10 reasons to visit in 2009 if you are Starting a business

1. Because you want to start a business - Starting your own business can be the most satisfying decision that you will ever make. At NEW START SCOTLAND you can find all the inspiration, advice, guidance and support you will need to make it happen.

2. The right advice - With over 50 free seminars from an outstanding collection of successful entrepreneurs, and experts on virtually every aspect of starting a business, the show offers an unprecedented array of free advice.

3. All the suppliers and support organisations - 150 different exhibitors will be represented at the exhibition. In just one day you can put in place all the suppliers and support organisations that will set your business off on the right track.

4. Develop your business skills - Take part in detailed, interactive workshops designed to cover vital areas of starting a business including sales and marketing, recruitment, IT, customer and time management, and tax issues.

5. Write an effective business plan - Get expert opinion of your plans and ideas. The Business Planning Kiosks at the event will give you a detailed assessment of the key areas of your plans.

6. Competitions - You could win £5,000 in start up capital and £30,000 of support services and supplies in the Bright Business Idea competition to really start up in style. The show also hosts a wide range of other competitions, promotions, giveaways and show discounts exclusive to registered visitors.

7. Build new contacts - Both the speed networking and coffee areas of the event give you the opportunity to learn the basic tools of networking and build a host of first class business contacts.

8. Get straight answers - Straight from the horse's mouth, this is your chance to get answers to your business problems from successful small business owners who have been there and done it. Face-to-face advice on a wide range of topics will be available throughout the show.

9. Stay up to date - Take part in demonstrations of the latest products and technology designed to save you time and money by increasing the efficiency and profitability of your business.

10. It's all completely FREE! - Incredibly, every aspect of the event including all the seminars, workshops and other features are completely free of charge.

Visitors will receive face to face help with:

• Raising Finance
• Writing an effective business plan
• Marketing your business
• Promoting your business online
• Bookkeeping and Accountancy
• Deign and print of logos, stationery, brochures and business cards
• Finding out about grants, loans, free advice and information
• Patents, trademarks and Intellectual Property
• Tax Planning and guidance
• Finding premises
• Forming a company
• Recruiting and training staff
• Credit control and factoring
• Sourcing reliable suppliers
• Personal development and training
• Using the latest technology and business tools
• Buying an existing business or franchise
• Outsourcing
• Selling your products
• Reducing overheads

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