About this Event
Looking to grow your business, make valuable local connections or discover what's happening in Bicester's business community?
Bicester Means Business is a local business event at TownSq, bringing together businesses, startups, freelancers, professionals, community groups and local residents for a day of networking, inspiration and opportunity.
Taking place during Global Entrepreneurship Week, this event celebrates everything that makes Bicester's business community so brilliant. Whether you're just starting out, growing your business, looking to make new connections or simply curious about what's happening locally, there's something here for you.
Come along to meet local businesses, discover new services, hear inspiring stories and enjoy a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Stay for half an hour or the whole event , the choice is yours!
What to expect
• Local business exhibition
• Networking opportunities
• Refreshments & pizza
• Guest speakers (to be announced)
• Free professional headshots
• More exciting announcements coming soon!
Attendees
Explore a wide range of local businesses, make valuable connections and discover what's happening across the Bicester business community.
Perfect for:
- Business owners
- Startups
- Freelancers
- Professionals
- Students
- Community groups
- Local residents
- Anyone interested in supporting local business
Attendee tickets are £5 per person.
Guest Speakers
Anna Boon | Tribe Consult
Anna helps individuals, teams and leaders communicate with more confidence, clarity and impact, drawing on her background in acting and behavioural psychology. She’ll be delivering The Culture You’re Already Building, exploring what workplace culture really is and how leaders shape it through the behaviours they model every day.
Becky Hopkin | Digital Gearbox
Becky is the owner of Bicester-based PPC agency Digital Gearbox, helping businesses make smarter decisions about their digital marketing and paid advertising. Her talk, Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Where Should Small Businesses Spend Their Marketing Budget?, will look at choosing the right marketing channels, avoiding wasted spend and getting more from your budget.
Exhibitors
Digital Accounting Enterprises Ltd | Anna Nikolovska
Founded by chartered accountant Anna Nikolovska, Digital Accounting provides accounting, proactive tax planning and practical business advice. Their focus is on helping business owners understand their numbers, make informed decisions and plan for growth.
Bicester Hub
Bicester Hub is a local non-profit community project rescuing surplus stock, including food, and redistributing it back into the community. Supported by a team of volunteers, they work with local charities, services and residents while keeping waste reduction at the heart of what they do.
NR Derma Aesthetics | Shelina
NR Derma Aesthetics is a Bicester-based aesthetics and wellness clinic offering advanced skin treatments, facial aesthetics and a science-led cellular reset programme. Their personalised approach combines aesthetics with data-led wellbeing support, looking at health and beauty from the inside out.
Stack & Jones Accountants & Business Advisors | Ashley Holland & Harry Jones
Stack & Jones provides accountancy support that goes beyond compliance, combining specialist tax expertise with business planning and strategic advice. Their aim is to help clients save tax, understand their finances and build stronger businesses.
Ampersand Studio | Rich Holmes
Ampersand Studio brings more than 30 years of website development experience, creating bespoke websites designed around the needs of each business. Their services include web design, WordPress, hosting and helping businesses better understand how people interact with their websites.
Event venue & nearby stays
Perch @ The Eco Business Centre, Charlotte Avenue, Bicester, United Kingdom
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