The Bank of Dave is a highlight of the GCA Conference
Dave Fishwick, best known from Channel 4's 'Bank of Dave', was the final speaker of the GCA conference in Blackpool but was well worth waiting for, as he told delegates how he took on the "bullies" of the banking system by launching a bank for his home town of Burnley.
Dave came from humble beginnings, starting work on a building site, but his passion lay with cars and he persuaded a dealer to let him clean up and sell an old banger. He made a £27 profit, which was enough to start trading in his own right. Since then he's become the UK's largest independent supplier and fitter of minibuses.
He spoke passionately about entrepreneurial spirit and what made him take on a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
With lessons for businesses big and small, he shared his four rules of business, and why you should "never take no for an answer."
Other inspirational speakers during the second day of conference were brand consultant Alex Hunter (pictured left) and multi-channel expert David Oliver.
David Denny, Market Information Manager at the HTA, shared his knoweldge of UK demographics and trend online, while Mark Berrisford-Smith, Head of Economics at HSBC, spoke about Britain's economic challenge of sustaining the recovery.
Other inspirational speakers during the second day of conference were brand consultant Alex Hunter (pictured left) and multi-channel expert David Oliver. 
