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TrainingEvents 60 Useful Minutes Our popular programme of 60 Useful Minutes events returns in 2014 to equip you with tools to grow on social media whilst making sure you’re complying with the law and benefitting from a number of business support seminars. 21 Jan Wake The perils and pitfalls of social media Chadwick Lawrence know that social media can be an excellent marketing tool for businesses however, companies need to remain cautious as employees can seriously damage a business’s reputation through personal use of such sites. Make sure you’re clued up in this seminar presented by Mandy Walton, a member of the employment law team at Chadwick Lawrence LLP . 28 Jan Hudd 4 Mar Hudd Access to finance for business growth Lattitude7: A networking skills masterclass The Business Doctors will be on hand to give you the confidence you need to prepare yourself and your business for a successful application for finance by developing a clear picture of where you want to take your business in the future. Is networking a bit of a puzzle to you? Do you hate walking into a room full of strangers; actually talking to people and trying to think of something to say? 25 Feb Hudd Google+ - What’s all the fuss about & do I need it? You might be forgiven for thinking Google+ is just another social media site to take your fancy but you’d be wrong. Janet Bebb from Social Progress will deliver this informative session to help you understand why your business needs a Google+ presence and how to make best use of the social media platform. Well, if so, Martin Haigh from Lattitude7 will help you put the pieces together, dispel your fears and build your confidence so you can become an effective networker. 25 Mar Hudd Find the right funding and support to grow your business The process of finding out what funding and support is relevant to your business and what criteria you need to meet can often be confusing. The Business Doctors, in partnership with the Chamber and Growth Accelerator, will advise business owners looking to grow their business where to turn for help. All 60 Useful Minutes events are held at the Chamber’s Huddersfield/Wakefield offices and are FREE to members and just £5.00 to non-members. A light breakfast will be provided from 8.30am with the session commencing 9.00am-10.00am. Book your place at www.mycci.co.uk/events Business doctors coaching taster session 11th Feb 08:30 - 10:30 Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 5ER Delivered by the Business Doctors and Growth Accelerator in conjunction with us at the Chamber, this is an opportunity for hardworking business owners to step away from their office. Come along and share issues with business experts, and learn more about the support available to help with strategy, planning and growth in this coaching session. This event is FREE to attend for all but limited to just ten spaces. 2014 is YOUR year to grow! 23rd Jan 09:30 - 12:00 National Coal Mining Museum, Caphouse Colliery, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. Stewart Leahy of The Design Mechanics and Martin Haigh of Lattitude7 present a highly interactive workshop to show you how you can position your business for growth in 2014. Learn key communications skills, ways to build rapport with clients and how to present your key marketing message to clients and prospects and build an automated lead generation process. Delegates attending this event are also given the opportunity to participate in an underground tour of the Coal Mining Museum. This event is £5.00 to all attendees. For more information and to book visit www.mycci.co.uk/events Winter 2013 CLOSEUP 43