Maximise Your Membership

Friday, 15 March, 2019 - 09:30 to 11:00

Maximise Your Membership

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Are you looking to network with other small businesses from across the West Midlands?
Have you ever wondered what lobbying the FSB does on your behalf, whether you're a member or not?
Have you always thought about FSB membership but not got around to joining?
Are you a FSB Member that isn't sure what benefits are available to you?
Are you passionate about supporting small businesses?
Would you like to get more involved in the FSB?

Come along to this FREE and OPEN event on Friday 15 March 2019 at 9.30am

Maximise Your Membership is a free event that is open to all small businesses. We are holding this event to share the stories of our local West Midlands volunteers, who help local small businesses by being involved with FSB policy, campaigns and events.

We will also hear from your FSB Development Manager, Lee Osborne, about how he is standing up for small businesses across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

A representative of our Membership Advisor team will also be on hand to talk to you about the services and benefits of FSB membership for small businesses. If you're already a member, whether you have been for months or years, you'll be able to ask them questions to ensure that you're getting the most from your membership and that you're familiar with all of the benefits and protections that you're entitled to as a member of the FSB.

There will also be the opportunity for you to network with the other small businesses in the coffee lounge, over a complimentary tea or coffee and biscuits, so bring your business cards.

Agenda:

9.30-10am: Doors Open. Registration and Networking
10am: Welcome - Rich Bishop, Coventry-based Software and Web Developer and FSB Area Lead for Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
10.05: Overview of FSB benefits and services (Membership Advisor)
10.25: Overview of activity across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull - Policy, Events and FSB Awards (Lee Osborne, Development Manager for Coventry, Warwickshire andSolihull).
10.35: Benefits of volunteering for the FSB - Sandra Garlick, founder of the Woman Who network and FSB Area Lead for Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
10.40: Questions/ Informal Networking
11am: Close

We look forward to welcoming you! Don’t forget to download our Business Networking -10 top tips

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For questions about this event, please email elanor.godbold@fsb.org.uk.

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