Excitement is building with only one week to go to the Business Show Swindon. The show returns on 1 February 2012 at STEAM organised by GWE Business West and sponsored by Team South West, Relays (Regional Educational Legacy in Art and Youth Sport), County Marquees and Manor Printing. The show is an ideal opportunity for Swindon businesses to showcase themselves and will feature over 80 exhibitors from all across the region. It’s free to attend and will run from 9am to 4pm.
There are only four remaining stands available, prices ranges from £200- £600. Visit www.businessshowswindon.co.uk for further information.
James Averdieck, founder of luxurious dessert company Gü is set to give a fascinating keynote speech at 12.30pm. James will share his secrets for success on how he started Gü in 2003 with just £150,000 taking the company to sales of over £30m before selling in 2010.
The show will also feature the innovative LinkedIn Espresso Bar which is exclusively for members of Business West’s LinkedIn group – the largest business group in the South West with over 3500 members. Organisations can join the group and come along between 11am-12pm or 1.30pm – 2.30pm to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and extend online connections offline. Businesses can visit www.bwlinkedin.co.uk to join.
HM Revenue & Customs will be exhibiting at the show. Their specially trained Business Education and Support Teams will be on hand to help you understand your tax responsibilities and give you the confidence to get it right first time. Their services are free of charge and are designed for everyone in business, especially new businesses or new employers. Drop by stand 36 to find out more about Research and Development (R&D) Relief for Corporation Tax.
Robert Gardner, Chief Economist, Nationwide Building Society has been confirmed as The Swindon Strategic Economic Partnership (SSEP) Annual Conference speaker. The conference will run in the morning and will provide an update on current activity, including links with the newly formed Local Enterprise Partnership.
To add to the sense of occasion County Marquees will be showcasing their products at the 2012 Show providing a marquee with some stunning extra floor space. By creating the right ambience for networking opportunities it will allow attendees to meet up with existing or new clients in comfortable and stylish surroundings.
Ian Larrard, Director of The Initiative in Swindon and Wiltshire, GWE Business West said: “The Business Show Swindon 2012 is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with companies in Swindon and beyond, to network, exchange ideas and make new business contacts. The show provides a platform to connect with hundreds of local businesses in one arena and is an opportunity not to be missed.”
The show is easily accessible from the M4 and Swindon railway station. To register to attend visit www.businessshowswindon.co.uk
