Bristol Business Expo 2026

Neil Bentley started in broadcast radio at 16, spending over 20 years on the air. He reached the very pinnacle hosting the afternoon show on Capital FM and Drivetime on Heart 106.2 - 2 of London’s biggest shows. Neil is also a podcast pioneer, creating his first audio podcast back in 2004. It’s this passion for digital and creativity that fuelled Neil to launch Webvid Creative in 2012, built around video, graphics and animation. Since its inception he has led his team to produce campaigns for a host of global clients including Amex GBT, Post Office and Claire’s. Podboom is his latest service providing a flexible, affordable podcast solution for all businesses.

Hi, I’m Nell. I’m a results focused, no-nonsense, straight talking business coach and professional speaker. And I’ve been helping business owners like you create businesses that can work without them, since 2009. As a result, those business owners can live the life they truly want, and create a saleable asset in the process. Because the more time you are needed in the business, the less the business is worth! My sessions are always high energy, full of passion, with lots of practical tips and at full speed!

A social nerd with a big heart who wants to help you find your digital why through story and social! Nick has grown his LinkedIn presence to 30k followers over 3 years and now has a strong partnership with LinkedIn. He wants to help you discover your digital WHY to help you move your company from a traditional analogue mindset (cold calling, F2F networking, advertising and emailing) to a truly digital one! Creating more growth opportunities for you and your business and empowering your teams through social.

Nick is a brand design specialist who combines cultural insight with design expertise to create meaningful experiences. His portfolio showcases collaborations with global brands like Bentley Motors, MTV, Vodafone, and Skype. Beyond brand design, Nick specialises in teaching individuals and teams how to embrace curiosity and cultivate serendipity as a skill. Through his signature Serendipity Workshop, he empowers professionals to unlock new ideas and drive successful collaborations, shaping how people approach creativity and problem-solving.

Join Lisa Chaffey at Green Park Conference Centre on Apr 23, 2026 for the Reading Expo April 2026. Lisa Chaffey will be hosting a free 20-minute seminar on How 5‑Star Service Builds Predictable Business Growth.

Award winning professional and qualified Mentor, Beverley Poole has spent many years working in business leadership, training and education, enabling business to develop strategic plans for growth and development. Beverley has built and sold three businesses in training, recruitment and hospitality.

Beth Stallwood is a coach, facilitator, speaker, consultant and author, and the founder of Create WorkJoy. She’s spent 20 years developing her signature practical, passionate approach, and excels at getting to the heart of what’s actually going on – whether that’s for an individual client stuck in WorkGloom or an organisation with a people challenge to solve.