6th September - 10th September |
From 06/09/2010 09:00 To 10/09/2010 17:00 |
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Sheffield Business Festival
More information to follow and venues tbc
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Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Sheffield (various tbc) |
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0114 213 2012 |
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Prices: |
Free business festival in Sheffield |
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6th September 2010 |
06/09/2010 |
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Terms & Conditions of business
This workshop is aimed at owners and managers of small and medium sized businesses who enter into agreements with customers and suppliers. Topics include: - Why terms and conditions are important - Managing your risks, safeguarding relationships, protecting your cash-flow - When is a contract a contract? - Offer, acceptance and consideration - Verbal agreements - How to source terms and conditions - What should be in your terms and conditions? - Top 10 tips to look out for in contracts you are being asked to sign or to commit to in a tender submission
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Times: |
10am-4pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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8th September 2010 |
08/09/2010 |
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Time is precious - spend it wisely
This workshop looks at how to best use your time to boost your business. Topics include: - What steals your time - What are the components of your job and prioritizing these - Dealing with pressure from others and getting the most out of your day
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Times: |
6pm-9pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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13th September 2010 |
13/09/2010 |
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Networking for success
This workshop looks at networking, why you should be doing it as part of your business and how you could be getting better results. Topics include: - Reasons to network - Different methods of networking - Overall aims of networking - Networking skills - Producing your network action plan
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Times: |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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13th September |
From 13/09/2010 12:00 To 13/09/2010 13:00 |
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How to do business with the Public Sector
This session will provide an overview of what procurement is and why it happens, followed by questions and answers. There will be an explanation of the different types of ways contracts are set up, and a discussion around what organisations need to do to be procurement ready; this will enable you to decide whether doing business with the public sector is a realistic business opportunity for you. These sessions are being run as informal 1-hour business breakfasts or lunches, ensuring as little disruption to your working day, and making it as accessible as possible.
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Times: |
12.00 - 1pm |
Contact: |
eventmanagement@vas.org.uk |
Venue: |
Quaker Meeting House |
Prices: |
Free to Sheffield based businesses |
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15th September 2010 |
15/09/2010 |
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How to communicate in business
An interactive workshop looking at the art of communication in creating and developing business relationships. Topics include: - How a person’s communication style affects other people’s perceptions - Discovering the role personal temperaments play in primary understanding - Skills needed to be an effective communicator - How to be a better communicator
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Times: |
6pm-9pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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15th September |
From 15/09/2010 14:00 To 15/09/2010 16:00 |
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How Public Sector Buyers Source
Now you’ve made the decision to do business with the public sector, this 2-hour session will cover a range of subjects to inform suppliers of what may and may not be expected when doing business with the public sector. This will be followed by a myth-busting open floor Q & A session. Subjects covered will include: How, where & why contracts are advertised What's the process? Approved suppliers & registered suppliers How to respond & get involved Registration Systems PQQs & Tender Evaluation Negotiation and Contract Management
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Times: |
2pm-4pm |
Contact: |
eventmanagement@vas.org.uk |
Venue: |
MegaCentre |
Prices: |
Free for Sheffield based businesses |
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22nd September 2010 |
22/09/2010 |
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Marketing on the internet
This interactive workshop considers how e-marketing complements traditional marketing rather than replacing it. Topics include: - What is the snowball effect? - How to capitalise on buzz marketing - The basic principles of e-marketing - How the six degrees of separation works - The three stages of viral marketing and the viral technology that makes it work.
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Times: |
6pm-9pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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27th Spetmeber 2010 |
27/09/2010 |
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Financial & accounting sapects of business
This workshop will provide an introduction to financial tax and accounting issues around starting a new business. Topics include: - Selecting a legal entity - Setting up a limited company - Understanding pricing - Management and control of working capital - Understanding cash flow - The importance of book-keeping
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Times: |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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29th September 2010 |
29/09/2010 |
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No cost & low cost publicity
This highly interactive workshop looks at opportunities for the smaller business to obtain publicity at a low cost – including some free opportunities. Participants will be encouraged to consider how they can utilise the many opportunities that exist for low cost publicity. Participants will be shown how to gain exposure from areas such as: - Radio talk shows - Public Relations - Gimmicks and stunts etc.
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Times: |
6pm-9pm |
Contact: |
0114 213 2012 |
Venue: |
Albion House, Porter Suite |
Prices: |
FREE |
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