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For Bath & NE Somerset
The Art of Networking organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Wednesday 5th November
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Carpenter House, Broad Quay, Bath BA1 1UD
The Art of Networking – How to build effective relationships
Are you new to networking or want to brush up on your skills? Find out how to make networking work for you and your business. Learn how to do it effectively and how to choose which groups are likely to be of benefit to your business.
This session will be run by Susann Linn-Williams who used to be known as the “networking queen of Orange County” in California. Susann has extensive experience of attending networking events, writing about networking and running courses to help people network effectively. In one month she once attended 60 events! She now runs a holistic healing business, incorporating massage and cranial sacral therapy along with a healing B&B.
Outsourcing as a Strategy to Grow your Business organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Wednesday 3rd December
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Carpenter House, Broad Quay, Bath BA1 1UD
Outsourcing as a strategy to grow your business
Businesses of all sizes can and do benefit from using outsourcing. Whether it’s your PA or using a telephone answering service, hiring specialists to deliver services that are not your strength areas can be really beneficial to a small business.
Deborah Meredith, founder of City PA has first hand experience of outsourcing from both a supplier and client perspective. She set up her company that provides secretarial and business support services whilst on maternity leave, after having spent 20 years as a Board Level PA primarily for Blue-chip companies. The company has grown extensively using outsourcing as one of the strategies. Deborah will talk about her experiences of growing her business and how outsourcing has helped her to achieve this. For more info www.city-pa.com
Women into Enterprise - Course organised by University of Bath
September 2008 - July 2009
Various.
Carpenter House, Bath
Learn skills and build confidence to help you develop your dream of working for yourself. Learn in a women only relaxed and friendly environment. Courses held in Carpenter House, a central Bath location easily accessible by bus and train.
More details available from www.bath.ac.uk/bdp/women.shtml
For Bedfordshire
Power in Presentation Workshop: Colour, Style, Image - Confidence! organised by Centre for Women's Enterprise - University of Bedfordshire
Tuesday 9th September 2008
9.30am – 4.00pm
Nr. J13 of the M1, Brogborough, Bedfordshire. MK43 0YD
"93% of a first impression is based on how we look and sound and only 7% on what we say."
The way in which you present yourself has a direct influence on how others will perceive your business and your competency as an individual. This one day dynamic, interactive and highly focussed workshop will allow you to create maximum personal impact for both yourself and your business through five varied sessions.
The sessions will be hosted by presenters with a wealth of combined experience in image consulting and motivational training and include; Colour, figure shapes and styles, Project yourself effectively and with confidence and Accessories and wardrobe.
HOW WILL THIS WORKSHOP BENEFIT ME?
*Renewed inner and outer confidence and energy
*Access to professional consultants
*Ample networking time with like minded women in a relaxed, informal atmosphere
*Gain the skills and confidence to give you the winning edge and make the best first impression for your business.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For Cheshire
Health and Wellbeing Surgery organised by Business Venture
2nd September 2008
Between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
International Business Centre, Warrington
A healthy pressure for one person can be debilitating stress or 'burn-out' for another, and there is a fine line between support and self-motiviation - OUR WELLNESS SURGERY CAN HELP YOU.
The surgery approach is to look at the specific factors which affect the individual happiness and fulfillment of your health and wellbeing. Working through an individual questionnaire that will reveal susceptibilities that affect your problems and health issues and ultimately the way you work.
For further information on this heavily subsidized and strictly confidential consultation, contact Sharon Cope: 01925 715 175.
Improve your Business Potential with Wealth, Health and Wellness organised by Business Venture
24 September 08 & 29 October 08
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ayurveda Clinic and Academy, Warrington
This event is primarily aimed at BUSINESS WOMEN balancing the everyday stresses of work and home. Ayurveda (The Science of Life) provides a unique way for women to connect with their bodies and is ideal for healing and empowering body spirit, body and mind.
This workshop will encourage you to connect with your feminine power and create joy and experiences in both your BUSINESS AND HOME LIFE through an evening of exploration and knowledge that will include, understanding your body type, nutrition, cleansing and rejuvenation practices.
For more information on this introduction to the feminine self where you will gain knowledge about your individual body constitution (Dosha) and how to prepare simple and appropriate healing regimes that will help you to tackle day to day problems, contact Sharon Cope on 01925 715175.
Goddess Food Cook and Eat Experience organised by Business Venture
18th September and 20th November 2008
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ayurveda Clinic and Academy, Warrington
Mixing Business with Pleasure.... this workshop is primarily aimed at BUSINESS WOMEN who are looking for inspiration, release and focus. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and eating then you will love our Goddess cook and eat experiences.
The Goddess Food workshops have been developed because clients not only love to eat the Ayurvedic food, but use the joy and wellness brought about from eating and learning about Ayurvedic to improve themselves, their confidence and their business and career objectives.
To enjoy a new and unique social event, learn, watch, have a go and taste divinely delicious and nutritious Ayurvedic fare, contact Sharon Cope for further information on 01925 715175.
For Greater Manchester
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Thursday 4th September
9.30am - 12.30pm
Partington Community Centre - Partington
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Thursday 9th September
9.30am - 12.30pm
Old Trafford Community Centre - Old Trafford
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Wednesday 17th September
9.30am - 12.30pm
Hayeswater Methodist Church - Urmston
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Wednesday 24th September
9.30am - 12.30pm
Flixton House - Flixton
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Tuesday 30th September
9.30am - 12.30pm
St. Mathews Church Hall - Stretford
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Tuesday 7th October
9.30am - 12.30pm
Larkhill Community Centre - Timperley
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Wednesday 15th October
9.30am - 12.30pm
Altrincham Town Hall - Altrincham
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Thursday 23rd October
9.30am - 12.30pm
Waterside Arts Centre - Sale
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
Calling all women with ambition! organised by Business Support Solutions
Thursday 23rd October
9.30am - 12.30pm
Waterside Arts Centre - Sale
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to start your own business and have the flexibility of working for yourself?
Business Support Solutions is running a series of free local events in Trafford throughout September and October for women who are looking to set up in business.
Come along to our friendly and relaxed Business Workshops and meet the Enterprise Team who can help you to make your dreams a reality.
Guest speakers include:
• The NatWest Bank will talk to you about your business bank needs
• Clarins will be providing professional make up advice
• Local Business Women
• Business advisors, who will also be available for you to talk to
Drinks and light refreshments will be served courtesy of Starbucks and all attendees will have the opportunity to enter our Champagne prize draw.
Creche facilities will also be available
For Hertfordshire
'Making an Impact with your Voice' Speaker Meet and Mix event with relaxed networking opportunities organised by Centre for Women's Enterprise - University of Bedfordshire
Wednesday 17th September 2008
6.00pm to 8.30pm
Welwyn Garden City
How we use our voice can make a huge difference to how others perceive us and how we get our message across.
Our speaker for the evening, a voice coach with extensive experience of working with groups and individuals to get the best out of their voices, will be giving an introduction on how to make an impact with your voice.
This interactive session will allow you to gain an insight into how the pitch and tone of our voices, in conjunction with our body language, affects how we convey our message to others.
The event is a great opportunity to meet liked minded women in a relaxed and friendly environment, share ideas, find inspiration, make contacts and come away energised and ready for the challenges ahead! Women who are employed and self employed, including those starting a new business take part, so there is ample opportunity to meet with women from varied backgrounds and sectors.
You don’t need to be a Centre for Women’s Enterprise member to attend – all are welcome. A light buffet and refreshments will be provided, in addition to our speaker, in order to feed both the body and the mind!
Join us and experience our unique brand of relaxed, informal and friendly networking, we look forward to seeing you there!
For Kent
Business Lunch-time networking organised by The Women's Company
monthly
12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
London, south-east, UK
The Women’s Company is ...
a dynamic membership organisation providing opportunities to UK business women to meet, network and develop business skills with other business women in the UK through local groups. This is achieved by providing quality lunches and events, workshops and seminars which facilitate learning and growth within an organisation.
For London
Raising Revenue organised by Prevista
26 September 2008
11am - 2:00pm
222 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1XR
Build Your Business' Profit
These are hard times for small businesses, but clear thinking entrepreneurs will continue to grow and prosper. Join us at Raising Revenues to find out how you can increase your company's profitability.
Raising Revenue organised by Prevista
26 September 2008
11am - 2:00pm
222 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1XR
Build Your Business' Profit
These are hard times for small businesses, but clear thinking entrepreneurs will continue to grow and prosper.
Join us at Raising Revenues to find out how you can increase your company's profitability.
For Newbury
Mission Growth Newbury organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Tues 16th Sept, 14th Oct, 11th Nov and 9th Dec
9.30am to 12.30pm
Kleinwort Benson, 3 Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BT
Mission Growth™ is a facilitator-led group containing up to 15 women from non-competing businesses who meet for ½ day every month to address their business issues.
It's like having your own virtual board of Non-Executive Directors on tap to offer support, ideas and hold you accountable for the actions you choose to take.
Each group is structured to give members opportunities to focus on issues that affect the performance of their business. They gain new insights and learning from the experiences of other group members that will help address existing business issues and those that may arise in the future.
High quality facilitation - All of our facilitators are carefully selected and trained in our Mission Growth™ process. They know members are focused on getting value from their investment of time and money, and use this as their guiding principle when supporting members at the meetings.
Each group has confidentiality high on the agenda which helps to build trust. As a result, members feel comfortable to share their issues with others from non-competing businesses.
For Oxfordshire
Mission Growth Oxfordshire launch featuring Leila Wilcox organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Wednesday 24th September
6.30pm to 9.30pm
Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon
Who is this for?
• Women that are decision makers or majority owner of the business
• Businesses that have been trading at least a year and have annual turnover between £75,000 and £500,000
• Women who want to grow their businesses
To Book: via the Mission Possible website or send a cheque for £35.25 payable to Mission Possible Ltd to Mission Possible, PO Box 1349, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7ZJ stating your contact details and event date
Leila Wilcox founded award-winning children’s toiletries range Halos n Horns in August 2005 and annual turnover was £9.7m for the first year. Developing the concept with Ivan Massow (her mentor from the Channel 4 programme Make Me a Million, which she won in November 2005), the company’s shampoos and body washes are now stocked in Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda. Thanks to a partnership with distribution specialists Ceuta Healthcare, which handles the day-to-day running of the business, the brand is expanding abroad in Ireland, Malta, New Zealand and Australia. Leila recently sold Halos n Horns and has branched out in a totally new market – Medical Tourism.
This was prompted by a personal need, seeing the poor state of UK hospitals, waiting times and MRSA and being amazed by foreign hospitals she decided to have treatment abroad….only there was no travel policy available. Her new business, Angelis Insurance launches in Aug/Sept and is the first Insurance for this market. Leila also works with Medicetics Skin Clinic and have helped the create the brand design and launch. Leila will talk about her business journey from start up to rapid growth internationally and then sale of the business and into another venture.
Mission Growth Oxfordshire Launch
This event will also be the launch of Mission Growth in Oxfordshire. Mission Growth helps women owners of growing businesses to learn, share and support each other to achieve business and personal success. They are facilitator led groups of up to 15 members from non-competing businesses who meet for ½ day every month to address their business issues. Sue Stockdale, founder of Mission Possible will talk about Mission Growth and how it benefits growing businesses.
Mission Growth Oxfordshire organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Thursday 16th October, Wed 13th November, Wed 10th December
9.30am to 12.30pm
Barclays, 30 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6BJ
Mission Growth™ is a facilitator-led group containing up to 15 women from non-competing businesses who meet for ½ day every month to address their business issues.
It's like having your own virtual board of Non-Executive Directors on tap to offer support, ideas and hold you accountable for the actions you choose to take.
Each group is structured to give members opportunities to focus on issues that affect the performance of their business. They gain new insights and learning from the experiences of other group members that will help address existing business issues and those that may arise in the future.
High quality facilitation - All of our facilitators are carefully selected and trained in our Mission Growth™ process. They know members are focused on getting value from their investment of time and money, and use this as their guiding principle when supporting members at the meetings.
Each group has confidentiality high on the agenda which helps to build trust. As a result, members feel comfortable to share their issues with others from non-competing businesses.
For Somerset
Early Stage Network - Bath organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Wednesday 1st October
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Carpenter House, Broad Quay, Bath BA1 1UD
Writing Words for the Web – How to drive customers and traffic to your site
Great website words drive action on the Internet. Website copy that is crisp, compelling and personal will drive customers towards the action you want them to take. Using the right words on your web content can also help with search engine rankings. So how do you develop the right words for your website?
Sarah Williams runs WORDSMITH™, a flourishing copywriting company that provides writing, editing and proofreading services to companies of all sizes. They specialise in writing words for websites. Sarah will explain how writing for the web is different to other forms of communication and provide some practical advice and tips that you can apply immediately to make a positive difference to your website. You will leave feeling more informed, confident and knowledgeable about how to write effective words for the web. For more info www.wordsmithtm.co.uk
For Staffordshire
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
24-09-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
BES Ltd, Burton-on-Trent
Half day Awareness Session which covers the main aspects of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
30-10-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
BES Ltd, Burton-on-Trent
Half day Awareness Session which covers the main aspects of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
1-12-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
BES Ltd, Burton-on-Trent
Half day Awareness Session which covers the main aspects of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
10-9-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
Tamworth Library, Tamworth
Half day Awareness Session which covers the main aspects of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
7-10-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
Tamworth Library, Tamworth
Half day Awareness Session which covers the main aspects of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
11-11-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
Tamworth Library, Tamworth
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
2-12-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
Tamworth Library, Tamworth
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
8-9-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
The Roy Fletcher Centre, Shrewsbury
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
9-10-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
The Roy Fletcher Centre, Shrewsbury
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
10-11-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
The Roy Fletcher Centre, Shrewsbury
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
Awareness Session organised by Business Enterprise Support Ltd
1-12-08
9.00am - 12.00pm
The Roy Fletcher Centre, Shrewsbury
Half day Awareness Session which covers the basics of going self-employed
For Suffolk
BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS organised by Menta
3 Sept 08, 5 Nov 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
Successful Navigation by Branding - how to be a beacon for your customers. Being loud or gimmicky is not enough; your brand must have powerful meaning for people. Discover what will attract people to your shore and keep them coming back. An in depth look at your business proposition that will help establish you as a leader in your sector.
It is suitable for start-ups just setting sail or those established business who are unsure which way to go.
IS YOUR BUSINESS LEGAL? organised by Menta
10 Sept 08 9 - 11:30am
18 Nov 08 6 - 8:30pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
A beginners guide to the legal aspects of setting up a new business, right from the start. Terms of Trade, Partnership and Shareholder Agreements, disclaimers for your emails - what you must put on your website and much more.
Start the right way and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble later on.
Note: If your business is already well established, you might prefer his seminar "Is your business still legal?" which is a refresher course to deal with recent legislation busy people may have missed.
Fishing for Customers organised by Menta
17 Sept 08 19 Nov 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
Response Marketing Media are the key to successfully hooking in people and landing sales opportunities.
We read 3 million words a week and see 3500 marketing messages every day but rarely do we respond to Passive Media such as TV, posters and display ads.
This practical workshop will give you guidance and examples of how to produce branding, leaflets, brochures, letters, email marketing and website content that get a response. Learn how to hook people's attention and incentivise them to bite so you can reel them in as new and returning customers.
BOOKKEEPING & FINANCIAL CONTROL organised by Menta
11 Sept 08 24 Oct 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
One must now keep financial records under the rules of Self-Assessment. The easiest method is by a simple cash book system showing income and expenditure. This can be done manually or by computerised systems.
You need to understand where income is coming from and where expenses are going. A business is about producing profit and generating cash. How does one know when this is happening or not? If there is no control mechanism the chances are that one will not know until it is too late.
The workshop will explain how to structure and use financial records, develop a monitoring system and be aware of actions that should be taken.
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety organised by Menta
16 Sept 08 4 Nov 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
Rigorous enforcement of food hygiene legislation is important but it is not sufficient to prevent food poisoning. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has designed its Food Safety course to give everyone an appreciation of the fundamentals of good food hygiene practice. The course has been previously known as the Basic or Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate.
Successful candidates will receive the Chartered Institute's certificate a few weeks after the course.
eBay - from Beginner to Powerseller organised by Menta
19 Sept 08 17 Oct 08 14 Nov 08
9:30 - 3:30 pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
This course will cover the basic principles of setting up your eBay business, including:
• Researching your market
• Setting up an account
• Payment options – what are they and what is best for you
• Setting up and Verifying a PayPal account
• Turbolister – a must for all eBay addicts
• Creating your listings
It will also look at some of the more advanced areas:
• Business or Personal – which are you?
• Setting up an eBay shop – the benefits / costs
• Communication – keep in touch is the key to feedback
• Misspells, reselling – picking up a bargain
• Other Options – Amazon Marketplace, a viable alternative to eBay
Becoming a Workstation Assessor organised by Menta
25 Sept 08 26 Nov 08
3:30 - 1pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
All companies have a legal obligation to comply to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA) the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.
This means that all staff deemed as 'users' of display screen equipment (DSE) must have a risk assessment carried out on their workstation and working environment.
The rules were amended in 2003 to include all agency and contractual staff that work with DSE.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Competance to undertake DSE Risk Assessments
The benefits to the employer include reduced absences through sick leave and a more comfortable, happy and productive work force, reduced insurance premiums and complete compliance with DSE legislation, thus avoiding costly litigation claims, and adverse publicity.
The aim of the course is to give a member of staff a basic knowledge and understanding of DSE, and the confidence to carry out basic risk assessments within the workplace.
WoMenta Speed Networking organised by Menta
25 Sept 08
9:30 - 11am
Self Centre, Kempson way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
WoMenta brings you speed networking! This is the chance to meet new people and build fresh business and personal contacts in a fun and innovative format.
This event is run by a highly motivational and dynamic trainer, Thirza Dixon. She will whiz you through the experience of networking at speed (think speed dating but without the associated pressures) and has the added bonus of being free!
Start your own Website Business (Basic Level) organised by Menta
26 Sept 08 21 Nov 08
9:30 - 3:30 pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
What’s right for your business, planning for now and the future
A basic course outlining the different types of internet businesses, from simple brochure website to interactive user portal / ecommerce platforms.
The main focus is making you aware of the variety of different options available on the internet and what you will AND WONT get with each of these options.
Also how to put a plan in place to build up your internet presence in stages as your business grows.
Key Areas covered:
• URL Registration
• Hosting
• The different types of website
• Static vrs Dynamic
• Driving Business – the need for commitment and time
• The need for marketing – basic overview of options and there potential
Let's Talk Business Ideas organised by Menta
12 Nov 08
9 - 12:30pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
These half day events are tailored to people in the early stages of deciding whether self employment is for them, and include vision setting, what can go wrong and how to research your idea as well as where to go next.
Let's Talk Starting in Business organised by Menta
1 Oct 08 6 Nov 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
These events are aimed at those who are almost ready to start their business (up to 4 months away). This full day programme covers issues such as finance, marketing, time management, negotiating skills, networking and writing a business plan.
Both events have a specifically developed core content delivered by experienced trainers and each delegate will have a free workbook to accompany the event.
All these events are free, because of generous sponsorship from:
Barclays
Let's Talk Starting in Business organised by Menta
1 Oct 08 6 Nov 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
These events are aimed at those who are almost ready to start their business (up to 4 months away). This full day programme covers issues such as finance, marketing, time management, negotiating skills, networking and writing a business plan.
Both events have a specifically developed core content delivered by experienced trainers and each delegate will have a free workbook to accompany the event.
All these events are free, because of generous sponsorship from:
Barclays
First Aid Training for Appointed Persons organised by Menta
2 Oct 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 place a duty on employers to ensure that all employees have access to appropriate first aid provision while they are at work.
This one day First Aid training course is ideal for businesses needing Appointed Persons to take responsibility for a first aid emergency and the first aid box in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
At the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Conduct basic first aid procedures; including choking, recovery position, bleeding and burns, plus major illnesses, fractures and general first aid injuries.
• Assess and prioritise a first aid incident
• Deal with an unconscious casualty
• Carry out resuscitation on an unconscious casualty
• Control bleeding and manage shock
Raising Business Finance organised by Menta
7 Oct 08
9:30 - 1pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
A morning seminar that explains all the various forms of finance for you business, from grants to loans, including Share Capital, Leasing, HP, Business Loans, Factoring and more.
Publicity and Promotion on a limited budget organised by Menta
9 Oct 08
1:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
How to reach your clients and prospective clients with modest budgets.
• What promotion works and what does not.
• The importance of branding and sustained, consistent messages.
• Everyone on the team is an ambassador, but some need training.
• Looking at classic promotion such as advertising, leaflets, exhibitions, press contacts and giveaways.
• Investigating some different approaches that work such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, networking and business groups.
IS YOUR BUSINESS STILL LEGAL? organised by Menta
14 Oct 08
9 - 11:30am
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
A refresher to the legal aspects of running a business, aimed at those who may have missed some recent changes in the law. Terms of Trade, employment law, disclaimers for your emails, what you must put on your website and much more.
If you are too busy running the business, it's easy to miss these changes that can sometimes creep up on us.
Note: If your business is not yet established, you might prefer Nigel's seminar "Is your business legal?" which is aimed at those who setting up a new business.
Farming for Customers organised by Menta
15 Oct 08
9:30 - 5pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
Successfully building and managing a database of prospects and customers is essential to the annual cycle of any business so you can regularly harvest sales and cash. Discover easy and simple tools, using software and systems to develop a user friendly database and plan, manage and carry out effective marketing campaigns.
This practical workshop offers guidance on how to measure and manage responses, convert prospects into customers and manage data and email legally and efficiently. By the end of the day you will have a winning strategy to grow one of your most important business assets, your database, and reap the rewards of growing sales and profit.
An Introduction to Internet Marketing (Basic Level) organised by Menta
22 Oct 08
9:30 - 3:30 pm
Vision Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB
This course will outline all of the various options available and which options are relevant to which businesses.
The idea of this course is not to go into too much detail on how each of the options works but to give an overview of all of the options available and the varying results they can give.
The areas covered will include;
• On-Site Optimisation
• Keyword Analysis
• Email marketing
• Pay Per Click Advertising
• Affiliate Marketing
• Search Engine Optimisation / Link Generation
• Social / Viral Marketing
• Newsfeeds
• Article and Press Release Syndication
• Blogs
• Main Stream Advertising
It will also explain some of the main jargon used and key principles of measuring results
• Analytics – the need for monitoring your visitors
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• Conversion Rates
For Swindon
How to have a business and keep your relationship alive organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Monday 10th November
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Barclays, 10 -14 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3ED
How to have a business and keep your relationship alive
Whether you are employed or a business owner, it is important to create some work/life balance and relationships are an important part of this balance. They can often become neglected and suffer as a consequence of pressures at work.
Ann-Marie Conroy runs First Step Forward is a Relationship Coach. She will help you to look at the way you relate to your partner and identify some practical ways to grow your relationship.
As a Relationship Coach Ann-Marie encourages her clients to return to the passion that brought them together and to focus on what is happening for them in the present in order to secure the time and energy needed to feed and enhance their relationship.
Using image and impact for greater business success organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Monday 8th December
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Barclays, 10 -14 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3ED
Coco Chanel once said “the badly dressed woman, people remember the clothes. The well dressed woman, people remember the woman” and it shows just how important it is to manage your appearance in business.
Annabel Czyba, from House of Colour will explain how by carefully considering the colour and style of your clothes, it is possible to make an immediate impact that will deliver a positive message about your business.
Learn how to look and feel great about yourself by knowing what spectrum of colours will compliment your skin tone making you look younger, healthier and even slimmer. When it comes to knowing what styles suit you it's all about understanding that your body shape and your personality both contribute to the best shapes and styles, therefore giving you all the confidence you need to look wonderful in every walk of life.
Annabel Czyba was a Dancer and a Model in her former life and she loves helping other women and men improve their self esteem and to be confident about the way they present themselves.
For Wiltshire
Business Link - What's it All About organised by Mission Possible Ltd
Monday 15th September
12.30hrs - 2.30hrs
Barclays, 10 -14 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3ED
Business Link – What’s it all about?
Have you ever wondered what Business Link does and how their services can help your business? Julie Cromwell, Business Adviser will explain to us the wide range of support that Business Link provides to help women start, run and grow a business.
The service is impartial and they aim to provide practical solutions to customers and offer a fresh insight and an independent solution to your particular business needs. So come along with your questions, and learn more about this local business resource and how it can help you. Here are just a few examples of how Business Link can help you with information and advice:
• Advising on access to business finance issues
• Exploiting innovative new ideas and opportunities
• Harnessing IT and e-commerce.
• Sales and marketing
• Identifying and complying with regulations
• Growing your business
• Buying or selling a business
Mission Growth Swindon organised by Mission Possible Ltd
13th August, 17th Sept, 15th Oct, 20th Nov and 10th Dec
9.30am to 12.30pm
Barclays, 10 -14 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3ED
Mission Growth™ is a facilitator-led group containing up to 15 women from non-competing businesses who meet for ½ day every month to address their business issues. It's like having your own virtual board of Non-Executive Directors on tap to offer support, ideas and hold you accountable for the actions you choose to take.
Each group is structured to give members opportunities to focus on issues that affect the performance of their business. They gain new insights and learning from the experiences of other group members that will help address existing business issues and those that may arise in the future.
High quality facilitation - All of our facilitators are carefully selected and trained in our Mission Growth™ process. They know members are focused on getting value from their investment of time and money, and use this as their guiding principle when supporting members at the meetings.
Each group has confidentiality high on the agenda which helps to build trust. As a result, members feel comfortable to share their issues with others from non-competing businesses.