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Businesses get set for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Belfast City Council is holding two events later this month in support of the development and sustainability of the small business sector.


‘Finance Your Business Conference’ will take place on Tuesday 17 November at Belfast Castle (9.30am- 2pm) and ‘Spinning the Wheel’, which is aimed at young entrepreneurs from across the city, will take place on Wednesday 18 November at Belfast Big Wheel (1.30pm-3pm).


Both events are also being held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). GEW which runs from 16-22 November is a worldwide initiative where business people and budding entrepreneurs meet to network, develop new skills and be inspired. Last year, there were 24,966 events and activities run in 77 countries across the globe with more than 3 million people attending the events.


Finance Your Business Conference is open to small businesses in Belfast in all stages of development. A series of workshops will cover topics including ‘Key skills for surviving tough economic times’, ‘Business finance for beginners’ and ‘Show me the money: Sourcing business finance’.


Businesses will be able to put their financial questions to a panel of bankers and financial experts. Guest speaker is Angela McGowan, Chief Economist with the Northern Bank, who will provide an overview of the current economic situation and forecasts for future recovery.


Spinning the Wheel will give budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet ‘real’ business people and get advice on running their own enterprises from a range of business support agencies.


This networking event is aimed at entrepreneurs aged 18-30 years and will take place on board the Belfast Wheel.


Both events are provided free of charge by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund. However registration is essential as places are limited.


For further information or to book a place on either event, please contact Rhonda Lynn, Belfast City Council Enterprise Officer on 028 9027 0229 or email lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk