In addition to our core business support activities, we run a variety of training seminars, workshops and other events for new and developing businesses.
Training Course Timetable
Barclays Lets Talk Starting in Business
(These sessions are for those who have not yet started their business) |
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If you're considering setting up as a sole trader, a partnership or limited company, the help and encouragement you'll get can support you in areas such as:
This seminar is an excellent opportunity to get free information, talk to other local new business starters and swap experience and contacts. To attend contact:
The Ribble Valley Enterprise Agency - 01254 828820
alternatively
email; projects @ribblevalleyenterpriseagency.co.uk |
Friday 19th October2007
9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue: The Printworks, Clitheroe
Friday 9th November 2007
9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue:The Printworks, Clitheroe
Friday 7th December 2007
9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue:The Printworks, Clitheroe
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MARKETING & FINANCE WORKSHOPS
(For clients who have not yet started their business) |
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An Introduction to Market Research and Marketing
These one day workshops are designed for those who are new to the concept of business planning and will equip you with the skills you need to research the business idea and develop a marketing plan.
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An Introduction to Finance
One day workshops to show you how to research the financial aspects of setting up in business and how to develop your financial projections.
Both the above workshops will be followed by one-to-one sessions with a business adviser in order to help you to complete the development of your business plan. |
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BUSINESS SKILLS SEMINARS
(For businesses who are already trading) |
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Basic book keeping
This course covers single and double entry systems for those just starting out in business, and explores computerised book keeping systems.
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Selling skills and techniques
Many new businesses find it difficult to 'close the sale'. Even with a good marketing plan, face-to-face selling is unavoidable. This workshop will guide you in customer relationship marketing and provide a step by step approach to closing more sales.
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Marketing your business successfully
This workshop is for businesses that have already started up and would like to devise a more formal marketing plan. You will analyse your customers and their needs and design a package that will appeal to both existing and new customers.
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Confidence and assertiveness
Learn to analyse and understand how people behave and react positively to situations where you feel uncomfortable or out of control. If you find it difficult to sell yourself or to say 'no', this course will help your confidence improve.
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Booking is Essential
and, in some cases, an appointment with a Business Adviser will be needed before bookings can be made.
Call 01254 828820 or e-mail projects@ribblevalleyenterpriseagency.co.uk to book.
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