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Welcome to our programme to help SMBs in the UK to restart and recover. We’ll provide free tailored advice, training and networking opportunities to micro and small businesses across the UK, including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

 

Join one of 12 virtual national and regional events kicking off in July, to boost your digital skills, connect and get ongoing support to help your business leverage digital tools to recover and grow


Learn more here.

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UK Kick-off Event - Agenda

12:00 PM

Welcome

Steve Hatch, VP Facebook Northern Europe

Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman Be the Business 

12:15 PM

Featured Conversation

Journalist & Broadcaster Steph McGovern in conversation with Beauty And Footwear Entrepreneur. Founder Of Bliss, Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper And Beauty Pie,  Marcia Kilgore

 

12:35 PM

Small Business Spotlight

Small business panel hosted by June Sarpong OBE; Television Presenter, Author And Director Of Creative Diversity At BBC
 

13:15 PM

Facebook presents:

'People First: Building Ideas That Thrive in a Connected World' with Community Business Trainer,  Facebook Matt Evans

13:30 PM

Power to Change presents:

'The Impact of Community Business' with Vidhya Alakeson, Chief Executive, Power To Change
 

13.45 PM

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UK Regional Event Agenda

In addition to the below speakers, during the event you will hear from policy makers, regional partners and local SMBs.

Start time: 12:00

12:00 PM

Facebook + Be the Business Welcome

Steve Hatch, VP Facebook Northern Europe


Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman Be the Business 

12:35 PM

Business model innovation

Whether your business has been running for some time, or you’re thinking of starting something new, the coronavirus crisis has provided many opportunities for the entrepreneurially minded.  This session will provide an overview of how entrepreneurs think, learn, and move forward with ideas for their businesses. 


Nigel Lockett is an entrepreneur turned academic who has been involved in Be the Business’ Productivity through People programme at Strathclyde University 

 


13:15 PM

Virtual Events on Facebook Live

With the increased usage of LIVE since COVID-19, Live best practices including how to plan the event, promote the LIVE, execute during, and promote post event are crucial for SMBs. This session will cover top tips plus case studies to showcase real life examples.


Rosanna Irwin is an Account Manager and Strategist for NGO’s and Charities for Facebook in UK & Ireland

 


 

13:30 PM

Gaining confidence in business finances

Running a business but ‘can’t do maths’? If so, you’re not alone – over half of adults in the UK struggle with numbers and around a third say that they are not a ‘numbers person’. This interactive session will provide advice and guidance for anyone looking to develop more confidence in managing the numbers and data needed for their business.


Mike Ellicock is a social entrepreneur and inaugural Chief Executive of independent charity National Numeracy


 

13.45 PM

Finding New Customers Using Instagram

Take the next step to grow your business on Instagram. Learn how to use Instagram ads to expand your reach to find new customers and sell your products and services. ​​


Matt Evans, Facebook UKI Community Trainer

Interactive session



00:00 AM

Small Business Spotlight

We will meet local businesses in each region who will share their stories and insights, through real life experiences and the role digital is helping to sustain business in the face of COVID-19 and the challenging economic circumstances.

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14:35- 14:40 - Event wrap up by Facebook

 

 


Community Conversations

Start time: 17.00 - 18:00

 

Come ready to meet with other entrepreneurs and business owners over meaningful conversation. Our structured format focuses on three big questions about a topic that’s specific to the small business community. To put it simply, it’s all about connecting with one another and sharing in our common and diverse experiences. Our hope is that you’ll be able to engage and inspire one another!

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Speakers

Steve Hatch

Facebook, VP Northern Europe

Sir Charles Mayfield 

Chairman, Be the Business

Steph McGovern

Journalist & Broadcaster

Marcia Kilgore

Beauty and Footwear Entrepreneur. Founder of Bliss, Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper and Beauty Pie

June Sarpong (Moderator)

June Sarpong OBE; Television Presenter, Author and Director of Creative Diversity at BBC

Bami Kuteyi

Director & Founder, Bam Bam Boogie

Rebecca Linnell

Co-Founder/Managing Director, The Country Dog Hotel

Barry Leahey MBE

Managing Director, Playdale Playgrounds

Matt Evans

Community Business Trainer, Facebook

Vidhya Alakeson

Chief Executive, Power to Change

Watch back on past Events

Kick Off Event | Watch Here



South West | Watch Here


North West | Watch Here



East of England | Watch Here



Yorkshire and The Humber | Watch Here



Scotland | Watch Here



Wales | Watch Here



Northern Ireland | Watch Here

 

 

Southeast/London | Watch Here



West Midlands | Watch Here



East Midlands | Watch Here



North East | Watch Here

 




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