Failing Forward: Honest Business Lessons from South Yorkshire Founders
Thursday 23 October 2025
11:30am – 2:00pm (includes lunch)
Kenwood Hall Hotel, Kenwood Road, Sheffield S7 1NQ 

Because behind every glossy success story is a mess no one talks about.

With Failing Forward, unLTD Business magazine is lifting the lid on what really happens when things don’t go to plan, and how those moments can shape something better. Join four South Yorkshire founders as they get honest about mistakes, missteps and the lessons they’ve had to learn the hard way.
From dodgy hires and near-closures to rebrands and personal burnouts, this is a rare chance to hear what business books leave out - and why failure isn’t a dead end, but often the beginning of the best ideas.

Featuring:

Oz Hetherington – 1101: Your Digital Transformation Partners - Oz shares his journey of money wasted trying to develop a sales pipeline in the wrong direction, halting his growth for over a year.
Heath Gunn – Move That Mountain - Setting up his first business selling cars in his early 20s, Heath thought he was unbreakable – but with debt of £25k when it folded and just 32p in his pocket, even that wasn’t going to stop him trying again.
Emma Conroy – Inclusive Consulting - Emma tells us why making tough decisions around staff that didn’t fit her mindset and following her gut were key to overcoming setbacks.
Dave Kneeshaw - Better Minds - Dave will look to unpack the psychology that drives us to push forward once we’ve undergone a setback.
Includes a networking lunch in the beautiful setting of Kenwood Hall Hotel.
Whether you're just starting out or in the thick of it, come away with renewed perspective, practical wisdom… and a reminder that you’re not alone.

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