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Calling all Disabled Business Owners in Bristol!
Do you run your own business?
Do you have a disability or long term health condition?
If so you are invited to the launch of a proposed network of disabled entrepreneurs on Thursday 19th November 2009.
The launch meeting will include a free training session to help you improve your networking skills.
With growing numbers of business being run by disabled people we want to encourage owners to meet up on a regular basis to:
Provide peer support; sharing information, advice and tips
- Encourage collaboration; providing opportunities to develop joint projects or tenders
- Arrange shared training and information sessions
- Lobby for appropriate support for disabled-led businesses
We know that women’s business networks have played a key role in the success of women-led businesses over the past 10 years and this is a chance to see if the same approach can help disabled entrepreneurs.
The Launch meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, Filton Road, BS16 1QX starting at 16.30. A light buffet will be provided at the end of the meeting at about 18.30.
To book your place please complete the attached booking form and return it to Business Link. If you are unable to attend the launch, but would like to be kept in touch with future developments please complete the network registration form and return it to the same address.
The launch of the network is supported by Business Link which is working with the disabled-led business Will Bee Consultancy Ltd to support this initiative.
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Business Networking for Deaf and Disabled People in London
Meeting and building relationships with business contacts can be a real challenge, especially if you’re starting from scratch. This networking event will make it easy and enjoyable for you to meet like-minded people in an informal setting.
The event will include:
- Networking activities
- Hints and tips on how to best use your time to make quality contacts and what to do with them after the evening is over
- One-to-one business advice sessions with John Mitchell
- One-to-one benefits advice sessions with Shirley Spong
- Workshop with Penny Power on how to network effectively both at the event and online, and how to turn those new contacts into business
- Inspirational story from the guest speaker
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Green & Ethical Events in London in May 2009 at the British Library
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Weathering the Storm in Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government is running a series of business advice & support events aiming to help businesses in Wales during the financial crisis.
The ‘Weathering the Storm’ events allow attendees to drop into sessions throughout the day, which will include:
- Workshops on business funding, skills, and innovation
- Keynote speaker Richard Watson, founder of www.nowandnext.com
- Question & answer session
- Knowledge fair with business support services
The events will be held at the following venues:
Tuesday 31st March National Library of Wales 8:00am -12:30pm
Tuesday 31st March Maesmawr Hall Hotel, Caersws. 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 1st April Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 8:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 2nd April SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff 8:00am - 5:30pm
For further information or register an interest, visit http://www.business-support-wales.gov.uk/weathering_the_storm.aspx or call 03000 6 03000
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Make Your Business Succeed event London Thursday 12 March
Make your Business Succeed Thursday 12 March 2009 This is a one-day conference for people with a disability who are interested in setting up a business or working for themselves, run by the British Library Business & IP Centre and Leonard Cheshire Disability. The event includes a tailored programme of workshops and one-to-one advice sessions to help you get started. It will give you an overview of the different aspects of running a business which you need to be aware of, and the opportunities and support available to you, such as the Ready to Start programme. You will have the chance to network and make contact with like-minded people with similar aspirations and concerns. You might also find potential customers, business partners and suppliers. Bring business cards and leaflets advertising your own business. There will be display space for you. During the event you can attend a workshop and have a one-to-one advice session with business and information experts from the British Library, Business Link for London, HM Revenue & Customs and the Ready to Start programme, which will give you the chance to ask specific questions and gain expert advice. Jobcentre Plus will be giving advice about in-work benefits and how they can help you make the transition from benefits to work. |
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Help Business Link in London shape their service to disabled entrepreneurs
Help us to shape our services
Business Link in London offers free and impartial business advice to Deaf and Disabled business people in the Capital.
We are developing our advice and information for Deaf and Disabled entrepreneurs. To help us improve the way we help Deaf and Disabled people start up and run their own business, we are establishing a ‘Deaf and Disabled Entrepreneurs Advisory Group’.
The Group will have a role in helping to shape and deliver our services across the board, so that our work continues to be of benefit to Deaf and Disabled people.
Do you want to be part of this exciting new initiative?
Sign up now
To sign up, please contact us either by phone, typetalk or email. Be prepared to tell us why you want to be involved and why you think you are suitable.
Phone 0845 6000 787 (18001 BT Typetalk)
Email at info@bllondon.co.uk
This opportunity is for London based businesses only. If you are not a London based business call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.businesslink.gov.uk to find out how your local Business Link can help you.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Find out more detailed information about who we are looking for
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Venture Capital Investment Competition from London Business School
London Business School is recruiting start-up companies to participate in our venture capital investment competition (VCIC). Essentially, the simulation allows students to act as venture capitalists. Five real start-ups pitch to them and support diligence. Crucially, the whole process is overseen by our judges -VCs from London’s top firms.
It’s an opportunity for your start-up to present to several top VCs in one shot. We also have a networking dinner just for the judges and entrepreneurs. And of course you’d be helping students learn about entrepreneurship and VC.
Our general criteria for presenting companies are:
- - Actively looking to raise capital
- - No previous institutional funding
- - Has product. Preferably has customer traction
- - Available to present on 20th February and/or 27th February
Please let me know if you’re interested. We would love to get you involved.
My best,
Christian Carrillo
0759 006 8508 (mobile)
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Understanding tax to save money
Thursday 20th January
2pm until 4pm
Rise Business Centre, Brooklands View, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6SA
January’s myCatalyst event in Leeds is How to understand tax and VAT and save yourself money.
Paying tax and death are two of life’s certainties. What isn’t always certain is our understanding of how the tax and VAT systems work and how we can make sure our businesses don’t get caught out in this potentially complicated minefield. (more…)
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Manchester TiE business breakfasts
TiE Manchester is launching their Business Networking Breakfasts - ‘Breakfast & Me’ On Monday 26th January 2009. These will be run on a monthly basis and each month will feature one of their entrepreneurial Charter Members talking about the business journey which led to their success. (more…)
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Creative industries in North East get Intellectual Property support
We’ve just heard that the Own-It North is expanding to cover the North East of England!
Own-It offers free intellectual property advice for creative businesses. They provide a range of services, from basic to specialist support, through online and face-to face seminars, workshops and, where appropriate, surgeries with intellectual property lawyers. (more…)
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