BIPC Enfield: What I Wish I'd Known in Business

What do you really wish you were told when you started your business? Join us for a fun afternoon of expert talks, networking and more.
About this Event

What do you really wish you were told when you started your business?

Starting a business is one thing… but running it every day is something else entirely.

What do you really wish you had known at the beginning?

Join us for an engaging and practical afternoon designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders who want real support - not just theory.

You’ll hear from a range of expert speakers sharing honest insights, simple strategies, and practical tools to help you improve how you manage your business, look after your wellbeing, and show up with confidence.

This is a relaxed and welcoming space where you can:

• Learn actionable tips you can apply immediately
• Hear real experiences from experts who understand the journey
• Connect with other local business owners
• Take a break from the day-to-day and reflect on your business

Whether you're just starting out or already established, you’ll leave with ideas, energy, and connections to move your business forward.

Agenda

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Welcome & Registration

Info: Welcome and opening remarks

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Effective Email Marketing without Annoying People
Host: Speaker: Sarah Stiffin

Info: Effective Email Marketing without Annoying People - We are all bombarded with email marketing that comes to often, says nothing and we press 'Delete' as soon as we see it. Sarah will explain exactly what annoys people and how to send emails that people actually want to read.

🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:20 PM
Healthy Desk Sitting: Develop Strength, Mobility, and Flexibility
Host: Speaker: Marie Barberi

Info: Healthy Desk Sitters - Many of us spend long hours sitting at a desk or in front of a computer, which can place strain on the neck, shoulders, back and overall posture. Over time, this may also affect the joints, ligaments and tendons.
To help restore balance, it’s important to develop strength, mobility, and flexibility. Marie will guide you through movements and exercises designed to support better posture, ease tension, and enhance your overall wellbeing.

🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM
Eating Well as a Busy Business Owner: Smart Snacking
Host: Speaker: Saira Mashru

Info: Skipping lunch, relying on caffeine and grabbing whatever's convenient - sound familiar?
Saira will share why healthy eating matters for business performance and how smart snacking can boost your energy, focus and productivity, with practical ideas you can use straight away.

🕑: 12:45 AM - 01:15 AM
Break & Networking
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM
How to be a happy business owner & create success without burnout
Host: Speaker: Zeenat Ahmend-Peto

Info: How to Be a Happy Business Owner and Create Success without Burnout. Running a business can be all-consuming and taking care of ourselves can be our last priority. This can lead to stress, which left unchecked can end in burnout. Zeenat will talk you through simple ways to be a happier and healthier boss.

🕑: 01:40 AM - 02:05 PM
Introduce yourself with a Bang! Be sharp, clearer and most importantly on time
Host: Speaker: Akshay Gajria

Info: Introduce Yourself with a Bang! Be sharp, clear and most importantly, on time.
Everything starts with your introduction. Pitches, networking events and the dreaded ‘About Me’s you have to fill out everywhere. Akshay explains the craft of writing your own introduction as a script that you can be performed when needed.

🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:15 PM
Final Remarks & Prize Draw
Host: Host : Zoe White from Zinfinity