The chances of any business achieving its objectives and being a real success are considerably increased with a plan than without one. Using an imaginary company the workshop will discuss the key elements of a Business Plan enabling delegates to prepare and take away their own plan for their own organisation for finalisation at a later stage. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR PLACE GO TO: http://www.thelbss.co.uk/eventdetails.php?id=10132&dt=2008-03-25

CIDA’s annual networking and showcasing event offers access to a range of creative industries support providers, high-profile panel discussions, an East London Design Show installation and more! This is the 5th Creative Links Expo and will offer the latest information and advice for creative individuals, businesses and cultural organisations. If you’re looking to grow or develop your business don’t miss out on the professional development support, training, workspace providers, funders and access to some of London’s most innovative marketing and design services. Exhibitors – Support organisations, space providers, cultural groups and community organisations and creative studios will all be on hand to answer questions, provide information and demonstrate their creativity and exciting new initiatives Panel Discussions – High-profile industry professionals will discuss prominent topics, offer insights and initiate hot debate ensuring you get to explore the future issues for your sector East London Design Show – See the best of contemporary design in this inspirational installation curated specifically for the event Film Café – Experience this excellent space to view the latest in experimental short film, network and grab a great coffee. Produced in partnership with London Metropolitan University and the New Producers Alliance Cut & Paste London – The …

Join us at the Enfield Business Centre for this inspiring PR workshop that will give delegates an insight into the art of promoting their business in the media. This will help you to gain an understanding of the power of publicity as a cost effective, convincing and simple way of marketing your business. • The definition of PR and how it can help make your business a success • How to build a strategic PR campaign in line with your overall business and marketing objectives • What makes journalists tick and how to inspire them to write about your business • Effective PR techniques and how to implement them This is a great opportunity to get expert training at discounted prices - CIPR charge £545pp for similar workshops so don’t miss out on this opportunity, BOOK NOW! (Please notify us of any special dietary requirements.) SPEAKER: Kerry Savage MCIPR, MCIM Savage Communications Kerry Savage has worked at some of the world’s most successful PR agencies including Freud communications and has worked with high profile clients such as Royal Mail and Toni & Guy. Date: Monday 25th February 2008 Time: 6 – 9pm Cost: £55pp+VAT (members and guests) £65pp+VAT (non members) …

MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS (full day –buffet lunch provided) Planning your marketing is an essential step for success in launching and growing any business. This workshop helps you turn your bright idea into a product/service package which your customers can’t resist. You will develop a media strategy that gets a response but is also cost-effective. You will learn the secret of communications that grab attention and compel customers to roll up, sign up, call up or click “buy now”.

BOOKKEEPING & FINANCIAL CONTROL (full day –buffet lunch provided) One must now keep financial records under the rules of Self-Assessment. The easiest method is by a simple cash book system showing income and expenditure. This can be done manually or by computerised systems. You need to understand where income is coming from and where expenses are going. A business is about producing profit and generating cash. How does one know when this is happening or not ? If there is no control mechanism the chances are that one will not know until it is too late. The workshop will explain how to structure and use financial records, develop a monitoring system and be aware of actions that should be taken.

A training workshop looking at the legalities and good practice of working with young people in the arts. This workshop will be based on Arts Council England’s ‘Keeping Arts Safe’ model and will be led by ACE approved trainer, Pauline Taylor from Infinite Arts. Guest speaker: Gwyneth Lamb, Youth Music. The session is particularly relevant to community musicians, music leaders and members of voluntary music groups.

An Interactive Workshop in Social Awareness and Social Facility This learning event will unveil your inner capacity to create human wealth through creativity, empathy, generosity and curiosity. How can we best produce a healthy and intelligent community… Are women leading the way in facilitating social intelligence? Is it a gender neutral issue? (And does it matter…) The audience will have the opportunity to listen to practitionners’ short interventions and actively take part in experience-based discussions and challenges. TO BOOK: http://socialintelligence.eventbrite.com SPEAKERS: Ruth Churchill Dower (Early Arts) Sheffield “Motivating confident, individual thinkers through creative learning environments.” www.earlyarts.co.uk | www.isaacsuk.co.uk * Marilyn Donahue (The Sustainable Education Project) London “About the Sustainable Education Project: Learning Through Doing” www.marilyndonahue.com Rizwan Tayabali (Urban Survival Project) London “Socialising Knowledge-Transfer & Crowdsourcing Support” www.urbansurvivalproject.org Read more about the topics and the speakers’ profiles on http://www.ogunte.com/innovation/content/view/144/115/ Where? the hub | 4th floor | 5 Torrens Street | London | EC1V 1NQ When? Wednesday 16th July- 6:00pm to 8:30pm Contribution? refreshments and venue: £25 only. More about the event: http://www.ogunte.com/innovation/content/view/144/115/

Considering the delicate state of the economy right now it is important that businesses continue to reach out for further custom but how can you do this without spending over your minimal budget? … Marketing expert Andrew Ludlam, Maverick Marketing, will take you through cheap but effective marketing methods to help see your business through the credit crunch - don’t run out of ideas - keep the customers flowing! Cost: £55+vat pp - members and guests, £65+vat pp = non-members This is a North London Chamber of Commerce event; Improving business in North London, sponsored by Maverick Marketing. www.maverickmarketingconsultancy.co.uk

Are you looking for a new creative workspace but aren’t sure where and how to start? This essential FREE half-day workshop will take you through all the necessary considerations and give you a clear idea of how to find and move into your dream space. * Understand the pros and cons of working from home * Know how to begin your search for a suitable space * Receive an overview of the property sector and sources of possible funding For more details and to book your place, email contact@cida.co.uk or call 020 7247 4710.