The first of 3 events. Sponsored by UKita and the University of Worcester Business School, where they will be held. This is a new collaboration and the events are aimed at the SME sector. Follow this link for map and directions.
Address: The University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ
With a theme for survival, the events look at the issues and challenges faced by small to medium sized companies and how to overcome them.
This first event Avoiding Extinction will be held on Thursday 15th March. A group of leading regional businessmen will give their top tips on how to form a business, develop a business, and make sure it survives and prospers.
Speaking at the event will be;
Godfrey Morgan - The Chief Executive of Worcester Lifestyles
Fred Noble - A leading West Midlands Entrepreneur, involved with ATL and ADECS
Paul Furniss - Senior Lecturer from the Business School
Darren Male - Envirowise (WEEE)
Avoiding Extinction
Do you want to know how to make your business better? Want to stop your business failing? Scared that you may be going the way of the dodo?
Don’t panic! We have experienced professionals to share with you their tips and tricks, past failings, and how they achieved success. Even if you feel you are coasting along comfortably, learn the small changes you can make to see your profits grow and avoid the pitfalls that may be waiting for you around the corner.
This is not just an UKita event; instead it is open to all businesses in the West Midlands and consequently offers new opportunities for networking and expanding your business.
Sign up now for the first in a series of events to be held at, and in conjunction with, Worcester University Business School.
Agenda
|
Time |
Event |
Speaker |
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15.45 |
Registration & refreshments |
|
|
16:00 |
Opening |
Charles Huthwaite |
|
16:05 |
Business Tips and Tricks and information about the project |
Fred Noble (UK IT Association) |
|
16:35 |
Worcester University |
Tim Maxfield, Stuart Speake (Worcester Business School) |
|
16:45 |
Networking & refreshments |
|
|
17:15 |
WEEE Update |
Darren Male |
|
17:45 |
Financial ‘survival’ for SMEs |
Paul Furniss Senior Lecturer, Worcester Business School |
|
18:15 |
Networking |
Buffet |
|
18:45 |
Key Presentation |
Godfrey Morgan Chief Executive Worcestershire Lifestyles |
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19:15 |
Networking |
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