Launch Pad

Whether you are a new or an established business, or even considering starting your own business, the Launch Pad is for you.

The Launch Pad is the place to go to get free unbiased and powerful practical business advice from our panel of experienced business people and advisors who are drawn from a broad cross section of the business community.

Launch Your Business!

At the Launch Pad you will be able to discuss business start-up and management through to product development, franchising, marketing, sales and business finance.

The Launch Pad panel aim to give you different perspectives on:

• Market research.
• Business planning.
• Sole trader vs. Limited Company.
• Marketing your business.
• Selling your services.
• Growing your business and collaborative working.
• Taking on staff.
• Product development.
• Business financing.
• Franchising.
• Online presence.

The Launch Pad will be located in the Beech Room where you will be able to discuss informally your business ideas and ambitions in private with our panel. All discussions will be in strict confidence.

Launch Pad - like the ‘Dragons’ Den’ without the stress (or money)!

The 'Dragons' will be:

• Wendy Waverley - HM Revenue & Customs.
• Julia Chanteray - The Joy of Business.
• Dee Blick - The Marketing Gym.
• Business Managers - Business Link.
• Susanne Barthlemes - All Sorted Consulting.
• Clare Evans.