BUSINESS WEST – CONNECTING BUSINESSES BUSINESS WEST EVENTS


NETWORKING & SEMINARS Participate in a strong and lively business community where you can share ideas, identify new opportunities and generate new leads for your business.


IN FOCUS: READY TO EXPORT WORKSHOP 09.30-15.00


DATE: 14 March TIME:


VENUE: Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX COST:


Free


Are you an SME looking for new ways to grow your business? There is a whole world out there, so seize the opportunity today to learn how to access new markets and create an action plan to start selling overseas. Attend this interactive workshop to hear from our expert facilitators about the vital steps you should take to start selling your products/services internationally.


TRAINING COURSES Gain skills, improve your existing ones or just learn something new


inspire


Classification of Goods – Using 28 March


Commodity and Tariff Codes Date: Time: Cost:


10.15-14.00 £175 + VAT (members)


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA


This half-day seminar will consider the terminology used and the structure of the Harmonised System, Commodity and Tariff codes.


Chamber Networking Breakfast – 15 March


Gloucestershire March 2017 Date: Time:


07.30 - 09.30


Venue: Hatherley Manor, Hatherley Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9QR


Cost:


£11 + VAT (members) £20 + VAT (non members)


Join us for our latest networking breakfast at Hatherley Manor Hotel, Gloucester. The breakfasts are attended by businesses from a variety of sectors and sizes, from sole traders to larger firms.


The Bristol Distinguished Address: Vincent de Rivaz CBE,


CEO, EDF Energy Date: Time:


22 March 18.00-20.00 Cost:


Venue: UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol, BS34 8QZ Free


The Bristol Distinguished Address Series provides a unique opportunity to hear about the challenges, issues and decisions being made at the highest level of strategic leadership. The series is delivered by the Bristol Business School in partnership with ACCA, Bristol City Council, Bristol Junior Chamber, Bristol Post, Business West, CBI, CMI, FSB, IoD, ICAEW and the West of England LEP.


Get Fit for Business Networking 23 March


Breakfast Date: Time:


Cost: 07.30-09.30


Venue: Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH


£11 + VAT (members) £20 + VAT (non members)


There’s plenty of opportunity to meet people at this networking breakfast, so we’ve structured it to make sure that you have the chance to meet the right people and build smart connections for your business through informal speed networking.


Chamber Networking Breakfast 6 April


– Bristol April 2017 Date: Time:


07.30-09.30


Venue: V Shed, Canons Way, Bristol, BS1 5UH Cost:


£11 + VAT (members) £20 + VAT (non members)


Held at Bordeaux Quay on Bristol’s harbourside, we’ve structured our networking breakfast to give you the greatest chance of effective networking. Meet lots of like-minded business people and make smart connections for you and your company.


To book, call 01275 370849 or visit www.businesswest.co.uk/events


Incoterms Rules 2010 March 2017 Date: Time: Cost:


28 March 13:00 - 16:15 £175 + VAT (members)


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA


The Incoterms Rules are an essential business tool for export import because they define the responsibilities of each party to arrange loading/unloading of the goods, delivery, import export clearance and freight contract.


Business Planning and Finance 29 March


Workshop Date: Time: Cost:


10.00-16.00 £40 + VAT


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA


Designed to support potential and new entrepreneurs, this in-depth workshop will help you to create and develop a robust, investment- ready business plan and financial forecast.


Marketing Made Easy Date: Time: Cost:


30 March


10.00-16.00 £40 + VAT


Venue: Park House, Church Place, Swindon, SN1 5ED


Think marketing is hard? Think again! This hands-on, interactive workshop will help you focus on the things that are going to make your marketing efforts less costly and much more effective.


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