What themes would you like BEN to cover in future events?

Technology businesses suggested:

dealing with banks
most interested in healthcare
economic & legislative environment as it impacts business; investor networking - angels, VC, etc...
showcasing new developments, products , services.
the internet
taxation
sustainable energy decision making
new and emerging technologies
waste & environmental footprint reduction of print systems
energy, post oil and developing self sufficient local communities
continuous improvement; e-commerce
technology overviews; question time sessions; how to raise funding.
how to establish the existence and size of a market for technology-driven products.
how to create business opportunities by networking in the Bristol area
foreign marketing, exporting guidelines
creating climates of innovation, overcoming resistance to change
social networking analysis

Other organisations suggested:

commercial innovation in all its forms
skills
the use of design in helping BEN-type businesses to grow
cleantech economics/business models; board development
Non-Executive Directorship issues
marketing; innovation process
nanotechnology, semiconductor, mobile telephony, printed electronics
business related topics
consulting in the public sector
marketing, services needed by science/technology businesses; business initiatives/cooperatives/training, advice/resource network
tri-lateral working partnerships - industry/government/academia
topical business developments and emerging trends
growing technology businesses - a look at the different stages
the new employers of the future ie 10 yrs time
what service providers can do to help tech firms / start ups
investment readines
international markets
developing mutual business opportunities with members