BUSINESS guru Robert Craven is coming to the county to brighten firms' marketing efforts.

He is working with Barclays to offer small business owners and managers a chance to hone their marketing skills at a free half day seminar.

A workshop entitled Let's Talk Bright Marketing will be held on November 8 at the Ashford International Hotel.

The workshop will look at how business people can improve their bottom line performance and introduce them to various profit-making strategies.

Wayne Robinson, area manager local business at Barclays, said: "We believe that it's vital that businesses are given this kind of advice and a forum to encourage them to get together.

"This free workshop will give business owners the opportunity to learn the essential skills to grow their business and ensure their venture continues to be successful and profitable."

Mr Craven said: "This Let's Talk Bright Marketing workshop is a brilliant opportunity to step back, think about what you are trying to do and start to make decisions that will fundamentally improve the profitability of your business."

Bookings can be make by calling 0800 515 462 or visiting http://www.barclays.co.uk/seminars/moreprofit