Herefordshire Means Business Expo
Thursday 30th April 2026
10.00am - 14.00pm
The Shell Store, Hereford HR2 6SR
Attending this event will give you...
Up to date Business Knowledge and Advice
Attend specialist clinics led by top industry professionals to boost your business development and growth. Gain cutting-edge insights across key areas of business.
A choice of 4 interactive workshops.
New Connections
Grab this opportunity to network with like-minded businesses where you will increase your contacts and share valuable information.
Cost-effective benefits
This networking event is FREE to attend. If you are a local business, this is an event you cannot afford to miss out on!
Book a stand and benefit from...
Networking
The opportunity to get your brand out there and connect with hundreds of local businesses in Herefordshire under one roof.
Regular Exposure
Advertising in the Herefordshire Means Business Expo programme gives you increased exposure to local businesses.
Raise Awareness
An exhibition stand at the Expo enables you to let everyone know what you have to offer and how you can help them.
Our sponsorship packages give you...
Brand exposure
Increase your reputation as your company is directly associated with an event that is valued by the Herefordshire business community.
Building relationships
Partnering with us and sponsoring our events will help you build new business relationships within the Herefordshire community.
Unrivalled access
Increase your brand awareness and get your business out there! Build new customers and exchange valuable information.
Expo Workshops
Our FREE interactive workshops at the expo are designed to give you practical, real-world insights you can apply straight away. Led by industry experts, each session offers hands-on learning, fresh ideas, and the chance to ask questions in a supportive, collaborative setting10.15am - 11.00am
Rich Beale
Bookkeeping4U / HMBiz
MTD with Xero: Stress-Free Compliance Made Simple
Join our Mastering Making Tax Digital workshop to get ready for the 2026 rollout.
Learn the key deadlines and compliance requirements for MTD for Income Tax.
Discover how Xero can simplify your record-keeping and submissions to HMRC.
11.15am - 12.00pm
Kim Green
NMITE
Practical AI Basics for Business
This interactive, practical workshop will cover what AI actually is (and what it isn't!), the "Brilliant intern" AI theory, RICE framework for prompt engineering and using AI across the working week.
Delivered by Kim from the Centre for Innovation and Future Skills at NMITE, you will leave this session with an action plan to develop your use of AI in your everyday.
12.15pm - 1.00pm
Sharon Baker FCCA
Kinder Accountants
The 7 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
In this workshop Sharon will take you through the 7 main reasons that small businesses fail, with guidance throughout, on how you can avoid these costly mistakes, and build a long lasting, and profitable business.
1.15pm - 2.00pm
Colita Dainton
Litabix Coaching/ HMBiz
Stop Doing This on Social Media (If You Want More Business)
The Social Media Don’ts No One Tells You About!
In this fast-paced, no-nonsense (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) session, Colita Dainton will share the biggest social media “don’ts” that business owners are guilty of and what to do instead.
Expect real talk, a few laughs, and practical tips you can use straight away.
Expo 1-1 Clinics 12pm - 2pm
Our FREE interactive expert clinics at the expo are built to help you gain practical insights you can use straight away. Hosted by experienced professionals, each clinic offers focused guidance, fresh thinking, and plenty of opportunity to ask questions in an open, supportive setting.
Rachel Jones
Herefordshire Growth Hub
Find out about business support in Herefordshire
I don't know where to start with the next steps for my business?
Speak with us!
The Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.
Michelle Ward
Indelible IP
Trade Marks & Copyright
An opportunity to ask about trade marks and copyright for your business including:
1. What should I protect?
2. Do I own my website content and images?
3. What are the benefits of a trade mark?
4. What can I do about someone copying me?
Claire Wozencroft
Out of the Cage
Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (And What To Fix First)
Not getting the results you expected from your marketing?
In this informal 1:1 clinic, Claire Wozencroft will help you explore what might be getting in the way – whether that’s strategy, messaging, visibility or simply knowing where to focus.
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Madelene Schofield-Whittingham
Excello Law
Commercial and Development Property Advice
If you have questions about, or are thinking of taking on, commercial or development property, come and talk to us.
The Expo offers an opportunity to talk with other businesses and collaborate services. Listen to various speakers who have an insight of useful information that is relevant for businesses. Well structured event thanks to Herefordshire Means Business Team! Thank you!
If you want to attend a local well organised event then make sure you attend the Herefordshire means Business Expo. Great communication, excellent day and well supported by Herefordshire companies. I would highly recommend.
A fantastically run event. I came away with some new connections and some good quality follow up appointments. I was so impressed by the Herefordshire Means Business community that I have now joined the membership. Thank you Herefordshire Means Business.
Gold Exhibitors
Silver Exhibitors
HMS Automated Gates
Clever Commercial Finance
Wyvern Business Systems
Steve Liddle Financial Planning
NMITE
The Ely Memorial Fund
Aware Ecology
ISO Quality Services Limited
Environmental Management Solutions
Mobile Care & Domestic Services
Federation of Small Businesses
H & W Chamber of Commerce
Herefordshire County BID
The Christmas Decorators
Design in the Shires
Marches Careers Hub
Bronze Exhibitors
CXCS
Wolfhaven Mortgage Solutions Ltd
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Cedar Wood Tree Consultants
Orphans Press Ltd
Lanyon Bowdler
Viscon
Perfection Homes
Herefordshire Fostering Services
Wolfhaven Mortgage Solutions
Arbour Architects
Good Intents
West Mercia Air Conditioning Ltd
Catering with Caire
Munitions Coffee Lounge
Charity Exhibitors
The Little Princess Trust
HWGTA
Herefordshire Community Foundation
Friends of Castle Green CIC
The Kindle Centre
Hereford Centre for Natural Health
Hereford Oxygen and Wellness
Herefordshire Headway
Wellbeing Exhibitors
Inner Belief
Edan Sound
Inner Joy
Sunflower Girl
Acqua Dolce Therapies
Belong
Awaken your Sole
Mind M8
Lite Exhibitors
Natwest
Happy Paws Outdoors
Mens Mental Health
Kamelia Photography Ltd
PKF Smith Cooper
Loo of the Year Awards
Out of the Cage
Book your Stand
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Bronze Expo
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Charity Expo
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| Feature / Benefits | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | CHARITY | MICRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Location | Choose Stand Position | Prominent | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Stand Size | 6ft Table | 6ft Table | 4ft Table | 2ft Table | 2ft Table |
| Pop up Banners 800mm x 2000mm (Provided by you) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sock Banners | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Programme Listing (Name) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Programme Advert | ✔ | Additional Fee (£100 +VAT) | Additional Fee (£150 + VAT) | Additional Fee (£150 + VAT) | Additional Fee (£150 + VAT) |
| Logo on Screens at the Expo | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Website Listing | Logo and Hyperlink | Name and Hyperlink | Name Only | Name Only | Name Only |
| Social Media Mentions | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Networking Breakfast Tickets | 2 | 1 | Additional Fee | Additional Fee | Additional Fee |
| Networking Lunch Tickets | 2 | 1 | Additional Fee | Additional Fee | Additional Fee |
| Expert Clinic Slot | Priority | Subject to Availability | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | ✔ | Additional Fee (£10 + VAT) | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insert or freebie in the goody bag | ✔ | Additional Fee (£25 + VAT) | Additional Fee (£50 + VAT) | Additional Fee (£50 + VAT) | Additional Fee (£50 + VAT) |
| Discount off advert in the programme | Advert Included | 20% | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Priority Stand Space | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Discount to Members | ✔ 20% | ✔ 10% | ✔ 5% | ✔ 5% | ✔ 5% |
| Priority Tickets to Speed Networking | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Perception | Premium + Established | Established | Entry Level | Social Impact | Start ups |
| Typical Outcome | High leads, Status and ROI | Leads and ROI | Awareness | Awareness | Conversations |
| Cost of Stand | £399 + VAT | £249 + VAT | £149 + VAT | £129 + VAT | £129 + VAT |