Small businesses seeking new ways to raise finance, achieve more sales, avoid unnecessary litigation and tribunals, or master the latest in technology are being encouraged to attend a conference in London on September 8.

Fresh Business Thinking LIVE! 2010 takes place in Old Billingsgate and promises to be a power-packed one-day event that will include an array of clinics, workshops and presentations delivered by some of the world’s most sought-after entrepreneurs, as well as a selection of high quality exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services specifically geared towards the SME community. 

"It will be a genuine talking-shop," says Fresh Business Thinking’s MD Nick James. "Our event will bring together a host of experts in a relaxed environment all under one roof, providing a free-flow of information, intelligence and ideas."

The list of guest speakers lined up for the September 8 event includes:

• Chris Lenton (CEO of the Chartered Institute of Marketing) – What hasn’t happened yet: the shape of digital to come?
• Brian Livingston (Director and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Smith & Williamson) – ‘The Exitist’ – A frightening tale of entrepreneurialism, raging emotions and money – starring the Entrepreneur
• Yasmina Siadatan (Winner of the Apprentice Series Five) – My career journey, winning The Apprentice to the present day
• Mike Southon (Best Selling Author, FT Columnist & Entrepreneur Mentor) – Sales on a Beermat
• John Rosling (UK CEO of Shirlaws)  – Innovating your Product
• Guy Rigby (Director and Head of Entrepreneurs, Smith & Williamson) – How to grow your business and live happily ever after
• Louise Findlay-Wilson (MD and Founder of PrPro) – How to Make Your Business Famous
• Steve King (Regional Director of Santander Corporate Banking) – Planning the future? Where’s the money coming from 
• Guy Aston (Business Director, Mid-Corporate Solutions, Huthwaite International) and Ian Newall (Open Course Manager, Huthwaite International)  – Winning deals in the New Financial Climate – Sales & Negotiation Strategies for Success
• Craig Goldblatt (Motivational Business Speaker) – Leadership: Seizing Every Opportunity
• Lara Morgan (Founder and Ex. CEO of Pacific Direct Ltd now Fun-ctionality) – Growing Business
• Nigel Miller (Partner, Fox Williams LLP) – In harm’s way: director’s duties (and liabilities)
• Mark Watson (Partner, Fox Williams LLP) – Hiring and firing – how to save your business £65,300
• Modwenna Rees-Mogg (Owner, AngelNews) – Understanding investors so they will invest in you!
• Caprice Bourret (Lingerie, Entrepreneur) – From Model To Business Woman
• David Bloom (Co-Founder and CEO of fd unlimited) – Finance for Non-Finance Directors

For further information on Fresh Business Thinking LIVE! visit: www.freshbusinessthinkinglive.com or contact the events team on +44 (0)845 5000 328 or email: live@freshbusinessthinking.com to book a place.