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Free Microbiz Seminars

In addition to the broad range of carefully selected exhibitors and fantastic networking opportunities you can also look forward to a diverse seminar programme arranged for each Microbiz event. Seminars last approximately 30 minutes including 10 minutes for questions and answers.

Participants are always advised to book early to avoid disappointment as space is limited and cannot be guaranteed on the day. Bookings will close on Thursday 10th March at 6pm. NB: Sending a booking form does not guarantee your place: Bookings will need to be confirmed by Horsham District Council.

See below a summary list of seminars planned for Horsham Microbiz 2011.

For more information and to book a place on any of the seminars visit www.horshammicrobiz.co.uk, call 01403 2155264, or email business.development@horsham.gov.uk


Horsham Microbiz 2011 Seminars
All you need to know about Tax and being Self Employed Room 1 10.15am to 10.45am Wendy Staveley, HMRC If you’re self employed, tax is often a worry. Come and hear some tips on frequently asked questions about keeping records, claiming business expenses like day-to-day vehicle costs and working from home, completing your tax return and some ‘What’s New’ facts from April 2011.
7 Powerful Marketing on a shoestring tips for ANY business Room 2. 11am to 11.40am AND Room 2 2.30 - 3.10pm Dee Blick, The Marketing Gym FULLY BOOKED. Booking for reserve list only. For many small businesses being marketing savvy is fundamental to success. With a little marketing know-how, some practical tips and tools, it’s possible to generate sales on a shoestring budget. But you must get the foundations right. In this compelling masterclass, multi award-winning Chartered Marketer, Financial Mail Columnist and bestselling business author Dee Blick, will share 7 Powerful marketing strategies that you can use to grow your business - regardless of what you do… Book early, Dee’s masterclasses are very popular. Remember your pad and pen!
Unlocking the Growth Potential of Your Business Room 1. 11am to 11.30am Mike Wenham, Business Link South East Practical and cost-effective advice and tips from Business Link to help you unlock the potential to grow your business. The focus will be on crucial areas including sales and marketing, increasing market share, leading employees through growth, systems and operations and developing new products and services.
Networking for Success Room 1. 11.45am to 12.15pm - FULLY BOOKED Room 2. 1.45pm - 2.15pm Katrina Smith, True Colours Interiors and Angie Martin, Impact Positive How to build effective business networks, face to face, and online. In this fun and interactive session, come and find out about: • Practical tips to getting your business seen and heard. • Extrovert or introvert, how to find networks to suit your style and approach • Making a memorable introduction • Creating the best impression • Maintaining and extending your networks
It Is Never Too Early to Find Out More…… Room 1 12.30 - 1pm Daniel Grainge, Tax Partner and Sarah Ediss, Partner, Spofforths Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. With our extensive experience we will guide you through the various structures including the essential aspects of the start-up process and explore tax planning opportunities for both new and existing businesses.
Tops Tips for Advertising on Google Room 1. 1.15 - 1.45pm Gareth Sear, Sussex Web Marketing In this seminar I will take you through MY 5 dynamic tips to get the optimum reward from your Google AdWords campaigns. There are no secrets, it isn’t a dark art, but there is a lot to learn. In this whirlwind seminar we will look at budgets, research, structure, goals and objectives.
Save Water, Save Energy, Save Money Room 1 2 - 2.30pm Simple Water Efficiency for Small Businesses. Wes Douglas, Southern Water Have you ever thought about how and where you use water in your business? Are you a small business that relies on water for your trade but would like to know how you could save money on your bill? Do you work from home and have recently had a water meter fitted and are wondering how you can make savings? Southern Water will be running an interactive session about the cost of water and how some simple changes can lead to financial savings and help the environment. Packed full of practical advice and information, it will help your business save water, save energy and save money. Businesses that attend will have the chance to enter a competition to receive a free water audit of their premises.
VAT Made Easier Room 1 3.15 to 3.45pm Wendy Staveley, HM Revenue and Customs Dealing with VAT can be quite daunting for any small business. In this session you will find out about how VAT works, the records you need to keep for your VAT returns and the various VAT schemes available - all of which aim to make dealing with VAT easier for small businesses.