Another must-attend event for the budding businessman – or woman – as the Business Start Up Show rolls into London this month

Business Start Up Show
November 17-18, Earl’s Court, London

For anyone thinking about starting or expanding a business, the Business Startup Show is a vital event. As the industry-leader, the show provides the perfect platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs, with over 250 seminars, 350 exhibitors, and some the UK’s most successful business figures.

Among the leading figures sharing their knowledge this year is James Caan, known as much for his role on the BBC show Dragon’s Den as he is for founding Hamilton Bradshaw, the Mayfair-based private equity firm.

Also on the speakers’ list is David Gold, chairman of West Ham United and the Gold Group, who takes part in a Q&A session. The King of Shaves founder and chairman, Will King, also discusses the use of social media from a company and brand perspective.

Ian Jarvis of show organiser, the Prysm Group has also confirmed some exciting new features. ‘We’re launching the biggest networking event in the UK – Business Connections. This networking feature will bring together the online business community, providing a place to meet up, share ideas and chat about business. There will also be an area where you can exchange business cards, build on your client-base and forge strategic alliances,’ he explained.

Also new for this year is the Great British Business Show, a new event that will run alongside the Business Startup Show, in the same hall at the same time. The new event is for SMEs looking to expand rather than taking the first step. ‘It’s here to help your great small business grow into a great big one,’ says Jarvis.

The show continues to go from strength to strength – this year is its twenty sixth – running twice a year, with a spring edition in May. Jarvis believes the show is successful because offers so much in the way of inspiration and advice; it provides business tools, resources and networking. The people taking part are at every stage business growth, and industry experts are able to assist the audience with business objectives. In short, it’s an invaluable platform for small businesses to network, seek answers and create strategic alliances.

Still not convinced?  ‘It would be easier to list the reasons why they shouldn’t attend,’ says Jarvis. ‘Put frankly, if you are an SME, young business or entrepreneur, you have to attend this show – and there are so many reasons why – 350 exhibitors offering the tools and resources that your business needs; 250 seminars from some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, each offering their own pieces of great advice on starting or growing a business, and Interactive workshops run by industry experts such as Google, Saatchi & Saatchi and the London Stock Exchange.’

You’d be mad not to …