Graduates for Growth and Edinburgh Univeristy’s Entrepreneurship Club Presents:
“The life of an dysluxic entrapenure” by Stephen Moffat.
Date: 7 May 2008 (18:30 – 21:00)
Location: Lecture Theatre 1, Management School, 7 Bristo Square
Stephen Moffat is a local serial internet entrepreneur. Come and hear about what motivates him, how he overcame obstacles and built a successful business. For further details visit http://huan.co.uk. He has spoken at the university before, one delegate’s response to his talk being “Absolutely real, straight, honest, informative, brilliant and best of all, hilarious”.
This event is open to anyone- hope you can make it!!
GFG May Networking Shindig- 22nd May 2008 6:30 pm
Could you ever see yourself becoming Company Director within two years of employment?
If so, this is valuable information you cannot buy!
Come and hear our guest speaker Suzie McCafferty discuss her career to date and what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and build your business. Suzie is the International Development Director and Co owner of Smart Cartridge; the ink cartridge refilling retail franchise. Suzie’s mix of customer care, franchising knowledge and sharp business acumen has helped her achieve a unique position as a successful young woman in the male dominated world of franchising
Below is a summary of Facts about Suzie and her career to date. She will be the guest speaker at our next Graduate Networking event on Thursday 22nd May, 6pm at Graduates for Growth HQ.
This event promises an opportunity not to be missed!
Background on Suzie McCafferty
- First class honour graduate from Queen Margaret University – hospitality and tourism management
- 30 years old
- Finalist in Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 06 – National Business Awards sponsored by Orange
- Co owner of Smart Cartridge
- Started franchising our business in 2001 and now have 60 stores in 5 countries including UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and the Dominican Republic
- 2nd largest in Europe in our industry
- One of few Scottish female franchisors!
- Members of the British Franchise Association
- I am on the committee of the Franchising in Scotland Group – development of franchising in Scotland
- On the committee of the Scottish Franchise Week – help to arrange business breakfast which launches the Scottish Franchise Week
- Responsible for daily management of UK and international franchise operations
Don’t miss the chance to have your questions answered by one of Scotland’s most successful female Franchisors.
Contact Michelle on info@graduatesforgrowth.co.uk for full details.
