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We have one Open Meeting every month, except December, where our doors are open to all businesses,
Enjoy a great breakfast, interesting speakers and grow your connections with lots of networking opportunities.
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Perch Eco Summer Biz Expo - 15 July 2026
Overview
Connect, collaborate and discover local businesses at our Summer Business Expo. Come along, get involved and meet like minded people.
Join us fo the Perch Eco Summer Biz Expo
Taking place on Wednesday 15th July 2026 from 11am to 3pm, this event is designed for local businesses to come together in a relaxed, engaging environment.
It’s a chance to connect with like minded entrepreneurs, get to know local businesses, build meaningful connections and take the opportunity to create new partnerships.
Bringing together local businesses, creatives and professionals, the day is all about connection, discovery and opportunity.
What to expect:
- Interactive business stalls
- Talks from special guest speakers
- Free headshot opportunities
- Relaxed networking
- Refreshments & a great atmosphere
Meet Our Special Guest Speakers:
Magara Law
Delivering an interactive talk called “The Hidden Cost of Being Nice: Why Small Business Owners Avoid Difficult Conversations.”
Many business owners avoid difficult conversations, but the cost can be much higher than they realise. In this session, Roy will explore the hidden costs of conflict avoidance, the leadership mistakes that quietly damage businesses and a practical framework for tackling issues before they become expensive problems.
Lucy The Mindset Coach
Delivering her talk, “Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Switch Off: Why It’s Killing Your Performance.”
This practical session explores overthinking, mental noise, survival mode and the role your nervous system plays in decision making and performance. Attendees will also leave with a simple tool they can start using straight away.
A must attend session for anyone feeling overwhelmed, mentally overloaded or struggling to switch off.
Digital Gearbox
Delivering a practical, no-nonsense talk called “Stop Wasting Money on Google Ads.”
Billions of pounds are wasted on Google Ads every year, not because the platform doesn’t work, but because of small, easy-to-make mistakes that compound into poor performance and wasted budget.
In this session, Michael will share the most common mistakes businesses make and provide a simple framework to help improve results, make budgets go further and turn Google Ads into a powerful tool for growth.
Itinerary
Magara Law
12:30 - 12:45
At 12:30pm, Roy will be delivering an interactive talk called “The Hidden Cost of Being Nice: Why Small Business Owners Avoid Difficult Conversations.” Many business owners avoid difficult conversations, but the cost can be much higher than they realise. In this session, Roy will explore the hidden costs of conflict avoidance, the leadership mistakes that quietly damage businesses and a practical framework for tackling issues before they become expensive problems.
Lucy The Mindset Coach
12:45 - 13:00
At 12:45pm, Lucy will be delivering her talk, “Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Switch Off: Why It’s Killing Your Performance.” This practical session explores overthinking, mental noise, survival mode and the role your nervous system plays in decision making and performance. Attendees will also leave with a simple tool they can start using straight away. A must attend session for anyone feeling overwhelmed, mentally overloaded or struggling to switch off.
Digital Gearbox
14:15 - 14:30
At 2:15pm, Michael will be delivering a practical, no-nonsense talk called “Stop Wasting Money on Google Ads.” Billions of pounds are wasted on Google Ads every year, not because the platform doesn’t work, but because of small, easy-to-make mistakes that compound into poor performance and wasted budget. In this session, Michael will share the most common mistakes businesses make and provide a simple framework to help improve results, make budgets go further and turn Google Ads into a powerful tool for growth.
Close
15:00 - 15:00
Speakers
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At Espresso Architecture we believe that good quality, innovative design should be available to everyone, no matter what the size of project. Working from our Oxfordshire offices, we practice predominantly in and around Bicester, Brackley, Buckingham, Banbury and the surrounding villages.
The depth of experience of our team of Architects offers our clients the confidence that all projects will be well managed and a considered design proposal forthcoming. Our current clients range from home owners to commercial developers, schools, churches and Local Authorities.
At the heart of each of our schemes is the desire to deliver an original design whilst meeting the budget and time constraints often present in modern projects.
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Home Refurbishments In Oxford
About North Oxford Developments
North Oxford Developments is completely dedicated to client satisfaction. All of our team members are punctual and knowledgeable, giving us a well-deserved reputation for honesty and quality.
We've been carrying out home refurbishments in Oxford for over 20 years, and we've come a long way since our founding in 2021. The leading operating values behind our services, to work with integrity in order to provide high-quality services to our clients, remain unchanged.
The one stop-shop for building renovations
We are very proud of the fact that there is no aspect to building work that we can't take on. With a total of 30 tradespeople among our two teams, including NAPIT electricians and Gas Safe Registered heating engineers, we can undertake all kinds of building refurbishments in Oxford and the surrounding area.
This includes full extensions, interior renovations, exterior landscaping work, roofing, and conversions, for both commercial and domestic property.
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Founding Director of Dragonfly Framing Ltd. a bespoke picture framing service, serving Bicester and surrounding villages, Kidlington, Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury.
Graham also founded the Bicester Art Network, a local art group that aims to reduce lonliness, promote local art and artists and showcase local art within the community.
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Bicester, we’ve got you covered! 1000s of potential customers receive our magazine. Delivered to 14,000 homes and businesses across Bicester.
Whether you are trying to boost brand visibility or launching an exciting new product, advertising in the right places is key to reaching your audience.
Your Bicester aims to help you communicate with your potential customers without you having to go to them – Your Bicester will do that for you, right to their doorstep.
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Paul is an experienced financial services professional, providing bespoke financial solutions to individuals, business owners, corporate executives and contractors.
Paul offers a personalised service to my clients where he aims to:
- build long term relationships;
- to help build and preserve their wealth; and,
- to help protect them against risk.
As a Financial Adviser of MWealth, a Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management, he has access to over one hundred in-house experts covering all aspects of financial planning which include: personalised tax solutions, Inheritance Tax planning advice, income and retirement strategies, expert investment planning advice, employee benefit schemes, and both individual and corporate protection.
He has 35 years experience within the financial services industry. A Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB) and an MBA from The University of Hull.The risk of data theft is growing daily! Please ONLY send personal and sensitive information as a reply to an encrypted email I have sent you, or ask me to send one for your use.
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In 2019 I have returned to re-establish imagex, the photo retailer I founded in 2013 after the failure of Jessops - I departed this firm in March 2017. The new operation also includes SO Photo, the on-line used, rare & collectible photo equipment & accessories retail operation I have been running since 2017.
I also operate the MacTechnology IT Consultancy after 20+ years in the Apple reseller channel in company management, specialist consultancy and general support. I formed the Mac Technology Association to fulfill the need for Apple dealers, resellers & service providers to have a service through which they could actually communicate directly. -
Authors Bio
Steve Nicholls is an AI Implementation Consultant and Trainer passionate about turning innovation into action. His unique perspective draws on decades of experience across diverse sectors, including telecoms, tech, construction, and more. This background allows him to break down traditional silos and foster collaboration, breathing new life into businesses.
Steve's strategic mind is sharpened by his academic credentials, including an MBA in International Business Strategy and an MSc in Organizational Development and neuro-linguistic Technologies. But his proven track record of driving transformative change truly sets him apart.
Steve has consistently harnessed technology for positive impact, from adapting regulatory frameworks to boosting philanthropic efforts. Today, he empowers businesses to embrace AI's potential through practical guidance, helping them innovate, thrive, and shape the future of their industries.
If you are ready to unlock the full potential of AI in your organisation.
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