The Northern Business Exhibition

News
16/03/2018

One of the highlights of the Northern business calendar, the Northern Business Exhibition returns to Manchester on 18 & 19 April at Manchester Central.


The Northern Business Exhibition is all about supporting new businesses in their growth aspirations, providing tips and inspiration, not just from the keynote speakers and experts, but also providing a great opportunity to network with other similar businesses.


Running from 10am – 4pm each day, there will be over 100 exhibitors at the show each offering different business solutions from office space to accountancy, legal advice to social media marketing.


Hilary Devey CBE, from Dragon’s Den, will be the keynote speaker at the free event, which is expected to attract in excess of 7,000 visitors, its busiest year to date.


There will also be over 80 seminars and workshops delivered by some of businesses’ finest speakers, Hillary Devey CBE, will be talking about her business journey, author Ben Kench speaking about how to make a success of your business in 2018, and Rachel Elnaugh another Dragon’s Den star and co-creator of Source TV, marketer Michael Carlin CEO of Zymplify, Carl Reader, the start up coach, best selling author Steve Hackney, Gary Townley from the Intellectual Property Office, CEO and founder of Global Social Media Marketing agency, Social Chain. Steve Bartlett to name a few.


Visitors can also book in for free 1-2-1 advice and support on all elements of business from sales to marketing, branding to finance with 20-minute appointments with experts in their field.


Visitors will also have a free opportunity to pitch their great business idea to three industry guru’s with the chance of scooping £5,000 to help get their business off the ground.


As well as the cash injection, the winner will also get in excess of £5,000 worth of prizes to get them up and running, including a website, a year’s web hosting, a year’s free subscription to accountancy software QuickBooks, a one-to-one mentoring package and loads more.


Entering the competition couldn’t be easier; entrants simply register for a FREE ticket to the event, submit a short description of their business idea, attend the show and pitch to the panel in five minutes about why their idea deserves to win.


Ceri Rogers, Event Director for the Northern Business Expo said:

“There are thousands of winning business ideas out there just waiting for that little cash injection and push in the right direction."

Hilary Devey CBE said:

“Often the thing we need help with the most in business is identifying our weaknesses and finding solutions to take us on to the next level, that’s what this event is all about – providing advice, inspiration, motivation and a chance to network. In a thriving start up market, it’ll help you find ways for your business stand out and ultimately increase your bottom line.”

Ceri Rogers, Northern Business Exhibition, Event Director said:

“This event is all about helping businesses, start ups and entrepreneurs develop and grow, from great workshops and seminars to one on one support, if you’re looking to take your business to the next level, this event is perfect for you.”


To learn more about the event and to get FREE tickets head to the website.