Opening the show at 10am is the RT Hon Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Energy, and patron of the Sevenoaks Town Partnership. As a keen supporter of local business and the Sevenoaks community, Michael takes a personal interest in this event and his opening address is sure to be relevant and interesting. Kent County, Sevenoaks Town and Sevenoaks District Councils will have a presence emphasising the theme of local business collaboration and 'community'. Kent Invicta Chamber and Sevenoaks Chambers of Commerce, with the support of West Kent Partnership, and the Centre for Micro Business will offer free advice and guidance.
Delicious breakfast muffins from XyloBrit, sizeable canapés from Cote Brasserie Sevenoaks and speciality teas from Blends for Friends will satisfy hungry souls searching for added value throughout the day. Discounts and show only offers will be plentiful making this event a bounteous outing.
Tickets please! We have a big red bus for our social media workshop which will travel around town. The Number 7 will be home to ZC Social Media for the day.
On legal issues the event has Brachers LLP as main sponsor. Together with two other legal firms - Devonshires and Warners Solicitors - delegates can have a field day getting to grips with legislation affecting their businesses.
Other sponsors include CCLA a specialist investment management company for charities, faith organisations and local authorities, Sevenoaks Town Council, Sevenoaks District Council, Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce and Stag Community Arts Centre.
Cooper Sevenoaks MINI will be showing some perfect companions to the business motorist, both trade and executive. If it's human resources you need, Office Angels will be on hand to solve temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.
New and new-to-Sevenoaks companies have chosen the business show to introduce themselves.
Telecoms provider, Connect it Communications from Chatham bring creative solutions to give businesses the edge over their competitors. They provide mobile phones, tracking, Sat Broadband, business broadband, phone systems, lines and call rental, VoIP and hosted phone systems.
In the wonderful world of the web, Andy Olsen from Zine UK in Gillingham is a wizard of SEO, website design and affordable solutions for small businesses. His free website evaluation tool is a practical way to test how effective your current site is performing before making a decision about improvements.
If you are managing a fleet of vehicles, Webworks Multimedia in Shoreham will be showcasing their 'Smartt' apps with intrinsic websites. The recently launched 'Smartt-Vehicles' app is the most comprehensive vehicle management app available. More product launches are on their way.
In the world of finance, Handelsbanken offer a bespoke banking service. The decision making is in the branch, so a swift response is assured.
Also offering financial advice is Sevenoaks based Mike Fisher at Evolve Financial Management Ltd who has 30 years experience advising clients on a wide portfolio of financial issues, educating clients for their future.
The Federation of Small Businesses protects the interest of the self-employed and those who own or run a small business. They will be highlighting their package of legal, tax and other benefits offering real and tangible commercial advantage for the business owner.
Pro-Actions business improvement specialists take business coaching to a new level. Hugh Fenton's workshops are the perfect tonic for new and old hands wishing to focus on business and marketing plans, time management, finance and other key skills. Where would businesses be without the networking breakfast? Alternative Breakfast Club members will represent the collaborative aims of the group and encourage visitors to join them at the Mercure Hotel, Pembury every three weeks with no joining fees or membership charges.
Francis Chappell & Sons, will also be exhibiting, showing the friendly and professional face of funeral directing. Established in 1840, the firm continues to serve generations of families in the south east.
At the Sevenoaks Business Show the atmosphere and sense of supportive collaboration will put the buzz back into your business. Speaking about the event, Stephen Arnold, Chairman of Sevenoaks Town Partnership says:
"We are delighted with the support from our sponsors and suppliers and urge sole traders, business owners, managers and start ups to pop along to see what is on offer.
Companies, recognising the benefits of collaborating to increase their target markets, are choosing to introduce themselves to the wider business community in Sevenoaks.
With free entry, free workshops, free seminars and free refreshments - there's nothing to lose."
Website: www.7oaksbiz.com
Twitter: @7oaksbiz
More information from the organiser: gabrielle@gmppr.com
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