21st and 22nd October 2020
Festival Programme
21st October 2020
10:00am - 10:30am : Networking and Exhibition
10:32am - 11.15am : Welcome – Sarah Slaven, Managing Director, Business Durham; Teri Ellington - Ellington Timepiece
Hear from Teri, a young Teesside entrepreneur who battled anxiety and depression to launch her own watch business with just £80 and a laptop after losing her job two months before Christmas.
11:17am - 11:40am : Break - Networking and Exhibition
11:42am - 12:42pm : Stefan Thomas
Generating new leads and effective networking.
Stefan is the author of three Amazon bestsellers, ‘Business Networking for Dummies’, ‘Instant Networking’ and ‘Win The Room’. He covers everything from which networking events to choose, how to present your 60 second introduction, to how to follow up on social media to ensure those conversations turn into sales.
12:44pm - 1.15pm : Official Close and Networking
22nd October 2020
10:00am - 10:30am : Networking and Exhibition
10:32am - 11:15am : Welcome – Sarah Slaven, Managing Director, Business Durham; Jake Newport - Finnmark Ltd
Finnmark Ltd is a family-run establishment and was founded by Jake and his brother Max. Hear how in these testing times, they have managed to pivot and increase sales of materials and accessories from their e-commerce shop.
11:17am - 11:40am : Networking and Exhibition
11:42am - 12:42pm : Jimmy Cregan - Effectively marketing your business and securing new sales
More details about Jimmy Cregan - Effectively marketing your business and securing new sales
In 2010, Jimmy created Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, a range of awesome ready-to-drink iced coffees. Hear how he started the business with his sister Suzie and now leads a team of over 20 crew and his products are available in over 5000 outlets across the UK and beyond.
12:44pm - 1:15pm : Official Close and Networking
Please note all timings are subject to change.
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