OVERVEW ARC Retail provides support services to the retail industry delivered by retail practitioners with a deep working knowledge of the sector. Our real-world retail expertise helps us to deliver rapid and visible results. Our methodology is simple, so simple we named our company after it. ARC stands for Analysis, Recommendation, Change – the 3 elements we deliver to support our clients across a wide range of business problems and opportunities. We are specialists in Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain & Inventory Management and Business Intelligence. We offer business analysts; consultants and subject matter experts; Project, Programme and Change managers; Interim operational resources; Systems specialists and Tailored training. OUR PHILOSOPHY We base our business philosophy on the same principles as most other successful businesses. Minimise overheads, Maximise revenues Ensure in everything we do we put the customer first. As it happens, the same principles apply to the worlds leading retailers. We apply these principles to pass on savings to our customers. This enables us to offer world class quality and service at a fraction of the price typically charged by the larger consultancies and software houses. We believe that a good reputation and ethical practice earns rewards today and …

the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning. A department of the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. Geography Outdoors provides information, training and advice to anyone involved in expeditions, field research or outdoor learning in the UK and overseas. It is the leading such centre in the world. Resources include seminars and workshop, publications, world register of field centres, expedition database and specialist advice units.

MusicLeader is a national Youth Music initiative providing access to professional development for music leaders. MusicLeader West Midlands is based at The Big Peg in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, and delivers projects in partnership with regional organisations. For further information visit www.musicleader.net

A trusted source for business support which offers business to business networking, international trade guidance and training, management and staff development training, market research, supply chain solutions and a variety of free or discounted products and services

Helping people into employment, education and enterprise.

What is WoMenta? Womenta exists to encourage, enable and equip women who are looking to set up their own business in the East Anglia region. Our aim is to create a positive and progressive environment for all women considering working for themselves. WoMenta: will assist; through support, professional advice and training will strengthen relationships and encourage the sharing of experience will offer information, collaboration and resources will operate in a manner that is flexible, vibrant, transparent, creative and participative.

I’m currently working on digital media production and delivery and all things WEB2.0 covering podcasts, rss, blogs, web tv development, online networks and social media strategy etc. This network is dedicated to sharing good practice and information on topics covering: media, creative technology film, video, new media, web 2.0, mobile and social media. Due to the convergent forms of media, marketing and technology coming together. It makes sense for any to leverage and optimise the best way to market, self promote, network, collaborate both on and offline. There will be an accompanying blog for events and knowledge, advice and information sharing.

Pearlcatchers provide events and training requirements, conference coordination and theming through teambuilding and entertainment. We also offer in-house consultancy and training through a single point of contact.

Centa Business Services has over 24 years experience of providing impartial advice and practical support, training and networking to start-up and micro businesses in London; from securing finance, to mentoring, expanding business ideas, training and practical help to set up and run a business. Our offices in the heart of Kings Cross also include office space, conference and meeting rooms, post boxes and virtual office space.

Artsplan is the dedicated training and publications department of Artswork (the national youth arts development agency), promoting professional development opportunities for professionals and volunteers currently using, or looking to use the arts in their work with young people, especially young people at risk. Artsplan is the in-house training provider of the English National Youth Arts Network (ENYAN), offering broader professional development advice and information to those working within the youth arts sector. Artsplan offers four types of training opportunities: • One day creative workshops • Six day accredited training • Distanced learning courses • Tailored training/ consultancy offered at three levels; and delivered in three ways: • Open Courses • Organisation Bookings • Distanced Learning