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Business events

 
If you are looking for networking opportunities, business advice or the chance to market your products, these events may be just what you need.

Business Junction Networking Cruise  

Networking event.  

2 September 2008  12.15pm to 2.30pm  
Cost: £35 exclusive of VAT for member company representatives  
Venue:  Thames Sailing Barge 'May', Tower Pier, The Thames  
Organiser: London Business Junction
Contact: London Business Junction
Tel: 0845 450 1420
Email:  info@businessjunction.co.uk 
Website

BizKing Networking Event

Networking event hosted by thebestofgreenwich   

2 September 2008  6.30pm to 8.30pm  
Cost: £12 for members -£20 for non members  
Venue:  Chez Ecosium, 5 Harefied Road, Brockley, London SE4 1LW 
Organiser: thebestofgreenwich
Contact:  Rimain Bouthier & Jerome Paccou 
Tel: 020 8308 0849

Data Management including Excel Spreadsheets

This course will demonstrate how Excel can be used as a valuable tool for storing, retrieving and analysing data which  can be apoplied to a range of office tasks.   

3 September 2008  9.30am - 4.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Mums in Business

Running an online business offers flexible hours, flexible location and a low cost business.  Come along and brain storm ideas and see case studies who have succeeded  online and find out what you need to become an online entrepreneur. 

4 September 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

TIC Start Up Programme Part 1 - So you are thinking of starting a business  

This workshop will highlight the key issues you need to consider when starting a business   

4 September 2008  9.30am to 12.30pm  
Cost: Free 
Venue:  Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way,Erith, DA18 4AL 
Organiser: Thames Innovation Centre
Contact: Thames Innovation Centre
Tel: 020 8320 1000
Email:   events@thamesinnovationcentre
Website


First Steps in Running an Online Business

Suitable for businesses who don't yet have a web strategy or those who are planning to start a new businesses.  Overview of e-business models, buying domains costs, web planning, client case studies.     

9 September 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

ADR in Employment Disputes: National & International Prespectives

The ADR in Employment Conference will look to address the following questions : What are the trends in UK employment relations. What lessons can be learnt from the New Zealand experience in mediating race discrimination cases? Are there special problems in mediating race discrimination cases?  Do lawyers help or hinder alternative dispute resolution?  

10 September 2008  9.30am to 4.30pm  
Invitation only  
Venue:  University of Greenwich Business School, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS 
Organiser: University of Greenwich - Business School 
Contact: Sue Corby  
Tel: 020 8331 8200    
Website

TIC Start Up Programme Part 2 - An Introduction to Business Planning  

The workshop explains the importance of developing a business plan and the content that should be included within a business plan. 

11 September 2008  9.30am to 12.30pm  
Cost: Free 
Venue:  Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4AL 
Organiser: Thames Innovation Centre
Contact: Thames Innovation Centre
Tel: 020 8320 1000
Email:   events@thamesinnovationcentre
Website

All about Franchising

Franchises are available in may sectors covering well known names and growing brands.  This workshop will provide an essential overview to help you move forward with confidence.  

12 September 2008  6pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Legal Structures for Social Enterprises  

Legal structures, governance and stakeholder involvement are crucial for both existing social enterprises and start ups. This presentation will include: Legal structures for social enterprises including details of registering as a community interest company - The pros and cons of registering as a charity - Governance structures - Common models and options to consider - How to involve your stakeholders - identifying who are your stakeholders, putting appropriate systems in place to obtain their feedback and issues with accountability .    

16 September 2008  9.30am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue:  Conference Room, Third Floor, 1 London Bridge, London  
Organiser: Social Enterprise London  
Contact: Nicola Manches
Tel:  020 7022 1920 

Promoting your business with images - Photoshop Elements  

More businesses are now selling online and commissioning via images.  It is vital to show products and images on a website or in print in a professional way.  Sourcing and enhancing images for web and print using Photoshop Elements, create professional banners to use for online marketing.    

17 September 2008  9.30am - 4.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Starting a Business at 50+

More over 50's are running an internet business from home than ever before.  This workshop will focus on new opportunities and the skills required for self employment. 

18 September 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

TIC Start Up Programme Part 3 - An Introduction to Marketing 

By the end of this seminar you will: Better understand what marketing is and how it fits into your business - Know how to discover your customers' needs - Be equipped to create your own marketing strategy, including how to make best use of various media: internet, print PR and other promotion activity.   

18 September 2008  9.30am to 12.30pm  
Cost: Free 
Venue:  Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4AL 
Organiser: Thames Innovation Centre
Contact: Thames Innovation Centre
Tel: 020 8320 1000
Email:   events@thamesinnovationcentre
Website


The Power of Good PR for your Business

Good PR will promote and enhance your business.  Learn how to deal with the press write good press releases network and build up a professional image both on and offline.   

19 September 2008  9.30am - 4.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Show me the money!

A finance seminar for social enterprise. This is an network seminar providing an overview of the finance options available to social enterprises and an opportunity to ask questions to our knowledgeable panel. Presentations on the day include: Futurebuilders, Natwest Bank, London Rebuilding Society and Triodos Bank. The seminar is primarily aimed at individuals who want to develop their knowledge on social enterprise, such as new social enterprise managers and board members    

24 September 2008  2pm to 5pm
Cost: Free
Venue:  Conference Room, Third Floor, 1 London Bridge, London  
Organiser: Social Enterprise London  
Contact: Nicola Manches
Tel:  020 7022 1920 

TIC Start Up Programme Part 4 - An Introduction to Marketing 

Basic Bookkeeping  By the end of this workshop you will learn: The importance of keeping good books - Book-keeping methods - How to reconcile the bank account  

25 September 2008  9.30am to 12.30pm  
Cost: Free 
Venue:  Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4AL 
Organiser: Thames Innovation Centre
Contact: Thames Innovation Centre
Tel: 020 8320 1000
Email:   events@thamesinnovationcentre
Website

Introduction to Leadership Skills – 2 Days  

Learn effective leadership skills to  increase your self awareness for personal and professional effectiveness 

1 October and 2 October 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £350
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Communication and Selling Skills workshop

Learn how to make communication work for you and understand your customers' buying decision making process. 

2 October 2008 9.30am to 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue: Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Park, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4AL 
Organiser: ThamesInnovation Centre
Contact: ThamesInnovation Centre
Tel:  020 8320 1000
Email: events@thamesinnovationcentre 

First Steps in Running an Online Business

Suitable for businesses who don't yet have a web strategy or those who are planning to start a new businesses. Overview of e-business models, buying domains costs, web planning, client case studies.     

7 October 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Data Management including Excel Spreadsheets

This course will demonstrate how Excel can be used as a valuable tool for storing, retrieving and analysing data which  can be applied to a range of office tasks.   

14 October 2008  9.30am - 4.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Mums in Business

Running an online business offers flexible hours, flexible location and a low cost business.  Come along and brain storm ideas and see case studies who have succeeded  online and find out what you need to become an online entrepreneur. 

15 October 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Budgeting For Non Budget Experts- private sector 

Learn how to put together a robust budget for your business to manage financial resources efficiently.  

17 October 2008  10am to 4pm
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Introduction to marketing and selling skills

Participants will learn top notch marketing strategies and tools for business improvement at the level of sales income. 

17 October 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £350
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Starting a Business at 50+

More over 50's are running an internet business from home than ever before.  This workshop will focus on new opportunities and the skills required for self employment. 

23 October 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Bidding Successfully For Public Sector Contracts 

Participants will learn how to  bid successfully for public sector contracts, grow their organizations and improve their  financial sustainability. 

23 October 2008  10am to 4pm
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Bidding Successfully For Public Sector Contracts

Participants will learn how to  bid successfully for public sector contracts, grow their organizations and improve their  financial sustainability. 

23 October 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Introduction to tendering for public sector contracts 

Participants will learn the procurement processes, as well as gain immediate access to tools to start bidding for contracts effectively. 

24 October 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Business Success Seminar  (BSS) Evening  

Participants will learn about what it  takes to become successful as well as  tools for personal development and growth  

31 October 2008  7.30pm to 9.30pm 
Cost: £5
Venue:  Novel London Greenwich, 173-185, Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA  
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

First Steps in Running an Online Business

Suitable for businesses who don't yet have a web strategy or those who are planning to start a new businesses.  Overview of e-business models, buying domains costs, web planning, client case studies.     

6 November 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Executive Master Class For Aspiring Entrepreneurs - 2 days 

Participants will learn how to start a  successful business using strategies and tools that are often not available to the mass market. 

7 November and 14 November 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £350
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Promoting your business with images - Photoshop Elements  

More businesses are now selling online and commissioning via images.  It is vital to show products and images on a website or in print in a professional way.  Sourcing and enhancing images for web and print using Photoshop Elements, create professional banners to use for online marketing.    

10 November 2008  9.30am - 4.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Raising Finance and Managing Finance

Learn the  complete guide of  how to strategically raise business finance for  business start up, expansion and improvement, as well as systems required for effective management of financial resources  

12 November 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Strategic Business Planning & Financial Planning  

Learn how to put together a robust strategic business plan, as well as a  robust financial plan.  

14 November 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Charity Finance For Non Finance Experts 

Learn how to effectively budget for your charity using robust strategies that will ensure efficiency in the management of financial resources  

17 November 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Charities Strategic Business Planning 

Learn how to put together a robust strategic business plan, as well as a  robust financial plan for your charities. 

18 November 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Mums in Business

Running an online business offers flexible hours, flexible location and a low cost business.  Come along and brain storm ideas and see case studies who have succeeded  online and find out what you need to become an online entrepreneur. 

19 November 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website

Starting a Business at 50+

More over 50's are running an internet business from home than ever before.  This workshop will focus on new opportunities and the skills required for self employment. 

20 November 2008  9.30am - 12.30pm  
Cost: Free
Venue:  26 Burney Street, Greenwich, SE10 8EX 
Organiser: South East Enterprise 
Contact: Deidre Alsey  
Tel: 020 8305 2222    
Website 

1.5 days Strategic Business Planning & Financial Planning – Childcare Sector 

Learn how to put together a robust strategic business plan, as well as a  robust financial plan for your childcare setting   

21 November and 22 November 2008 10am to 4pm  and 10am to 1pm 
Cost: £250
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Building a successful business - learn the secret behind their  success 

Learn about what it takes to start and build a successful business. 

3 December 2008  10am to 4pm
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Conquering fear and building your self confidence 

Learn strategies and systems to robustly identify the causes of fear and lack of self confidence and tools to overcome them

3 December 2008  10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Charity Finance For Non Finance Experts 

Learn how to effectively budget for your charity using robust strategies that will ensure efficiency in the management of financial resources  

4 December 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

Running an online business - introduction to ecommerce for newbies 

Learn proven strategies for starting an online business as well as putting in place the right systems for a successful online business.   

9 December 2008 10am to 4pm 
Cost: £170
Venue:  Elan and Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard London, SE1 3GA (off Bermondsey St) 
Organiser: BSS Management Consultancy 
Contact:  Sheila Elliott
Tel: 0845 226 4315/ 07737459730

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