profile Europe

Derek Mills, inspirational author & mentor














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Growth, Change, Leadership

How to ensure you NEVER get funding

Big Data and how to make the most of it

It’s 2025... Social media is much harder now

the future of digital banking

The Croydon Facelift: how tech startups changed the face of a borough

how to turn any business into a Visual brand

Keep your chin up and other sales tips

Training & mentoring – the path to bigger profits

Setting Standards for Business and Personal Success

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SEMINAR SPEAKERS

Focusing on real-life experience and actionable advice, our seminars bring the best and brightest business leaders and entrepreneurs to share game-changing growth skills and first-hand industry insight

Packing over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Meisl co-founded Sponge in 2002, one of the UK’s first mobile agencies. Last year he launched WiForia, which delivers personalised in-store experiences based on a customer’s location, actions and history. In terms of extra-curricular activities, polyglot Meisl speaks multiple languages and is board director of the Institute of Promotional Marketing.

This leading lady lives by her mantra ‘lead by example’ and enjoys life through goal setting, strategy, a high-performance team and collaboration. Ubl’s optimistic perspective drove the success of her seven-figure business and she was hailed a key person of influence in her industry. She was recently invited on BBC News and has been crowned female ambassador for Local Business Week.

DElIvERINg PRofIt thRough MobIlE MARKEtINg AND locAtIoN-bASED SERvIcES

buSINESS gRowth thRough PARtNERShIPS

IS gREAt lEADERShIP INtuItIvE oR lEARNED?

Dad of two and skiing enthusiast, Dormer, has been the managing director of Rosh Engineering for 25 years. He subsequently joined the Institute of Directors (IoD) and, in 2012, was deservedly bestowed the title of chairman for a three-year term. After embarking on a mission to complete the full professional development offering at the IoD, he then qualified as a chartered director in 2013.

Alex Meisl, chairman, WiForia; chairman, Sponge Darshana Ubl, CEO, Entrevo

Ian Dormer, national chairman, Institute of Directors

Rich is an international deal maker. An Oxford University and the Inns of Court Law graduate, he has played a crucial role in brokering more than £10bn worth of global deals for a broad spectrum of multi-nationals, major organisations and super-brands, including Sony, Yahoo and Apple. He has also negotiated deals practicing as an entertainment and digital media lawyer for celebrated stars like Take That and Dido.

Clive Rich, CEO, Lawbite; CEO & owner, Rich Futures

David Fogel, head of acceleration and deputy director, Wayra UK

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Fogel has been a mentor in five accelerators in three different continents and has worked with more than 350 start-ups. His experience has helped a wide range of companies find a product market fit, acquire customers and he has advised on raising early stage capital. His role at Wayra puts him in charge of working with start-ups to develop their product, secure finance and establish their place in the market.

Morter is best known for his campaign to sweep Rage Against The Machine to UK Christmas number one, helping them smash a Guinness World Record for downloads. Dubbed the ‘Social Media Hellraiser’ by FastCompany and the New York Times, Morter went on to create ‘Condescending Corporate Brand’, a fake company lampooning large companies trying to ‘do’ social media.


The 10 legal steps you must take to grow your business

RAISINg AN AwESoME ‘A gAME’ how INvEStoRS ARE EvAluAtINg DIgItAl StARtuPS bEfoRE thEy INvESt £1M - £5M

coNDEScENDINg SocIAl MEDIA coNtENt

BUSINESS GROWTH & EXPORT - hall 1

SalES & maRkETING - hall 5

TEcHNOlOGy & DIGITal ENGaGEmENT - hall 3

TEamS & RESOURcING - hall 2

FUNDING & FINaNcE - hall 4

March 18, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 3

March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 3 March 18, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 1

March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 1

March 18, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 1

March 18, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 5

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SugAR IS good FoR You – A RANgE oF hEAlthY buSINESS tAKEAwAYS

A candidate on The Apprentice 2014, Bulmer-Cooke has always had an entrepreneurial flair. Her passion for fitness led her to set up exercise classes at just 16. A decade on, Bulmer-Cooke’s fitness DVDs and online programmes are international successes. This down-to-earth entrepreneur has picked up several awards, including International Fitness Showcase UK Personal Trainer of the Year 2012.

Katie Bulmer-Cooke, Apprentice and fitness star


SAlES AccElERAtIoN – thE FuNdAMENtAlS uK & AbRoAd

Morgan currently invests her time in high-growth companies. Her employment expertise has led 500 employees in the world of open, fast-paced sales and she represents UKTI as an export ambassador, having previously exported to 100 countries. Morgan is savvy in growth acceleration and aims to inspire entrepreneurs with ambition. Known as firm, fair and fun to work with, she doesn’t do mediocrity.

Lara Morgan, founder, Company Shortcuts

gRowINg PAINS? hR outSouRcE SolutIoNS

When seasoned Elite Business columnist Lyndsey Simpson joined The Curve Group in 2007, after decade of leadership positions in banking and insurance, she began to nurture a start-up that would grow to have revenues of over £10m. She was named in the ‘Top 35 Business Women Under 35’ in both Management Today and The Sunday Times. She was also hailed as a Young Gun from Growing Business magazine.

Lyndsey Simpson, co-owner, The Curve Group

PRActIcAl EMPloYMENt lAw – whAt EvERY ENtREPRENEuR NEEdS to KNow

Orrill assists in the development and growth of energy efficiency, low carbon and renewable products with British Gas. After 39 years in the industry, his passion for energy efficiency and renewables led to his involvement in the UK’s first renewable gas project and him becoming a non-exec of E-Car, the UK’s first all-electric car club.

Slattery works as a ‘virtual’ HR director for clients, tackling employment issues, helping them reshape teams and providing mentoring on managing staff effectively. His skills array includes organisational restructuring and reorganisation projects, the development of performance review and reward systems and coaching managers and supervisors through a variety of training and development media. An HR Hero.

Fresch heads up marketing for Eventbrite in UK and Ireland. He has previously worked for Expedia and eBay – where he led a range of consumer marketing and customer engagement initiatives – and he has an MBA from Cornell University. He has garnered plenty of experience working in the events industry from his time at Richmond Events, where he organised senior level business conferences.

Marino Fresch, head of marketing, UK & Ireland, Eventbrite Martin Orill, head of energy, technology and innovation, British Gas Business Services

Mark Slattery, director, HR Insight

Mat Braddy, board brand advisor, JUST EAT Matt Thomas, co-founder, Curators of AwesomeMatt McNeill, founder & CEO, Sign-Up.to

Joining in 2009, Braddy set about establishing JUST EAT as the leading brand in takeaway delivery around the world. He led the global launch of its award-winning campaign to ban home cooking: ‘Don’t Cook, JUST EAT’. JUST EAT famously brainwashed celeb chef Anthony Worrall Thompson into becoming an anti-cooking rebel and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2014.

A business journo by trade, Thomas was part of the founding team at Smarta, having previously edited Startups.co.uk and a number of B2B titles. He now specialises in content for businesses and works with brands to devise jaw-dropping content strategies to wow customers. Thomas can share practical tips business owners can use to create gripping content and convert it into sales.

As founder of several successful ventures including Sign-Up.to, McNeil considers his forte to be self-service internet technologies. Sign-Up.to has spent the last decade harnessing the power of email and mobile marketing for businesses. The web-based service rescues business leaders from the perils of social media marketing and allows organisations to manage their mobile marketing from one single place.

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How to build a CHallenger brand and tHen beat tHe old guard witH a tiny budget

bE AwESoME, cREAtE coNtENt

March 18, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 1 March 18, 09:15 - 10:00, Hall 1 March 18, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 2

March 18, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 3

March 18, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 2

March 18, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 2

March 18, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 3 March 18, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 5March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 5

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ThE PowER of ThE CRowd

Keen sportsman Wilkinson already holds a whole host of qualifications under his belt – including a BSc (Hons) in international management – and is currently studying towards a Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments diploma. He is now investment manager for Crowdcube, the investment crowdfunding platform that enables entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses’ investment potential online.

Michael Wilkinson, investment manager, Crowdcube

Saggi is head of B2B marketing at Google UK – the biggest market for Google outside the US. His team is responsible for acquiring new customers for products such as AdWords and Google+ through a variety of offline, online and partner channels. In a previous life, Saggi was head of business development for Yell (now Hibu), the world’s largest directory company. He now shares his expertise at conferences nationwide.

Raja Saggi, UK head of B2B marketing, Google

Over the years, Newman’s team have helped clients gain an additional £1.6 billion of business, through presentation, sales pitch, personal impact and communication training. Working for the McLaren Formula 1 racing team for five years, he gave over 1,000 presentations and hosted VIP meetings for executives from global companies. His book, The ‘It’ Factor, has just been released on Amazon.

Richard Newman, director, UK Body Talk

Tyler is a possibility architect, international keynote speaker and coach. In his early days, he donned make-up and tights to perform many lead roles in London’s West End. Less of a drama queen now, Tyler and his BTFI team have been pioneers of artful leadership for ten years, blending psychology, the arts and leadership to create outcomes for their clients. His first book, Jolt!, is due to be published this May.

Richard Tyler, director of performance and possibility, BTFI

fuNdINg youR buSINESS oNlINE

Magic man McConnon is a member of the Magic Circle, psychologist, author and founder of McConnon International. With five regional offices and over 50 consultants, it offers unique leadership and culture solutions. He is the creator of An Even Better Place to Work, an online, self-managed solution that prevents people problems and captures his conjuring cleverness to deliver key messages.

Cass is the founder and CEO of Business Scene, a national business community with a colossal audience and backing thousands of business owners. He consults with major brands and small businesses alike on strategic marketing and has been speaking at events for years, whilst educating and entertaining his audiences. Cass’s presentation style informs whilst being relaxed and jargon free.

Dixon is the brains behind BnkToTheFuture.com – and, as ex-director of both UK Digital Currency Association and UK Crowd Funding Association, he certainly knows a thing or two. Dixon’s disappointment with the dearth of small business lending available from the major banks inspired him to set up BnkToTheFuture.com, raising money through its own crowdfunding platform.

Shay McConnon, managing director, People First Warren Cass, founder & CEO, Business SceneSimon Dixon, CEO & co-founder, BnkToTheFuture.com

fINdINg lANdSCAPES

BUSINESS FUNDING – EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS BOTH BANK AND NON-BANK

Abrahams leads the national SME finance team at Grant Thornton UK. She manages national delivery of access to finance and investor relations activity for Growth Accelerator, the government-backed accelerator service for high-growth SMEs. Her niche is in investment for fundraising rounds; not only is she an angel investor herself but she mentors early-stage businesses on accessing external finance.

Bilby has worked in the banking industry since 1985. Since becoming involved with the Kingston Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and being elected to the board in 2010, she has spent the last five years leading NatWest’s business banking arm in the Kingston area. She brings several specialist skills to the Chamber including supporting member businesses in raising finance and event management.

Sarah Abrahams, investor manager, Grant Thornton UK Sarah Bilby, director of business banking, Natwest

Five easy steps to succeed with mobile

INCREASE youR IMPACT & INfluENCE

Jolt – Upgrades are not just for iPhones!

ThE how-To of EMPloyEE ENgAgEMENT

SAlES ANd MARKETINg IN ThE 21ST CENTuRy

March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 4 March 18, 09:15 - 10:00, Hall 3 March 18, 09:15 - 10:00, Hall 5

March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 2

March 18, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 5March 18, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 4March 18, 09:15 - 10:00, Hall 2


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Organised by Simply Business, the UK’s favourite insurance broker and one of our gold sponsors, this ‘Question Time’ style panel will discuss what small business owners require ahead of the general election and help you find out which politicians have your business’s best interests at heart.Standing in for David Dimbleby is Declan Curry, a veteran journalist who has presented on BBC Two’s Working Lunch and Radio 5 Live’s On the Money programme. Your direct line to the government, Damian Collins is the former MP for Folkestone and Hythe and now acts as the prime minister’s small business ambassador for the south east. They

will be joined by Rekha Mehr, director of MassChallenge, the start-up accelerator that supports early stage entrepreneurs, and the former entrepreneur-in-residence at Business Innovation and Skills.If you want the chance to grill the panel on what their policies mean for the UK’s small businesses, tweet your questions to @SimplyBusiness using the hashtag #PutSimply. Attendance is free but make sure you turn up promptly to ensure you get a seat.

March 19, 09:15 - 10:00, Hall 1

Letts trained in consumer advertising to be part of Young & Rubicam, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies. However, his passion lies in entrepreneurship and, after years of working for others, he started and eventually sold the highly successful SMI Group advertising agency. Nowadays he works as the CEO of Ffrees, which is the company behind the UK’s first digital current account.

Pelli evaluates the risk of human rights and environmental abuses and business continuity problems in the supply chain. This analysis helps a number of Fortune 500 countries ensure their supply chains are sustainable and comply with international human rights norms. Pelli also played an integral role in the development of BSI risk rating algorithms for corporate social responsibility, business continuity and cargo disruption.

A serial entrepreneur and visionary, Morrow has been creating, building and selling businesses for the last 25 years. He has run businesses across the globe and has changed the game for angel investing. Since founding Angels Den, the integrated angel investing and crowdfunding platform, in 2007, Morrow has helped match 6,000 investors with entrepreneurs though the unique crowd-funding platform.

How to ENSuRE you NEVER gEt fuNdINg

Alex Letts, CEO and founder, Ffrees

Anthony Pelli, senior analyst, BSI

Damian Collins MP, Rekha Mehr, Declan Curry

Bill Morrow, co-founder & director, Angels Den

tHE futuRE of dIgItAl bANKINg

ASSESSINg SuPPly CHAIN RISK foR gRowINg CoMPANIES

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Adams is MD of Ph.Creative, a digital agency that’s grown exponentially over the last nine years. It’s now a key player in the UK’s digital industry, partnering with the likes of Google and delivering thought leadership for companies like Mastercard and Apple. Adams once jumped out of a plane to overcome his fear of flying and gave stand-up comedy performances to overcome a fear of public speaking.

Bryan Adams, founder & MD, Ph.Creative

It’S 2025... SoCIAl MEdIA IS MuCH HARdER Now

March 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 3

Priestly is a successful entrepreneur and the co-founder of Entrevo. He is an international speaker and has penned two best-selling books, ‘Key Person of Influence’ and ‘The Entrepreneur Revolution’. His passion lies in helping business owners and entrepreneurs become key persons of influence in their industry and helping businesses get to the next level in workshops around the globe.

bECoME A KEy PERSoN of INfluENCE IN youR INduStRy

Daniel Priestley, co-founder, EntrevoMarch 19, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 1

March 19, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 3

March 19, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 2

March 19, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 4

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Martin nurtured One of Many – an educational hub where women from all over the world converge when they need to reconnect to themselves – from conception to seven figures in just 12 months. This fired the starting pistol on an international journey, sharing her wisdom with over 65,000 eager delegates in three continents; her irreverent performer’s attitude makes these sessions truly unforgettable.

Soft PowER lEAdERShIP

Dr Joanna Martin, founder and director, One of Many

how to tuRN ANy buSINESS INto A VISuAl bRANd

Heffernan is a renowned keynote presenter at the heart of all things digital, having over 15 years of experience in digital marketing. This lively and engaging session will provide a multitude of tips and hints laying out the dos and don’ts of digital marketing. Heffernan’s educative approach will take delegates on a journey on how to develop businesses in the rapidly changing world of digital marketing.

John Heffernan, sales director, Hillcroft Digital

Refusing to let redundancy break her, Langkraehr founded Retail Profile Europe. After building it up across two European countries and merging it with Space and People PLC, she successfully exited to launch her next venture. Bold Clarity was born in 2014 and provides facilitation, coaching and training to entrepreneurial leaders and businesses leaders in companies that turn over £2m - £50m.

Knights’ leadership in business led him to proudly found eight companies after working in more than 50 countries in the areas of environmental technology and IT. Knights is an author, an honorary lecturer at the University of Chester and also lectures at the University of Oxford. Knights is an expert in emotional intelligence and the relationship between neuroscience and leadership.

tRAININg & MENtoRINg – thE PAth to bIggER PRofItS

tAx AllowANcES MIght Not bE SExy, but cARS ARE ANd SAVINg youR buSINESS IS!

INtEllIgENt lEAdERShIP foR thE 21St cENtuRy SME

Julia Langkraehr, founder, Bold ClarityJohn Knights, co-founder & chairman, LeaderShape

When Mills speaks, people listen. When telling stories about the people he’s met, things he’s experienced and lessons he’s learned, those listening will instantly feel the pull of familiarity. Derek speaks with empathy, understanding and passion about what is possible in life. Words roll off of his tongue and into the ears of eager entrepreneurs, as these stories are their stories too.

Postcode Anywhere’s ‘what’s your postcode?’ technology is used by over 9,000 companies. Mucklow saw the potential of the internet to turn the industry upside down and launched Postcode Anywhere in 2000. Turner is responsible for the data-as-a-service infrastructure that powers over 9,000 businesses globally.

SEttINg StANdARdS foR buSINESS ANd PERSoNAl SuccESS

gRowth, chANgE, lEAdERShIP

Derek Mills, inspirational author & mentor Guy Mucklow, CEO & co-founder; Jamie Turner, chief technology officer & co-founder; Postcode Anywhere

When former EB One to watch Cregan and his lady tired of Blighty’s bitter winters, they took a trip to Oz and came across the phenomenon that is ready-to-drink iced coffee. Cregan became addicted and – on returning to the UK and discovering its poor selection – launched Jimmy’s Iced Coffee with the help of his sister Sooz, which has since been tingling taste buds at BP, Tesco and Waitrose.

KEEP youR chIN uP ANd othER SAlES tIPS

bIg dAtA ANd how to MAKE thE MoSt of It

Jim Cregan, founder, Jimmy’s Iced CoffeeMarch 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 5

March 19, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 4


Kay Saunders, campaigns manager, business sales; Tony Grice, training and field manager; Volvo UK

Emma Titmus, product development associate, London Stock Exchange

Titmus is a programme associate at the London Stock Exchange and works on the ELITE project, a programme supporting ambitious companies through their next stage of growth. Partnered with Imperial College Business School, ELITE delivers a three-part service of education, business support and mentoring.

We leave you in the capable hands of Volvo’s Saunders and Grice. Saunders loves her job, she loves that every day is different and every project is exciting, whether it’s press, digital, SEO, PPC, website, CRM, events, materials or customer magazines. But, most importantly, she loves focusing on strategy and projects.


March 19, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 5

March 19, 15:45 - 16:30, Hall 2

March 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 2

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SEMINAR SPEAKERS

FREE SAlES lEAdS FRoM GovERNMENt

BuIld youR oNE-PAGE dIGItAl StRAtEGy. CREAtE. IMPlEMENt. Go!

ENthuSE, ExCEEd, ENjoy. thE KING oF ShAvES yEARS ANd NExt...?!

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With over 35 years’ experience under his belt in the public, private and third sectors, Tait’s proven track record shows he can deliver outstanding results through stakeholder and consumer focus. Tait has a full understanding of the power of brand marketing and listening to customer needs, which has seen him hold a variety of commercial roles including RSPCA, Shelter and Cadbury.

Clarke has shared his wisdom across the globe, helping business leaders implement low-cost and no-cost sales and marketing strategies that achieve incredible results. Never shy of throwing down the gauntlet, his pitch to leaders is ‘helping you achieve champagne results...on a beer budget!’ and his sometimes raw and hard hitting advice gives business leaders the kick that they need to achieve quick success.

One of Elite Business’s recent cover stars, Bailey started his entrepreneurial journey at 16 and was always determined to launch his own business. Appear Here is the leading online marketplace for short-term retail space, with an ethos that renting commercial space should be as easy as booking a hotel room. Bailey was deservedly named as one of Business Insider’s 50 coolest people in tech.

We have a duo leading this seminar. Luxford is an international head hunter and privy to building some of the fastest growing tech firms, inspired by the people behind tech. Tomes understands the growing needs for startups. Between them, their creativity and dedication for helping businesses thrive is inspirational.

Fox-Davies can deliver to delegates valuable insight into small business marketing. A published author, she also pens the Constant Contact UK blog and contributes to an array of national and regional outlets, while her career with Constant Contact has helped her to educate more than 5,000 small businesses.

Following redundancy in the early 1990s’ recession, King created the King of Shaves brand and its first product, a shaving oil. Under the leadership of marketing savvy King, King of Shaves had ‘shaved’ more than six billion lives worldwide by its 21st birthday. In 2014, it introduced the revolutionary superhydrophilic razor, Hyperglide, which allows the hirsute to shave with water alone.

Ollerton is a reformed Geordie, ex-folk singer, comedian and lapsed chef. His forte now lies in marketing; he is marketing director of We Are Social, an independent award winning agency that combines an understanding of social media with digital, PR and marketing skills. With an innovative and creative focus, they deliver effective social media marketing and communications.

Steven Tait, senior business opportunities manager, UKTISteve Clarke, sales mentor and author, Eureka

Ross Bailey, CEO & founder, Appear Here

Sarah Luxford, co-founder; & Simon Tomes, head of community, Croydon Tech City

Will King, founder, King of ShavesTom Ollerton, marketing director, We Are SocialTamsin Fox-Davies, small business marketing mentor,Constant Contact

As founder of Progressive People Network, McKenzie is the go to man for many of the top 1% of chief executives. By correctly anticipating the crash in 2008, he saved his company members more than £1bn by applying direct strategies to their business and their investment. His practical wisdom and acumen transformed the fortunes of many businesses, as reflected in his clients’ combined multi-billion-pound net worth.

Makwana is a renowned international speaker and serial entrepreneur, as well as head of operations at Rockstar Mentoring Group. Makwana founded Youth Enterprise Live, an event focused on education, employment and enterprise for 15 - 30-year-olds. His work has led him to positions on international advisory boards, as well as serving a spell as the prime minister’s special advisor on youth policy.

thE PowER oF IdEAS ANd thE jouRNEy to BECoMING A RoCKStAR IN BuSINESS

ChANGING youR BuSINESS FoR ChANGING tIMES

Martin McKenzie, founder, Progressive People NetworkKetwan Makwana, head of operations, Rockstar Mentoring Group

ChAMPAGNE RESultS oN A BEER BudGEt

MAKING IdEAS hAPPEN

The Croydon Facelift: how tech startups changed the face of a borough

March 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Hall 1March 19, 16:45 - 17:30, Hall 1

March 19, 09.15 - 10:00, Hall 4

March 19, 15.45 - 16:30, Hall 3

March 19, 14:45 - 15:30, Hall 5



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Simply Business provides an online brokerage service delivering policies tailored to individual business requirements. It has a team of UK-based insurance specialists and employs over 250 people across London and Northampton.

British Gas Business makes energy more affordable for businesses. It can help companies save money using the latest technology, everyday best practice and site-specific technical surveys teamed with detailed energy reports.

RingCentral’s high-quality and reliable cloud-phone solution meets the needs of modern distributed and mobile workforces, while eliminating the expense and complications of traditional hardware-based systems and software.

Ronald Fletcher Baker is a leading international commercial law firm. It offers a full range of legal services, specialising in advising entrepreneurs and SMEs and helping individuals with their personal affairs.

Volvo Car UK has teamed up with the likes of Specsavers, RoadHawk and HERE Maps to bring customers discounted advice and demonstrate how good safety practice can save businesses money.

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Business Scene is a business support network for SMEs, start ups and entrepreneurs. With over 70,000 members and 100 networking events each year, it offers an environment conducive for raising business profiles.

NETWORKING SPONSOR

Growth Accelerator is a government-backed service offering support to businesses with the potential to improve and grow. It does this by identifying barriers to growth and providing tailored support.

drop-in area SPONSOR

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Urbano Network connects thousands of business across London through its unique online networking toolkit. It specialises in connecting growth-focused and scale up companies together to help develop new business opportunities.

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All Square 161AMS Group 194Angels Den 106

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Pencil PR 102Progressive People Network, 6

Readsoft 23Realise Partners 101Rift Group 120RingCentral 41Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP 15RT Page 26Run your business 156

SalesSeek 158Sameday Express Freight 103Shaa Wasmund 151Sign-Up.to Technologies 1Simply Business 8Statton & Associates Coaching 199

The Best You Corporation 90The Business Booster 187The Friday Business club 192The Health&Safety People 155The Intellectual Property Office 134The Rockstar Mentoring Group 152The Zip Yard 18Three Seed 191 Total Group International, 128Transaction Partnerships, 98TrueLegal Solicitors, 183

Underwaterpistol 160Unum 148

Vistage 19Vodafone 2Volvo 45

Webwax, 159WhosOff 43Wilson Luna, 150

Your Business Community, 196

Hayhursts 154High Position 144HR Business Alliance 200HR Insight 87

ICAEW 84Instant Impact 83Internet Business School 149Intro Biz 136 IT Soho 157

M2 Computing 197Marler Haley 81Marmalade On Toast 130MDS Event International 184Milkround 24Moo Print, 97

National Business Awards, 80 Natwest Business 88

One2create 105

Belvoir Lettings 86B.E.S.T Technologies 100Bits&PCs 182British Gas 33BSI Group 92Buckmore Park Karting 142Business Scene 138Business Travel Experts 190

Cara Stationery 7Citrus HR 166Cloud Direct 167Companies House 134 Company shortcuts 125Creare 3Crowdcube 46Custodian Managment 181

Edison Networks 179Elite Franchise 82Elite VA 153Exela 44Experian 28Exsus 137

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Flex RM 99Flight Centre Business Travel 168ForeverLiving 201Franchise Expo 180FreeAgent, 121Funding Knight 104

l London Chamber of Commerce, 146London Small Business Centre 176

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Travel & Logistics

Property

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AMS Group 194Exsus 137FreeAgent 121Hayhursts 154 ICAEW 84Readsoft 23Rift Group 120

BSI Group 92 Business scene 138 Companies House 134London Chamber of Commerce, 146London Small Business Centre 176Run Your Business 156The Health&Safety People 155

Custodian Management 181Simply Business 8

Elite VA 153 Exela 44 FreeAgent 121

Readsoft 23

Sales Seek 138

WhosOff 43

Buckmore Park Karting 142

Business Travel Experts 190 Flight Centre Business Travel 168

Bits&PCs 182Cloud Direct 167IT Soho 157 M2 Computing 197 Total Group 128

Cara Stationary 7 Marler Haley 81Moo Print 97

All Square 161Experian 28Genshape Management 186GLE 25Just Cashflow 132 Natwest Business 88Rift Group 120

RT Page 26Same DayExpress Freight 103Volvo 45

Belvoir Lettings 86TrueLegal Solicitors, 183

Business scene 138 Franchise Expo 180Intro Biz 136 London Chamber of Commerce, 146MDS Event International 184The Friday Business club 192Your Business Community, 196

All Square 161 BSI Group 92Companies House 134HR Insight 87Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP 25The Health&Safety People 155The Intellectual Property Office 134True Legal Solicitors, 183

GI Telecom 129 RingCentral 41 Vodafone 2

Forever Living 201 The Zip Yard 18

Creare 3High Position 144Internet Business School 149One2Create 105Sign-Up.to Technologies 1Underwaterpistol 160

Angels Den 106Crowdcube 46Funding Knight 104Growth Street 162 Just Cashflow 132

Digital River 47Transaction Partnerships 98Underwaterpistol 160

Give a Grad a go 94Instant Impact 83Milkround 24

Three Seed 191 Underwaterpistol 160Webwax 159IT Soho 157Transactions Partnerships 98

B.E.S.T Technologies 100BSI Group 92 Company Shortcuts 125Exela 44Internet Business School 149 Progressive People Network 6 Realise Partners 101Unum 148

Elite Franchise 82London Chamber of Commerce, 146National Business Awards 80

Citrus HR 166Elite VA 153HR Business Alliance 200 HR Insight 87Readsoft 23The Health&Safety People 155Unum 148WhosOff 43

B.E.S.T Technologies 100Company Shortcuts 125 Definity 124Progressive People Network 6Realise Partners 101Shaa Wasmund 151Statton & Associates Coaching 199 The Best You Corporation 90The Business Booster 187The Rockstar Mentoring Group 152Vistage 19Wilson Luna 150

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Worried about processing payments online?

Meet our payments experts at stand 47

Relax. Digital River has it covered.Digital River World Payments enables businesses of any size – from start-ups to companies already selling online – to take card payments online via our secure, stable and easy solution. We have 20+ years’ experience and process €25+ billion in online transactions each year. Relax, we’ve got you covered.

Join our workshop “All you need to know about accepting payments online” or stop by stand 47 to discuss your specific payment needs or challenges.

Special event offer – save £99Sign up for our payment solution during the event and we’ll waive the set-up fee.

Apply on our stand 47 or visit http://bit.ly/elite-pay

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We’re funding growing UK BusinessesYour alternative to a bank overdraft or business loan.

Just Cash Flow PLC is a responsible specialist lender to UK Businesses.

We offer flexible funding solutions from £10,000 to £500,000 to businesses helping them manage their cash flow.

This means you can concentrate on running your business and not how you finance it. We work with you supporting your longer term funding challenges.

It is a straightforward application process.

A prompt funding decision is made by an experienced professional team of underwriters. They have a personal approach and you can even apply over the phone.

Once the facility is agreed, the money can be in your bank within 24 hours.

You can repay with no penalty and the sooner you repay then the less interest you pay.

We have a range of solutions for your funding needs.

To find out more go to justcashflow.com or call 0121 418 3772

Just Cash Flow PLC is registered at 1 Charterhouse Mews, Farringdon, London EC1M 6BB under Company number 08508165

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Jonathan Kini, head of small and SME business, Vodafone UK

Martin Brown, growth coach,GrowthAccelerator (Business Growth Service)

Nickie Hawton, co-founder, Definity Pete Cansdale, director, Definity

Richard Blanchard, director; & Steve Goodheart, e-commerce and operations specialist; Transaction Partnership

Becky Lewis, associate director, Pencil PR

Ben Kench, managing director, The Business Booster Ltd

Kieran Garvey, business development manager, Crowdcube

Heather Gopsil, event coordinator Companies House/IPO

Ketan Makwana, head of operations, Rockstar Startup

Nicola Cook, CEO, Company Shortcuts

Kickstart your business by discovering your USP

Unifying your business communications is easier than you think: save time and money

The Power of Engagement: Connecting with customers and colleagues

Take an e-Commerce growth check up

10 tips to grow your business

How can PR benefit your business?

Simply a better way to win business

The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding

Dealing with Companies House

How to triple your current sales in three months

A game plan for accelerated growth through a healthy sales engine

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45 MINUTESSteve Gilroy, chief executive, Vistage International UK

The 7 Key Skills of Successful Business Leaders

Growth, Export & FinancE

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Richard Stoney, head of UK solution management, ReadSoft

Martin Lucas, head of EMEA sales & support, RingCentral

Martin Keighery, head of lending, FundingKnight

David Ball, solutions architect IE MIET; & Kostas Papadopoulos, senior business development manager, British Gas

Matt Sperring, director of Channel Partners EMEA, Digital River

Tim Jackson, head of marketing strategy, Unum

Rosie Akenhead, manager of business outreach, Yelp

Ann Mary Wardman, managing director, HR Business Alliance

Sona Ondiha & David Winnie & Mark Lopatin, Ronald Baker Fletcher LLP

Jamie Allan, customer development manager, Experian

Greg Carter, CEO & founder, Growth Street

Insurance for micro-businesses: The ten point checklist

EnErgy pErformancE conTracTs

all you need to know about accepting payments online

Improve your finance operations in 2015

The new way of work: How to connect your business communications like never before

Why bother with wellbeing?

How To Handle online reviews about your Business

Do you have the right people in the right seats to drive growth in your business?

growing your business with peer- to-peer business lending

ronald fletcher Baker Legal Handbook for smEs & Entrepreneurs: part 1

How to protect and grow your business

The four key things to ask your lender before taking cash flow finance

NOTES

Natasha Doran, commercial relationship manager; & Katie Nelson, head of underwriting, Simply Business













WORKSHOP program

Dinah Regan, HR consultant, HR Insight


Sophie Hobson, editor, LondonLovesBusiness.com

Daniel Steeves, growth coach, Growth Accelerator (Business Growth Service)

10 things you need to know when you have employees

I’m a journalist, you’re a business: How to get me writing about you & other DIY PR tips

Business Risk and the Cloud

Getting started the Progressive way

Legal Handbook for SMEs & Entrepreneurs: Part 2

Simon Harmer, founder, Marmalade on toast

Representative from Intellectual Property Office


Jonathan Roberts & John O’Callaghan & Rudi Ramdurshan & David Burns, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

Chadwick Kirby, director of Partner Sales, Exela/Infusionsoft

Ben Kench, managing director, The Business Booster

Your idea – Your business– Our support

What is a brand and do I really need one?

The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding

Why some businesses thrive while others only survive

Simply a better way to win in your business

Steve Gilroy, chief executive, Vistage International UK

The 7 Key Skills of Successful Business Leaders

Natasha Doran, commercial relationship manager; & Katie Nelson, head of underwriting; Simply Business

Insurance for micro-businesses: The ten point checklist














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WORKSHOP program

Sacha Sorrell, founder and MD, Realise Partners

Jane Ollis, managing director, RIFT Research & Development

Jonathan MacDonald, founder, Thought Expansion Network

Lynsey Cowan, founder, Elite VA

Kay Saunders, campaigns manager, business sales, Volvo; & Simon Turner, director, Fleet 21


Kostas Papadopoulos, senior business development manager& Simon Stacey, senior propositions manager, British Gas

TBC

Entrepreneurial success factors to take your business to the next level

are you a cleverclogs? Get the Credit you deserve – how does £46,000 on average sound?

Unlocking your biggest business opportunities in this digitally enhanced world

How to attract more clients and income through the power of outsourcing

Driver safety isn’t sexy but it might save your business money!

A game plan for accelerated growth through a healthy sales engine

Ignore gas rules at your peril!

Martin Truman, director, TrueLegal

Built to Sell: The Insider’s Guide to a Successful 7 Figure Business Exit








ROOM 3 ROOM 4 NOTES


NLP BUSINESS STRATEGIESWith Richard Bandler and John La Valle6th & 7th May 2015

THE SECRETS of HYPNOSIS9th & 10th May 2015

LICENSED PRACTITIONER of NLP 11th-17th May 2015

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Focusing on the specific solutions start-ups can use to up their game, our workshops help, inform and inspire entrepreneurs, guiding them on how to employ the best tools to boost their businesses

Heather Gopsil, event coordinator Companies House Nicola Cook, CEO, Company Shortcuts

WorkshopSessionsMARCH 18

Dealing With CompanieS houSe

a game plan for aCCelerateD groWth through a healthy SaleS engine

Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply and makes that information available to the public. This workshop will help businesses decide which company structure suits them and tailor that structure to the nature of their sector. It will highlight the difference between a sole trader and a limited country, set out the options for incorporation, clearly explain the responsibilities of a director and outline the documents a company must file.

Cook has over 25 years under her belt in high-profile roles in recruiting, building, managing and motivating sales teams, as well as having penned the international best-selling books The Secrets of Success in Selling and A New You. In this workshop, delegates can devise strategies and templates to rev up their sales engine and empower their team, whilst avoiding any recruiting blunders. Taking a look at how other leaders have addressed their own challenges, this workshop will really help delegates soup up their sales.

Ben Kench, author, Selling For Dummies

Simply a better Way to Win in your buSineSS

Led by the UK’s number one sales and business growth specialist, this workshop promises to deliver fresh thinking on how businesses can achieve their fortunes. Kench will show delegates how to transform their profits and enlighten leaders on his conviction that it’s not all about cutting costs and grimly taking on all the world of business throws at you. Aimed at stimulating and inspiring fundamentally different approaches to enterprise, Kench challenges the small business norms and point to a better way to win.

March 18, 15:15 - 16:00, Workshop Room 2Kostas Papadopoulos, senior business development manager, British GasDavid Ball, solutions architect, IE MIET, British Gas

energy performanCe ContraCtS

For years, businesses have been tackling rising energy bills. Lucky for them, Kostas and David have been building up a vast understanding of energy reduction. Fully equipped with an MSc in renewable energy and an MBA focusing on the energy industry, they are the go-to guys for energy performance. The workshop will show delegates how to devise an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) to cut costs and reduce their carbon usage. Greener energy. More green in your pocket.

March 18, 10:15 - 11:00, Workshop Room 4




March 18, 13:15 - 14:00, Workshop Room 1 March 18, 16:15 - 17:00, Workshop Room 2

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GroWinG your buSineSS With peer -to-peer buSineSS lendinG

Martin Brown, growth coach, Growth Accelerator (Business Growth Service)

10 tipS to GroW your buSineSS With Value

As managing director for Elephants Child, Brown’s vision was to enable businesses to grow and improve profit, obtain a return on investment and enhance cash flow. With this workshop, Brown will help them realise growth and impart key learnings from some of the biggest success stories of the of the last year. Delegates will leave with a practical guide to help drive growth and improve cash flow and profit four times faster, as well as knowledge on how they can gain stronger personal engagement and satisfaction.

In another life, Keighery managed corporate clients for NatWest before becoming a partner at Clydesdale Bank but now he is the go-to man at Funding Knight for money matters. His workshop can show businesses the benefits of peer-to-peer business lending, how to secure additional funds through alternative finance and reasons why they should consider raising funds to support business growth. It will help delegates better understand alternative funding and how it can be used in the different areas of their businesses.

Kieran Garvey, business development manager, Crowdcube Nickie Hawton and Pete Cansdale, co-founders, Definity

Jamie Allan, customer development manager, Experian

the riSe of equity CroWdfundinG

the poWer of enGaGement: ConneCtinG With CuStomerS and ColleaGueS

hoW to proteCt and GroW your buSineSS

Few finance options are as hot at the moment as equity crowdfunding. This workshop will help delegates understand the crowdfunding landscape in the UK and feel comfortable in planning and executing a successful equity crowdfunding campaign for their businesses. The session will explore some of the core crowdfunding models, the UK’s key players, the ins-and-outs of equity crowdfunding and the Crowdcube application process, as well as providing insightful tips and tricks to successfully secure investment.

This workshop explores the importance of employee engagement, as well as the links between how staff feel, how they behave towards customers and how those customers feel about the business in return. Hosted by two experts in specialist business consultancy, this session centres on the measurement and improvement of employees’ interactions with customers. It focuses on the balance between rational and emotional engagement, measuring the impact it has on colleague behaviour and its links to customer advocacy.

For many business owners, managing cashflow can be a real tightrope walk. This workshop will discuss the latest views and best practice for protecting businesses from financial risks. Invaluable for start-ups and SMEs, this session will see Experian’s credit experts discuss how to improve cash flow, reduce the risk of bad debt and provide seven key tips delegates can use to achieve a healthy credit score. With a focus on customer and supplier performance, this workshop will provide tools to help nurture your business.

Matt Sperring, director of Channel Partners EMEA, Digital River

all you need to knoW about aCCeptinG paymentS online

This workshop will cover the nitty gritty of online payments, providing businesses with a step-by-step guide to accepting customer payments via a website. Delegates will learn how astute handling of online payments can help grow their business internationally, whilst learning of the security considerations involved in preventing fraud and how to avoid hidden costs. The session will be led by Sperring, who holds extensive experience of working with some of Europe’s largest payment services providers and alternate payment methods.

Martin Keighery, head of lending, FundingKnight


March 18, 14:15 - 15:00, Workshop Room 4March 18, 11:15 - 12:00, Workshop Room 4


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The neW Way of Work: hoW To connecT your buSineSS communicaTionS like never before

Stoney has over ten years of expertise and inside knowledge of the automation industry; nobody is better placed to identify areas where businesses can realise efficiency gains within their finance department through automation. In this workshop, he will advise businesses on how to significantly improve visibility over day-to-day cashflow and position for sustained growth with a more scalable finance model. Delegates will learn how cloud-based invoice processing works in order to avoid late payment penalties and losing invoices.

Phone systems have come a long way and chances are businesses may not be taking advantage of new communication technology that could transform the way things are done. During this workshop, Lucas will show delegates how to transform business communications with flexible, low-cost and innovative technology to ensure businesses never miss a customer call again. The session will run through how to take advantage of an all-inclusive solution with robust features and improve collaboration through effortless conferencing and HD video calls.

Becky Lewis, founder, Pencil PR

Greg Carter, CEO & founder, Growth Street Ann Mary Wardman, managing director, HR Business Alliance UK & Eire

Richard Stoney, head of UK solution management, ReadSoft

hoW can Pr benefiT your buSineSS?

The 4 key ThingS To aSk your lender before Taking caSh floW finance

do you have The righT PeoPle in The righT SeaTS To drive groWTh in your buSineSS?

imProve your finance oPeraTionS in 2015

As a CIPR accredited professional, Lewis has years of experience in helping businesses raise their profile in the media from local to national level campaigns. The aim of this workshop is to bring a fresh approach to PR, going back to basics, to lay out the bare essentials of a successful campaign. Whilst tackling the myths and benefits of PR, this workshop will teach simple tools with which delegates can create a DIY PR campaign, offering bitesize tips on building awareness of brand identity and how PR can be applied to everyday situations.

Many business owners contemplate how to leave their business at retirement. But those thoughts tend to centre on finances, rather than whether the company has the people and skills required to develop and grow. Wardman’s passion lies in working with businesses to link individual and team actions to the strategy of the business. This session will help delegates understand their stage of growth, evaluate their options, make effective choices and formulate a succession plan that will help the business continue to grow.

Finding the most cost-effective cash flow finance can be a challenge, particularly given the increased range of options available. The goal of this workshop is to help leaders navigate the options for cash flow finance and show how to select the lender that best suits individual needs. Carter will show leaders how to make their business look attractive to different types of lenders, minimise the time spent on managing the facility and present their company to secure the lowest cost offer whilst avoiding any hidden fees.




Martin McKenzie, founder, PPN

Martin Lucas, head of EMEA sales & support, RingCentral

kickSTarT your buSineSS by diScovering your uSP

Business lacking a certain je ne sais quoi? Need something to help it stand out from the crowd? Then look no further. This workshop will help businesses to identify and leverage their unique selling point (USP) to stand out in sectors that are chock-a-block with competitors. McKenzie is the go-to for many of the top chief executives in the UK and can help delegates discover some of the tips that the top 1% of business leaders use. They will also learn how to utilise USPs to make a substantial difference in their business and how to create a niche in a crowded marketplace.



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Sona Ondiha & David Winnie & Mark Lopatin, Ronald Baker Fletcher LLP

Natasha Doran, commercial relationship manager, Simply Business & Katie Nelson, head of underwriting, Simply Business

Ketan Makwana, head of operations, Rockstar Startup

Richard Blanchard, director;& Steve Goodheart, senior e-commerce consultant, Transaction Partnerships

LegaL Handbook for SMeS & entrepreneurS: part 1

InSurance for MIcro-buSIneSSeS: tHe ten poInt cHeckLISt

HoW to trIpLe your current SaLeS In tHree MontHS

take an e-coMMerce groWtH cHeck up

With over half a century of commercial law credentials, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP Solicitors bring this two-part workshop to delegates that explains the various business structures available to SMEs in order for entrepreneurs to choose which best fits their business. With most companies employing staff, it is vital to seek guidance on all matters of employer / employee responsibility and on handling issues such as disciplinary and grievance procedures. This workshop will inform employers on how to manage HR effectively to boost productivity.

For almost every business, a tailored insurance policy is a must. With over 300,000 customers and counting, Simply Business is now the UK’s biggest insurance broker for small businesses. This workshop covers the insurance essentials, including everything from public and employer’s liability to solutions built for specific trades. With Simply Business’s handy insurance kit, in this quick session business owners will be able to discover the right insurance for them supported by a ten-point cover checklist and Q&As with leading experts.

Makwana’s renowned reputation precedes him for all the right reasons; this serial entrepreneur has helped to deliver £12m of funding to support over 2,200 UK businesses. This workshop will show how Rockstar overhauled its marketing and sales model, a bold move which saw sales triple and heavily reduced its overall budget. Makwana can show business leaders what marketing strategies to use and how to keep track of conversions to maximise return on a company’s spend. After all, who doesn’t want to triple their sales?

Blanchard and Goodheart are undoubtedly the UK’s leading e-commerce experts. They aim to give entrepreneurs a new perspective on the potential of their e-commerce business and help to pinpoint inhibitors to growth. With a strong focus on the customer buying journey, this workshop enables businesses to identify and harness the potential of e-commerce and tailor it to suit loyal customers whilst pocketing profit. A Practical Health Checklist is also available should medicine be needed for woozy e-commerce businesses at a later date.




March 18, 13:15 – 14:00, Workshop Room 2

Steve Gilroy, chief executive, Vistage International UK Jonathan Kini, head of small and SME business, Vodafone UK

tHe 7 key SkILLS of SucceSSfuL buSIneSS LeaderS

unIfyIng your buSIneSS coMMunIcatIonS IS eaSIer tHan you tHInk: Save tIMe and Money

With expertise from the world’s leading chief-executive organisation, delegates can expect to leave this workshop as fully fledged business leaders. Each participant will use a simple scoring sheet during the workshop, which is designed to give delegates a clear picture of their strengths and weaknesses and an action plan to optimise leadership skills for better business results. Here, business leaders can pinpoint what is needed to be successful and harness this newfound knowledge to prosper in their industry.

Kini manages and supports Vodafone’s work with SMEs to help them make the best use of technology to realise their business ambitions. This session will give an overview of Vodafone’s One Net Business solution and, with the help of video case studies, will demonstrate how One Net can help to address common business challenges. Delegates will learn to unravel the common myths around unified communications, understand how One Net works and how it can scale flexibly as the needs of the business change and grow.


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Ben Kench, managing direcotr, The Business Booster

Simply a better Way to Win in your buSineSS

Led by the UK’s number one sales and business growth specialist, this workshop promises to deliver fresh thinking on how businesses can achieve their fortunes. Kench will show delegates how to transform their profits and enlighten leaders on his conviction that it’s not all about cutting costs and grimly taking on all the world of business throws at you. Aimed at stimulating and inspiring fundamentally different approaches to enterprise, Kench challenges the small business norms and point to a better way to win.


Cook has over 25 years under her belt in high-profile roles in recruiting, building, managing and motivating sales teams, as well as having penned the international best-selling books The Secrets of Success in Selling and A New You. In this workshop, delegates can devise strategies and templates to rev up their sales engine and empower their team, whilst avoiding any recruiting blunders. Taking a look at how other leaders have addressed their own challenges, this workshop will really help delegates soup up their sales.

a game plan for accelerated groWth through a healthy SaleS engine

Tim Jackson, head of marketing strategy, Unum

Why bother With Wellbeing?

Jackson is a firm believer that income protection is a great back-up plan for UK employers and employees in the event of long-term illness and injury. Wellbeing is a crucial component for employees, meaning employers can become more desirable by adopting a wellbeing policy, and a considerate attitude is vital in maintaining a supply of talented employees within an organisation. Jackson will explore the need for an effective wellbeing strategy and show how each business must cater a strategy to suit the needs of their business and employees.

Rosie Akenhead, manager of business outreach, Yelp

hoW to handle online revieWS about your buSineSS

In today’s world of social media, social sharing and reviewing, there is an exponential opportunity for businesses to harness the huge power of the people. It’s true that an online buzz about a business is great free publicity. However, when a customer takes to the web to challenge a business with a complaint or bad review, it’s vital to deal with it appropriately, particularly as the world is always watching. Akenhead will arm delegates with ways to respond to customer comments online whilst maintaining a strong brand voice and a positive reputation.

Kostas Papadopoulos, senior business development manager& Simon Stacey, senior propositions manager, British Gas

ignore gaS ruleS at your peril!

Annual safety checks are a legal requirement and yet, shockingly, 52% of businesses admitted to not knowing how often they were obliged to undergo safety checks on gas appliances. In this session, delegates will gain a better understanding of their legal obligations around health and safety and how to reduce their risk of prosecution, as well as improving the energy efficiency of their business. They will leave this workshop better informed about the EPC journey and how to correctly assess the various business benefits.

March 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Workshop Room 2 March 19, 11:15 - 12.00, Workshop Room 4

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Few finance options are as hot at the moment as equity crowdfunding. This workshop will help delegates understand the crowdfunding landscape in the UK and feel comfortable in planning and executing a successful equity crowdfunding campaign for their businesses. The session will explore some of the core crowdfunding models, the UK’s key players, the ins-and-outs of equity crowdfunding and the Crowdcube application process, as well as providing insightful tips and tricks to successfully secure investment.

The RiSe of equiTy CRoWdfunding

Regan’s forte lies with assisting small businesses in people palavers, she believes that happy, engaged and productive employees help contribute to endless success. This workshop outlines the qualms of people management; here managers can learn the practical ideas needed to implement best practice within their business and stay on the right side of employment law. Pointers will be given on how to manage sickness absence, appraisals and job descriptions along with their contact types to enable businesses to accomplish their goals.

Led by the editor of LondonLovesBusiness.com, the business website championing London’s SMEs, this workshop will show delegates how to grab journalist’s attention. Hobson has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs and spotlighted them in national, consumer and trade press. She will teach delegates how to build relationships with the press, providing her top tips on how to write a killer press release, stay visible on social media and create a proactive PR plan to ensure that all eyes are on their business.

Dinah Regan, HR consultant, HR Insight Sophie Hobson, editor, LondonLovesBusiness.com

10 ThingS you need To knoW When you have employeeS

i’m a jouRnaliST, you’Re a buSineSS: hoW To geT me WRiTing abouT you & oTheR diy pR TipS

Chadwick Kirby, director of partner sales, Exela/Infusionsoft

Why Some buSineSSeS ThRive While oTheRS only SuRvive

In this workshop, owners of small businesses will take the first steps to get organised, grow sales and save time. Learn how to secure small-business success by implementing lifecycle marketing and Infusionsoft. Owners can learn how to harness the power of automation to deliver exceptional customer service whilst increasing lead and conversion flow. This exciting workshop informs delegates of practical steps that can be implemented immediately to increase revenue whilst boosting the time left on the clock.

Daniel Steeves, growth coach, GrowthAccelerator (Business Growth Service)

buSineSS RiSk and The Cloud

It’s not without reason that Canadian-born tech-head Steeves is considered a thought leader; his broad knowledge across cloud technology and digital transformations can help even technological naïfs mitigate the risks of using the cloud. This business-focused discussion will focus heavily on risk management and choosing appropriate cloud vendors to implement strategies. Delegates will leave with a clear understanding of cloud as a business investment and a sense of which cloud solutions – public, private and hybrid – are right for them.

Lynsey Cowan, founder, Elite VA

hoW To aTTRaCT moRe ClienTS and inCome ThRough The poWeR of ouTSouRCing

Cowan formed Elite VA to provide essential business services support, ensure clients stay ahead of their game and allow them the freedom achieve success. She will discuss the solutions that will allow leaders to expand their companies by attracting more clients, increasing income and reducing the time invested so they can keep their passion for the business alive. Delegates will be able to focus on achieving results, pinpoint exactly what they can afford to outsource and gain a greater understanding of its myriad benefits.




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Are you A cleverclogS? get the credit you deServe – hoW doeS £46,000 on AverAge Sound?



your ideA – your buSineSS – our Support

Simon Harmer, founder, Marmalade on toastRepresentative from Intellectual Property Office

WhAt iS A brAnd And do i reAlly need one?

Led by the founder himself, see how Harmer helped his award-winning creative agency deliver a number of branding projects and learn the importance of strong branding from conception to delivery. Delegates will delve into the world of branding and learn how creativity in branding can work wonders for their businesses. This interactive workshop promises to deliver vital branding musts by the means of ‘Bulls**t Bingo’, which challenges delegates to tick off all of the ridiculous business jargon throughout the course of the workshop.

Intellectual property (IP) is any form of original creation – from music to machinery. The Intellectual Property Office is responsible for implementing the national framework governing intellectual property rights and for promoting the UK’s interests in the development of the international Intellectual property rights system. This workshop will identify the main types of IP rights and help delegates work through some of the red tape processes. They will learn how to protect all of their IP with patents, design rights and trademarks.

Sacha Sorrell, founder and managing director, Realise Partners

entrepreneuriAl SucceSS fActorS to tAke your buSineSS to the next level

Sorrell has senior experience in international management and executive coaching, helping the likes of Shell, Unilever and BP. His interactive workshop will enable participants to evaluate their business based on entrepreneurial success factors and leave with an action plan to take their own business to the next level. Leaders will understand and evaluate their business to devise a practical action plan to improve it through the identifying of business strengths. This workshop will also provide the opportunity to network with other leaders.


getting StArted the progreSSive WAy

In the second round of PPN’s double-header, McKenzie will explain how identifying and leveraging the right contacts can grow a thriving business – without having to blow all of its capital on marketing. This workshop will demonstrate how forming the right relationships is key for entrepreneurs to find new ways to bring in revenue without the hefty cost of advertising, as well as providing insight into getting those relationships where they need to be. Come along to learn the power of leveraging the professional network.

Jonathan Roberts & John O’Callaghan & Rudi Ramdurshan & David BurnsJane Ollis, managing director, RIFT Research & Development

legAl hAndbook for SMeS & entrepreneurS: pArt 2

Protecting IP can be vital in building a brand; fortunately the second half of this workshop tackles the ins and outs of intellectual property. Delegates will be able to point out the importance of addressing all matters of protecting what is theirs within intellectual property rights including trademarks, patents, copyright and design rights. Learn how to enter the world of commercial leasing without the expense of legal advice, whilst enforcing a back-up plan to recover that sums that are owed to the business.

Could your SME be entitled to a game-changing amount of money? The Research & Development Tax Credit scheme is a government subsidy and is the UK’s single largest funding resource for innovative businesses. RIFT will tell you if your SME is eligible; it’s 100% successful in helping its clients gain tax relief and has helped SMEs claim back an average of £46,000. Ollis is a former environmental scientist, biochemist, intern for NASA and business fellow of Oxford University and his passion lies in helping SMEs realise their dreams.

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Driver Safety iSn’t Sexy but it might Save your buSineSS money!

built to Sell: the inSiDer’S guiDe to a SucceSSful 7 figure buSineSS exit


Steve Gilroy, chief executive, Vistage International UK

the 7 Key SKillS of SucceSSful buSineSS leaDerS

unlocKing your biggeSt buSineSS opportunitieS in thiS Digitally enhanceD WorlD

With expertise from the world’s leading chief-executive organisation, delegates can expect to leave this workshop as fully fledged business leaders. Each participant will use a simple scoring sheet during the workshop, which is designed to give delegates a clear picture of their strengths and weaknesses and an action plan to optimise leadership skills for better business results. Here, business leaders can pinpoint what is needed to be successful and harness this newfound knowledge to prosper in their industry.



Jonathan MacDonald, founder, Thought Expansion Network

Martin Truman, director, TrueLegalMarch 19, 10:15 - 11:00, Workshop Room 3

TrueLegal has worked with around 3,000 SME owners over the last 15 years to help them to ensure maximum return when preparing to buy or sell a business. Truman’s workshop is full of top tips to unlock maximum exit value, as well as all the questions that a business owner should ask a prospective professional advisor. With knowledge drawn upon the firm’s previous success, delegates will leave with a clear understanding of drivers of value, the tools to manage business sale and insider tips on doing it right the first time.

MacDonald is a world-renowned speaker who unlocks unique insights about the potential of technology. He is an adviser to businesses including Google, Apple and IKEA and is founder of the Thought Expansion Network. MacDonald will offer extensive insider information from behind the scenes of some of the most powerful CEOs and CTOs across the world. This session will help delegates expand their thinking in order to understand and interpret the current landscape and address their biggest challenge or most burning question.

Jonathan Roberts & John O’Callaghan & Rudi Ramdurshan & David Burns Kay Saunders, campaigns manager, business sales, Volvo; Simon Turner, director, Fleet 21

One in three company car drivers every year will be involved in a road accident and everyone who drives for business – even in their own car – holds some liability. Saunders holds nearly two decades in the motor trade and Turner co-founded Fleet 21, the UK’s leading driver training consultancy. Together, they can educate business leaders on how to minimise driver risks and how knowledge on driver education and safety can save money and protect a company’s profits.

inSurance for micro-buSineSSeS: the ten point checKliSt

Natasha Doran, commercial relationship manager, Simply Business & Katie Nelson, head of underwriting, Simply Business

For almost every business, a tailored insurance policy is a must. With over 300,000 customers and counting, Simply Business is now the UK’s biggest insurance broker for small businesses. This workshop covers the insurance essentials, including everything from public and employer’s liability to solutions built for specific trades. With Simply Business’s handy insurance kit, in this quick session business owners will be able to discover the right insurance for them supported by a ten-point cover checklist and Q&As with leading experts.


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British Gas Business makes energy more affordable for businesses. It can help companies save money using the latest technology, everyday best practice and technical surveys teamed with detailed energy reports.

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bsigroup.co.uk

With over 30 years of accountancy experience combined with dynamic solutions tailored to your financial needs, AMS Corporate are here to help businesses with a friendly, tailored accountancy service.

groupams.co.uk

With an ethos to provide the most professional and effective recovery solution to clients, All Square Legal has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of debt recovery and property law.

allsquarelaw.com

Buckmore Park is a floodlit kart circuit, offering various team-building activities. For business meetings or product launches, Buckmore’s conference centre can cater for groups up to 210 delegates.

buckmore.co.uk

Belvoir Lettings brand focuses on its core principles of being professional and delivering exceptional customer service. It has a high standing within the lettings sector and constantly exceeds clients’ expectations.

belvoir.co.uk

Gain the advantage and increase your sales by up to 300%. Dramatically improve relationships and increase the lifetime value with your customers. Reduce employee turnover and enhance company culture with B.E.S.T. Technologies. besttechnologies.co.in

Bits and PCs is a computer support and supplies company established in 2010. Its team specialises in consumer- and SME-level IT in London and consists of engineers with numerous years of experience.

bapcs.co.uk

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Business Scene is a support network for SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. It’s a community both on and offline helping and connecting members, creating an environment for doing business and raising profile.

business-scene.com

Business Travel Experts save businesses’ time and money by booking their travel arrangements. It has access to over £3bn worth of buying power, saving their customers an average of £100 per flight.

btexperts.co.uk

citrusHR is very proud of its fresh, disruptive and distinctly affordable new HR support service. It aims to help employers set themselves free from the restrictive burden of employment red tape.

citrushr.com

Crowdcube is the world’s leading investment crowdfunding platform, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to to take control of raising funding from their own network of friends family, customers and strangers.

crowdcube.com

Company Shortcuts is an innovative sales acceleration agency, offering a complete sales solution to ambitious business leaders and delivering profitable growth through a range of products, services and events.

companyshortcuts.com

Get the human element of customer interactions right and you can build positive, profitable, long-term relationships. Definity helps organisations create maximum impact with customers and colleagues.

definity-uk.com

Want to grow your online sales? Digital River helps you take card payments online via its secure, stable and easy solution. Over the past two decades 10,000+ firms have trusted it to process their online payments.

digitalriver.com

Cloud Direct eliminates the risk of integrating multiple cloud vendors by pre-packaging cloud technologies into single, proven industry solutions. You get one point of contact, one monthly bill and 24/7 support.

clouddirect.net/solutions

Creare is a full-service website design and search marketing company specialising in small- to medium-sized businesses. Services include e-commerce, CMS, social media, SEO, PPC and video production.

creare.co.uk

Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply and makes that information available to the public across the whole of the UK.

companieshouse.gov.uk

With a hands-on approach, Cara Stationary offers a unique portfolio of office services to keep your business running smoothly. Whether you need paper and pens or an office refit, you’ll find it all at Cara Stationery.

carastationery.co.uk

Custodian Insurance works with brokers, trade associations and businesses to offer products that are easy, high-value and backed by blue chip insurers. Its ultimate aim is to protect business reputation.

custodianinsurance.co.uk

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Forever Living has provided ordinary people with an extraordinary business – one with real potential, uncapped earnings and proven results. It is a financially stable company that is both cash-rich and debt-free.

foreverliving.com

FreeAgent is a multi award-winning online accounting system designed for small businesses and freelancers. It helps manage expenses and invoices, link bank accounts, forecast tax and submit VAT returns online.

freeagent.com

FundingKnight provides businesses with access to flexible finance for growth, which rides to the rescue of savers and borrowers. You can borrow from £25,000 - £500,000 for up to five years.

fundingknight.com

Using FranchiseExpo.co.uk, businesses can search the best brands available by name, investment level, industry sectoror available locations. It also includes news compiled by a team of franchise experts.

franchiseexpo.co.uk

Exsus International provides tailor-made solutions to companies and high net-worth individuals worldwide. It has expertise in international tax planning, corporate administration, accounting and auditing.

exsusinternational.com

Flight Centre Business Travel provides total travel solutions. Its clients have access to the widest range of travel services, thanks to the negotiating strength of its worldwide group Flight Centre Limited.

flightcentre.co.uk/business-travel

Genshape Management is an accounting firm specialising in international tax planning, offshore company formation and opening offshore bank accounts. It also offers a range of management services.

genshape.com

Genesis Interface Telecom provides cloud-based VoIP solutions, broadband, fixed-line services, business mobile, CRM systems and cloud call centre solutions. It also offers call termination and traditional PBX solutions.

gitelecom.co.uk

Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools. It helps businesses manage credit risk, prevent fraud and target their marketing offers.

experian.co.uk

Elite VA offers virtual office support to SMEs ranging from client liaison and events management to executive PA support and bookkeeping, as well as providing specialist skills in social media management.

eliteva.co.uk

Exela is the leading Infusionsoft partner and specialist, selling and providing support and training around Infusionsoft’s marketing and CRM platform to help small businesses grow and save time in the process.

exela.co.uk

Elite Franchise is the franchising industry insider’s publication of choice. An essential part of the Elite Business family, this bi-monthly magazine is the go-to for the latest franchise news and views.

elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk

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Instant Impact is the UK’s leading intern and graduate recruitment agency. It specialises in assisting exciting start-ups and SMEs to attract, recruit and retain the very best graduate talent.

instant-impact.com

Hayhurst provides a range of outsourced accounting services that help businesses of all sizes. It will work with an enterprise to provide a high-quality service tailored to meet its needs.

hayhursts.net

High Position is a digital marketing agency delivering great ROI from online marketing. It is a trusted Google Partner and specialises in implementing strategies that marry SEO, PPC and UX together.

highposition.com

HR Business Alliance is a collaboration of independently owned consulting and coaching professionals within the HR and business strategy fields. It provides resources to help clients to expand their services.

hrbusinessalliance.co.uk

HR Insight provides HR support and advice to SMEs across a wide range of industry sectors. Its experienced team of specialists focus on offering commercially appropriate solutions catering to each business.

hrinsight.co.uk

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) is an easy way to access specialist guidance, with a free initial consultation to SMEs looking for qualified advice that will help them grow their businesses.

icaew.com

Give A Grad A Go is the UK’s leading graduate recruitment specialist. It works with a huge range of fantastic companies, placing a significant number of high-quality candidates every day.

giveagradago.com

GLE helps hundreds of businesses across the UK and Europe each year. It is a leading national provider of unsecured loans to businesses including start-up and growth loans with mentoring and business support.

gle.co.uk

Growth Accelerator (Business Growth Service) is a government-backed service that offers support to businesses with the potential to improve and grow. It does this by providing tailored support.

growthaccelerator.com

Growing your business in a digital age should be easier. A Growth Street overdraft can simplify cashflow management. Access up to £150,000, only pay interest on what you use and make repayments when it suits you.

growthstreet.co.uk

The Internet Business School was founded by online entrepreneur Simon Coulson. It provides accredited internet marketing courses, teaching the essentials of boosting your business online.

internetbusinessschool.com

Introbiz hosts weekly business networking events in 50 fabulous locations around the world. It is passionate about bringing businesses together to network, while having fun with like-minded professionals.

introbiz.co.uk

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Marmalade on Toast is a creative agency specialising in branding. Their focus on creating or repositioning brands using a well defined, strategic process helps them to deliver award-winning creative work.

marmaladeontoast.co.uk

Milkround is the UK’s most widely used graduate recruitment website, with a database of over 800,000 students and graduates. Netting over 500,000 visits per month it offers a targeted approach to recruitment.

milkround.com

MOO is an award-winning online print company. It makes premium-quality products, including business cards, stickers and MiniCards that are perfect for businesses to use for networking and self-promotion.

uk.moo.com

There have never been so many options available to fund a business, which can make things confusing. NatWest provides customers with funding support, directly or through signposting to an array of schemes.

business.natwest.com

Marler Haley offers a comprehensive range of display and exhibition equipment including roller banner stands, pop-up display stands, outdoor displays and flags, display boards, literature holders and tablecloths.

marlerhayley.co.uk

M2 Computing provides flexible, affordable IT consultancy and systems support. With a proven track record of delivering tailored IT solutions, it is committed to delivering an excellent service to customers.

m2computing.co.uk

London Small Business Centre has supported 22,000 businesses and trained more than 13,000 people. Its mission is to provide the best business advice, training and access to finance in the UK.

smallbusinesscentre.org.uk

MDS Events is the result of several years’ experience in the field of events management. It assists, organises and manages personal as well as corporate events, providing a truly bespoke management service.

mds-events.com

Just Cash Flow funds new and growing UK businesses, providing a flexible cash facility from £20,000 to £500,000. It’s the cash you need, when you need it, so you can get on with running your business.

justcashflow.com

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is a hugely influential organisation, recognised as the voice of London business whilst remaining an independent support and networking organisation.

londonchamber.co.uk

IT Soho has been providing local businesses with IT support in London for nearly a decade. Its services include repairs, maintenance and onsite technicians’ support to deal with any of their client’s IT issues.

itsoho.co.uk

The National Business Awards is the flagship awards programme that rewards excellence across all sectors. It’s organised by UBM, which organises many of the world’s largest exhibitions, conferences and awards.

nationalbusinessawards.co.uk

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SalesSeek is a London-based startup that provides essential sales and marketing tools. Combining CRM and marketing automation, it provides a single design-led application with action-oriented visualisations.

salesseek.net

The name says it all. Same Day Express Freight provides clients with time-critical, door-to-door transports for the UK and Europe using any size or type of vehicle. It is secure, reliable and cost effective.

samedayexpressfreight.com

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One2create has been providing digital marketing and web design to clients since 2002. It works with businesses, collaborating with them to meet their individual requirements and help them achieve their goals.

one2create.co.uk

Realise Partners is an invitation-only membership organisation. It helps businesses tackle challenges and improve their organisation results to achieve increased personal, leadership and business growth.

realisepartners.com

RingCentral’s high-quality and reliable cloud-phone solution meets the needs of modern distributed and mobile workforces, while eliminating the expense and complications of traditional hardware-based systems.

ringcentral.co.uk

ReadSoft simplifies business for organisations of all sizes. It provides applications for the automation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales order processing and multichannel mailroom automation.

readsoft.com

Pencil PR is a boutique PR agency based near the seaside on the sunny south coast of the UK. It prides itself on offering friendly, efficient PR and copywriting services to develop a stronger brand image for your firm.

pencil-pr.co.uk

RT Page offers a complete third-party logistics service to all online e-commerce retailers. Whether you are a start-up or a long-established company, it adapts its service to your individual requirements.

rtpage.co.uk

Run Your Business Online specialises in online bookkeeping, online business systems and cloud integration to help streamline businesses, improve efficiency and ultimately make more money.

rybo.co.uk

Ronald Fletcher Baker is a leading international commercial law firm. It offers a full range of legal services, specialising in advising entrepreneurs and SMEs and helping individuals with their personal affairs.

rfblegal.co.uk

Thousands of SMEs have received tax reimbursements from the government for R&D. RIFT Research & Development has helped companies claim back £46,000 on average – a great cash injection for any business.

riftresearch.com

Progressive People Network is a chain of networks connecting like-minded business owners who have one thing in common: they desire to be progressive in all areas of their business in 2015.

ppnworld.com

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The Zip Yard’s yellow and black colours are springing up on high streets across the UK. It offers a full range of clothing repair and tailoring and a one-hour express service for hems, zips and minor repairs.

thezipyard.com

Three Seed is a full-service, cost-effective design and development agency that offers a friendly and transparent service. It talks directly to designers and developers whilst bypassing the middleman.

threeseed.co.uk

If you believe your company’s success relies on leadership and your shared vision and values, S&A Coaching is here to help businesses achieve their targets and goals and get to where they want to be.

s-and-a-coaching.co.uk

The Best You Corporation is a multi-faceted company combining skill sets and bringing personal development to the fore. It specialises in seminars and media events with highly experienced staff on hand.

thebestyoucorporation.co

With the Business Booster, clients are guaranteed results through specialised sales and business growth coaching, CRM systems integration and creative marketing. If you are looking for growth, look no further.

thebusinessbooster.co.uk

The Friday Business Club helps entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers grow through its network. Its flagship events allowing members from across the UK to meet up in one central place.

fridaybusinessclub.com

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) can help you get the right type of protection for your creation It’s the government body responsible for granting intellectual property rights.

gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office

The Health and Safety People provides cost-effective assistance in health and safety, employment law, payroll, ISO compliance, environmental services and training. It offers advice to minimise business risk.

thsp.co.uk

The Rockstar Mentoring Group is the UK’s number one mentoring and investment company for entrepreneurs. It now has four companies in the group, including its first new Rockstar Hub.

rockstargroup.co.uk

Simply Business is an online brokerage service delivering policies tailored to individual businesses. It has a team of insurance specialists and employs over 250 people across London and Northampton.

simplybusiness.co.uk

Shaa Wasmund is a serial entrepreneur and has worked with the likes of Dyson and Bob Geldof to name but a few. Visit stand 151 to learn about running a business, writing a book or creating awesome content!

shaa.com

Sign-Up.to is a multi-channel marketing platform that enables businesses of all sizes to effectively communicate with customers via email, SMS and social media and get a great return on marketing.

signupto.com

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Underwaterpistol is a digital design agency driven by creativity with a commercial outlook. It builds businesses online, specialising in web design, e-commerce, digital assets and branding.

underwaterpistol.com

A company that needs no introduction, Vodafone was the first mobile network in the UK to offer calls and texts internationally. It was also the first UK operator to truly own both a fixed and mobile network.

vodafone.co.uk

Unum is one of the UK’s leading financial protection insurers, selling income protection, critical illness cover and life insurance. It’s been around for over 40 years and helps the UK’s workforce have a back-up plan.

unum.co.uk

Volvo Car UK has teamed up with the likes of Specsavers, Roadhawk and HERE Maps to bring customers discounted advice and demonstrate how good safety practices can save businesses money.

www.volvocars.com/uk

Webwax offers web design services to the UK and beyond. It creates websites that are engaging, simple to navigate and have good SEO as a cornerstone of the build to boost a business’s online presence.

webwax.co.uk

Vistage assembles and facilitates private advisory groups for MDs, CEOs, senior executives and business owners. Its 18,000 plus members participate in monthly, chair-led private advisory meetings.

vistage.co.uk

Transaction Partnership is a specialist e-commerce retail consultancy that helps brands and retailers to ‘go or grow’ online. Its aim is to help its clients grow a high-quality e-commerce business.

transactionpartnership.com

Total Group’s mission is to make IT easy, taking away the burden and enabling customers to focus on their core business. It specialises in SMEs, offering a complete managed service or supporting existing IT teams.

totalgroup.co.uk

TrueLegal Solicitors is a niche business law firm. It provides fixed-price commercial legal advice to business owners and entrepreneurs when buying, selling, growing or moving their company.

truelegal.co.uk

Big or small, every company needs to know WhosOff. Over 2,000 companies already manage staff leave through WhosOff.com, the platform that helps companies see who’s off on what day with award-winning satisfaction.

whosoff.com

Wilson Luna is an internationally recognised, small-business expert that helps thousands of businesses produce outstanding results. His access to top CEOs has enabled him to distill powerful success strategies.

wilsonluna.com

Your Business Community exists to provide support for 21st century businesses. With an appreciation of start-ups, it organises a number of events, including networking, business shows and seminars.

yourbusinesscommunity.co.uk

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Shoreditch High Street(5 mins walk)

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Travel by Rail, Overground and UndergroundThe venue is easily reached by rail, Overground and Underground, with the closest stations being:Aldgate East Underground Station (5 minute walk) on the District and Hammersmith & City LineAldgate Underground Station (5 minute walk) on the Metropolitan Line and Circle Line Shoreditch High Street (6 minute walk) on the Overground

Travel by BusTravelling by bus? There is a regular service which stops by the venue, this includes:

West End – 8, 55 & 242East London – 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242 & 388South London – 35, 47, 48, 78 & 149The City – 26, 55, 242, 243 & 388

For 24 hour London travel information you can call +44 (0)20 7222 1234 or visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Travel by roadIf you’re travelling by road and using a SatNav, the venue postcode is E1 6QL.There are a number of car parks located at the Old Truman Brewery – these include:

Brick Lane Car Park – 80 car capacity* (£8.00 per day)Hanbury Street Car Park – 80 car capacity* (£12.00 per day)White’s Row – 434 car capacity* (£2.00 per hour)Fairchild Place, Plough Yard (£5 for 4 hours, £10 for 12 hours)*Car parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis so don’t arrive too late

The Old Truman Brewery is right on the edge of the Congestion Charge Zone so be sure to plan your route carefully! More information about the Congestion Charge Zone can be seen here. Additional car parking is also available at the Great Eastern Street NCP Car Park (125 spaces, £6.10 per 2 hours), which is just a 10 minute walk to the venue.

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ABOUT SHOREDITCH

SHOREDITCH

Picking a location for an event is rarely a foregone conclusion but there are few places in London more appropriate for a high-growth business show than Shoreditch

Acting as the spiritual centre for Britain’s recent tech revival, Old Street’s Silicon Roundabout has

brought some of the biggest brands in the world to the heart of the East End, drawing in high-profile names like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Intel. This, coupled with a thriving start-up scene, makes Shoreditch a great place to imbibe a bit of Britain’s entrepreneurial culture.

Given its status as start-up central, it’s hardly surprising the area has scores of coffee outlets. Serious caffeine connoisseurs would do well to check out Nude Espresso, whose self-roasted blends offer an unparalleled coffee-drinking experience. And if you like more moggy with your mocha, be sure to check out Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium – as London’s first cat cafe, this is a Shoreditch institution.

For those looking for a fuel that leaves them a little less jittery,

there are plenty of places in Shoreditch that offer a fine repast. London institution and sovereign of steakhouses, The Hawksmoor first opened its doors in Spitalfields and is the place to get your teeth into one of the city’s most succulent cuts of meat. A lower key option is Bleecker St Burger; this street-food staple now has a permanent home in Spitalfields Market and is a contender for one of Britain’s best burgers.

Not every offering centres around red meat however. A favourite of the east end epicure, Brick Lane’s Beigel Bake is London’s oldest bagel shop and serves up delicious doughy treats 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shutterbug serves up a blend of crepes and cocktails, making it the perfect place to grab breakfast or a wee bevvy. For something a little more exotic, be sure to head over to Dishoom, a Bombay-style cafe serving up a modern take on

traditional Indian food.There’s a good chance after a full

day of seminars and workshops, you’ll be wanting to network in more intimate surroundings or just unwind with drink in hand. Former Elite Business cover stars BrewDog serve up their iconoclastic craft beers at BrewDog Shoreditch, offering a little edge for ale aficionados. The Crown and Shuttle offers great beer and food in a relaxed atmosphere, its unspoiled charm proving a hit for anyone looking for an unfussy brew. If you’re into masochism and hard liquor then you shouldn’t miss Danger of Death, an unsung hero of a speakeasy that prides itself on the lethality of its cocktails.

One Shoreditch institution that cannot be ignored is BOXPARK, the world’s first pop-up mall. Constructed from stripped and refitted shipping containers, it’s a taste of Shoreditch start-up culture in microcosm, with up-and-coming brands rubbing shoulders with familiar faces. Household names like GAP and MOO.com sit side by side with the likes of designer headphone makers Urbanears and Twisted Time, the store dedicated to design-led watches. There’s plenty of food and drink on offer here too: Korrito serves up a fusion of authentic Korean BBQ and delicious burritos, Dum Dums Donutterie is the place to go to get your cronut on and Milk Tea & Pearl provides a little taste of Taiwanese bubble tea.

It’s also worth taking in all the attractions the Shoreditch streets have to offer. Brick Lane’s relationship with street art has been long-established; dipping a little deeper than Banksy, the multimedia work of D*Face and Ben Eine’s iconic shutter lettering are a part of the very fabric of Shoreditch. The area is also lucky to be home to some of DALeast’s fractured metallic creatures and Vhils’ striking wall-carved portraits. All in all, there’s lots to see for those wanting to drink in some of East London’s vibrant creativity.

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