2023 PINK LINK SUMMER REGIONAL – NORTH WEST

10am to 3pm, FRIDAY 11 AUGUST – BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL

Join us for a business focussed event filled with Summer fun! This women in business event is ideal for women running their own business or working within one. Come along and make new connections and build authentic relationships. Meet potential new customers and discover trusted suppliers. Join fun filled activities and brilliant masterclasses that will give you the tools and skills to power up your business and after lunch you won’t want to miss our fabulous inspirational Guest Speakers.

GUEST SPEAKER

REBECCA MCCANN – PRO BLO GROUP & SLEEP.London

Self-taught, self-made entrepreneur and winner of the 2021 Enterprise Vision Awards Retail Business Award Rebecca launched Pro Blo Group in November 2014, initially operating from her mum’s kitchen with a plan to sell her hair tool on Ebay however Ebay never happened, instead Rebecca grew Pro Blo to a six figure business within the first year.  Rebecca launched her brand into Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales, Sainsburys and stores across the globe.  The brand is loved worldwide and boasts an organic cult following across social media.  With distribution in UK, USA UAE and Australia, Rebecca continues to expand her business at a rapid growth.  Lockdown brought a new project, that quickly developed into SLEEP London and Rebecca followed a similar strategy to grow the brand globally.  Rebecca firmly believes in her mantra: Say YES and make it happen! 

DANI WALLACE – IAMTHEQUEENBEE

It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and have quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time!

Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in business, from presenting & eventing to leadership & management training, Dani uses her knowledge of both traditional employment in the corporate sector and self-employment in the entertainment industry to deliver memorable, inspirational and thought-provoking talks in her own unique and distinctive style bringing truth, humour and a shit ton of practical advice.

And it is not just her own speaking that Dani specialises in. Through her world class courses, masterminds and VIP experiences Dani helps people all over the world from novices to celebrities, and enthusiastic amateurs to seven-figure earners create incredible talks that help them stand powerfully on stage, reaching more of their ideal audiences and making more money (And who doesn’t want that?!)

Fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people the world over Show Up Wise Up and Rise and is a reminder to anyone who enters her orbit that they too, regardless of their journey can #FLYANYWAY!

THREE FREE MASTERCLASSES

Masterclasses can be booked when you purchase your Exhibitor Stand, Full Day or Morning Ticket

Intellectual Property Office

10:15am PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS

This session with the Intellectual Property Office is essential to all business owners. Whether you are starting out in business, have an existing business, created a new product or brand you need to protect your Intellectual Property. Most successful businesses, large or small, are built on well managed intangible assets like intellectual property (IP). Businesses create and use IP all the time, perhaps without realising it. Whether it is the name of your company, the content of your website, logo, photographs… the value of IP can far outweigh the value of your physical assets.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) helps businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs understand how IP can create value from their ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success. This workshop introduces the 4 areas of intellectual property, trademarks, copyright, design registration and patents so as you can learn how to protect your business.

11am READY TO CLAIM THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE?

So many fabulous female business owners avoid entering awards because they don’t know where to start, procrastinating until all they can do is rush together an entry they KNOW doesn’t portray them at their best!

In this practical masterclass with Debbie Tilley Award Writer, Debbie will share the 3 CRUCIAL things judges need from award submissions, covering:

  • the different types of evidence judges NEED to see
  • how to structure your entry so it doesn’t bore the pants off everyone, and
  • EXACTLY how to start.

Debbie Tilley has been self-employed since 2017, launching her award-writing business in 2022 to combine experience in accountancy, teaching, content and copywriting. Now using both the analytical and creative sides of her brain, she empowers female entrepreneurs to get the recognition they deserve and skyrocket their business to greater awareness, greater success and greater IMPACT.

11:45am YOUR BUSINESS! YOUR PEOPLE!

Learn how DISC can transform your relationships, and improve communication skills with work colleagues, peers, and clients, in fact perfect for any situation.

  • Hiring – Effectively identify desired traits in potential hires and secure the best talent for your team and replicate your top performers through bench marking and cultivate high-performing teams. 
  • Coaching and Team building – Utilise the power of DISC to retain your top performers, gaining insight into their motivations and strategies to achieve optimal performance. 
  • Introduction to the ‘magic’ of DISC graphs, providing deeper insights into how individuals prefer to set goals, make decisions, and communicate effectively.  

Godwin AnthonyBehaviour Consultant, Ascent Academy

Godwin AnthonyBehaviour Consultant, Ascent Academy. As an experienced Behaviour Consultant and a speaker who inspires and motivates, I bring two decades of expertise in recruitment, leadership, and consulting.  My purpose is to assist organisations in enhancing their positive workplace culture and boosting employee retention.  I specialise in utilising the DISC assessment for hiring, team building, coaching and consulting.  By recognising individuals as invaluable assets to the organisation, my approach combines the power of DISC and NLP methodologies to effectively address personnel-related issues.  My ultimate goal is to identify enduring solutions and facilitate sustainable improvements

SUMMER BUFFET LUNCH

A selection of freshly made sandwiches;
Sandham’s Lancashire Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chutney, Free-Range Egg & Cress with Mayo,
C&G Honey Roast Ham & Chutney, Tuna & Cucumber.
Sweet Potato Falafel & Houmous
Roasted Red Pepper & Houmous
Vegetarian Tarts
Sausage Rolls
Cheese & Onion Rolls
Vegetable Couscous
Potato Salad
Mixed Leaf
Pasta Salad
Selection of Freshly Made Cakes

PLAN YOUR DAY

10.00     Event Opens – Registration; Tea & Coffee, Networking & Browse Exhibition Stands

10.15     Masterclass 1 – The IPO

11.00     Masterclass 2 – Debbie Tilley Award Writer

11.45    Masterclass 3 – The Ascent Academy

12.15     Business Pitches

12.45     Morning session closes

1.00       Lunch is served

2.00       Guest Speaker – Rebecca McCann

2.30       Guest Speaker – Dani Wallace

3.00       Don’t forget to revisit the exhibitor stands for prize draws. Thank you & Event Closes

EVENT PARTNER

Event Partner £600 incl VAT
PL Event Partner £500 incl VAT

1 x Exhibitor Stand incl 6ft x 2ft trestle table with tablecloth, chairs & power

Refreshments

Lunch for 2, reserved priority table

Banner placement – 1 banner at event entrance and 1 banner next to stage

Logo featured in Presentation

Your logo with backlink and company bio included on the dedicated Pink Link webpage

Your logo on event booking page

Social media coverage with custom made graphics on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Inclusion in presentations to promote the event at all Pink Link network meetings

Inclusion within the event guide which is sent out to all exhibitors and attendees

Increased social media coverage to promote both your partnership with the event and any product and services you offer

MASTERCLASS

Masterclass £550 incl VAT
PL Masterclass £450 incl VAT

30 min Masterclass/Workshop

1 x Exhibitor Stand incl 6ft x 2ft trestle table with tablecloth, chairs & power

Refreshments

Lunch for 2, reserved priority table

Logo featured in Presentation

Your logo with backlink and company bio included on the dedicated Pink Link webpage

Social media coverage with custom made graphics on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Inclusion in presentations to promote the event at all Pink Link network meetings

Inclusion within the event guide which is sent out to all exhibitors and attendees

EXHIBITOR

Exhibitor £200 incl VAT
PL Exhibitor £150 incl VAT

1 x Exhibitor Stand incl 6ft x 2ft trestle table with tablecloth, chairs & power (if required)

Refreshments

Lunch for 1

Inclusion within the event guide which is sent out to all exhibitors and attendees

Social media coverage with custom made graphics on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram