The 21st Century Business - Free Event

Growing Startups in Torbay

English Riviera Centre, Torquay

Wednesday 8 February 2012, 9am – 5pm

Torbay Development Agency, in partnership with Schools for Startups proudly invite you to this unmissable event in Torbay.

This is a FREE event with limited places, to book see 21st Century Business Registration opens in a new window

What is it about?

The 21st Century Business event will leave delegates with a firm understanding of how to build a lasting business based on a tried and tested curriculum taught by Doug Richard, serial entrepreneur and former panel member from the hit BBC television series ‘Dragons Den.’

The event will establish clear learning methods, building on existing knowledge with materials made available via short video seminars downloaded via the School for Startups website.

Doug will share his expertise on developing products and bringing them to market with minimal costs and maximum impact on the target audience.

Who is it for?

This class is perfect for the struggling business owner who needs help fast and the successful business owner who wants to take his business to the next level.

The integrated course will highlight:

Goals, definition
Visualising the business, starting the proposition
Defining the advantage
Defining the customer and choosing segments
Pricing and Revenue
Channels
The Customer Relationship
The Competition and the Industry
The Key Asset
Core Competencies
10 Questions businesses must consider for future success

If you are an entrepreneur, leader or manager of an SME and want to run your business more efficiently and cost effectively, you can’t afford to miss this.

About the Teacher

Doug Richard is a successful entrepreneur with 20 years’ experience in the development and leadership of technology and software ventures, Doug featured in the first two TV series of Dragon’s Den, and is the Founder and Vice-Chairman of the Cambridge Angels and Chairman of the Conservative Party Small Business Task Force.

Doug has always been a champion for startups and small businesses. Even before founding School for Startups he actively mentored, coached and supported many entrepreneurs. In 2008, after teaching a one-day class in entrepreneurship, Doug decided to found an enterprise dedicated to helping people start better, more profitable, businesses. Since 2008 he has taught thousands in face to face and online classes across the UK and overseas.

Agenda

9:00 Registration
9:30 Introduction
9:40 Goals, definition
10:00 Visualising the business, starting the proposition
10:30 Defining the advantage
11:00 Break
11:30 Defining the customer and picking segments
12:00 Pricing and revenue
12:30 Channels
13:00 Lunch
14:00 The customer relationship
14:30 Partner
15:00 The competition and the industry
15:30 Break
16:00 Key Asset
16:30 Core Competencies
17:00 Finish

The event will provide fantastic networking opportunities, with a chance to meet numerous SMEs, entrepreneurs and Doug Richards himself.

To book your attendance see 21st Century Business Registration opens in a new window

Sponsorship packages are available for this unique regional event and will be announced soon. Contact Helena Davison for details on 01803 207 915 or email helena.davison@tedcltd.com.

This is part of a two day Event!

The first event ‘Web Fuelled Business’ will also be held at the Riviera Center, Torquay on Tuesday 7 February 2012, brought to you with the backing and sponsorship of BIS, and School for Startups, who are presenting a national programme in England between January and March 2012. The full roll out will include 12 one-day events and support from at least 3,500 small businesses in England.