All events are free and take place at CBL
unless otherwise stated
Doing business on the internet: intellectual property and
related issues
Friday 5 March
3 - 4.30 pm
Seminar
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 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Cold Calling
Monday 8 March
2 - 4.15pm
Seminar
Results oriented sales coach, Buki Mosaku reveals insider
secrets to securing appointments with target prospects at every
level.
This event is now fully booked
Complex Skills for Business Success
Tuesday 9 March
12 -1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Do men and women have different approaches in
business? Who is more realistic in finance? Many
men and leaders of industry are recognising and utilising so called
female skills, such as negotiation, conciliation, collaboration and
communication. Above all, it is important to
recognise your skills and those of your colleagues and
team. Its not about competition, or alpha male, but
recognising which skills are to be valued, and which team members
are experts. Christina will explore these
questions.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Importing and Exporting
Wednesday 10 March
2.15 – 4.15pm
In partnership with City Business Library, Her Majesty’s Revenue
& Customs staff will outline customs procedures and possible
ways of reducing costs in relation to the import of goods into the
EU and export outside the EU.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Low cost marketing
Thursday 11 March
10-12 noon
In partnership with the City Business Library, Business Link
staff
www.businesslink.gov.uk/london
will help small businesses discover the most cost-effective ways to
market their businesses.
This event is now fully booked
‘Success at interview’: For prospective candidates
attending a job interview
Tuesday 16 March
10am – 12noon
Joe Bulman, Director of JBM Training will describe what
Recruitment interviewers look for from candidates attending a Job
interview. The seminar will provide hints and tips to help you be
successful at a job interview. Opportunity will also be given
for some short interview skills practice.
This event is now fully booked
The 7 ways to improve your health and well-being
Wednesday 17 March
12.30 -1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
The seminar covers 5 main areas of a healthy diet: liquid,
carbohydrate, fat, protein and fruit and vegetable intake. It will
also provide further recommendations on healthy lifestyle habits
and regular exercise to achieve your personal goals. The
Esteem
Fitness nutritionist will answer additional questions
concerning nutrition related illnesses such as diabetes, stroke or
chronic heart disease as well.
The presentation also contains interactive aspects which aim to get
the seminar attendees interested and engaged as well as to rethink
their personal eating and lifestyle habits.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Fed up at work? 2010… Time for change
Thursday 18 March
12.30 -1.45pm
- Learn how to identify and conquer personal barriers to work
fulfilment
- Learn powerful strategies to align purpose and passions with
your job
- Boost your confidence to go for what you really want
- Massively improve your earning power
Dion Johnson of Unlocking Potentials will show you how.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
10 ways your website is losing you money
Thursday 18 March
2.30 - 4.30pm
Seminar
Further details to follow shortly.
Perfecting your pitch - how to sell successfully against your
competitors
Monday 22 March
12.30 -1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Do you have a website? The Internet has revolutionised the way
we do business; opening new markets and giving access to an almost
unlimited source of new customers. However an incredible 85% of
business websites today have one or more major problems which
prevents them from maximising their revenue. Simon Bone of
Byte
Art will disclose the Top 10 issues that may be preventing
your website from increasing your sales and income - including
design, search engine ranking and content problems along with
advice and recommendations on how to make the Web work harder for
you."
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Create B2B Mailing Lists
Tuesday 23 March
10.30-11.30am
Workshop
Find out how to create B2B mailing lists to help promote your
business or find suppliers. In our purpose built training room,
City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription
databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own
searches.
This event is now fully booked
Inspiring and effective presentation skills: transform your
presentations in 2 hours
Tuesday 23 March
2 – 4pm
Paul Barfett will show you how to maximize the impact of your
presentations. You will learn:
- The 4 essential steps to great presentations
- How to construct a coherent message
- How to use your authentic strength to impact
This practical and enjoyable workshop will enable you to
identify your authenticity and to practise what you have
learned.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website Optimisation
Tuesday 23 March
5.30(for 6) - 8.30pm
Evening seminar
In partnership with the City Business Library, Business Link
staff will use this non-technical workshop for businesses that have
not yet ventured onto the Internet, and for those who already have
a simple website which they want to improve. It offers a
management overview of the principles of domain names, key words,
good website design and optimising a website to gain improved
ranking on Google.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Competitor information
Thursday 25 March
10.30 -11.30am
Workshop
Find out how to get more background on your competitors and
major players in your sector. In our purpose built training room,
City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription
databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own
searches.
This event is now fully booked
The Time Machine
Friday 26 March and 7 May
12.30 -2pm
Lunchtime seminar
Hazel Walker of Red Bird Coaching will help you discover the
most powerful time management tools of all – you and your
strengths. Learn how to use them for maximum efficiency and
impact.
Free, but you must book in
advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Research your market
Tuesday 30 March
10.30 -11.30am
Workshop
Find out about your market sector or one you want to move into,
about major players, trends and forecasts. In our purpose built
training room, City Business Library staff will help you use our
subscription databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your
own searches.
This event is now fully booked
Database training - Create B2B Mailing Lists
Tuesday 6 April
10.30-11.30am
Workshop
Find out how to create B2B mailing lists to help promote your
business or find suppliers. In our purpose built training room,
City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription
databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own
searches.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Becoming Self Employed
Thursday 8 April
2.15 – 4.15pm
Talk
Becoming self-employed? In partnership with City Business
Library, staff from Her
Majesty’s Revenue & Customs will talk about the tax and
National Insurance
implications of becoming self-employed.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Taking Care Of Yourself To Live A Fulfilling And Satisfying
Life
Friday 9 April
2 -.3.30pm
Seminar
You need your mot and your servicing to keep you running
smoothly and efficiently.
Come and find out how the 5 elements can help you achieve
this.
Reena
Zaska, who has been practicing since the 1980's, will
describe how you can live a fulfilling life by maintaining optimum
health and well-being by using the ancient system of the 5
ELEMENTS.
This is a preventative system which was used exclusively in
the court of the emperors in the time of Confucius. Come
prepared for your MOT!
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Smarter International Trading - how to better manage the
dynamics of international trade
Tuesday 13 April
12.30 -1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Are you interested in international trading? Many SME companies
would like to broaden their business through international markets,
but they often lack the intimate knowledge of the local market. The
low cost approach therefore, is to leverage the expertise of a
local agent who can ‘match’ buyers and sellers and help support
them through a range of value-added services. Ken J Davey of
Smarter
Limited, an experienced business to business board level sales
specialist will focus on the major importance of managing the
dynamics of international trade and give valuable experienced
advice.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Cold Calling
Tuesday 13 April
2 - 4.15pm
Seminar
Results oriented sales coach, Buki Mosaku reveals insider
secrets to securing appointments with target prospects at every
level.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Networking for small businesses
Tuesday 13 April
5.30 (for 6) - 8.30pm
Evening seminar
In partnership with the City Business Library,
Business Link staff will give hints on
successful networking techniques to help you meet the right people
for your business’s future.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Competitor information
Wednesday 14 April
10.30 -11.30am
Workshop
Find out how to get more background on your competitors and
major players in your sector. In our purpose built training room,
City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription
databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own
searches.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
10 ways your website is losing you money
Thursday 15 April
10.00 -12noon
Do you have a website? The Internet has revolutionised the way
we do business; opening new markets and giving access to an almost
unlimited source of new customers. However an incredible 85% of
business websites today have one or more major problems which
prevents them from maximising their revenue. Simon Bone of
Byte
Art will disclose the Top 10 issues that may be preventing
your website from increasing your sales and income - including
design, search engine ranking and content problems along with
advice and recommendations on how to make the Web work harder for
you."
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Introduction to VAT
Thursday 15 April
2.15 – 4.15pm
Talk
In partnership with City Business Library, Her Majesty’s Revenue
& Customs staff will help those not already registered for VAT
understand when to register and how to account for and monitor
their VAT turnover.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Presenting your personal brand....and how to use it in
selling
Friday 16 April
10.30 -12noon
Seminar
In this interactive session, Emma Rush, of
Emma
Rush Consulting, will look at:
- What is your personal brand, and why is it important?
- Strengths-based selling, tailored for you
- Getting the maximum from networking
- Working your personal brand in selling
- Using listening skills to get the "hook"
- The importance of follow up, and using social networks
- "Closing the sale"
The session includes some practicing skills, lots of discussion
and opportunities to share experiences.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Get that job - seal it with an excellent covering letter
Friday 16 April
1 – 2pm
Lunchtime seminar
"So you have a great CV - but how can you make sure a recruiter
wants to read it? Tara Daynes will look at how to put together
not only a high-impact covering letter, but also personal profiles
& supporting statements - so when you're applying for jobs, you
can make sure you have the whole package!"
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Inspiring and effective presentation skills: transform your
presentations in 2 hours
Monday 19 April
2 – 4pm
Seminar
Paul Barfett will show you how to maximize the impact of your
presentations. You will learn:
- The 4 essential steps to great presentations
- How to construct a coherent message
- How to use your authentic strength to impact
- This practical and enjoyable workshop will enable you to
identify your authenticity and to practise what you have
learned.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Create B2B Mailing Lists
Wednesday 21 April
10.30 -11.30am
Workshop
Find out how to create B2B mailing lists to help promote your
business or find suppliers. In our purpose built training room,
City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription
databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own
searches.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Database training - Research your market
Thursday 22 April
10.30 -11.30am
Workshop
Find out about your market sector or one you want to move into,
about major players, trends and forecasts. In our purpose built
training room, City Business Library staff will help you use our
subscription databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your
own searches.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website optimisation and e-marketing
Thursday 22 April
1 - 4.30pm
Workshop
In partnership with the City Business Library, Business Link
staff will use this non-technical workshop to help small businesses
to learn about marketing your business through good website design
and by optimising to gain improved ranking on Google; about domain
names, key words and email marketing, and about the business uses
of social networking.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Low Cost Marketing
Monday 26 April
1.30 – 4.30pm
Workshop
In partnership with the City Business Library,
Business Link staff will help small
businesses discover the most cost-effective ways to market their
businesses.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Diversity: what does it mean for business?
Wednesday 28 April
1 - 2.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Is it an obligation or an asset, and does it apply to Small and
Medium Enterprises?
Christina, WISE Woman
on a Mission will tell you what Diversity means and its
implications for your business. Diversity should empower and
strengthen your business, and by actively seeking diverse talents,
your will increase your customer base and broaden your range with
regard to markets, clients and staff.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Self Assessment for the Self Employed
Thursday 29 April
2.15 – 4.15pm
Talk
Need to complete your self employment tax return? In partnership
with the 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 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Rise
Friday 30 April
12.30 – 2pm
Lunchtime seminar
Hazel Walker of Red Bird Coaching will help you develop
strategies to recover, thrive and flourish after change, unwanted
or otherwise. Change management techniques for life and
business.
Free,but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk