News
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 July 2016
01/07/2016 (1 event)
Cyber crime - Keeping your business safe
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01/07/2016Cyber Crime is one of the largest growing threats to businesses in the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics there are 2.5 million cyber crimes committed per year so this is a subject that can't be ignored.
Natwest Business Banking is combining with West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit & Think Sandwell to raise awareness of cyber crime - How it could effect your business and you as an individual.
This event is completely free of charge to attend.
9:30am Registration and tea/coffee
10:00am to 10:25am - Presentation by Detective Sergeant Gary Sirrell who will talk about the current cyber threat landscape and the UK Cyber Strategy
10:25am to 10:45am - Presentation by Amrik Singh from Vibrant Networks on how to protect your business from cyber threats
10:45am to 11:00am - Q & A then Close
We look forward to seeing you there.
Register here.
Sandwell Business Solutions CentreCAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwick , B66 3LX04/07/2016 (1 event)
The essential guide to letters of credit for exporters
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04/07/2016
The Essential Guide to Letters of Credit (A practical workshop for exporters)
Our Essential Guide to Letters of Credit one day workshop is aimed all key people involved in handling Letters of Credit, ie: export sales, project teams, export managers, administrators, finance teams, shipping and customer services.
The training will ultimately help you to
• understand how letters of credit work
• confidently request letters of credit from overseas buyers
• incorporate workable and favourable terms for your business
• prepare documents which comply with the most challenging of terms and most importantly......
• REDUCE BANK FEES AND TIME SPENT ON ADMINISTRATION!
Delegates will receive training delivered in a highly interactive, practical and engaging format delivered by an experienced practitioner in letters of credit.
The training will include a range of recent letters of credit case studies with a focus on how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Bring along your own examples for discussion and we can help you to develop your future strategy for managing L/Cs!
All delegates will receive detailed course notes (including templates and checklists) and copies of the presentation slides. You will also receive a complimentary copy of the ICC ‘rules’ UCP 600.Venue: TBC Dudley or Wolverhampton area
£200 +VAT per Chamber member; £250 +VAT for non-members
You can register your interest here
TBC06/07/2016 (4 events)
Chamber networking breakfast
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06/07/2016
The monthly breakfast networking event.
This event is a chance to introduce yourself to other Chamber members, to hear from local businesses and build up your contacts.
The Wolverhampton Business Breakfast Club meets from 7am to 8.45am on the first Wednesday of each month at The Goldthorn Hotel and Leisure Club, Penn Road, Wolverhampton. If you want to create new business opportunities; improve your understanding of doing business in Wolverhampton or simply meet fellow business people for breakfast then this is a great place to start. A sit down buffet breakfast followed by a short topic of interest.
This months speaker is Cherry Shine from Wolverhampton Bid
Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
The Goldthorn Hotel and Leisure ClubPenn RoadWolverhampton, WV3 OERTITAN partnership STEM fair
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06/07/2016
Supported by The BIG BANG Near Me Programme
Titan Partnership Ltd are proud to announce the 2016 STEM fair.
This is set to be an exciting year as we have the BIG Bang Near Me programme supporting us, so we hope to have really interesting projects and workshops this year.
Guest presenter Simon Watt is a biologist, writer, science communicator, comedian and TV presenter. TV presenter for Inside
Nature’s Giants, director of Ready, Steady,
Science and chairman of the Ugly Animal Protection Society. Simon will be bringing along his ugly animal roadshow.
Companies include Jaguar Land Rover, Carillion, Learn By Design, Atkins Global Engineering, Black Country Atelier, BAM Construction & Daden Ltd
This is an amazing year for STEM, with Tim Peake arriving on the space station and new announcements and breakthroughs every day in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
If you are interested in getting involved to sponsor, participate or lead a workshop please email ranjit.garcha@titan.org.uk
Venue: Innovation Birmingham Campus, iCentrum, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Innovation Birmingham CampusiCentrumHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPBusiness start-up seminar
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06/07/2016
This event will provide tailored help and support to individuals who want to set up and run their own successful new business.
The event will cover a variety of topics including:
- Is it right for you
- Business Planning
- Legal status and legalities
- Taxation
- Next steps
The seminar offers a structured approach to identifying opportunities, planning for success and ensuring a better chance of survival.
Venue: Sandwell Business Solutions Centre, Cap Centre, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Sandwell Business Solutions CentreCAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwick , B66 3LXExporting is for everyone
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06/07/2016
Small Businesses, Micro Businesses and Sole Traders can Export too. Virgin StartUp have teamed up with UKTI to support their ‘Exporting is Great’ campaign and we want to show you just how great selling overseas can be for your business regardless of size. Come along to our ‘Exporting is for Everyone’ event and find out how it can work for you. The event is run by UKTI and the University of Wolverhampton who are a delivery agent for Virgin StartUp. Our aim is to show you how easy and accesible exporting can be through a series of talks and opportunities to network and ask questions.
The evening will kick off with registration, networking and refreshments at 5.30pm followed by:
- 6pm - Welcome and information on Virgin StartUp.
- 6.10pm - Presentation from UKTI.
- 6.30pm - Presentation focused on digital marketing when considering markets outside of the UK.
- 6.45pm - Case Studies followed by opportunities for Q & A and further networking.
- 7.10pm - One to One sessions with UKTI represenatives.
If you would like to book a 10 minute slot to speak to a UKTI representative, please email r.judehelwell@wlv.ac.uk to book.
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands ,07/07/2016 (2 events)
Cyber Digital Seminar
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07/07/2016
Cyber Digital seminar: cyber security
Digital technology is all around us, and we continue to see advancements in how it can improve our daily lives, be it in a personal or professional capacity.
As thedigital world moves at pace, cyber security is an important part of the overall revolution.
Our seminar will provide an overview of cyber security, how best to protest yourself online and defend yourselves and your busineses from the threats of social engineering, phishing, malicious software, data theft and invoice fraud. Please join us for what promises to be an insightful morning.
Venue: Halesowen Golf Club, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8QF
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Halesowen Golf ClubHalesowenWest Midlands, B62 8QFHS2 supply chain
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07/07/2016HS2 Ltd will host 11 roadshow events across the UK, meeting companies interested in exploring the thousands of supply chain opportunities created by HS2.
Through presentations, face-to-face time with HS2 experts and networking, participants will hear from, and meet with, the HS2 teams and industry partners responsible for Supply Chain, Health and Safety, Community Relations, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Skills, Employment and Education and Environment. At each event participants will discover the scale and timing of contracts and what their business needs to do to get ready to bid.
The West Midlands Roadshow will take place in Coventry on Thursday 7 July.
The event will be held at The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Ansty Park, Coventry, Warwickshire CV7 9JU
Registration and information about other roadshow events can be found here.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)Ansty ParkCoventry , CV7 9JU08/07/2016 (1 event)
Digital skills academy
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08/07/2016
The Digital Skills Academy is a collaboration between Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre and OutserveWeb, created to improve the digital skills of businesses throughout the region. Connect with some of the leading specialists in the area and develop the necessary skills to move your Digital Marketing forward.
These half day workshops will cover different topics each month:
- Email Marketing on Friday 8th July
- Blogging and Content Marketing on Friday 5th August
- Youtube and Video Marketing on Friday 2nd September
The Digital Skills Academy Programme provides:
- Monthly workshops on a variety of digital marketing topics
- Resources to support all learning
- An online group for discussion and support
- Certificates for all workshops attended
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, WV10 9RT
Monthly workshop £67+VAT. Individual workshop £115+VATYou can register to attend hereWolverhampton Business Solutions CentreUniversity of Wolverhampton Science ParkGlaisher DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9RT11/07/2016 (1 event)
High speed rail: Attracting the brightest and the best
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11/07/2016Across the sector, the challenge of recruitment and retention is an industry-wide priority. In recent months the Transport Industry Skills Strategy (TISS) and the Rail Supply Group (RSG) Sector Strategy have both sought to address this, with high speed rail identified as a primary opportunity to upskill the industry and diversify the sort of people that it attracts, to ensure we are tapping into the widest possible talent pool.
Taking place in Birmingham, the conference will look to explore how the industry can encourage diversity in the rail sector.
Read more about this event on our news pages
This High Speed Rail Industry Leaders conference is a free, invitation only event. Please book your place here
Think Tank - Birmingham Science MuseumCurzon StreetBirmingham, B4 7XG12/07/2016 (3 events)
Improving productivity for manufacturing SMEs
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12/07/2016Here at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) we’re always keen to find ways to help you grow your business.
As one way of making this happen, we’d like to invite you along to our monthly event tailored to manufacturing SMEs.
Why attend?
Our Manufacturing Operational Efficiency team can offer direct and practical support to SMEs who want to:
- Improve operational efficiency (quality, cost & delivery)
- Adopt the latest manufacturing technologies
- De-risk investment in new product development
- Access funding to support business improvement/capability enhancement
At this event, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Have a 1-to-1 discussion with one of our experienced manufacturing practitioners, to see how we can help you
- Find out how to access Government-backed funding for SMEs
- Arrange a complimentary follow up line walk of your production facility from one of the MTC's experts - let a fresh pair of eyes help identify and agree key issues and opportunities for continuous, sustainable process improvement in your design & manufacturing processes
- Join the MTC 'SME Productivity Club'
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the support you can access through the Manufacturing Technology Centre, and take a tour of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and virtual reality suite.
Venue: The Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 9JU
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
The Manufacturing Technology CentreCoventryWarwickshire, CV7 9JUIs your business prepared for auto enrolment?
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12/07/2016Is Your Business Prepared for Auto Enrolment?
This event can help you meet your auto enrolment duties.
To help people save for their retirement, the Government requires companies to automatically enrol their employees into a workplace pension scheme. You will need to take action.
To find out what you should be doing, you are invited to a free seminar, hosted by Thomas Morgan DipPFS, an Independent Financial Adviser from one of the UKs leading financial planning led wealth managers, AFH Wealth Management.
Event timings:
- 9:00am - Arrival and coffee
- 9:30am - Welcome and introduction to the Black country Growth Hub
- 9:40am - What does Auto Enrolment mean for your business?
- 10:40am - Q&A, plus one-to-one's
At Black Country Growth Hub Wolverhampton
AFH Wealth Management is a trading style of AFH Independent Financial Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Financial Services Register no. 216704. Registered in England and Wales. Company no. 04049180. Registered Office: AFH House, Buntsford Drive, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JE.
AFH Independent Financial Services Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AFH Financial Group Plc (company no: 07638831).
Black Country Growth Hub WolverhamptonDevelopment CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhampton , WV10 9RTChamber afternoon networks
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12/07/2016
Our monthly early evening networking event. This event is a chance to introduce yourself to other Chamber members, to hear from local businesses and build up your contacts.
Venue: TBC
Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
TBC14/07/2016 (6 events)
Carillion: Paradise Circus opportunity special
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14/07/2016
FinditinBirmingham Breakfast and Networking MeetingBusinesses have an exclusive chance to supply one of the biggest names in infrastructure and construction next month and meet key buyers on a whole range of works packages still available for Birmingham’s £500m regeneration scheme, Paradise Circus.West Midlands based, construction giant, Carillion wants to engage with the local construction supply chain at FinditinBirmingham’s monthly breakfast and networking meeting.Carillion are looking to fill the following works packages:o Mechanical & Electrical Works (Sub-contracted to JS Wright & JT Hawkes) more details to followo Groundworks (Sub-contracted to Churngold) more details to followo Metalworko Podium Waterproofingo Brickworko Painting & Decoratingo Fit Outo Concrete Repairso Street Lightingo Public Realm WorksWhen? Thursday 14 July 2016
Where? Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Cost? £15.00 + Vat
How do I sign up? Register or log on finditinbirmingham then go to their events section.
Council HouseVictoria SquareBirmingham , B1 1BBMeet the HS2 (BIM) design team
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14/07/2016The joint event being hosted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and HS2 Ltd alongside business support partners, Black Country Growth Hub are holding a special event on Thursday 14 July 2016, enabling the regions firms to meet the specifiers and specialist engineers charged with designing the first phase of the London-Birmingham high speed rail project.
This is a must-attend event for business owners, directors, engineers, product designers, business development professionals and prospective suppliers looking to win work, forge links, get fit and ready to supply current and future rail improvement projects set for our region. This is essential knowledge to help you succeed and It’s FREE to attend.
At the free event, which takes place from 8:00am to 12 noon at the Sandwell Business Solutions Centre at the BIM Technology & Skills Development Suite (CAP Centre, Windmill Lane, Smethwick B66 3LX)
To sign up to attend - e-mail Sandwell Council’s Steve Massey at stephen_massey@sandwell.gov.uk and be sure to mention if you’d like to apply for a 10 minute CPD slot with HS2’s design experts. Alternatively you can call Steve on 07929 353232 to book your place
Meet the HS2 (BIM) Design team kindly supported by
Sandwell Business Solutions CentreCAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwick , B66 3LXLearnings from the first low carbon truck demonstration
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14/07/2016Innovate UK are to hold an event focused on dissemination of learning and future plans for low emission freight.
Innovate UK and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), funded the first Low Carbon Truck Demonstration project which started in 2013 and was led by Department for Transport (DfT), Freight team. The results and observations are now available to share with the wider transport community. Innovate UK invite you to join them on the 14 July in Birmingham to see presentations from project leaders and observers - Cenex and LowCVP.
The day will see an informed agenda which will disseminate project outcomes as well as analysis of fleet data, and also related studies funded by DfT Freight targeting a better understanding of carbon reductions from various technologies.
Venue: The National Motorcycle Museum, Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands B92 0EJ
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
The National Motorcycle MuseumBickenhilSolihull, B92 0EJTech success: You focus on growth, we’ll do the rest!
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14/07/2016Are you an early stage business wondering at what stage you should seek professional advice?
On Thursday 14 July, PwC, Eversheds, Craigie Capital and Rangewell are giving start-ups and fast growing businesses free access to professional advisers who can offer practical guidance to help make growing your business a little less challenging.
Google’s Digital Garage will also be delivering free digital skills masterclasses on reaching customers online and knowing your business through Google Analytics.
With over 20 professional advisers exhibiting at the event, it will be an opportunity to network in an informal environment as well as hear from an expert panel on the opportunities and challenges around scaling your business.
Birmingham is experiencing a period of rapid growth and investment and tech innovation is at the heart of this.
Come and join us for pizza and beer and the opportunity to network with market leading service providers.
Agenda:
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Exhibitor set-up
- 4:00pm – 4:40pm: Google Digital Garage Workshop One: Reach New Customers Online
- 4:50pm – 5:20pm: Google Digital Garage Workshop Two: Know your Business with Google Analytics
- 5:30pm: Registration for Tech Success Event
- 6:15pm: Welcome Speeches and Panel
- 7:15pm: Pizza and beer, exhibitions and networking
Venue: Innovation Birmingham Campus, iCentrum, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Innovation Birmingham CampusiCentrumHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPBlack Country day
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14/07/2016Our monthly early evening networking event to celebrate Black Country Day with businesses. This event is a chance to introduce yourself to other Chamber members, to hear from local businesses and build up your contacts
Venue: Wolverhamtpon Business Solutions Centre, Wolverhampton Scinece Park, Glashier Drive, Wolverhampton.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhamtpon Business Solutions CentreWolverhampton Scinece ParkGlashier DriveWolverhampton,Celebrate Black Country day 2016
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14/07/2016In collaboration with the Black Country Growth Hub and the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, the Black Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them for an early evening networking experience to celebrate Black Country Day!
This free event will provide an ideal opportunity for you to meet like-minded professionals in a friendly and informal networking environment, whilst participating in various activities, from business games to competitions. In addition, there will also be the chance to sample some traditional Black Country food and view historical archived images that highlight the heritage of the region.
Please click here to register your place for this free event.
Also, make sure you join in the conversation on social media by tweeting a photo of you and your colleagues with the Black Country flag; just don't forget to use the #MadeInTheBlackCountry hashtag and the @officialBCday handle.
If you would like further information on Black Country Day, or any Black Country Chamber events, please contact them on 01902 912305.
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveUniversity of Wolverhampton Science ParkWolverhampton, WV10 9RTEngland15/07/2016 (2 events)
Brexit – What next?
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15/07/2016Guides and events from Pinsent Masons
The Supply Chains in Practice team would like to invite you to an exclusive manufacturing Brexit event hosted by international law firm Pinsent Masons.
Following the referendum result, businesses are now on notice that the UK is expected to leave the EU.
Pinsent Masons has a dedicated Brexit Advisory Team who have pulled together a range of resources to help support your business in working through the ramifications of Brexit.
The session will cover an explanation of the mechanism under the EU Treaty by which the UK Government initiates the process of withdrawing from the EU and a review of the potential alternative trading arrangements between the EU and the post-Brexit UK. The session will also review the key legal issues which any business should now be considering, including the potential legal implications of Brexit for the manufacturing sector.
We hope that in this period of business uncertainty, this information will help bring some clarity. If you would like to further explore what Brexit means to your business.
Please come along to further explore what Brexit means to your business - Register Now.
*Live Streaming Available*
Can't make 15th July, tune into the live stream - Register Here
WMGUniversity of WarwickCoventry , CV4 7ALHS2 and Your Business
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15/07/2016Find out about the opportunities and benefits HS2 can offer your business.
This month’s speaker at the Ardencote Business Networking event will be Jonathan Lord, the West Midlands Stakeholder & Community Adviser for the HS2 project, welcoming businesses from Warwickshire to the Black Country and further afield to explain the benefits HS2 can offer your business and the growing number of opportunities to work with the Supply Chain
Jonathan will update on the progress of HS2 and answer your questions on the day.
Venue: Ardencote, Lye Green Rd, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8LT
Cost: £17 - £28 GBP
You can register to attend hereArdencoteLye Green RdWarwickWarwickshire, CV35 8LT18/07/2016 (1 event)
Business plan basics
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18/07/2016- WHEN: Monday, 18 July 2016 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Sandwell Business Solutions CentreCAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwick , B66 3LX19/07/2016 (2 events)
Black Country Chamber Brexit Breakfast
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19/07/2016
Black Country Chamber of Commerce invite you give us your views of the post-BREXIT vote landscape.
More details to follow
Venue: West Bromwich Albion FC, The Hawthornes West Bromwich B71 4LF
Free to attend for chamber members & non member
You can register to attend here
West Bromwich Albion FCThe HawthornesWest Bromwich , B71 4LFMeet the University of Wolverhampton procurement team
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19/07/2016This is an opportunity for SME's to meet the Procurement teams from a number of West Midlands Universities. The event will commence with a short presentation on our current social value activity followed by Networking with the Unviersity teams. There will also be opportunities to meet with Social Enterprise West Midlands and IceBlue; the company behind the 'Find it...' websites.
Meet the buyers from: University of Birmingham, University of Warwick, Coventry University, University of Worcester, Aston University, Birmingham City University and University of Wolverhampton. Use the event to learn more about Public Procurement and forthcoming University Procurement activity in the region.
Agenda
- 8.00 - Registration with breakfast baps and drinks
- 8.30 - Welcome address
- 8.40 - Presentation from Universities
- 9.00 - Networking via tables
- 11.00 – Close
Important note: please limit number of attendees to 2 per company and ensure you register as an individual in order for name badges to be arranged
Venue: University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
University of BirminghamEdgbastonBirmingham, B15 2TT20/07/2016 (3 events)
Chamber information sessions
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20/07/2016These FREE sessions are run free of charge for Chamber members, and are delivered exclusively by Chamber members to help you to tap into the vast amount of knowledge and insight that Chamber members can share.
What is Cyber Crime, we hear some much in the media about Cyber Crime but what does it mean, is it going to affect me and my business and what steps can be taken to limit or stop it.
A high level look at this critical business risk and how you can turn prevention to your advantage.Venue: Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Wolverhampton Science Park WV10 9TG
Individual Price: £20.00
You can register to attend here
Black Country Chamber of CommerceWolverhampton Science ParkWolverhampton, WV10 9TGProtecting your Profit through Cyber Security
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20/07/2016During the past 12 months 1 in 3 companies have been affected by cybercrime. The total cost to small businesses is estimated to range from £75,000 - £310,000. 50% of the worst cyber breaches are caused by staff error and could easily be avoided if the appropriate steps had been taken.
Source: Information Security Breaches Survey 2015
With such compelling reports, Cyber Security is a growing theme that every business, regardless of size needs to be aware off. Being cyber secure means that you are protecting your customer's information and protecting your businesses reputation.
We're delighted to offer you a free awareness session in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre. By the end of the session, you'll take-away:
- what threats you and your business face
- an understanding of Cyber Security, including Phishing, safe use of public Wi-Fi, Identity Theft and hacker profiles
- clearly understand what steps to take to improve security
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
FREE to attend
You can register to attendn here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveUniversity of Wolverhampton Science ParkWolverhampton, WV10 9RTSummer tech BBQ
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20/07/2016The annual Summer Tech BBQ is back and we’d like you to join us for an event which is going to see in the summer in style!
Venue: Innovation Birmingham Campus, iCentrum, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Innovation Birmingham CampusiCentrumHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BP21/07/2016 (2 events)
Get connected in Sandwell
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21/07/2016
Sandwell College are pleased to announce their second 'Get connected in Sandwell' networking meeting on Thursday 21 July at Central Campus, 9.30am - 12.30pm.
They have two fantastic guest speakers, Qasim Majid from The Wow Zone and Simon Guest Agency Manager from Google, joining them on the day.
As well as the opportunity for you all to network and get to know one another and lunch.
Check out their #DigitalNugget with WowZone
To book please call 0121 667 5359 or email Events@sandwell.ac.uk
Sandwell CollegeCentral Campus1 Spon LnWest Bromwich , B70 6AWNatwest Funding for Growth Event
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21/07/2016
Are you looking to grow your business? If so join us and Natwest for an informal chat over curry & a pint and meet the Business Banking team.
Do you what to know what grants & funding are available in the Sandwell and Black Country areas? Natwest is delighted that Nicy Morgan from our Business Growth Team will be discussing this and how Think Sandwell supports local businesses.
Agenda
6:00 – 6:30pm Registration and Networking
6:30 – 6:45pm Meet the Business Banking Team and learn how they have helped businesses grow in the local market
6:45 - 7:00pm Think Sandwell presentation
7:00 – 8:00pm Curry & Networking
Come along and mingle over a curry and a drink and take part in this informal business networking. Spaces are limited so make sure you book your place...
Venue: The Red Lion, 190 All Saints Way, West Bromwich, B71 1RH
FREE to attend with optional payment of £10.00 for a 2 course meal needs to be made directly by cash at the venue
You can register to attend here
The Red Lion190 All Saints WayWest BromwichWest Midlands, B71 1RH22/07/2016 (1 event)
Construction connections
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22/07/2016
C.L.M Construction Supplies Ltd are proud to be sponsors of Black Country Chamber Constructing Excellence breakfasts. CLM is a specialist supplier to the UK and Eire Construction Plant Hire Industry with an extensive range of tools, equipment, plant and specialist kit across approximately 1,800 core product lines
.............Black Country Chamber of Commerce aim to engage more with the construction companies and suppliers within the local area to determine how we can be best positioned to provide assistance and growth to the sector...
David Hollywood, Project Director of Carillion the principle contractor are hosting a site visit at the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital. This will is being built on land that is currently bordered by London Street, Heath Street, Grove Lane, Grove Street and Cape Arm Canal in Smethwick. This site visit to one of the Black Countries largest building projects will include a presentation to see how this can impact positively on local employment, the environment and the region’s economy. Find out about new procurement opportunities and how to get involved. Limited to 50 attendees................
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 supply chain
Venue: TBC
£10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
TBC27/07/2016 (2 events)
Digital bootcamp
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27/07/2016Enterprise Nation is running four digital bootcamps across the UK in 2016 aimed at helping small British firms turbo charge their digital skills.
The bootcamps are delivering training and essential skills to thousands of small businesses to revamp their digital capabilities.
Attend this full-day event in Birmingham to learn about:
- Building a home online
- The ins and outs of social media as well as content and digital marketing
- How Cloud Computing can benefit your business
- Preparing for digital tax data
Plus, you will receive £50 per person in Bing ad credits!
Agenda
09.30am: Registration
09.55am: Welcome from Enterprise Nation
Digital basics
10.00am: Go online: First steps to building a home on the web with Nick Leech, digital director, 123-reg
10.40am: Setting up with social media: Create social media accounts and get advice on how to keep them going and growing David Glenwright, JC Social Media
11.10am: Preparing for digital tax data
Under the government’s plans to digitise the tax system, small businesses will be required to submit tax information four times a year via a digital tax account. Ashley Driver from Xero and Ted Comerford from HMRC will explain how to prepare
11.40am: Coffee
Digital marketing
12.00pm Why Your Business Needs SEO with Laura Hogan, Head of Search, RiceMedia
Understand what SEO is, why your business needs it, and how it can treble your ROI.
12.30: Unlocking your Website’s Potential with Matt Fowell, Digital Lead, FiveRivers
A guide to converting more of your web traffic into customers.
1.00pm: Lunch
Digital growth
2.00pm: Cloud computing: Urfaan Azhar will show you how to manage your business in the cloud and from anywhere with Acutec, a specialist IT support, services and solutions provider.
2.30pm: Sorting your storage with Western Digital
3.00pm: Close
About Enterprise Nation
Enterprise Nation is a small business network and business support provider with more 70,000 members. Its aim is to help people turn their good ideas into great businesses – through expert advice, events, acceleration, networking and inspiring books.
We have 20 complimentary tickets for Innovation Birmingham Campus tenants. To claim a complimentary ticket you need to email Keerti on keertir@innovationbham.com who will distribute the promotional code
Venue: Innovation Birmingham Campum, iCentrum, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BP
Tickets are from £10.00 - £35.00
You can register to attend here
Innovation Birmingham CampumiCentrumHolt StreetBirmingham, B7 4BPBusiness Start-Up Training Programme
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27/07/2016 – 03/08/2016If you have a great idea for a business but are not sure what to do next, the Business Start-Up Training Programme could be exactly what you need.
This Programme comprises a series of workshops in July and August 2016 and will cover vital skills for setting up your business, giving you a head start and the confidence to succeed into the future.
The workshops will enable you to:
- Expand your business ideas
- Understand the business planning process
- Decide on what legal information is required
- Learn about your desired market
- Gain understanding on how to manage your finance
- Develop your personal confidence and networking skills
After the four days, you will also have the option of benefitting from two further one-to-one sessions with our dedicated business specialists.
Start your business journey the right way.
Dates
27th and 28th July, 2nd and 3rd August.
Times
Each workshop runs from 4.00pm to 8.30pm.
Workshop Timetable
Each workshop is run by a leading professional and will provide invaluable insight and the tools for starting a business. Delegates are encouraged to evaluate themselves and their business, with a view to fully understanding the impact of setting up a new company
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands, WV1028/07/2016 (2 events)
Business Start-Up Training Programme
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27/07/2016 – 03/08/2016If you have a great idea for a business but are not sure what to do next, the Business Start-Up Training Programme could be exactly what you need.
This Programme comprises a series of workshops in July and August 2016 and will cover vital skills for setting up your business, giving you a head start and the confidence to succeed into the future.
The workshops will enable you to:
- Expand your business ideas
- Understand the business planning process
- Decide on what legal information is required
- Learn about your desired market
- Gain understanding on how to manage your finance
- Develop your personal confidence and networking skills
After the four days, you will also have the option of benefitting from two further one-to-one sessions with our dedicated business specialists.
Start your business journey the right way.
Dates
27th and 28th July, 2nd and 3rd August.
Times
Each workshop runs from 4.00pm to 8.30pm.
Workshop Timetable
Each workshop is run by a leading professional and will provide invaluable insight and the tools for starting a business. Delegates are encouraged to evaluate themselves and their business, with a view to fully understanding the impact of setting up a new company
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands, WV10Chamber breakfast networks
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28/07/2016Our monthly breakfast networking event. This event is a chance to introduce yourself to other Chamber members, to hear from local businesses and build up your contacts.
Venue: Walsall College Hub, Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8ES
Chamber PassPort Free - £10 + VAT per Chamber member & £20 + VAT for non members
You can register to attend here
Walsall College HubLittleton Street WestWalsall , WS2 8ES29/07/2016 (2 events)
Business Start-Up Training Programme
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27/07/2016 – 03/08/2016If you have a great idea for a business but are not sure what to do next, the Business Start-Up Training Programme could be exactly what you need.
This Programme comprises a series of workshops in July and August 2016 and will cover vital skills for setting up your business, giving you a head start and the confidence to succeed into the future.
The workshops will enable you to:
- Expand your business ideas
- Understand the business planning process
- Decide on what legal information is required
- Learn about your desired market
- Gain understanding on how to manage your finance
- Develop your personal confidence and networking skills
After the four days, you will also have the option of benefitting from two further one-to-one sessions with our dedicated business specialists.
Start your business journey the right way.
Dates
27th and 28th July, 2nd and 3rd August.
Times
Each workshop runs from 4.00pm to 8.30pm.
Workshop Timetable
Each workshop is run by a leading professional and will provide invaluable insight and the tools for starting a business. Delegates are encouraged to evaluate themselves and their business, with a view to fully understanding the impact of setting up a new company
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands, WV10Digital Marketing Workshop
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29/07/2016
The Digital Marketing Workshop explores the importance of a having a Digital Marketing Plan for businesses. This first event is free of charge, as part of the Digital Skills Academy which is created to improve the digital skills of businesses throughout the region. Subsequent workshops will be chargeable.
The successful companies of the future will continually use digital marketing strategies to drive their business forward. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of digital marketing including:
- Email marketing
- Social media marketing
- Videos and podcasts
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Google Analytics
Phil Oakley and Andy Harrison will host this event. Philip Oakley is a board member of the UK IT Association and the Professional Institutes Network. He regularly talks for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personal Development and many universities. Andy Harrison is a Digital and Social Media Trainer, who has worked for some of the UK’s largest blue chip companies.
Book now to find out which digital marketing tools are right for your business
Venue: Sandwell Business Solutions Centre, CAP Centre, Windmill Lane, Smethwick B66 3LX
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Sandwell Business Solutions CentreCAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwick, B66 3LX30/07/2016 (1 event)
Business Start-Up Training Programme
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27/07/2016 – 03/08/2016If you have a great idea for a business but are not sure what to do next, the Business Start-Up Training Programme could be exactly what you need.
This Programme comprises a series of workshops in July and August 2016 and will cover vital skills for setting up your business, giving you a head start and the confidence to succeed into the future.
The workshops will enable you to:
- Expand your business ideas
- Understand the business planning process
- Decide on what legal information is required
- Learn about your desired market
- Gain understanding on how to manage your finance
- Develop your personal confidence and networking skills
After the four days, you will also have the option of benefitting from two further one-to-one sessions with our dedicated business specialists.
Start your business journey the right way.
Dates
27th and 28th July, 2nd and 3rd August.
Times
Each workshop runs from 4.00pm to 8.30pm.
Workshop Timetable
Each workshop is run by a leading professional and will provide invaluable insight and the tools for starting a business. Delegates are encouraged to evaluate themselves and their business, with a view to fully understanding the impact of setting up a new company
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands, WV1031/07/2016 (1 event)
Business Start-Up Training Programme
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27/07/2016 – 03/08/2016If you have a great idea for a business but are not sure what to do next, the Business Start-Up Training Programme could be exactly what you need.
This Programme comprises a series of workshops in July and August 2016 and will cover vital skills for setting up your business, giving you a head start and the confidence to succeed into the future.
The workshops will enable you to:
- Expand your business ideas
- Understand the business planning process
- Decide on what legal information is required
- Learn about your desired market
- Gain understanding on how to manage your finance
- Develop your personal confidence and networking skills
After the four days, you will also have the option of benefitting from two further one-to-one sessions with our dedicated business specialists.
Start your business journey the right way.
Dates
27th and 28th July, 2nd and 3rd August.
Times
Each workshop runs from 4.00pm to 8.30pm.
Workshop Timetable
Each workshop is run by a leading professional and will provide invaluable insight and the tools for starting a business. Delegates are encouraged to evaluate themselves and their business, with a view to fully understanding the impact of setting up a new company
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10
FREE to attend
You can register to attend here
Wolverhampton Business Solutions CentreGlaisher DriveWolverhamptonWest Midlands, WV10
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