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Christine Hereward, Howard Kennedy LLP

Christine Hereward is head of planning, environmental & public law at Howard Kennedy LLP.

Deepaman Prabhakar, TaxClaim Accountants

Deepaman Prabhakar is practice manager for TaxClaim Accountants in Mayfair. He has 13 years of experience in the field and his specialisms include self-assessment tax returns and working with small and medium-sized businesses.

Paul Stallard, Berkeley PR

Paul Stallard is director of Berkeley PR. He can answer all queries about how to best use public relations in the marketing of your business. A technology PR specialist, he has a passion for anything related to digital communication techniques and how clients can get the most out of these media.

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Jason Stockwood, Simply Business

Jason Stockwood is the CEO of insurer Simply Business. He can answer queries regarding business insurance.

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Ross Walker, Symantec

Ross Walker is director of distribution and small business at internet security company Symantec. He can answers all queries about protection of IT systems. He has been at Symantec since 2004 and before that worked in IT specialist companies in London and Scotland.

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Paul Green, Publicity Heaven

Paul Green is the founder of Publicity Heaven, helping businesses get free publicity in the mainstream media and use it to drive leads, sales and profits. Paul is ready to answer questions on PR and marketing. Paul previously worked as a journalist and radio presenter for 13 years  and is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public  Relations.

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Rik Hellewell, Ovenu

Rik Hellewell is the owner of domestic oven cleaning and valeting franchise Ovenu - an international brand established in Europe, America and Australia. He has a clear understanding of the franchisee-franchisor relationship and is happy to answer any franchise-related questions.

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Clifford McDowell, Mr Site

Clifford McDowell is CEO of website building company Mr Site. He can answer all website-related queries. He has extensive experience in the technology sector having worked for some of the UK’s foremost technology providers, including Amphire, Pitney Bowes and the Prudential in technical, logistical and managerial positions.

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Ed Percival, Shirlaws Binfield

Ed Percival is a business coach at Shirlaws Binfield. He can answer general business and entrepreneurship questions. He has been an executive coach and trainer since 1994, has completed extensive coach continuing education and specialises in guiding business leaders and their teams.

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Phil Birbeck, PC World Business

Phil Birbeck is managing director of PC World Business which provides IT solutions for small to medium businesses through its network of dedicated business centres. Technology questions are his speciality.

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Cecily Lalloo, Embrace HR

Cecily Lalloo, MCIPD is the founder of the human resources specialist company Embrace HR.

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Gary Johnston, Mathys & Squire LLP

Gary Johnston is a trade mark attorney at Mathys & Squire LLP. He has a wealth of experience in relation to the protection, management, maintenance and exploitation of trade mark portfolios and associated intellectual property (IP) rights, with specific experience in national and international trade mark and design registration.

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John Staniforth, Partner - Kingston Smith LLP

John Staniforth is a Partner at Kingston Smith LLP and can help you with accountancy and financial regulation questions. As a general practice partner, John acts for a mixed portfolio of owner managed businesses, providing audit, accounting, taxation and general business advice. John has considerable knowledge and experience in advising professional partnerships, particularly law firms and property companies.

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Raj Tulsiani, Green Park 

Raj is one of the leading figures in the UK interim management industry. He has worked in the sector for the last 12 years, including establishing highly successful interim divisions at Michael Page and Penna.

An accomplished public speaker and industry thought leader, Raj is the co-founder of Green Park, one of the few Black & Minority Ethnic owned recruitment companies in the market, so he can provide fresh perspectives.

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Jim Scott, SageCover

Jim Scott is Head of SageCover, a service for Sage’s 800,000 UK customers that provides practical business advice and technology support to the start-ups and growing businesses navigating the complexities of doing business in Britain. 

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