If you’ve always wanted to start a business, but never quite known where to begin, you need to head down to StartUp 2018 an event specifically to give you all the info you need to get it off the ground…

StartUp 2018 is a collaboration between Enterprise Nation and a collection of high profile sponsors which includes Facebook, mobile-first business bank Tide, small business insurer Direct Line for Business and internet technology business Verisign.

Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones said: “The nation’s appetite to start a business shows no sign of abating, despite a large helping of political uncertainty.  This year is no exception – and we are expecting thousands of wanna-be entrepreneurs, who will be there to absorb information, pick up inspiration and make a date in their diary to start their business in 2018.

“Every year we help those with ambitions to start-up or just want to brush-up on their skills, to pick up very practical advice on subjects like finance and social media, link up with like-minded individuals, get the inspiration to help give their new business idea the very best start, or take their existing business to the next level.

“It’s an epic day – but it’s the perfect way to absorb everything you need to know before you take first step into new territory.”

Entrepeneurs at the event include Mo Bro’s, Neverworld and Morning Gloryville – all set and ready to inspire you with tales of how they started their own ventures.

The day will involve break-out zones, keynote and digital stages, which attendees can pick and choose from.  These are:

• Start Me Up – meet entrepreneurs from the food, fashion and tech industries including tech platform Smart Pensionand hear first-hand how they went from idea to execution.
• How to grow a business on Facebook and Instagram –regular tips sessions scheduled throughout the day.
• Show Me the Money with Tide– hear fintech firm Tide founder George Bevis talk about the evolution of banking plus full programme of advice about equity finance, crowdfunding and angel investment.
• Digital stage – learn about SEO, using video, converting website visitirs into customers, digital marketing and blogging.
• Build a Brand – learn how to design a logo, create a professional image and brand your start-up from day one.
• Business Essentials –everything that’s needed to start-up including how to conduct market research, registering a company, IP, GDPR and even how to stay in control of your mental health while doing it.
• Youth Enterprise Zone –hear from student entrepreneurs, learn how to pitch and how to make young brands newsworthy
• Adviser zone– Connect with experts and advisers from the Enterprise Nation marketplace who can advise on topics from sales and marketing to making the most of digital technologies.
• Make me famous! Hear from influencers, journalists and PR experts on how to get your business noticed.

You can find out more information on StartUp2018 here..

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