Belfast Business Show

B2B Networking Session

10:30 – 11:15

Steven J Innes · Steven J Innes · workshop

Join your host Steven J Innes for our networking sessions today. You'll get a chance to pitch your business to the room so bring plenty of business cards, a smile and get ready to make some new connections.

Getting Started with YouTube - A Growth Strategy

11:30 – 12:00

Des Dreckett · YouTube Strategy Consultants · roundtable

Growing an audience on YouTube and other media platforms requires a dedicated strategy which can be easy to implement and manage. Des will lead this session specifically for entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow an audience that can generate commercial opportunities.

Boost Business Performance by Prioritising Employee Health – with Forbes.health

11:30 – 12:00

Dr Fiona Forbes · Forbes.health · workshop

Discover how Forbes.health, a cutting-edge and fully personalised digital health platform, is redefining workforce wellbeing and delivering measurable gains in business performance. Grounded in Functional Medicine and backed by science, Forbes.health helps organisations: Reduce absenteeism, Lower long-term healthcare and personnel costs and Increase employee engagement, energy, and productivity.

Stop being the best kept secret

12:15 – 12:45

Geoff Nicholson · UK Business IQ Podcast · roundtable

Are you an expert in your field yet not everyone knows who you are, what you do or why it would be great to work with you? Join Geoff to discover how podcasting and media can help you reach untapped audiences, how to use it as collateral and build your business so you're no longer the best kept secret.

The Secret to Creating Successful Videos

12:15 – 12:45

Niamh Cushnahan · Purple Dot · workshop

This talk explores the key elements behind creating successful social media videos, breaking down the process from start to finish. It covers how to identify and understand your target audience, craft strong hooks that capture attention within seconds and structure content to maintain viewer engagement. The presentation also looks at practical production factors such as equipment choices, editing techniques, and commonly used apps, while highlighting real examples of successful videos. Overall, it aims to show that strong video performance is less about luck or expensive gear and more about strategy, structure and understanding audience behaviour.

Is your business ready to Franchise?

13:00 – 13:30

Cat Robson-Scarborough · Your Man with a Van · roundtable

Is your business actually ready to franchise? Most aren't, and most don't find out until it's cost them. We built the model that took Your Man With a Van from one van to 70+ branches, and we've personally vetted every single franchisee who's joined it. This session is the highlights of everything we learned getting it right, and everything we'd do differently.

The Ultimate Linkedin Masterclass

13:30 – 14:00

Sam Rathling · Sam Rathling LinkedIn Expert · workshop

In this presentation, Sam will share practical tips on prospecting, content and engagement to help you build your visibility and credibility on the LinkedIn platform. Unlock the power of LinkedIn to create both inbound and outbound leads, whilst building your brand and your business.