If you are seriously considering developing your business and want access to the top practitioners in the region, this event can offer you the keys to unlock your future business potential and provide you with a forum to uncover solutions to the pertinent issues you currently face.

This Financial Leeds and ABDN Business Conference is highly subsidised through support from our membership and represents unrivalled value for money. Limited seat availability requires early booking.

Day 1
This conference will feature a keynote presentation from Charon Gill ‘Scotland’s curry king’ and entrepreneur as well as industry leaders chosen for their SME sector expertise. The day will also feature a selection of targeted break-out sessions focusing on key subject areas including;

• Access to finance - Guidance on accessing finance for SME businesses and managing it effectively
• Leadership - The challenges and opportunities of leading a team during a time of business growth
• Marketing - An opportunity to examine marketing opportunities as greater economies of scale arise
• Enterprise and Innovation – Adapting your business to function innovatively and efficiently, including mastering digital opportunities

Day 2
The day following the conference will see master classes specially designed to allow delegates the opportunity to discuss some these key issues in greater details in a less formal environment. 

For further information regarding the conference and master classes, please click here . 

The two day event will close with the ABDN 12th Annual Dinner and Awards on 1st April.  This event will be even bigger than in previous years and will feature awards where businesses have overcome obstacles to succeed, providing an inspiration for success.

Tickets for the conference and master classes only are £85 + VAT per delegate.  The conference and dinner is priced at £135 + VAT per delegate.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for both the conference and the dinner. Please contact  sam.cameron-carruthers@financialleeds.com for further information.

CEBN master class
Following the conference, make sure you take advantage of the CEBN master class (see details below). To make sure you don’t miss out click here to register.

Wednesday 31^st March 2010
8:30am, East Room, Leeds Civic Hall

Emerging Markets - led by ConnectChina and CEBN :
Sourcing Opportunities - China vs. Eastern Europe

- How to identify your opportunities
- How to source goods cost effectively from overseas markets 
- Potential problems & how to overcome them 
- Next steps