Great news. Our business development workshops are back face to face again in 2022*. We love technology, and running our events virtually over the last year has worked exceptionally well, but there’s no substitute for being in the room.
We’re excited to announce that from January, our workshops will once again bring business owners together in the same physical space, creating that unique environment, energy and buzz we’ve all missed.
Our workshop programme has been integral to our business model from the outset. It’s key to our mission to support start-ups and small businesses so that they survive and thrive, and it’s never been needed more than it is right now.
Although running your own business is never easy, this has been another especially tough year. But let’s be positive; adversity can make a solid foundation for success: and the fact that you’ve made it this far means you’re stronger, wiser and more resilient than ever – something our workshops will help you to build on.
Important note
*We plan to run our workshops face to face so long as Covid regulations allow. We will of course be following Government Guidance in respect of this and in the event of restrictions being increased, we’ll revert to our online format.
Your 2022 Success Story Starts Here!
January
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Wednesday 26thJanuary: Presenter, Rob Pickering, ActionCOACH
How can you grow your sales and take your business where you want it to go when you only have a minimal budget for marketing? It’s a challenge nearly every start-up and small business must deal with, but as Rob will explain, it’s not the size of your budget that’s important; it’s what you do with it that matters. So if you’ve got a great business idea, don’t let your ambitions be held back by your marketing spend. Find out about low-cost and no-cost opportunities to make your budget go further. Book your place now
March
Learn the Secrets of Digital Marketing
Friday 11th March: Presenter, Peter Swead, Paramarq
Every business owner needs to know about digital marketing. In this essential workshop, Peter will explain how to develop a digital marketing strategy to generate more and better quality sales leads from your website. You’ll learn how to get started with digital marketing, why the user experience your web visitors get is so important and how to get it right – and three simple, non-technical things you can do that will enable you to increase your sales leads by up to 400%! Booking opens soon!
April
How to Use LinkedIn to Generate Sales
Friday 29th April: Presenter, Mary Thomas, Concise Training
LinkedIn is the world’s biggest online business network. If you’ve not already made it a central pillar of your sales and marketing strategy, you need to. It’s a powerful platform that has an essential role to play in helping you build your personal and brand profile, connect with quality prospects and develop relationships that will lead to sales. Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or already have a profile and want to know how to get more out of it, this workshop is for you. Come and hear Mary explain how to use LinkedIn to grow your clients and your revenue. Booking opens soon!
June
How to Get More from Your Business Website
Friday 10th June: Presenter, Ed Hollingshead, WebBoutiques
Your website should be the hardest-working member of your team. Is yours generating the results you need? Looking good is not enough. For your website to be effective, it has to attract visitors who match your ideal customer profile, then work hard to convert them into enquiries, leads and sales. In this workshop, Ed will explain in simple, non-technical language how any business owner can boost the effectiveness of their website. Booking opens soon!
July
How to Better Know the Numbers in Your Business
Thursday 21st June: Presenter, Graham Carson, Inca Accounting
Whatever kind of business you run, you can’t run away from numbers. You might find them difficult or just boring, but without a basic understanding of the key numbers in your business, you’re leaving your success – even your survival to chance. As Graham will explain, numbers can tell you everything about your business and give you vital data to inform critical financial decisions. This workshop will be accessible to everyone – especially those who feel intimidated by numbers or maths. Booking opens soon!
September
How to Achieve More in Less Time
Date TBC September: Presenter, Rob Pickering, ActionCOACH
Are you fed up with getting to the end of the day without completing your to-do list? If you find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, that’s not the answer. In this workshop, Rob will show you how to increase your personal productivity for a better work-life balance. He’ll explore the common challenges that can limit productivity and reveal solutions for dealing with them. You’ll leave this event equipped with the tools and knowledge you need to do more in less time – and a plan of action you can implement right away to increase your productivity.
Note: We’re still finalising details of our workshop programme (including some dates and venues), and we hope to be adding in more workshops early in the new year.
Book onto Our Workshops & Get Set for Success in 2022!
As our planet gets set to begin another journey around the sun, it’s time to look to the future. We don’t know what the New Year will bring, but there will undoubtedly be challenges to overcome as well as plenty of exciting new opportunities. Our workshop programme is packed with all the learning, knowledge and skills you need to help you make 2022 your best year ever. See you there!
For more information, call Amy on 01235 868888 or email: [email protected]
