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: GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST DATE:


19 July


TIME: 07.30 – 09.30 VENUE: Hatton Court Hotel, Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8DE COST:


£20 + VAT (non members)


Hosted by former Western Daily Press editor, Ian Mean, the breakfasts are attended by businesses of a variety of sectors and sizes, from sole traders to larger firms, and attendees regularly run out of business cards, which is always a good sign for a networking event! In addition to unrivalled


networking opportunities, the breakfasts feature keynote speeches by esteemed guest speakers, who have their finger on the pulse on all things business related in Gloucestershire.


IP 1-2-1 Clinic –Bristol Date:


13 July Cost:


Time: 09.30 – 14.00 Venue: The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN Free


Our one-to-one clinics are designed to give you an hour of exclusive time with our IP expert, David Morgan. He can guide you on questions from “How is IP relevant to my business?” to “How can I trade worldwide by using intellectual assets effectively?” The advice will enable you to gain suitable protection where needed and tools for taking the next step on your IP journey.


Swindon Date:


Ready to Export Workshop – 18 July


Cost:


Time: 09.30 – 15.30 Venue: National Self Build, Renovation Centre Lydiard Fields, Swindon SN5 8UB 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.


Breakfast Date:


Bristol Chamber Networking 3 August


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.


IP 1-2-1 Clinic –Weston-super- 20 August


Mare Date:


Time: 09.00 – 13.00 Venue: The Hive, 6 Beaufighter Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE Free


Cost:


Do you have a question on IP but don’t know where to turn? Business West is here to help. Our one-to-one clinics are designed to give you an hour of exclusive time with our IP expert, David Morgan.


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


Business planning and finance 26 July


workshop Date: Time:


Cost: 10.00 – 16.00


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


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.


JULY/AUGUST 2017 insight 21 Ian Mean £11 + VAT (members),


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


Social media made easy Date: Time:


12 July 13.00 – 17.00


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


Cost:


This workshop is perfect for you if you want to know how social media can be more effective for your business. Please note this workshop is for Swindon and Wiltshire-based businesses only.


optimisation and localisation Date:


International website 13 July


Time: 09.30 – 15.30 Venue: TBC Cost:


Free


Leveraging your website to scale your business is fast becoming an essential, not just desirable tool for increasing sales both at home and abroad. This workshop has been carefully designed to


help you increase overseas business through your website, as well as develop your overall digital skills and knowledge. Led by an expert in international website


optimisation and localisation, you will learn how to create and develop your road map to make your website more appealing and functional for international customers and prospects.


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