Presenting with Confidence: Communication Skills for Small Business Success

Join Richard Ford of Life is a Speech who’ll be delivering Build a Business’s new workshop to microbusinesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, pre-start-ups and start-ups for learning how to present themselves and their business with confidence.

Richard has over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, coaching, and public speaking, working with everyone from NHS leaders, tech founders to local councils and creative entrepreneurs. His company combines corporate knowledge with creative power (Degrees in Communication Studies and Drama), which empowers individuals and business with the right tools and techniques for communication. 

Target Aim: This would be a practical, confidence-building workshop with real-world examples, take-home resources, and live exercises.  Designed to help you apply what you learn immediately in your business conversations, pitches, or content.

• Finding your message – how to talk about what you do in a way that lands
• Building your personal presence - Tools and techniques for vocal, and body language – speak with authenticity to connect with clients and funders
• Structuring your pitch or intro or CTA 
• Handling nerves and thinking on your feet – Q&A
• Connecting authentically
• Practical on-the-spot exercises

All attendees must have completed the Build A Business Client Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. If you have not previously completed this Registration Form, please complete after booking your place on Eventbrite.

To be eligible for this workshop, you must be a Greater Manchester resident or the owner of a Greater Manchester located business within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, or Wigan.

For more information about the project go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org

Build a Business in GM Libraries is part funded by the UK Government.