The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 45: Oct/Nov 2019 | Page 38

CONNECT If you would like us to promote your event please email: [email protected], call 01793 847966 or tweet @tbesw 3rd October Swindon & Wiltshire Business Growth Summit 2019 The Swindon & Wiltshire Business Growth Summit is a well established annual event considered not to be missed by influencers, decision makers and leaders from across our region. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Growth from Resilience’ and speakers include WHSmith’s CEO Stephen Clarke. Time: 08:30-13:30 Cost: £50 Standard Delegate Rate Location: Cineworld, Regent Circus, Swindon For more information: https://swlep.co.uk/ events/business-growth-summit 10th October The Business Exchange Big Breakfast This is an opportunity for Business Exchange readers and advertisers from across Swindon & Wiltshire and Bath & Somerset to connect and build meaningful relationships. Our guest speaker is CMD Recruitment who will be giving their top tips for DIY recruitment. They will also be discussing the latest changes in government legislation, with tax changes for subcontractors coming into play soon. Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £22 Location: Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon For more information: Go to: http://ow.ly/pLM250v0AOo or search ‘The Business Exchange Big Breakfast’ in Eventbrite.co.uk LOW COST WORKSHOPS 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 www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk 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. 24th October The Business Exchange Talks Digital Transformation with Excalibur In partnership with Swindon’s Excalibur Communications, specialists in mobile and IT for business, The Business Exchange is hosting a one-off business breakfast looking at digital transformation. Excalibur’s technology and mobile experts will discuss the hottest tech topics, including the 5G network, Internet of Things (IoT), Gig Connectivity and what new software tools are available to help streamline your business. Network over refreshments and pastries before the talks begin. Time: 08:30-10:30 Cost: Free to attend, registration essential Location: Excalibur, Arclte House, Swindon For more information: Go to: http://ow.ly/EGW250w547o or search ‘TBE Talks Digital Transformation with Excalibur’ in Eventbrite.co.uk 5th December The Business Exchange Big Breakfast Attend the last Business Exchange Big Breakfast of the year at Cumberwell Park on Thursday 5th December. The morning will have a festive theme and it will be one of the last opportunities to make your networking count this year. Over 80 guests regularly attend our breakfasts and we know that new sales and business collaborations have been made as a result. Come along, make new connections and grow your business. Time: 07:30-09:00 Cost: £22 Location: Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon For more information: Go to: http://ow.ly/bKUr50w26Si or search ‘The Business Exchange Big Breakfast’ in Eventbrite.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 £35 * businesswest.co.uk/swindon-workshops 01275 376 226 [email protected] *plus VAT