Commercial Academy Day
Date:
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Time:
09:30-15:30
Cost:
Chamber Member:
£35.00 + VAT
Non-Chamber Member:
£55.00 + VAT
Status:
Places Available
Sponsored By
Location
Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa The Park Market Bosworth Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0LP
Parking
Complimentary car parking is available at the venue, please input your vehicle registration upon arrival at reception.
Event Detail
Join us for our upcoming Commercial Academy Day!
This event is designed to propel your business forward, offering four expert-led masterclasses, that will take you through essential techniques and top tips for boosting your brand, marketing, sales and social media.
Don’t miss this packed agenda – it’s your opportunity to transform your approach, learn from the best, and make invaluable connections.
Agenda
9:30am - Arrival & registration
10:00am - Darren Downes, Business Doctors
11:00am - Refreshment break
11:15am - Mario Barba, Barba Creative
12:15pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Session 3
2:00pm - Refreshment break
2:15pm - Session 4
3:30pm - Event close & depart
Cancellation Policy
If you book a place and are unable to attend, please cancel your place in writing by emailing [email protected]. Cancellations made after Tuesday 30th September will be charged in full.
Presenters
- Darren Downes
- Business Doctors
With over 35 years’ experience in commercial roles across diverse industries, Darren is a seasoned business consultant and fractional executive specialising in helping start ups and SME owners scale sustainably, enhancing long-term value, and also preparing for successful exits. Partnering closely with business owners, Darren provides structured yet personalised guidance and support, supporting what businesses need, such as improving operational productivity, boosting profitability, growing sales, improving marketing, structuring for sustainability or preparing for sale. Over the years, he has worked with numerous companies, refining strategy, improving operations, implementing growth-focused KPIs, and strengthening financial performance as well as working closely and coaching small businesses. Darren makes business owner’s vision his mission.
- Mario Barba
- Barba Creative
Mario Barba is a trained actor and branding strategist who brings the art of storytelling to the world of business. He has spoken at events including FSB Bootcamp 2025, Coventry Champions and other Warwickshire forums, helping entrepreneurs understand how psychology and visual communication shape first impressions. Through his engaging style, Mario shows business owners how to stand out as leaders, build trust with their audience, and create the clarity that attracts the right clients.
