BusinessMEET THE APPRENTICE WINNER

MEET THE APPRENTICE WINNER

Mark Wright and Lord Sugar have recently opened a new office in Manchester and will be speaking at next month’s North West Business Expo (Thursday 23rd November 9.30am – 3pm @ Etihad Stadium.

Chamber members are invited to be inspired by the entrepreneurial success of Mark Wright (one of Lord Sugar’s his most successful previous winners to the new candidates). Mark is the BBC Apprentice Winner and Lord Sugar’s Business Partner at next month’s North West Business Expo.

Limited tickets – register free here. 

Mark Wright is an influential entrepreneur and self-taught digital marketing specialist. After winning The Apprentice 2014, Mark founded and developed one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies, Climb Online, in partnership with Lord Sugar.

Having turned over an impressive £1.7 million in its first year of trading alone, Climb Online now boasts a national presence and works with over 230 businesses from across the UK and overseas, including renowned brands Groupon, Be Wiser Insurance and Imagine Cruising. By the close of 2016 the agency is set to double its first year turnover, making it the most successful business founded by an Apprentice winner to date.

The winner of The Apprentice 2014, Mark Wright is the CEO of digital marketing agency, Climb Online, which he launched with Lord Alan Sugar’s backing after winning The Apprentice in 2014, will be bringing his business wisdom to Great British Expo’s, revealing all about his Apprentice experience and the secrets of digital marketing.

Hear first-hand about Mark’s journey to entrepreneurial success – from winning The Apprentice to turning over £1.7 million in his first year of trading.

Having recently entered its second year of trading, Climb Online employs more than 30 staff members across two office locations, and has secured more than 230 clients. Wright will discuss how he has achieved such growth in less than two years, and how he has managed life at the helm of a growing start-up with a renowned public and business figure as mentor.

During his keynote speech, Wright will provide advice for securing funding and investment, as well as address how great digital marketing coupled with an amazing online presence can hugely transform events and business. Famed for his determination and personable nature, Wright’s keynote is not one to be missed.

Why Not Exhibit Your Business?

This mega regional business expo attracts businesses throughout the North West and is held annually in Manchester. For the past two years the event has attracted over 1800 delegates and 250+ exhibitors making it the biggest SME Business Expo within the region.

This regional event is part of Great British Expo’s Ltd who have gained the reputation across the UK as being the best provider of regional SME business shows. Our passion is supporting regional business growth and development. So far we have had 1140 Exhibitors and attracted just under 10,000 delegates to our events.

Call 0843 289 4634 or email [email protected] for more information.

View Exhibitor Packages here.

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