Enterprising Worcestershire Programme – Marketing & Financial Planning- Redditch

20th May 2013

Enterprising Worcestershire will provide a comprehensive programme of business support for SMEs covering pre-start and post-start businesses focusing particularly on those companies within the County with the greatest potential for growth. The programme will ensure all SMEs in Worcestershire are provided with effective support in order that they can establish, grow and contribute to the wider Worcestershire economy.

A one day workshop, covering all aspects of setting up a business - from getting the right mindset to basic financial control techniques, market research and writing a marketing plan.  The workshop is led by an experienced Blue Orchid Business Advisor and will cover:

Market Research
• What is market research?
• Is there a market for your product / service?
• The use of primary and secondary research
• Discuss the value of using a questionnaire
• Developing a suitable questionnaire
• Understanding the results of your questionnaire 
Marketing Strategy & Plan
• Use of research results to create a Marketing Plan
• Using your market research data
• Focussing your attention in the right place
• Using your limited marketing budget wisely
• Your customers and how you are going to reach them
• The marketing journey:
 where are you now?
 where do you want to go?
 how will you get there?
Financial Planning
• Work out the costs of starting up
• Work out your survival budget
• Decide how you are going to fund your business
• What you want to earn
• Your forecasted sales turnover
• Estimating your business expenses
• Calculating your profit
• Keeping track of everything
• Paying the right amount of tax

H&W Chamber Of Commerce Womens Business Forum

21st May 2013

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Womens Business Forum aims to meet the needs of women at all stages of their business development, providing expert advice, inspirational speakers and innovative learning that will support you to build those all important business relationships

The speakers for this event will be Anna Madden and Julia Whelan who established Curo Chartered Accountants in 2005 after having worked together in one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms.  In 2012 Curo was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Chamber of Commerce awards and the firm is currently shortlisted for best ‘Small Accountancy Practice’ and ‘Young Chartered Accountant of the Year’ in the ICAEW 2013 awards.
Their presentation will focus on:
• Factors affecting women in business
• Overcoming struggles and common hurdles – coping mechanisms
•  Getting the basics right, what you just can’t overlook and areas that need constant attention
• The highs!
• Some topical tax and accountancy tips for businesses

The Chamber also welcome Jane Brook from House of Colour to this event who will ask “Are you creating the right impression?” It may be a well-worn cliché that you only get one chance to make a first impression but making and sustaining a positive impression is critical to your success in all business contexts. 67% of a first impression is visual. What you wear and how you wear it conveys a wide variety of social messages. An accurate first impression can raise the credibility of you and your company.

By understanding the language of clothes and how to use colour effectively, you can make yourself more memorable and gain a competitive edge within the marketplace.
Understanding the impact that your appearance has on others’ perceptions of you is one of the best investments you can make. If you don’t place a brand on yourself, someone else will!

H&W Chamber Of Commerce HR Forum Event: Redditch

21st May 2013

HR Professionals at organisations throughout the two counties are enjoying the benefits of the Hewett Recruitment/Chamber of Commerce HR Forum.
Now in its fifth year these informative events happen approximately six times a year and are open to HR professionals from businesses with 10+ employees. Topics are driven by the delegates and the Forum provides a unique opportunity for HR Professionals across the two counties to network with like-minded individuals and share knowledge and experiences on issues that face all HR departments.

H&W Chamber Of Commerce Pershore Networking Breakfast

23rd May 2013

The second in our 2013-14 series of sponsored breakfasts will take place at the Civic Centre in Pershore, in association with Wychavon District Council.
Free to members as part of the benefits of membership, this event will bring together a variety of businesses from across the two counties.
Places are limited at this breakfast so please book early to secure your place.

Networking events are an excellent way of raising your profile, making new business contacts
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce operate networking events across the two counties. The networking events have different formats, for example Speed Networking and 60 second commercials.

H&W Chamber Of Commerce Start To Grow Forum

30th May 2013

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and supporters Hayward Wright Accountants are pleased to announce the date of the next Start to Grow event.

Speakers will include Graham Jones from Business Doctors who works with Business Owners developing both Strategic and Growth plans. He will be discussing how to create a Sales Plan that will deliver results, and why this is so important to do before spending money on Marketing.

The second speaker from MFG Solicitors will be sharing best practice and tips on when you are thinking of recruiting staff.