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Lincolnshire enterprise: secure a bright future for your business

March 5, 2010 By Emily Leary Leave a Comment

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The Epic Centre in Lincoln, UK will play host to the launch of a new initiative, Innovation Advice and Guidance – Developing a robust future for business on Friday 12th March.

The launch event takes place 10.30am – 2.15pm and is free to attend, with lunch and free parking for provided.

It will feature a keynote speech on Turning Business Adversity into Opportunities by ex-Dragon Rachel Elnaugh, as well the following presentations:

  • Beyond the recession – challenges and opportunities for businesses in Lincolnshire with Professor Ted Fuller, University of Lincoln
  • The challenges facing our economy with Graeme Leach, Chief Economist, Institute of Directors
  • How Innovation Advice and Guidance can help your business with Professor David Rae, University of Lincoln

There will also be a networking lunch and a question and answer session with the panel.

The Innovation Advice and Guidance programme has been established to help local, forward-thinking firms fight the downturn. It is presented by the University of Lincoln, and jointly funded with its strategic partners, East Midlands Development Agency and Lincolnshire County Council.

For more information and to book your place at the launch event, visit Innovation Advice and Guidance.

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What the world needs now is a good Twestival

March 2, 2010 By Emily Leary Leave a Comment

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Last year, an initiative known as Twestival led to over 1,000 volunteers and 10,000 donors raising over 250,000 USD for charity:water. This resulted in more than 55 wells in Uganda, Ethiopia and India being created, benefiting over 17,000 people.

Six months later, Twestival Local was held is 130 cities around the world, raising over 450,000 USD for 135 local charities around the world, and bringing the total amount raised in 2009 up to over 750,000 USD.

What is Twestival?

The aim of Twestival is to use social media for social good by getting people to host local events and have fun while raising awareness around a chosen charitable issue. 100% of the money raised around the world goes to Twestival’s nominated charity. The theme of this year’s Twestival is education, and after an online vote, Concern Worldwide was chosen as this year’s charitable cause.

Founded in 1968, Concern Worldwide battles to meet the needs of people living in extreme poverty and is dedicated to the reduction of their suffering and working towards ultimately eliminating poverty altogether. Concern’s education programs target the poorest people in the poorest countries in the world, and currently reach over 700,000 people in 25 countries, and each of every city taking part in this year’s Twestival will be able to choose which area of the education program to support.

The Twestivals will be raising funds towards constructing and improving schools and supplying them with the necessary materials that they need, such as desks, pencils, teacher training, clean water, and developing a curriculum.

The UK Twestivals

At the time of writing, the following UK events have been announced, all taking place on Thursday 25th March:

Thanks to @TwestivalUK for providing this list – it’s worth following them on Twitter to keep up to date with announcements relating to the UK.

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Are you reaching out to new customers?

January 29, 2010 By Emily Leary 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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Learn how to be a better leader

January 26, 2010 By Emily Leary Leave a Comment

Follow footprints

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 By Emily Leary 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 By Emily Leary 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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Grow your business at Olympia

March 20, 2009 By Emily Leary Leave a Comment

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If you happen to be in London, it’s not too late to get down to the Growing Your Own Business Conference & Exhibition in the Grand Hall at Olympia, London.

The event, which is being held throughout today and tomorrow is aimed at anyone looking to start, develop or grow their business.

On the programme for this afternoon:

  • ‘Maintaining and growing cash flow, sales and profitability’ with Geoffery Matthews, MD of Matthews Business Associates
  • ‘Leveraging social networking sites to generate business’ with Mike Segall, MD of The Business Resources Group
  • ‘Funding your business growth’ with Emmett Kilduff, CEO of cmypitch.com
  • ‘Creative marketing on a shoestring’ with Carl Pihl, Founder and MD of Drinkyz
  • ‘Giving your sales a boost’ with Adam Goodyer, Founder of Concert Live

On tomorrow’s programme:

  • ‘Building a business during a recession’ with John Paleomylites, Founder of BeatThatQuote.com
  • ‘Transforming your business into a successful franchise operation’ with Brian Smart, Director General of the British Franchise Association
  • ‘Taking your business to the next level’ with Vincent McKevitt, Founder of Tossed Salad Bars
  • ‘Profiting from email marketing’ with Steve Kemish, Client Services Director of Adestra
  • ‘Retaining your customers with outstanding customer service’ with Derek Bishop, MD of Abeo Consulting
  • ‘Getting your business noticed online’ with Mitesh Soma, Founder of ChemistDirect.co.uk

Tickets are £13 on the door.

If you can’t make it down, there are also Growing Your Own Business Business Conference & Exhibitions being held at:

SECC, Glasgow
Friday June 5, 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday June 6, 10:00 – 16:00

NEC, Birmingham
Friday October 2, 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday October 3, 10:00 – 16:00

RDS, Dublin
Friday November 20, 11:00 – 18:00
Saturday November 21, 11:00 – 17:00

Visit Grow Your Own Business for more information.

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