Effective business presentations – how to find a great professional speaker

Posted on 8th April, 2011 by admin in General

Top tips on finding the right professional speaker for your conference or event. What to consider and where to look.

Carl Hopkins addresses Loughborough University students in motivational speech

Posted on 24th February, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl Hopkins was invited to deliver a motivational speech to the students of Loughborough University as part of the University’s Student Enterprise Forum, sharing with them the highs and lows of his career.

Carl to inspire youngsters for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Posted on 15th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, Speaking Events

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Live, Carl will be taking to the podium in an event that celebrates young people in entrepreneurship and enterprise across the North of England.

Carl delivers marketing workshop for LEAD at Runshaw Business Centre

Posted on 27th October, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Marketing, Speaking Events

Carl was invited to deliver a two hour workshop to LEAD, an innovative leadership programme, supported by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, focusing on various marketing issues including the retention and reactivation of customers.

Guest Speaker for Wakefield Council’s first Friday event

Posted on 14th October, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl was invited to be the guest speaker at first Friday, the Wakefield District’s key monthly business networking event.

He provided delegates with an insight into the reasons for setting up his latest venture Joblink Solutions – a Community Interest Company that supports organisations who train people through education and inspiration.

Students achievements honoured as Carl attends award ceremony

Posted on 23rd September, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, Speaking Events

Carl was invited to help pupils at Brighouse High School celebrate outstanding achievements at the annual Junior Awards Ceremony.

The school is a Business and Enterprise Specialist and as guest speaker for the evening, Carl delivered a short speech highlighting the need  to support young people in enterprise. He also drew upon his own experiences and [...]

Carl supports Calderdale’s young entrepreneurs at showcase evening

Posted on 7th July, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, Speaking Events

Carl Hopkins joined local business owners and support services to attend a showcase event at Heath Training and Development Centre in Free School Lane, Halifax. He delivered a motivational speech to the region’s young entrepreneurs, sharing his own entrepreneurial journey.

Creative Bloom event

Posted on 1st July, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl was invited to deliver the keynote speech for Creative Bloom, a business group based in Middlesbrough. The group consists of all creative businesses in the area from web designers to photographers and is fully funded by Middlesbrough Council.

Lancaster University Young Entrepreneurs’ Society (LUYES)

Posted on 6th October, 2009 by Carl Hopkins in Speaking Events

Lancaster University Young Entrepreneurs’ Society (LUYES) is a friendly and active society that aims to encourage enterprise amongst students and provide a forum for students to exchange ideas and learn new skills. It is one of the largest, fastest growing and most popular societies at Lancaster University, with around 400 students signing up to be a member each year.