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SUMMARY:Information Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Talk through your ideas with one of our information experts. \nWhether you’re thinking of starting a business or dreaming up a new invention\, we can help you to identify the information and organisations to help you get started with: \n\nbusiness plans\nprotecting your intellectual property\ndeveloping your idea\nresearching the market\nonline and digital business\n\nGet the knowledge to prepare for success!
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/information-surgery-7/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190429T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190429T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Your ultimate guide to SEO for business
DESCRIPTION:Please note this is a webinar screening.  \nIn the digital age\, when it comes to starting up and running a business\, like it or not\, SEO plays an integral and essential part in your business’ presence. \n\nSEO\, which stands for ‘Search Engine Optimisation’\, refers to the process of getting your website seen on the internet through search engine sites like Google and Bing. In the digital age\, SEO is now one of the main marketing channels for companies both big and small.Join UK2 Group’s SEO Gurus\, Kyle Edwards and James Shaw\, for a complete beginner’s guide to SEO and how you can apply it to your company. With 20 years as Britain’s go to for turning businesses into an established online force\, UK2 will be there to guide you on how you can get your website seen online in 3 simple steps. \nThis insightful workshop will help you really gain online presence\, with the opportunity to ask questions along the way. \nAt the end of the webinar you will be able to: \n1. Learn the process and terminologies in getting your website seen\n2. The importance of creating high quality\, useful and engaging content for your SEO\n3. How links\, both externally and internally\, can help improve your SEO\n4. Learn how to use UK2’s ‘SEO guru’ analytics service\, with an exclusive discount to all workshop attendees. \nWho should attend? \n• Anyone who wants or needs to learn and develop an awareness in the importance of SEO\n• Anyone who would like to expand their marketing knowledge for their business\n• Anyone looking to build an understanding of how content and SEO can impact a business’ presence \nThe webinar will provide a live 30 minute presentation across this topic and allow for a further 30 minutes for you to ask your questions directly to the experts.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/webinar-your-ultimate-guide-to-seo-for-business/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190708T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190708T203000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Entrepreneurs: The Wellness Edition
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY. THE PANEL WILL NOT BE IN MANCHESTER \nHear from a new breed of entrepreneurs aiming to help people look – and feel – great \n\nThe wellness industry has grown by a whopping 12% in the last three years\, transforming from a niche lifestyle concept into a mainstream economic powerhouse worth over £3.5 trillion globally. And with more people than ever parting with their hard earned cash on products and services to help improve their mental and physical health\, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Innovation is at the heart of the thriving holistic movement to look\, feel\, eat\, move and think better\, so there are no shortage of new brands eager to help you be your ‘best self’ and improve your wellbeing. \nAt the next edition of our sell-out Inspiring Entrepreneurs series we’ll be bringing together the businesses that are making it their mission to help us look\, feel and be our best and exploring how wellness went from ‘hippy’ to ‘hip’ to became the latest big business buzzword! Our panel will be sharing their insider experiences and key hints and tips that will enable your wellbeing business to truly thrive\, moderated by Angelica Malin\, Editor-in-Chief of About Time. \nPanel includes\nTrinny Woodall\, founder of Trinny London\, a digital beauty brand and premium make-up retailer.\nMax Henderson\, co-founder of Hotpod Yoga\, an immersive\, intense yoga experience.\nAbida Halstenberg\, founder of Samaya Ayurveda\, a multi award-winning skincare brand.\nShahroo Izadi\, best-selling author of The Kindness Method and a behavioural change specialist.\nJack Tang\, co-founder and CEO of Urban\, an online booking platform for home beauty and wellness treatments. \n\nWhether you’re interested in supplements or skincare\, mindfulness or meditation\, fashion or food\, don’t miss this opportunity to quiz our panel of wellness industry experts and gain the inside track on how you and your business can start to soar.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/inspiring-entrepreneurs-the-wellness-edition/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190711T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T113000
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Business with the BIPC
DESCRIPTION:Supercharge your start up and gain an advantage over your competitors with help from the Business & Intellectual Property Centre Manchester. At this seminar you will learn how we can save you time and money with: \n\nMarket research for your business idea\nProtecting your Intellectual Property (IP) including trademarks\, copyright and patents\nFinding out about your competitors and market sectors\nFree credit checking\n\nPlus we’ll demo some of our databases (free to use) including COBRA – the Complete Business Reference Advisor\, that you can access anywhere with a Manchester library card. We’ll even sign you up if you haven’t got one already. \nThe BIPC Manchester also offers many business events including: \n\n1-1 business advice sessions\nLegal Clinic\nNetworking Opportunities\nInspirational Talks & Panel Discussions\n\nJoin us to discover how the BIPC Manchester can help you!
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/boost-your-business-with-the-bipc/
LOCATION:Longsight Library & Learning Centre\, 519 Stockport Road\, Manchester\, M12 4NE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T120000
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SUMMARY:Twitter for beginners
DESCRIPTION:Get started with Twitter: \nBeginners session aimed at start-ups wanting to set up a new account. \nLearn some hints and tips about getting started with Twitter to market your business.\nExplore how online tools Fotor / Picmonkey / Hootsuite & Followerwonk can help you set up your profile\, gain followers and save you time and effort!
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/twitter-for-beginners-4/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T160000
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SUMMARY:Customer Service & Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by Jonathan Sherlock from digital marketing agency Tidal Wave Consulting \nDuration – 3 hours \nWith customers and brands seamlessly connected through social\, it’s more important now than ever for businesses to have a sales and customer service strategy in place. From brand loyalty\, to scathing reviews\, we’ll teach you how to manage and nurture your community\, mitigate bad press\, and upsell your products and services on social. \nCourse Breakdown: \n\nOverview of the best platforms for both service and selling\nPosting styles\, calls to action\, and effective use of media\nPacking a punch on Instagram\nCrisis management\nEngagement\, listening\, and monitoring\nPaid ads\, user generated content\, and Influencer marketing\nAnalytics and reporting\nQ&A session\n\nWho should attend this course? \n\nKey individuals from businesses that would like to use social media as a sales or customer service tool\nAnybody with a keen interest in getting into a career in social media or digital marketing\n\nWhat’s included? \n\nRefreshments on the day\nCourse materials\nAccess to online resources and supporting documentation\n\nBook your place at: https://socialsellingbipc.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/customer-service-social-selling/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T123000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning at the BIPC Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Meet\, network and find out more… \n\nHave you always wondered how the Business & IP Centre can help you turn your business idea into a reality\, but weren’t really sure where to start? \nWith a collection of commercial data and intellectual property resources worth over £5 million and workshops and one-to-ones taking place each week\, it can be difficult to know how to get started when it comes to using the Centre to find answers to your business questions. That’s why we’ve launched a new series of Coffee Mornings designed to give you the opportunity to meet the team\, ask questions\, find out about upcoming events\, make connections with other entrepreneurs and find out how you can use the Centre to give your business the best possible chance of success. \nCoffee Mornings take place on the last Thursday of every month and are free to attend. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/coffee-morning-at-the-bipc-manchester/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Learn how intellectual property (IP) can help you protect your ideas and turn your creations into profit. \nAn understanding of IP and how to protect it is essential to anyone with an idea whether you’re starting out in business\, have written a song\, invented a new product or brand. \nThis workshop introduces the 4 areas of intellectual property\, trademarks\, copyright\, design registration and patents so as you can learn how to protect your business.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/introduction-to-intellectual-property-7/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T163000
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SUMMARY:Influencer Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:With Influencer Marketing more accessible\, measurable\, and affordable than ever before\, is it time for your organisation to consider this effective marketing strategy? \nJoin us for a very fun and informative workshop for all things Influencer Marketing. On this 3 hour workshop you will learn: \n\nThe latest trends within Influencer Marketing.\nRecent changes to legislation regarding Influencers.\nIs Influencer Marketing right for my business?\nHow to pick your perfect influencer.\nBuilding a strategy that delivers results.\nMeasuring success.\nContracts\, payments\, and problems that may arise.\n\nThis workshop will be delivered by Jonathan Sherlock of Tidal Wave Consulting. Jonathan joins us from a background in running a social media and influencer marketing agency based here in Manchester. We’ll provide templates\, resources\, and cheat-sheet guides to all that attend. Space are very limited\, so please book in advance.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/influencer-marketing-101/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T180000
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CREATED:20190910T122046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T122456Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart in Bolton
DESCRIPTION:FREE 1-2-1 Start Smart Business Advice Sessions \nAre you a Bolton-based business start-up or are in the first 3 years of trading? \nIf so\, why not book a slot to come and receive some relaxed\, friendly 1-2-1 advice from Caroline\, your GC Business Growth Hub Business Advisor on things such as increasing sales and customer base\, developing new products and services\, marketing\, managing finances\, checking you have the right legal and regulatory process in place and much more. \nStart Smart is delivered by GC Business Growth Hub and is funded by Bolton Council and the European Regional Development Fund. \n 
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/start-smart-in-bolton/
LOCATION:Bolton Whites Hotel  De Havilland Way  Horwich  BL6 6SF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T190000
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CREATED:20190912T135447Z
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SUMMARY:Food Mania!
DESCRIPTION:Let our expert Speed Mentors help you turn your new food business into a tasty success \n\n\nThe UK’s food and drinks sector is going from strength to strength with developments in street food and markets\, pop-up catering\, hospitality and myriad innovative new product launches all contributing to our growing reputation as a nation of foodies. With almost 7\,000 micro\, small and medium businesses in the food and drinks manufacturing sector last year\, there’s certainly no shortage of new brands eager to take a bite out of the market. \nWhether you’ve got an idea for a new product or service that will shake-up the sector\, or you’re already small business owner in the sector with ambitions to take a bigger piece of a profitable pie\, don’t miss this opportunity to chat to our seasoned food sector experts. \nThis fun and informal event brings together a team of experts in the food\, drink and hospitality sectors to provide insight\, support and guidance on everything from funding to flavour\, product to packaging and seasoning to sales! \nMentors include: \nEdwin Booth CBE\, Chairman & CEO of Booth’s supermarkets\nDave Rigby\, founder of Manchester Three Rivers Gin and the BIPC’s Entrepreneur in Residence\nEmma Wren from Geordie Seoul\, Korean street food\nJoe Harper from Just Bee Drinks\nJason Bailey from Grub Manchester\nYetti Tabai\, founder of Yetti’s Kitchen (Caribbean fusion restaurant) and author of Food Business From Home\nClaire Kelsey from Ginger’s Comfort Emporium\nRachel Gilkes\, Senior Enterprise Co-ordinator Back On Track\nNick Jeffs from Plant Meats Food\nAlex Shaw from Kickback Coffee
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/food-mania/
LOCATION:Central Library Manchester\, Manchester Central Library\, Saint Peter's Square\, Manchester\, England\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200304
CREATED:20190910T122241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T122446Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart in Bolton (October)
DESCRIPTION:FREE 1-2-1 Start Smart Business Advice Sessions \nAre you a Bolton-based business start-up or are in the first 3 years of trading? \nIf so\, why not book a slot to come and receive some relaxed\, friendly 1-2-1 advice from Caroline\, your GC Business Growth Hub Business Advisor on things such as increasing sales and customer base\, developing new products and services\, marketing\, managing finances\, checking you have the right legal and regulatory process in place and much more. \nStart Smart is delivered by GC Business Growth Hub and is funded by Bolton Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/start-smart-in-bolton-october/
LOCATION:Travelodge Bolton Central  River Street  Bolton  BL2 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191128T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T180000
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CREATED:20190910T122404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T122430Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart in Bolton (November)
DESCRIPTION:FREE 1-2-1 Start Smart Business Advice Sessions \nAre you a Bolton-based business start-up or are in the first 3 years of trading? \nIf so\, why not book a slot to come and receive some relaxed\, friendly 1-2-1 advice from Caroline\, your GC Business Growth Hub Business Advisor on things such as increasing sales and customer base\, developing new products and services\, marketing\, managing finances\, checking you have the right legal and regulatory process in place and much more. \nStart Smart is delivered by GC Business Growth Hub and is funded by Bolton Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/start-smart-in-bolton-november/
LOCATION:Bolton Whites Hotel  De Havilland Way  Horwich  BL6 6SF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200123T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200123T160000
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SUMMARY:Value Proposition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Starting up a business or launching new services? Avoid wasting time with ideas that won’t work! Design\, test\, and deliver what your customers want using Value Proposition.  Register to attend our Value Proposition Workshop on Thursday the 23rd of January here at the BIPC in Central Library\, Manchester.  On this workshop\, you’ll discover what a Value Proposition is\, how it works for businesses across the world\, and how it will help you to focus on giving your customers exactly what they want. \nWe’ll work through current case studies of successful companies that have adopted this method\, and we’ll also invite you to work on your own value propositions. This interactive presentation will provide insights and examples so you can truly understand your customer\, their needs. \nThis workshop will be delivered by Jonathan Sherlock; owner of digital marketing agency Immediacy\, an agency that uses Value Proposition to make informed decisions on the services they provide for their clients in the digital space. \nSpaces are limited on this workshop\, registration is recommended.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/value-proposition-workshop/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200130T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime networking with the BIPC Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Entrepreneurs Club and the BIPC have partnered together to host an open space for businesses to meet and network each month. \nThis monthly networking event provides an opportunity to meet and chat with other business owners in a relaxed and informal atmosphere\, perfect if you’re looking to find new clients\, make useful connections and forge long-term partnerships. \nYou’re welcome to join us for the monthly lunchtime networking session and enjoy friendly chat while growing your business. \nAs each event is located in the BIPC\, so you’ll also have access to the wide range of additional resources available for startups and businesses provided in the library. The BIPC library staff will be on-hand to help and advise you throughout the event. \nEvent Format: \n12 noon: Meet and greet and friendly chat among the guests \n12:15pm: Informal presentation about the facilities available in the Business & IP Centre to support your business to develop and grow. \n12:25pm: Open networking amongst everyone present \n1:50pm: Details of the next event \nWho is This Event For? \nThis event is for both new and existing businesses\, from people just thinking about starting a new business to people already working in established companies. \nIf you want to meet new people in an informal and relaxed environment this event is for you. \nEveryone is welcome\, and you’re also welcome to invite friends and colleagues too. \nWe look forward to meeting you! \nEvent Host: \nHosting the event will be Patrick Lauroul\, a startup coach who supports startup founders and small business owners to set up and grow their business. Patrick has been hosting events through his Meetup group called the Manchester Entrepreneurs Club. \nThe team from the BIPC business library will also be present\, and will be able to guide you through the available services and solutions offered by the library to support business growth and development. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, or need help and advice with your business\, feel free to get in touch.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/lunchtime-networking-with-the-bipc-manchester/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200130T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200130T163000
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SUMMARY:Is Starting A Business Right For You?
DESCRIPTION:Join start up coach Patrick Lauroul for this session exploring the factors to consider when making the decision to start a new business.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nPatrick is a start up coach delivering support\, workshops and presentations for entrepreneurs across the NW. Take the guess work out of starting up – at this event you will: \n• Hear about the ups\, downs and rewards of being self employed \n• Find out what makes a successful business person tick \n• Learn about support available \n• Get tips and ideas that work for you
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/is-starting-a-business-right-for-you/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200206T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200206T153000
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CREATED:20200117T153259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T153259Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Intellectual Property Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how intellectual property (IP) can help you protect your ideas and turn your creations into profit. \nAn understanding of IP and how to protect it is essential to anyone with an idea whether you’re starting out in business\, have written a song\, invented a new product or brand. \nThis workshop introduces the 4 main areas of intellectual property\, trademarks\, copyright\, design registration and patents so as you can learn how to protect your business.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/introduction-to-intellectual-property-workshop/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200210T193000
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CREATED:20200117T153527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T153527Z
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SUMMARY:Made In Manchester: In conversation with Mark Reeder
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Mark Reeder – Producer\, Musician\, Manager\, MFS Record Label Impressario\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin Martyn Walsh for this exclusive In Conversation with Mark Reeder. \nMark Reeder has been living and working in Berlin since 1978. He is the founder and owner of the German electronic dance music labels MFS and Flesh. In 1991\, Reeder discovered the teenage Paul van Dyk\, guiding and paving his way to build up his now international DJ superstardom. Dave Haslam’s book Adventures on the Wheels of Steel: The Rise of the Superstar DJs describes how Reeder initiated and successfully outlined van Dyk’s early career from 1991 until 1999\, and through Reeder’s respected status and extensive music industry contacts\, van Dyk was able to climb the ladder to success and reach his current superstar status. \nMark’s career has spanned more than three decades. He has been a participant and behind the scenes influence for many now famous artists\, spread over a wide cross section of contemporary musical genres. Due to his extensive knowledge of the music industry\, he has participated and chaired panels at various international music conferences since the late 1980s. (source: Wikipedia) \nThis in-depth discussion will detail Mark’s musical journey from Manchester\, to Berlin\, to Chengdu and beyond! \nPhoto courtesy of Martyn Goodacre
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/made-in-manchester-in-conversation-with-mark-reeder/
LOCATION:Central Library Manchester\, Manchester Central Library\, Saint Peter's Square\, Manchester\, England\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T160000
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SUMMARY:Commercial Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Clinic is by appointment only. \nFree\, confidential 30 minute appointments for commercial law advice to help you address your business needs. Talk to a legal advisor from Prosperity Law LLP / Knights PLC for an initial confidential\, free discussion on commercial law including; \n– Employment Law advice\n– Standard Terms & Conditions\n– Data Protection advice\n– Sale & Purchase of Goods and Services\n– Dispute Resolution\n– Commercial Contracts\n– Debt Recovery \nPLEASE NOTE: To request an appointment you must complete this form.\nWe will contact you with an appointment time.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/commercial-legal-clinic-10/
LOCATION:Business & IP Centre Manchester\, Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T200304
CREATED:20210311T135222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T140435Z
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Your Marketing and Sales
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by our Business expert Wendy Breakell of Break into Business\, will show you how to adopt a fresh approach to your marketing.\n\n\nWendy will show you how to adopt a fresh approach to your marketing. Focusing on the communication of your values and the key features that must make your business stand out\, Wendy will look at the use of print\, on line and the potential that is still there for on line face to face via to target the customers that you need to reach to develop your sales pipeline . \nWendy has first hand experience of marketing from starting and growing her own media businesses\, running an award winning SME and now fresh at it growing a new business in on line tutoring Wendy understands how hard this part of business can be. But it’s the area of business that needs constant attention and reboot when sales aren’t heading in the right direction \nSo whether you are starting or growing your business\, this interactive and highly practical jargon busting workshop will provide you some tips\, insights and injection of ideas for your marketing strategy.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-your-marketing-and-sales/
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Your Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on your business plan right now? Want to know what to put in your business plan so it gets funding?\n\n\nIf you’re in the process of starting a new business\, this workshop is for you. In this workshop we will cover everything you need to know about crafting the perfect business plan. \nTOPICS WE’LL COVER: \n\nWhat to consider when preparing your business plan\n11 types of business plan you can use\nWhat to include in your business plan (and what to leave out)\nInsider tips when using a business plan to get investment and access funding\nThe key difference between a business plan and a business model\nHow to make a 5-minute business plan\nAlternatives you can use instead of a business plan\nHandy tools and methods for creating a business plan more easily\nFeedback and advice about how to improve your business plan\n\nThis workshop is aimed at beginners\, people just starting out and setting up a new business. If you want ask questions and get feedback about your business plan\, this workshop is for you. \nWORKSHOP FORMAT: \n11:00 – 11:05 — Welcome + Introduction \n11:05 – 11:50 – Part 1: Top tips when making a business plan! \n11:50 – 12:00 — Break \n12:00 – 13:00 – Part 2: Feedback and support to develop your business planThis workshop will be hosted and led by Patrick Lauruol\, a seasoned startup and growth coach. Since 2013\, Patrick has worked with over 90 people in different industries to support them to start their business. Patrick’s company called Pirate Startups focuses on making business fun and easy for everyone.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-your-business-planning/
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SUMMARY:Reset.Restart: Marketing #4 Sales Is Not A Dirty Word
DESCRIPTION:Sales means profits!\n\n\nThe British psyche tends to recoil at the thought of sales but it’s a fundamental part of doing business. In this workshop\, you will learn how to overcome the fear of sales\, identify blind spots and increase sales without it becoming an overwhelming task. With tips and tricks that will help you increase sales and appointments\, Andy will demonstrate his vast experience of direct and indirect sales techniques\, strategy and implementation to help you increase the bottom line\, whatever your business. \nAbout Royal Flush Marketing \nRoyal Flush are a brand and performance marketing consultancy that helps ambitious businesses increase sales in the most time-effective way. It was set up by Ben Martin and Andy Smith to solve a key problem in marketing – setting up the right foundations for marketing to be more effective. \nHaving worked in agencies and client-side for 20 years\, their combined experience of marketing\, branding and sales has seen them work with Start-ups\, SMEs and big-name brands such as Next PLC\, BBC\, Sweet’N Low\, Sambro Toys\, Ultimate Products\, Health Shield and Home Bargains to name a few. \nFor more information visit http://www.royalflushmarketing.co.uk
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-marketing-4-sales-is-not-a-dirty-word/
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Your Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Digital Project Management Tips to Support Your Business\n\n\nWith a variety of popular project management processes used in the business world\, it’s shocking to hear that only 39% of project succeed\, on time and within budget. It can be a struggle to run a project from concept to finish line\, and keep on track of all those different tasks\, milestones and goals you have for multiple projects\, services or products at any one time. In this session DigiEnable will share with us the Top Digital Project Management platforms and apps\, how you can ulitise them to streamline your processes\, delegating and managing your teams\, and which are best used for the different styles of project management for business owners and leaders.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-your-project-management/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Trademark Searching
DESCRIPTION:How to search for a trademark webinar\n\n\nAlmost every business has intellectual property of some sort – in its words\, logos or pictures\, or a combination. \nThis webinar will explain the basics behind trademark protection and registration\, and how to use internet databases and resources to search for trademarks. The session will include a live demonstration of a trademark search to guide delegates through the process.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/introduction-to-trademark-searching/
CATEGORIES:All events
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Five Creative Tools for Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Stuck for ideas? Maybe you want to run your own business\, but don’t know what to sell.\n\n\nMaybe you’ve got an idea\, but worry it’s not good enough. Maybe you’re already in business\, but feel like you should be innovating. We all need creativity at work – not just artists and poets. This session gives you five basic tools to boost your creative power. They’ll help you come up with new\, useful ideas. Steve Rawling taught creative techniques at the BBC Academy before working with designers\, innovators and entrepreneurs all over the world. His book “Be Creative Now” has been published in four languages.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-five-creative-tools-for-innovators/
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Your Branding
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by our Business expert Wendy Breakell of Break into Business\, Wendy will show you how to adopt a fresh approach to your branding.\n\n\nWhether you are looking to start your own brand\, rebrand or review your brand\, this workshop will cover the most important parts of a start- up\, small business brand. Ignoring the lure of expensive logos and the mythology that surrounds this concept\, Wendy will be focusing on what matters most to your target customers. And for a small business Wendy believes this must be focused on values of caring\, personalised \, intimate and authentic to create a special bond that creates the loyalty and connectivity that rivals your competitors. \n \nWendy is clear on her approach : the big brands are losing their way so you focus on the features that matter to your customer: your inspiration\, the mission and purpose of the brand and the promise of the best customer service based on integrity and beliefs. Wendy loves developing brands based on these values and so from this workshop you will feel inspired and empowered to take your brand development forward and with minimum cost but high personal investment of time\, energy and creative thought.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-your-branding/
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SUMMARY:Intro to E-Marketer: The digital business news database
DESCRIPTION:An introduction and demonstration of the E-Marketer database\, its features and what it can offer\n\n\nIn the modern age\, technology and innovation plays a cornerstone role in business and industry. New technologies and the latest developments have more of an impact on a businesses success than ever before. \nE-Marketer provides the latest news\, insights and analysis of the latest technology focused developments across a range of industries\, providing you with the important need-to-know information to stay informed and at an advantage.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/intro-to-e-marketer-the-digital-business-news-database/
CATEGORIES:All events
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SUMMARY:Reset.Restart: Marketing #3 Think Different
DESCRIPTION:Not all businesses have massive marketing budgets – find out how to make yours work effectively for you.\n\n\nSession 3: \nNot all businesses have massive marketing budgets – some have none at all!  \nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to approach marketing in a different way with tips and ideas on how to reach your audience and engage them on the roads less travelled. You’ll take on an exercise that helps you to think differently and be more creative in your approach to solving problems. \nNext time:  \nSession 4: Sales is not a dirty word \nThe British psyche tends to recoil at the thought of sales but it’s a fundamental part of doing business. In this workshop\, you will learn how to overcome the fear of sales\, identify blind spots and increase sales without it becoming an overwhelming task. With tips and tricks that will help you increase sales and appointments\, Andy will demonstrate his vast experience of direct and indirect sales techniques\, strategy and implementation to help you increase the bottom line\, whatever your business. \nAbout Royal Flush Marketing \nRoyal Flush are a brand and performance marketing consultancy that helps ambitious businesses increase sales in the most time-effective way. It was set up by Ben Martin and Andy Smith to solve a key problem in marketing – setting up the right foundations for marketing to be more effective. \nHaving worked in agencies and client-side for 20 years\, their combined experience of marketing\, branding and sales has seen them work with Start-ups\, SMEs and big-name brands such as Next PLC\, BBC\, Sweet’N Low\, Sambro Toys\, Ultimate Products\, Health Shield and Home Bargains to name a few. \nFor more information visit http://www.royalflushmarketing.co.uk
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-marketing-3-think-different/
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SUMMARY:Music Industry Legal Clinic - March
DESCRIPTION:Legal advice for musicians and music industry workers\n\n\nThe BIPC is working with Carol Isherwood from Isherwood Legal Limited. \nCarol is a Specialist Music/Creative Industries Legal and Business affairs Consultant  \nThe clinics will cover all aspects of music law\, whether this relates to copyright queries and protecting works; copyright infringement and what to do if someone uses your work without consent; song shares when co-writing; royalties; performer’s rights; moral rights; issues with contracts e.g. record and publishing contracts\, management contracts\, producer contracts; synchronisation licences; using samples; PPL and PRS queries; protecting a band name; and income streams. \nThe clinics are aimed at musicians\, producers\, music managers\, labels\, promoters and anyone one else working in the music industry or starting out in that industry. \nBook a free 30 minute appointment for confidential impartial advice now. Appointments will be by telephone until further notice\, we will contact you via email to confirm your appointment. \nwww.carolisherwood.co.uk/
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/music-industry-legal-clinic-march/
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SUMMARY:Reset. Restart: Your Approach to Finances
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by our Business expert Wendy Breakell of Break into Business\, Wendy will show you how to adopt a fresh approach to your finances.\n\n\nWendy is an experienced entrepreneur so she understands the challenges and fears that start- ups and small business can feel with finances.\n \n \nIn this workshop Wendy will take a non -nonsense approach that doesn’t use accountants language to over- whelm the small business. The areas that Wendy will look at will be:\n \n \n\nYour pricing : Mark ups \, Calculating costs \, And the reality of what profit might look like in the short to medium term\n\n\n\nNegotiating deals with suppliers and how to attract potential investment from grants and community funding streams.\n\n\n\nThe essentials of whether to become a limited company\, social enterprise or remain a sole trader.
URL:https://askaboutbusiness.org/event/reset-restart-your-approach-to-finances/
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