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As the recessional dust begins to settle, it’s clear that more and more Speaker Profiles
people have been turning to business to escape the rat race. Either Doug Richard 4
a result of redundancy, job dissatisfaction, or just a deep-rooted Julie Meyer 5
entrepreneurial desire, the collective business acumen of the country is Richard Farleigh 6
finally beginning to rear its steely head. From simple online stores to fully- Rachel Elnaugh 7
fledged corporate empires, our national aspirations have never been so Richard Reed 8
high – or so important to the economy. David Gold 9
Levi Roots 10
And there’s only one place to turn those Farleigh, Michelle Dewberry, Julie Meyer, Levi
Emma Wimhurst 11
aspirations into a reality: Business Startup. Roots, Richard Reed, Rachel Elnaugh among many,
Michelle Dewberry 12
Eleven years in the making, Business many more.
Brad Rosser 13
Startup has never been so relevant or crucial to They say in business it’s not what you know,
Brent Hoberman 14
the country as it is today. Britain needs business but who you know, and there is no better way to
and business needs you, and there is no better get schmoosing than at Speed Networking. Just
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way to learn the secrets of the trade than from an hour at Speed Networking could see you make
the experts themselves. Find all the information, more business contacts than some people do in a
Viking Village 17
opportunities, products and services to make a career.
121 Advice 18
recession-defying success of yourself! If you’ve got a winning business plan
Speed Networking 20
So, you’ve got your ticket and you’re and only need the money to make it work, then
Midas Touch 22
set to go. But before you rush into the aisles, bartering ideas for equity with our panel of
seminars and conferences, take some time to read millionaire entrepreneurs at the Midas Touch might
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through this: your indispensable guide to Business be the best way to spend an afternoon.
Startup. What you’re holding is more than just a Or maybe you would prefer the personalised
Exhibitor Editorials 26
programme; it’s a chance to learn exactly what’s advice of a 121 session, which focuses on 14 key
happening across the two-day event and decide areas of business, allowing you a rare chance to
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upon the essential exhibitors you want to talk to, weigh-up your strengths and weaknesses with an
the speakers you want to listen to, and the tools industry expert.
Overseas Conference 59
and advice you want to acquire. Many thanks to our sponsors, Mr Site
Seminars 60
From banking to bookkeeping, franchise to and Sage. Without them, we wouldn’t be offer all
finance, IT to IP, everything you need is right here these fantastic events and features free to all our
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under one roof. It’s a perfect chance to act upon visitors. It’s shaping up to be our greatest show
those entrepreneurial impulses. of all time. Make sure you don’t waste a second:
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The business world’s most famous faces explore the show-guide, circle the events and
Floorplan 88
and knowledgeable minds will be here to relay exhibitors you want to see, and take the next step
their tips, secrets and stories. This year sees toward success – only at Business Startup.
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names such as David Gold, Doug Richard, Richard

How to get here 91
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