Please book in advance -without a booking we cannot guarantee entry.

AGENDA

1030am-11am Registration

11am-2pm Networking and business stands and Enterprise Club registration.

2pm-330pm- Business Question Time - A unique opportunity to ask questions to Islington's leading Business minds in the areas of: Social Media & the web, Business Law, Networking, Funding

If you wish to ask a question to the panel please email info@islingtonchamber.org.uk - Subject INSPIRED ISLINGTON QUESTION TIME.

We are also inviting brave Business Owners to give a short 2 minute profile on their business and any business obstacles in a "Dragon's Den-Style" format. Please email info@islingtonchamber.org.uk to register in advance.

Meet our Panel

Panelist and MC - Iain Scott

Iain Scott is Managing Director of  The Award-Winning London based web design and digital marketing agency, Base Creative. At Base Creative, Iain heads up marketing and business management while acting as advisor to a select few clients on all matters related to online marketing.

He specialises in Search Engine Optimisation and web marketing, both in terms of how to attract people to a website and convert visitors into paying customers.

He is in his 9th year of business and has over 11 years experience in the industry.

Panelist  - Cynthia Akinsanya    

Running Delights by Cynthia, a successful cake business since 2005 has given Cynthia Akinsanya the opportunity to cultivate, grow and develop her business in a sustainable manner. Delights by Cynthia has received coverage in the local, national and international media. The progression and direction of her business has now led her to inspire and passionately support other budding entrepreneurs and their business dreams; enabling them to learn from her successes (and mistakes).

Cynthia specialises inspiring and empowering women to draw on the feminine approach of generating and creating business.Cynthia has been nominated for the Mumsclub Business Mums Award for 2011 and the Business Woman of the Year for the Women4Africa Awards UKCynthia is a wife and a mother of two young daughters who she continues to encourage and inspire to do great things with their lives.

 Panelist - Jane Lewis

Dr Jane Lewis is a coach and consultant with over 30 years’ international commercial experience. Her areas of business expertise include HR (particularly talent management and development), IT and internet Marketing (how to use modern technology to create more effective businesses) and Strategic Marketing. She has been a sales rep, a small business adviser, a business trainer, a manager, and a small business owner, and has worked for clients in most business sectors. She has several business-related degrees and has undertaken extensive academic research into small businesses. Jane’s passion is for helping smart women enjoy career success and step into leadership roles, which she does in her capacity as The Career Success Doctor. Jane is also a former Director of Islington Chamber of Commerce.

Panelist - EmmajaneTaylor-Moran

Emmajane Taylor-Moran is Head of the Employment Law Department at Gelbergs Solicitors. She provides training and practical and sensible legal advice to small and medium-sized businesses on day-to-day employment law and HR issues, often in redundancy or business transfer situations. She drafts policies and procedures, contracts and compromise agreements, and manages employment tribunal claims. She also advises senior employees on employment law issues, including discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and compromise agreements.

Break & Networking

4pm Closing Address

The ICoC Enterprise Club

Islington is a great hub for business across the capital. With its diverse range of industries and business owners it makes sense that businesses come to Islington to network.
Inspired Islington supported by Job Centre Plus and Islington Council is a half day conference bringing new, growing and established businesses from across the capital together in an inspirational environment.
The Chamber will be launching its Enterprise Club in association with Councillor Rhiannon Davis (Islington) and The Job Centre Plus. The Enterprise Club gives the unemployed an opportunity to start or grow their new businesses - for more information read here

This is the place to feel motivated and to do business.

SPONSORS

1st Choice Recruitment - is a fast growing, dynamic Recruitment and Training Consultancy. 1st CRT is committed to getting the right people for your organization, and matching the right individual to your vacancy.

Tel: 0203 031 9069 E-Mail: admin@1stcrt.com Web:  http://www.1stcrt.com/

 

 

 

Granite - Granite provides I.T Support & Consultancy to London based SME's, from start-up to established organisations. We help our clients achieve a competitive edge through the intelligent use of technology. We will look after PCs, Networks, Servers, Backup and everything in between. In fact, all the things that you expect to work when you need them the most. More importantly, we support YOU in your daily role, whatever that may be. Fast response times, pro-active support and advice with outstanding results.

 

Tel: 020 7288 6027  E-Mail: contact@graniteconsulting.com   Web: www.graniteconsulting.com

 

Business Projects Consult

Refresh your Business model and improve your Profit margin.

This can be done with minimal capital outlay on your part, because the

Business will have intangible assets that do not appear on your balance sheet.

Our promise is to work with you within your Business Model to identify these assets and maximise profit.

You can find additional information on our website

www.bizprojects.co.uk

We can offer initial free telephone advice and face-to-face consultation. Why not phone or email us now to discuss your requirements?

 

Tel: +4420 3086 7424   Mobile: +447985 213071   Email: info@bizprojects.co.uk

 Business Projects Consult Limited (RC 07179437) Suite 351, Kemp House 152 – 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX

Media Partner

Who’s the Boss! is the motivational, inspirational, business-related, FUN show for all bosses.
We aim to bring entrepreneurs, business owners and experts together in an entertaining way, to support, motivate and inspire each other. Who’s the Boss! reaches out to all bosses and get people talking about the realities of being the boss.  It is always helpful to know that others are experiencing the same things you are and where to turn for helpful advice.
Join us for discussions, bite-sized workshops, special guests and interviews relating to the trials and tribulations of being the boss.

 

Broadcast Live every week on OnFM, 101.4FM, Fridays at 10am

 

Contact us on Twitter @whosthebossfm or the website www.whostheboss.fm