From S to M in the SME growth cycle
by Gerry Watt (25 February 2010)
How to make your business sustainable as it expands - NETPark Incubator, Sedgefield, County Durham
8.30 am -1 pm, 16th March 2010
Technology companies can expand rapidly – this intensive and interactive seminar will give you a framework to be able to sustain an efficient, effective and profitable business.
1.0 Why attend?
Getting a product to market for a small firm can be tricky – sustaining the growth even more difficult. The transition from a small to a medium-sized company is often more fraught than it needs to be – this seminar will flag up some of the common issues and introduce tips and tools to put secure foundations in place.
2.0 Who should attend?
Representatives of companies working in science, engineering and technology.
3.0 Location
NETPark Incubator, NETPark, Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield, Co. Durham TS21 3FD. A location map can be found at www.northeasttechnologypark.com
4.0 The Programme
8.30 Registration and breakfast, welcome
9.00 Finance for growth
Jonathan Gold, CEO, Finance Tree
9.30 Using IP for competitive advantage
Dr Alex Turnbull, Senior Patent Attorney, HLBBshaw
10.00 HR and recruitment for technology companies
Iain McCulloch, Senior Consultant, NRG
10.30 Coffee
10.45 Managing risk by having the right foundations in place
Richard Hall, CEO, Integritas
11.15 Making the sale and delivering great customer service
Sally Waterston, Director, Waterstons
11.45 How to select your second (and third) product to market
Klaus Schnurr, CEO, Pure Insight
12.15 It’s all about people – management, leadership and partnerships
Barbara Dennis OBE DL, Managing Director, P3 Associates
12.45 Q&As, Lunch and networking
5.0 Cost
There is no charge for this event but numbers are limited to 20 on a first come first served basis.
6.0 Registration
Please confirm your place at this seminar by emailing events@uknetpark.net or calling 01740 625180.