Thinking of starting a business?

By wales_online on October 7, 2010

Photo by bisgovuk In this post we present 10 reasons why you should visit New Start Wales 2010 exhibition at the  CIA starting tomorrow and lasting until this Saturday.

1. Because you want to protect and grow your business – Running a successful small or medium business requires a seemingly endless list of skills and qualities.  In one day at NEW START WALES you can find the inspiration, advice and contacts to make sure your business is best placed to not only survive but flourish.

2. The right advice – With over 50 free seminars from an outstanding collection of successful entrepreneurs, and experts on virtually every aspect of running a business, the show offers an unprecedented array of free advice to assist owner/managers of small businesses.

3. All the suppliers and support organisations – 150 different exhibitors will be represented at the exhibition. In just one day you can find all the suppliers and support organisations you need to drive your business forward.

4. Develop your business skills – Take part in detailed, interactive workshops designed to cover vital areas of running a successful business including sales and marketing, recruitment, IT, customer and time management, and tax issues.

5. Build new contacts – Both the networking and coffee areas of the event give you the opportunity to network with thousands of other business owners and managers. At NEW START WALES you can assemble all the business contacts you will ever need.

6. Get straight answers – Straight from the horse’s mouth, this is your chance to get answers to your business problems from successful small business owners who have been there and done it. Face to face advice on a wide range of topics will be available throughout the show.

7. Stay up to date – Take part in demonstrations of the latest products and technology designed to save you time and money by increasing the efficiency and profitability of your business.

8. Save thousands of pounds – Take advantage of valuable show discounts, promotions, giveaways and competitions. You can pick up free software or equipment, and save thousands of pounds on essential services and supplies.

9. Could you exhibit next year? – If you have products or services to offer to start-up or growing business then exhibiting at next years event could benefit your business. Come and see first hand how you business could take part.

10. It’s all completely FREE! – Incredibly, every aspect of the event including all the seminars, workshops and other features are completely free of charge.

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NEWSFLASH!!

Wales and Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts will be on the Cardiff Blues stand (D27) on Friday 8th October at the New Start Wales Business Exhibition @ CIA Cardiff.

Free Cardiff Blues tickets, signed merchandise and VIP prizes to be won, so don't miss it.

See you there!

Bright Business Competition - your chance to win £5,000 and more!

Only 2 days to go!

Have you got your entry in for the New Start Wales Bright Business Competition?  It's your chance to win £5,000 cash and more!  Enter now - this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Check out details of the show in the special supplement you'll find in the Western Mail today.

See you there!

Last chance to book the free breakfast networking event!

Your last chance to book the FREE breakfast networking event with New Start Wales Exhibition 8/9 October, The CIA, Cardiff.

Many of you have already secured your place at what should be the country’s biggest networking event of the year. A priceless opportunity to meet hundreds of new clients and business contacts AND even grab a free breakfast along the way!

We only have a few places still available on either day so follow the instructions below now, to make sure you don't miss out on the business event of the year.

This is not just a run-of-the-mill networking event, by finding out before the meeting the types of businesses you would like to connect with, the organisers will then put you in to the most relevant ‘power group’, making it much more time-effective.

The meetings will take place on both the 8th and the 9th October at the CIA, Cardiff between 9:00 and 10:00 and include entry to New Start Exhibition. The format for the first 30 minutes is natural networking over a free breakfast and a coffee, the second 30 minutes is where you are placed into a power group of 8 to 10 people, introducing you to vital new contacts that will develop into new business.

After kick starting your day at the meeting you will then receive free entry to Wales’ biggest event business exhibition New Start Wales. With over 100 exhibitors, 50 free seminars and workshops and many live features. The event is designed to give your business a huge boost during these tough times.

To receive your free voucher just click here , tell us if you would prefer the 8th or the 9th October, your name, company name, contact telephone, your business sector and click send. Your unique voucher will be emailed back for you to just print and bring along to claim your FREE place.

New Start Wales 2010: Seminars

We have some fantastic seminars with great speakers lined up for the New Start Wales Business Exhibition 2010 - take a look at the show guide and, if you haven't already, register NOW!  Entry and events FREE!!

Hear Jamie Murray Wells speak @ New Start Wales Business Exhibition 2010

Jamie Murray Wells set up internet success story Glasses Direct six years ago with a student loan from his university bedroom – today they ship a pair of glasses every single minute of the day and are the largest online retailer of prescription glasses in the world.

Recognition for his work heading up Glasses Direct saw Jamie receive awards such as the UK Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Wales and West Country Entrepreneur of the Year Award, NatWest Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brit. In 2005, he beat Sir Richard Branson, Sir Alan Sugar, and Stelios Haji-Ioannou to come 1st place in startups.co.uk’s list of that year’s top entrepreneurs.                                                      

You can hear Jamie’s success story as part of the outstanding free seminar schedule at New Start Exhibition 8/9 October at The CIA, Cardiff.

Jamie is just one the successful entrepreneurs passing on their secrets at the two day event. Other speakers include BBC Dragon’s Den investments winner Letitia Valentine, best-selling business authors Brad Burton and Rob Warlow and the recently crowned ‘World’s Best Inventors’ – Robert Clarke and John Lockwood. You can download full details of all the other seminars and workshops from the show website www.newstartwales.com

Jamie will be opening the seminar programme at the show on Friday 8th October at 10:15am. So, if you are not already registered, click here to get your ticket now, and make sure you get to The CIA before the doors open at 10:00am.

FREE Breakfast and ‘powergroup’ with New Start Wales Exhibition 8/9 October, CIA, Cardiff

We have secured FREE vouchers to take part in potentially the country’s biggest networking event of the year. A priceless opportunity to meet hundreds of new clients and business contacts AND even grab a free breakfast along the way!

This is not just a run of the mill networking event, by finding out before the meeting the types of businesses you would like to connect with, the organisers will then put you in to the most relevant ‘power group’, making it much more time effective.

The meetings will take place on both the 8th and the 9th October at the CIA, Cardiff between 9:00 and 10:00 and include entry to New Start Exhibition. The format for the first 30 minutes is natural networking over a free breakfast and a coffee, the second 30 minutes is where you are placed into a power group of 8 to 10 people, introducing you to vital new contacts that will develop into new business.

After kick starting your day at the meeting you will then receive free entry to Wales’ biggest event business exhibition New Start Wales. With over 100 exhibitors, 50 free seminars and workshops and many live features. The event is designed to give your business a huge boost during these tough times.

To receive your free voucher just click here , tell us your name, company name, contact telephone, your business sector and click send. Your voucher will be emailed back for you to just print and bring along to get your FREE place.

New Start Wales 2010 @ CIA Cardiff on 8th & 9th October

 

Only a few days to go! Register now for free entry at New Start Wales 2010

Show Guide now out!

New Start Wales Business Exhibition 2010 @ CIA Cardiff on 8th & 9th October!

Take a look at the amazing line up of events and exhibitors at New Start Wales in our new show guide!  And don't forget to enter our Bright Business Competition  -  you could win £5,000 cash and up to £30,000 worth of support and products to get your business up and running

http://newstartshowguide.paperviewer.co.uk

Only a few days to wait!

Bright Business Competition

New Start Wales Business Exhibition 2010

If you’re thinking of starting a business or growing an existing one you can visit the New Start Wales Exhibition for loads of free advice and support. And if you think your business idea has what it takes to be successful New Start Wales is offering you the chance to turn your dreams into reality!

Pitch your business idea to a panel of judges at the New Start Wales Exhibition 2010 and win £5,000 start-up capital and up to £30,000 in support services and products from show exhibitors.

 Why Visit?

Whether you are looking to get your new business idea up and running or you want to protect and grow your existing business in a difficult climate, the New Start Wales Exhibition has everything you need under one roof.
In addition to face to face advice from more than 100 exhibitors you can take part in the extensive range of live features all designed ensure your business not only survives but flourishes.

New Start Wales will incorporate more than fifty seminars and workshops, including inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and practical advice from support organisations and well known businesses.

How To Enter

To enter simply download the application form and bring a printout of it to the show.
On Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October a maximum of six people will be selected for each live heat. You can submit entries until midday Saturday 9th October.

The winner from each heat will go through to the grand final on Saturday Afternoon and someone will win everything they need to turn their Bright Business Idea into reality.

Heat times

Friday 8th October
Heat 1 - 11:30am
Heat 2 – 12:30pm
Heat 3 – 3pm

Saturday 9th October
Heat 4 – 11:30am Heat 5 – 12:30pm

Last year’s winner, Tbox Solutions said: “Winning the Bright Business Idea Competition was a massive boost for Tbox Solutions, the cash and services have proved invaluable in getting the business off the ground, but we have also benefited greatly from the exposure and contacts that the competition generates!”

New Start Wales Exhibition 2010 is on Friday 8th October from 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9th October from 10am and 4pm at the Cardiff International Arena. For more information visit newstartwales.com or call 0800 1577 950.

Terms and Conditions

Print and complete your entry form, and hand in to the competition desk at the New Start Wales Exhibition. All entries will be assessed by New Start Wales’ representatives and their decision is final.

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Bright Business Idea Competition

THINK YOUR BUSINESS IDEA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

Pitch your business idea to our panel of judges to win £5000 cash and up to £30,000 in support services and products.

New Start Wales is offering one would be entrepreneur the chance to turn their dreams into reality! Simply tell us about you idea for a great new business to win £5,000 in start-up capital and a vast range of business services and products, supplied by show exhibitors.

To enter simply download the application form here, and bring a printout of it to the show. Heats run throughout Friday and Saturday morning with the grand final live on Saturday

New Start Wales Business Exhibition

New Start Wales will be packed with topical, entertaining and valuable features, designed to inspire and motivate show visitors. 

The show features create the ideal atmosphere for you to promote your company to genuinely interested visiting businesses.

Show features will include;

• Over 50 Seminars and workshops
• Business planning kiosks
• Networking areas
• Bright business idea competition
• Small Business Clinic
• Online Demonstrations and Internet Café
• BBC Dragons’ Den auditions

New Start Wales will incorporate more than fifty seminars and workshops, including inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and practical advice from support organisations and well know businesses.