Event Details
DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL PROGRAMME:
FSB Business Bootcamp New Year Refresher Programme.pdf
To save on resources we've created a digital programme. For a reminder of your speakers, sessions and business support exhibitors which you can take advantage of on the day, please take a look at the programme before the event and print it if you wish- it also includes the FSBs Top Tips for Networking and information on the FSB Awards which are open for applications now.
Energise, Strategise Thrive! Fuel your Mind, Body and Business for 2024.
This day-long event focused on both practical business advice and wellbeing, will enable you and 150 entrepreneurs, self-employed and small businesses owners from across the Midlands to shake off those January blues and get you heading into the new year with focus and ambition.
There’s no need to be an FSB member to attend, we welcome all small business owners and self-employed people. This is a great opportunity to take part in the FSB community.
Want to grab the spotlight on the day? Book an Expo stand! Stands are discounted for FSB members but all businesses and business support organisations with something to offer SMEs are welcome to exhibit. Reserve your expo stand here.
The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall is a breathtaking venue for corporate away days and magical weddings, where, during the breakout sessions, attendees will be able to find business support on the Expo stands and chat with new contacts over coffee and while making s’mores around the fire in the Tipi.
This event is delivered in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, the Government’s arm dedicated to economic growth, supporting businesses to invest and grow.
Agenda
- Breakfast Speed Networking: 8am – 9am
The day starts with a Breakfast Speed Networking session where you can expand your network from across the region and meet as many people as possible before the main Bootcamp begins. Complimentary breakfast is being kindly provided by The Woodlands. - Bootcamp: 9am - 3pm
Free-to-attend (includes complimentary lunch and networking and refreshment breaks). A range of interactive sessions throughout the day will help you get inspired, informed and prepared for a great year ahead. - Browse our exhibitor stands (if you would like to be an exhibitor, please book here)
Join us at one part of the event or all of it.
Sessions and Speakers
The Bootcamp will feature expert speakers throughout the day, giving tried and tested tips which you can put into practice or take back to your team to help you strengthen your mind, body and business in 2024.
Jennifer Thomas - Bootcamp Host
Jennifer manages the activities of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland, supporting and working with the 4,500 FSB members in those three counties. She holds several Board positions across the area, representing SMEs, their interests, and opportunities at every level.
FSB is the UKs organisation for small businesses and self-employed people, offering business support services to their 150,000 members and the wider small business community, as well as lobbying for fairness on key issues like tax and regulation. Jennifer believes that the best thing for our economy is to give small business owners the right conditions to thrive, and the space and platforms to tackle challenges together and share their expertise and experiences with each other. She’s often looking out for members to get involved and volunteer in FSB activity and events, take part in media interviews and act as small business ambassadors.
Mark Burkett – Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business & Trade
Marks has been involved in exporting for over 30 years starting as an employee of a major blue-chip corporation and heading up their export department, to starting and developing his own businesses for the past 25 years. Selling in every continent around the Globe, he is well placed to talk about the benefits of exporting.
During this time, he have developed a wealth of experience and now relish the fact that his legacy will be encouraging and enthusing British businesses to take their businesses to overseas markets and to do so, in the best possible shape that they can. Mark is especially determined to embrace everyone and promote the broader work of the DBT to the United Kingdom. This country has a proud heritage for exporting, he wants to help build an even prouder future for it.
Amanda Bourne - Breakfast Speed Networking
Amanda from Findabiz networking has been running networking events for many years, in all different styles and formats. She will be hosting our morning speed networking session, giving you the chance to meet maximum businesses in record time.
Remy Clarke - Understand your best customers
Remy is a specialist in customer relationship management (CRM) working with brands like Watford FC, Sk:n clinics, Comparethemarket.com and Loughborough University.
Remy will talk about why ‘Better Customer Knowledge = Profitable Business Growth’ and what you can do in 2024 to increase your leads, conversions, margins and average spend, and Grow your business and profits.
Ruth Roan - Set your priorities
Ruth, owner and founder of Building Business Consultancy, an established firm which specialises in business growth and resilience, and strategic planning.
Ruth will lead a session where you’ll explore the critical aspects of your business and the priorities that demand your attention in the upcoming year, you’ll come away with a personalised list of focus areas and actions.
Sachin Vasani - Plan your Marketing
Sachin is the owner of Vencha Apps which specialises in the design and build of branded mobile apps, set up & management of online marketing tools & platforms, mobile payment solutions and cloud-based business management software.
Sachin’s session will give you ideas and advice on how to increase revenue, connect & engage with loyal customers and grow brand awareness through mobile and more traditional marketing.
You’ll come away with a greater understanding of how you can reach out to new and existing customers, and where to stop wasting time and money on ineffective marketing methods.
George Oliver - Get Productive with Your PR
George is the founder and MD of 1284, an award-winning B2B corporate communications agency working with innovative SMEs in the East Midlands.
George will lead a session looking at how time-pressed small businesses can make their PR content work harder - and will provide a practical step-by-step guide to comms that move you towards your business goals.
Lucia Paredes and Fleur Prime - EnJOY the ride
Fleur and Lucia are the founders of We Are PEAC - coaching services with science-backed training to support both personal and professional development. In this session, Fleur and Lucia will share the keys to support you (and your teams) in reconnecting to joy, your creative flow, feel empowered and positively impact the start of 2024! Their programmes are expertly designed based on principles of how people learn best: a mix of practical exercises and educating to benefit all learning styles. So, when we say talk, we mean an interactive workshop with practical exercises to help you understand, and experience, the principles upon which Joy is based.
Dawn Edwards MBA FInsLM, MCMI - Being a business leader in 2024
Dawn is a well known and respected business leader in the East Midlands. As well as being a multi-award winning entrepreneur, sought-after events and media speaker and a champion of businesses in the East Midlands, she has been the President of East Midlands Chamber and is currently an elected Area Leader for the 5,000 FSB members in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. She is founder and MD of Challenge Consulting, the largest centre for ILM qualifications in the East Midlands, with a range of other diverse business interests.
Dr Nicholas and Vanessa Peat – Supporting yourself and employees with health and well-being
Nicolas and Vanessa are a multidisciplinary team of registered nutritional, medical, mental health and wellbeing experts based in Northamptonshire. In their session they will discuss how to help to reduce the number of sick days and hours away from the business and help address the overall health and wellbeing of every individual employee or solopreneur, which can often be overlooked.
We want all small business owners to be able to share their own ideas and knowledge with each other, so on the day you’ll be encouraged to network and discuss in the breaks, take part in the regular roving mic sessions and use the hashtag #FSBBootcamp to share your own tips on social media.
A complimentary lunch is included, during which you can source essential business support and advice from expo stands.
Car parking : Complimentary car parking is available at the venue.
This event is hosted in partnership with Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
For those that opt in for this event, we will share your business contact details with Department for Business and Trade. They may contact you with information from this event as well as product information and other information relevant to you. Department for Business and Trade will process your data in accordance with their Privacy Notice. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Please note, dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed for bookings made after Monday 22 January.
This event is sponsored by The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall
Interested in our Bootcamp series? See our full programme of Bootcamp events here.
Event Contact
Please contact Amy Gillespie for any further information.
