Answers By Experts Free Business Networking with StartUp Richmond

Richmond Networking - An Informal Business Networking event Inspired by StartUp Britain

StartUp Richmond presents - Answers By Experts

Opened by Zac Goldsmith

Dragons Den Style Pitch Up Competition

What will happen?
08.45 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 09.10 Opening With Zac Goldsmith, MP for Richmond
09.10 – 09.15 Helen Roberts SUB
09.15 – 10.00 Dragons Den Pitch Up Style Competition
10.00 – 10.30 Answers from Experts Q & A
10.30 - 10.45 Announcement and presentation to the Winner of the Competition
10.45 - 11.30 Informal networking
11.30 Finish

Cost: This is a FREE business networking event for the Richmond and surrounding areas.

We are delighted by this months as our event will be opened by Zac Goldsmith, the local MP for Richmond. Also we are tying in our exciting competition Dragon's Den Style Pitch Up.

This is a competition open to anyone who wants to do a five minute pitch in front of our judges. The winner of the best pitch will win a host of prizes worth over £2,000 from companies like the Royal mail, PayPal, RACC and CPG Executive Consulting.

Our Answers By Expert panel is:

The Royal Mail: Expert to be announced.

Joanna Tall, founder, Off To See My Lawyer
Jo is a member of the Law Society and regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority. Off to see my lawyer is an on-line law firm that specialises in advising entrepreneurs with businesses in the UK. Its mission is to provide legal advice that is clear and affordable and to take the fear out of consulting a lawyer!

Helen Roberts: MD of CPG Executive Consulting Ltd and StartUp Richmond Local champion
Helen is a successful Entrepreneur and runs CPG Executive Consulting & Entrepreneurs Worldwide. She has an 18 year track record of success in Training, Coaching and mentoring individuals and business across a variety of industries. Helen has extensive experience in human capital management, talent management, business strategy, sales & marketing and personal and leadership development.

Jo Sealy MD of the Marketing Agency To Market
Jo is a creative, hands on marketing professional with over 25 years experience of commercial advertising, radio and television at both creative and management levels. Specialises in working in the creative industries and food & drink sectors. An established business and lifestyle writer and photographer. Interested in writing/photography collaborations for articles or books with designer makers and/or food & drink professionals. Jo also has extensive salon management experience.

Kirsty Demeza, Client Director in THP Accountants
THP is an Accountancy and Financial Advice services group with offices across the UK. They have been helping clients grow their businesses, minimise their tax liabilities and preserve their wealth since 1974. They have a local firm approach, focus on planning forward and have big firm experience. Their approach is to provide timely advise that saves you money.

Inspired by the StartUp Britain campaign
In response to our first event, StartUp Britain Richmond Champion Helen Roberts and her team invite you to a FREE business networking event.
This is a relaxed and informal networking event where you will get the opportunity to find out more about what is happening in StartUp Richmond and what we can do to help you grow your business.

This monthly free networking event will give you an opportunity to showcase your business and learn invaluable skills to start a business or transform your business and take it to the next level. This month we are assisting with USP's and giving you the opportunity to put your specific business questions to the experts.

StartUp Richmond is part of StartUp Britain.

StartUp Britain is a national campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, harnessing the expertise and passion of Britain’s leading businesspeople to celebrate, inspire and accelerate enterprise in the UK.
The campaign was founded by eight entrepreneurs and launched on 28th March 2011 by the Prime Minister, with the full support of the Chancellor and HM Government, although it is completely funded by our private sector sponsors (AXA, Dell, Intel, Intuit, Magento Go and PayPal).
To date this year over 300,000 new businesses have been set up in Britain. This is your chance to join an incredible business network and gain essential skills and exposure to highly connected people to make your business happen.
This free networking event is designed to serve the start-up needs of the Richmond local area.