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Make a date with Microbiz on 14 March – it just gets better each year!
6 March 2009
HORSHAM’S annual Microbiz is the day that no small business owner or start up business can afford to overlook.
It’s taking place on Saturday 14 March between 10am and 4pm at The Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham.
Forty four hand selected exhibitors... 10 inspirational recession busting seminars... scrumptious freshly prepared food and drink at great prices... plus networking.
It's a winning combination that has pulled in thousands of visitors from the Horsham District and beyond since it started seven years ago.
Welcome to the seventh Horsham Microbiz event and it's definitely a magnificent one!
Aimed at small businesses and anyone thinking of starting a business, Horsham Microbiz is taking place on Saturday 14 March and the rallying cry of organisers, Horsham District Council is: "book that space in your diary now to visit this incredible event because you're in for an absolute treat!"
And the good news gets even better because thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, Horsham Microbiz is completely FREE to visitors.
This includes the fantastic business seminars that are delivered by inspirational business people.
There's even a networking table where you can leave your business cards and leaflets before you head off to a seminar or to chat to the exhibitors.
As one visitor commented last year:
"I've been to every Microbiz since it started seven years ago and each year I find myself saying that this is the best one yet!
“I’ve found some brilliant new suppliers, learned more than a thing or two from the seminars and I've even got some business myself, a real unexpected bonus.
“Horsham Microbiz is one of those events that you'll kick yourself if you decide to forego it in favour of shopping or even a round of golf.
“It only happens once a year so you have a long wait until the next one. The writing is on the wall - make a break from your Saturday routine and make it your Microbiz day!”
Be warned! Horsham Microbiz is like a magnet. It has incredible pulling power.
Once there, you will find yourself getting into the spirit of it so much that leaving early will not be an option!
So, it’s a good idea to book an away day, put your flat shoes on and pack your business cards so you're ready for all day action. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome.
In these globally challenging times, many people facing redundancy will be thinking of starting a business. With all the inspiration, FREE advice and information on offer, what better way to start than attending Microbiz?
Sponsors for Microbiz 2009 are: NatWest Bank, Business Link, Foundry Press Ltd, AGP Grafico, Eden HR Consulting Ltd., Infotrace, Dee Blick, Topcentre Ltd, West Sussex County Council, The Resident and Spirit FM. In the current economic climate, there has never been a better reason to attend.
Download a programme, with full details of all the seminars from http://www.horsham.gov.uk/, or pick one up at Microbiz. Seminars can be booked up to 5pm on Friday 13 March or at the event. For further details call 01403 215529 or email business.development@horsham.gov.uk
Microbiz seminars: seminars last approximately 30 minutes
SEMINAR ROOM 1
Powerful Marketing on a Shoestring
Dee Blick, The Marketing Gym Ltd
10.15am to 10.45am and 3pm to 3.30pm
Turbocharge Your Networking!
Deborah Naylor (JD Training) and Bruce Phillips (Foundry Press Ltd)
11.15am to 11.45am
VAT - The Essentials for Any Small Business
Wendy Staveley, HMRC
12.15pm to 12.45pm
How to Manage Your Creditors Effectively
Sarah Hatswell and Sean Husband, Sovereign Credit Management
1.15pm to 1.45pm
Tax and NI the Answers to the Most Popular Questions
Wendy Staveley, HMRC
2.15pm to 2.45pm
SEMINAR ROOM 2
Plug into the Power of Business Link
Kerry Kyriacou, Business Link
10.45am to 11.15am
Don't Just Daydream Your New Business - Do It!
Gareth Sear, Business Link
12noon to 12.30pm
From 9 - 5 to Cocoa Loco
Sarah and Rory Payne, Cocoa Loco
12.45pm to 1.15pm
Back to Basics
Richard Dandy, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
2.00pm to 2.30pm
MICROBIZ EXHIBITORS:
ABC Ashington Business Consortium
AGP Grafico
ALB Accountancy (UK) Ltd
All Types of Mortgages Limited (AToM)
Bennett Griffin
Best Training (West Sussex) Ltd
Beta Bookkeeping
Blueshift Networks Ltd
BNI (Business Network International)
Brainwaves
Business Link
Business Matters
Business Resource Centre
Chichester College
Cocoa Loco
CP Office Supplies
Creative Vision Promotions Ltd
Eden HR Consulting Ltd
Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre
Federation of Small Businesses
Feng Shui By Design Ltd
Foundry Press Ltd
Fredericks Foundation
Geek Guys
Gembuild
H D Publishing Ltd
HM Revenue and Customs
Holbrook Pages
Horsham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Horsham District Council - Economic Development
InfoTrace
Love Water Ltd
NatWest
Needspace? Ltd
P D Motors (Billingshurst) Ltd
Shiel Communications
studio this&that
Tall Oaks Photography
The Marketing Gym Ltd
Topcentre Ltd
Skills South East - Train to Gain
Utility Warehouse Discount Club
West Sussex County Council - Trading Standards Service
Women In Business
Ends
CONTACT: Richard Morris, Communications Manager
Email: richard.morris@horsham.gov.uk