10 reasons to visit in 2011 if you are Starting a business
Open any newspaper or turn on your television and you might get the impression that this is the worst time to be starting your own business in four hundred years. As thousands of entrepreneurs are finding out daily, the true picture can be very different. There is more funding out there than ever, if you can show that your plans are solid, and if you know where and how to look. Suppliers are bending over backwards to find new customers and support organisations are under constant pressure to demonstrate that are actively helping entrepreneurs.
In addition to this, many businesses are tightening their belts and reigning in expansion plans which will open gaps in markets that well prepared entrepreneurs will be able to seize. So in many ways, now is the best time to be starting your own business for many years, don’t miss this opportunity to turn your dreams into reality – Register for your free ticket now!
1. Because you want to protect and grow your business - Running a successful small or medium business requires a seemingly endless list of skills and qualities. In one day at NEW START SCOTLAND you can find the inspiration, advice and contacts to make sure your business is best placed to not only survive but flourish.
2. The right advice - With over 50 free seminars from an outstanding collection of successful entrepreneurs, and experts on virtually every aspect of running a business, the show offers an unprecedented array of free advice to assist owner/managers of small businesses.
3. All the suppliers and support organisations - 150 different exhibitors will be represented at the exhibition. In just one day you can find all the suppliers and support organisations you need to drive your business forward.
4. Develop your business skills - Take part in detailed, interactive workshops designed to cover vital areas of running a successful business including sales and marketing, recruitment, IT, customer and time management, and tax issues.
5. Build new contacts - Both the networking and coffee areas of the event give you the opportunity to network with thousands of other business owners and managers. At NEW START SCOTLAND you can assemble all the business contacts you will ever need.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Save thousands of pounds - Take advantage of valuable show discounts, promotions, giveaways and competitions. You can pick up free software or equipment, and save thousands of pounds on essential services and supplies.
9. Could you exhibit next year? - If you have products or services to offer to start-up or growing business then exhibiting at next years event could benefit your business. Come and see first hand how you business could take part.
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
Register now or call 0800 157 7950.
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