Experienced insight, expert guidance and simple
actions to help your business thrive.
Venue: Brentford Football
Community Stadium Hub
19 Sep, 1-5pm
Experienced insight, expert guidance and simple
actions to help your business thrive.
Venue: Brentford Football
Community Stadium Hub
19 Sep, 1-5pm
Does a comfortable retirement feel out of reach? I will explain the benefits of a blended approach to investing so you can take full advantage of tax-advantaged solutions to achieve your financial goals and aspirations.
The absolute must attend event for any West London business who wants tips and ideas from professionals and entrepreneurs on how to grow their business. It combines practical sessions with inspirational key note speakers and the chance to network with fellow local businesses.
Learn invaluable lessons from other successful West London businesses.
Does your work environment inspire you or hold you back? Can’t place your finger on why? Discover the power of interior design; how it can increase productivity, reinforce brand values and enhance your sense of well-being.
Over the last 14 years Brentford has been on a journey which has taken it from the lower leagues of football to competing in the most popular sports league in the world. That journey has been about finding more objective ways of making decisions and reducing bias. A key connected theme is EDI. Equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives are for some, good PR or nice to haves. At Brentford these concepts are fundamental to continuous improvement. Nity will bring all of this together in a short talk about how the club’s values have helped the club improve performance on the pitch and off it.
About Nity Raj
Nity is a solicitor and after training in the city he moved in-house to AOL in 2000.
He was ultimately General Counsel for AOL International and left in 2010 to join Smartodds, a sports research company owned by Matthew Benham. Matthew asked Nity to join the board of his football club, Brentford FC in 2014 and when Matthew acquired FC Midtjylland in 2014, Nity also joined the board of the Danish company. Nity has an executive role at Brentford as General Counsel and is responsible for legal, compliance, HR, EDI and safeguarding at the club and is a trustee of the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust. He is also the co-Event Director of Old Deer Park parkrun.
Over the last 10 years, Martha Brook has grown from one girl and a printer in a bedroom in Chiswick to the multinational brand it is today with a legion of stationery lovers around the world. In this exclusive session, Martha shares some insights into the secrets to building a recognisable brand that connects with people, how to find your audience and some of her top tips for other entrepreneurs. She also shares for the first time why she’s decided to start Business Secrets Club, the online community that is growing at a record rate. This is a talk not to be missed!
About Martha Keith
Martha is an entrepreneur, commercial leader, speaker and writer.
In 2013 she quit a senior role in healthcare to found the award-winning personalised stationery company Martha Brook and has grown it to the feel-good global brand it is today with studios in London and Australia. A passionate ambassador for the creative industries and start-ups, Martha helps and advises other businesses at different stages of their own growth journeys. She regularly speaks and writes on the subjects of entrepreneurship, women in business and digital marketing. Martha is a member of the British Library Advisory Council and an Ambassador for their Business & IP Centre. Last year she was awarded Consumer Goods Businesswomen of the Year at the Great British Businesswomen Awards and in 2024 founded Business Secrets Club.
Brentford Football Club has a strong reputation as a community-led Football Club. They were one of the first football clubs to establish a community programme in 1987. In 2005 a fuller range of community activity was consolidated into the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFC CST) which has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community.
The Trust’s aim is to use the power of sport to engage, inspire and empower people from all backgrounds in west London. Positive engagement in sport and activity can have a profound effect on the wellbeing of individuals and the creation of strong communities. The Trust delivers a range of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. Come hear about the journey of the Trust and future plans, what impact it has on the community and how you have access to their Boardroom, Classrooms and Open Event Space from 30 to 100 people.
About Lee Doyle
Lee Doyle BEM celebrated 35 years working for Brentford FC Community Sports Trust in November 2023.
During this time, he has seen the organisation grow from a handful of workers in the mid-1980s to over 150 staff now, plus a large volunteer base who together deliver more than 13,000 community sessions each year.
Lee’s energy, commitment and innovation in leading the Trust over a 35-year period has benefited the local community across all ages and backgrounds and the impact of the Trust’s work reached more than 12,000 individual people in 2023 alone.
Success in business is founded on insight, understanding, action and impact. Sport and football have applied this philosophy with great results for decades. This brief talk will outline five key insights that any business person can apply to their business to get better results.
About Fergus Crockett
I am Fergus Crockett, founder of developingbusinessperformance.com.
I established developingbusinessperformance.com with the single purpose of developing business leaders and their businesses to perform better, fulfil their potential and make a positive impact.
I have been fortunate and privileged to have thirty years of experience motivating individuals, teams and companies to achieve the highest levels of performance.
As a coach and consultant, I focus every individual and business on;
I believe that in business, success is a reward, but the purpose and journey are the personal fulfilment.
Your success and personal fulfilment in business is my passion.
Working with a coach to unleash your true business potential, results and enjoyment.
A challenging session to outline how the most critical component of sports performance, coaching, can be used to help you and your business. Understand how working with a coach can help you challenge existing constraints, explore new opportunities and significantly improve your business performance, results and enjoyment.
LinkedIn Success: Elevate You and Your Business and Engage Your Audience
Struggling to get noticed on LinkedIn? Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn to transform your business and captivate your audience!
Game on : ChatGPT tips for Small Businesses
ChatGPT is evolving incredibly quickly, so even if you’ve been using it, chances are that you won’t know all of the tasks that it can do for you. Find out the latest updates and how ChatGPT can help you with creativity and efficiency in your business.
Kickstart your SEO Journey: Winning Tactics to get your Website Visible
SEO doesn’t have to keep you up at night, this workshop will walk you through the essential steps to help you rank on Google and attract customers. Gain invaluable knowledge to improve your online visibility and receive a free SEO audit by attending.
Stand out from the crowd: 5 ways to attract your ideal customers through visual branding.
Practical advice on how to make visual design elements work for you and help you focus on and develop the right tone for a winning brand personality.
Power your business performance: Expert nutrition advice to boost your energy and productivity to the maximum
Come and discover the power of nutrition. Learn what to eat to keep your energy levels up and how to avoid the pitfalls. Helping you build your long-term resilience to get the most out of your days.
Take control of your financial future: Use your business successes of today to build your retirement
Does a comfortable retirement feel out of reach? I will explain the benefits of a blended approach to investing so you can take full advantage of tax-advantaged solutions to achieve your financial goals and aspirations.
Interior design tips to elevate your workspace & raise your game!
Does your work environment inspire you or hold you back? Can’t place your finger on why? Discover the power of interior design; how it can increase productivity, reinforce brand values and enhance your sense of well-being.
Crafting an Emotional Connection: Harnessing the Power of Photography and Videography for Your Brand
Captivating photos and videos can effortlessly tell the authentic story behind your brand, and evoke emotions, which instantly connects you with your audience. We will show you how visuals that resonate with your audience, can drive your brand’s success.
Enhancing our Presence and Business Impact through Colour and Style,
Sandy will offer key insights into how colour and style can significantly elevate professional presence and business impact. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic use of colours and styles can project authority, confidence, and authenticity. You will also explore the nuances of crafting a professional image that aligns with your brand and enhances your business interactions.
Grow your network, grow your knowledge to help your business flourish
Be inspired and take action to make your business more successful
Overlooking the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford FC, the Trust’s new Community Stadium Hub offers a versatile booking space in the heart of West London perfect for your next event.
Providing an office working space for the Trust’s staff, we also deliver a range of educational programmes, community sessions, workshops and much more from this fantastic multifunctional building.
For hosting events, they offer spaces ranging in capacity from 30 to 100 people, the Community Stadium Hub offers a Boardroom, Classrooms and an Open Event Space with a theatre projector screen. All our spaces have access to kitchen facilities and the Hub is only a short 2-minute walk from Kew Bridge with direct links into and out of Central London.
Combining inclusive room hire options with a central West London location, The Community Sports Trust Stadium Hub is well-placed to delight guests and delegates at a range of events. Spaces focus on your event requirements and flexibility is the focus.
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