Introducing a brand-new, business-focused event from Heels & Deals aimed at all entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and SME business owners in the UAE

April 15, 2013. Dubai, UAE - Heels & Deals is delighted to announce The Business Factory, the UAE's very first business Expo aimed at entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and business owners. Free of charge for visitors, the event has been created to provide support to all SME businesses and new ventures in the Emirates. The inaugural event will be held from 11am to 9pm on Tuesday April 30, 2013, in the spectacular surrounds of the IMAX Theatre at Meydan.

This exciting event will be supported by more than sixty professional businesses from a range of industries in the UAE, who will provide help, guidance and support in the key areas of business start-up, development and growth. The packed schedule includes topical and inspirational workshops with key businesses, networking, and one-to-one mentoring sessions with seasoned professionals for pre-registered attendees.

Stevi Lowmass, MD of Heels & Deals Dubai and founder of the UAE Business Factory, explains: 'We've never have anything like this before, and I'm proud to bring the event to the UAE. As Managing Director of Heels & Deals Dubai, two of the questions that I'm frequently asked are 'Where do I go to do this?' or 'Who can I use to do that?'. The Business Factory was conceived to solve that problem, to become a one-stop-shop where entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and small business owners can come to speak to a selection of companies who have been recommended as the best in their field.' 

The diverse range of exhibitors at The Business Factory will cover the full business life cycle, from banking, money, and advice on free zones and visas, to virtual assistants, office space, branding, social media, web, coaching, investment and health. The first-of-its-kind event will include everything an entrepreneur or new business owner might need to know, and the first 1,000 visitors will receive a specially-created 'tool kit', which acts as an essential directory for the services that they will need as their business develops.

Gold sponsors at the inaugural event include Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Corporate Business Service (CBS), and THE PR CLINIC.  

Krysta Fox, Director of the JLT Free Zone, DMCC, says: "There are over 6,300 companies operating at the JLT Free Zone today with 200 registering with us each month. A significant number of our members are from the SME/start-up sector, and as a Government of Dubai Authority, we are constantly looking at new products, services and initiatives to assist them with establishing and growing their business. We are pleased to support the Business Factory and look forward to sharing our expertise to help SMEs develop in this region and beyond."

Mr Ayman Al Awadhi, CBS Co-Founder and Managing Director says: 'CBS, a leading Emirati firm in business setup and company formation solutions, is proud to be participating as gold sponsor in The Business Factory event, where business owners and start ups come together to find out what's out there in terms of solutions that will help their business operations to grow and sustain.' 

'Anyone considering starting a new business should see this event as a must-attend date on their calendar,' adds Zoe Cooper-Clark, managing director of THE PR CLINIC. 'The first of its kind, it's a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and new start ups to make essential connections with the people who can help them grow their business.'

Attendance is free, but pre-registration is advised. Visitors can register via www.thebusinessfactory.ae. For more information about The Business Factory, visit the website, like us on Facebook at TheBusinessFactoryUAE, followwww.twitter.com/tbfuae. You can also use the hashtag #TheBusinessFactory.

For all media inquries about The Business Factory, including interviews, imagery and further information, please contact Claire at THE PR CLINIC: claire@theprclinic, 050 289 2314.

About Heels & Deals:
Heels & Deals has a vision to be the global community for female entrepreneurs. Their vision will empower the number of, and success of, female owned businesses, develop more female financial empowerment, generate employment opportunities and create more stable and sustainable economies.

Launched in 2009 in the depth of the economic depression in Dubai, U.A.E, this growing community has local and global reach, online and offline. Local networking events are hosted monthly in Dubai and Hong Kong with launches in other major global cities to be announced soon! For further information please visit www.heelsanddeals.org

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