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Whether you are in the early stages, starting up or growing, then we can help you by joining us at The Bicester Business Expo which is to be held on Thursday 25th October at the Cooper School, Bicester from 7:15 am – 7:30 pm.

The Expo will bring together vast pool of resources and skills from the public and private sectors to help both new and established companies flourish. The event will offer highly valuable advice and services to enable businesses to expand much faster, increase their efficiency and most importantly, improve their profitability and develop sustainable growth. A series of professional organisations including accountants, lawyers and small business support services will also be on hand at the event to advise visitors on all aspects of developing their business.

According to Karen Matthews, Business Development Officer at Cherwell District Council: “We have packed in a wide variety of inspirational speakers to provide you with the free expertise and advice to help you achieve business growth. The list of exhibitors on the day currently includes: BDA Design, Bicester and District Chamber of Commerce, Bicester Business Breakfast Club, Business Link, Cardwell Marketing, Ellacotts Accountants, Federation of Small Business, Oxfordshire Business Enterprises, Oxford Innovation, Oxfordshire Enterprise Hub, Spratt Endicott Solicitors, NatWest and Wednesday Business Club.”

Jayne Lees, Client Development Manager at Spratt Endicott Solicitors adds: “We are delighted to be sponsoring this event, we work with local businesses across the region and we hope that companies will take the opportunity to come along and make use of all the advice that is on offer.”

David Saunders, Managing Partner at Ellacotts LLP explains: “The aims of many businesses are similar – to increase sales revenues and profits.  Our aim at Ellacotts is to work closely with start up companies to help them achieve their objectives.  We are delighted to have been selected to sponsor such a valuable local event.”

Lilian Bannister, Sales & Marketing Manager for Colin Sanders Banbury, Cherwell and Bicester Innovation Centres said: “We are pleased to be working with Cherwell District Council in supporting local businesses.”

For further information on the Banbury Business Expo, please contact Karen Matthews of Cherwell District Council on 01295 221863 or Claire Thompson of Ellacotts LLP on 01295 250 401.

Photograph from left to right front row includes: Claire Thompson - Ellacotts LLP, Placi O’Neill-Espejo – Oxfordhsire Enterprise Hub and Jayne Lees - Spratt Endicott Solicitors. Second row - Ian Merriman – Cardwell Marketing, Karen Matthews - Cherwell District Council and Lilian Bannister – Colin Sanders Innovation Centre. Back row - Ben Jackson – President Bicester Chamber of Commerce and David Saunders -Ellacotts LLP