on your business - Creative Lancashire
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on your business - Creative Lancashire
Focus on your business FREE workshops, drop-ins & seminars For new, up-and-coming or long-standing businesses October 2012 During the month of October Pendle Council and Pendle Vision along with a host of business specialists will be running a series of seminars and workshops. It doesn’t matter if you’re established, or you are just starting out in business you are sure to find something in the following pages that will help you. Digital Marketing 27th Sept 8:30-10:30am Breakfast provided nf o er I Fu rth De liv er er Ve nu e Tim e Da te Ev en t & Bo o ki ng Calendar of events ACE offices, Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7NN Lancashire Innovation Network [email protected] 0800 612 2029 ACE offices Groundwork Pennine Lancashire [email protected] 01254 265163 Environmental Business Support & costs savings 2nd Oct Initial Business Basics (start-up) 3rd Oct 10-11am ACE offices Pendle Enterprise [email protected] 01282 389037 Brierfield Mill agents day 4th Oct 8am-10am Brierfield Mill, Glen Way, BB9 5NJ Barnfield Construction [email protected] Breakfast provided LEAP bootcamp session – high growth start-up support Oct 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 9am-4pm ACE offices Enterprise 4 All [email protected] 01282 872 410 Ready for Business (start-up) 9th Oct 9.30am-3pm Full day ACE offices Pendle Enterprise [email protected] 01282 389037 Retail Masterclass –shop window display workshop 10th Oct 6-8pm Evening session Nelson Town Centre shop Sue Storer 9:30-12:30 buffet lunch (Bill surgery 1- 2pm) 01282 442300 [email protected] 01282 661679 nf o er I Fu rth De liv er er Ve nu e Tim e Da te Ev en t & Bo o ki ng Calendar of events Tax for the newly self-employed 11th Oct 10am-1pm 2.30 hrs workshop ACE offices HMRC [email protected] 01282 389037 Access to Finance exhibition 16th Oct 1-3pm & 4-6pm ACE offices Funding partners: [email protected] Access2finance team, MAS, LIN, Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, Barclays, NW fund, CoC 01282 661679 LEAN manufacturing & Supply Chain 16th Oct 10am-12:30 ACE offices Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) [email protected] Employers Forum 17th Oct 11am-2pm Training 2000 Netherfield Rd, Nelson, BB9 9AR [email protected] Community Business Partners 01254 505050 Art & Vintage Market in Nelson 19th, 20th, 21st October All day Nelson Town Centre Pendle Council 1-2-1 advice for new & existing businesses 24th Oct 3-6pm Nelson Town Centre shop Pendle Enterprise [email protected] 01282 389037 Nelson: It’s performance & potential 25th Oct 6-8pm Evening session Nelson Town Centre shop Springboard Drop-in sessions Lunch provided 01282 661679 [email protected] 01282 661040 [email protected] 01282 661040 The best events to attend if you are: } A new business or looking to start-up An existing business } Z Initial business basics Z Ready for business (start-ups) Z Tax for the newly self-employed Z 1-2-1 advice for new and existing businesses Z Digital marketing Z Pennine LEAP bootcamp Z Environmental business support and cost savings Z Digital marketing Z Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Z Access to finance Z 1-2-1 advice for new and existing businesses Z Retail masterclass Z Nelson: Its performance and potential - Nelson retailers Z Employer Forums Environmental business support and cost savings Z Are you worried about soaring energy bills for your business? Environmental experts, Groundwork Pennine Lancashire, will tell you about: Carbon footprinting – how to calculate and report your carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that enters the air because of the electricity and fuel you use. It’s measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide. Knowing your carbon footprint helps you understand and reduce your impact on the environment and save costs. Followed by: Energy bill surgery - understanding and reducing your utility bills, understanding changes on your bills, potential cost savings and how to take advantage of electrical half hourly data. Bring along your bills for a review. Tax for the newly self-employed Z An opportunity to get all the facts direct from a friendly HMRC representative, to ensure you’re on track with all the tax issues, including: • • • • • How to register with HMRC The basics and importance of record keeping What expenses are allowable? The date your tax return and payments are due Information on national insurance and how to pay it Initial business basics (start-ups) Z Test your business idea to see whether self-employment is right for you. If you have ever thought about being your own boss this session will provide you with an overview of what’s involved. Where to start? Is it a good idea? Do you have the skills? How to find finance? What to do next? This session will be a light, upbeat introduction to thinking about starting your own business. Come along with your business ideas and the expert advisor will test and explore the idea, and see if the idea will work and whether self-employment is right for you. This session also has specific support for the 18 to 30 age group as Prince’s Trust experts will be on hand to help you explore and test your ideas. Book yourself a place– it could transform your future. Ready for business (start-ups) Z Spend a full day working with experts to learn about setting up a new business, seeing if it is right for you and looking at how to plan you business. This in-depth workshop covers all aspects of starting a business, including: • • • • • You and your business - essential knowledge Marketing: competitors/researching your market/ identifying opportunities Must know facts: legals, taxation, financials Understanding and appreciating cash flow, profit and loss Business Planning - pulling it all together A great opportunity to meet other people who are starting in business, share experiences and swap contacts. Digital marketing ZZ A breakfast seminar on using marketing and innovation in your business. This event will give you the knowledge you need to ensure your business continues to thrive. In this short one-hour seminar, see how your business can change its marketing strategy to adapt to changes in your business. Topics covered include: search engine optimisation, Google ranking factors, pay-per-click advertising, how to use social media marketing to drive enquiries, web design, YouTube, increasing your web visibility. All explained in simple terms. Lean manufacturing and supply chain Z Manufacturing Advisory Services will be on hand to advise local manufacturers on a range of manufacturing support, from streamlining your processes, reducing waste, becoming more energy efficient and generally improving and growing your business. Regardless of the size of your business, their experienced and highly skilled advisor can help you with your hands on experience of both shop floor working and management skills. MAS will work with you and your workforce to ensure that your business is run in the most efficient way possible. Access to finance Z Exhibition and drop-in sessions where a whole range of funding experts will be on hand to discuss access to finance for businesses. Find out about business grants, loans, venture capital and more. If you need funding to support your business growth then come along and talk to the experts. Stands will include: Regenerate Pennine Lancashire (Accelerating Business Growth grant scheme), Barclays Bank, NW Fund, Access2 finance, Rosebud, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. 1-2-1 Advice for new and existing businesses ZZ Free confidential 1-2-1 advice with business experts. Book a place to spend time with an advisor. They will be available to answer any of your business queries. Pennine LEAP bootcamp Z Intensive, high-growth business start-up support. Providing coaching, seminars and mentoring support from experts. The bootcamp happens over 4 days and is a practical seminar programme for new businesses, delivered by Enterprise4All. Bootcamp support includes: • • • • • • • Access to sector-based experts. A start-up toolkit, including a wide range of “how to” guides, templates and start-up checklists. Access to flexible coaching styles and additional seminars. Finance support. Specialist mentoring support for up to 2 years. Pennine LEAP is funded by the European Regional Development Fund. This support is also available for businesses up to 36 months old. Employers Forums Z Employers Forums allow businesses to keep up-to-date with key hot topics. It allows you to get together to share best practice and talk about issues of interest and network with like-minded business peers. The agenda is driven by private sector demand. A buffet lunch is also provided. Retail masterclass Z Pendle retail businesses have the chance to attend a workshop on making the most of your shop window displays. The masterclass will be delivered by visual merchandiser and consultant Sue Storer, who has over 20 years’ experience, both in the UK and abroad. As well as working hands-on in designing window displays and in-store layouts, Sue also offers in-store training and individual consultation for retailers. Sue will illustrate ideas for shop window displays, including ‘dos and don’ts’ for visual merchandising for retail businesses. Nelson: Its performance and potential Z As part of Nelson’s successful Portas Pilot bid, Springboard Research Ltd will be running a free workshop aimed at developing a true understanding of Nelson’s currentpositionand the future opportunities for growth. The workshop will explore issues being faced by the town and will: • • • Provide a profile of Nelson’s performance to date to identify the town’s strengths and weaknesses and look at the opportunity for improvement. Benchmark the town’s performance to determine the degree of under or over performance and so the extent of change that is required. Look at other towns around the UK of a similar size and provide a comparison. Brierfield Mill agents’ day Commercial estate agents are invited to view Brierfield Mill in Brierfield. Recently purchased by PEARL 2, this fantastic former textile mill covers 380,000 sq ft on a site of 7 acres and is ideal for a whole range of new uses. Still at the development stage, this is an opportunity for agents to consider future commercial uses for the mill and promote the premises to your clients. Art & Vintage market in Nelson A new and exciting market will be launched in Nelson. The Art & Vintage market aims to prove that the concept of vintage is truly cool. Come along and enjoy classic, timeless design, prolong the life of clothing, and be savvy with your spending. Unique pieces will be available to buy or you could even set up your own stall. If it’s a success it is hoped to become a regular thing. Supporting business growth Focus on your business has been organised by Pendle Vision and Pendle Council, in partnership with business support agencies and private sector partners. It offers the latest advice and guidance on a range of business areas, with something to help all businesses. Events will cover a wide range of advice to help businesses grow. They will cover business areas such as digital marketing, energy efficiency and reducing utility bills, access to business finance, manufacturing advice, business start-up advice, to name but a few. To find out about Focus on your business contact: Kelly Eardley Business Support & Development Officer, Pendle Council [email protected] Tel: 01282 661679 FUND M65 From Colne Junction 13 / Burnley burn lack B m Fro C ar r R d Morrisons Supermarket & Car Park Clayto n St F E Nelson Library Pendle Rise Shopping Centre ay & Market Hall Sc o nd Rd 1 Tesco Supermarket & Car Park Wavelengths & Inside Spa Bus & Rail Interchange Le e d s Rd A C Rail w ay St B Long Stay Parking A Chapel Street B Sagar Street C Multi-storey D Rigby Street E Cuba Street F Calder Street Short Stay Parking 1 Tesco (Goitside) 2 Every Street 3 Cross Street 4 Stanley Street 5 Broadway 6 Booth Street Disabled parking area: Manchester Road. Spaces are marked for disabled drivers on all short stay car parks. 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