10 reasons why you need to be at StartUp 2017

StartUp 2017 is the UK’s largest start-up show of the New Year!

Returning for its third year, StartUp 2017 is the UK’s largest start up show of the New Year and the place to be if 2017 is your year to start a business or simply brush up on business skills.

Expanding in 2017 to accommodate even more talks and entrepreneurs, this is a kick-off-the-year business event you won’t want to miss.

The event will take place on 14 January 2017 in three locations: London, Bristol and Birmingham.

10 reasons why you need to be at StartUp 2017

1. Be inspired by influential entrepreneurs: Hear talks from many successful business people including founders of healthy eating place Tossed, Facebook’s biggest success story, Borrowmydoggy.com, fashion icon Skinnydip London – plus much more!

2. Meet the experts at Instagram and Facebook: Get exclusive advice and insight on how to increase engagement to maximise the power of social media for your small business.

3. We will show you the money! Access funding opportunities by meeting HSBC and discover other routes to raising finance by connecting with top crowdfunding platforms, angel investors and startup loan providers.

4. Get one-on-one advice from business advisers: All three StartUp 2017 events will have business coaches and mentors on hand, offering you free guidance on a wide variety of subjects from marketing to sales.

5. Connect and network with like-minded peers: Learn from other start up founders at the same stage as you. It’s not just about what you know, it’s about who you know.

6. Meet small business journalists: If you’re a small business fighting for media recognition for the incredible business you have, there are some really simple steps to take to get noticed. Hear from top bloggers and entrepreneurs to understand how to pitch your story.

7. Get top technology advice: From Microsoft chief technologist James Marshal, on how the world of tech is changing for start ups.

8. Learn how to build a brilliant online presence: Maximise opportunities from the web by meeting digital marketing experts from 123 reg and .COM.

9. Take your products to the world: Advice from businesses who are exporting across the globe.

10. Get your brand reviewed: Design and brand experts from 99designs and MOO will be at the show to offer free consultations.

For further information and tickets, visit:

enterprisenation.com/startup2017