The Business Show London 2023

Europe’s largest business show is back for 2023, returning to London’s ExCeL on the 22nd & 23th of November! Helping SMEs and startups grow and develop, the 44th edition of the show will focus on getting Britain back to business by revealing the secrets of business adaptation and innovation.

Built from the ground up to equip, educate and encourage the small businesses and entrepreneurs of the world, The Business Show gathers and showcases the knowledge and services of hundreds of business experts and leaders. Jam-packed with everything an entrepreneur or small business needs to succeed in 2023, with a mind-boggling 500 exhibitors, 200 inspiring seminars and unmissable masterclasses.

Going Global Live is the number one show in Europe for businesses that are looking to expand internationally, export products or set up overseas operations. Providing businesses with everything they need to know about trading in some of the world's most lucrative cities, countries and regions. This will include helping SMEs navigate through post-Brexit trade and educating them on all areas of international imports and exports. Going Global brings the most forward-thinking minds on doing business abroad under one roof.

Against the backdrop of a very tough year, there has never been a better time for people to re-evaluate and take control of their futures, with many considering major life changes, a career move or wanting to take on a new challenge. For employers, supporting employees to undertake personal and professional development not only increases engagement and productivity within the workforce, but is beneficial to the business.

The government is investing more money into post-18 education and training to help support the economy. This includes offering free college courses, more apprenticeship opportunities and higher education loans becoming more flexible. Whether you’re looking for a complete career change, an employee looking to learn new skills or an employer looking to support your workforce, The Retrain Expo has all the resources you need.

Lockdown forced millions of UK workers to start working from home, many of which had never done so before. This new change meant businesses had to completely rethink the way they work. With many businesses realising that their workforce is able to successfully work from home, along with the substantial amounts saved on office costs and utilities, working from home is set to stay.

Working From Home Live is a leading trade show dedicated to shaping the future of remote & hybrid working by revealing the secrets of business adaptation and innovation when it comes to working from home. Whether you are a business owner or an employee, we have lots on offer from garden pods, virtual experiences, office furniture and so much more!

Hear from businesses who have made the transition to working from home permanently as well as companies setting the trends in home working. With seminars covering motivating employees, recruiting from home, using video calling and meeting software to have impactful conversations and much more!

Have you often wondered what the future looks like for the working world? Do you think about how your business can stay up-to-date with the world’s latest trends and developments? Join us at our new zone, The Future Working Show, where the latest technology and services will be on offer. From cybersecurity to AI, from robots to other digital transformations that are changing the way employees and businesses operate, anyone interested in the future of technological growth will be sure to gain a wealth of information by visiting the zone.

AI and automation are expected to experience growth and traction in the coming years with technology evolving and human input being reduced. Businesses in the health, pharmaceutical, financial, and high-tech sectors are finding that AI is becoming embedded in their general practices, changing the world of work and making processes more efficient.

It’s increasingly important for businesses to consider the impact that they have on the environment, and how they can remain open and transparent when reporting on this. Moreover, we also need to ensure that businesses take steps to adopt more eco-friendly alternatives.

The green technology and sustainability market is forecasted to be facing exponential growth in the coming years. According to Statista, in 2021 the market size amounted to around 30.7 billion pounds but is expected to reach 371.6 billion pounds by 2030 with an annual growth rate of over 20%. The increase in market size demonstrates a drive for those to use cleaner tech and more sustainable processes in their businesses to help tackle the climate crisis.

The show, therefore, will provide a toolkit with everything you need to help make your business greener and lessen the impact of harmful processes on the environment. We will have industry-leading experts offering the top products and services in the field to monitor and control this. There will also be keynotes from some of the biggest companies that are front-runners in making business practices more sustainable. Riveting live panel discussions will also open the floor to tips, tricks, and invaluable advice for business owners across the country.

A dedicated area to discover all about franchising and learn more about becoming your own boss! Statistically, franchises tend to have better success rates than non-franchised businesses. One primary reason to buy a franchise has to be the level of brand awareness they already have. Customers know you, are aware of your products or services, and already have a desire to buy from you. Picture the difference between opening a new restaurant and purchasing a McDonald’s franchise, for example.

Why buy a franchise? Because becoming successful in business needs a guiding hand. A quality franchisor does this by:

Leveraging brand awareness

Providing a marketing and advertising strategy

Offering training programmes and ongoing support

Helping draft business plans

Providing a cost-effective inventory