The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 41: Feb/March 2019 | Page 38

CONNECT If you would like us to promote your event please email: [email protected], call 01793 847966 or tweet @tbesw 4th February 13th February 12th March 5th February 14th February 4th April 7th February 22nd February 16th May 1st March 4th July Corsham Safer Internet Festival This digital festival of free events runs from 4-19 February Time: 10 workshops, various dates & times Location: In and around Corsham For more information: http://ow.ly/CHkL30nhHYO Referral Link Time: 07:45-10:00 Cost: £11.63 Location: Farmhouse Café, Calne For more information: http://ow.ly/Aoab30nmzpy South West Charity Conference Time: 08:30-13:00 Cost: £38 Location: Apex Hotel, Bath For more information: http://ow.ly/LvXI30nhIwO 7th February Wiltshire Women in Business Time: 10:00-14:30 Cost: £28 Location: Cleeve House, Seend For more information: http://ow.ly/aOXG30nhICF Cyber Threats & How to Protect your Business Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: Free Location: Rombourne Serviced Offices, Swindon For more information: http://ow.ly/rHwB30nhIEh Swindon Jobfest Time: 12:00-18:00 Cost: Free to attend Location: STEAM Museum For more information: http://ow.ly/rpW330nhIls Inspire Breakfast - Meet your local MP Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £16 members £36 non members Location: Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon For more information: www.inspirebiz.co.uk/events South West Business Growth Summit Time: 09:30-16:30 Cost: £156 Location: Bath Racecourse For more information: www.businessgrowthsummit.co.uk LOW COST WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN SWINDON & WILTSHIRE Learn how to write a business plan and financial forecast, get to grips with creating a marketing strategy that will set you apart from your competitors, and become fluent in engaging with your audience online! Give your business the best possible start in 2019 and book onto your first workshop today. Local entrepreneur, and founder of Silver Swift Drinks, Rose Unwin, recommends the workshops for both new and growing businesses: “So far, I’ve attended Marketing Made Easy, Social Media Made Easy and Finance & Business Planning and the workshops have been absolutely fantastic. I was so impressed by the quality of facilitator and the content. I’ve learned copious amounts and would recommend them to every Wiltshire business.” The workshops running throughout 2019 are: • Marketing Made Easy • Using Social Media in your Business • Marketing your Website • How to Grow your Business with LinkedIn • Business Planning and Finance for Business 38 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2019 Each workshop costs just £30 + VAT and will be led by an experienced business adviser or industry expert. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth programme, which provides access to more tailored support from an experienced adviser. “From providing you with the skills to market your business and create robust financial plans, applying for a start-up loan, or accessing tailored business advice, working closely with growth advisers will give your business a head start in a competitive market.” – Tara Gillam, Head of Enterprise at Business West Ready to develop your business skills? Head to www.businesswest.co.uk/ swindon-workshops and book onto a workshop to get started. The Swindon and Wiltshire SME Growth Programme is part-funded by the European Commission (ERDF), Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council, and is designed to enhance business performance. Monahans Business Breakfast Time: 07:30-09:30 Cost: £12.96 Location: Chippenham Golf Club For more info: http://ow.ly/QtbE30nhIFq The Business Exchange’s Big Breakfast Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £17 Location: Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon For more information: http://ow.ly/Pkri30njBni Swindon & Wiltshire’s Business Expo Time: 10:00-15:00 Cost: Free to attend Location: STEAM Museum, Swindon For more information: www.wiltshireexpo.co.uk Swindon Expo Time: 09:30-15:00 Cost: Free to attend Location: STEAM Museum, Swindon For more information: www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk Business Workshops in Swindon Finance Marketing Social Media Business Planning Learn from experienced business advisers and industry experts at monthly workshops in Swindon. Find out more or book now for just £30 * businesswest.co.uk/swindon-workshops 01275 376 226 [email protected] *plus VAT