Event details What does the private sector want from suppliers? This two-part workshop aims to help organisations prepare and apply through private sector procurement processes. Finding and winning private sector contracts can be a challenge for many B2B organisations. With requirements changing from organisation to organisation, being prepared and ‘procurement ready’ can be a significant challenge to any organisation looking to get high value and lucrative private sector contracts. These events have been developed to help organisations prepare and apply…

Event details This workshop aims to improve your understanding of how search engines prioritise results. The workshop will look at: how search engines work the importance of good copy and meta data registering with major search engines updating the site how to measure the improvement to your site By the end of the workshop you will have the relevant knowledge to enable you to improve your search engine positioning.   Click here to book your place

Event details This workshop will help provide start-ups with an overview of the most popular Social Media platforms used for Business and provide useful insights in how to use Social Media effectively. Social Media offers businesses a way of reaching, engaging and interacting with your customers. From driving sales, boosting your brand awareness and even conducting Marketing Research, this workshop will outline how new businesses of all sizes can utilise Social Media effectively. This session will cover: Choosing the right…

Event details This workshop aims to help you understand the process of employing people. It will also deal with legal obligations and point you in the direction of further assistance. The workshop will examine: preliminary steps such as job descriptions and salary recruiting new staff how to confirm a job offer registering as an employer with HMRC your obligations when an employee starts work health and safety legislation and employers’ liability insurance managing staff performance By the end of the…

Event details This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you.   Click here to book your place

Event details This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. The workshop will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you.   Click here to book your place

Event details This workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you.   Click here to book your place

Event details This workshop will give you the knowledge and skills you need to identify the best methods of promotion for your business and to produce an advertising plan to boost sales. In this workshop you will: identify what and where the markets are for your business describe the key ingredients for a successful advertisement list the cost benefits of using different ways of advertising identify the best medium for your business evaluate the benefits of setting up a website…