Events

Upcoming Events


30 May 2013 at 10:00
Training		Open Doors - Close Deals - Make Money!
Are you spending a lot of time trying to sell but not getting the orders? Find out how a simple structured approach can save you time and money as well as increase the number of valuable sales back into your business. A simple and effective way to introduce your products and service. How to make your business calls work to your advantage. How to find new business and more importantly how to turn those opportunities into cash.
30 May 2013 at 13:30
Training		Your Business and the Law
This free workshop is geared specifically towards assisting start-ups, small businesses, owner-managed businesses and medium-sized enterprises understand the basic principles of the legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks that impact upon businesses.
06 Jun 2013 at 10:00
Training		Advertising: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Never again waste your money on marketing materials that do not have great impact. To boost your business profitability this workshop will cover all media

12 Jun 2013 at 17:30
Training		Survive and Thrive
The purpose of this event is to provide support and give guidance to businesses and help them succeed in today's competitive, challenging, economic conditions. Nick Simmonds will present practical advice on Business Strategy, Business Survival and Growth, Finance.
19 Jun 2013 at 18:30
Networking		Finance for SMEs
Come along and hear presentations from key speakers and learn more about the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) Business Advice Service (BAS) in order to get a free consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Find out what business support is available in your borough.
25 Jun 2013 at 17:30
Training		Grow your business
If you are an ambitious small to medium size company from any sector, then this FREE event is a great opportunity to hear some great news for your business. Find out about the benefits and support packages available from the new Growth Accelerator Service to assist growing businesses, as well as other support initiatives.
27 Jun 2013 at 10:00
Training		Barclays Get Ready for Business
This course is designed for those who are already committed to starting their business. It provides an interactive experience, looking at the elements and processes of planning that start. Enabling you to establish a clear view idea of what general and specific questions need answering. Begin the process of testing the viability of your business idea and start structuring the information and resources needed for a successful launch.
04 Jul 2013 at 10:00
Training		How to create a better funding application
This practical workshop will help you improve your understanding and approach to the fundraising process. Using exercises, case studies and discussions participants will create worksheets that they will be able to apply to their own funding applications.
The workshop will assist you in clarifying your vision, your value proposition and demonstrate how to set up ways to measure the changes or outcomes you hope to generate. We will look at what else funders are looking for from organisations and we will also look at other sources of financial support that all organisations should be considering.
11 Jul 2013 at 10:00
Training		Effective Business Planning
This workshop is vital for anyone starting or running a business who wants to improve their chances of raising finance. Attendees will identify how to control the ways in which their business develops and grows, along with the knowledge required to market products and services. You will produce an effective business plan easily and quickly, in a form that can be applied to any business and develop a professional plan that will maximise your potential, minimise the risks and safeguard your future.