Free Workshops on key business topics from expert Speakers, plus a Networking Session at Bradford Business Fair
A programme of free business workshops to support and grow your business will be taking place throughout the day at Bradford Business Fair.
A free Networking Session is also being held at 1pm, hosted by Andy Guile. This is a great opportunity to pitch your products and services and make connections with members of the local business community.
2026 Workshops & Networking
Workshops at the 15th October event are listed below. All sessions are free to attend, so simply book your workshops ticket and go along to any you wish to attend on the day.
11.30am: The Pricing Conversation
How psychology and perceived value impact pricing.
Mark Hargreaves, Managing Director, Sales Geek Bradford
A guide to building value and positioning price.
Mark is the MD of Sales Geek Bradford — a fractional Sales Director service giving growing businesses experienced sales leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
His philosophy is simple: help people, don’t sell to them.
12.00pm: Changes to unfair dismissal rules
What are they? What does it mean? What do employers need to do?
Sarah Bradley, Director and Owner, HR Dept Leeds South and Bradford
In practice, businesses may no longer be able to rely on short service dismissals in the way they have before. From January 2027, employees will qualify for ordinary unfair dismissal rights after six months’ service. This means there is an increased risk of unfair dismissal claims for businesses, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are protected. This means having the right processes in place.
Come along to hear Sarah Bradley from The HR Dept Bradford and Leeds South guide us through these changes and help us understand what needs to be implemented to protect businesses. Even if you do not employ directly, if you support businesses with services this will equip you with more understanding of what the businesses you work with are facing and enable you to engage with them on this topic.
With over 25 years of experience in HR and Employee Relations, Sarah specialises in employee relations and employment law advice and training for new line managers and HR professionals.
12.30pm: Why fixing one thing can grow your business
The six places growth gets blocked, how to spot which one is yours and why it hasn’t been fixed yet.
Chris & Jess Scott-Thomas, Founders, Clarity
Most business owners work hard on lots of things at once, then wonder why growth has levelled off. Usually one thing is holding everything else back, and it’s rarely the thing you think.
In 20 minutes, Chris & Jess Scott-Thomas from Clarity will show you the six places growth gets blocked, how to spot which one is yours, and why it hasn’t been fixed yet. You’ll leave with three questions to answer and one clear next move.
For any business, at any stage.
Chris & Jess are the Founders of Clarity, a West-Yorkshire based business advisory for growth-focused UK SMEs.
They help SME founders solve the commercial, operational, and people problems that hold growth back.
1.00pm: Free Networking Session
Hosted by Merewyn Sayers
Join Merewyn Sayers and a host of local business people at 1pm for a lively speed networking session.
You’ll have the opportunity to make lots of new connections, and maybe catch up with some familiar faces too!
1.40pm: Content Marketing
How content marketing can help you communicate more effectively with your target audience.
Merewyn Sayers, Marketing Mentor & Connector at Sayers Solutions and Founder & Director of Work, Rest or Play
Looking for new ways to raise your profile, engage your audience and strengthen your marketing?
Content marketing has become a valuable tool for many businesses seeking to connect with potential customers and share their expertise.
This workshop will explore the topic of content marketing and the role it can play in helping you communicate more effectively with your target audience.
Merewyn supports local communities, by helping local businesses get found by customers looking for the products and services they sell.
She helps local businesses thrive by combining marketing strategy with practical tactics—so you can focus on what you do best: serving your customers and growing profitably.
Book your complimentary places at the Bradford Business Fair 2026 Workshops
Attending the event and any of the workshops you want to is completely free of charge.
Please use the form below to register as an event visitor and book your workshop places. You will be able to indicate which sessions you wish to attend as you go through the booking process.