Be the Business Festival: sign up for free SME event

Whether you employ one person or 500, there’s a completely free festival of business designed with you in mind happening in Leeds this month.
Meet the speakers at this year’s Be the Business FestivalMeet the speakers at this year’s Be the Business Festival
Meet the speakers at this year’s Be the Business Festival

The Be the Business Festival has been set up by the charity of the same name, aiming to help SMEs of all sizes at a business-boosting event.

With its inspirational and educational line-up of speakers and interactive events, each and every attendee with leave with at least three things:

One new contact

The Be the Business Festival has been set up by the charity of the same nameThe Be the Business Festival has been set up by the charity of the same name
The Be the Business Festival has been set up by the charity of the same name

One new idea for innovation

One new way to overcome a business challenge

This year’s Be the Business Festival takes place at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, on Thursday, March 31, from 10am to 4pm. With only 300 spaces available for this in-person event, free tickets are being snapped up quickly. You can reserve your spot for free here.

Meet the speakers

Tamara Lohan MBE, co-founder and CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith: How I grew my business from £0 to £100m. Her first-hand insights are essential for any business leader looking to grow.

Sir Charlie Mayfield, chair of Q&A and Be the Business, former chair of John Lewis Partnership, on how communication is key when it comes to organisational change

Alan Chambers, polar explorer: Don’t freeze under pressure

Barry Leahey MBE, MD of Playdale Playgrounds on managing your finances intelligently, and his money-saving tips

George Dunn, director EMEAR Collaboration Sales of CISCO: The role of effective collaboration

Rachel Garrett, MD of CMG Technologies: Four-day week trailblazer on the lessons learnt

Adrian Simpson, co-founder of Wavelength: How to create a great place work culture (in a talent desert)

Free business support

Other sessions on the day includes an insight into Be the Business’ free flagship mentoring programme, which pairs business leaders with experienced mentors for dedicated, impartial advice. Why not come along to find out how they can help your business?

Don’t forget your Digital MOT! Let the experts show you how a successful digital and technology strategy can help showcase your products and services, plus the tips you need to get started.

Meet an advisor from the Be the Business Boards, the free programme that gives business leaders the chance to experience a non-executive director-style board. Some of our experienced Board members will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have.

There’s even a free masterclass from Alibaba on successful exporting and exploring export market potential.

This entirely free event is made possible via the charity Be the Business, with support from Cisco, Lloyds Banking Group, Sage..

Don’t miss out on your free ticket - sign up today to avoid missing out.

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