To celebrate Enterterprise Week 2007, YES Network is hosting a unique, FREE event on Tuesday 13th November, 6.30pm – 9.30pm, at The Basement, 24 Kensington St, Brighton. The event will feature talks from successful young entrepreneurs, speed-networking and a mini-exhibition and is open to anyone aged 18 - 30. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Raj Anand, 25, is Business Week’s European Young Entrepreneur 2007 and Founder of Kwiqq.com, globally supplying blue-chip clients with their own social networking solution. Sinem Ersever, 27, is a writer, short film and documentary director and the Managing Director of Advericom, a media company which provides a complete marketing solution covering design and video production. Event hosted by Southern FM presenter Nick Simon. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to gain invaluable advice from experienced entrepreneurs and to meet like-minded individuals. Refreshments and complimentary drinks courtesy of Barefoot Wine will be provided. REGISTER NOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE - To register online and for further information, visit: http://enterprisechangeslives.eventbrite.com or call 01273 541012

To celebrate Enterprise Week, Striding Out is working with the YES Network to promote a free event that features talks from successful young entrepreneurs, speed networking and a mini exhibition. Key note speakers include:- Raj Anand, 25, is Business Weeks European Young Entrepreneur 2007 and Founder of Kwiqq.com, globally supplying blue chip clients with their owne social networking solution. Simen Ersever, 27, is a writer, short film and documentary director, and the MD of ADVERICOM, a media company which provides a complete marketing solution covering design and video production. This is a FREE event. To find out more events happening in Brighton, check out: http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events-brighton.php To register, go to: http://enterprisechangeslives.eventbrite.com/

A monthly social and networking opportunity for independents, freelancers and small businesses - or for those who want to meet these types of people! It’s completely open to attend. www.thewerks.org.uk

A monthly social and networking opportunity for independents, freelancers and small businesses - or for those who want to meet these types of people! It’s completely open to attend. www.thewerks.org.uk

YES Network is hosting another free event called ‘Unleash Your Ideas’ on Wednesday 28th May at the University of Brighton’s new Creativity Centre! This time round we have some hugely successful entrepreneurs including Sussex Business Awards’ Entrepreneur of the Year, Darren Fell and Kathryn Seal, a finalist for Grazia & O2 Business Woman of the Year. The event will also feature speed-networking, refreshments, business experts and lots more! To REGISTER online and for more information visit http://unleashyourideas.eventbrite.com NB: Limited places available, register now to avoid disappointment!

Striding Out in Brighton Inspiring and Informative Events for Entrepreneurs Raising Finance For Your Business Tuesday 26th August 6.00- 8.30pm Raising Finance is a hot topic for anyone starting or growing a business. We have invited financial experts and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss their insights, tips and pro’s and cons’ of raising finance from banks, business angels and venture capitalists. Our experts include:- Laurence Thomas, Finance Adviser for Business Link Sussex. Laurence has a diverse and wide-ranging background, having worked for a FTSE 100 company in USA for 12 years and setting up his own manufacturing company. Laurence has specialised in financial aspects of business management and planning, in addition to providing general business advice to Sussex businesses. He advices both start up and growing companies, and works in conjunction with regional specialises to advice on the likely sources of funding available to them. Senake Atureliya, Managing Director, Pie Finance -The PIE Micro-Investment platform (international patents pending) offers viable start-up companies who do not yet meet the requirements of the existing angel investment community direct access to the resources and funding they need to progress with no up front costs. The highly automated solution reduces risk, increases the investor audience …