Gain topical information and insights from our monthly seminars.
The seminars form an important part of our events. They provide the ideal opportunity for you to learn about current business trends, as well as refresh the knowledge and techniques that, even with the best will in the world, can get forgotten with time.
Take a look below at the upcoming seminar topics in an area near you.
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Seminar: How to avoid your business being seen to be just another brick in the wall
Presenter - Phil Strachan
Far too many businesses just bland in with the competition.
They are distinctly bland as opposed to being a distinctive brand and for that reason they are no more than me-too blands when they would much prefer to be the go-to brand in their market. In short, they are blands rather than brands, blands of very little hope and even less chance of glory, each destined to become just a.n.other example of the bland that time forgot. That is why it is
time to Think Brand ? not bland.
They are distinctly bland as opposed to being a distinctive brand and for that reason they are no more than me-too blands when they would much prefer to be the go-to brand in their market. In short, they are blands rather than brands, blands of very little hope and even less chance of glory, each destined to become just a.n.other example of the bland that time forgot. That is why it is
time to Think Brand ? not bland.
Phil Strachan has a wealth of experience working on brands of all shapes and sizes on both the Client side
and the Consultancy side. Born in Glasgow, but having worked in London and the South for over 40 years, Phil relocated to North Wales in 2021. He continues to encourage businesses to Stand out from the crowd by thinking Brand - not bland with the promise of delivering what he calls "London quality branding, identity and design at Glasgow prices"
August: Live Event
Thursday 1st
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.30am
Forrest Hills, Overton Hill, FrodshamAfter a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Venue web site
Venue web site
Seminar: Telephone Skills for New Business Growth
Presenter - Helen Bennett - Director - The Business Network England Limited
The Telephone can be an invaluable tool in helping your customers, colleagues and your prospects receive a 'wow' factor from your company. If used correctly it has a positive impact on your ability to limit the threat from competitors, it helps build team spirit, it assists in maintaining your existing client base and it can encourage new business and increase sales.
In this presentation I will be sharing a few useful tips, gained over many years of training teams working in a broad range of business sectors, to help make your proactive use of the telephone be more effective.
My early career as Director of Sales for an international hotel chain provided invaluable experience in using the telephone to attract prospects. I also developed a process that I could pass on to my team, making them more effective in their proactive appointment call activity.
In this presentation I will be sharing a few useful tips, gained over many years of training teams working in a broad range of business sectors, to help make your proactive use of the telephone be more effective.
My early career as Director of Sales for an international hotel chain provided invaluable experience in using the telephone to attract prospects. I also developed a process that I could pass on to my team, making them more effective in their proactive appointment call activity.
August: Live Event
Thursday 29th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
The Lowry HotelA lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors - 2-course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Venue web site
Venue web site
Seminar: How to avoid your business being seen to be just another brick in the wall
Presenter - Phil Strachan
Far too many businesses just bland in with the competition.
They are distinctly bland as opposed to being a distinctive brand and for that reason they are no more than me-too blands when they would much prefer to be the go-to brand in their market. In short, they are blands rather than brands, blands of very little hope and even less chance of glory, each destined to become just a.n.other example of the bland that time forgot. That is why it is
time to Think Brand ? not bland.
They are distinctly bland as opposed to being a distinctive brand and for that reason they are no more than me-too blands when they would much prefer to be the go-to brand in their market. In short, they are blands rather than brands, blands of very little hope and even less chance of glory, each destined to become just a.n.other example of the bland that time forgot. That is why it is
time to Think Brand ? not bland.
Phil Strachan has a wealth of experience working on brands of all shapes and sizes on both the Client side
and the Consultancy side. Born in Glasgow, but having worked in London and the South for over 40 years, Phil relocated to North Wales in 2021. He continues to encourage businesses to Stand out from the crowd by thinking Brand - not bland with the promise of delivering what he calls "London quality branding, identity and design at Glasgow prices"
August: Live Event
Thursday 1st
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.30am
Forrest Hills, Overton Hill, FrodshamAfter a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Venue web site
Venue web site
Seminar: Skyline Terrace Networking
Presenter - Ros Wilson
August: Live Event
Wednesday 7th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 11:00
Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, B5 7QUProactive networking lunch for senior business decision makers. Members and non-member guests all welcome.
Venue web site
Venue web site
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Seminar: Just because arranging travel seems easy, doesn't mean it is simple
Presenter - Marco Williams, Travel Counsellor
As an industry, the travel business is probably one of the more
complex. It involves so many players, from the obvious such as hotels and
airlines, to systems that have to talk to each other in real time, with complex
inventory and prices ? not all of which are visible to the public.
It?s also full of strange acronyms: GDS, NDC, BAR, APR, Consol Fares, ITX Fares,
as well as complicated rules on what can be sold to whom, and when.
And amidst all this there is legislation to contend with, all of it there to protect
the consumer.
In this presentation, I?ll lead you through the acronyms, the industry as a
whole, what drives it and how the prices and travel options you see on the
internet arrive on your screen.
Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it?s simple.
complex. It involves so many players, from the obvious such as hotels and
airlines, to systems that have to talk to each other in real time, with complex
inventory and prices ? not all of which are visible to the public.
It?s also full of strange acronyms: GDS, NDC, BAR, APR, Consol Fares, ITX Fares,
as well as complicated rules on what can be sold to whom, and when.
And amidst all this there is legislation to contend with, all of it there to protect
the consumer.
In this presentation, I?ll lead you through the acronyms, the industry as a
whole, what drives it and how the prices and travel options you see on the
internet arrive on your screen.
Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it?s simple.
August: Live Event
Thursday 15th
11:50 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
London Marriott Hotel Maida ValeA lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors, 2 course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Venue web site
Venue web site
Seminar: Just because arranging travel seems easy, does not mean it is simple
Presenter - Marco Williams, Travel Counsellor
As an industry, the travel business is probably one of the more
complex. It involves so many players, from the obvious such as hotels and
airlines, to systems that have to talk to each other in real time, with complex
inventory and prices ? not all of which are visible to the public.
It?s also full of strange acronyms: GDS, NDC, BAR, APR, Consol Fares, ITX Fares,
as well as complicated rules on what can be sold to whom, and when.
And amidst all this there is legislation to contend with, all of it there to protect
the consumer.
In this presentation, I?ll lead you through the acronyms, the industry as a
whole, what drives it and how the prices and travel options you see on the
internet arrive on your screen.
Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it?s simple.
complex. It involves so many players, from the obvious such as hotels and
airlines, to systems that have to talk to each other in real time, with complex
inventory and prices ? not all of which are visible to the public.
It?s also full of strange acronyms: GDS, NDC, BAR, APR, Consol Fares, ITX Fares,
as well as complicated rules on what can be sold to whom, and when.
And amidst all this there is legislation to contend with, all of it there to protect
the consumer.
In this presentation, I?ll lead you through the acronyms, the industry as a
whole, what drives it and how the prices and travel options you see on the
internet arrive on your screen.
Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it?s simple.
August: Live Event
Thursday 15th
11:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
London Marriott Hotel Marble ArchA lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors, 2 course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Venue web site
Venue web site
Seminar: Openreach copper switch off delayed to 2027, first things first don't panic
Presenter - Mark Sealey - Managing Director - Combined Networks
In this month's presentation, Mark will take you through the implications of the planned copper switch-off.
"Everyone will have to make the move to a VoIP Digital Cloud telephone solution at some point.
The plan to phase out BT and Openreach's old copper-based analogue line services (PSTN phones and WLR), originally set for completion by December 2025, has been postponed to January 31, 2027. This extension aims to provide broadband ISPs, telco providers, and consumers with additional time to adjust.
Openreach's "Stop Sell" policy is still in effect, meaning customers using copper lines cannot switch to a new provider while retaining their copper-based service.
Additionally, Openreach is no longer installing new copper-based voice services. After December 2025, Openreach plans to provide operators with customers still using copper services new terms and a three-month termination notice period to transition them to an IP-based service.
The declining reliability of PSTN as it ages. According to Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 report, the number of PSTN incidents increased by 20% last year, and there was a 60% increase in hours lost for customers relying on PSTN."
"Everyone will have to make the move to a VoIP Digital Cloud telephone solution at some point.
The plan to phase out BT and Openreach's old copper-based analogue line services (PSTN phones and WLR), originally set for completion by December 2025, has been postponed to January 31, 2027. This extension aims to provide broadband ISPs, telco providers, and consumers with additional time to adjust.
Openreach's "Stop Sell" policy is still in effect, meaning customers using copper lines cannot switch to a new provider while retaining their copper-based service.
Additionally, Openreach is no longer installing new copper-based voice services. After December 2025, Openreach plans to provide operators with customers still using copper services new terms and a three-month termination notice period to transition them to an IP-based service.
The declining reliability of PSTN as it ages. According to Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 report, the number of PSTN incidents increased by 20% last year, and there was a 60% increase in hours lost for customers relying on PSTN."
August: Live Event
Wednesday 14th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start time - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
Courtyard by Marriott Sandy ParkA lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors - 2-course lunch with coffee and all pre-event refreshments
Venue web site
Venue web site
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August: Live Event
Wednesday 7th
11:50 Start - 14:00 End
Abby's UpstairsA Lunch Time Business Network Event for Business Owners and Decision Makers. Two course lunch and refreshments.
Venue web site
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