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Innovation coaching to help achieve business growth
September 19, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Success in today’s business environment depends on innovation, creativity and an entrepreneurial approach.
Come and listen to the region’s innovation specialists discuss the major challenges and opportunities facing business and the region today. Also understand how innovation fits into the Local Enterprise Partnership’s plans for future prosperity of Swindon and Wiltshire.
This briefing event will show you how you can harness innovation in your team and business in order to ensure future growth and longevity.
On the day, innovation experts will be brought together to explore how businesses can build upon innovation capabilities and remain ahead of the game. These will include innovation specialists from the innovate2succeed programme, advisers from other business support programmes and someone from the LEP.
Hear expert advice and guidance on how to introduce new technologies and processes to your business, how to launch products and services to new or existing markets, and you will be introduced to the innovate2succeed programme – a fully funded coaching programme.
The event will be followed by a networking session and the opportunity to book a 1:2:1 consultation with an adviser, where you’ll be able to get your specific questions answered. Make sure you book your 1:2:1 appointment now.
Agenda:
09:00 – Registration & Networking
09:15 – Intro from David Riddell
09:30 – Why is Innovation Important by Ian Durston
10:00 – How to install Innovation into your company by Louise Ladbrooke
10:30 – 6 Benefits to Crowdfunding by Anthony De Souza
11:00 – Case Study
11:15 – Break
11:30 – Business Model Canvas & meet the advisors workshop
13:00 – Lunch & networking
13:30 – 1-2-1 sessions with advisors
15:00 – Finish
