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Birmingham
November: Thursday 21st, Novotel Birmingham Centre, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm
Time - Registration 11.00am for a prompt 11.15am start

Presenter - Glenn Cameron from ActionCOACH

Topic - Built to Sell: 8 Things That Drive Your Company Value

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Our November seminar looks at eight strategies for driving up the value of a company.

If you're like a lot of entrepreneurs, you use your Profit & Loss (P&L) statement as your report card at the end of the year. You may even use your P&L to figure out what your company is worth by applying a multiple to your profit. But having worked with more than 40,000 entrepreneurs using The Value Builder System, ActionCOACH have seen examples of companies that fetch up to three times more than the average price for companies in their industry.

Whether you want to sell your business - or just know that you could - you'll learn the eight things that drive the value of your company and suggestions on how to dramatically increase the value of your business.

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During this session, we'll look at how to:
- Structure your business like Jason Fried re-positioned Basecamp to maximize its value.
- Accelerate the pace of positive word-of-mouth for your business, using the same techniques as companies like Eventbrite, Intuit, Google and Apple.
- Differentiate your business using the same methodology Warren Buffet looks for in the companies in which he invests.
- Minimize your company's reliance on your personal involvement using some of the strategies Tim Ferriss used to reduce the time he spent in his business to just four hours a week.
About The Presenter:

Glenn's early business mentoring came from working for family business owners in retail,inspiring his own businesses selling to consumer, business and government segments. Principle success including taking a product (TASER) from illegal to selling to every police force in the UK. A thirst for self-improvement led Glenn to become an ActionCOACH client himself as he sought to grow the business beyond a single product to a range of technology solutions. Having successfully sold his business Glenn is excited to now share his knowledge along with the proven systems to help others realise value in their businesses.
December: Thursday 12th, Novotel Birmingham Centre, 12.00 noon - 2.30pm

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April: Thursday 16th, Novotel Birmingham Centre, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm

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May: Thursday 14th, Novotel Birmingham Centre, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm

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Central and East Lancashire
December: Thursday 12th, Stanley House 1130 - 1430

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January: Thursday 16th, Stanley House 1145 - 1415

Time - 1030 - 1156

Presenter - Liz Hardwick and Darren Jenkinson, DigiEnable

Topic - Putting the Romance back into your Online Marketing

Putting the Romance back into your Online Marketing

Try too hard and you will drive people away, don?t put enough effort in and you won?t give off the signals required to show you are interested. When it comes to online marketing and SEO, applying the rules of dating can give your online presence a serious advantage. If it has been a while since you have considered that all important relationship between your website and the online world, this workshop will help you climb back on that horse and discover that there really are plenty more fish in the sea.

Holding your hand through this seminar will be DigiEnable partners Liz Hardwick and Darren Jenkinson. With over 30 years' experience between them, Darren and Liz have supported thousands of businesses to create strategies which attract the right kind of people to their services and products. Touching on the importance of online relationships, understanding who you?re trying to attract and how to give off all the right signals that you?re someone who deserves some Google love. You?ll leave this workshop with actionable tips on how to give your website the attention it deserves.

To learn more about DigiEnable visit www.DigiEnable.co.uk.
February: Thursday 13th, Stanley House 11.45 - 2.15

Time - 1030 - 1145

Presenter - Anne Williamson, Customer Love

Topic - How the Principles of Dating Can Help You Grow Your Business

Are you putting people off doing business with you, without even realising it? You may even be losing future sales because you have treated your customer like a one night stand. It is so easy to fall into the trap of looking for new business all the time, whilst ignoring the customers you already have.

Being in business has so much in common with dating ? it is all about the building quality relationships with our customers. In this fun and interactive seminar you will be taken through several of the stages of dating and discover how they apply to business. Each stage will be backed up with real life business examples - not dating examples that?s a totally different seminar;) Packed full of hints and tips for you to start wooing your customers (in a business sense).

I?ve spent over 25 years in marketing, constantly building relationships with customers (online and offline) and have always been driven by delivering the best customer service possible. My book ?Are you a one night stand business?? delves deeper into where businesses can be losing sales through the way they treat potential and existing customers. My 25+ years marketing experience is backed by my Professional Diploma in Marketing but delivered with a cheeky G & T twist.

Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annewilliamsoncustomerlove/
www.customerlove.co.uk
anne@customerlove.co.uk
Phone/Text/WhatsApp 07966 190743
Phone 01772 367122
March: Wednesday 11th, Stanley House 1145 - 1415

Time - 1030 - 1145

Presenter - Paul Limb, ActionCOACH

Topic - 5 Ways To Grow Your Profits

Business owners often focus on three main areas of their business. They want more customers, more revenue and more profit.

But, these are only the results of doing other things within your business. As a business owner, you have access to the marketing and sales chassis which all super successful businesses use, but many do not understand or use this incredibly powerful tool.

This workshop will show you how, by focusing on just five key areas, you could increase your profits by a massive 61%. The tools used have been tried and tested with thousands of businesses over the last 25 years with real tangible results.

This workshop will show you:

? What are the ?5 Ways? to massive profits?

? How can I easily grow my profits?

? What tools can I use to measure how well I am doing?

? How could my beliefs about marketing be hurting me?

? Which of the +350 strategies available for improving my profit will work for me?

We guarantee you will walk away from this workshop with new strategies to use in your business that will improve your profits.

Our Presenter is the Managing Director of ActionCOACH Bolton. Paul Limb has been coaching for over 30 years, initially in high performance sports, and also throughout his sales and marketing career. Paul is a business owner and coaches other business owners to help them achieve the dreams they had when they first started out. ActionCOACH Bolton is part of a world-wide community of over 1,000 business coaches in 88 countries. Over the last 26 years, in excess of 500,000 businesses around the world have used the same strategies he will share with you in this workshop.

ActionCOACH Bolton

Website https://bolton.actioncoach.co.... Email: Bolton@ActionCoach.com

Telephone: 01204 852705 / Paul Limb Mob: 07444 789272
April: Thursday 16th, Stanley House 1145 - 1415

Time - 1000 - 1145

Presenter - Matthew Lincoln, Northern Monkey Creative Media

Topic - Don't be a Goldfish.??A guide to help you maximise engagement online.

It is now proven that the human attention span has dropped to just eight seconds ? shorter than that of a goldfish ? so you need to pack a punch with your online presence to win clients over in an extremely short space of time. Heres how??.

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To allow delegates to realise that what they currently have in place for their business might not actually be working as well as they think. Hopefully they will be inspired about our ideas on how they can implement SMALL changes to their website and online presence that will make a BIG difference to their business.

Topics to cover:

- Welcome

- Intro to Northern Monkey

- What have Goldfish got to do with it?

- How can we overcome this and win more clients

- Take a look on how your clients currently view you online

- To include Website, Social Media, Linked In Profiles, Companies House, Registered Addresses

- Ideas on what actions you can implement

- Ideas on how you can get a further reach via digital marketing

- How to record and monitor your results

- Questions

PRESENTED BY MATTHEW LINCOLN

NORTHERN MONKEY CREATIVE MEDIA LTD.
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June: Thursday 18th, Stanley House 1145 - 1415

Time - 1030 - 1145

Presenter - Robert Clarke and Paul Whitfield

Topic - Buying Customers - The Truth About Online Advertising

Buying Customers - The Truth About Online Advertising That Some Digital Agencies Do Not Want You To Know About

You would be forgiven for thinking that the ?top of page? ads are reserved for the highest paying customers. The truth is that the amount you are bidding is only one of five factors that determines your ad position.

We will show you how to create high quality ads with super relevant content that will improve sales AND reduce costs.

We?ll also explain how associated benefits (i.e. brand awareness and increased traffic) may or may not have the desired effect when it comes to delivering a return on your investment.

SPOILER ALERT! ? We will demonstrate how our growth model proves that you don?t need a big budget to compete with the big boys! Something that those companies that want you to spend more don?t want you to hear.

Robert Clarke ? Co-director of BrightRED, Robert oversees digital marketing activities for businesses in many different sectors. His experience in online advertising ranges from campaigns for FTSE 100 companies to sole traders.

Paul Whitfield ? Following 15 years working in the corporate world, Paul now operates a portfolio of businesses in the North West. His frustration when engaging online agencies led Paul to invest in his own agency. This experience of online advertising as a customers and also as co-director of BrightRED provides a unique insight from both sides of the table.

Both Robert and Paul are passionate about using their combined experience and knowledge to help SMEs to develop and grow.

Brightred.digital

01772 978927

robert@brightredmedia.com

paul@brightedmedia.com
July: Thursday 16th, Stanley House 1145 - 1415

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Chester
December: Thursday 5th, The Chester Grosvenor Hotel
Time - 10.15 teas and coffees for 10.45 start

Presenter - Sam Jackson from Chester Beer and Wine

Topic - ?RIESLINGS? TO BE CHEERFUL ? 123!

The Business Network Chester Christmas fizz seminar!

As a segway into the festive season we thought what better way to ease our way into it by having a relaxed and informative seminar on Wine!

Sam Jackson, wine aficionado from Chester Beer and Wine, will lead us on an adventure for our taste buds and palettes.

At our Christmas event you will learn the essence of your
- Bruts from your secs
- Why the wines of Spain have 4 different coloured labels
- The difference between fruitiness, acidity and flavour
and so much more!

All that along side fabulous networking, excellent connections and of course our festive frolics and charity prize draw raffle. (AND remember if you wanted to buy a bottle for the Raffle - Sam will donate 10% of all takings to the member charities)

To book - press the button to enquire, email Tracy@business-network.co.uk or call Tracy on 07768926602
January: Thursday 16th, The Chester Grosvenor Hotel

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Exeter
December: Wednesday 4th, Sandy Park 12 Noon - 2.00 pm

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London Central
December: Thursday 5th, London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch 12 Noon - 2.00pm

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January: Thursday 16th, London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch 12 Noon - 2.00pm
Time - 10.00 am Registration and Refreshments for a 10.30 am Start

Presenter - Ingrid Bahri - Managing Director - Funded (UK)

Topic - How Do I Create Innovation In My Business To Open Up Funding Opportunities

This month's seminar is being presented by Ingrid Bahri, Managing
Director at Funded (UK). In it Ingrid will provide answers to the
questions:
- What is innovation?
- What are the benefits?
- How do I apply innovation to my business?
Ingrid will be touching on funding opportunities such as State Aid, Grants and Tax Relief created through innovation.

Ingrid Bahri has over 38 years intense business experience. She is a
highly effective, strategic and competent professional with key focus on
lead generation and top level business development and support through
innovation funding.
February: Thursday 13th, London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch 12 Noon - 2.00pm

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Manchester
November: Thursday 21st, The Midland Hotel - 12.00 noon - 2.00 pm
Time - 10.00 am Registration and Refreshments for a 10.30 am Start

Presenter - Steve Edge - Director - OPTSM Limited

Topic - Invoice Hijack! Beating the Fraudsters AND Improving your Business

This month's presentation is by Steve Edge, Director at OPTSM Limited.

A cyber crime that evades cyber security, Invoice Hijack is estimated by the FBI to have cost global business bn from 2016-19. £90m of losses to business were reported in the UK last year, with the average loss being £20k across nearly 4,500 payments.

It targets people and the Accounts Payable process in businesses of all sizes. This talk will help you understand the risks, what to watch out for and how to protect yourself. It will also show how working smarter can not only prevent losses but save you money and improve your business.

The presentation will cover:
- Invoice Hijack - the facts, the figures and the anatomy of an attack
- Why it evades cyber-security and why you?re only as secure as your weakest supplier
- Loss Prevention - protecting yourself and your clients
- The Robots are Coming? to protect you! Embrace them, protect yourself and improve your business
December: Thursday 12th, THe Midland Hotel 12.00 noon - 2.00 pm

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Peterborough
November: Thursday 28th, Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, 12 noon - 2.00pm
Time - Registration 11.00am for a prompt 11.15am start

Presenter - Linda Fogarty-Smith from Talkspace

Topic - Secrets And Confessions Of A Chartered Surveyor

Synopsis:

Have you ever been caught out in your commercial property dealings in the past? If you have (even if you haven't but don't want to be) then come along to this really informative session and NEVER GET CAUGHT OUT AGAIN! How to successfully get the commercial property of your dreams - by doing commercial property transactions brilliantly.

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The seminar will give you:
- Inside information on negotiations and structuring offers
- Expert advice on asking the right questions
- Tips to avoid the pitfalls
- How to always avoid costly and stressful mistakes
- Get the tools to negotiate the best deal every time
And we'll have lots of fun!

About The Presenter:

Linda Fogarty-Smith
MRICS is a Director and Co-Owner of Talkspace, a commercial property company specialising in commercial property advise for business owners.

She is a General Practice Chartered Surveyor and has over 30 years' experience in the industry. During the course of her career she has worked in both of the private and public sectors and has expertise in both the commercial and residential property markets.

She lives in Stamford with her partner and co-owner, Jonathan, his two children and their dog. They are often referred to as the 'Kirstie and Phil' of the Commercial Property world.
December: Thursday 19th, Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, 12 noon - 2.30pm

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South Herts
November: Wednesday 20th, Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
Time - 10.00 am Registration and Refreshments for a 10.30 am Start

Presenter - Hayley Grigor - Gain Momentum

Topic - The BASICS - Achieve a Growth Mindset and Greater Success

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Hayley Grigor helps ethical companies move their business, brand and people forward through effective marketing and engagement. She has over 20 years experience in creating and delivering bespoke, tailored (and sometimes award-winning) campaigns for big brands and charities. Hayley specialises in creating growth mindsets and employee engagement for her global and national clients through her employee wellbeing programmes. She is also a strategic thinker, public speaker and trainer.

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My presentation will show the audience how to achieve a growth mindset through my unique system called BASICS!

This system has personally enabled me to:
- Run a marathon, after being told by doctors that I?d never walk again
- Pay off £120,000 of debt after a failed business
- Go on to create 6-figure businesses and become a public speaker
Believing that success leaves clues, I showcase famous people who have demonstrated each of the BASICS principles to achieve exceptional things!

WARNING - The BASICS system can help you to be an overcomer - achieve a growth mindset and success, but it involves taking action!
December: Wednesday 11th, Beales Hotel, Hatfield

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Presenter - Mark Coffer

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January: Wednesday 15th, Village Hotel

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Presenter - Colin Lock - ThreeR Consulting + Caroline Deutsch - Select Appointments

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February: Wednesday 12th, Village Hotel

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March: Wednesday 4th, Holiday Inn

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South Humberside
December: Wednesday 4th, San Pietro, Scunthorpe - Main Event 11:45 - 2:00

Time - 10am Registration, 10:30 prompt start

Presenter - Chris Graham - Be the Best Business Solutions

Topic - Using Psychology to get more of what you want..

Ever wondered why a ?lucky few? seem to have the power to convince people to do almost anything? Their charisma and eloquence are both highly impressive and somewhat frustrating; as they expertly work a room, sell anything to anyone and build a large and loyal network of people who would do almost anything for them! Luckily for us, academics have been studying these exceptional people for decades and in 1993 Dr Robert Cialdini published a book on the Science behind the Psychology of Influence. In it he outlines the 6-key principals of persuasion, which if applied correctly can help you to better influence or persuade a people to do what you want them to.

Chris Graham, Director of the Epworth-based Be the Best Business Solutions Ltd, will draw on his practical experience working in military Information Warfare Units and his business experience in marketing and sales to explain Cialdini?s six principals. Expect to leave with new knowledge and easy, actionable ways in which you can start to apply these principals to your personal and business lives to make a bigger impact on those to whom you would like to sell an idea, service or product.
January: Wednesday 15th, San Pietro, Scunthorpe - Main Event 11:45 - 2:00

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February: Wednesday 5th, Ashbourne Hotel, Immingham

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Presenter - Simon Mapplethorpe - Skyline

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March: Wednesday 4th, Abbys Upstairs, Grimsby

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April: Wednesday 1st, San Pietro, Scunthorpe - Main Event 11:45 - 2:00

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December: Thursday 5th, Manchester Airport Marriott, 10.00am - 2.00pm

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Presenter - Cody Gapore

Topic - The Accidental Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Canvas

As an accidental entrepreneur, it is fair to say Cody made more mistakes than most because she never set out to run a business nor did she have any business or beauty background. Cody spent more time on the canvas than on her feet as she says she made every mistake in the book, but those failures taught her more than any victory ever could.

Codilia Gapare, an entrepreneurial breast cancer survivor, has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating the first ever false lashes range for chemotherapy patients. The mother-of-two had always dreamed of becoming a lawyer and started studying when she came to the UK from Zimbabwe. Hours before her interview for University, Codilia was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 36, and it was through this intensely difficult time in her life that she realised that there were no fake eyelash options for cancer patients. Codilia transformed her idea into an actual product, 'C Lashes', and partnered with beauty brand Eylure. The company have since released the range in Boots stores, making the cosmetic industry more accessible for women with cancer. C-Lash was voted one of the 50 Prima High Street Heroes 2019 and is currently one of the best-selling new entry products in Boots.
January: Thursday 9th, Mottram Hall Hotel 10.00am - 2.00pm

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