It is now less than 8 weeks to the inaugural Smarter Business Tech LIVE event, which will be held in Manchester on 15 and 16 November.

Smarter Business Tech LIVE will be the largest business technology EXPO for the North and Midlands.  Ian Stone, who is organising the event said, "In today's technology-fueled, hyper-competitive business environment, SMART use of technology-based solutions across IT, Business Management, Sales & Marketing is now crucial to be competitive & achieve dynamic & sustainable growth.  We are therefore bringing together three powerful events to empower business teams to reach the next level in agility & performance.  Packed with unmissable 'intelligence', 'guidance' and 'latest tech demos' from 200+ expert contributors we promise this is not to be missed!"

CIM is headline partner of the Smarter Sales & Marketing Technology Show, providing FREE marketing advice for businesses from local Chartered Marketers, FREE careers advice for marketers using their diagnostic tool and FREE taster sessions of their qualifications in partnership with some of their Accredited Study Centres.

At 13:30 each day Michael O'Flynn, Sales & Marketing Director at Professional Academy, will deliver a taster session on the brand new CIM Level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme.  Deryn Gilbey, Marketing Manager at Monsanto UK Limited, who is currently on the programme, said "For me, the Marketing Leadership course provided by Professional Academy and the CIM is second to none. This is a practical, hands on course focusing on the application of marketing techniques rather than just the theory itself".  He continued, "The course has certainly made think more critically about the tools and strategies I use on a daily basis and how they can be applied in a more effective way. It has also challenged my perception of value that marketing can bring to an organisation and the critical role it can play in leading organisational change. The support from Professional Academy and the CIM and the quality of content provided by the guest lecturers and supporting tutors has been outstanding, allowing me to effectively balance my work commitments and studies.â€Â  For anyone considering the programme Deryn adds, "I highly recommend this course for any senior marketing manager looking to take the next step in their career development".

Diane Earles, Network Manager for CIM, said, "Michael will be available on the CIM stand after his session to discuss our qualifications in detail with attendees and answer any questions".  She continued, "We are looking forward to the event.  We have plenty to talk to people about, so we're sure to have a busy two days!"

For more information on Smarter Business Tech LIVE go to http://www.smarterbusinesstechlive.com/  #sbtl17    #marketingdna