Tuesday 7th July, Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate
Business Generator focuses on the lifeblood of all businesses - effective sales and marketing. It is free to attend and includes catering, skills workshops, an exhibition and an inspirational keynote address. If you only attend one business event this year - make it Business Generator.
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Seminar Programme & Event Speakers
Thirsk Business Generator will feature a fantastic seminar and workshop programme as well as a motivational and inspirational keynote opening address. Please see below profiles of speakers at this event.
Our practical and inspirational seminars & workshops will cover a wide range of current topics including:
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International Trade
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Innovation to Commercialisation
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Supply Chain Development
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Successful Networking
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Business Growth and Improvement
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Digital Marketing
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Grants & Funding
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Sales Methodology & Best Practices
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Start - Finish
Do you know where you’re going to?
Gain a clear understanding of business structure which will help with your business development plan. - Presented by Tina Boden, Enterprise Rockers.
09:00 - 09:45
Selling at a higher level
Everyone has a responsibility to help raise the profile of their business. Learn how to grow their sales ears in order to have better business conversations! - Presented by Richard Lane, Durham Lane.
10:00 - 10:45
Bids and tendering: A real opportunity
Find out about new opportunities and large upcoming procurements. Gain an overview of the tender process while dispelling the myths and jargon behind it. - Presented by Ashley Dickens, Encompass Consultancy.
Lets Grow Yorkshire grants scheme
Learn how you can access grant support for capital investment and R&D projects that will create new, sustainable jobs in Yorkshire. - Presented by Simon Allen, Let's Grow.
11:00 - 11:45
Become the ‘Go To Voice’ of your industry
Equips yourself with a roadmap to ensure yourcommunications programmes underpin your business plan. Stand out from your competitors as an industry expert. - Presented by Sharon Cain, Quest PR.
Keynote - The adventures of Jam Boy
From the home kitchen to selling over a quarter of a million jars to most of the big supermarkets. Learn from Fraser's experience to help grow your business. - Presented by Fraser Doherty, SuperJam.
12:45 - 13:30
Social Media for business…what can you achieve?
Learn how social media can be used to communicate in a B2B market. Find out how using LinkedIn and Twitter can help grow your business. - Presented by Sally Trousdale, Pick n Mix Marketing Solutions.
13:45 - 14:30
Increase Your bottom line with free online tools
Learn about free online tools that help to simplify and streamline business processes, saving time that can be better spent on the other, more important areas of their business. - Presented by Alison Rothwell, Lifeline PA Services.
Where to invest your marketing pound
Should you be focusing on social media? Learn the modern trends in digital marketing you should know about. - Presented by Simon Bollon, We are Boutique.
14:45 - 15:30
The coaching approach for growth
Discover what professional coaching is and isn’t. Also, find out what government funding is available to finance coaching for business growth. - Presented by Fiona Mee Alvares, York Associates.
Break the rules and close more sales
Learn how you can sell more without compromising your core values and preserving your dignity. - Presented by Tony Goodwin, Sandler Training.
15:45 - 16:30
Strategic planning for growth
Real strategic focus and sound business guidelines to achieve the desired growth and outcomes. - Presented by Jane Fowler, Munro Connections.
Our business generator events in Scarborough and Harrogate have featured a unique line-up of speakers a great networing exhibition. This is your last chance to take advanatage of this opportunity!
Exhibition
The Business Generator exhibition is the perfect place to showcase your products and services to over 100 local business contacts. Exhibiting at Business Generator will provide you with an efficient, effective and successful marketing platform. No other form of marketing can get you in a room with so many potential customers and give you the chance to have face to face meetings in such a short period of time, whilst also benefiting from brand exposure.
How much does it cost to Exhibit?
Nothing - its FREE! As we have limited space we have an application process in order for you to apply to exhibit at the event.
Please complete our online application form here
A current listing of exhibitors is shown below:
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Floorplan
1. Care Micro
2. Superfast North Yorkshire
3. Encompass Consulting
4. Durham Lane
5. NYS Corporate
6. Let's Grow
7. Quest PR
8. Heart Start
9. Clearwave Enterprise Solutions
10. Business Growth Service
11. Enterprise North Yorkshire
12. High Vision Photography
13. Made You Look
14. Blakester & Wallers
15. Network North
16. Pick & Mix Marketing
17. FD Todd & Sons
18. We are boutique
19. People Puzzles
20. Harrogate Council
21. Lundia (UK)
22. York Associates
23. Summit Fever Media
24. The Mrs Consultancy
25. York Filming and Editing
26. Voice Power
27. Townscape Architects
28. ELS Media
29. Rachel Moore Social Media
30. Lifeline PA Services
31. Sandler Training Yorkshire
32. it'seeze
33. Aardvark Language Services
34. Shopper Anonymous
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How to find us
Address:
Park Parade
off Knaresborough Road
Harrogate
HG1 5AH
Car: 17 miles from the A1(M)
Train: 0.3 miles from Harrogate Train Station with excellent direct intercity services via York and Leeds
Plane: 12 miles from Leeds/Bradford Airport / 22 miles from Teesside Airport
Contact Us
If you have any questions please complete the contact form above, or contact us direct using the details below.
Visitor & Exhibtion enquiries - Stephanie.raine, stephanie.raine@be-group.co.uk, 0191 389 8495
Speaking enquiries - Hilary Dunne, hilary.dunne@be-group.co.uk, 0191 389 8494