Holywood entrepreneur to present secrets of success at Belfast business show

Holywood-based entrepreneur Gareth Dunlop will be sharing the secrets of his success when he delivers a presentation at the Starting Your Own Business Zone within The Franchise Exhibition.

Taking place at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 11 and 12 May, the Starting Your Own Business Zone will feature a series of free seminars offering budding entrepreneurs inspiring and practical advice on how to build and develop a successful enterprise.

Gareth, a highly successful web development specialist and experienced speaker, will present a seminar titled: ‘Optimising your web presence’, exploring how the internet can be used effectively and become the key to the success of a business, offering expert tips on how to build a website and the tools that can be utilised to attract more visitors. He will also provide a comprehensive guide to understanding IT jargon.

As the managing director of Tibus, an award-winning web development and network services company, Gareth also writes and lectures extensively on internet-related matters and has a monthly column in Business Eye magazine.

Gareth commented: “The internet offers a wealth of opportunity for the budding marketer and this seminar should provide a user-friendly guide that includes some of our trade secrets on how to optimise your internet presence.”

In addition to Gareth Dunlop, the seminar programme will feature other leading entrepreneurs. These include Nicola Bury, founder of Haybury Marketing Agency, Jenny Waugh a chartered accountant and business advice specialist, and Steven Giles, the entrepreneur and creative force behind the Tickety-moo luxury ice cream phenomenon. The British Franchise Association will also provide a full and varied programme throughout The Franchise Exhibition to cover all aspects of franchising.

This event presents a superb opportunity for business people to learn from leading small business management specialists who will offer winning solutions to help a business increase efficiency, develop sustainable growth and, most importantly, improve profitability.

The Starting Your Own Business Zone, within The Franchise Exhibition, takes place at the Odyssey in Belfast will be open from 10am each day, closing at 5pm on Friday 11 May and 4pm on Saturday 12 May. For further information please contact the ticket hotline on 0870 777 1082 or visit www.franinfo.co.uk.