A new venue for #FSBConnect Rutland!!

Agenda:

12pm arrivals, networking and light lunch provided

12:30 FSB update and welcome, round the room introductions. You will have around a minute to introduce yourself and your business to everyone. Share what you do and what you’re looking for- why not bring a product, prop or pictures to bring your business or idea to life! Don’t forget to bring lots of business cards.

Our speaker is Karl Craig-West, local FSB member and owner of Buzz Websites in Leicester.

Karl will tell us how he Doubled his Sales in 9 months! One not to be missed if you'd like to pick up some #toptips on how to boost your business.

In this talk you'll learn the key things that has enabled Buzz Website Design to double sales in less than 9 months and become one of the fastest-growing and most innovative web design companies in the county.

The talk includes things such as:

How to plan your marketing for maximum ROI with minimum effort

Why doing less social media is sometimes a better approach

Referrals made simple

How to get over price objections (without discounting)

A free (and easy) way to increase average order value

Why using data is a number 1 strategy (and how to make data work for you)

Armed with this information you will be able to out-market and out-promote your competition before they even know what's happening!

2pm Event ends. Opportunity to stay for free networking

#FSBConnect aims to support all types of business and those interested in starting a business, with information, networking and support. All are welcome to this event which aims to showcase the great quality of ‘what we’ve got’ in Rutland and why there’s Multum in Parvo - much in little!

When : Regularly every second Tuesday of every month at 12 - 2pm

Where:

Cost: The cost is £10 for FSB members and £15 for non-members

For general enquiries regarding the event please contact Nicola Moss on 07917 628922 or by email to nicola.moss@fsb.org.uk

Event Background:

This event is organised with the support of Rutland County Council's Economic Development team and aims to provide support for local businesses. FSB lobby and campaign on business issues and we may be able to help, and Economic Development & Tourism Manager James Frieland will be attending to update on any current support available to local businesses, so let the organisers know what’s affecting you.

#FSBConnect welcomes everyone from the community, whether you’re a business, a student or a startup- so long as you’re interested in business you’re welcome to come along and join.

Follow us on twitter @FSBEastMids @FSB_L_N_R and use the hashtag #FSBconnect

Plenty of free parking at the venue. Arrive at reception and they will point you towards our meeting place.

Bring your business cards, pop up banner, materials and even products and props to showcase your business.

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