BUSINESS WEST – CONNECTING BUSINESSES inspire 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.


The Bristol Pavilion


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


Workshop Date: Time: Cost:


Business Planning and Finance 21 November


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.


IN FOCUS: THE ROLE OF SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN MODERN SOCIETY


DATE: 6 December TIME:


VENUE: The Bristol Pavilion, Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground, Bristol, BS7 9EJ COST:


09.00-17.30 £150


In celebration of Bristol’s year as a European City of Sport, you are invited to participate in a national conference on The Role of Sport and Physical Activity in Modern Society – a Tool for Transformational Change. This full day, interactive conference will feature a variety of strategic and inspirational speakers sharing their expertise on how sport and physical activity can play a transformational role in reducing health inequalities and improving the life chances of communities.


Your Business Date: Time: Cost:


How to Get Free Publicity for 22 November


13.00-17.00 Free


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


Some of the fastest-growing companies put public relations at the heart of their marketing strategy. As a new business owner, whether you DIY or delegate your own PR, you still need to understand what to look for and how to set SMART, achievable goals.


Gloucestershire Chamber 23 November


Networking Breakfast Date: Time: Cost:


07.30-09.30


£11.50 +VAT (members) £15+VAT (non-members)


Venue: Mercure Gloucester, Upton-St-Leonards, GL4 8ED


Hosted by former editor of The Gloucester Citizen, Ian Mean, the breakfast will bring together Gloucestershire businesses large and small; what’s more it’s open to both members and non-members of Gloucestershire Chamber, so you'll always find new connections! In addition to unrivalled networking opportunities, the breakfast will feature a keynote speech by Dame Janet Trotter.


Chamber Networking Breakfast Date: Time: Cost:


Get Fit for Business Bath 30 November


07.30-09.00


£10.50+VAT (members) £15.50+VAT (non-members)


Venue: Bath Function Rooms, Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB


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.


Bristol Chamber Networking 7 December


Breakfast Date: Time: Cost:


07:30-09:30 Free


Venue: Bordeaux Quay, Canons Way, Bristol, BS1 5UH


Meet lots of like-minded business people and make smart connections for you and your company. Successful networking can help you raise your profile, meet new customers and suppliers, develop your knowledge, explore new ideas, find investment, establish partnerships and build a presence in other markets.


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


Video, Social Media and How to 21 November


Use It Date: Time: Cost:


09.00-15.00 Free


Venue: Plymouth Science Park, 1 Davy Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BX


Success in today’s digital landscape relies on reaching customers across a variety of platforms. There is no format more engaging than video. Consumers want bitesize, easily digestible content that they can watch on the bus, at home, or even during an ad break. Published easily on your website and quickly distributed across social media, video is a compelling way to capture the attention of your audience. In this innovate2succeed video seminar, you will learn how to plan, film, edit and publish quality videos straight from an iPhone (or Android).


Building a Digital Marketing 5 December


Strategy Date: Time: Cost:


08.30-13.30 Free


Venue: The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UB


Communications have changed, and continue to change at a rapid pace. How does your business keep up and how do you continue to reach clients? This one day workshop will cover two key points to help you continue to reach new clients in the age of digital.


Skills West Business Advice Clinic Date: Time: Cost:


7 December 09.00-16.00 Free


Venue: Kestrel Court, Harbour Road, Portishead, BS20 7AN


Your people are key to productivity and business growth. Here in the West of England our low unemployment rate often means businesses struggle to find employees with the correct skills. This is where we can help. Come chat with our Business Skills Adviser who can identify and tackle skills gaps in your business. We can also connect you with local and national training providers to ensure you get the most relevant, quality training.


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