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: GET FIT FOR BUSINESS BATH CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST


DATE: 22 November TIME: COST:


07.30-09.00 £11+VAT (members) £20+VAT (non-members) VENUE: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, Newton Road, Bath BA2 9JF


Join Bath Chamber of Commerce, Bath Business Improvement District and the Bath Chronicle for this fun networking event. The relaxed and friendly format always makes this a very enjoyable event. We not only help you to build on your business connections; this event also provides a platform to gain insight, find out about new business opportunities and to raise the profile of your business. • Increase your network • Promote your business • Share knowledge and experience • Enjoy a quality breakfast.


Gloucestershire Chamber 27 November


Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


07.30-09.30


Venue: Hatherley Manor Hotel Cost:


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


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.


Bristol Chamber Networking 6 December


Breakfast Date: Time:


07.30-09.30


Venue: Browns’ Brasserie Cost:


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


Typically attended by businesses of variety of sectors and sizes, the networking breakfast offers an opportunity to promote your business, increase your network and share knowledge. The morning also gives you the chance to try out our popular ‘speed networking’ format, which involves changing tables twice and pitching your business for a minute at each.


Bath Chamber Evening 11 December


Networking Event Date: Time:


18.00-20.00


Venue: Lansdown Grove Hotel Cost:


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


Join Bath Chamber of Commerce and Visit Bath for relaxed and friendly networking. Meet the right people, promote your business and build smart connections for your business through informal speed networking. The event is open to members and non-members of Bath Chamber. Mingle over a glass of wine and some canapes.


Bristol Chamber Networking 10 January


Breakfast Date: Time:


07.30-09.30


Venue: Leigh Court Cost:


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


Our networking breakfast gives you the greatest chance of effective networking. Meet 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, find investment, establish partnerships and build a presence in other markets.


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


Apprenticeships for SMEs – the Basics –BANES Date: Time: Cost:


6 December 07.45-09.30 Free


Venue: Bath Innovation Centre, Bath BA1 1UD Find out the benefits of hiring an apprentice. Learn how to use apprenticeships to upskill staff, from junior staff to experienced managers and discover the funding SMEs are entitled to. Explore the apprenticeship journey including the overall process, advertising and how to attract the right people.


PR made Easy Date: Time: Cost:


13 December 13.00-17.00 £12+VAT


Venue: Park House, 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.


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


Business Planning and Finance for Business – Bristol Date: Time: Cost:


21 November 10.00-16.00 £40+VAT


Venue: Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh 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 with an application for a Government Start-up Loan in mind.


Strategic Market Planning – Bristol Date: Time: Cost:


26 November 10.00-16.00 £40+VAT


Venue: Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh BS8 3RA


The Strategic Market Planning workshop is the perfect launch pad for business owners who want to get serious about attracting new customers to grow their business. On this one- day workshop delegates will identify where their business sits in the market place and create a strategic marketing plan based on their long term business goals and short term objectives.


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