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Expert Speakers Help to Build Better Businesses

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21st November 2013

Business people came together in Lincoln yesterday (Wednesday) to hear advice from experts on how to improve their business as the economic upturn gathers pace.

Building a Better Business provided delegates with useful tips on a range of topics, from social media and PR to employment law.

The event, which was organised by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and held at The Showroom in Lincoln, provided nine seminars and workshops as well as networking opportunities and displays by local businesses.

The guest speaker was Chris Illsley, who spoke about how he has grown Lincoln-based Running Imp into the UK’s leading running event supplier.

Ringrose Law exhibited at the event and Sally Hubbard gave a seminar of employment law essentials. Alex Gray, Marketing Manager at Ringrose Law, said: “This was the first year we have exhibited and presented at Building a Better Business and we felt it was a fantastic event, with a really diverse range of delegates and exhibitions.

“We were delighted to share our expertise and offer our support. For us the event highlighted the fact that even in the current challenging economic times, local businesses are thriving and there are always opportunities to work together and strengthen business relationships.”

One of the delegates attending the event was Charlotte Kemp, Director of Business Development at Globe Consultants International. “It was great to chat to so many other local businesses and the seminars were really useful, thought-provoking and motivating,” she said. “We'll definitely be putting some of the suggestions into practice.”

Chris Brown from the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce said he was pleased with the latest event, which is now in its second year.

“The economy is showing positive signs but businesses still need support in order to fully capitalise on the improving trading conditions,” said Chris.

“Building a Better Business offers that support by providing a range of speakers who can give useful insights into managing the challenges of growth, profitability, recruiting and retaining staff and embracing the latest in digital marketing and social media.”

James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner with Streets Chartered Accountants, who hosted the event, said: “The day proved a real winner for all those who attended, with a real sense of energy and enterprise. 

“The dedicated sessions truly provided local business with hints, tips, tools and techniques to meet the challenges of growing a business as we see increasingly positive economic signs and improved trading conditions.”

Building a Better Business is organised by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and supported by Lincolnshire County Council, Streets Chartered Accountants, Ruddocks, Shooting Star PR and theUniversityofLincoln.

About the partners

  • Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce represents members acrossLincolnshire at a local, regional and national level on matters concerning trade, commerce and industry and lobbying.
  • Shooting Star PR was founded inLincoln in 2006 by directors Kate Strawson and Jez Ashberry. The agency specialises in media relations, social media, media training and copywriting.
  • Streets Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors is aUK top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants servicing the needs of clients for accountancy and audit work.
  • Lincolnshire County Council is the largest local authority in the county, covering issues ranging from education and transport to libraries and heritage.
  • The University of Lincoln opened inLincoln in 1996 and now has over 11,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students on campus.
  • Ruddocks is a long-standing Lincoln firm, operating both a High Street shop and a design and printing business

Jez Ashberry
Shooting Star PR
01522 528540
jez@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk
t: @jezashberry

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Guest speaker, Chris Illsley spoke about growing Lincoln-based Running Imp into the UK’s leading running event supplier.
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Building a Better Business delivered nine seminars and workshops to delegates. Social media, PR and employment law were some of the topics covered on the day.
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This was the first year we have exhibited and presented at Building a Better Business. The event highlighted the fact that even in the current challenging economic times, local businesses are thriving and there are always opportunities to work together and strengthen business relationships.
Alex Gray, Marketing Manager at Ringrose Law.
It was great to chat to so many other local businesses and the seminars were really useful, thought-provoking and motivating. We'll definitely be putting some of the suggestions into practice.
Charlotte Kemp, Director of Business Development at Globe Consultants International.
The day proved a real winner for all those who attended, with a real sense of energy and enterprise.
James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner with Streets Chartered Accountants.