Does your business need a performance boost?
An event designed for small to medium size businesses, to find out about training and funding to boost your business. Cornwall College Business Conference Suite - Camborne
Wednesday 28th October 2009, 2pm – 4.30pm
You are invited to join us at our free 'Performance boosting' event especially developed for small to medium size businesses throughout Cornwall.
Click here to book
This event includes:
- Taster sessions from our wide range of performance boosting degree level short courses for business
- Choose the most relevant taster session for you and your business
- Hear from local businesses who have saved money, increased sales and efficiency through training on our Performance boosting degree level short courses for business
- Network with other SMEs and share good practice
- Take away 5 ways to boost your business from each taster session
- Participate in one to one training advice sessions for you and your business
- Speak to the trainer to get advice on the right course for you
- Book your place and secure funding*
Programme
2.00pm Arrival, coffee and networking
2.20pm Welcome and introduction
2.30pm Taster sessions or Training advice - Choose from Marketing, Finance or an advice session
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Advice session |
|---|---|---|
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Marketing Understand the benefits of talking to your customers and look for gaps in the market to help your business grow.Case study - Karen George, Greenlawns Hotel |
Finance Understanding all aspects of your business finances can help you to identify opportunities for new investment and growth.Case study - Gordon Leer, KCS Trade Print Ltd |
Drop-in and speak to an advisor |
3.05pm Taster sessions or Training advice - Choose from Web & print design, Employment Law or an advice session
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Advice session |
|---|---|---|
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Web & print design Ensure that you have the skills to keep your web site up to date and to produce print ready art work.Case study - Andrew Stone, Oracle Design |
Employment Law Having an overall knowledge of employment law will help you to support your staff and protect yourself and your organisation from costly and damaging legal claims.Case study - Sarah Goodwin, YMCA |
Drop-in and speak to an advisor |
3.35pm Afternoon tea, networking and prize draw
4.00pm Taster sessions or Training advice - Choose from E-marketing, management or an advice session
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Advice session |
|---|---|---|
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E-marketing Go online, if you don't sell or promote your business online already you should seriously think about it, as this channel can help your business grow. |
Management Motivate your staff and develop your management skills to get ready for recession recovery. |
Drop-in and speak to an advisor |
*Funding available if you are an SME, part-time worker, unemployed or threatened with redundancy, criteria apply.
Places are free to small to medium size businesses including afternoon tea and parking.
When booking please state the taster sessions you would like to attend. Places are limited so please book by 12th October 2009, by registering online here, by calling 0800 731 7594 or by emailing enquiries@ccb.cornwall.ac.uk
