The 3rd Annual Big Idea Event consists of talks, workshops, business simulation games and an exhibition to assist Entreprenuers in Starting and Developing their Business/es!
Mark Shuttleworth’s HBD Venture Capital and the Innovation Fund invite you to attend this years’ Annual Big Idea Event!
The Big Idea focuses on delivering practical advice, tips, facts, case studies and contacts to support South African Entrepreneurs and future Entrepreneurs.
The Big Idea doesn’t have a specific target audience in the entrepreneur market, and is for anyone who wants to start a business, is running a business already for any amount of time, for students, for professionals, for academics…
Local and International Business Experts will share practical and effective problem-solving methods, provide information on assistance that is available or just motivate and inspire you to get out and start and/or develop your own business.
The event consists of business related talks, such as: Successful Business Planning; Budget & Cash Management; Key Legal Aspects to consider when Starting Up; Innovative Marketing & Sales; Brand Management; How and where to seek Funding; The Art of Negotiation; Labour Law; Tax issues for Start-Ups; Global Expansion and How to sell your Business for Profit.
Alongside the main presentations, various interactive workshops will be on offer including: Stimulating Creative and Innovative Thinking; How to get Motivated; Growth and Leadership as well as Fun Business Simulation Games to get you practicing your newly learnt skills. An exhibition of products and services that provide support and solutions to entrepreneurs and their businesses will also take place at the Big Idea event.
The event runs as follows:
Cape Town: 26 - 27 October at The Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton
(www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za)
Johannesburg: 3 - 4 November at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg
(www.birchwoodhotel.co.za)
This year’s venues offer you a fabulous environment to learn about developing and growing your business and at the same time enjoy the natural beauty of the area to relax, network, share views and experiences!
Seats are limited, and allocated on a first-come-first served basis. As fees are subsidised by HBD Venture Capital and the Innovation Fund, your entrance fee is only R300 incl. VAT.
To see the full program and to register online visit: www.thebigidea.co.za or phone Louise on (021) 970 1050 or Nolunthando on (021) 970 1010.
