Business Startup Show - Free event for budding entrepreneurs

It’s showtime for budding entrepreneurs!

If you’re serious about starting a business visit the Business Startup Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 23-24 February. 100 exhibitors, 80 seminars, 14 in-show events – and it’s all free!

All under one (large) roof!

In just one day (or two if you choose) you can talk openly and confidentially about your business ideas to over 100 carefully-selected exhibitors: experienced and knowledgeable advisers who understand and who can help you to determine the right solutions for your business. You’ll find help and information on every aspect of starting and growing a business, from accountancy to web optimisation and every stop in between.

The exhibition is just the beginning of the story, however! In the spirit and tradition of Business Startup events, there are lots of in-show events running throughout the two days to help you boost your business.

Choose from over 80 free seminars: concentrated bursts of practical advice on just about every subject you’ll need to address in establishing and expanding your business. There are also several celebrity speakers including ‘Dragon’ Peter Jones, ‘Apprentice’ Michelle Dewberry and Birmingham City FC MD Karren Brady.

Leave time, though, to get involved with the Business Startup Live! features…

Speed networking event - Business at the double
Networking is one of the most important tools in today’s business development box. Choose one hour from your day (or days) to experience Speed Networking – arguably one of the quickest ways there is to meet 39 potential business contacts!

… and cash at the double!
Meanwhile, if you think you have what it takes – except financial backing – then throw your hat into the ring with The Midas Touch. You have five minutes to pitch your business ideas to a panel of successful entrepreneurs and convince them to support your product or service offering with hard cash and a mentoring interest.

New for NEC ’07: 1-2-1 x 14
When you’re starting or growing a young business, there are hundreds of elements you need to consider and plan – and it can be difficult, stressful and expensive finding people who can advise you and point you in the right direction. With 1-2-1 you can choose as many as you like from 14 specialist advice subjects and register for your free, personal one-to-one sessions.

You can find out more and register for your free show tickets here