Why do over 50% of all new businesses fail within 3 years? This workshop aims to give business owners the knowledge of why effective management of the finances can make the difference between success and failure. The workshop will take delegates through the complete cycle of finance related processes facing a new or young organization from changing/selecting the right VAT system for your business and finding funding to preparing a long term financial forecast and controlling finances on a daily basis. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE GO TO : http://www.thelbss.co.uk/eventdetails.php?id=1013&dt=2008-02-26

Contrary to popular belief not all businesses want to grow to be the next Microsoft or the next Virgin. But for those that do, expansion can be a long and winding road not to mention a risky one… So if you looking into this area or maybe you are in the process of expansion then why not come along and hear what our experienced panel of financial, legal and business experts have to say of the subject…The areas covered include: • Reasons and motivations for growth • Tactics for expansion • Investment for growth • Equity investment • Debt finance • Stock markets • Sales strategies for growth • Managing and cutting back expenditure www.thecircuitseries.com

This is a work shop for the self employed with little or no previous experience in book keeping. You will learn about VAT, self-assessment and how to maintain the cash book and accounting system. Ideal if you want to save money by completing your own self assessment forms - no accountant necessary! For more information or to book, please contact Lucan Richards on 020 7278 5757 or email: lrichards@centa.co.uk

This is a work shop for the self employed with little or no previous experience in book keeping. You will learn about VAT, self-assessment and how to maintain the cash book and accounting system. Ideal if you want to save money by completing your own self assessment forms - no accountant necessary! For more information or to book, please contact Lucan Richards on 020 7278 5757 or email: lrichards@centa.co.uk

This is a work shop for the self employed with little or no previous experience in book keeping. You will learn about VAT, self-assessment and how to maintain the cash book and accounting system. Ideal if you want to save money by completing your own self assessment forms - no accountant necessary! For more information or to book, please contact Lucan Richards on 020 7278 5757 or email: lrichards@centa.co.uk

A FREE series of seminars for Young Professionals in their 20s who wish to find out more about how to get on top of their finance, start investing and get on the property ladder early. Limited spaces avaliable. To book your seat please email:Mirela.H@perfectday.tv

JCI London is invited to the Bank of England - a classic event! Do not miss this unique opportunity to see the inside of one of England’s most famous financial institutions; the Bank of England also known as the ‘Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.’ The tour will take you through the main rooms of the Bank including where the Monetary Policy Committee make their monthly interest rate decisions and the Governor’s offices. You will be given an insight into the fascinating history of this central bank. Our guide will be the Bank curator - John Keyworth. We will then retire to a local hostelry for a drink afterwards. The Bank’s roles and functions have evolved and changed over its three-hundred year history. Since its foundation, it has been the Government’s banker and, since the late 18th century, it has been banker to the banking system more generally - the bankers’ bank. As well as providing banking services to its customers, the Bank of England manages the UK’s foreign exchange and gold reserves. The Bank has two core purposes - monetary stability and financial stability. The Bank is perhaps most visible to the general public through its banknotes and, more recently, …

Striding Out in Kingston Inspiring and Informative Events for Entrepreneurs Raising Finance For Your Business Wednesday 10th September 6.30- 8.30pm Raising Finance is a hot topic for anyone starting or growing a business. We have invited financial experts and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss their insights, tips and pro’s and cons’ of raising finance from banks, business angels and venture capitalists. Some of our experts include:- Senake Atureliya, Founder of www.piefinance.com, The PIE Micro-Investment platform offers viable start-up companies who do not yet meet the requirements of the existing angel investment community direct access to the resources and funding they need to progress with no up front costs. The highly automated solution reduces risk, increase the investor audience to include suppliers and provides transparency to enable investment in a sector currently starved of investment. Robert Soltanie, Young Entrepreneur and founder of The Best Property Company. Robert is the president of the Kingston University Entrepreneurs Society. He started his property company whilst at university and won the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year award by Real World Magazine. The discussion will cover how you present your business case, what pitfalls you want to avoid and any other burning questions you might want to …