Small Business – Big Opportunity™ series to begin in London where
it will feature Leah Totton, winner of the UK’s “The Apprentice”
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV),
will expand its Small Business – Big Opportunity symposium series
beyond the United States this year, with events being planned in the UK
and Canada. The first event of 2017 will take place on January 24 at the
historic London Science Museum, where public- and private-sector
professionals will discuss solutions for small business challenges,
including access to capital and business continuity planning. The London
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, London & Partners and
SmallBusiness.co.uk are collaborating with the Travelers Institute on
the symposium.
“There are many distractions for small business owners, and it is
important for them to stay focused on the things they can control,”said
Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice
President of Public Policy at Travelers.“Having the appropriate
plans in place to manage traditional and emerging business risks is
vital to successfully navigating the current environment. We are pleased
to host this event abroad to help entrepreneurs tackle their business
challenges.”
The symposium will feature professionals from across the UK, including
Dr. Leah Totton, winner of BBC One’s “The Apprentice,” who will discuss
how she overcame many challenges in building a successful business and
the steps she takes to protect it.
Two panel discussions also will be held, including one titled “Accessing
Capital and Managing Risk.” Moderated by Travelers’ Woodward, this panel
will address the evolution of small business lending and the key steps
business owners can take to effectively manage risks. Woodward will be
joined by:
- Richard Harrison, Head of Risk Control, Travelers Europe
- Saurav Chopra, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Perkbox
- Conrad Ford, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Funding Options
- Matt Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer, Crowdcube
The second discussion, “Expanding Your Marketing Reach Locally and
Globally,” will be moderated by Peter Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive,
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, International Business. This
discussion will focus on how small businesses can compete in today’s
global market. The following speakers will participate:
- Nicola Byrne, Chief Executive Officer, Cloud90
- Guy Mucklow, President, PCA Predict
- Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Chief Executive Officer, Nosh Detox
In 2016, Travelers launched a new, online insurance platform for
UK-based small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and less than
£2.5 million in revenues. For more information, please visit www.travelers.co.uk.
Since 2011, the Travelers Institute has hosted multiple events to raise
awareness of small business concerns, such as cybersecurity, and discuss
potential solutions. These events have been held in nearly 30 cities
across the United States, attracting some 4,000 small business owners.
Visit www.travelersinstitute.org/smallbusiness
for more information.
About the Travelers Institute
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of
importance to the insurance marketplace and to the financial services
industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry
expertise of Travelers’ senior management, as well as the technical
expertise of many of Travelers’ underwriters, risk managers and other
experts to provide information, analysis and solutions to public
policymakers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property
casualty insurance for auto,
home
and business.
For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
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Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.