All events are free unless otherwise stated and all events must
be booked in advance on:
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Collaborating to generate new business
Tuesday 7 July 2009
1 – 2pm
Lunchtime seminar
Steve Connelly co-founder of
bizunlimited will focus on collaborating with
other business owners to increase opportunities; trading without
money to increase your new business wins; sharing unused resources
to lower costs and creating affiliate marketing opportunities to
generate passive incomes.
Now fully booked
Charity Bank - supporting charities when grants alone are not
enough
Wednesday 8 July 2009
1-2pm
Lunchtime seminar
Have you a connection with a charity or are interested in
learning more about charitable projects supported by Charity
Bank?
This seminar is aimed at anyone working with charities, communities
or social enterprises and would like to know more.
Charity
Bank was established in 2002 & it is the UK’s
only regulated bank that is a registered general charity. It
pursues a unique philanthropic banking model and it supports almost
700 charities & social enterprises, reaching 3 million people
in the UK.
Free - but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Low Cost Marketing
Wednesday 8 July 2009
6 – 8.30pm
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.
This event is now fully booked
Making Healthier food choices
Thursday 9 July 2009
12.30-1.30pm
Lunchtime Seminar
In this informative presentation you will learn more about your
digestive system and how to choose the best foods to keep you
healthy and energetic. Paola Bassanese of
Energya
Ltd will talk through some practical tips including
planning your meals and strategies to create healthier
habits.
You will be encouraged to keep a food diary to keep track of your
food cravings and any dips in energy related to food.
Free - but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Approaching VAT
Thursday 9 July
2.15 - 4.15 pm
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
Website Optimisation
Tuesday 14 July
1.30 - 4.30 pm
Talk
In partnership with the City Business Library,
Business Link staff will help small
businesses gain the most benefit from their websites.
Now fully booked
Enhancing customer service with NLP
Wednesday 15 July 2009
1-2.30pm
Lunchtime Seminar
David Kay from Auspicium will help you give your
customers a better experience of your company using NLP
(Neuro-linguistic programming)
Free—but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Branding you
Wednesday 15 July 2009
6-8.30pm
Seminar
Rod Solar of LiveseySolar Practice Builders presents
Branding You, a workshop that arms you with the leadership tools
you need to take charge of your career destiny.
Free—but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Introduction to doing appraisals
Thursday 16 July 2009
1-2pm
Lunchtime Seminar
Ally Maughan of Bluefin will introduce the aims of a
performance management system and help you to consider how you can
challenge employees to work more efficiently in line with the goals
of the organisation. This seminar is for line managers in companies
with more than four employees.
Free—but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Dynamite words
Wednesday 22 July 2009
12 -2pm
Workshop
Describe your business more powerfully and persuasively. In
partnership with the City Business Library this workshop is
delivered by Mike Gleeson of
Archangel
Communications
Now fully booked
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Becoming Self-Employed
Thursday 23 July 2009
2.15 - 4.15 pm
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
Effective presentation skills
Monday 27 July 2009
Seminar
1 – 4pm
Buki Mosaku of Inquire Management gives you ideas to make
your sales calls count.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Low Cost Marketing
Friday 31 July 2009
1.30 – 3.45pm
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
Developing a strategy for raising finance
Tuesday 4 August 2009
12.30-1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Further details to follow
Doing Business on the internet: IP and related
issues
Wednesday 5 August 2009
1 – 2.30pm
Lunchtime 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
Website Optimisation and E-Marketing
Thursday 6 August 2009
1.30 – 4.30pm
Seminar
In partnership with the City Business Library,
Business Link staff will help small
businesses make the most of their marketing budgets.
This event is now fully booked
Moving on from Redundancy
Tuesday 11 August 2009
12.30 -1.30pm
Further details to follow
Self confidence building
Wednesday 12 August 2009
12.15 -1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Mala
Shah will help you define your level of confidence,
differentiate between self confidence and self-esteem. She will
also introduce you to self-belief, self awareness and give you
ideas on how to stay motivated.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Cold Calling
Thursday 13t August 2009
1.30 - 3.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Buki Mosaku of Inquire Management gives you ideas to make
your sales calls count.
Free—but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
How to develop a brand on a budget
Tuesday 18 August 2009
12.30 - 1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Further details to follow
Networking for small businesses
Tuesday 18 August 2009
6-8.30pm
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
Get That Job - CVs For Success
Wednesday 19 August 2009
12.30 – 1.30pm
Lunchtime seminar
Don't let your CV get lost in the crowd!
Tara
Daynes will give practical advice & guidance on how to
create a professional, credible & powerful CV that really lets
you shine.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Great Customer Service and How To Turn Your Customers Into
Raving Fans
Thursday 20 August 2009
12 – 2pm
Lunchtime seminar
Do you take your customers for granted? Are you creating a
customer base that provides a steady stream of referrals?
Action Coach Adrian Swinscoe will tell
you how to improve your relationship with your customers.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
The secret to creating a winning business plan - 12 essential
aspects
Tuesday 25 August 2009
6 - 8.30pm
Talk
Presented in partnership with the
African and
Caribbean Business Network
www.acbnbiz.com
. View further details and to book here.
Time 4 success
Wednesday 26 August
1 - 2.30pm
Talk
Further details to follow
Get That Job - High-Impact Interviews
Thursday 27 August 2009
12.30 – 1.30pm
Talk
Do yourself justice at job interviews!
Tara
Daynes will help you prepare for tough questions, present
yourself professionally, & demonstrate your true
potential.
Free, but you must book in advance
020 7332 1812;
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk