PRIME business club

Business Link, the governments main business support service, are putting on some events for Women in West Sussex who are thinking of starting a business. These particular events are only for women who live in West Sussex.

Thinking of working for yourself? Interested in self-employment or running a small business? Want to work in away that suits you and your lifestyle?

Business Link offers free business start up workshops. Both workshops will be held at the same venue.

Venue: Field Place, The Boulevard, Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 1NP

Planning for Success - Tuesday 2nd February 2010, 10:00am till 4:00pm

The workshop covers: What is in your business plan? Why you need one and what goes in it?

By the end of the workshop you will be able to: Understand the basics of planning for your business. Gain insight into how you can ensure you comply with legislation. Complete an individual workshop action plan detailing your next steps.

Managing Money - Tuesday 9th February 2010, 10:00am till 4:00pm

The workshop covers: Estimating your incomes. Calculating your costs & profit. Vat, record keeping & national insurance.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:Understand fundamental financial issues involved in running a business. Understand the Business Link package and what happens next. Gain support and ideas from fellow participants.

Numbers are limited. To avoid disappointment call Nicola Bannell on 0845 600 9006 to book your FREE place. You can also email Nicola.bannell@businesslinksussex.co.uk

The Open Day programme is the biggest government business support road show, designed to provide free information and support to businesses, through a series of exhibitions across the country.

It is organised by HM Revenue and Customs, who invite local organisations and representatives of national bodies such as PRIME that can provide support and advice to local businesses. The organisations chosen all operate on an “other than for profit” i.e. non-commercial basis.

At this free event you will have access to a full team of experts who provide advice and technical support on a range of subjects, covering every stage of your business from start-up, through growth and expansion to pension arrangements when you retire. Free seminars cover topics such as meeting government regulations, funding, marketing and enhancing your business through new technology.

Click on the link below to find out more and to book your place.

Website Link: http://www.businessadviceday.gov.uk/events/

50 plus and thinking about self-employment?

Come a long to a unique event especially tailored for the over 50s who are considering starting their own business.

• Hear from and meet local people who have successfully started their own business.
• Get the lowdown from an expert who will boost your knowledge and confidence to tackle problems and improve your chances of success.
• Meet a wide range of organisations that will provide practical advice, guidance and support to help you realise your business potential.

This event is FREE to attend.

You can book your place via any of the following:
FAX TO: 01752 770184

E-MAIL TO: enquiries@blpeninsula.co.uk

Or alternatively PHONE ON: 0845 600 9966

PRIME is unable to take bookings directly.

The Open Day programme is the biggest government business support road show, designed to provide free information and support to businesses, through a series of exhibitions across the country.

It is organised by HM Revenue and Customs, who invite local organisations and representatives of national bodies such as PRIME that can provide support and advice to local businesses. The organisations chosen all operate on an “other than for profit” i.e. non-commercial basis.

At this free event you will have access to a full team of experts who provide advice and technical support on a range of subjects, covering every stage of your business from start-up, through growth and expansion to pension arrangements when you retire. Free seminars cover topics such as meeting government regulations, funding, marketing and enhancing your business through new technology.

Click on the link below to find out more and to book your place.

Website Link: http://www.businessadviceday.gov.uk/events/

Monday 9th November 2009
Time: 14:00 - 19:30
Venue: Business and IP Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB

Have you got news for us?

The British Library is putting on a practical and interactive workshop to unlock the world of the media to new and small businesses.

Daily Express Small Business columnist Maisha Frost and Enterprise PR Specialist Louise Third of Integra Communications Ltd have joined forces to create a highly practical and interactive workshop for the British Library Business & IP Centre.

Get the insider’s key to unlocking the world of the media.

Delegates will be shown how to work with the media to achieve optimal coverage, learning how to identify what is “news” for their business, gaining the techniques needed to write an effective press release, and cultivating their selling skills to convince an editor to run their story

Next Workshops:

Monday 9th November 2009
Monday 8th March 2010

Prices:
2009:   £85 (+vat) per person, includes buffet and workshop materials

2010:   £95 (+vat) per person, includes buffet and workshop materials

Click on the link to book your place www.integracommunications.co.uk/mediaworkshop  
 

Are you over 50 and thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Then come along to PRIME’s FREE taster workshop in Manchester city centre.

* Decide if self-employment is right for you
* Hear from older entrepreneurs who have gone ahead and started.
* Meet local organisations that can help you
* Meet and network with your peers

Here’s the programme.

1pm Welcome, and what PRIME can do to help.
Chuffy Jenkins of PRIME.

1.25 pm – Making the most of the internet for your business
Ian Stobie, PRIME.

1.55 pm – What help is available locally
Steve Connolly, Business Link.

2.05 pm – Olderpreneurs who have gone ahead and started up
Lyn Siddle, Portland Hall Spa
Sharon Lawrence, Flying Changes PA
Jackie Hatton, Country Cousins Lifestyle Gift Shop

2.50 pm – Refreshment break

3.00 pm – Question & Answer session, an opportunity to ask the
panel your questions.

3.30 pm – How to network effectively leading on to speed networking.

4.15 pm – Session close.

This event is for anyone in their fifties or sixties in the greater Manchester area - so you can still come along if you live in Bury, Macclesfield, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or anywhere else nearby.

Like other events in PRIME’s roadshow series, the emphasis throughout is on helping you establish whether self-employment is the right thing for you. This event is suitable for those still at the ideas stage, and those with a firm plan in mind who are almost ready to go ahead. You can find out the practical steps involved and hear from people who have already done it before making the leap.

All PRIME events are free. As a charity we are interested in helping people make the right decision - to start in business or do something else. Our role is to provide you with good information so you can make a well-informed decision.

Are you over 50 and thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Then come along to PRIME’s FREE taster workshop at the British Library (centrally located between London’s Euston and Kings Cross stations).

* Decide if self-employment is right for you
* Hear from older entrepreneurs who have gone ahead and started.
* Meet local organisations that can help you
* Meet and network with your peers

More details about the programme are below.

Like other events in PRIME’s roadshow series, the emphasis throughout is on helping you establish whether self-employment is the right thing for you. This event is suitable for those still at the ideas stage, and those with a firm plan in mind who are almost ready to go ahead. Find out the practical steps involved and hear from people who have already done it before making the leap.

All PRIME events are free. As a charity we are interested in helping people make the right decision - to start in business or do something else. Our role is to provide you with good information so you can make a well-informed decision.
This event is part of PRIME’s Olderpreneur Roadshow. For list of other cities visited click here.

London programme

6.00pm – Arrival, registration and refreshments

6.15pm – Welcome speech – Laurie South, PRIME
6.25pm – Starting your own business. How PRIME can help - Chuffy Jenkins, PRIME
6.45pm – Quick and easy ways to promote your business - Helen Ashley, Upward Curve PR
7.00pm – Your next step, Business Link for London
7.05pm – Help and Advice from the HMRC team
7.10pm – Available resources, British Library

7.25pm – Break

7.35pm – Olderpreneurs who have gone ahead and started up.
Cecile Trijssenaar, Top Match West London
Clare Flynn, Make it and Mend it
Suzy Kilgour, Walking Workouts
8.20pm – Question and answer session following on to informal networking

9.00pm – Close.

Are you over 50 and thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Then come along to PRIME’s FREE taster workshop at Aston University, near Birmingham city centre. View map and directions (PDF)

* Decide if self-employment is right for you
* Hear from older entrepreneurs who have gone ahead and started.
* Meet local organisations that can help you
* Meet and network with your peers

Moe details about the programme and speaker line up will be posted here closer to the day.

Like other events in PRIME’s roadshow series, the emphasis throughout is on helping you establish whether self-employment is the right thing for you. This event is suitable for those still at the ideas stage, and those with a firm plan in mind who are almost ready to go ahead. Find out the practical steps involved and hear from people who have already done it before making the leap.

All PRIME events are free. As a charity we are interested in helping people make the right decision - to start in business or do something else. Our role is to provide you with good information so you can make a well-informed decision.

This event is part of PRIME’s Olderpreneur Roadshow. For list of other cities visited click here.

Are you over 50 and thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Then come along to PRIME’s FREE Essential Enterprise Day in Telford.

FREE presentations by acclaimed National and West Midlands speaker Kate Rigby on “Growing People Growing Profits Growing Your Business”.

FREE Presentation by a Marketing Expert on how to market your business.

FREE Presentation by HM Revenue and Customs on Tax and NI - what you need to know.

FREE WORKSHOPS (4.00pm to 5.30pm - main event starts at 1pm)
New to self employment? Is it for YOU?
Why is business planning so important?

Plus! How to network effectively, and speed networking at the event.

Free Tea and Scones  

 Book your place NOW - call 0800 783 1904

The Open Day programme is the biggest government business support road show, designed to provide free information and support to businesses, through a series of exhibitions across the country.

It is organised by HM Revenue and Customs, who invite local organisations and representatives of national bodies such as PRIME that can provide support and advice to local businesses. The organisations chosen all operate on an “other than for profit” i.e. non-commercial basis.

At this free event you will have access to a full team of experts who provide advice and technical support on a range of subjects, covering every stage of your business from start-up, through growth and expansion to pension arrangements when you retire. Free seminars cover topics such as meeting government regulations, funding, marketing and enhancing your business through new technology.

Click on the link below to find out more and to book your place.

Website Link: http://www.businessadviceday.gov.uk/events/

Make Your Mark is running a series of free to attend events for budding entrepreneurs this autumn. During these events you’ll:

• Hear how a Make Your Mark Ambassador started their business.
• Work out what you do best and ‘reality check’ it with others.
• Hear best selling business author Robert Ashton’ ten top start-up tips.
• Meet local business advice agencies and others able to help you.

Make Your Mark is a campaign founded by the four leading UK business membership organisations - the British Chambers of Commerce, the CBI, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Institute of Directors.

Nottingham - Weds 30^th September 

Registration from 1800 for 1830 - 2100

Take Control Today, is entrepreneurship right for you?

You need a change. Perhaps you’re worried about job security, or simply want more control over your life and destiny. Whatever’s driving you, working for yourself is an option you need to consider. You probably don’t want to build an empire, but you do want to take control and make a difference.

Meet people who’ve already done it and learn how to market yourself from a local expert. It’s free to attend!

Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, B University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ

Free parking on site

Find out more and book your free place today at www.passionsintoprofit.org.uk

Make Your Mark is running a series of free to attend events for budding entrepreneurs this autumn. During these events you’ll:

• Hear how a Make Your Mark Ambassador started their business.
• Work out what you do best and ‘reality check’ it with others.
• Hear best selling business author Robert Ashton’ ten top start-up tips.
• Meet local business advice agencies and others able to help you.

Make Your Mark is a campaign founded by the four leading UK business membership organisations - the British Chambers of Commerce, the CBI, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Institute of Directors.

Harrow - Wednesday 14th October

Passion into Profit, is entrepreneurship right for you?

You’re passionate about what you do but somehow working for someone else is losing its appeal. You want to start your own business. You’re not aiming to build an empire, just to earn a good living doing what you enjoy and working with people who respect you for being the person you are.

Meet people who’ve already started their own business in Harrow and find out how you can do the same. Hear Elsa Caleb, a local business adviser who’s a national authority on BAME enterprise share her top tips on business networking and how to do it.

Registration from 6.30 for 7 - 9.30pm 

The Grim’s Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow, HA3 6SH

Free parking on site

Find out more and book your place today at www.passionsintoprofit.org.uk

Make Your Mark is running a series of free to attend events for budding entrepreneurs this autumn. During these events you’ll:

• Hear how a Make Your Mark Ambassador started their business.
• Work out what you do best and ‘reality check’ it with others.
• Hear best selling business author Robert Ashton’ ten top start-up tips.
• Meet local business advice agencies and others able to help you.

Make Your Mark is a campaign founded by the four leading UK business membership organisations - the British Chambers of Commerce, the CBI, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Institute of Directors.

Ipswich Tue - 29^th September 

Take Control Today, is entrepreneurship right for you?

You need a change. Perhaps you’re worried about job security, or simply want more control over your life and destiny. Whatever’s driving you, working for yourself is an option you need to consider. You probably don’t want to build an empire, but you do want to take control and make a difference.

If you want meet people who’ve already done it, as well as find out how to do it yourself, this free to attend event is for you.

Focus: People leaving the corporate sector.

Registration from 1800 for 1830 - 2030

Venue: St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ

Public parking nearby and street parking free after 1800

Find out more and book your place today at www.passionsintoprofit.org.uk

Business Link in the South East are holding several FREE one day events for women who have just started, or are thinking about starting a business. What’s Stopping You? offers free information, inspiration and expert advice.

To book ring 01732 878 007 or visit www.whatsstoppingyouevents.co.uk

Dates: 2009
14 Oct  - Hotel Novotel Southampton, Hampshire
19 Oct  - Holiday Inn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
22 Oct    - Hilton Reading, Berkshire
04 Nov    - Hilton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05 Nov    - Baylis House, Slough, Berkshire
12 Nov    - Ramada Maidstone, Nr Maidstone, Kent
19 Nov    - H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, Woking, Surrey
25 Nov    - 1000 Lakeside, Portsmouth, Hampshire

2010
04 Feb     - Bourne Hall, Ewell, Surrey
25 Feb     - Thistle Hotel, Brighton, East Sussex
 

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the London Development Agency (LDA) are hosting a series of three free business strategy seminars for small and medium sized businesses called “Fit for the Future”.

The venue is the PwC office at One Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH. Time: 16:45 registration for 17.00 start

HR strategies to help grow your business - 22 September 2009A forum covering ways for companies to structure their pay/bonuses/incentives to help grow their business.

Releasing cash from across your business  - 19 October 2009 Ways to free up cash to give you options ranging from survival to strategic investment

Accessing finance - 25 November 2009
Hear about alternative sources of finance, how best to present to potential lenders to get hungry responses and review and negotiate with preferred lenders

For further information and to register please click here.