Free Business Workshops and Seminars from expert Speakers, plus a Networking Session at Liverpool Business Fair

A programme of inspiring and informative free workshops and seminars to support and grow your business takes place throughout the day at Liverpool Business Fair. A free Networking Session is also held at 1pm.

2025 Workshops and Networking

Workshops that took place at the 2025 event are shown below.

10.35am: SME Technology Unlocked!

Kanika Selvan, Director, Beetroot Consulting

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Beetroot Consulting, Purple Bonsai, and Liverpool BA are launching a research initiative to uncover how SMEs are using technology—where it’s driving success and where gaps in awareness and application exist.

Join this short session to learn more about the project, how your business can participate, and the benefits of getting involved. Your insights could shape the future of SME tech adoption.

As a Strategic Change Consultant, Kanika works to a ‘tech for good’ mission.

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10.45am: Moments That Matter

Hardeep Mann, Workplace Wellness Coach, Meditation Trainer, and Corporate Wellbeing Specialist, H Mann.Coach

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Free Your Mind: Simple Strategies for Stress Relief in Moments That Matter

Stress can cloud our thinking, impact our productivity, and leave us feeling overwhelmed. But what if you had simple, practical tools to reset your mind in just a few moments?

In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover proven techniques to quiet mental noise, refocus your energy, and regain clarity—whether in a high-pressure meeting, before a big decision, or simply navigating a busy day.

Join Hardeep for a refreshing session that will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to take on the world.

Hardeep helps businesses and individuals to cultivate resilience, clarity, and sustainable wellbeing. His work spans corporate training, meditation coaching, and practical strategies that help professionals thrive in demanding environments.

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11.00am: Cold Calling – Getting Past the Gatekeeper

Mary Doyle, Owner, Cheshire Telemarketing

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We can’t imagine a business running without a telephone. It is the prime way of keeping in touch with clients.

This workshop will give you hints and tips on how to find new customers – by cold calling – and how to get past the first obstacle, “The Gatekeeper” (aka the Receptionist).

The fastest way to find your next new client is to phone them and ask for their business. This workshop will show you how.

Mary Doyle is owner of Cheshire Telemarketing, a sole trader company that has been finding new customers for SME’s for nearly 20 years.

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11.30am: Unlock LinkedIn’s Power – Strategies to Win More Business

Ian Nicklin, IN Social

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Struggling to get real business results from LinkedIn? Whether you’re a seasoned B2B professional or just starting out, this session will give you practical, actionable strategies that you can implement immediately to generate leads, build credibility, and win more business using LinkedIn—without spending a penny on ads.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to optimise your LinkedIn profile so it attracts the right clients

✅ The simple content strategy that keeps you top-of-mind with your ideal audience

✅ Proven outreach techniques to start real conversations with decision-makers

✅ How to leverage tools like Sales Navigator and AI to streamline your lead generation

If you’re looking for a clear, no-nonsense approach to winning business on LinkedIn, this session is for you. Expect real insights, no fluff, and practical takeaways you can put into action straight away.

Ian and his team of marketing experts at In Social specialise in pipeline building. They generate high-quality, relevant conversations within your target market.

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12.00pm: A Practical SME Guide on reducing the risks of Cyber Crime

Paul Benson, Client Manager, North West Cyber Resilience Centre

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Funded by the Police and crime commissioner for Merseyside, the Merseyside Cyber Security Programme is coming to the Liverpool Business Fair.

Come and learn from Cyber security consultants all about cyber security and how to protect your business from cybercriminals.

This session is designed for business owners and staff to raise awareness of the impacts of cyber attacks on business and the simple, effective measures you can take to reduce your risk of being attacked.

You will also have an opportunity to ask the experts any questions that may help and support you; all attendees will receive regional updates to keep you updated as things can change rapidly and free resources such as incident response templates.

We are offering free website assessments to attendees who wish to use it. This assessment will make sure you know that your website is safe and up to date and identify any areas of concern and how to fix it. This will come with a full written report.

Attendees will learn about the following:

  • Keep your business safe from cyber criminals
  • Passwords
  • Phishing
  • Different types of attacks
  • Social Media & Social Engineering

As Client Manager at NWCRC, Paul, supports businesses in building their cyber resilience.

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12.30pm: Mastering Nonverbal Communication: Enhancing Business Interactions through Body Language

Andy Guile, Business Coach & Trainer, Ask Andy Guile

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An introduction to how understanding basic body language can increase your sales and business connections.

Andy Guile aka the Business Duck Herder is the go to International business coach and trainer for small business.

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1.00pm: Networking Session

Hosted by Andy Guile

Make lots of new contacts – and perhaps catch up with some familiar faces too – at this free networking session.


1.40pm: How To Turn Your Social Media Content Into Clients

Steve Devaney, Founder H.D Creative Ltd / The Content Room

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In this practical session, content creation expert Steve Devaney will show you how to turn your social media into high paying clients, and will cover:

–  Personal branding

–  Audience growth

–  Generating leads and sales from your social media

And more…

Steve is the founder of H D Creative Ltd, helping B2B businesses craft compelling video content and paid social media ads that generate leads and sales whilst saving them time AND increasing their visibility and impact on Social Media.

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2.15pm: How To Grow Your Current Business with UW

Sauren Ghosh, Partner, Utility Warehouse (UW)

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During these challenging economic times there has never been a better time to explore other options.

So, how would running UW alongside what you do now benefit you?

– Transferable Skills
– More Sales Success
– Be Part of a Positive Community
– Personal and Professional Development

So, what else could you achieve?

– More Money! £££
– More Free Time!
– Increased Pension!

There is no doubt that being a Multiple Income Individual is the way forward!

Curious about how you can get paid month after month after month, for doing something once?

Come along and find out more!

Sauren has been a UW Partner, Trainer and Coach since 2007.

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