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Most people miss the point of book-keeping and only bother with it because the tax man demands it, the accountant needs it, or the bank is demanding to see the figures. This free one day course will deal with the basics of bookkeeping aimed to help entrepreneurs understanding what accounting information is important to effectively manage their businesses.

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for less than 18 months who require a pragmatic approach to marketing. It seeks to provide a basic understanding of the marketing function, together with practical guidelines for implemented marketing activity within a limiting budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

This is a free half-day seminar designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business. Our business advisers are specially trained to deal with any questions arising from your wish to go into business for yourself. Our friendly advisers will help you step by step through a business plan and the various important elements that need to be considered at this stage of planning. This seminar is provided free of charge and is essential for all those considering starting a business for the first time.

Many new business ideas fly no further than the drawing board. Our free Let's Talk Starting in Business seminars in partnership with Barclays will give you the tools to help your business take off.

Would you like to advertise your product or service online? Do you need to build a website with minimal fuss? Are you looking for a cost-effective web solution that won't cost the earth? This free workshop will give you a step by step guide to building your online presence, by making use of a straightforward and economical web solution.

Half the battle of winning work is about how good you are. The other half is how well you can express that. Winning and developing business is as much about building relationships as it is about the ability to do the job. Relationships and trust are developed through face-to-face meetings and through presentations, not just through brochures or websites.

