All seminars and events take place at the City Business
Library.
Start Up on a shoestring
Monday 21 May
2.00 - 4.00pm
Whittington Room
Have you ever thought of a great business startup idea,
only to think that you don't have enough money to get your business
started?
Then you need to attend
'Startup on a Shoestring'. This
interactive seminar will teach you the strategies that resourceful
entrepreneurs use to get their business ideas up and running on a
low budget.
Tamara Medina,
Joe Reader and
Philip Farren are all entrepreneurs that also
help unemployed people to start their own businesses on a
shoestring budget."
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Self-assessment online
Tuesday 22 May
9.45 - 11.45am
Whittington Room
Do you have a tax return to complete? In partnership with City
Business Library, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs staff
will help self-employed people through the tax jungle including the
benefits of online filing.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Passion to profit: blueprint for coaches & other service-based
providers
Tuesday 22 May
10.00am - 12.00 noon
Walbrook Room
This workshop is designed for Coaches, Therapists, Nutritionists
and any other service-based professional in the business of
transforming lives. Would like to discover how to attract ideal,
high paying clients; stop trading your time for money; market your
business in a way that gets results; generate multiple streams of
income with your expertise; and, sell your services in an easy
authentic way? In this interactive workshop
Teresa Henry
– The Passion to Profit Coach will introduce you to The
Passion to Profit Blueprint - a research based 7 step system
designed to assist Coaches and service-based professionals in
attracting and securing great clients who pay you well, so you
can develop a thriving practice.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Foundations of a successful business
Tuesday 22 May
2.00 - 4.00pm
Whittington Room
Where do you want to be in business? Do you know what your USP
is and how it affects what you do day to day? Have you just started
your business, or been going for some time, and would like to take
it to the next level; whatever that means for you? If you can
resonate with any of these questions, then this is the seminar for
you. In this session, Cémanthe Harris will cover business basics
including the 5 pillars of business, define and refine success,
team, time and task management - and much more!
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Marketing that works
Wednesday 23 May
10.00am - 12.00noon
Whittington Room
Your marketing way or 'recipe' is nearly as individual as your
business. The best marketing advice says that your individual
recipe should blend at least 5 and up to 10 different marketing
activities to guarantee success. These 5-10 activities will be very
different. When planning your budget, what magical set of marketing
activities are right for you? And in particular, how might you know
in advance which are definitely unmagical? Chris Clark of
Clark
Marketing will bring the magic back to your
marketing!
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
What is coaching & how does it work?
Wednesday 23 May
12.30 -1.30pm
Walbrook Room
Is your job or personal life getting you down? Do you think you
might need a career change or do you just think there must be more
to life than this but you're not sure what it is or where to start?
Coaching can support you through some of these issues but not many
people seem to know what coaching is exactly, confusing it with
therapy or
counselling. Alice Stapleton will help you find out
what coaching really is and how it can help you. You'll be able to
experience some coaching yourself by taking part in a short group
coaching exercise.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Leadership and Entrepreneurs
Wednesday 23 May
2.30 - 4pm
Whittington Room
What have they got in common? Using her interviews with
successful people, including barristers and members of Parliament,
Christina explores the rewards, obstacles, and the essential
qualities needed for success. As a
WISE Woman on a
Mission, she will bring out the best in you. You will be
stimulated, amused and empowered, while learning the benefits of
collaborative team work.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Recruiting staff: tips for first-time employers
Thursday 24 May
9.45 - 11.30am
Walbrook Room
Most of us have been interviewed for a job at some point.
Finding your way through the recruitment minefield from interview
to offer is very different as an employer. Whether you are a first
time employer or already have some staff
Jackie
Alexander will give you some tips and ideas on how to do
this professionally and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Managers Toolkit: giving feedback to motivate and improve
performance
Thursday 24 May
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
If you are a manager with people management responsibilities,
giving feedback can be one of the toughest challenges you face. But
done well, feedback is also one of the most powerful motivators in
a manager’s toolkit. In this hands-on small group workshop, Anna
Lambe of Zia
Executive, will share effective techniques and strategies for
giving feedback that motivates and ultimately improves performance.
Bring your “live” examples and we’ll work through them in the
session.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Plan your career in 5 simple steps
Thursday 24 May
2 - 4pm
Walbrook Room
Walk out of this session with a simple plan you can re-use for
the rest of your working life! Are you at a cross roads in your
work-life? Whether you are wishing to Plan your career path while
studying; Progress your career in your current organisation; Move
to another company; Change career.
Sharon
Palazzo’s session will assist you creating your future
career strategy. Churchill said, ‘He who fails to plan, plans to
fail’. Your career is one of the MOST important things you
own so planning is essential. Plus get many useful business tips
gained over a successful 25 year career.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Finance for Owner Managers – understand what you need to manage
your business finances effectively
Friday 25 May
9.45am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Philip
Bingham will give owner-managers, with no formal financial
background, a basic understanding of what they need to manage their
business finances effectively. You’ll learn what you need to
include in an effective business plan. You’ll also discover how to
present a proposition to a lender to maximise your chances of
successfully securing finance. By the end of the seminar, you’ll
have an action plan to help you introduce or extend your business’s
financial records; improve the management of your finances; present
your business’s financial prospects to potential funding
sources.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Public speaking
Friday 25 May
10am - 12noon
Walbrook Room
There is no secret in public speaking, only know-how. Once you
master the requirements behind speaking in public, you can deliver
a successful presentation. Hanieh Chehrehnegari’s workshop is
suitable for beginners or for those who are just looking to improve
their skills and ability. Walk away with the knowledge, inspiration
and confidence you need to deliver your upcoming presentations.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Make your website work for you
Friday 25 May
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
Too many business owners don't realise that commissioning a
website is not like getting a brochure printed. It is more like
buying a car. The most important question is 'will it work in the
way that I want?”. Are you a business owner who is planning on
building a website in the near future or who have a website you
would like to re-build/improve?
Monica
Thomas will discuss the principles of designing and
building a website that is easy and inexpensive to run and delivers
the sales and/or qualified sales leads to your business. She will
cover topics like: picking the right domain, knowing your audience,
rules of good layout, creating 'sticky' content, and
more.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to create your dream career
Monday 28 May
10 - 11.30am
Whittington Room
* Job getting you down?* Feeling trapped?* Fed up with the
corporate 9-5 and long for freedom, adventure and excitement?*
Dream of something ‘more’ – but unsure what your next steps should
be? In this inspiring and thought-provoking seminar,
Susan
Andrewes will expose some of the most common myths that
keep high-achieving and successful professionals stuck in a job
they hate and show you how you can regain control of your life and
easily create your dream career.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Time for everything
Monday 28 May
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
Do you sometimes feel that there just aren’t enough hours in the
day? Do you find yourself constantly busy, yet not productive? And
would you like to improve the balance between different aspects of
your life? If so, then Mandy Hetherton can help you make changes.
This interactive workshop offers simple yet effective activities to
help you find ‘time for everything’.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Branding for success - making a name for yourself
Tuesday 29 May
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
An introduction to Branding. What can a good brand do for you
and your company? Liza Jones will consider aspects of
corporate image and identity. She will also stress the
importance of corporate values, culture, beliefs, and how they
affect and influence customer perceptions.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
5 steps to great health and happiness
Tuesday 29 May
10.30am - 12.30pm
Walbrook Room
As advanced as things are today, we don’t seem to be doing too
well when it comes to our health. Diseases are prevalent and
illnesses whether mild or chronic can wreak havoc on our daily
lives. There is a solution! Having mastered the keys to great
health and wellbeing, Valerie McKen, The Nutrition Angel will take
you on a journey that will leave you feeling excited and confident
about taking control of your own health. You will learn just how to
create a healthier life with ease, eat better AND enjoy it! Learn
the 5 most important things YOU need to have in place to be the
weight you desire, all the energy you need, have optimum health and
feel great. This talk comes with a warning! Be prepared to feel
empowered and inspired!
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Maximising your website's potential
Tuesday 29 May
2.00 - 4.00pm
Whittington Room
Michelle Harris will focus on the
development of a website from a marketing, copywriting and graphics
perspective. She will explain the key marketing principles
such as the importance of navigation and also stickability (keeping
the reader interested). There will be some discussion on what is
important to include within the text and understanding how to reach
a target audience. To keep the lecture lively and interesting,
there will be some audience participation. You will leave the
lecture with an enhanced knowledge of how to improve your own
website, in conjunction with other significant marketing
strategies.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Exceptional customer service
Wednesday 30 May
10.00am - 12.00 noon
Whittington Room
Businesses can use costly adverts, offer promotions or reduce
prices to bring in new clients or customers. But unless they
can get some of those customers to come back, their business won't
stay profitable for long. Good customer service is both about
bringing the customers back, as well as sending them away
happy. The goal is to ensure they give positive feedback about
your business to others who in turn, try your products and services
and become satisfied frequent customers.In this seminar, Reza from
Perspect will show you how to form a
reputable and rewarding relationship with your customers and
clients so that they would happily return regularly and willingly
promote your business
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Equality law and managing the process – putting the right systems
in place
Wednesday 30 May
10.30am - 12.30pm
Walbrook Room
Once you know where you are and understand the kind of changes
that you could make now, it is time to take action. Come and find
out from Marlene Ellis what policies you might
develop or introduce as well as the procedures that ought to be
practiced for an efficient working business.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Overcoming your fear of running a small business
Wednesday 30 May
2.00 - 4.00pm
Whittington Room
Ever thought about starting your own business? Do you find
you are stopped short by the overwhelming number of things that you
need to know or that could go wrong?
Sarah
Kent will demystify business building by showing you ways
to design a business that works for you, how to sell without being
a ‘sales person’ market in a way that feels natural. You will also
come away knowing some of the common pitfalls that can push you off
course when you want to start a small business.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Social media crash course
Thursday 31 May
11.00am - 1.00pm
Whittington Room
Heard about Social Media but not sure how to use it? Or don’t
know how it can benefit your business?
Danny
Bermant will show you how to promote your business on
social media and why it takes as little as 15 minutes each
day. He’ll introduce you to the main social media tools,
focusing on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take you through a
step-by-step guide how to set up your business profile on each of
these. We’ll show you examples of how social media can be
used to engage with potential customers as well as your existing
audience.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858; cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to grow your business with internet marketing
Friday 1 June
2.30 - 4.30pm
Whittington Room
Join Marketing Maven
Abul
Hussain for a not to be missed event that will teach you
how to grow your business through the Internet. Internet
Marketing is the future of advertising, but are you sure how to use
it to generate leads. Abul will show you how you can explode your
turnover by using simple Internet Marketing strategies. He will
also share with you the exact tools he uses to get his clients
found on Google, Facebook, Youtube and many other online
directories. By the end of the event, you will have a clear road
map on what steps to take next, to generate and close more leads
through the Internet.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Facebook Ninja Marketing: we all want to be ‘LIKED’
Wednesday 6 June
10 - 11.30am
Whittington Room
More than 1 in 13 people on the planet are active Facebook uses.
Love it or hate it you’d be a fool to ignore it. In this
seminar, Oretta Norris will be sharing keys to
creating consistent visibility, engagement and grow.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
NLP for Communication Communication skills
Wednesday 6 June
10am - 12noon
Walbrook Room
NLP and Communication are practically synonymous and NLP without
communication would simply not exist. Though these two words have
different meanings, it’s worth bearing in mind that NLP was
developed based on Linguistics and Communication, and so the
principles apply in all areas where people communicate. If you are
one of the many who have a vague idea of how NLP works and maybe
associate it with commercials or advertising campaigns, you may be
in for a surprise.
NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming is used in every aspect of a
society and during this session
Gill
Davis Master NLP Practitioner, invites you to join her in
a fun and interactive session so that you will not only discover
the secrets to effective communication but will come away with a
set of skills and tools to influence just about anyone to do
anything. That can’t be bad for a morning’s session, can
it?
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Twitter Ninja marketing: how to be influencial on Twitter
Wednesday 6 June
12 - 1.30pm
Whittington Room
Be honest, what would you rather be, influential or influenced?
If you prefer the former, this seminar is for you.
Oretta
Norris will be talking about what makes a person
influential on Twitter and the benefits to be had.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to really use social media for business
Thursday 7 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
This presentation will show you how to effectively use social
media to grow your business and engage with your target market.
Cemanthe Harries of New Media Angels will cover the Big 5
networks for business, look at trends and 8 key points to remember
when using social media, as well as case studies which illustrate
how small businesses are using it well and ways to manage your
time.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to raise venture capital funding
Thursday 7 June
11am - 12.30pm
Walbrook Room
Most high growth start-up companies must seek external
investment. One vital source is venture capital. This workshop will
explore some key considerations in raising venture capital funding
and the dilution of ownership that typically occurs at each funding
round. Dr Lamia Baker is currently a technology transfer manager at
the University of Surrey; she has previously worked for a seed fund
and spent most of her career in the US working for successful
technology start-ups in various technical and commercial roles.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Networking doesn’t work …. Or does it?
Thursday 7 June
2 - 4pm
Walbrook Room
Everyone is doing it like crazy! Networking that is. Some say
it’s fantastic and has really made a difference to their business
or their career; while other say it’s a complete waste of time.
Come along to this session where
Kathy
Ennis will explore what successful networking is and share
hits and tips that will turn you from a Networking Novice to a
Networking Natural. Please note this is an interactive
session.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Negotiation skills
Friday 8 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Today's market is tough; the pressure on price is relentless.
Negotiation is now a significant part of every business deal.
Everything has become "negotiable" as suppliers struggle to keep
margins and revenue while clients become more aware of their “power
to negotiate”. Colin Spiller who is an expert in the
field will present this workshop based on interactive sessions,
which will help you understand how top negotiators think. This
workshop will help you to become personally better at negotiating
and influencing, be inspired to try new approaches, and become more
confident in these difficult situations.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to create a website that works
Friday 8 June
2.30 - 4.30pm
Whittington Room
Would you like to create a web site for yourself or your
business, but are not sure where to start? With a wide range of
tools and software available it can be a challenge to make the
right choice. Maros Kvasnak’s seminar will show you the
steps in setting up a website and will also cover domains and
hosting; personal website or blog; CMS (Content Management System);
E-commerce; Open Source Software vs. Commercial solutions; SEO
principals; and, social media integration. We will take a practical
look at what is good and bad, what is useful and what to stay away
from. This seminar is suitable for anyone who would like to set up
a website, update an existing one or is thinking about changing
platforms.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
What is Pinterest?
Monday 11 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Pinterest is the fastest growing social network in the world,
and one not to be ignored. In this seminar, we look at Pinterest in
detail: what it is, how to use it and how it can be used for
business.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
What is Skilio? Webinar + Facebook + Skype + Linked In +
Free = SKILIO
Monday 11 June
2.30 - 4.30pm
Whittington Room
Skilio is the "next big thing" in social media, and this seminar
will give you a complete review of this new media platform. The
possibilities are endless, use it as a virtual classroom or take
your business online. Amber Raney-Kincade’s seminar will help
you understand what Skilio is, how you can use it as a resource,
and how to leverage it as a tool for your business.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Make your mark - how to write and speak with clarity to get the
best for your career or business
Tuesday 12 June
10.30am - 12.30pm
Whittington Room
Have you ever wondered how top business leaders got to where
they are today? This workshop will reveal some practical things we
can all do to improve our professionalism in both written and
spoken communication. Ideal for the those looking to take a step up
in their career or take their company to the next level. This
workshop is a collaboration between
Jakki
Bendell,an independent trainer and coach who specialises in
business writing and career matters and Lois Ireson a professional
communications skills trainer from
MSB
Executive
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Impact and presence for successful influence
Tuesday 12 June
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
Are you preparing for an event, a presentation or to start
getting out in front of others? What will be your
impact? What messages is your personal presence sending
out? Come to Catherine Endicott-Miles’ seminar to
review, explore and refine your Personal presence and impact to
ensure you are delivering the message you intend both inside out
and outside in!
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Becoming a director
Wednesday 13 June
9.45 - 11.45am
Whittington Room
In partnership with City Business Library,
Her Majesty’s
Revenue & Customs staff will look at the tax
implications of setting up a limited company in the UK and the
responsibilities of the director.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Making friends with the mirror: a confidence workshop for
women
Wednesday 13 June
2 - 4.30pm
Walbrook Room
This workshop is aimed at women who look in the mirror and feel
less than confident about what they see. How you feel about your
appearance massively affects your confidence and your relationship
with the mirror can influence you to avoid doing what you want in
life (I’ll do ‘X’ when I’m a size ‘Y’ - sound familiar?). Using
coaching and NLP tools and techniques,
Annette
Earl will help you to develop your confidence and create
the life you want by improving your relationship with your
reflection and allowing you to ‘make friends with the
mirror’.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
7 Easy Steps to a successful social media marketing
strategy
Thursday 14 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
As a small business owner, you will by now recognise the need to
use So-Me (social media) as an integral part of the marketing
strategy for your business. If you want to make sure you are
getting the most from your overall marketing efforts social media
must be on your agenda, and in your budget. As part of their
Constant Contact e-marketing and social media series of workshops
the ACBN and Yvonne Thompson will be presenting the
first of three workshops. Join us if you're ready to make an impact
with your social media marketing.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Budgeting for business
Thursday 14 June
2 - 4.30pm
Walbrook Room
Are you an MD, CEO, owner manager or a budget holder responsible
for preparing and monitoring budgets for your business? You must be
running a business or about to start with ideas of business
expenditure and income.
Nnenna Anyanwu will help you know the
benefits of preparing and reviewing a budget and adopting a
structured approach to budgeting. Bring a pen and paper, a
calculator and your own business income and expenditure figures to
create your own budget. You’ll be able to take a first draft budget
for refinement when you go back to your office.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Turn your passion into profit: a Woman’s guide to building a
business Online
Friday 15 June
10am - 12noon
Walbrook Room
Do you have an idea, hobby or interest that you’re passionate
about and would love to turn into an Online Business? This
workshop is designed for women who are considering starting their
own online business but are unclear what to do next. Passion
to Profit Coach, Teresa Henry takes the mystery out
of Online Business building and introduces you to strategies that
will transform your business idea into tangible action steps you
can implement straight away.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Top 10 secrets to finding the right job, right now
Friday 15 June
10.30am - 12.30pm
Whittington Room
Recruitment specialist
Gary Brown reveals the Top 10 Secrets that
will help you secure your next role quickly. Coming, from an
employer’s perspective the session will reveal all those things
that career advisers don’t tell you, including what employers are
really looking for, how to access the hidden job market, how to
impress employers without fail and how to nail that job the first
time. This session will reinvigorate and elevate your jobsearch to
the next level and clear all the mysteries of finding your new job
once and for all.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Developing and managing a portfolio career
Monday 18 June
11am - 12.30pm
Whittington Room
Most high growth start-up companies must seek external
investment. One vital source is venture capital. This workshop will
explore some key considerations in raising venture capital funding
and the dilution of ownership that typically occurs at each funding
round. Dr Lamia Baker is currently a technology transfer manager at
the University of Surrey; she has previously worked for a seed fund
and spent most of her career in the US working for successful
technology start-ups in various technical and commercial roles.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to really use social media for business
Monday 18 June
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
This presentation will show you how to effectively use social
media to grow your business and engage with your target market.
Cemanthe Harries of New Media Angels will cover the Big 5
networks for business, look at trends and 8 key points to remember
when using social media, as well as case studies which illustrate
how small businesses are using it well and ways to manage your
time.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to create your dream career
Tuesday 19 June
10 - 11.30am
Whittington Room
* Job getting you down?* Feeling trapped?* Fed up with the
corporate 9-5 and long for freedom, adventure and excitement?*
Dream of something ‘more’ – but unsure what your next steps should
be? In this inspiring and thought-provoking seminar,
Susan
Andrewes will expose some of the most common myths that
keep high-achieving and successful professionals stuck in a job
they hate and show you how you can regain control of your life and
easily create your dream career.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
The 10 reasons why small business owners fail
Tuesday 19 June
2 - 4.30pm
Whittington Room
A sure fire way to run a profitable and enjoyable small business
is not to make these 10 mistakes. In this action packed
presentation you will find out some the following facts:
- The main reason why most small business fail inside of 5 years
and it has nothing to do with finance;
- The mistake that nearly all, small business owners make when
thinking about their business;
- The crucial mistake that most business owners make when it
comes to solving business problems.
Thulane Akinjide-Obonyo’s seminar will leave you refreshed
knowing you can succeed at business. Make sure you attend this
presentation.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Protecting your corporate identity, logos and designs in the
Internet age
Wednesday 20 June
10am - 12.30pm
Walbrook Room
The most valuable assets a business owns are its corporate
identity, brands and logos. All too often the protection of these
valuable assets is overlooked. In the Internet age, it is
increasingly easy for unscrupulous parties to copy your corporate
identity, brands and logos. Inevitably, this causes confusion
amongst your customers and potentially leads to loss of business.
Niall
Tierney will set out and explain the legal mechanisms you
can use to protect your corporate identity, brands and logos from
being copied by others and how these assets can generate
potentially valuable revenue.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to get what you want – let’s talk about negotiating
skills
Wednesday 20 June
10.30am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Does it ever seem like other people always get what they want
but you struggle to achieve what you need? Do you feel like
you are on the back foot when it comes to that important
conversation with a client or your employer?
Negotiating skills are not difficult to master, you just need to
know the ‘what’ and ‘how’ that will help you to get what you want
every time. Susie Kay will help you to understand what is
at the heart of this type of transaction and get to grips with
understanding the dynamics involved to get the deal you are
after.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Creating work that’s a perfect fit for you!
Wednesday 20 June
2 - 4pm
Walbrook Room
It really is possible to create work that’s tailor-made just for
you. Are you looking for a change, promotion to start or grow a
business or are just fed up with your current work? Would you like
to create more meaningful viable work that fits you?
Sarah
Kent will focus on:challenging some of the assumptions we
make when it comes to our work; overcoming the barriers to creating
more meaningful viable work; the steps to take to find out what
work is just right for you now; how to create the work the suits
you; getting started today!; signposts showing where to get the
information and support you need.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How VAT works
Wednesday 20 June
2.15 - 4.15pm
Whittington Room
In partnership with City Business Library, staff from
Her Majesty's
Revenue & Customs will help businesses understand
their obligations to VAT and how to identify what goes where on a
VAT return.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Making your best impression for success
Thursday 21 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Image is your advertisement to the world. In less than 10
seconds we gain an impression of someone. Joanna Ball runs
Inside
Out and in this interactive presentation will explore
key aspects of giving a great impression regarding your appearance,
behaviour and communication. Using the tips and tools from
this session, you’ll look and feel more confident which will
facilitate your relationships with others and help you achieve what
you want to in your life – at work and at play.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Is your business fit enough to weather a downturn?
Friday 22 June
9.45am - 12noon
Whittington Room
If you own or manage a small well-established business, this
no-nonsense workshop will help you understand what your business
needs to weather a downturn.
Akram Din
and Philip Bingham will give owner managers a basic
understanding of what they need to manage their company effectively
in a downturn. It would give you tools and techniques to help you:
improve the management of your business finances; present your
business’s financial prospects to potential funding sources; focus
your marketing activity to ensure effective use of resources;
deliver excellent customer service. This seminar will give you a
great opportunity to review and overhaul your main business
processes.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Starting your business: getting the right legal
structure
Monday 25 June
10.30am - 12.30pm
Whittington Room
"Starting your own business" is an accelerated workshop which
takes you logically through the process of setting up a business
and starting to trade through your business.
Lester
Emmanuel provides the answers to questions that
accountants and solicitors may not want to hear: Company
structures; Accounting and record keeping; VAT and Tax; and
Understanding key Financial Terms
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Twitter for absolute beginners
Monday 25 June
12.30 - 1.30pm
CBL Training Room
You want a Twitter account. You know your business needs to have
a presence on Twitter. But after all of the 'How to use Twitter"
classes you've attended, you haven't actually signed on and started
Tweeting. Amber Raney-Kincade’s 60 min session will
help you go online and create your Twitter account, profile and
begin Tweeting. You'll even use the lingo, "Follow Me" and
understand what it means! In addition, you will also leave with
notes on social media and how to use this medium. Spaces are
limited.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Book-keeping
Monday 25 June
2 - 4.30pm
CBL Training Room
Nnenna Anyanwe will look at what book
keeping is and why is it important to prepare. She will talk about
recording income, expenditure and petty cash. She will also look at
wages and salary processing; preparing a basic set of accounts; and
other financial procedures.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
What every small to medium sized business owner should know
about contracts
Monday 25 June
2.30 - 4.30pm
Whittington Room
What is a contract? Do you know how often you enter into
contracts? What impact do contracts have in the running of my
business? What to look out for in standard terms and conditions?
Alberto
Costa will explain the basics of business contracts. Many
business owners assume that contracts must be in writing; this is
not always so. Agreeing the right terms in a contract reduces the
risk of disputes and helps ensure business parties understand their
rights and obligations. Please note: This seminar is only for SME
business owners or those genuinely about to start up a
business..
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Eating for Beauty: 3 proven solutions to radiant, youthful skin
without creams, lotions or pills
Tuesday 26 June
10.30am - 12.30pm
Walbrook Room
When it comes to staying young and healthy as we get older, food
is your best friend. If you want to live longer, lose weight
without effort and have clear skin, the solution is simple. In
Valerie
McKen’s talk, you will find out why we age, the causes of
the most common skin complaints and the 3 proven solutions to
radiant, youthful, blemish free skin. If you want to look 10 years
younger, have great health and abundant energy, you will not want
to miss this workshop.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Social media crash course
Tuesday 26 June
11am - 1pm
Whittington Room
Heard about Social Media but not sure how to use it? Or don’t
know how it can benefit your business?
Danny
Bermant will show you how to promote your business on
social media and why it takes as little as 15 minutes each
day. He’ll introduce you to the main social media tools,
focusing on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take you through a
step-by-step guide how to set up your business profile on each of
these. We’ll show you examples of how social media can be
used to engage with potential customers as well as your existing
audience.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Start Up on a shoestring
Tuesday 26 June
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
Have you ever thought of a great business startup idea, only to
think that you don't have enough money to get your business
started? Then you need to attend
'Startup on a Shoestring'. This interactive
seminar will teach you the strategies that resourceful
entrepreneurs use to get their business ideas up and running on a
low budget.
Tamara Medina,
Joe Reader and
Philip Farren are all entrepreneurs that
also help unemployed people to start their own businesses on a
shoestring budget."
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Stress management (reducing daily pressure)
Wednesday 27 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
It may seem that there’s nothing we can do about reducing the
daily pressures of life. On the contrary, we have more
control than we might think. Being in control of our life is
the foundation of stress management. It’s all about taking
charge of our thoughts, emotions and state of affairs. The
goal is to balance life with work, relationships, relaxation and
fun. In this seminar, Reza from Perspect will show you how to identify
your stressors and how to reduce daily pressures through adapting a
way of life and an attitude that enhances our resilience and our
ability to endure pressures and meet our life’s challenges head
on.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Be bold, be wise! Create a powerful plan to ignite your
business!
Wednesday 27 June
2.30 - 3.30pm
Whittington Room
‘Good plans shape good decisions, powerful plans shape powerful
decisions.’ Wyn Davies has written hundreds of
comprehensive business plans for start-ups and established
businesses positioning each for growth, organisation and
profitability. Learn why your business needs a well-developed plan
and the elements that must be considered when sitting down to write
a powerful business plan. Business plans are not simply for
investors and banks they set the vision, focus and culture of a
business.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Managers toolkit: build your influence & organisational
savvy
Thursday 28 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
You have the knowledge, you have the skills and abilities and
you even have a team to get the job done. But success for a manager
depends on more than this. It’s your ability to influence and
persuade both upward and downward and your understanding of how the
organisation “really ticks” that will enable you to succeed and
grow your career. In this short workshop, Anna Lambe of
Zia
Executive, will offer hints and tips to help you increase
your ability to influence and develop your organisational
savvy.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Doing business on the internet: intellectual property and
related issues
Thursday 28 June
11am - 1pm
Walbrook Room
A unique opportunity to benefit from the Intellectual Property
knowledge and experience of barrister Michael Bilewycz of
Decisis
Limited
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
CVs Made Simple Part 1: Everything you need to know in 60
minutes
Thursday 28 June
2.30 - 4pm
Walbrook Room
Are you unsure about what makes a great CV? During this 90
minute session (which includes a 30 minute question and answer
session) you will learn everything you need to know about how
recruiters and employers search for CVs and exactly what they
expect to read. Job Search Coach and CV Writer, Alex
Wilson-Campbell – of
Rapid CV Writing/Career Forward – will
provide you with FREE modern CV templates and anecdotal advice
(based on employers’ opinions) and share professional CV writing
techniques you need to know to drastically improve your chances of
being invited for interview.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website woes: which site-type will win your business?
Friday 29 June
10am - 12noon
Whittington Room
Do you have a business and a website? With so many types of
websites available, it can be daunting trying to pick the right one
– or two and, do justice to your brand!
Glen
Thomas will take you through 3 steps to work out which
type of website is the right tool for your business. He will
consider how, who and where to manage your website; who you want to
see your website? Are you aiming for an ‘active’ or ‘passive’ site;
and decide if you will be selling or sharing on your website. You
will walk away with a web action plan that you will be able to
apply to your business straight away.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Effective public speaking
Friday 29 June
10am - 12noon
Walbrook Room
There is no secret in public speaking, only know-how. Once you
master the requirements behind speaking in public, you can deliver
a successful presentation. Hanieh Chehrehnegari’s workshop is
suitable for beginners or for those who are just looking to improve
their skills and ability. Walk away with the knowledge, inspiration
and confidence you need to deliver your upcoming presentations.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to drive traffic to your website (on a limited budget)
Friday 29 June
2 - 4pm
Whittington Room
A website with no traffic is like a billboard in the middle of a
desert - quite pointless, since nobody is going to see it. Yet it
still is a common practice for many businesses to allocate far more
money on developing the website than on advertising it. So what can
you do when you have a great website that few people visit and not
enough money left to launch a marketing campaign?
Monica
Thomas will cover topics like: blogging, video marketing,
DIY SEO, social media, and much, much more. PLEASE NOTE: This
training is aimed at business owners who already have a website, or
are planning to launch one in the very near future.
Free, but you must book in advance 020 7332
1858;
cblevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk