International Business Festival 2018

Date: 12th - 28th June 2018
Location: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Theme: Start a business, Business Strategy, Innovation, Open new markets & Export, People, Skills & Talent, Digital & Technology

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This innovative event is designed to deliver business growth through the sharing of knowledge, insight and ideas, enabling the creation of new, lucrative connections, with investors, buyers and partners, to secure future business.

The Festival attracts more than 30,000 international industry professionals ranging from small SMEs to global market leaders. CEOs, MD’s, Sole Traders, decision makers – the people who play a key role in business strategy and success.

Where is it?

Theme: Sustainability Business Strategy Start a Business

Switched On to Business Planning

Switched On is an interactive workshop-led support programme designed to engage, inform and empower SMEs to confidently take their business to the next level.

Date: 26th April 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Manchester United, Stretford Suite, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, M16 0RA
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Theme: Digital & Technology

LinkedIn for Business

LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for businesses, and can be utilised for much more than straightforward networking. Over this full-day workshop you will learn how to use LinkedIn to stimulate business, interact with tailored groups, and create and promote content.

Date: 20th April 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Theme: Access to Finance Start a Business Business Strategy Leadership & Mentoring Open New Markets & Export

Understanding Finance Masterclass

This engaging masterclass designed for SME’s will cover the fundamentals of business finance, including key financial statements such as Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheets.

Date: 19th April 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Jackson Stephens LLP, James House, Stonecross Business Park, Yew Tree Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3JD
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Theme: Business Strategy Operational Efficiency Start a Business Open New Markets & Export Digital & Technology

Spark2Scale Cohort 5 Launch and April Networking Event

As part of our Spark2Scale programme, we are pleased to announce the date for our upcoming exclusive Networking Event. This event is aimed at bringing together fellow cohorts, as well as an opportunity for those wishing to learn more about the Spark2Scale programme.

Date: 25th April 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Northern Lawn Tennis Club, Palatine Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 3AY
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Theme: Operational Efficiency Business Strategy

Marketing & Promotion For Your Business

This one day master class is for those who are new or have some experience of creating a marketing strategy to launch a new business or product. This highly interactive day will give you the knowledge and skills to then put this into action.

Date: 11th April 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

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