22 Aug 2008
Financial planning, This workshop will illustrate the importance of sound financial planning when setting up a business, as well as equipping you with an appreciation of the basics involved in the financial planning process. Topics covered include costing, pricing, and mark-ups versus margins. The workshop also considers the planning issues of profit forecasting, cash forecasting, capital expenditure and depreciation. Time: 09.30 to 12:30. Cost: Free., South Holland Centre, Spalding, PE11 1SS
Contact: Welland Enterprise Agency, 01476 531027.
26 Aug 2008
Google @ Work, Learn how Google can make your job easier, see practical examples of how small businesses are using these tools, and evaluate the Google offerings for yourself. A free event with a light breakfast at 8.30am followed by a presentation at 9.00am.
, Freemasons Hall and Conference Centre
St George's Avenue
Northampton
NN2 6JA
Contact: Events and Training Team, 01604 490 490.
27 Aug 2008
Focus on Marketing On-line, A MANSKEP Business Start-Up course including basic website design, internet marketing, and Google AdWords. Time: 09.30 to 12.30.
, Manskep, 145 Newgate Lane, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 2QD
Contact: Visit www.manskep.co.uk or call 01623 621773
28 Aug 2008
Search Engine Optimisation (advanced), This one-day workshop is designed to provide you with the information to take your SEO activities to the next level and leverage the opportunities offered by so-called Web 2.0 sites. You will be expected to understand and be using SEO activities already, such as keyword research, on-page optimisation and link building. The session will give you new techniques to apply to these activities, along with ways to use other websites to your advantage. Time: 09.00 to 16.00. Cost: Free., Boston Business Centre, Norfolk Street, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9HH
Contact: alison.welsh@lincs-chamber.co.uk
28 Aug 2008
Google @ Work, Find out how Google can save you money, make your business more efficient, and improve your marketing efforts. A light breakfast at 8.30am followed by a presentation at 9.00am.
Time: 08.30 to 10.30
Cost: Free
, The John Fretwell Sporting Complex
Sookholme Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG19 8LL
Contact: www.ebusinessclub.biz
29 Aug 2008
Northampton Breakfast Club, Learn aboutleadership, team building, and success out of failure, as guest speaker Rona Cant shares effective winning strategies to put you and your organisation on course to be outstanding.
Time: 07.45 to 09.30
Cost: £18.50, includes full English breakfast
, Northampton Marriott
Eagle Drive
Northampton
NN4 7HW
Contact: Events and Training Team, 01604 490 490.
29 Aug 2008
Setting up a Business Podcast - Action Planning Workshop, A one-day workshop is designed to give delegates the confidence and skills necessary to go out and start producing their own business podcasts, and to design and implement a business podcasting strategy within their organisation.
Time: 09.00 to 16.00
Cost: Free
, The Angel Hotel, 37 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7AF
Contact: atker.k@chamberofcommerce.co.uk