HORSHAM MICROBIZ
Saturday 13 March 2010
An unmissable event for any small business and a treasure trove for anyone thinking of starting a business
Microbiz is an annual event, taking place next year on Saturday 13 March, 10am to 4pm at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham.
Under one roof, you will be able to access over 40 hand selected exhibitors and take your pick from free seminars and workshops delivered by leading business specialists. You will be inspired by the compelling stories of our renowned entrepreneurs, and enjoy business networking with like-minded businesses.
And the best bit about all of this? It's absolutely free.
So, what exactly is Microbiz?
The idea for Microbiz came from Horsham District Council - organisers of MicroBiz and pioneers of the concept and brand and the event has just seen its sixth year. Research carried out by the Council in 2002 with home-based businesses revealed that many business owners wanted to attend more high-value local networking events. They also expressed the need to keep up with legislation and to have access to useful information on business related topics.
And so Microbiz was born! A treasure trove that includes over 40 exhibitors, all hand selected because they offer products or services that are of real value to any small business (whether home-based or in commercial premises) and indeed any start-up business. Added to this - a diverse range of seminars that are focussed on helping small businesses, with topics that are absolutely essential for start-up and growth including: marketing, taxation and business networking.
Improving through Feedback
Each year, Microbiz has improved because it is driven by the feedback of visitors and exhibitors alike. This year saw award-winning Directors Sarah and Rory Payne from Cocoa Loco tell their inspirational story of how they made the transistion from their 9 to 5 day jobs to entrepreneurship. Prior to the event day, Microbiz exhibitors benefit from a free exhibition skills masterclass led by Dee Blick of The Marketing Gym Ltd.
Horsham Microbiz 2009 Sponsors
Horsham Microbiz is sponsored by Horsham District Council. This year we are also delighted to have the following sponsors, most of who will be exhibiting on the event day:
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NatWest NatWest are very proud to once again be sponsoring Horsham Microbiz. We aim to have local Business Managers out in the community as much as possible and are here to help businesses through 2009. For more information on small businesses why not phone Louise Burkwood on 07920 561653 or pop into your local branch. |
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Business Link Business Link is dedicated to helping businesses develop and progress by ensuring they can easily locate and benefit from the broadest range of private, public and voluntary business support services. Microbiz 09 will enable us to engage with local businesses and home based businesses, including many that we are not currently working with. |
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Foundry Press Limited Keeping business local is part of Foundry Press’s commitment to the environment and is also why we are sponsoring Microbiz 09 – to keep business local! We, like many other printers, offer the highest quality and service but not many offer the care and understanding involved in managing sustainable resources. As visitors come onto our stand we will be educating them about how they can be responsible when buying their print. |
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AGP Grafico We understand that as a small business you really need to communicate with your customers and we also believe that this shouldn’t cost the earth. We are delighted to sponsor Horsham Microbiz and offer our services at a great price. “The best way to speak to your customers, use sign language.” |
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Eden HR Consulting Ltd People are the lifeblood of your business, looking after them correctly is ours. At Eden HR our hands on and flexible approach to practical HR is why our customers use us and then keep coming back. From hiring to firing and everything in between Eden HR can help keep your business legally compliant. |
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InfoTrace InfoTrace is proud to support Microbiz as part of the West Sussex County Council campaign to keep West Sussex working and improve the economic well-being of the County. The InfoTrace business information service run from Crawley Library carries out business research and targeted mailing list creation for clients across the South East. |
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Dee Blick (The Marketing Gym Ltd) As a visitor and supporter of all previous Horsham Microbiz events, I am thrilled to be one of the sponsors at this year's event. I am really looking forward to talking to as many visitors as possible, sharing marketing tips and advice, and of course, promoting my new book, Powerful Marketing on a Shoestring Budget for Small Businesses. Please do come and say 'Hello'. |
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The Resident H D Publishing Ltd is proud to publish a genuinely local free newspaper called The Resident Horsham and District, made in the Horsham District for Horsham and District. It represents a dynamic and cost effective vehicle for both existing businesses and new businesses to grow and expand by getting that all important message through to the public. Helping local business is the core focus for The Resident and it is this very reason we see exhibitions and events such as Microbiz key to our purpose. |
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Topcentre Ltd Topcentre is delighted to be a Sponsor of Microbiz 2009, as our aim is to provide a valuable service for small business in the Horsham and surrounding area. Topcentre has the facilities to help your business grow, starting from company registration, mailing address, telephone answering to occupying a fully serviced office at The Courtyard. |
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West Sussex County Council West Sussex Trading Standards Service is an intelligence led, risk assessed service to both businesses and consumers. Our aim is to ensure a high standard of consumer protection and business compliance throughout the County. Our ‘Buy with Confidence’ scheme benefits businesses and consumers alike. By ensuring members comply with the letter and spirit of the law we are able to improve consumer protection in a wide variety of business sectors. |
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Spirit FM Spirit FM is the official radio station of Microbiz 2009, with interviews and regular updates on this year’s event. Spirit FM broadcasts across West Sussex on 96.6, 102.3 and 106.6FM and you can visit online at www.spiritfm.net |
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Smartdecos Horsham District Council would like to thank Smartdecos for the supply of decorative balloons for Microbiz. Call 01403 243233 or visit www.smartdecos.com Visit Horsham Microbiz 2010 for inspiration, networking, sound advice, essential tips, great exhibitors and delicious refreshment all under one roof all on one day. |
For further information or to obtain a hard copy of this year's programme, telephone 01403 215529 or email mailto:business.development@horsham.gov.uk?subject=Microbiz
Download the programme from this year's event below.
Horsham Microbiz 2009 Programme
Horsham Microbiz 2009 Programme (1.4mb)
A PDF version of the Microbiz 2009 programme. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to view this document.