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Coins and money
Setting up your books
Friday 25 Jul 2008 10:00-13:00
Centa House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB

Practical low cost ways to improve awareness of your business. Includes: analysis, market research techniques; marketing strategies on a limited budget; on-line and off-line approaches to marketing promotion; branding, PR and marketing planning. The speaker has a wealth of experience and skills gained over 10 years working in a range of marketing environments (small business, corporate, public sector) and running her own successful PR and marketing business in London.

More info....



health business people
Search Engine Optimisation for Therapists
Wednesday 30 Jul 2008 08.45 - 10.45
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS

Map

(Registration from 8.15am)

Gain the tools you need to harness the internet and Google search listings. Christopher Bowers, of consultancy OmWeb, specialises in empowering small enterprises in the alternative health sector to maximise value from the new internet technologies. Walk away with the tools you need to be at the top of a Google search.

Who is eligible?
These events are free to start up businesses and micro-businesses (sole traders or businesses with 1-9 employees trading for over 18 months) based in London.

To book your place on Holistic Business training and networking events email Lucan Richards: lrichards@centa.co.uk or telephone 020 7278 5757.

More info....



health business people
Search Engine Optimisation for Therapists
Wednesday 30 Jul 2008 08.45 - 10.45
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS

Map

(Registration from 8.15am)

Gain the tools you need to harness the internet and Google search listings. Christopher Bowers, of consultancy OmWeb, specialises in empowering small enterprises in the alternative health sector to maximise value from the new internet technologies. Walk away with the tools you need to be at the top of a Google search.

Who is eligible?
These events are free to start up businesses and micro-businesses (sole traders or businesses with 1-9 employees trading for over 18 months) based in London.

To book your place on Holistic Business training and networking events email Lucan Richards: lrichards@centa.co.uk or telephone 020 7278 5757.

More info....



paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Friday 01 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

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 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.

Please click here to register

More info....



An advisor talks to a young entrepreneur about personal development
Develop yourself!
Monday 04 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Developing yourself is one of the most important things you can do when entering into business. Improving in skills such as presentation, confidence and sales can make and break your business in meetings and general communications. Please click here to register.

More info....



Cheque book and coins
Finance for Non-Financial managers
Thursday 07 Aug 2008 09:30-13:00
Centa House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB

This is aimed at those who need to understand the financial implications of their day to day decisions to increase the profitability and performance of their business

More info....



two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
What is social enterprise?
Thursday 07 Aug 2008 10.15 - 12.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This course offers an introduction to the world of social enterprise - what they are, what they have done, what they are doing, and how they directly benefit the communities in which they operate.

Please click here to register

More info....



Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 12 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for at least 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 implementing marketing activity within a limited budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

Please click here to register

More info....



two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 14 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This course is designed to help people like you to think about starting your own social enterprise - covering the full range of opportunities presented in business through becoming a social enterprise.

Please click here to register

More info....



Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Monday 18 Aug 2008 10.15 - 12.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Aimed to help entrepreneurs understand how to and when to pay tax, which expenses and allowances you can claim, and the pros and cons of VAT, this workshop cannot be missed!

Please click here to register

More info....



bright fair lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 18 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

How important are the skills of sales and negotiation within a business? Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to enhance your business by learning these crucial skills!

Please click here to register

More info....



Spokes of a wheel; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Can you benefit from franchising?
Tuesday 19 Aug 2008 09.30-13.00
GLE, New City Court, 20 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS

What is franchising? What are the benefits and how can you get involved? This one day workshop will explore the opportunities available to you, and unravel the mystery of franchising!

To book your place on this workshop, please click here

More info....



two women write a business plan
Planning for your business
Thursday 28 Aug 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This two day business planning workshop involves a combination of theoretical class work and actually writing your plan with your tutor. We can offer you one-to-one with an adviser to polish your plan and adapt it to meet the requirements of the important people you need to get on your side. Day one focuses upon marketing for a small business - concentrating on ways to increase sales through practical marketing strategies. Day two looks at financial planning and will demystify the jargon around business accounting and book keeping, illustrating how to effectively utilise finance. Feel free to come along to both days, or just one if that is what you require! Please click here to register.

More info....



An advisor talks to a young entrepreneur about personal development
Develop yourself!
Monday 01 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

Developing yourself is one of the most important things you can do when entering into business. Improving in skills such as presentation, confidence and sales can make and break your business in meetings and general communications. Please click here to register.

More info....



women discuss a business plan
Planning for your busness
Monday 08 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This two day business planning workshop involves a combination of theoretical class work and actually writing your plan with your tutor. We can offer you one-to-one with an adviser to polish your plan and adapt it to meet the requirements of the important people you need to get on your side. Day one focuses upon marketing for a small business - concentrating on ways to increase sales through practical marketing strategies. Day two looks at financial planning and will demystify the jargon around business accounting and book keeping, illustrating how to effectively utilise finance. Feel free to come along to both days, or just one if that is what you require! Please click here to register.

More info....



Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 09 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for at least 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 implementing marketing activity within a limited budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

Please click here to register

More info....



paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Wednesday 10 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

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 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.

Please click here to register

More info....



two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 11 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This course is designed to help people like you to think about starting your own social enterprise - covering the full range of opportunities presented in business through becoming a social enterprise.

Please click here to register

More info....



Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Monday 15 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

Aimed to help entrepreneurs understand how to and when to pay tax, which expenses and allowances you can claim, and the pros and cons of VAT, this workshop cannot be missed!

Please click here to register

More info....



bright lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 15 Sep 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

How important are the skills of sales and negotiation within a business? Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to enhance your business by learning these crucial skills!

Please click here to register

More info....



Spokes of a wheel; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Can you benefit from franchising?
Thursday 02 Oct 2008 09.30 - 13.00
GLE, New City Court, 20 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS

What is franchising? What are the benefits and how can you get involved? This one day workshop will explore the opportunities available to you, and unravel the mystery of franchising!

To book your place on this workshop, please click here

More info....



paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Friday 03 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

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 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.

Please click here to register

More info....



a boy discusses his personal development
Develop yourself!
Monday 06 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Developing yourself is one of the most important things you can do when entering into business. Improving in skills such as presentation, confidence and sales can make and break your business in meetings and general communications. Please click here to register.

More info....



Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 07 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for at least 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 implementing marketing activity within a limited budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

Please click here to register

More info....



two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 09 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This course is designed to help people like you to think about starting your own social enterprise - covering the full range of opportunities presented in business through becoming a social enterprise.

Please click here to register

More info....



two women writing business plan
Planning for your business
Monday 13 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This two day business planning workshop involves a combination of theoretical class work and actually writing your plan with your tutor. We can offer you one-to-one with an adviser to polish your plan and adapt it to meet the requirements of the important people you need to get on your side. Day one focuses upon marketing for a small business - concentrating on ways to increase sales through practical marketing strategies. Day two looks at financial planning and will demystify the jargon around business accounting and book keeping, illustrating how to effectively utilise finance. Feel free to come along to both days, or just one if that is what you require! Please click here to register.

More info....



bright fairground lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 13 Oct 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

How important are the skills of sales and negotiation within a business? Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to enhance your business by learning these crucial skills!

Please click here to register

More info....



Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Monday 20 Oct 2008 10.15 - 12.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Aimed to help entrepreneurs understand how to and when to pay tax, which expenses and allowances you can claim, and the pros and cons of VAT, this workshop cannot be missed!

Please click here to register

More info....



Pen and paper
Business Planning
Tuesday 21 Oct 2008 10:00-16:00
Centa House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB

For those who are ready to start setting up their business. This seminar covers: you and your business idea, business plan contents, marketing, cashflow forecasting/profit and loss, and general forecasting.

More info....



Coins and money
Setting up your books
Friday 24 Oct 2008 10:00-13:00
Centa House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB

Practical low cost ways to improve awareness of your business. Includes: analysis, market research techniques; marketing strategies on a limited budget; on-line and off-line approaches to marketing promotion; branding, PR and marketing planning. The speaker has a wealth of experience and skills gained over 10 years working in a range of marketing environments (small business, corporate, public sector) and running her own successful PR and marketing business in London.

More info....



a young man discusses personal development with an advisor
Develop yourself!
Monday 03 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

Developing yourself is one of the most important things you can do when entering into business. Improving in skills such as presentation, confidence and sales can make and break your business in meetings and general communications. Please click here to register.

More info....



Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 04 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for at least 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 implementing marketing activity within a limited budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

Please click here to register

More info....



paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Wednesday 05 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

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 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.

Please click here to register

More info....



two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Friday 07 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This course is designed to help people like you to think about starting your own social enterprise - covering the full range of opportunities presented in business through becoming a social enterprise.

Please click here to register

More info....



women negotiating a business plan
Planning for your business
Monday 10 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This two day business planning workshop involves a combination of theoretical class work and actually writing your plan with your tutor. We can offer you one-to-one with an adviser to polish your plan and adapt it to meet the requirements of the important people you need to get on your side. Day one focuses upon marketing for a small business - concentrating on ways to increase sales through practical marketing strategies. Day two looks at financial planning and will demystify the jargon around business accounting and book keeping, illustrating how to effectively utilise finance. Feel free to come along to both days, or just one if that is what you require! Please click here to register.

More info....



bright fairground lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 10 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

How important are the skills of sales and negotiation within a business? Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to enhance your business by learning these crucial skills!

Please click here to register

More info....



Cheque book and coins
Finance for Non-Financial managers
Thursday 13 Nov 2008 09:30-13:00
Centa House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB

This is aimed at those who need to understand the financial implications of their day to day decisions to increase the profitability and performance of their business

More info....



Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Thursday 13 Nov 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

Aimed to help entrepreneurs understand how to and when to pay tax, which expenses and allowances you can claim, and the pros and cons of VAT, this workshop cannot be missed!

Please click here to register

More info....



Spokes of a wheel; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Can you benefit from franchising?
Thursday 20 Nov 2008 09.30 - 13.00
GLE, New City Court, 20 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS

What is franchising? What are the benefits and how can you get involved? This one day workshop will explore the opportunities available to you, and unravel the mystery of franchising!

To book your place on this workshop, please click here

More info....



Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 02 Dec 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This one-day seminar is designed for existing businesses that have been operating for at least 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 implementing marketing activity within a limited budget. It promises to be a lively and entertaining day full of easy to apply tips that will enhance your marketing effort.

Please click here to register

More info....



paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Friday 05 Dec 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

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 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.

Please click here to register

More info....



bright lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 08 Dec 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

How important are the skills of sales and negotiation within a business? Come along to this FREE workshop to learn how to enhance your business by learning these crucial skills!

More info....



two people build a business plan
Planning for your business
Monday 08 Dec 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This two day business planning workshop involves a combination of theoretical class work and actually writing your plan with your tutor. We can offer you one-to-one with an adviser to polish your plan and adapt it to meet the requirements of the important people you need to get on your side. Day one focuses upon marketing for a small business - concentrating on ways to increase sales through practical marketing strategies. Day two looks at financial planning and will demystify the jargon around business accounting and book keeping, illustrating how to effectively utilise finance. Feel free to come along to both days, or just one if that is what you require! Please click here to register.

More info....



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