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Start Up...Sell On
A Networking Event for Owners, Managers and Entrepreneurs
This networking event is jointly hosted by The Management & Leadership Network (MLN) and the Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN). Delegates will have the opportunity to put questions to the speakers as well as networking with other attendees over refreshments. The event will also include launch details of Management Month, which is due to take place in February 2011. |
Date & Time: Thursday 7th October, Registration 5.30, event starts at 6.00pm sharp.
Venue: Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF.
Cost: Free
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‘Start-up'
Philip Bain, Co-founder, ShredBank
Question - What do Disney, Burger King and Microsoft have in common?
Answer - They all started and grew their businesses during global recessions.
Philip Bain and his business partner James Carson established local firm ShredBank only two weeks after the collapse of Northern Rock and the beginning of one of the deepest recessions since the 1930’s. ShredBank entered a document shredding market dominated by well established multi-nationals and a deteriorating economic climate. Despite this, under Philip’s commercial leadership ShredBank has experienced high double digit growth year on year and disproved the notion that success in a recession is impossible. We are delighted that Philip has agreed to share his thoughts and experiences on what it takes to start-up, grow and succeed in tough financial times. He will reflect on the importance of marketing, selling, innovation and having a business model that works. |
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'Sell on'
Alan Branagh, Business Manager, BCMS Corporate
Based in Belfast, Alan Branagh is Business Manager (NI & ROI) of BCMS Corporate - a world leader in the sale of privately owned companies. Alan manages a portfolio of clients, all of whom are selling their businesses for their maximum value through BCMS. Alan is an executive and performance consultant/coach with over 20 years international business experience in customer services and IT, particularly in the high-tech, CRM and internet start-up arenas. We are delighted that Alan has agreed to share his experience and expertise in the daunting field of selling a business. In particular, he will focus on the ‘Five Step Process’, which charts out the path to maximising the sale value of your business. |
Places at this best-practice event are limited so early booking is recommended. To secure your free place please contact Leah at wrightl@belfastcity.gov.uk
BEN is funded by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund, under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland. Check out the Belfast Entrepreneurs Network webpage www.belfastcity.gov.uk/benfor future events or become a fan of the Facebook page. MLN is funded by Champion Firms ASM Horwath, Podiem, Being, Grafton ESP, Europa General, McGrigors, DCP, Tartan IS and ShredBank. For more information and to register to become a free member visit www.mln.org.uk.
