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  • 10 Sep 2026
  • In-person

Business insights with Liz Barclay

Our inaugural South Lincolnshire event features Liz Barclay discussing key SME challenges and opportunities.

Join us as we bring together local business leaders to hear practical insights from former Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay on today’s SME landscape.

Liz will address the critical issues facing SMEs, including access to finance, employment, and working with larger organisations. She will also explore resilience, business survival, public sector opportunities, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing, offering clear, practical takeaways for business leaders.

Speakers

Liz Barclay - IoD's Special Adviser for Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Host/Chair

Liz is the IoD's Special Adviser for Small Business and Entrepreneurship after previously being the UK Government Small Business Commissioner for three years. She has been a small business, personal finance and consumer affairs broadcaster, journalist, writer and author, and is a communications skills coach, and international and national conference speaker and facilitator. Liz also has a wealth of experience as a chair and NED on boards in the private and charity sectors.

Sponsors

Edge Venues

William Cecial Stamford

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