What is this event about?

Running a business is never going to be a walk in the park.

The difficulties facing developing businesses are all too familiar – but with some strategic thinking and the determination to work through problems and find solutions, entrepreneurs can turn their visions in to a reality and ensure their business has the edge over their competitors.

Business Edge - Intelligence for Entrepreneurs provides time-poor information hungry business owners with the latest information, advice, guidance and support.

Expert Speakers and Leading Practitioners:

GUY RIGBY

'The Entrepreneurs Road Map'

Guy Rigby is an experienced Chartered Accountant who has spent his career working with and around entrepreneurs. He was responsible for the development of a large international professional services network and has been senior partner of a top 50 accounting firm. In 2007 Guy was joint founder of the Non-Executive Directors Association (NEDA) - Guy now heads the entrepreneurial services group at Smith and Williamson.

JAMES NICHOLSON-SMITH

Finance for Non Finance Managers

James Nicholson-Smith has expertise particularly in turnarounds, start-ups, strategic reviews, investor relations, equity fund raising, capital restructuring and cost reduction programmes. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1993 James joined a FTSE 250 engineering company where he spent the next 7 years as Finance Director and Managing Director of £50m to £75m subsidiaries. Since 2000 James has worked in the SME sector in mature, growth and start-up companies both in the UK and Europe.

DAVID WHITE

'Internet Marketing and Building Sales Funnels using Social Media'

David White is an Internet search pioneer and entreprenuer with a background in electroics, computing and engineering design. A recognized expert on the search optimization and market industry, David chairs the IAB UK and Europe's Task Force which is setting the standards for the industry.

To See David White in action Click Here

THE ENTREPRENEURS BOARD

The event will give delegates a 'taster' session of 'The Entrepreneurs Board' - is a programme designed for the leaders of small to medium sized businesses, giving them access to 'The Board They Could Never Afford'.

The Entrepreneurs Board is a peer group experiential learning forum where like minded business leaders meet to test ideas, investigate opportunities and learn from one another.

For more information on 'The Entrepreneurs Board' CLICK HERE

Delegates should attend this event if they are looking to:

• Achieve greater success

• Re-fuel with the latest business intelligence

• Develop strategies to change their visions into reality

• Understand how others have dealt with similar issues to theirs

• Engage with like-minded people

• Benefit from expert, practical and effective advice

• Gain better work-life balance

FOR TIMINGS AND AGENDA CLICK HERE 

Take advantage of our Early Bird offer before August 31st and Save £200!

There are limited places at this rate so book today to ensure that you don't miss out!

To request more information or be contacted by a member of the team CLICK HERE to send us your details.

Smith & Williamson

25 Moorgate
EC2R 6AY City of London
United Kingdom

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (GMT)

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