Greenwich Business Day

Greenwich Business Day is a celebration of local entrepreneurship in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and a provided attendees with the opportunity to gain business information, advice, widen their business network and learn new skills.

The day will involve:

• Free business workshops on AI and Google tools for business
• 1-2-1 consultations with business, accounting and funding experts
• An inspirational panel event of local business owners
• Free professional headshots to boost your personal branding
• Presentations from the British Library BIPC Centre and the Federation of Small Businesses
• A networking lunch and much more!

A full agenda will be sent to all attendees in advance.

Please see below information on some of the businesses and business experts that will be taking part in Greenwich Business Day. Much mote to come!

Julian has over 36 years of experience as an award-winning business advisor. He is currently delivering the Business Resilience Programme on behalf of South East Enterprise and GLL to founders of successful startups and MDs of established businesses across Greenwich. His total of new sales for clients on all contracts delivered in recent years stands at over £200 million, realising a client sales ratio 34% above the national average. Previously, he was Chairman of the Prime West London Loan Fund Panel and a member of the Institute of Directors. Julian is accredited by SFEDI and an Associate member of the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs.'

Gary Parker ( BA Hons) is the managing director of CNT Associates and has two decades experience of consultancy, training, and management development services, both in the public and private sector. Gary provides client support with his specialist knowledge in fundraising and management. Gary believes the company's success is because they view themselves as advisers rather than consultants, and have both a social conscience and commitment to deliver high quality services. 

Rachel Barham, is your local, self-employed Membership Advisor with the FSB. She supports businesses like yours. Helping you to understand what FSB membership will look like for you, set you up as member and act as a point of contact when you need. Rachel will talk through how you can:

Save with benefits built for small businesses. Get tax protection, 24/7 helplines, legal documents, built-in insurance, exclusive deals and so much more, all from day one. Partnered with trusted organisations to bring you the tools you need to succeed in business. 

Make your voice heard and support FSB campaigning. FSB have been an influential voice of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK for decades. As an FSB member, you can have your say, support their work lobbying governments, and make real change happen.

Connect with your local business community. With dedicated local teams, you’re never far away from support when you need it on the issues that matter near you. Whether we’re working with local authorities or hosting events, there’s always something happening. 

 Seema Rampersad came to London to study Information and Communication. She worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) in their Business Information Centre for 13 years, and the Intelligence Unit at the Greater London Authority (City Hall) for 4 years.  

Since 2012, Seema is working at The British Library's Business & IP Centre for starting-up and growing businesses, which has helped 10000s in the UK and internationally. 

Seema is an advocate for library and information services and recognises the profession as it develops, whereby industries and sectors benefit from the skills, competencies and network of specialized libraries and information professionals. Seema uses new technologies for collaborating information and knowledge across subject areas and borders.  

She also provides customer facing workshops, webinars, information clinics and various project work to businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK.   

Seema serves on Speacial Libraries Association (SLA) Board of Directors (2022-2024) as Past President and has been a member and supporter of SLA for over 20 years.  Seema also volunteers in her local community and values local activites for educational, artistic, business and cultural engagement. 

Chris Dusu FCCA is the Principal Associate of Impact Accountants, a firm of chartered certified accountants and Registered Auditors based in the UK, with over 25 years’ experience of delivering innovative financial management solutions for its clients. Impact Accountants advises and supports clients to manage their businesses effectively so that they can become financially successful, with higher profits and lower tax bills, and as a result have more of the things in life they really want. Prior to moving into public practice, Mr Dusu worked as Accountancy Manager at the outsourcing arm of Deloitte & Touche and subsequently as the Head of Finance at the British Film Institute. He is an accomplished communicator and problem solver who quickly identifies and builds trust with key stakeholders; passionate about sharing knowledge through training and coaching, Mr Dusu initiated training programmes for staff in various organisations, with a commitment to maximising potential and motivation. He passionately believes that business is an effective driver of economic value creation in society. He supports initiatives aimed at enabling Africans in the diaspora embrace business activity as a force that can transform their economic well-being in a liberal market-based democracy such as the UK. He holds a BSc degree from University of Ghana and an MBA from Bayes Business School, University of London. 

Jesse Ashleigbu, is a distinguished entrepreneur, visionary, and founder of Headlinerz Barbershop based in Greenwich, and was honored with the High Street Business of the Year award at the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2023. 

Beyond his business ventures, Jesse is a committed advocate for holistic well-being. His initiative, ‘Thursday Night Jollof with Jesse D Barber,’ a men’s-only monthly event, is dedicated to promoting the mental, physical, and emotional health within the community, making a significant impact by changing lives and perspectives. 

Laura Love-Petschl is a grassroots and community leadership coach and the founder of Between Humans, a social enterprise which is repurposing coaching as a social justice practice. 

Laura partners with people who are trying to make a difference in their communities and in the world. She believes that leaders’ lived experience, passion and values are their greatest assets in creating social change, and that burnout is not inevitable. Through bespoke, accessible and affordable coaching and workshops, she supports leaders’ professional, personal and organisational growth; helping to build their capacity to create positive, sustainable social change in their communities whilst taking care of their own wellbeing as human beings. 

Laura brings multifaceted, intersectional and systemic lenses to the challenges of grassroots and community leadership and social change. In this, she draws on her years of frontline work and project management in charities and social enterprises, her business start-up experience, her professional coach training, and her academic background in gender studies. 

Dean williams is a senior business mentor and consultant, and has worked with over 1000 business in the last 10 years and helped most of the business to grow and scale.

His business Exclusive Visions provides a holistic approach to business education, training entrepreneurs through our accredited development program, to awaken their ability to build a six-figure business. His 13 step system makes businesses up to 6 times more likely to increase their cash flow, and create a 6 figure business. 

Meet Julien Brunoir, an educational and skills coach, motivational speaker, and the founder of J Brunoir Coaching. Julien is passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential and has dedicated his career to providing personalised coaching to transform lives. His approach not only bridges the gap between abilities and results but also empowers people to cultivate a growth mindset, enabling them to exceed their expectations.

Julien offers one-to-one coaching sessions, group inspiration, executive coaching, and mentoring, tailoring his expertise to meet the diverse needs of professionals, entrepreneurs, and those on the brink of their entrepreneurial journey. His motivational and transformational programs are designed to inspire action, foster skill development, and propel his clients towards their aspirations.

Julien's journey began with a simple belief: that everyone holds the key to their own success. This belief, coupled with his extensive experience and innovative methods, has helped countless individuals achieve breakthroughs and redefine their paths to success.

Are you ready to unlock your potential? Join Julien Brunoir Coaching and embark on a transformative journey that promises growth and a reimagined vision of what you can achieve.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Greenwich Centre Library, 12 Lambarde Square, London, United Kingdom