Line-up for Devon Business Growth Day announced
More than 150 companies from across Devon are expected to attend a special business day focused on achieving greater growth next month.
The Growth Day run by Fast Track to Growth is being held at Rockbeare Manor near Exeter on Wednesday 18th April.
The day will be packed with business advice, expertise and support with workshops, presentations and 1-1 sessions on topics including social media for growth in 2018, cloud, apps and productivity, useful tax and compliance tips for start-up businesses, GDPR, brand protection, developing a winning culture for growth and being investment ready.
The speakers are from organisations including PKF Francis Clark, Astley Media, Barclays, Aptus UK, Stephens Scown LLP, Devon County Council, Sampson Hall, Logo Creative Partners, Commissioning HR, Cosmic and BBX.
Councillor Stuart Barker, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: “The Fast Track to Growth programme does exactly what Devon County Council is aiming to promote - the growth of local businesses in the county. Devon is an ideal place to establish a business and to expand. We're proud to back the initiative especially as it offers an opportunity for companies to receive support and gain expert knowledge from other local businesses. I’m sure businesses that attend the event will get a lot out of it.”
Businesses can sign up to the free workshops and 1-1 sessions in advance via www.ft2g.co.uk. They also get to connect with other like-minded organisations and enjoy free lunch at the all day event.
David Culshaw, partner in the corporate team at Stephens Scown said: “As the free business programme for ambitious companies in Devon it’s great to see such an array of businesses involved from across the county. Fast Track to Growth is all about helping companies identify and focus on the areas of their business they need to work on to achieve accelerated growth. I’m sure the learnings at the Growth Day will prove invaluable.”
Ginny Banks, 2017 Fast Track to Growth winner from Virginias Vintage Hire said: “Fast Track to Growth has been a game changer for us. We have been guided and supported by the partners, each offering a wealth of experience and expertise. Our confidence has grown, we are daring to dream big, take action and calculated risks. We feel empowered working with such a great team and would urge other businesses to become a member and get involved with the Growth Day.”
For more information go to www.ft2g.co.uk
