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Events list

  1. Hypen Three/ Innovation-Cash

    Sandbox, Centre for Digital and Creative Industries, Media Factory, UCLAN, Preston, PR1 2HE 19th Nov 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Venture Finance, licensing, patents - how to cash in on intellectual property is one of the biggest challenges facing today's creative businesses. Hypen - Three will focus on the alchemy involved in turning ideas into innovation and creativity into cash.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To secure a place please call 0800 977 6027 or email events@creativelancashire.org
  2. Women Mean Business - Take Action COMMIT! Workshop 3

    Pendle Enterpise Haven, 136 Every Street, Nelson BB9 7EX 30th Sep 2008 (4.00pm - 8.00pm)

    Three day workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. Day 3: Help to create a business vision and make it happen.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place please contact: Sam Smallridge at Pendle Enterprise Trust on 01282 877302 Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three days
  3. Get closer to your customers and win new business with integrated business systems

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, BB10 2TP 25th Sep 2008 (8.30am - 10.30am)

    Your website is not just a sales generating tool it should be much much more.

    We will show you how to provide your customers and suppliers with self serve information and improve their interaction with your business. 

    Whether this is order tracking, customer services, order placing and implementation, invoicing or any other important interaction for information.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: Free
    Contact:

    To reserve your place please contact the Digital Development Unit on: 01254 582426

    (Buffet breakfast provided from 8.30am)

  4. Hypen Two/Digital - Reach

    Sandbox, Centre for Digital and Creative Industries, Media Factory, UCLAN, Preston PR1 2HE 23rd Sep 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Entertainment on demand is setting the trend for future broadcasting. To reach beyond target audiences, 360 distribution is a must. Hypen-Two will get your business fluent in these new models of communication, whilst ensuring nothing is lost in translation.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To secure a place please call 0800 977 6027 or email events@creativelancashire.org
  5. Workshops for Women: Take Action - COMMIT

    Blackburn Enterprise Haven, Ewood Park 23rd Sep 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The final workshop in this series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve a place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust at 01254 600625
  6. Women Mean Business - Confidence and Communication Workshop 2

    Pendle Enterpise Haven, 136 Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7EX 23rd Sep 2008 (4.00pm - 8.00pm)

    Three day workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. Day 2: Working on confidence and helping attendess to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for ACTION.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place please contact: Sam Smallridge at Pendle Enterpise Trust 01282 877302 Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come from attending all three days.
  7. Women Mean Business - Values and Limiting Beliefs Workshop 1

    Pendle Enterprise Haven, 136 Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7EX 16th Sep 2008 (4.00pm - 8.00pm)

    Three day workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. Day 1:Will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become WINNERS.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place contact: Sam Smallridge at Pendle Enterpise Trust on 01282 877302 Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come from attending all three days.
  8. Workshops for Women: Confidence and Communication

    Blackburn Enterprise Haven, Ewood Park 12th Sep 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The second in this series of workshops for women, working in confidence and helping attendess to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for ACTION. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve a place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  9. Workshops for Women Day 1: Values and Limiting Beliefs

    Blackburn Enterprise Haven, Ewood Park 11th Sep 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. This workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become WINNERS. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625.
  10. Workshops for Women 3: Take Action - COMMIT

    New Era Centre, Paradise Street, Accrington 29th Aug 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The final workshop in this series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625.
  11. Women Mean Business - Summer Advice Fair

    Likkle Monkeys Children's Centre, Colne 29th Aug 2008 (2.00pm - 6.30pm)

    All the advice you need on becoming self employed - making money from your favourite hobbies & pastimes - help to boost your confidence. Come along, have a coffee, chat with our business advice team or a job centre representative, and bring the children with you to play for free and meet Monty the monkey!

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop-in Advice Fair
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place contact: Sam Smallridge at Pendle Enterpise Trust on 01282 877302
  12. Enterprise Island Challenge Friday

    Burnley Football Club 29th Aug 2008 (10am - 6pm)

     

    Enterprise Island runs for three days at Burnley Football Club, offering a unique opportunity for anyone to drop in during this time and discuss their enterprise ideas or find inspiration from Iain Scott. He offers valuable advice in this area and successfully helps individuals realise their potential, boosting their confidence.

    More info
    Type of Event: Session
    Cost: Free
    Contact:

    0800 612 2029

  13. Constructing Your Future

    Massala Restaurant, 32 King Street, Accrington, BB5 1QE 28th Aug 2008 (6.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Do you need to develop your construction business?

    Are you thinking of starting your own business in the building industry?

    Find out about:

    Construction through the credit crunch

    Health & safety on site

    Raising finance to grow your business

    Apprenticeships

    Getting a grant to develop your business

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact:

    To reserve your place please contact:

    Purves Ali on 07931 756248 or email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk

    This event is of particular interest to construction companies from ethnic communities.
  14. Enterprise Island Challenge Thursday

    Burnley Football Club 28th Aug 2008 (10am - 6pm)

     

    Enterprise Island runs for three days at Burnley Football Club, offering a unique opportunity for anyone to drop in during this time and discuss their enterprise ideas or find inspiration from Iain Scott. He offers valuable advice in this area and successfully helps individuals realise their potential, boosting their confidence.

    More info
    Type of Event: Session
    Cost: Free
    Contact:

    0800 612 2029

  15. Workshops for Women Day 3: Take Action - COMMIT

    Turfmoor Enterprise Haven, Burnley 28th Aug 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The final workshop in t his series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625.
  16. Enterprise Island Challenge Wednesday

    Burnley Football Club 27th Aug 2008 (10am - 6pm)

    Enterprise Island runs for three days at Burnley Football Club, offering a unique opportunity for anyone to drop in during this time and discuss their enterprise ideas or find inspiration from Iain Scott. He offers valuable advice in this area and successfully helps individuals realise their potential, boosting their confidence.

    More info
    Type of Event: Session
    Cost: Free
    Contact:

    0800 612 2029

  17. How to intergrate a marketing campaign

    Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Blackburn 21st Aug 2008 (08.30am - 11.00am)

    This event will help you to understand the elements and media mix used in an online marketing campaign, be it for short "special offers" or a long term awareness programme. This event will cover: - Planning a campaign, selecting media for the target audience and best call to action - How to budget for a campaign and how it can be affordable - The difference between 'spam' and legitimate email campaigns - Understanding campaign metrics, use of landing pages and campaign codes to monitor success - Managing the responses and measuring return on investment You will come away with more informed outlook on brand monitoring, and the techniques used in creating an efficient and effective marketing campaign.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To book a place contact 01254 692692 or email ddu@blackburn.gov.uk
  18. Workshops for Women Day 2: Confidence and Communication

    Turfmoor Enterprise Haven, Burnley 14th Aug 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The second in this series of workshops for women, working on confidence and helping attendees to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for ACTION. Workshops can be attended individually but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625.
  19. Workshops for Women Day 1: Values and Limited Beliefs

    TurfMoor Enterprise Haven, Burnley 13th Aug 2008 (10:00am - 3:00pm)

    The first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. This workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become WINNERS.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact:

    To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625

  20. Workshops for Women 2: Confidence and Communication.

    New Era Centre, Paradise Street, Accrington 8th Aug 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The second in this series of workshops for women, working on confidence and helping attendees to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for ACTION. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve a place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  21. Workshops for Women 1: Values and Limiting Beliefs

    New Era Centre, Paradise Street, Accrington 7th Aug 2008 (10.00am - 3.00pm)

    The first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. This workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become WINNERS. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To reserve your place, please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  22. Does your website stop the phone from ringing?

    Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB 31st Jul 2008 (08.00am - 10.00am)

    This July event is intended to help managers and owners of websites to be aware of the features, functions and irritation which can turn customers away. So you get lots of hits but no enquiries or sales, what's going wrong? This event is intended to help you as a website owner and operator look for the reasons why you may get lots of traffic but not enough enquiries or sales. This July event is intended to help managers and owners of websites to be aware of the features, functions and irritations which can turn customers away.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To book a place call 01254 582426 or ddu@blackburn.gov.uk
  23. Help your businesses and the environment

    Chamber of Commerce, Red Rose Court 10th Jul 2008 (09:00am - 11:00am)

    This seminar will provide direction to:

    • Reduce your print costs by 25%
    • Develop a Document Strategy
    • Start your Sustainability Strategy – being Green can mean being better.
    • The latest innovation in print technology – it’s not next generation, it’s now.

    What’s more, expert advice is on hand throughout the morning to discuss all types of document and print questions. East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has already introduced many of these changes and is experiencing real business benefits.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact:

    To reserve your place either go to the Chamber Website, email r.edworthy@chamberinternet.co.uk, or call on 01254 356462

  24. Turf Moor Enterprise Haven Launch

    Burnley Football Club 3rd Jul 2008 (4:00pm - 8:00pm)

    * Opening Welcome * Introduction to Turfmoor Enterprise Haven * Guest Speaker * Presentation of the building and cutting of the ribbon * Closing Remarks * Refreshments, buffet and tour of the facility.

    More info
    Type of Event: Networking Event
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Contact Jeanette Lord on 01282 700081 or email J.Lord@burnleyfc.com
  25. Hypen One/Brand-Opportunity

    Sandbox, Centre for Digital and Creative Industries 2nd Jul 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Second life, online gaming interactive media - what we once called the "business world" is fragmenting into a labyrinth of virtual realms. Hypen-One will introduce you to the concepts models - and friends - required to transform these playful spaces into serious business.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To secure a place please call 0800 977 6027 or email events@creativelancashire.org
  26. beconnected

    James Hargreaves Suite, Burnley Football Club 19th Jun 2008 (5.30pm - 7.30pm)

    Meet with like minded enterpreneurs

    Generate new business leads

    Raise your business profile

    Access to FREE business support

    Develop ideas, innovation and knowledge of best practise

    More info
    Type of Event: Networking Event
    Cost: FREE
    Contact:

    To book your place contact Burnley Enterprise Trust on 01282 872350 or email beconnected@burnleyenterprise.co.uk

  27. PARADIGM

    Computing and Technology Building, UCLAN, Preston 10th Jun 2008 (08:00am - 11:00am)

    - Academic talks on advanced digital manufacturing capabilities

    - On site advanced manufacturing demonstration

    - Tour of UCLAN research facilities and resources

    - Full breakfast served

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: To book your place, email NAli@uclan.ac.uk or call Dr Nasar Ali on 01772 895304.

  28. Bookkeeping/Tax Planning event

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Nelson BB9 9BT. 4th Jun 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Topics covered include: credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT.


    Here at Pendle Enterprise Trust we have devised a series of workshops to specifically assist people who are thinking (or have recently started) their own business.  The two workshops will cover the basic information you require to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as providing best practice ideas.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: RSVP: Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 9BT.

    Tel: 01282 698001

    E: info@trust4business.co.uk

  29. Make Google Love Your Website

    Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB 4th Jun 2008 (8:30am - 10:00am)

    Our first guest speaker will outline the important elements of good web site practice and how this affects your web site indexing by the major search engines.

    We will outline the issues, which can affect your web site in a positive and negative way when trying to develop a SEO strategy.

    To be successful you need to be aware of the major elements that Google and other search engines are looking for when they are visiting your site. We will help you to make sure the Bots find your site.

    Understand how to be indexed correctly and outline the tools are available to help them asses your web site.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: Free
    Contact: 01254 582426 or email ddu@blackburn.gov.uk

  30. Marketing and Business Planning event

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Nelson, BB9 9BT 28th May 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    Here at Pendle Enterprise Trust we have devised a series of workshops to specifically assist people who are thinking (or have recently started) their own business.  The two workshops will cover the basic information you require to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as providing best practice ideas.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: RSVP: Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 9BT.

    Tel: 01282 698001

    E: info@trust4business.co.uk

  31. Bookkeeping/Tax Planning

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Nelson BB9 9BT. 7th May 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Topics covered include: credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT.


    Here at Pendle Enterprise Trust we have devised a series of workshops to specifically assist people who are thinking (or have recently started) their own business.  The two workshops will cover the basic information you require to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as providing best practice ideas.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: RSVP: Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 9BT.

    Tel: 01282 698001

    E: info@trust4business.co.uk

  32. North West Club European

    Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB 6th May 2008 (9:30am - 13:00)

    Are you concerned about compliance issues if you trade outside the UK? If so, this seminar is for you.

    Keep informed on EU wide rules for eco-design of electronical or electronic compenents by adopting the CE Marking regime. Failure to comply could be a barrier to international trade.

    Learn about the worlds first truly international system for mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates dealing with the safety of electrical and electronic components.

    Hear how the every changing employment legislation is the chief reason that companies end up in tribunals. Our speaker will inform you of the statutory discipline and greivance procedure (Oct 04) and the proposed changes to it (likely April 08).

    More info
    Cost: Free to Pennine Lancashire Businesses
    Contact: To book at place on this event email or call Sheila Thornton on 0161 2782700.
  33. Marketing and Business Planning

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Nelson BB9 9BT 30th Apr 2008 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

    Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    Here at Pendle Enterprise Trust we have devised a series of workshops to specifically assist people who are thinking (or have recently started) their own business.

    The two workshops will cover the basic information you require to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as providing best practice ideas.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: RSVP: Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 9BT.

    Tel: 01282 698001

    E: info@trust4business.co.uk

  34. Bookkeeping and Tax Planning

    Pendle Innovation Centre 23rd Apr 2008 (6.00pm - 8.00pm)

    Topics covered include: credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: No Limits Get Set Business start up Programme, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson BB9 9BT. 01282 698001.
  35. Marketing/Business Planning

    Pendle Innovation Centre 16th Apr 2008 (6.00pm - 8.00pm)

    Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: No Limits Get Set Business start up Programme, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson BB9 9BT. 01282 698001.
  36. Puzzled by Business? 10

    Knott Street Community Centre, Darwen 10th Apr 2008 (4.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  37. Puzzled by Business? 9

    The Market, Darwen 10th Apr 2008 (12 Noon - 3.00pm )

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  38. Puzzled by Business? 8

    Turf Moor Enterprise Haven, Burnley 8th Apr 2008 (4.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  39. Puzzled by Business? 7

    Charity Arch Town Centre, Burnley 8th Apr 2008 (12:00pm - 3.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  40. Puzzled by Business? 6

    Primet Hill Community Centre, Pendle 3rd Apr 2008 (4.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  41. Puzzled by Business? 5

    Pendle Rise Shopping Centre 3rd Apr 2008 (12:00pm - 3.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  42. Bookkeeping/Tax Planning

    The Pendle Innovation Centre 2nd Apr 2008 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

    Topics covered include: credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: Free
    Contact: No Limits Get Set Business start up Programme, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson BB9 9BT. 01282 698001.
  43. Puzzled by Business? 3

    The Mall, Blackburn 2nd Apr 2008 (12 Noon - 3.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  44. Puzzled by Business? 4

    Jans Conference Centre, Blackburn 2nd Apr 2008 (4.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in Session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  45. Puzzled by Business? 2

    The Globe Centre, Accrington 1st Apr 2008 (4.00pm - 7.00pm)

    Puzzled by business? Don’t be.

    We have expertise, advice, training and grants to help you start your own business in construction. From brickies to building surveyors and plumbers to project managers, we’ve got it solved.

    Visit us for more information on how to build your future.

    More info
    Type of Event: Drop in session
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01254 304570 Email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
  46. North West Inventors Expo 2008

    Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn, BB1 5QB 29th Mar 2008 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)

    Lancashire-based innovation organisation Ideas North West is hosting its third annual North West Inventors' Expo sponsored by Get Set on Saturday 29th March at the Blackburn Technology Management Centre.

    The Expo 2008 will feature a comprehensive range of exhibits and presentations with practical advice on protecting ideas; financing; manufacturing; and, business management.

    More info
    Contact: For more information exhibitors and delegates can visit the website www.ideasnorthwest.co.uk or contact Paul White on 01254 692692 or email paul.white@blackburn.gov.uk.
  47. So I want a website... Where do I start?

    Conference Centre, Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn, BB1 5QB 27th Mar 2008 (8:30am - 10:00am)

    E-Business advisor, Michael McNicholas has 10 years experience developing and operating successful e-businesses. He managed the launch of the first ever on-line domestic energy business and worked with a multiple of agencies on banking and other financial web site developments. As one of the Digital Development Unit’s e-business advisors he has considerable experience in helping small and medium sized business to make their first steps in building a web site.

    E-compli is a fast growing financial services support agency, helping Independent Financial Advisors throughout the UK to operate within the financial Services Authority guidelines. Suzanne will take us through their experience of developing their very successful web site. From where to start to on-going management

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Limited spaces available, so book online now to avoid disappointment
  48. Marketing/Business Planning

    Pendle Innovation Centre 26th Mar 2008 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

    Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    More info
    Type of Event: Workshop
    Cost: Free
    Contact: No Limits Get Set Business start up Programme, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson BB9 9BT. 01282 698001.
  49. Workshops for Women Day 3: Take Action - COMMIT

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 24th Mar 2008

    The final workshop in this series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  50. Workshops for Women Day 2: Confidence and Communication

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 17th Mar 2008

    The second in this series of workshops for women, working on confidence and helping attendees to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for action.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  51. Business Solutions

    Saturn Suite, Globe Centre, Accrington, BB5 0RE 6th Mar 2008 (4.00pm - 8.00pm)

    There will be a number of exhibitors at the event providing an opportunity to find out what support is available in the area for existing businesses; specifically the No Limits programme, business advice, training, grant support and access to finance.

    More info
    Type of Event: Exhibition
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Contact 0800 612 2029 to register.
  52. Get the best out of Sage

    Conference Room, Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn, BB1 5QB. 28th Feb 2008 (8:00 - 10:00)

    Are you struggling to manage your business and understand the book keeping process? Then this event is for you.

    Our guest speaker is the Managing Director of a local Sage and Microsoft specialist will outline how to get the best for Sage software and help those on the point of moving onto order processing understand what you get for your money.


    Speaker: Mark Hope, Managing Director, Stone House Logic Ltd

    More info
    Contact: To attend please book your place online.
  53. Improving Profitability and Competitiveness

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, BB10 2TP. 27th Feb 2008 (7:30 - 10:00)

    The Manufacturing Institute invites you to a free breakfast networking event to introduce the range of services available to support your manufacturing business.

    Come along and find out how we can help you drive up productivity, reduce costs and add more to your bottom line.

    More info
    Type of Event: Networking
    Cost: Free
    Contact: To attend please book your place online.
  54. Workshops for Women Day 1 : Values and Limiting Beliefs

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 25th Feb 2008

    The first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment.

    This workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become winners.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  55. Workshops for Women Day 3: Take Action - COMMIT

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 18th Feb 2008

    The final workshop in this series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  56. Managing Innovation and Creativity

    Conference Room, Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn, BB1 5QB. 14th Feb 2008 (8:30 - 13:00)

    A thought provoking and interactive workshop for innovation leaders in small to medium sized enterprises exploring how to accelerate delivery of new products and services.

    More info
    Contact: To attend please book your place online.
  57. Bookkeeping/Tax Planning

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson 6th Feb 2008

    Topics covered include: credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT. There will also be a short presentation by the Inland Revenue & Customs & Excise

    More info
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01282 698001
  58. Workshops for Women Day 2: Confidence and Communication

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 4th Feb 2008

    The second in this series of workshops for women, working on confidence and helping attendees to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for action.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  59. Marketing/Business Planning

    The Petrus Suite at Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson 30th Jan 2008

    A free to attend event. Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    More info
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Telephone: 01282 698001
  60. Workshops for Women Day 1 : Values and Limiting Beliefs

    Hyndburn Enterprise Trust, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE 21st Jan 2008 (10:00 - 15:00)

    The first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment.

    This workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become winners.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    More info
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625
  61. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 19th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  62. Build your own website

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 18th Dec 2007

    This workshop will show you how to build your own website using template models

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  63. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 18th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  64. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 13th Dec 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  65. Barclay's Lets Talk Starting in Business

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 12th Dec 2007

    This free workshop will cover the following topics: writing a business plan, sourcing finance, managing cash flow, Taxation and VAT and marketing.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  66. Ideas North West - Meet your local innovation support network

    Witton City Learning Centre, Blackburn 12th Dec 2007

    A free networking event aimed at helping you extend your local network by meeting new people who are delivering innovation in the North West.

    If you are involved in delivering innovation, if your business needs new products, or if you feel there are new and better ways to provide your goods/services but are not sure how to go about it - then this event is for you.

    This event is sponsored by the Get Set Business start-up programme.

    For more information please visit Ideas North West or email

  67. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 12th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  68. Computer Bookkeeping

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 11th Dec 2007

    An intensive workshop using the latest version of QuickBooks accounting software; a free evaluation copy of the software will be provided.

    The workshop will demonstrate the key functions of the software including ordering and stock control, estimating, invoicing, VAT returns and cash flow forecasts

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  69. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 11th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  70. Bookkeeping

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 10th Dec 2007

    A free two hour bookkeeping workshop - bookkeeping made easy for businesses.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  71. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 7th Dec 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  72. Workshops for Women : Take Action - COMMIT

    The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington 5th Dec 2007

    The final free workshop in this series for women helps to create a business vision and make it happen.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    For more information please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625

  73. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 5th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  74. Successful Marketing

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 4th Dec 2007

    A free intensive workshop designed to give a clear picture of many of the elements of the marketing mix so that the right marketing methods can be considered to include in your business plan.

    The workshop will look at elements as diverse as leaflet drops, exhibitions and local radio

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  75. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 4th Dec 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  76. Business Planning Workshop

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 3rd Dec 2007

    A free two hour workshop covering the aspects of making a business plan.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  77. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 29th Nov 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  78. Barclay's Lets Talk Starting in Business

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 28th Nov 2007

    This free workshop will cover the following topics: writing a business plan, sourcing finance, managing cash flow, Taxation and VAT and marketing.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  79. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 28th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  80. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 27th Nov 2007

    A free workshop exploring the legal aspects in business

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  81. Cash Analysis Bookkeeping

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 27th Nov 2007

    This workshop is designed to reveal the mysteries of keeping good books that will allow you to complete your self assessments returns and satisfy the tax man

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  82. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 27th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  83. Finance

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 26th Nov 2007

    A free two hour workshop covering the basics of finance in your business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  84. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 23rd Nov 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  85. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 21st Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  86. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 20th Nov 2007

    Researching the Market and Marketing Strategies

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  87. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 20th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  88. Marketing

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 19th Nov 2007

    A free 2 hour presentation covering the basics of marketing your business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  89. Workshops for Women : Confidence and Communication

    The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington 19th Nov 2007

    The second in this series of free workshops for women, working on confidence and helping attendees to reject rejection, embrace change and present themselves ready for action. Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    For more information please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625

  90. Womens Enterprise Exhibition

    The Jupiter Suite, The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington 16th Nov 2007

    An exhibition to celebrate Enterprise Week.

    An exhibition featuring interactive workshops, exhibition of local female owned businesses and role models.

    A chance to see the success that local women have made of their businesses.

    For more information please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625

  91. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 14th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  92. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 13th Nov 2007

    A free workshop to help you start your own business!

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  93. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 13th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  94. Bookkeeping

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 12th Nov 2007

    A free 2 hour bookkeeping workshop - bookkeeping made easy for businesses.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  95. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 7th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  96. Direct Mail

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 6th Nov 2007

    An introduction to using direct mail successfully, this workshop has been developed to provide a fast overview of the modern techniques that have made direct mail so effective

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  97. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 6th Nov 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  98. Business Planning

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 5th Nov 2007

    A free 2 hour workshop covering the aspects of making a business plan.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  99. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 2nd Nov 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  100. Barclay's Lets Talk Starting in Business

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 31st Oct 2007

    This free workshop will cover the following topics: writing a business plan, sourcing finance, managing cash flow, Taxation and VAT and marketing.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  101. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 31st Oct 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  102. Bootstrap Enterprises Bespoke Marketing Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 31st Oct 2007

    Date: TBC

    These workshops are due to commence in October

    Dates and times are to be announced but for further details or to place your name on an interest list, please contact Bootstrap on 01254 680367

  103. Workshops for Women : Values and Limiting Beliefs

    The Globe Centre, St James Square, 30th Oct 2007

    Women in Business present the first in a series of three workshops for women designed to prepare them for self employment. This free to attend workshop will help attendees to create their future, believe in themselves and become winners.

    Workshops can be attended individually, but the real benefits come by attending all three.

    For more information please contact Pat Wallis at Hyndburn Enterprise Trust on 01254 600625

    More info
    Cost: Free
  104. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 30th Oct 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  105. Finance

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 29th Oct 2007

    An event from the Burnley Enterprise Trust.

    Sign up by calling the No Limits freephone number on 0845 612 2029

  106. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 25th Oct 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  107. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 23rd Oct 2007

    A free workshop exploring the legal aspects in business

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  108. Build your own website

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 23rd Oct 2007

    This workshop will show you how to build your own website using template models

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  109. Marketing

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 22nd Oct 2007

    A free 2 hour presentation covering the basics of marketing your business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  110. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 19th Oct 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  111. Business Finance Open Day

    Pendle Business Centre, Trafalgar Court, Commercial Road 17th Oct 2007

    A free drop in open day for local businesses to find out more about grants, loans and other finance options for starting or developing your business. Information and advice available on loans and grants, environmental technologies, import and export, mentoring support, start up grants and advice and IT and technology.

    Local businesses welcome to drop in throughout the afternoon/evening.

    Refreshments provided

    For more information please contact Pendle Borough Council on 01282 661688

  112. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 17th Oct 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  113. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 16th Oct 2007

    Researching the Market and Marketing Strategies

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  114. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 16th Oct 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  115. Bookkeeping

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 15th Oct 2007

    A free 2 hour bookkeeping workshop - bookkeeping made easy for businesses.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  116. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 15th Oct 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350

  117. Cash Analysis Bookkeeping

    Suite 1, Number One @ The Beehive, Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QS 15th Oct 2007

    This workshop is designed to reveal the mysteries of keeping good books that will allow you to complete your self assessments returns and satisfy the tax man

    For more information call the No Limits team on 0800 612 2029

  118. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 11th Oct 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  119. Business Planning Workshop

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 10th Oct 2007

    Free support in how to complete a Business Plan

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  120. Get Set Workshops

    Bootstrap Enterprises, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ 9th Oct 2007

    A free workshop to help you start your own business!

    For more information contact Bootstrap Enterprises on 01254 680 367

  121. Business Planning

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 8th Oct 2007

    A free 2 hour workshop covering the aspects of making a business plan.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  122. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 4th Oct 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  123. Barclay's Lets Talk Starting in Business

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Enterprise Trust, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 3rd Oct 2007

    This free workshop will cover the following topics: writing a business plan, sourcing finance, managing cash flow, Taxation and VAT and marketing.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  124. Meet the Money Exhibition & Networking

    The Hope Centre, Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, Nr Accrington, BB5 3HH 3rd Oct 2007

    The Chamber of Commerce is hosting this FREE event which will provide advice and information on a wide variety of topics by local professionals including banks, local authorities, enterprise trusts, accountants, solicitors and other major finance/funding providers.

    Save hours of frustrating research with all the info you need in one place.

    Seminars: Pensions for all (12.30pm) Raising Business Finance (1.30pm)

    For more details or to book your place call Barbara Terech on 01254 356400 or email b.terech@chamberelancs.co.uk

  125. Finance

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 1st Oct 2007

    A free two hour workshop covering the basics of finance in your business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  126. Introduction to starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, BB10 2TP 28th Sep 2007

    Practical hints, tips and advice on starting your own business. Also a great refresher for new businesses.

  127. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 28th Sep 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  128. Guide to Marketing and Business Planning

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 26th Sep 2007

    This free two-hour workshop will cover the basic information you need to know to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.

    Topics covered include: market research, sales, advertising, customer relations, business objectives, skills, operations and finance.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  129. Burnley Enterprise: Bookkeeping

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, BB10 2TP 24th Sep 2007

    Practical hints, tips and advice on starting your own business. Also a great refresher for new businesses.

  130. Bookkeeping

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 24th Sep 2007

    A free 2 hour bookkeeping workshop - bookkeeping made easy for businesses.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  131. Introduction to Starting you own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 21st Sep 2007

    A free presentation covering all the basics about setting up your own business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  132. Guide to Bookkeeping and Tax Planning

    The Petrus Suite, Pendle Business Centre, Nelson 19th Sep 2007

    This free 2-hour workshop will cover the basic information you need to know to help you get started and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.

    Topics covered include credit control, profitability, cash flow, invoicing, debt collecting, types of bookkeeping and how to calculate VAT.

    Buffet and refreshments provided.

    To sign up, call the No Limits freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029

  133. Marketing Workshop

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TP 17th Sep 2007

    A free 2 hour presentation covering the basics of marketing your business.

    Sign up by calling Burnley Enterprise on 01282 872350.

  134. Introduction to starting your own business

    Lancashire Digital Technology Centre, Bancroft Road, Burnley, BB10 2TP 17th Sep 2007

    Practical hints, tips and advice on starting your own business from Burnley Enterprise. Also a great refresher for new businesses.

    Sign up by calling the freephone hotline on 0800 612 2029.

  135. Health Tec Hub for the Medical Sector

    Conference Centre, Harris Knowledge Park, Preston, PR2 9QH 1st Jan 1970 (13.15pm - 18.00pm)

    A FREE event for companies in or diversifying into the Medical Sector. Topics include; - Raising Equality and Finance. - The Route to Patent Protection. - Consideration for Change meeting the changing needs of the ambulance service. - Kick Start Your Clinical Trial. - A Brief Introduction to Medical Device Regulations. - Comprehensive Local Research Networks.

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: Free - (By registration only)
    Contact: To reserve your place email: dkoliver@uclan.ac.uk or telephone Dawn Oliver on: 01772 894517
  136. North West Club Europeen

    Blackburn Technology Management Centre 1st Jan 1970 (9.30 - 12.00)

    Are you concerned about compliance issues if you trade outside the UK? If so, this seminar is for you.

     

    Keep informed on EU wide rules for eco-design of electronical or electronic compenents by adopting the CE Marking regime. Failure to comply could be a barrier to international trade.

     

    Learn about the worlds first truly international system for mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates dealing with the safety of electrical and electronic components.

     Hear how the every changing employment legislation is the chief reason that companies end up in tribunals. Our speaker will inform you of the statutory discipline and greivance procedure (Oct 04) and the proposed changes to it (likely April 08).

    More info
    Type of Event: Seminar
    Cost: FREE
    Contact: Contact Sheila Thornton to book a place at the event on email s.thornton@salford.ac.uk or telephone 0161 278 2700