Confessions of a small business – event
Running a business rarely runs smoothly. There are the highs and lows, the successes and setbacks, the celebrations and sleepless nights. But what sets successful entrepreneurs apart is their resilience and courage to continue through the tough times and to learn from their mistakes.
At this event, our panel of small business owners will speak frankly and openly about their stories, revealing the challenges they faced, how it affected them and their business, and how they overcame these difficulties. They will share the lessons they learned along the way and describe how their experiences helped them to become better entrepreneurs.
If you run or work for a small business, join us for an evening of inspirational stories of overcoming adversity. We will be recording a podcast at the event which will be published on the Guardian Small Business Network. There will be opportunities for networking afterwards.
Keynote speaker
John Stapleton co-founded New Covent Garden Soup Co, Glencoe Foods and Little Dish.
Chair
Shane Hickey, news and business journalist at the Guardian.
Panel
Joanna Montgomery, founder of Little Riot, which makes Pillow Talk wristbands.
Nick Edwards, managing director of software company Papaya
Arpana Gandhi, founder of landmine disposal company Disarmco
Closing address
Steve McGerr, head of direct commercial, Hiscox UK and Ireland
Event information
Monday 6 February 2017, 7-9.45pm (GMT)
The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU
While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited. Those who have been successful will receive an email to confirm their place.
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