Rutland Business Network

Join local professionals and business owners for an evening of networking, collaboration, and insightful conversations at the upcoming Rutland Business Network event. This is a great opportunity to expand your connections in a relaxed setting.

Navigating Challenges In Business – Ask The Experts

What challenges do you face in your business?

Have your chance to ask our panel of experts and get their advice on overcoming business obstacles at the next Rutland Business Network Meeting.

Meet the Panel

Sam Hearth

From retail to financial services, to early years education—and now back to financial services—my career has been a dynamic journey of evolution and reinvention. I began in retail selling shoes, where I developed a passion for customer engagement and sales. My early years in financial services provided a strong foundation, which I built upon for a decade before welcoming my children and transitioning into a 20-year career in early years education. In that field, I not only nurtured young minds but also built a successful business, learning invaluable lessons from both its triumphs and its challenges. The experience of losing that business has only deepened my resilience and sharpened my strategic vision. Today, I re-enter financial services with a unique blend of insights and determination, ready to make a difference to people once again.

Emma Kirkley

With over 25 years of hospitality experience I have learnt to advocate for myself and others when it comes to health and wellbeing within the workplace. I now help raise MH awareness both in work and out, especially that relating to maternal and paternal health. I also love to learn new things and I am currently venturing into the world of podcasts!

Paul Green

Coming from an entrepreneurial background of several startup and award winning businesses Paul is passionate about business development through strategy, core values, culture and connecting people.

Paul created a TripAdvisor #1 ranked cycle cafe well as senior roles in membership organisations.

Paul has now launched Business Unfinished consultancy business, and is a regular speaker at business events.

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