04/11/2008
TV 'Apprentice' To Aid Local Businesses
One of Britain's top business consultants will be visiting Belfast later this month, to share her expertise with local entrepreneurs.
Ruth Badger - best known for her appearance on BBC TV's 'The Apprentice' - (pictured) will be the special guest speaker at a conference organised by Belfast City Council to mark European Day of the Entrepreneur on 19 November.
With the theme, 'Bridging Borders to Develop Enterprise', the conference, at the Ormeau Baths Gallery, will look at best practice locally, nationally and internationally in stimulating business growth and innovation.
The conference will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions featuring a number of top local business people. The highlight will be a motivational speech by Ruth Badger in the afternoon.
The same day, Ruth Badger will host a question-and-answer session for young people aspiring to make their way in the business world.
(BMcC)
Ruth Badger - best known for her appearance on BBC TV's 'The Apprentice' - (pictured) will be the special guest speaker at a conference organised by Belfast City Council to mark European Day of the Entrepreneur on 19 November.
With the theme, 'Bridging Borders to Develop Enterprise', the conference, at the Ormeau Baths Gallery, will look at best practice locally, nationally and internationally in stimulating business growth and innovation.
The conference will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions featuring a number of top local business people. The highlight will be a motivational speech by Ruth Badger in the afternoon.
The same day, Ruth Badger will host a question-and-answer session for young people aspiring to make their way in the business world.
(BMcC)
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