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Meet the Professionals -- Free Drop-in Business Advice

Would you like free business advice from Brighton’s finest business leaders?
On 23rd April 2009 a host of Brighton’s most respected professionals
will be available to answer your questions about running a business –
and it’s all completely free.

Why?
Because running a business through a recession is especially
challenging. So Brighton & Hove City Council has created Meet the
Professionals as part of a series of events designed to support local
businesses.

Who is it for?
Meet the Professionals is for anyone who would like free, supportive
business advice. The professionals at the event are volunteering their
time, and are all keen to assist everyone that wants help. Whoever you
are, and whatever your business, drop in for free unbiased advice from
friendly professionals.

What subjects can I get advice on?

• Finance and cashflow
• Digital media
• Cost-effective marketing and promotions techniques
• Growing in a recession
• Managing staff, resources and operations
• Business planning
• Legal matters
• How to find more help and support
• Selling the right product to the right audience

Please see below attachment for list of professionals attending.

Where?
Renaissance Ballroom, The Thistle Hotel, Brighton seafront

When?
23rd April 2009
Afternoon session: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Evening session: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Interested? Tell us!
If you’re interested in speaking to the professionals and getting
valuable business advice for free, please let us know. Email us with
the subject areas that interest you: businesslifebelt@businessinbrighton.org.co.uk. This will help us gauge interest in the event and ensure that we have enough professionals to meet demand.

What next?
You don’t need to book tickets – just mark it in your diary and
remember to drop in on 23rd April! You might want to bring a notepad
and a few business cards as there will be opportunities to meet other
attendees.

Professional support
You will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from the
Economic Development Department of Brighton & Hove City Council,
Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce, Business Link Sussex and other
business support professionals from across the city.

About the event
Business Lifebelt has been created by Brighton & Hove City Council
to provide immediate assistance to the city’s businesses. The FREE
events and clinics have been developed in partnership with Brighton
& Hove Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Sussex.

To find out more about Business Lifebelt and how it can help your Brighton & Hove business,
email: businesslifebelt@businessinbrighton.org.uk
or telephone: 01273 719097