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founder of confused.com, welcomes
visitors to the Growing Your Own
Business Exhibition and Conference
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RITAIN IS a nation of entrepreneurs. invention of a tiny satellite tracking
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remembering that fortune favours the brave. decisions every day which
Entrepreneurs and start-ups are the lifeblood could have a major
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But the realities of starting and growing your hugely rewarding.
own business are a far cry from the polished
and simplistic image portrayed by programmes Sara will present
like BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Far from chucking a the keynote
wad of cash at an idea and hoping for the best, address at the
a new business needs to be carefully nurtured Growing Your
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inspired me to become an entrepreneur, how Friday, 30 January will
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I have successfully grown my companies, the be presented by Perry
various innovations I have used to keep ahead Wilson, co-founder
of the pack and barriers overcome to reach of InsureandGo, at
my goals. 10.45am. For more
I’ll touch on how I came up with the idea to information on the free
launch a successful online insurance company conference, visit www.
which became confused.com, and how I am sme-events.com.
now looking to rewrite personal safety with the
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