MICROBIZ 2010 SEMINAR PROGRAMME
Free Microbiz Seminars
A diverse seminar programme is 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.
See below the seminars which happened in 2010. Details of the seminars for the next Horsham Microbiz will be posted here in February 2011. For more information and to book a place on any of the seminars, visit www.horshammicrobiz.co.uk, call 01403 215529 or email business.development@horsham.gov.uk
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Tax And National Insurance - Answers To The Most FAQ's Wendy Staveley, HM Revenue and Customs 10:15am to 10:45am - Seminar Room 1 Self employed people often worry about doing things correctly for the tax man – this session will help you with the records you need to keep, hints and tips on how to claim for business expenses like working from home and motoring expenses, as well as advice about completing your tax return |
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The 60 Minute Marketing Masterclass Dee Blick - The Marketing Gym Ltd 11am to 12pm - Seminar Room 1 For many small businesses, understanding how to promote themselves effectively beyond a brochure or a leaflet is a real challenge. How can they maintain contact with their existing customers? What should they do to grab the attention of cold prospects? In this lively and engaging masterclass, award-winning Chartered Marketer, Financial Mail marketing columnist and business author Dee Blick, will share a number of powerful, low-cost marketing communications that will provide you with answers to these questions. Dee will give real-life examples of how small businesses have successfully used these communications to generate additional sales. Come and be inspired, and bring a pad and pen. |
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Is Your Networking Notworking? Richard Dandy - Baxter Gammage 12:15pm to 12:45pm - Seminar Room 1 How many times have you gone to a networking event and your expectations failed miserably, probably too many to mention I guess? Is it you, is it the others or is it something else; whatever the reason for many their networking simply is notworking and for you to maximise your time and probably financial commitment you need it to work. In my short seminar, I will tell you how you can go to every selected networking event and create new opportunities. Richard is a hugely experienced networker, has previously held Chairman roles within the FSB and adopts a very unique presentational style, which will leave you thinking … I can and I will! |
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Business Body Confidence – What To Wear For Every Work Situation Gay Richardson - Style Me Confident 1pm to 1.30pm - Seminar Room 1 Did you know that you only have 4 seconds to make a first impression? Did you know that there are Rules for dressing? Did you know that by attending this workshop you will improve your business confidence? This workshop is for men and women of any age, size, shape and budget. You will learn essential style hints and tips on: - How to “package” yourself for your type of business - How to dress appropriately for different audiences - How to change your look from smart to casual - The use of accessories - How to buy less, wear more, always feel confident. |
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How Business Link Can Help You Mike Wenham - Business Link 1.45pm to 2.15pm - Seminar Room 1 Business Link is a free, national business support organisation available locally. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, have just started a business or want to develop and grow an established business, there’s a Business Link service designed to help you. You’ll find out how you can benefit from our support and hear about some of our local success stories where Business Link has helped people develop their ideas into successful businesses. |
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VAT - The Most FAQ's Wendy Staveley - HM Revenue and Customs 2:30pm to 3pm - Seminar Room 1 Dealing with VAT can be quite daunting for any small business – in this session you’ll 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. |
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Be Green And Win Business Shelaine Weller - West Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership 12:45pm to 1:15pm - Seminar Room 2 This seminar will help your business save money through better waste management, and improving energy and water efficiency. Many businesses can save up to 20% on bills with minimal investment and you’ll learn how to decipher utility bills. The seminar will touch upon how you can use an Environmental Policy and green marketing to gain new customers. |
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Networking Opportunities Unlimited: How to maximise return on your investment Katrina Smith - True Colours Interiors and Angie Martin - Skills Developer 12:45pm to 1:15pm - Seminar Room 2 Where? How? and Why?.. Katrina Smith of True Colours Interiors, and Angie Martin - Skills Developer, both sole traders and active networkers based in Horsham, will share knowledge and experiences to answer practical questions like:• What networking forums are available? • What about the internet? • How do I find out if they are right for me? • What tips are there for getting the most out of them? • What do they cost, and can I try before I buy? |