Whether you are thinking of starting-up or you are developing your business, these workshops are free to attend and available to anyone in a South Cambridgeshire postcode.
A unique feature of the programme is the free support that you will receive after attending a workshop, either by phone or via email, from experienced business advisers. This support is designed to help you plan and implement what you have gained from the workshop. A selection of courses with places still available are outlined below.
To book your place simply call: 0844 346 0755, email: [email protected] or visit: www.exemplas.com/southcambs
How to use networking to get new business
13.30– 16.30: 20 November: Fulbourn
- Explore effective networking tips and gain confidence
- The purpose of networking and how to do it
- When and where to network
- Making your target market clear and having an effective elevator pitch.
How to manage money and make a profit
09.30–12.30: 28 November: Melbourn
- Take control of your business by increasing your financial awareness.
- Financial and accounting basics like profit and loss, balance sheets and cash flow
- How to create and maintain your financial records with basic book-keeping
- The legal and statutory record-keeping requirements of running a business
How to maximise market awareness– websites and social media
09.30–12.30: 4 December: Cambourne
- What type of web presence is right for you and how to use it for maximum impac
- What kind of website is right for your business – your target customers
- Outsource or DIY? Hiring a web designer or building the site yourself
- Basic principles of search engine optimisation and use of keywords
- Social media – what’s right for your business – ‘to blog or not to blog’
How to improve your profit
13.30–16.30: 12 December Cambourne
- Take a refreshed look at your business and make positive changes to your profits
- This workshop is for businesses that have been trading for one year or more, who can bring a set of their accounts to the workshop. This because a substantial section of the workshop will be devoted to understanding the finances of your own business and how to grow its profitability
- Identifying key performance indicators and appropriate strategies for growth
- Identifying issues and opportunities for improvement
- Taking a refreshed look at your business and make positive changes to sales and profits
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