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Access free business skills training and advice from startup experts
The Growing Your Own Business (GYOB) conference & showcase is incorporated within The National Franchise Exhibition on 17 & 18 Feburary at the NEC, Birmingham.
The event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to build and sustain a successful business.
Book free tickets to the Growing Your Own Business conference >>
When 'going at it alone' and setting up a business, it is important to meet like-minded aspiring entrepreneurs and successful business owners to build your network and gain essential advice.
Meet with representatives from organisations that specialise in boosting business growth, as well as fellow visitors with varying levels of experience, to gain useful insights and first-hand guidance.
Get free, impartial advice from a range of business experts across both days of the exhibitions.
Exhibitor list coming soon!
Inspiring entrepreneurs will speak about the highs and lows of starting your own business and share the secrets behind their success.
Find out how to develop and sustain a successful business at the Growing Your Own Business workshops, with advice on finance, digital marketing, publicity generation and social media.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Growing Your Own Business showcase, please get in touch. We are looking for speakers and companies with a wealth of expertise in business growth strategies, startups or entrepreneurship.
Email: Sarah.Gash@vmgl.com to find out more.
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Steve Bartlett
Co-founder of Social Chain
In 2014, Steve Bartlett and Dominic McGregor dropped out of university to launch Social Chain, an innovative social media marketing agency which has since experienced phenomenal growth.
24-year-old Steve now heads up a team of over 70 employees who use the company’s vast network of social communities to get any topic trending online in under 17 minutes. The business counts Apple, ITV and Disney amongst their clients and is gaining recognition in trade and national press.
By speaking at high-profile events and expanding Social Chain into Germany and the US, Steve has established himself as one of the most exciting entrepreneurs of our time.
His keynote presentation, 'Deeper than engagement' will take place at 12:15 on Friday 17 February - book your free ticket now!
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