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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


IN FOCUS: YOU CAN EXPORT –HOW TO FIND NEW CUSTOMERS OVERSEAS: AN AUDIENCE WTH RICHARD GRAHAM MP


DATE: 23 March TIME:


VENUE: The Growth Hub, Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 9HW COST:


08.30-12.00 Free


Come to this event and hear from local international trade advisor Hilary Green who will take you through a four-step guide on how to identify the right opportunities and find international customers. MP Richard Graham, trade envoy to the ASEAN Economic Community and Committee Member will talk about exiting the European Union. Plus learn from a Gloucester-based business successfully exporting overseas, and meet with our team of specialists for advice on exporting, intellectual property, digital marketing for selling overseas and export finance.


Richard Graham MP


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


Marketing Made Easy Date: Time:


26 March 10.00-15.00


Venue: Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH £48


Cost:


This hands-on, interactive workshop will help you to get clear about your marketing objectives, stand out from the crowd, attract new customers, choose the best marketing tools and techniques and increase your ROI.


GDPR – practical steps to making 12 April


your business compliant Date: Time:


08.30-11.20


Venue: Plymouth Science Park, 1 Davy Rd, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8BX Free


Cost:


GDPR legislation takes effect on 25 May 2018 signifying the biggest change to data protection law for 20 years. In this workshop, learn how to keep your organisation secure and compliant.


Plymouth Science Park


Get Fit for Business Bath Chamber Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


15 March 07.30-09.00


Venue: Kingswood Sports Pavilion, Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 9BH


Cost:


£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.


Gloucestershire Chamber Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


22 March 07.30-09.30


Venue: Coal Grill & Bar Gloucester Quays, Merchants Road, Gloucester GL2 5RG


Cost:


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


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!


Bristol Chamber Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


5 April 07:30-09:30


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


Cost:


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


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.


How to protect your business from cyber crime Date: Time:


11 April 09.00-12.30


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


Cost:


Led by Kate Doodson from Cosmic, this workshop will give you an introduction into cyber security, share the best ways to protect your business, employees and customers from online attacks, data loss and other threats. The workshop will cover the threats your business faces, how to minimise your risks and best practice for passwords.


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


LinkedIn Made Easy Date: Time:


16 April 14.00-16.30


Venue: Park House, Church Pl, Swindon SN1 5ED £12


Cost:


This workshop is available to trading businesses based in Swindon and Wiltshire who are registered companies or sole traders only. Find out how to create a strong LinkedIn presence and how to engage with your target audience effectively.


Managing innovation for a 24 April


08.30-14.00


sustainable business model Date: Time:


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


Cost:


This interactive workshop will introduce the definitions and benefits of innovation and innovation management and its direct impact on sustainable profitable growth.


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