Free consultations in the KnowledgeXchange at Bodyshop Magazine LIVE next Thursday (15 October) are filling up fast with only a handful of 30-minute appointments still available.
To book a session with any of our seven experts – who will cover energy savings and carbon, mergers & acquisitions, apprenticeships, estimating, HR and employment law, business coaching, debt recovery and more – simply fill in the KnowledgeXchange web form and we’ll be in touch to confirm your booking time.
KnowledgeXchange expert advice
The KnowledgeXchange is a free by-appointment-only business advice surgery for the UK accident repair industry, and will run from 10:30-14:30 in the Bodyshop Hub during Bodyshop Magazine LIVE 2026 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield.
The specialists who will be standing by to help solve your most pressing issues are:
- Steve Silverwood from ECA Business Energy (energy savings and carbon compliance)
- Eleanor Baker Barnes from Apprenticeship Central (apprentice recruitment and retention)
- Paul Edwards & Rob Goddard from S-Cubed Advisory (scaling up or selling up your business)
- Andy Pennell from Estimate Coaching (taking the guesswork out of estimating)
- Robert Snook from Business Success Global (industry-leading business coaching and training)
- Nicola Sutherland from NS People Partners (human resources and employment law compliance)
- Martyn Rowley & Rachel Meenaghan from the NBRA (debt recovery, legal and other services)
If you have a specific issue about which you want some honest and confidential advice, then register using the KnowledgeXchange form or email Claire Hawkins ([email protected]), and we’ll arrange a suitable time for you to meet your chosen expert or experts.
Free specialist service
Individual sessions last for up to 30 minutes, and should you need more time you can arrange a follow-up call or in-person meeting with the individual experts.
Remember, this is a completely free service designed to help bodyshop owners, managers and other team members to navigate the challenges our industry is facing today.
One-to-one access to this level of expertise all in one place is unheard of in our industry. Make it count for your business by signing up today.





