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Ex(cellence) and the City

February 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Does your business excel in its operational and strategic activities? Do you stand out from the crowd in terms of customer service, leadership and growth? If so, get your entry in to the London Excellence Awards 2010.

London Excellence is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is that “all organisations in London and beyond will be recognised as performing to world-class excellence standards”.

There are ten categories available for entry this year:

  • Results Focus
  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Management Systems
  • People Involvement and Development
  • Innovation and Learning
  • Making Partnerships Work
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Small Business Award
  • Ambassador’s Blue Riband

Businesses do not have to be London-based to enter but other criteria, such as company size, vary between award categories.

The closing date for entry is Friday 5th March, but applicants must register their interest by 5th February.

Entry for the awards costs between £195 and £395 + VAT. Entrants are encouraged to attend a free briefing to aid submissions.

For further information, or to enter the awards, visit the London Excellence Awards 2010.

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Are you reaching out to new customers?

January 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Business Link is offering two hour workshops across Yorkshire on the subject of Online Social Networks – Reaching out to New Customers.

The workshops are free to attend and equip delegates with the knowledge to begin attracting new customers through social networking.

Topics include:

  • Newsfeeds
  • Forums
  • Blogging and Microblogging
  • Online Business Networking
  • Mobile social networks and the future

For more information, visit Business Link and search for “Reaching out to new customers”.

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Young Enterprise charity looking for award sponsors

January 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Young Enterprise was founded in 1963 and runs a range of business and enterprise education programmes that are attended by over a quarter of a million people each year. The UK registered charity offers the programmes through the support of over 3,000 businesses and 11,500 volunteers, and is now looking for business to sponsor its Young Enterprise awards scheme at the Northampton and Daventry Area Final on the evening of 30th March 2010.

Awards will be presented to:

  • Best Individual Presenter
  • Best Trade Stand
  • Best Product/Service
  • Best Company

Sponsoring an award costs £250 or £500 for the top prize of Best Company.

Enquiries should be directed to Richard Osborne at Young Enterprise on 01604 490 313.

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Learn how to be a better leader

January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Throughout March, Business Link is offering masterclasses in Becoming a Better Leader to small and medium-sized businesses in the East Midlands.

The masterclasses cover how to improve your leadership skills, and the techniques that you can employ to motivate staff and retain a competitive edge.

To qualify for one of these free events, being staged in Derby, Kettering, Woodhall Spa, Nottingham and Leicester, you must have been operating for at least twelve months and employ at least five staff.

For more information, visit the Business Link website and search for “Becoming a Better Leader”.

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In Scotland? Pitch your business idea to win cash

January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

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New Start Scotland is a national business event targeted at start-ups and small businesses.

This year, its being held on 19th and 20th March at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

The event’s seminars are being headlined by Shaf Rasul and Doug Richard – both of Dragon’s Den fame.

New Start Scotland will also feature of series of workshops, including help with increasing efficiency and managing staff. There will also be the opportunity for visitors to take part in The Bright Business Idea Competition, where entrepreneurs pitch to a panel of judges for the chance to win a £5,000 cash prize.

There will also be a Small Business Club clinic, a networking area, as well over 120 exhibitors.

The event is free to attend and runs from 10am until 5pm on the Friday, and 10am until 4pm on the Saturday.

For more information, visit New Start Scotland.

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Seminars to boost your social media marketing strategy

January 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Fresh Business Thinking is holding a Hit Me! Social Media and Search event on 30th March 2010 at Microsoft’s London Office.

The event’s seminars will cover:

  • Search engine optimisation
  • Pay per click advertising
  • Social networks
  • The social media landscape, and
  • Link building

Guest speakers will include ‘Twitter expert’ Mark Shaw and Realwire CEO Adam Parker.

Tickets for the event start from £145 + VAT, and the event runs from 9.30am – 5.30pm.

For more information, visit the Hit Me! Social Media and Search booking page.

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Want to give your start-up a jump-start?

January 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

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The Business Start Up Show is a national event geared towards fledgling businesses.

Held at the Excel Centre in London on the 20th – 21st May, the show will feature several special guest speakers including West Ham United co-owner David Gold, Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry, and Richard Farleigh from Dragon’s Den.

The event will also feature exhibitors from a wide range of industries, as well as seminars covering subjects such as writing a business plan, managing your finances and cash flow, branding and advertising.

Attendees will have the opportunity to attend one-to-one business advice sessions with business experts, as well as taking part in speed networking – a great opportunity to widen your business network.

Businesses in need of funding will be queueing up for ‘The Midas Touch’, a Dragon’s Den style event where entrepreneurs pitch to a panel of potential financial backers in the hope of leaving with an investment.

The event runs from 10am – 5pm on both days, and is free to attend.

For more information, visit the Business Start Up Show.

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Do you stand out in the forest of Nottinghamshire businesses?

January 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

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If your Nottinghamshire-based organisation has had a positive impact on society, is a successful new business or is delivering new standards in customer service, you should consider entering the Mansfield Business Awards 2010.

The awards recognise private and public sector organisations that are able to demonstrate outstanding performance in their operational activities.

To qualify for entry, applicants must be based within Nottinghamshire, or be a member of Mansfield 2020.

There are 5 categories available to enter:

  • The Community Award
  • Best New Business Award
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
  • Best Retailer Customer Focus Initiative
  • Business of the Year Award

All entries shortlisted for other categories will automatically be considered for the overall Business of the Year Award.

There is a maximum of two entries per organisation or individual, and the closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2010. Entry is free and the awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 10th March 2010.

To enter, or for further information, visit the Mansfield Business Awards.

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Mum’s the word!

January 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Running your own business is a challenge for anyone, but balancing motherhood with your professional life is even more demanding. If you are a mum running your own business in the UK, you should consider attending this year’s Mumpreneur Conference and Awards

The conference allows mums in business to get together and celebrate their business achievements whilst attending a variety of seminars.

For the awards programme, there are eight categories open for entry this year:

  • Best Start-Up
  • Best Online Business
  • Best Business Support
  • Best Green Business
  • Best Saleswoman
  • Best Interactive Business
  • Most Unique Product
  • The Inspirational Business Mum

All entrants shortlisted for any award category will additionally be considered for The Inspirational Business Mum Award.

There are no restrictions on the size of your business. Entry requirements simply demand that all applicants be mums, running their own businesses in the UK. The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 2nd August 2010.

The conference and awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 18th September 2010 at the Heart of England Conference Centre.

Tickets are priced at £20 each, which includes entry to the conference and awards ceremony and admittance to three of the seminars.

To book tickets, to apply for the awards or for more information, visit The Mumpreneur Conference and Awards 2010.

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Are you the cream of the crop?

January 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Have you got what it takes to be the best of the best? If you’ve won an award for business excellence within the past twelve months and are looking for further ways to boost the profile of your organisation, The Creme de la Creme Business Awards could be for you.

The awards recognise the very best in business excellence, and will judge your organisation on four key factors:

  • Quality
  • Success
  • Customer Service
  • Innovation

Winning the award has numerous benefits. Aside from the media exposure successful entrants will enjoy, winners will also be invited to attend an exclusive lunch at the Ritz in London.

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have already won a recognised award for the category applied for within the past twelve months. Application is open on an international level, for private, public and third sector organisations.

The entry fee is £160 plus VAT and the closing date for applications is 31st March 2010. To apply, or for more information, visit The Creme de la Creme Business Awards.

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