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CONNECT If you would like us to promote your event please email: [email protected], call 01793 847966 or tweet @tbesw 3rd April 26th April South Wilts Business Expo Time: 10:00-16:00 Cost: Free to attend Location: Salisbury Guildhall For more information: http://ow.ly/bp3w30o1z65 Inspire Breakfast - Meet your local MP Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £16 members £36 non members Location: Heywood House Business Centre For more information: www.inspirebiz.co.uk/events 4th April 9th May 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 Chamber of Commerce Networking Event Time: 07:30-09:30 Cost: £24 members £36 non members Location: Swindon Marriott Hotel For more information: http://ow.ly/6d0I30o1CnB Eight Interactive - How to use video to promote your business Time: 09:00-12:00 Cost: £44.27 Location: Swindon Marriott Hotel For more information: www.eight-interactive.com 15th May How to get your name or business into the media Time: 09:30-14:00 Cost: £55 Earlybird £65 Thereafter Location: Citadel Hall, Chippenham For more information: http://ow.ly/Aemj30o1CFJ • Using Social Media in your Business • Marketing your Website • How to Grow your Business with LinkedIn • Business Planning and Finance for Business 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. 34 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2019 South West EXPO Time: 09:30-15:00 Cost: Free to attend Location: STEAM Museum, Swindon For more information: www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk Monahans Bank of England Breakfast Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £15 Location: DoubleTree Hilton, Swindon For more information: [email protected] 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. • Marketing Made Easy 4th July 16th May LOW COST WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN SWINDON & WILTSHIRE Local entrepreneur, and founder of Silver Swift Drinks, Rose Unwin, recommends the workshops for both new and growing businesses: The workshops running throughout 2019 are: 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 The Techies Awards 2019 Time: 19:00-22:00 Cost: £40 Location: Hartham Park For more information: https://the-techies-sw.co.uk/awards-night/ 5th April 25th April 16th May “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 Commision (ERDF), Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council, and is designed to enhance business performance. 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 £35 * businesswest.co.uk/swindon-workshops 01275 376 226 [email protected] *plus VAT