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Elite Business Live comes to ATOMICON

18 May 2023
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:27

Elite Business Live comes to ATOMICON to uncover business nightmares and share insight into the challenges and pitfalls of running a successful business.

Elite Business Live is excited to announce its participation at ATOMICON, the annual conference that is a 'must-attend' event for small businesses. The event will take place on Tuesday, 13 June, where Elite Business Live will broadcast from the main stage at 13:50 to thousands of people.

Dedicated to inspiring Britain's SMEs, this is their third event as part of the Elite Business Live tour celebrating ten years of entrepreneurship.

Sophie Milliken MBE will lead the panel discussion to uncover untold stories of successful entrepreneurs and the challenges they faced while running a fast-track start-up business.

The panellists, including Ben White, Rebecca Hartley, Lisa Eaton, and Dr Alka Patel, will delve into their experiences and share exclusive insights on the reality of running a successful business in today's fast-paced and ever-changing market. They will share their journeys, hardships, and successes.

"We are thrilled to be supporting Elite Business Live at ATOMICON and sharing our business insights with the audience. Running a successful business is not without its challenges, and we want to share the lessons the panel has learned along the way to help others avoid common mistakes." Sophie Millican, MBE

During the discussion, the panel will touch on the significance of mental health and the strategies they used to cope with setbacks, including hitting rock bottom and how they bounced back.

"We hope that our participation in ATOMICON will inspire and empower entrepreneurs to succeed in their business ventures," added Lisa Eaton, Founder and CEO, Fabric.

The Elite Business Live panel discussion at ATOMICON promises to be a valuable experience for entrepreneurs. Attendees and viewers will gain unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, the ups and downs of running a business, and strategies for coping with setbacks.

Register for the FREE livestream now.

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