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Business Talent on Show

Business people have been picking up tips and trends from some of the region's top brains at a series of events at the School of Management.

Hundreds have turned up from across the region to join in with the School's Innovation Network and SME Knowledge Network events, which are gaining a reputation for attracting leading business talent.

Founder of prepacked ready-meals firm Kwoks, Wayne Rowlatt, recently gave an inspirational talk alongside Head of the region's Small Business Service Neville Myers at an SME Knowledge Network about entrepreneurship.

School Business Associate David Williamson, who manages all the events, said: "Kwoks is a hugely successful company, and this was a rare chance to get free tips from one of Yorkshire's best new entrepreneurs.

"These forums are valuable for any business - whether they want some reassurance that they are on the right track, or want to keep on top of the very latest management thinking. The other great thing is that we don't talk in management speak."

David with company delegates.

Left to right, School Business Associate David Williamson, Graham Thompson from Receivables Management, MD of Furniture 123 Mr Julian Field and David Hill of Sahana Publicity

Wayne Rowlatt and a delegate.

Wayne Rowlatt presents a book on entrepreneurship to Sharon Jean-Baptiste, a first-time visitor to the network.

Adam, Andy and David.

Adam Temple from Jump Group plc, Andy Barnett of Pera Innovation and the University's David Williamson

More than 150 businessmen and women from across the UK attended another SME Knowledge Network to learn more about the future of e-commerce.

Author of bestselling book 'Applying E-Commerce in Business', and Lecturer in E-Commerce at the School Rana Tassabehji, talked at the seminar. The event also welcomed the Managing Julian Field of award-winning Yorkshire company Furniture 123.

The SME Knowledge Network, supported by Yorkshire Forward and the Learning and Skills Council, is the largest forum of its kind in the North. The meetings are informal and are free to attend.

Managers responsible for improving the process of innovation in their businesses also came together for the Innovation Network. These events give managers the chance to share ideas and hear the very latest theories and developments in managing innovation.

David Williamson added: "One of the reasons why this network has been successful is that it provides businesses with a forum where they can share their ideas externally - but still with their peers."

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