09.30-16.00: Meet the experts – one-to-one advice clinics

How to protect your business IP and avoid infringement – Gary Townley, Intellectual Property Office

Find out how to protect your trade marks and avoid infringement, and how IP can assist you in almost every aspect of your business development and competitive strategy

It can be lonely running your own business, especially if you’re a small company or a one-man band.

Here's your chance to sit down with a business expert and pick their brain. Whatever challenges you’re facing and whatever stage your business is at, we can connect you with the right expert to help you succeed. Whether you need tips on securing finance or improving your PR, or you have a burning question about law, tax or cashflow, book your free 20-minute slot with one of our friendly experts.

Other clinics available:

· Doing your own PR – Dawn Bartlett, Grace Consultancy

· Branding on a budget – Roopa Basu, Namoh print and design

· Validate your business idea – Virgin StartUp

· Business rates – James Cox, Wandsworth Council

· Get help to kick start your business idea (18-30 year olds) - Regina Edada, The Prince's Trust

· How to start a food business – Soraya Lavery, CPG Consulting

· Business law, employment law, contracts and agreements – Thejaka Pinidiya, Hodders Law·

· Setting up a food business in the borough – Andrew Proom, Wandsworth Council Food

Please pre-book your consultation in advance as demand is likely to be high. If you’re late your slot may be given to someone else.