Growing Your Own Business event- Exhibition & Conference

30 & 31 January 2009 : Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex), Manchester

The essential event for small businesses in the North West, the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference at Manchester Central, which takes place in January 2009, provides all the expertise entrepreneurs need to help increase their business potential.

About the exhibition

The 2008 event has just passed. Visitors benefited from expert advice in the Business Advice Zone and in the FREE Conference.

You can view the conference programme 2008 and to download speaker presentations.

Friday January 30, 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday January 31, 10:00 – 14:00
Manchester Central, Manchester 2009

Free conference

The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference on 30 & 31 January 2009 in Manchester will provide an invaluable forum of advice and services to help you grow your business, featuring a free conference and networking activities.

Conference programme

To view the 2008 conference programme and to download presentations please see below:

Friday January 30 2009

10:45 – 11:15 The successful entrepreneur

What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
Taking on the challenge – turning your ideas into a reality
Setting short-term milestones that positively impact long-term goals
Motivating yourself to succeed in business

Perry Wilson, Co-Founder, InsureandGo. More Info >

11:15 – 12:45 Growing your business through franchising

Why franchising could provide a suitable growth strategy for your business
Assessing whether franchising is right for your business
Steps to take when developing your franchise network
Top tips for new franchisors

Brian Smart, Director General, British Franchise Association (bfa). More Info >

13:45 – 14:15 How to run a cost-efficient business

Benefits of reviewing your business processes
Evaluating tasks and measuring achievements
Optimising your work-flow and improving output
Practical checklists to guide you through various aspects of business

Natalie Perillo, Managing Director, MyRuby. More Info >

15:15 – 15:45 Everything you need to be effective at marketing

Do you understand the needs of your target audience?
Developing a competitive edge over your competitors
Choosing effective marketing channels that are within budget
Alternative marketing approaches for SMEs

Brad Rosser, Founder and Chairman, Better Stronger Faster Group. More Info >

Saturday January 31 2009

10:45 – 11:15 Excelling as a business leader

Establishing a vision for growth and setting achievable targets
Using innovation to stay at the forefront of your business
Overcoming challenges to reach your goals
Advice and tips from a leading businesswoman

Sara Murray, Founder, buddi.co.uk. More Info >

12:15 – 12:45 Protecting your business against the unknown

What is business continuity planning?
The benefits of securing the long term future of your business
Understanding the risks and knowing what to plan for
Developing a plan that responds to customers, opportunities and external threats

Ben Rapp, CEO, Managed Networks. More Info >

13:30 – 14:00 Generating new sales leads

Defining a strategy that suits the current economic climate
Strategies to generate more interest
Following up and managing sales leads
Turning leads into customers

Andy Preston, Head Trainer, Outstanding Results. More Info >

15:00 – 15:30 The ultimate search engine marketing strategy

Why search should be an integral part of your marketing plan
How SEO can increase your search engine listings
Choosing keywords that bring customers to your website
Useful web optimisation techniques

Craig Upton, Managing Director, Weblinx. More Info >

India Automation 2009 – International Exhibition & Conference

HIGHLIGHTS – INDIA AUTOMATION 2009:-

First ever world class automation show on India’s premier platform, with several global majors launching new products and solutions.
Participation expected from more than 125 companies.
Over 10000 business professionals expected to visit the show.
Concurrent “India Automation 2009 Conferences” and “User Meets” with over 250 top professionals comprising Chairmen, CEOs, MDs and other Senior Executives from the Indian and Global Automation Industry.

Automation Technologies provide the next big lever for the transformation of India with its focus on global scale manufacturing and infrastructure

The objective of the exhibition and conference is to bring together the manufacturers and suppliers in the field of Automation. The Exhibition and conference will provide and excellent platform for service providers to showcase their products and services and network with decision makers from the leading Automation Companies.

EXHIBITORS PROFILE:-

SECTORAL FOCUS

Discrete Manufacturing – Automotive, Textile, Packaging, Material Handling, FMCG, Consumer Durables, Machine Tools, Robotics
Continuous Process – Oil & Gas (General, Transport, Distribution), Metals & Mining, Cement, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Fertilizer, Petrochemicals
Infrastructure – Electrical Power (Generation, Transmission & Distribution), HVAC & Energy Management, Stockyards & Warehouses, Safety & Security Systems, Office Buildings & Retail Malls

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

Enterprise Integration & Management Systems
Software & Engineering Tools
Programmable Logic, Closed Loop & Supervisory Controllers
Process Instruments, Analysers & Industrial Computers
Network Protocols & Standards
Image Processing & Measurement
Speed & Multi-axis Controllers
Wireless Sensors
Automation Enablers – Encoders, Panels, Switches, Connectors, Cables & Displays

VISITOR PROFILE: –

CEOs
Plant Heads
Project Heads
CIO’s
Engineering & Quality Heads
Process & Safety Heads and
Senior Technical Professionals from discrete manufacturing, continuous process industry and infrastructure

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Start Date: 16 September,2009	End Date: 19 September,2009
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (E) Mumbai	Contact: Cyril Desouza

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