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SUMMARY:Masterclass - PR for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Is your business first class but the UK’s best kept secret?\nIf nobody knows you’re winning work\, wowing customers and at the top of your game then you’re stunting the growth of your business. Using the media to blow your own trumpet is a great way of landing new customers\, raising your profile and showcasing your best work. Putting your best foot forward with the media is easy when you know what print\, radio and television journalists are looking for. Businesses are full of good news stories – from expansion to job creation – providing you know how to tell your tale in a media-friendly way. \nThis workshop is fun and full of vital information you won’t find in any marketing book or PR website. It is a mixture of presentations\, discussion and practical hands-on training. \nIt includes: \n\nTop ten tips for press releases – how to write a winning press release every time\nInsider secrets and dos and don’ts on dealing with journalists\nWhat makes a story and how to spot them\nA mock radio bulletin where your business stories make the headlines\n\nParticipants walk away with a simple toolkit of skills to get the best for their business out of the media.
URL:https://www.innovatestockport.co.uk/event/masterclass-pr-smes/
LOCATION:Merchants House
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SUMMARY:Sales Mindset - Smarter New Business
DESCRIPTION:In this energetic and interactive workshop you can gain practical tips that will help you to overcome your fears and: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to improve your chances of getting through to the right person\nUnderstand the importance of mind-set and state and learn techniques to help create the right ‘frame of mind’\nGain the confidence to pick up the phone and call prospective clients\nCreate a 10 – 15 second opener to use when phoning clients\nGather tips to turn the call into a long-term relationship\n\nWorkshops run by experts \nCold-calling coach\, Tim Hewitt\, not only works with clients to improve their own performance – he practices what he preaches in his own recruitment business. \nIndependent Marketing Director\, Richard Higginbotham\, helps clients to work smarter for new business. Hear him explain why the most effective fast-start campaign is to contact the prospect directly. Richard will also show how to make your campaign more effective and long-lasting.
URL:https://www.innovatestockport.co.uk/event/sales-mindset-smarter-new-business/
LOCATION:Merchants House
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SUMMARY:Access to Finance: Drop-in Sessions
DESCRIPTION:A specialist from the Business Growth Hub’s Access to Finance team (A2F) will be delivering one – to – one drop in sessions at SBIC. \nThe A2F service is aimed at SMEs who are considering or seeking finance for the first time\, have possibly been declined by a lender\, or need support and advice in approaching a lender. The key criteria is that the business is looking for additional sources of growth funding. A2F can support businesses that need advice to maximise their success in raising finance\, and those that are investigating alternative sources of capital. \nThe A2F team offers free and impartial advice covering: \n\nAssessing a business’s financial position and funding for growth requirements\nHelp understanding the finance raising process & finance for growth products\nCoaching and mentoring to develop an investment proposition\nSupport at meetings with lenders and investors\nIntroductions to suitable finance providers including NW Business Angels\n\nAccess to this free and impartial advice could help you to maximize your chance of success by assisting your business in raising funds or by identifying alternative sources of capital that will help growth. \nThe drop in sessions will be delivered by Geoff Clowes; Access to Finance Specialist. Geoff is an A.C.I.B. & IFS Diploma in Credit qualified commercial lender\, with over 34 years’ financial sector & specialist relationship management experience. \nAll sessions are 45 minutes long with times allocated on a first come first served basis. Should an appropriate time be unavailable please send an email to a.moon@oxin.co.uk to register your interest in further sessions like this.
URL:https://www.innovatestockport.co.uk/event/access-finance-drop-sessions/
LOCATION:Merchants House
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SUMMARY:Pioneer 10 Stockport 2017 - Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:Managed by Oxford Innovation\, and based at Stockport Business and Innovation Centre\, Pioneer 10 is building a business community that propels the next generation of pioneers into the future. Our programme fuels the growth of industry and innovation in Stockport. And by leading in the future of enterprise we are energising Stockport’s economy. \nOur support\, offered through the programme\, is free to businesses. Funded by our partners\, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council\, the programme is available to entrepreneurs and businesses at all stages to help drive growth. \nThe Pioneer 10 Grand Final is the chance to celebrate the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit across Stockport\, as the very best entrepreneurs pitch their plans to our panel of established business leaders. Presentations will be limited to 3 minutes\, with a five-minute slot for questions thereafter.
URL:https://www.innovatestockport.co.uk/event/pioneer-10-stockport-2017-grand-final/
LOCATION:Merchants House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170425T093000
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SUMMARY:Access to Finance: Drop-in Sessions
DESCRIPTION:A specialist from the Business Growth Hub’s Access to Finance team (A2F) will be delivering one – to – one drop in sessions at SBIC. \nThe A2F service is aimed at SMEs who are considering or seeking finance for the first time\, have possibly been declined by a lender\, or need support and advice in approaching a lender. The key criteria is that the business is looking for additional sources of growth funding. A2F can support businesses that need advice to maximise their success in raising finance\, and those that are investigating alternative sources of capital. \nThe A2F team offers free and impartial advice covering: \n\nAssessing a business’s financial position and funding for growth requirements\nHelp understanding the finance raising process & finance for growth products\nCoaching and mentoring to develop an investment proposition\nSupport at meetings with lenders and investors\nIntroductions to suitable finance providers including NW Business Angels\n\nAccess to this free and impartial advice could help you to maximize your chance of success by assisting your business in raising funds or by identifying alternative sources of capital that will help growth. \nThe drop in sessions will be delivered by Geoff Clowes; Access to Finance Specialist. Geoff is an A.C.I.B. & IFS Diploma in Credit qualified commercial lender\, with over 34 years’ financial sector & specialist relationship management experience. \nAll sessions are 45 minutes long with times allocated on a first come first served basis. Should an appropriate time be unavailable please send an email to a.moon@oxin.co.uk to register your interest in further sessions like this.
URL:https://www.innovatestockport.co.uk/event/access-finance-drop-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Merchants House
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