'Business Edge: Strategies for Growth'

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LONDON on 29 APRIL 2010

SOUTHAMPTON on 11 May 2010

BRISTOL on 27 MAY 2010

As an ambitious business owner or Director, you need to keep spinning lots of different plates and therefore you need the very best information and advice. 'Business Edge: Strategies for Growth' is the one day event tailored specifically for owners, directors and entrepreneurs that will deliver expert speakers and leading practitioners helping delegates to:

• Build a business 'road map'
  


• Demystify the language of corporate finance


• Grow your business internationally


• Achieve long term, sustainable business growth


• Increase profitability whilst managing growth


• Maximise your equity valuation


• Learn how to use Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

Find Out More About the Event Near You:

LONDON: Thursday 29th April

A full one day conference for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to tried and tested strategies for growth. The sessions will be delivered by 8 experts and leading practitioners and there will be opportunities for networking throughout the day and a high-level networking lunch held in the private dining rooms of Smith & Williamson's City offices.

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[nurl=http://businessedgesouthampton.eventbrite.com]SOUTHAMPTON: Tuesday 11th May

Held in the stunning and peaceful surroundings of Chilworth Manor, this half-day event will deliver practical advice and information for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to tried and tested strategies for growth. The sessions will be delivered by 5 experts and leading practitioners followed by a high-level networking lunch

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BRISTOL: Thursday 27th May

A half-day event for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to tried and tested strategies for growth. The sessions will be delivered by 5 experts and leading practitioners, after which a networking lunch held in the private dining rooms of Smith & Williamson's Bristol offices will offer further opportunities for high-level networking

For more information about this event visit 'Business Edge: Strategies for Growth' in Bristol

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Experts and leading practitioners at the 'Business Edge: Strategies for Growth' events include:

[nurl=http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/business_advice.php?CID=&AID=5258&PGID=1]GUY RIGBY Head of Entrepreneurs, Smith & Williamson

Guy Rigby is an experienced chartered accountant and an entrepreneur. A natural and driven enthusiast, he built and sold his own accountancy firm, as well as pursuing other commercial interests.

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JULIE MEYER Founder & CEO of Ariadne Capital and Dragon on BBC's Online Dragons Den

Julie Meyer is one of the leading champions for entrepreneurship in Europe. With over 20 years investment and advisory experience helping start-up businesses, she is the well known founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital, founder of Entrepreneur Country, co-founder of First Tuesday, dragon on BBC's Online Dragons Den and weekly columnist in London's City A.M.

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ROBIN MARSHAL Director, Smith & Williamson

Robin Marshal is a director at Smith & Williamson focusing on the International Fixed Income market. He specialises in advising UK pension funds on multi-currency fixed-interest portfolios.

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RACHEL ELNAUGH One of Britain's highest profile female entrepreneurs

Rachel Elnaugh is one of Britain's highest profile female entrepreneurs. Having started her working life as an office junior, at the age of 24 she created the market leading experiences brand Red Letter Days on a shoestring budget from the front room of her home.

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BRIAN LIVINGSTON Director, Smith & Williamson

Brian Livingston has specialised in corporate finance since 1989. Prior to joining Smith & Williamson, Brian was a director of 3i plc.

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ERIC PEACOCK Serial Entrepreneur and Business Owner

The first company Eric Peacock bought personally was BabyGro (the kids clothing manufacturer) from its American owners, which he took 3 years later to a full stock exchange listing. Since then he has been involved as Chairman, Investor or Owner of a variety of businesses which he has subsequently taken to AIM listings or to trade sales.

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DARREN SHIRLAW Business Coach and Founding Partner, Shirlaws