This event has now taken place. It attracted over 30 diverse businesses across a variety of industries, including the creative arts sector. View the full press release.
Do you want to take your business to the next level, but not sure where to start?
In partnership with Bedford Borough Council and SEMLEP, the University of Bedfordshire hosted an informative event in Bedford, offering regional SMEs some much-needed direction and support in developing their business strategy and marketing activity.
Business leaders across all industries were invited to join us on 14th March 9.30am-12.30pm at our Bedford Campus to gain the skills and knowledge on how to build a robust growth strategy, keeping their company on track and aligned for success.
Attendees:
- Learned to develop an effective marketing and business strategy (and plans), as well as how to integrate them into your everyday activity
- Gained deeper understanding on how to position your business to attract more customers
- Learned where to find hidden resources
- Were the first to hear about the digital marketing support and expertise within the region
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Start time: 9.30am End time: 10.00am (15 min) |
Activity: Arrival & refreshments |
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Start time: 10.00am End time: 10.10am (10 min) |
Item 1 | Welcome, housekeeping, introductions & brief overview Speakers: Wayne Cartmel - Founder, MyNewTerm Nathan March - Reaseach & Innovation Service, University of Bedfordshire |
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Start time: 10.10am End time: 10.20am (10 min) |
Item 2 | Luton 2040 vision and entrepreneurship support Speakers: Martin Stein - Programme Manager, Skills & Employability, Luton Council |
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Start time: 10.20am End time: 10.40am (20 min) |
Item 3 | Key skills sought by employers Speakers: Richard Farquhar - Employability Advisor, Careers & Recruitment Service Catherine Bernet - Wilson - Graduate Support Manager, Careers & Employability Service |
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Start time: 10.40am End time: 11.00am (20 min) |
Break |
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Start time: 11.00am End time: 11.20am (20 min) |
Item 4 | Benefits, processes and pitfalls of common forms of Business Speakers: Muhammad Azam - Principal Lecturer Business, University of Bedfordshire |
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Start time: 11.20am End time: 11.30am (10 min) |
Item 5 | Entrepreneur spotlight Speakers: Wayne Cartmel, Founder, MyNewTerm |
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Start time: 11.30am End time: 11.35am (5 min) |
Item 6 | Finance and funding Speakers: Nathan March- Senior Business Manager, University of Bedfordshire |
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Start time: 11.35am End time: 11.40am (5 min) |
Item 7 | Start-up support - Pathways For Recovery Speakers: Chris Fox - Project Manager (Pathways), University of Bedfordshire |
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Start time: 11.40am End time: 12.00pm (5 min)
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Item 8 | Q&A Panel & 'Thank you for attending' |
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Start time: 12.00pm End time: 1.00pm (1 hour) |
Networking & one-to-one meeting opportunity |