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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....


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....


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....


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....


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....


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....


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....


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....


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....


ladies in lab coats
PR for Therapists and Health Centres
Wednesday 23 Jul 2008 08.45-10.45
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS

Map

(Registration from 8.15am)

Do you offer a treatment that is new to the UK? Or a unique service that sets you apart from the crowd? Are you planning to open a health spa? Suzanne Evans of Aquarius PR, a leading spiritual marketing and PR consultancy, explains the benefits of good PR planning for your business, how to go about attracting positive media attention, plus how to write and distribute a press release.

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....


Pen and paper
Business Planning
Tuesday 22 Jul 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....


bright lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 21 Jul 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....


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How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 17 Jul 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 networking
Are your starting your own business?
Wednesday 16 Jul 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


paper and pen; photo:flickr.com
Book-keeping made simple
Wednesday 16 Jul 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 women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 15 Jul 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....


two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
What is social enterprise?
Thursday 10 Jul 2008 10.15 - 12.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

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....


women networking
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 09 Jul 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Tuesday 08 Jul 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?
Tuesday 08 Jul 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....


a young man discusses personal development with an advisor
Develop yourself!
Monday 07 Jul 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 negotiating a business plan
Planning for your business
Thursday 03 Jul 2008 10.15 - 13.30
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....


women writing business plan
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 02 Jul 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


health business women
Marketing Tricks for Therapists
Wednesday 02 Jul 2008 8.45 - 10.45
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS.

Map

(Registration from 8.15am)

Rosemary Parr, a marketer with a complementary health background and founder of Parr Excellence, demonstrates how various low cost activities can raise your business profile, help grow your client base, increase customer loyalty and the level of turnover, with examples from the sector given.

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....


Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Website development & promoting your business
Thursday 26 Jun 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This event will provide you with the essential tools to successfully use the internet to achieve your corporate objectives. This will include how to develop a web-based marketing strategy, and how to promote your business both online and offline.

Please click here to register

More info....


Books; Photo: flickr.com / vsgz
Fundamental book-keeping & developing leaner working practices
Wednesday 25 Jun 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Through these two half-day workshops, the issues surrounding how to implement an effective book-keeping system, and how SMEs can outsource ICT will be explored.

Please click here to register

More info....


two ladies writing a business plan
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 25 Jun 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Employment law - the essential guide
Monday 23 Jun 2008 10.15 - 13.00
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This half day workshop run by Peninsula Business Services will be essential for any business employing or preparing to employ staff. Providing an awareness of business compliance with employment law, this is not to be missed!

Please click here to register

More info....


bright fairground lights
Negotiating to sell!
Monday 23 Jun 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....


Men playing chess / Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Financial health & due diligence
Friday 20 Jun 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This interactive workshop will cover how to use financial indicators successfully, financial problem solving, how to sell on a business, and how to implement systems and structures.

Click here to book your place

More info....


two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 19 Jun 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....


women networking
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 18 Jun 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


business ladies
Holistic Business Networking Launch Event
Wednesday 18 Jun 2008 19.00-21.30
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS.

Map

(Registration from 18.30)

Businesses are invited to join Centa Business Services and Networking4Therapists.com to celebrate the programme launch and network with other practitioners and business owners, and to hear the success stories of special guest speakers from the world of business and complimentary health.

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....


Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 17 Jun 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....


Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Monday 16 Jun 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....


Woman writing on white board; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Business planning - preparing for growth
Friday 13 Jun 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This one-day workshop will assist you in auditing your business - where is it and where is it going? It will furthermore look at how you can raise finance, and make it attractive to potential buyers.

Click here to book your place

More info....


two men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
What is social enterprise?
Thursday 12 Jun 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....


women writing business plan
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 11 Jun 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


Chess board; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
How effective are your negotiation skills?
Tuesday 10 Jun 2008 10.15 - 17.00
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This interactive workshop will assist you in developing effective negotiation skills for all business-related activities.

This workshop is only open to businesses that have been operating for 18 months or longer.

Click here to book your place at this event

More info....


a boy discusses his personal development
Develop yourself!
Monday 09 Jun 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 men: photo:third-avenue.co.uk
Book-keeping made simple
Friday 06 Jun 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....


Two people talking
Generating business leads by the telephone
Thursday 05 Jun 2008 10.15 - 12.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This half day workshop highlights the techniques and motivations in developing a telephone strategy, and how to secure a sale by turning a 'maybe' into a 'yes!'

Please click here to register

More info....


women networking
Starting your own business?
Wednesday 04 Jun 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.


Please click here to register.

More info....


pen, papers and envelopes
Business Planning
Monday 02 Jun 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....


Books; Photo: flickr.com / vsgz
Fundamental book-keeping & developing leaner working practices
Friday 30 May 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

Through these two half-day workshops, the issues surrounding how to implement an effective book-keeping system, and how SMEs can outsource ICT will be explored.

Please click here to register

More info....


Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 28 May 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

Please click here to register.

More info....


Fairground bright coloured attraction
Negotiating to sell!
Tuesday 27 May 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....


Two men; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 22 May 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....


Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 21 May 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

Please click here to register.

More info....


Pen and paper; Photo: flickr.com / vsgz
Book-keeping made simple
Wednesday 21 May 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 women; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Marketing to grow your business
Tuesday 20 May 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....


Cars; Photo: flickr.com
Health & safety - compliance and law
Tuesday 20 May 2008 10.15 - 13.00
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This half day workshop run by Peninsula Business Services will provide an insight into health and safety, what your obligations as a business are, and how you are expected to comply with current UK legislation.

Please click here to register

More info....


Men playing chess / Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Financial health & due diligence
Friday 16 May 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This interactive workshop will cover how to use financial indicators successfully, financial problem solving, how to sell on a business, and how to implement systems and structures.

Click here to book your place

More info....


Two men; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
What is a social enterprise?
Thursday 15 May 2008 10:15 – 12:30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

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....


Decoration
Business Winning Meetings
Thursday 15 May 2008 18.00 - 21.00
Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, More London, SE1 2HZ

On 15th May, GLE oneLondon is holding an event on how to turn business meetings into successful business winning opportunities.

Featuring business expert Martin Tothill, your skills will be honed through a workshop style process, allowing you to learn and develop new methods of making every meeting beneficial to you and your organisation.
Afterwards, participants will be able to:

  • Prepare more effectively for business development meetings
  • Manage the process of a meeting more effectively
  • Increase their chances of winning new business

The event will also include finding out how to:

  • Prepare more effectively for business development meetings
  • Manage the process of a meeting more effectively
  • Increase your chances of moving potential clients into customers during meetings

The evening will also explore each part of the business meeting - setting the scene, the before, during, and after!

More info....


Two women talking; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 14 May 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

Please click here to register.

More info....


Book; Photo: flickr.com / blmurch
Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Tuesday 13 May 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....


Man in interview; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Develop yourself!
Monday 12 May 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....


Cheque book and coins
Finance for Non-Financial managers
Thursday 08 May 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....


Woman writing on white board; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
Business planning - preparing for growth
Thursday 08 May 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This one-day workshop will assist you in auditing your business - where is it and where is it going? It will furthermore look at how you can raise finance, and make it attractive to potential buyers.

Click here to book your place

More info....


Two men; Photo: third-avenue.co.uk
How to set up a social enterprise
Thursday 08 May 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.

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Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 07 May 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

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Planning for your business
Thursday 01 May 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.

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Website development & promoting your business
Thursday 01 May 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This event will provide you with the essential tools to successfully use the internet to achieve your corporate objectives. This will include how to develop a web-based marketing strategy, and how to promote your business both online and offline.

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Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 30 Apr 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, 1B(c) First Floor, Yukon Road, Balham, London SW12 9PZ

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

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Employment law - the essential guide
Wednesday 30 Apr 2008 10.15 - 13.00
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This half day workshop run by Peninsula Business Services will be essential for any business employing or preparing to employ staff. Providing an awareness of business compliance with employment law, this is not to be missed!

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Developing leadership and management skills for growth
Tuesday 29 Apr 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This one day workshop will outline what the role of managers is, how they can use their time and skills effectively, and how to identify motivational strategies for developing teams.

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Negotiating to sell!
Monday 28 Apr 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!

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Fundamental book-keeping & developing leaner working practices
Monday 28 Apr 2008 10.15- - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

Through these two half-day workshops, the issues surrounding how to implement an effective book-keeping system, and how SMEs can outsource ICT will be explored.

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Setting up your books
Friday 25 Apr 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.

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Grasp the mechanics of tax, VAT and national insurance
Friday 25 Apr 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!

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Do you want to start your own business?
Wednesday 23 Apr 2008 10.30 - 13.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This free half-day seminar is designed to help people like you who are thinking of starting up your own business.

Our friendly advisers will help you step by step to look at all the aspects you need to consider when looking to set up a business.

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Book-keeping made simple
Tuesday 22 Apr 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.

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Business Planning
Monday 21 Apr 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.

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Business planning - preparing for growth
Monday 21 Apr 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This one-day workshop will assist you in auditing your business - where is it and where is it going? It will furthermore look at how you can raise finance, and make it attractive to potential buyers.

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Financial health & due diligence
Friday 18 Apr 2008 10.15 - 17.30
GLE oneLondon, Unit 4, Hermes House, Arodene Road, London SW2 2JG

This interactive workshop will cover how to use financial indicators successfully, financial problem solving, how to sell on a business, and how to implement systems and structures.

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