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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD
05/07/2023
Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.
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Events
Think Sandwell organises and participates in a number of events throughout the year.
The events range from breakfast seminars and trade masterclasses, and are held regularly in and around Sandwell.
View our events calendar below.
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Events in February 2017
01/02/2017 (1 event)
Defence and security expo 2017 - Herefordshire
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01/02/2017Official registration is now open for Herefordshire’s first ever Defence & Security Expo.
On Wednesday, 1st February Herefordshire are hosting an for military, security agencies and suppliers to identify common interests, solutions and opportunities.
It is a must attend event for business owners and managers, procurement contractors and defence and security experts.
The event is sponsored and organised by Harrison Clark Rickerbys solicitors, Hereford Enterprise Zone, and the University of Wolverhampton.
Together the organisers are providing a forum for the industries to showcase their capabilities to a wide audience of those with an interest in their products and services, with the aim of stimulating new business and growth.
Cost: Early bird tickets are available until 4/01/17 and start from £35 (ex VAT – normally £50 ex VAT). Group discounts apply.
Find out more or book at: www.hdse.co.uk
The CourtyardEdgar StHereford, HR4 9JR,02/02/2017 (6 events)
Breakfast meeting: Birmingham innovation special
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02/02/2017
Are you an SME with an innovative product or service designed to spearhead transformation and cost efficiencies within the NHS and other large organisations?
This event is aimed at giving innovative SMEs the chance to meet the key partners behind the city’s pioneering Innovation Engine programme.Businesses with products or services that are designed to help the NHS and other large public and private sector bodies drive change and generate cost efficiencies, will be able to meet the teams from:• Innovation Birmingham (Birmingham Science Park Aston)• Amey Plc• West Midlands Combined Authority: Transport for West Midlands (Centro)• Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust• University of Birmingham• Birmingham City UniversityAs well as being able to talk to the Innovation Engine’s key project partners and network with like-minded business owners, attendees will also be able to take part in an interactive Q&A session run by Hugo Russell, Project Manager at Innovation Birmingham.Guarantee a slot with the key project partnersTo avoid missing out the chance to spend valuable time with the Innovation Engine’s project partners, you can pre-book a one-to-one meeting with them. Appointments last for ten minutes and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.What is the Innovation Engine?Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Innovation Engine stimulates demand for new or improved services, processes and products from local SME businesses.The project increases SME investment in research and innovation by enabling SMEs to take part in solving the challenges of large organisations. This two-fold approach of lowering the risk of innovation and increasing market demand, results in a more effective and sustainable method of bringing new products, processes and services to market.Free to attendYou can register to attend hereICentrumInnovation Birmingham CampusHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPConstruction & manufacturing in the Black Country
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02/02/2017
This event is for construction and manufacturing companies. The group has been designed to specifically meet the needs of small to medium sized businesses. The breakfasts will explore opportunities and discuss a wide range of topics, as well as examining future trends and potential within the Black Country and West Midlands area for those involved with the construction & manufacturing industry.
This event is for construction and manufacturing companies only.
Free to construction & manufacturing passport holders chamber members= £10+VAT - non members= £20+VAT
You can register to attend here
TBCMilitary in the Midlands business breakfast
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02/02/2017
Local networking opportunity to come and join your local military team along with other businesses for breakfast with partners at Aston University Engineering academy.
As well as the chance to network with other businesses, there will be the opportunity to hear how the military is supporting industry on the Midlands, receive a presentation by The Deputy Commander XI Signal ,West Midland Brigade and Major Gary Feek REME on military engineering challenges, as well as witness Aston University Engineering Academy's prestigious signing of the Armed Forces covenant.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Aston University Engineering Academy1 Lister StreetBirmingham,B7 4AGEntrepreneurship in cultural heritage workshop
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02/02/2017Over recent years, the heritage sector has been hit by cut-backs in public sector funding, with reductions in visitor spend and increasing competition for visitors. At the same time, a multitude of new opportunities continue to emerge relating to technological innovation; namely new audiences, communication networks and new management approaches.
In the context of this developing landscape for the heritage sector, this workshop explores the increasing need for museums and heritage organisations to become ever more entrepreneurial in their approach. By doing this, it will enable them to increase resilience to the changing environment and better identify ways and means to build profile, audiences, income and opportunities to communicate the heritage at their heart.
With presentations from speakers who are involved with innovative approaches to the heritage and museums sector and through discussion, this workshop aims to identify some of the more entrepreneurial management practices of the heritage sector and explore challenges and opportunities for future entrepreneurial actions.
Key themes:
- Working towards resilience
- Partner working outside of the heritage sector
- The role of the creative industries
- Going global
- Building audiences and income
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Chris Ferguson (Auckland Castle)
- Traci Dix-Williams (Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust)
- Colin Chester (Head of Buying, The National Gallery)
- Tony Trehy (Director, Bury Art Museum)
- Harvey Edgington (National Trust)
- Elliot Goodger (Birmingham Museums Trust Enterprise Committee)
Pre-booking is essential.
Cost: Early-bird rate of £45 (by 13 January 2017) Full delegate rate of £55 (by 27 January 2017)
You can register to attend here
The Old Ikon GalleryFazeley StudiosBirmingham, B5 5SELinkedin for business
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02/02/2017
Are you making the most of LinkedIn?
As one of the world’s most popular social networks it provides a fantastic opportunity for your business. This detailed seminar takes an in-depth look at the platform, including how to build a first class personal profile and company page, how best to reach your target audience and measuring the return on investment of your efforts.
This insightful session will cover:
▪ The role LinkedIn could play for your business
▪ Your target audience and how to reach them
▪ Your personal profile, company page and showcase pages
▪ LinkedIn advertising and LinkedIn premium
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
West Midlands HouseGipsy LaneWillenhallWest Midlands, WV13 2HANetworking at 1000 Trades
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02/02/2017
On Thursday 2 February,come along to an informal networking event at 1000 Trades Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen and chat with ambitious businesses like yours. Guest speakers every month. They look forward to you joining in for a catch-up. In conjunction with GetSet for Growth and Arkade Property. First Thursday in every month. Save the date.
Parking outside & nearby.
If you require special assistance in the event of an emergency for any reason, please let them know so they can make any necessary arrangements.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Bar & Kitchen16 Frederick StreetJewellery QuarterBirmingham, B1 3HE03/02/2017 (2 events)
Apprenticeship Levy Breakfast Event (Midlands)
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03/02/2017On Friday 3 February, this event is an opportunity to learn more about the Apprenticeship Levy and how it will impact you and your business. There will be the opportunity to hear from a local employer about how they are approaching the new levy. Representatives from Progress to Excellence will also be on hand to discuss the ways that as an organisation, we can support you moving forward around the levy.
Free to attend
You can regsiter to attend here
Nuthurst GrangeNuthurst Grange LaneHockley HeathSolihull, B94 5NLBlack Country Chamber breakfast with Trade Minister Mark Garnier MP
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03/02/2017At their July Brexit event one of the names that members wanted to hear from was Mark Garnier MP. Mark Garnier was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade on 17 July 2016.
Commenting on his appointment Mark said he was “thrilled” by the responsibilities. “This is all about seeking opportunities for the UK in the wider world as well as securing the best relationship with the EU after Brexit.” As a neighbouring MP to the Black Country Mark is also conscious of the importance of the Midlands as an Engine for the UK economy. “Indeed, the policy and strategy we have created centres on the Midlands Engine – the ability of the local economy to drive its own fortunes and the move towards more local democracy”.
Book now to come and hear from Mark Garnier MP at a key time for the UK and the Midlands in this post Brexit new world.
This is the new format for our Economic breakfasts – They will still spend a short time delivering the results of their Quarterly economic forum but there will be more time to hear from our guest speakers.
Free to Passport holders £10+VAT for Chamber members - £20+VAT for Non Members
You can register to attend here
TBC06/02/2017 (3 events)
RUSTA approved: Remote pilot certification SUAS
06/02/2017
6 February 2017 9:00 am - 8 February 2017 1:00 pm
The University of Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre is delighted to announce that through a partnering arrangement with the CAA approved Rheinmetall Unmanned Systems Training Academy (RUSTA) it is offering a course leading to Permission for Commercial Operations (PFCO) thus providing commercial drone pilots with the skills and qualification to operate safely and legally in UK airspace.
What is RUSTA’s remote pilot certificate SUAS (RPCS)?
RUSTA’s Remote Pilot Certificate SUAS (RPCS) course is CAA approved and offers training and assessment to SUAS, UAV or drone operators that wish to obtain a PFCO from the CAA. The RPCS course is designed to teach you the skills required to confidently fly within the safety standards and legal requirements set out by the CAA.
This course has been built from the ground up to give you all the tools you need for a successful future in the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology, and will be delivered by one of RUSTA's trained academy staff, who have prior backgrounds and experience in this field whether military or commercial. The qualification that you receive at the completion of the course is a legal requirement in order to operate and offer these services commercially, so where better to obtain it then one of the leading CAA accreditors in the UK. You will receive breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee throughout the days of the course.
Overview of course format:
- Online learning package
- Ground school course (2.5 days)
- Operations manual guidance
- Flight planning and risk assessment exercise
- Operations manual assessment Operational evaluation (flight test)
If you are interested in the use of UAV's within your business then this is the course for you. Sign up quick as spaces on each course are limited and will go quickly.
Venue: Visualisation Centre , Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
Cost: £995 + VAT GBP
You can register to attend here
Visualisation CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9RTExport Hub – E-Commerce china clinic and digital workshop
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06/02/2017Join Barclays and the Department of International Trade to learn about opportunities for international growth and market reach.
Online marketplaces provide a huge sales opportunity for retailers and brands. However, selling through online marketplaces needs careful planning. Your current sales volume, capacity for growth and sector should influence decisions on which online marketplaces might be suitable for you.
The opportunity to explore Tmall.com an open business-to-consumer (B2C) platform enabling businesses world-wide to reach China’s vast and growing consumer market. Tmall.com has established itself as the destination for quality, brand-name goods catering to increasingly sophisticated Chinese consumers and is the most visited B2C online retail website in China. Join the Department for International Trade (DIT), Barclays and the Royal Mail Group on-board the Export Hub (pictured) for a morning exploring how to do business in China and the support and tools that are available to you.The range of topics including:
* the Chinese e-commerce market and an explanation of the different channels
* an overview of the Royal Mail Store on Tmall
* a practical how-to guide on reaching Chinese e-shoppers through Royal Mail Tmall Store
* challenges faced and how to avoid them when doing business in China
* how DIT, Barclays and Royal Mail can help local companies do business in ChinaBusiness Growth networking lunch 12:45 – 13:45
Right now there are 1134 export opportunities. The demand is out there. You Should be too.
Are you looking for sustainable growth opportunities?
Could selling overseas strengthen your business?
Do you need support in getting started?
Drop-in for an informal network lunch reception where you can meet with a range of specialists to gain advice and guidance on topics covering finance, trade, language & culture, identifying overseas buyers and markets of opportunity in a relaxed and interactive environment.
Digital Workshop – 14:00 – 16:00
Looking for new direct selling opportunities? Join this digital clinic hosted by expert, John Chacksfield who will cover the internationalisation of websites, social media, building brand recognition, video endorsement and how to become more visible in overseas markets.
Join Barclays and the Department for International Trade at this interactive workshop to get savvy with your online presence. During the session you will learn:
* How to optimise your website for an international audience
* How to research your international audience
* How to use online tools to gain valuable market insights
* How to use social media with an international audience
* How to leverage mobile and content marketing to improve your international presenceVenue: iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham Campus, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
iCentrumInnovation Birmingham CampusHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPContent marketing
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06/02/2017You’ve no doubt heard that Content is King; ‘everyone’s a publisher now’. The business benefits are clear: content marketing can raise your profile, boost your SEO, support conversions and deepen relationships with prospects and customers. In this high impact session, they will explore these benefits in more detail and cover how to audit your existing website content, develop audience personas to improve engagement and plan & execute an editorial calendar.
They will also cover:
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Factors transforming buying behaviour today
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Auditing your existing website and content
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Developing audience personas to improve engagement
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The cornerstones of compelling content: copy, audio, video, imagery
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Planning and executing an editorial calendar
Venue: Centre City Tower, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4UA
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Centre City TowerHill StreetBirmingham, B5 4UA07/02/2017 (4 events)
RUSTA approved: Remote pilot certification SUAS
06/02/2017
6 February 2017 9:00 am - 8 February 2017 1:00 pm
The University of Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre is delighted to announce that through a partnering arrangement with the CAA approved Rheinmetall Unmanned Systems Training Academy (RUSTA) it is offering a course leading to Permission for Commercial Operations (PFCO) thus providing commercial drone pilots with the skills and qualification to operate safely and legally in UK airspace.
What is RUSTA’s remote pilot certificate SUAS (RPCS)?
RUSTA’s Remote Pilot Certificate SUAS (RPCS) course is CAA approved and offers training and assessment to SUAS, UAV or drone operators that wish to obtain a PFCO from the CAA. The RPCS course is designed to teach you the skills required to confidently fly within the safety standards and legal requirements set out by the CAA.
This course has been built from the ground up to give you all the tools you need for a successful future in the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology, and will be delivered by one of RUSTA's trained academy staff, who have prior backgrounds and experience in this field whether military or commercial. The qualification that you receive at the completion of the course is a legal requirement in order to operate and offer these services commercially, so where better to obtain it then one of the leading CAA accreditors in the UK. You will receive breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee throughout the days of the course.
Overview of course format:
- Online learning package
- Ground school course (2.5 days)
- Operations manual guidance
- Flight planning and risk assessment exercise
- Operations manual assessment Operational evaluation (flight test)
If you are interested in the use of UAV's within your business then this is the course for you. Sign up quick as spaces on each course are limited and will go quickly.
Venue: Visualisation Centre , Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
Cost: £995 + VAT GBP
You can register to attend here
Visualisation CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9RTloop Networking - Free, friendly business networking for the Black Country
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07/02/2017What loop Networking are about...
They are a collective of local Black Country businesses who want to network in a friendly, relaxed environment. They want you to be free to meet people, talk business and make connections, it is as simple as that. So why not go along, join in and see what they are all about.
Everyone is welcome to attend, doesn't matter if your business is currently just an idea or you run a global powerhouse.
They meet on the first Tuesday of every month between 10am and 12pm.
You can find them at the Dudley Arms and there is no charge for their events.
If you would like to attend or find out more about loop Networking, please click here
The Dudley ArmsWolverhampton RoadHimleyDY3 4LBNatwest #Boost startup surgery
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07/02/2017
Are you thinking about starting a business or have you recently set up a business and need some support with banking, protection or finance? Natwest are holding a business start up surgery where they can offer support and guidance across a wide range of financial services to help get your business started or to help your existing business grow.
Register your interest and then drop in at anytime during surgery hours to meet with one of their local business team.
Book your free place here
Natwest, Merry Hill BranchL77 Merry Hill CentreBrierley HillDudley, DY5 1QQManufacturing Support Drop in Sessions
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07/02/2017We are offering Small to Medium size Manufacturers (SME’s) the opportunity to participate in one-to-one reviews with a West Midlands Manufacturing Development Manager to discuss innovation support and funding available to help your business develop and grow through the University of Wolverhampton and its partners.
The drop in sessions will run from 10:30am to 3:30pm with sessions lasting approximately 45 mins each.
Please note these sessions are popular you will need to pre-book your place prior to your visit.
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
Cost: FREE
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9RT08/02/2017 (3 events)
RUSTA approved: Remote pilot certification SUAS
06/02/2017
6 February 2017 9:00 am - 8 February 2017 1:00 pm
The University of Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre is delighted to announce that through a partnering arrangement with the CAA approved Rheinmetall Unmanned Systems Training Academy (RUSTA) it is offering a course leading to Permission for Commercial Operations (PFCO) thus providing commercial drone pilots with the skills and qualification to operate safely and legally in UK airspace.
What is RUSTA’s remote pilot certificate SUAS (RPCS)?
RUSTA’s Remote Pilot Certificate SUAS (RPCS) course is CAA approved and offers training and assessment to SUAS, UAV or drone operators that wish to obtain a PFCO from the CAA. The RPCS course is designed to teach you the skills required to confidently fly within the safety standards and legal requirements set out by the CAA.
This course has been built from the ground up to give you all the tools you need for a successful future in the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology, and will be delivered by one of RUSTA's trained academy staff, who have prior backgrounds and experience in this field whether military or commercial. The qualification that you receive at the completion of the course is a legal requirement in order to operate and offer these services commercially, so where better to obtain it then one of the leading CAA accreditors in the UK. You will receive breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee throughout the days of the course.
Overview of course format:
- Online learning package
- Ground school course (2.5 days)
- Operations manual guidance
- Flight planning and risk assessment exercise
- Operations manual assessment Operational evaluation (flight test)
If you are interested in the use of UAV's within your business then this is the course for you. Sign up quick as spaces on each course are limited and will go quickly.
Venue: Visualisation Centre , Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
Cost: £995 + VAT GBP
You can register to attend here
Visualisation CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9RTSupporting green business exchange
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08/02/2017Climate-KIC and Innovation Birmingham have the pleasure of inviting you to the Supporting Green Business Exchange event.
The purpose of the event is to exchange good practice and promote co-operation between those supporting the growth of green businesses across the UK and Ireland.
Many programmes and initiatives have emerged in the last five years that help nurture climate-friendly entrepreneurial talent, start-ups and SMEs. The urgency, however, demands that this effort should be joined-up, co-operative and comprehensive.
The Supporting Green Business Exchange will be an opportunity to identify who is working in this area, learn from each other about innovations in how support is being delivered, hear about green business funding and find opportunities to enhance individual services through partnerships.
During the meeting, there will be an option to showcase your programme or initiative through a 3-minute presentation.
Agenda:
11:00 – 12.00pm Arrival, set-up and registration, tea and coffee available
12.00 – 12.30pm Welcome address and keynote presentation
12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch with networking, flash presentations
1.30 – 3.00pm Roundtables, free flow learning exchange
- Table 1: Securing early-stage and scaling investment for green start-ups/SMEs
- Table 2: Nurturing green entrepreneurs
- Table 3: Growing climate innovation clusters
3.00 – 3.30pm Refreshments and networking
3:30 – 5.00pm Plenary panel session: What barriers remain for rapid green business growth and how can we help remove them?
- Perspectives from government, business, research and ‘network agents/support services’.
- Open discussion
5.00 – 6.30pm Reception, with networking, nibbles and drinks.
Venue: iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham Campus, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
iCentrumInnovation Birmingham CampusHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPThe £500 Project to £500,000 Social Enterprise workshop
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08/02/2017
The £500 Project to £500,000 Social Enterprise workshop offers participants the opportunity to gain an insight in to the projects and processes a BCU graduate created to turn a student project in to a successful social enterprise model and platform that aims to be replicated on a national basis across the UK - as well as helps identify the work that can be completed to support the individuals to create start-up commercial and social enterprises in the future.
Venue: Birmingham City University Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Birmingham City UniversityCurzon Building4 Cardigan StreetBirmingham, B4 7BD09/02/2017 (2 events)
BIFM mids-cyber security & data protection, can you afford to get it wrong?
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09/02/2017
Cyber threats are a very real threat to the facilities management industry. With so much of the industry reliant on technology based systems, are you protected and prepared for the innovative ways that criminals are targeting our businesses.
Bringing you three speakers to deliver information, guidance and tips to help educate and protect you and your businesses from cyber criminals in an easy to understand format.
Many people have a responsibility for IT or technology based systems such as CAFM, BIM, CCTV and Security Access systems within our roles. We may be tricked into believing that we have adequate protection as a business. But as criminals get more sophisticated in their attacks, can you afford to miss out on the vital information we want to share with you at this event?
Hosted at Aston University, Conference Aston suite, are pleased to introduce guest speakers:
Gary Sirrell, West Midlands Police Regional Cyber Crime Unit FM – Explains the threats we face, the impact, protecting your business and what the police and government agencies are doing about it.
Mark Lomas, Cyber Protection Expert from Probrand Group - Securing IT, covering off a few example areas to focus on such as email security, ransomware, and the holistic approach to cyber security.
Eddie Allan, Spartan Global Services – With the changes in data protection destruction legislation . How can you ensure you are compliant to avoid huge fines? A guide to compliant destruction, the risks and the effect on business.
Event Timings
16.45 - Registration and networking
17.15 – Welcome - BIFM
17.25 – Gary Sirrell – West Midlands Police Cyber Crime Unit – Threats we face
17.50 – Mark Lomas – Probrand Group - How to protect yourself
18.15 - Eddie Allen – Compliant disposal and your responsibilities – Avoid hefty fines
18.35 - Open Q&A – Ask the experts
18.55 – Networking
19.25 - Close
Please bring plenty of business cards with you. The experts will be on hand for you to ask questions.
Please ensure you book your ticket. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your eventbrite ticket so it can be re-allocated.
The event is bought to you by BIFM Midlands with the support of our sponsors
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Aston UniversityAston TriangleBirmingham, B4 7ET10/02/2017 (1 event)
In conversation with Derek Brewer
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10/02/2017
Join Aston University for their In conversation event with cricketing legend and Aston alumni Derek Brewer on February 10.
Derek will be sharing his wealth of knowledge on commercial banking and leading sporting businesses for the past eleven years. He will then be available for a questions and answer session.
If you would like to submit a question please email abs_alumni@aston.ac.uk before 8th February 2017.
Book your free place here.
Aston UniversityAston Business SchoolBirmingham, B4 7ET13/02/2017 (2 events)
Developing your workforce with apprenticeships
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13/02/2017On 13 February BMet will be hosting an event designed specifically for the SME market to explore how the latest government policy and Apprenticeship levy will affect your business. The session will also include briefings from leading legal and financial advisors to help firms understand any changes within employment law or financial benefits for firms engaging in an apprenticeship programme.
The Apprenticeship levy will be introduced in early 2017 in order to help fund plans for 3 million apprentices in UK businesses by 2020. It will apply to all large companies with a payroll of £3 million and above, to a value of 0.5% of the total company payroll. The levy will be a mandatory payment – if a company doesn’t use the money for their own training purposes then it will be used to support funding for apprenticeships in the SME business community.
The questions that we will be addressing include:
- What is the levy?
- Who has to pay the levy?
- How can I still develop my firm’s apprenticeship programmes?
- What type of apprenticeship programmes are there for my business?
7.30am – 8.00am: Arrival and registration
8.00am – 9.45am: Presentation and roundtable discussions
9.45am – 10.00am: Close and opportunity for a tourThis meeting will provide a unique opportunity to bring together like minded business people to explore how we can support you develop and grow your business.
Cost: Free
You can register to attend here
BMet – Matthew Boulton CollegeJennens RoadBirmingham, B4 7PSLinkedIn for business with GetSet West Midlands
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13/02/2017
Are you making the most of LinkedIn?
As one of the world’s most popular social networks it provides a fantastic opportunity for your business. On 13 February Natwest invite you to attend their seminar which will take an in-depth look at the platform, including how to build a first-class personal profile and company page, how best to reach your target audience and measuring the return on investment of your efforts.
This insightful session will cover:
- The role LinkedIn could play for your business
- Your target audience and how to reach them
- Your personal profile, company page and showcase pages
- LinkedIn advertising and LinkedIn premium
- How to measure return on investment
Book your free place here Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveUniversity of Wolverhampton Science ParkWolverhampton, WV10 9RTEngland14/02/2017 (2 events)
Chamber brunch - How to network
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14/02/2017Does the very thought of networking put you off or do you see it as a great opportunity to grow your business and your contacts ?
If walking into a room of strangers is way outside your comfort zone then start the networking year with a refresher by BodyKraft’s Dawn Owen.
Dawn Owen, Operations Manager is always promoting networking. “The Chamber set me on my networking journey many years ago when I set up my own business and I am now proud to be a Patron with BodyKraft. We are a family business that supports other local families and communities in the Black Country. Growth is continuing for us with ambitions to grow into Warwickshire and Worcestershire in the next couple of years.”Formed in 1998, the family run business specialises in accident repair. The company, that has built the business through relationships, has four branches across the Black Country and is looking to grow further.
On 14 February Dawn invites you to attend a Chamber brunch which will outline how you can use Chamber networking events to build those all important business relationships. Test how you should approach events and how to communicate your message so you can make the best of live networking events.
Presented by: Dawn Owen of BodyKraft
Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
Park Inn BirminghamWest BromwichWest Midlands, B70 6RSLove your business
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14/02/2017Running a business is always a balance between getting involved with the day-to-day and making good decisions for the future growth and sustainability of your firm. It takes time and effort to find and access good quality advice and support.
On 14 February, Walsall College Hub invite you to attend and have conversations with a range of professionals from council teams, local organisations, other business leaders and representatives from business service trades such as banking and legal?
Choose which professionals you would like to meet, sit down for five minutes to access their expertise and information, and walk away with a full list of contact details so you can follow up later.
Partners Already Confirmed:
- Business Rates Team
- Walsall Council Planning Team
- Trading Standards
- Department for International Trade
- University of Wolverhampton (IPSS and Becci teams)
- Get Set for Growth
- GTG Training
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Walsall Works
- Black Country Growth Hub
- University of Aston
- Performance through People
- Enoch Evans Solicitors
- Walsall College
- Black Country Chamber of Commerce
- BCRS Business loans
- Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Walsall College Business HubLittleton Street WestWalsall, WS2 8ES15/02/2017 (1 event)
Chamber brunch - How to network
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15/02/2017Does the very thought of networking put you off? Or do you see it as a great opportunity to grow your business and your contacts? If walking into a room of strangers is outside your comfort zone then start the networking year with a refresher by BodyKraft’s Dawn Owen.
Dawn Owen, Operations Manager at BodyKraft, is always promoting networking: “The Chamber set me on my networking journey many years ago when I set up my own business and I am now proud to be a Patron with BodyKraft. We are a family business that supports other local families and communities in the Black Country. Growth is continuing for us with ambitions to grow into Warwickshire and Worcestershire in the next couple of years.” Formed in 1998, the family run business specialises in accident repair. The company, that has built the business through relationships, has four branches across the Black Country and is looking to grow further.
On 15 February, Dawn will outline how you can use Chamber networking events to build those all important business relationships, test how you should approach events and offer insight into how to communicate your message so you can make the best of live networking events.
Presented by: Dawn Owen of BodyKraft
Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
Park Inn Birmingham West M5 Jct 1West Bromwich, B70 6RS16/02/2017 (3 events)
Fresh Perspectives: The changing face of customer loyalty
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16/02/2017Re-examining the customer experience
The customer experience landscape is rapidly changing and with increasing customer expectations it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive.
On 16 February, Aston Business Business School are inviting you to attend this event which aims to examine the changing loyalty landscape and question some embedded assumptions about loyalty. In addition, with the increasing emphasis on understanding customer emotions, they will consider the best way to think about customer emotions and measuring them.
Book your free place here.
Aston UniversityAston Business SchoolAston TriangleBirmingham, B4 7ETThe changing face of customer loyalty
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16/02/2017
Re-examining the Customer Experience
On 16 February, Aston Business School invite you to attend this session which will examine the changing loyalty landscape and question some embedded assumptions about loyalty.
The customer experience landscape is rapidly changing and with increasing customer expectations it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive. In addition, with the increasing emphasis on understanding customer emotions, it will consider the best way to think about customer emotions and measuring them.
If you have a customer focus, then this presentation is relevant. This session is designed to challenge embedded assumptions within CX about loyalty, emotions and measurement.
You can register to attend here
Aston Business SchoolAston TriangleBirmingham, B4 7ETGo karting with future alliance & junior lawyer division
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16/02/2017
On 16 February,Future Alliance will be hosting a Go-karting endurance race and invite you to attend.
Upon attending you will be divided into teams of 3 and each person in the team will have the chance to have 5 laps as a qualifier, following a safety briefing. The results of the qualifying laps will determine pole position for the endurance race. Each team will then race for approximately 50 minutes with the winning team being the team with the most laps completed. There will be a prize for the winning team, following the race.
Cost = £20+VAT
You can register to attend here
Full Throttle RacewayBlock G, Bays 2 & 3, The Stourbridge EstateMill Race LaneStourbridge, DY8 1JN17/02/2017 (4 events)
The industrial strategy green paper
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17/02/2017
On Friday 17 February, the chamber is holding their first consultation event and they would like to encourage businesses to come along and have their say.
Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for a comprehensive regional economic development strategy and have identified key areas that need to be addressed. This includes a greater share of capital investment in the Midlands, a focus on the future of intelligent manufacturing, investment in infrastructure development and support to develop skills.
There will be a second event detailing the chamber’s regional response relating to the industrial strategy green paper on Friday March 17 before sending a report before the consultation deadline in April.
Free to attend for Chamber members & non members
If you would like to attend, register here
Copthorne Hotel Merry HillLevel Street,Brierley HillWest Midlands, DY5 1URAston University photonics workshop
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17/02/2017
Aston Institute of Photonics Technologies' workshop: ‘Making light work for you’
On 17 February, Aston University invite you to attend a tour of the Photonics Institute’s laboratories and find out more about the department’s research projects.
Learn about the support available for small, local companies and how to access this through the university’s various schemes
Hear from company employees about research done in collaboration with the Institute during previous European regional projects
Free to attend
If you wish to attend please email: j.azzan@aston.ac.uk
Aston UniversityBirmingham, B4 7ETBusiness starts here - How to get a business idea off the ground
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17/02/2017
On 17 February, Dudley libraries invite you to attend this event which will help you to learn how to develop a business strategy, finance your business, and how to take the first steps towards becoming your own boss. Interactive and productive 2 hours led by a local business leader who runs some successful companies of his own.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Dudley LibrarySt James's RoadDudley, DY1 1HRHelp to shape the future of Sandwell...
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17/02/2017On Friday 17 February you are invited to attend an interactive stakeholder event taking place at West Bromwich Town Hall.
Sandwell Council is keen to work with local businesses and employers to gain their views and opinions which will help to shape the future of the Sandwell borough.
The event is a drop-in session between 10am – 1pm when the council's Facing the Future team will seek your views on a number of aspirations linked to a 2030 vision for Sandwell.
This session is part of a wider engagement process that will help shape the borough’s ambitions for the future.
As this is a drop-in session you can attend any time between 10am and 1 pm but it is advised you please allow a minimum of one hour to fully contribute. A delegate sheet containing further information will be given to you on arrival. Your views are important to the council so we look forward to seeing you there.
If you would like to attend and help to shape Sandwell's future and give your company's views and opinions please email facingthefuture_team@sandwell.gov.uk
If you cannot attend please forward this invite to a colleague who can represent your company.
West Bromwich Town HallHigh StreetWest Bromwich , B70 8DT20/02/2017 (1 event)
E4F Scaling up workshop
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20/02/2017 – 21/02/2017On Monday and Tuesday 20 -21 February, Entrepreneurs for the Future invite you to attend a scaling up workshop at Universities Centre.
This interactive session introduces the eight key pillars on how to navigate and address the main challenges for a start-up as they grow from product development, to funding and sales and then ultimately into new territories.
This is an opportunity to get a better view on how to sail safely through scaling up and managing into accelerated growth of your start-up business. The content will also help significantly in a preparing for a successful investor pitch.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Universities CentreFaraday WharfHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BB21/02/2017 (3 events)
E4F Scaling up workshop
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20/02/2017 – 21/02/2017On Monday and Tuesday 20 -21 February, Entrepreneurs for the Future invite you to attend a scaling up workshop at Universities Centre.
This interactive session introduces the eight key pillars on how to navigate and address the main challenges for a start-up as they grow from product development, to funding and sales and then ultimately into new territories.
This is an opportunity to get a better view on how to sail safely through scaling up and managing into accelerated growth of your start-up business. The content will also help significantly in a preparing for a successful investor pitch.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Universities CentreFaraday WharfHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BBLinkedin for business - In partnership with NatWest
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21/02/2017Are you making the most of LinkedIn?
As one of the world’s most popular social networks it provides a fantastic opportunity for your business. On Tuesday 21 February, Natwest invites you to attend a session which aims to take an in-depth look at the platform, including how to build a first-class personal profile and company page, how best to reach your target audience and measuring the return on investment of your efforts.
This insightful session will cover:
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The role LinkedIn could play for your business
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Your target audience and how to reach them
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Your personal profile, company page and showcase pages
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LinkedIn advertising and LinkedIn premium
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How to measure return on investment
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
RBS2 St Philips PlaceBirmingham, B3 2RBSEO for growth - In partnership with NatWest
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21/02/2017On Tuesday 21 February, Natwest invite you to attend a this practical session, where you will be guided through good search engine optimization practices to help you boost your business's online profile.
Gaining strong visibility and authority and positions on search engines can feel a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, with many elements needing to work together effectively - and often over many months - to gain you exposure.
This session will cover:
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What is search engine optimization
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Benefits of search engine optimization
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Getting started - keyword research
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Structure your website for best results
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On-page and off-page optimisation
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Increasing your visibility
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Tools for analysis and measurement
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
RBS2 St Philips PlaceBirmingham,B3 2RB-
22/02/2017 (6 events)
BIM workshop – “Meet the Keepmoat BIM team”
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22/02/2017
On Wednesday 22 February, Black Country manufacturers and component suppliers are invited to attend a special insight workshop to help them get to grips with essential digital engineering skills that future industry needs and learn how to seize opportunities that building information modelling (BIM) presents.
With the BIM mandate now in force for public sector projects, Sandwell Council and housing framework partner, Keepmoat have lined up a valuable morning session themed around the latest council housing development in Oxford Road, West Bromwich.
BIM experts and total beginners can share BIM lessons learned, essential BIM deliverables, work-winning opportunities, supply chain expectations, technology challenges faced and pitfalls to avoid.
Attending this workshop will allow you to:
- Learn about your BIM roadmap, work-winning opportunities and new routes to market
- Hear about Sandwell Council’s BIM strategy aligned to its regeneration projects
- Meet design and specification decision-makers from leading UK housing developer – Keepmoat, who are involved in multi- million cross-region housing schemes (including Sandwell’s new Oxford Road development in West Bromwich)
- Meet industry experts already tasked with implementing digital engineering and BIM technology
- Hear about relevant financial support (subject to eligibility) for developing your BIM technology skills and BIM objects
- Network with likeminded business professionals including engineers and product designers from the housing sector.
Sandwell Council’s BIM workshop is ideal for business owners, directors, product engineers, designers and business development professionals.
Where:- Sandwell Council House, Annexe 1, Council Chambers, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE
When:- Wednesday 22 February 2017 – timings 08:00 – 12:30 (registration starts from 07:50)
It’s free to attend and demand for places will be high. Sign up now by emailing Sandwell Council’s Steve Massey: (stephen_massey@sandwell.gov.uk) or telephone Steve on 07929 353232
Sandwell Council HouseAnnexe 1, Council ChambersFreeth StreetOldbury, B69 3DENegotiating Brexit: A story of politics versus economics
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22/02/2017
On Wednesday 22 February, the first in a series of breakfast events from SimkissGuy Recruitment Ltd in partnership with Aston Business School, invite you to an gain insight and discuss the latest business issues with expert speakers. Dr Andrew Glencross will set out what the policy trade-offs look like for different Brexit scenarios and explains whether politics or economics will determine the final outcome.
Book your free place here.
The Colmore Building20 Colmore CircusQueenswayBirmingham , B4 6ATThe strategic leadership programme 2017
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22/02/2017Black Country Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting leaders across the region to challenge their approach to their respective businesses.
On Wednesday 22 February, the Chamber is running an exclusive programme to develop the leadership and management skills of CEO’s, MD’s and Senior Managers. This course is aimed at supporting business growth and inspiring leaders throughout the region. As managers and leaders, it is key to invest in your own development. The learning experience involves gaining a bank of invaluable tools that can be applied to a variety of situations.
Not only will you gain knowledge and hone your skills, you will also have the opportunity to interact with other companies and share experiences to enhance your learning even further.
This programme consists of six whole day training sessions and six one-to-one coaching sessions over a 10-month period. This is all delivered by a professional facilitator, Wendyanne Shapiro, with significant experience within both the manufacturing and services sectors.
The exclusive one-to-one coaching sessions are an opportunity to develop the learning process even further. The one-hour meetings with Wendyanne Shapiro between the workshops push you to think about putting the theory into practice and discussing real life examples in your business. Delegates will also have access to a range of masterclasses covering a range of subject areas such as process improvement and customer experiences.
Workshop Content:
- Workshop 1 - Understanding yourself
- Workshop 2 - Managing, leading and coaching
- Workshop 3 - High performing teams
- Workshop 4 – Managing and leading change
- Workshop 5 - Culture and values
- Workshop 6 - Strategy, vision and transformation
Cost: Chamber members £1500+VAT - non members £1750+VAT
You can register to attend here
Creative Industries Centre Wolverhampton Science Park GlaishMammoth DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9TGBlockconf UK– Birmingham
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22/02/2017Blockchain the future of industry and goverments
Are you interested in blockchain technology and how it will effect industry?
Welcome to Birminghams biggest blockchain event
Blockconf UK is an event dedicated to bringing techies & businesses up to date with the blockchain industry.
On Wednesday 22 February, Blockconf UK invite you to attend a two day conference with keynote speakers, panel members, demos and networking. Topics disscussed will be ‘What is blockchain?’ and ‘Whats happened so far’, ‘What are the current most exciting areas of blockchain development’ and ‘Looking forward what can we expect in the next few years’
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
iCentrumInnovation BirminghamHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPExport clinic
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22/02/2017
Free drop in clinic
Are you considering exporting or are you interested in discovering what help and support is available?
On Wednesday 22 February, Department for International Trade team based in Worcestershire are holding a free one to one export clinic in Wyre Forest to help local companies to grow in international markets.
Why export? Research shows that businesses that selling overseas has became 34% more productive in their first year, whilst those already selling overseas achieve 59% faster productivity growth than non-exporters.
Why attend?
• Find out more about exporting and the benefits it can bring to your business
• Speak to the team of International Trade Advisers and receive advice on how to export, or how to increase your export sales
• Discover how to maximise Department for International Trade global network of embassies and consulates to increase your market knowledge, presence and sales
• Learn about the services and support which are available from the government to help you to export
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Wyre Forest Business Solutions CentreWyre Forest HouseFinepoint WayKidderminster, DY11 7WFAston business network small business growth
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22/02/2017
On Wednesday 22 February, you are invited to join Aston Business School as they welcome the new Aston Programme for Small Business Growth cohort. Hear alumni sharing their highlights and if you are considering applying for the autumn programme there will be opportunity to ask questions.
They will be joined by John Holder, a small business marketing strategist from Profit-Growth Unlimited. John will present Stop Wasting Money on Ineffectual Marketing introducing you to the fundamentals of marketing and the buyers journey.
Free to attend
Book your free place here.
Aston UniversityAston Business SchoolBirmingham , B4 7ET23/02/2017 (1 event)
2017 New year's resolution - Making my business work for me!
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23/02/2017
Is your business really working for you and your family?
What plans do you have for the future?
On Thursday 23 February, Prosperity Wealth, Poole Waterfield & NatWest would like to invite you to our presentation on solutions in the SME market which will be of particular interest for business owners, both personally and as an employer.
Experts in this area have years of experience, many ideas and access to a wide range of solutions and we would like to share some of these with you.
Key areas include:
- Extracting profit out of your company in a tax efficient manner
- How pensions can be used in your company to improve tax efficiency
- Succession & exit plans post-Brexit
- De-risking strategies to consider
- What support is available to help you achieve these aspirations – Raising finance
08:00am – 8.30am – Registration and Tea / coffee & breakfast baps
8.30am – 9.45am – Presentations
9.45am – 10.30am – Q&A’s, informal chat, close
Take time out and see how much value can be added to your business.
The Dudley ArmsWolverhampton RoadHimley , DY3 4LB27/02/2017 (1 event)
Natwest #Boost startup surgery, Queens Square branch
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27/02/2017Are you thinking about starting a business or have you recently set up a business and need some support with banking, protection or finance?
On Monday 27 February, Natwest are holding a business start up surgery where they can offer support and guidance across a wide range of financial services to help get your business started or to help your existing business grow.
Register your interest and then drop in at anytime during surgery hours to meet with one of their local business team.
Book your free place here
NatwestQueens SquareWolverhampton, WV1 1TL28/02/2017 (5 events)
Cyber Security: How safe is your business?
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28/02/2017The risk is real
Is your business and personal data secure?
On Tuesday 28 February, Wyre Forest Business Solutions Centre in partnership with North Worcestershire Economic Development & Regeneration are providing you with an opportunity to attend an event that will:
- Help you identify cyber threats
- Explain threats and how to avoid them
- Offer workable solutions to protect your business and personal data
- Explain how you can help to maximise business continuity.
The event is targeted at SME’s in Wyre Forest with speakers from:
- West Mercia Police
- University of Wolverhampton
- CyberGuard (OGL)
- Sutcliffe & Co.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Wyre Forest Business Solutions CentreWyre Forest HouseFinepoint WayKidderminster, Worcestershire,, DY11 7WFChamber information session
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28/02/2017
Making your website work for you - The inside view from the Express and Star digital team with Newsroom tour.On Tuesday 28 February, the digital team from the Express and Star would like to meet local businesses to explore how they can help with how websites are being used. This workshop will look at the way the Express and Star approaches its website and will share their experiences to help chamber members to use their websites effectively. Discuss what questions you should ask when developing your website and how to actively attract visitors and increase your digital reach.
Outline Schedule
9:30am – 10:00am Registration and tea or coffee with networking
10:00am Welcome by Print Managing Director Graeme Clifford with overview of the Express & Star media
10:15am – MNA Digial Workshop with Digital Managing Director Andy Hill
11:15am – Group splits into two for tours of the Newsroom and the Digital Media specialisation.
(Groups then swop around)
12noon – Meet back in the board room for a light lunch – networking and a chance to ask questions of the Express & Star teams.
The event will end at 12:30pm.Cost: Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
Express & Star51-53 Queen StreetWolverhampton , WV1 1ESChamber information workshop - Making your website work for you
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28/02/2017On Tuesday 28 February, the digital team from the Express and Star want to meet local businesses to explore how they can help ensure their websites are being used effectively. This workshop will look at the way the Express & Star uses a range of digital tools and will see the team share their experiences to help chamber members to get the most from their websites.
Free to passport holders, £10+VAT for chamber members and £20+VAT for non-members
If you would like to attend please click here
Express & Star51- 53 Queen StreetWolverhampton, WV1 1ESE4F Value selling workshop
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28/02/2017On Tuesday 28 February, Andy Honess of Jump XL is hosting a workshop that will set the sales challenge in context of your strategic business plan and finding funding – but the core focus is on the 7 top tips to improve the control, management and predictability of your sales efforts.
The session is targeted at Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors and Heads of Sales. This will give you an insight into: improving the sales sections of your investor pitches, the type of sales employees you will need, and allow you to vastly improve your qualification and time management of where you focus your time, effort and money.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Universities CentreFaraday WharfHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BBIn conversation with Dr Eva Eisenschimmel
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28/02/2017On Wednesday 28 February, Aston Business School are hosting an In Conversation event with marketer and Aston alumna Dr Eva Eisenschimmel. She has been invited to share her expertise and passion for customers, brands, digital engagement and building diverse teams at work.
Book your free place here.
Aston UniversityAston Business SchoolBirmingham, B4 7ET
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