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Address
6th Floor
99 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7NG
Northampton 900
900 Pavilion Drive
Northampton
NN4 7RG
Legal
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The event is at the Simply Business offices in Central London.
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99 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7NG
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This webinar content is provided for information purposes only. All circumstances are unique and therefore any information or opinions shared during the webinar should not be regarded or relied upon as factual information or advice (or a substitute for advice). No liability is accepted by the speaker(s) or Simply Business for the content or opinions shared, reliance on such content or opinions, or for any errors or omissions.
Agenda
4:00pm - Arrival and welcome
4:30pm - Lucy Hitchcock
4:55pm - Harpreet Kaur
5:15pm - Break and prize draw*
5:30pm - Q&A and panel discussion
5:50pm - Drinks and chat with other small business owners
6:30pm - Close
Location: 99 Gresham street, London, EC2V 7NG
Drinks and nibbles will be available, along with the chance to win an iPad on the day*.
If you have any questions, please email us at campaigns@simplybusiness.co.uk
Date: 7 September 2023
Time: 11am to 11.30am
To register for the webinar* and submit your question for Baroness Brady, just fill in the form below.
A Previous winner of ‘Best Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe’, Darren Walsh, will be judging our business name competition. Known for his stand-up comedy and hilarious puns, Darren will use his love of humour to determine the nation’s funniest and best small business name out there.
We’ll be announcing the winner soon – keep your eyes peeled to see who’s been crowned Britain's Best Small Business Name. And leave your email address below to be the first to know about future competitions – like Business Boost, when we give one lucky entrepreneur £25,000.
What makes a winning business name? Originality, humour, and multiple meanings are just some of the things we’re looking for in our winner.
51%
Consumers say they’re
more likely to shop at a
small business with a funny
or witty name*
65%
Consumers say a funny name
shows a business is imaginative
and/or original*
Darren Walsh is an award winning comedian, writer and renowned ‘punslinger’. With an eye for the humour in everyday life, Darren transforms his observations into comedic goldmines that leave audiences in stitches.
His stand-up performances are a whirlwind of wit, filled with a blend of puns, razor-sharp one-liners and anecdotes. Beyond the stage, Darren is also a prolific creator, known for his viral pun-packed social media posts that showcase his knack for wordplay.
52%
Consumers prefer to shop with a
small or local business to support their community*
We surveyed 1,750 small business owners to find out how they're feeling ahead of the general election.
It’s clear that small businesses want a government that addresses their needs, with 81 per cent saying they would consider changing their vote to a party who prioritised SMEs.
From reducing taxes and energy costs, to increasing access to funding and helping the high street to recover, small businesses have identified their eight key priorities.
After gathering first-hand insight from over 1,200 small businesses across the country, we’ve penned an open letter to the incoming government to outline your priorities.
Sign below to show your support and send a clear message to the next government.
From tackling late payments to reducing the tax burden, our survey identified eight key priorities for the next government to help small businesses grow.
Read the Small Business Manifesto in full for an overview of how SMEs are feeling ahead of the general election.
