Events Calendar for 2010

Please check with the event provider for full details and to confirm your attendance.

Event Date Location Booking details
Getting The Basics Right
This workshop is for those people actively committed to starting a business and developing a business plan. Covers topics including employing people, compliance and business ideas. FREE
9 August 2010
9.30am-4.30pm
Glossop Business Centre, 174 High Street West, Glossop To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**) or phone 0845 058 6644
Managing Money & Making a Profit
For people newly starting up or in early stages (6 months). Includes financial planning, bookkeeping and cash flow and credit control. FREE
31 August
9.30am-4.30pm
Commerce Centre, Canal Wharf, Chesterfield To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**) or phone 0845 058 6644
International Trade
A seminar run by HM Revenue & Customers on Basic Import and Export Procedures. The seminar gives an outline of Customs Procedures and possible ways of reducing costs in relation to the import of goods into the European Union and export of goods outside the European Union.
8 September 2010
1 October 2010
19 November 2010

21 September 2010
3 December 2010
The Castlefield Hotel, Manchester



Holdsworth Mill, Reddish, Stockport
Booking essential - Phone 0845 603 2691 or visit our website www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst
Starting up - tax advice
Another chance to do the popular half day introduction for people starting up in business run by HM Revenue and Customs. Includes overview of tax, vat, record keeping and reporting requirements. FREE
8 September 2010
9.30am-12.30pm
New Mills Adult Education Centre To book a place, please e-mail customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk or phone 0845 129 77 77 / 01298 28400
Independent Derbyshire Business exhibition, seminar and networking
Sponsored by 'Matlock Links' this event is to support B2B independents. Includes speed networking (estimated over 100 companies attending), procurement workshop and key note-speakers. £20pp includes lunch. Small number of exhibition stands still available at £75.
9 September 2010
10am-4pm
New Bath Hotel, Matlock To book a place, please e-mail info@matlocklinksbusinessclub.co.uk or phone 07813 074383
Green Marketing Workshop
To help small businesss develop their marketing including:pricing for the green market, product development, how to select green distribution channels and sustainable production. £29 pp includes lunch.
20, 21, 23 September 2010
10am-4pm

11 and 12 October 2010
10am-4pm
Chatsworth House, Bakewell


Losehill Hall, Hope Valley
To book a place, please visit www.greenmarketingworkshops.co.uk (External website**); e-mail katef@togetheragency.co.uk or phone 0115 956 4100.
Is it for me?
The workshop covers what is involved in running a business, It will help people decide what they want from their business and whether starting a business is right for them. FREE. Anyone from across High peak can attend.
22 September 2010
9.30am-4.30pm
Glossop Business Centre, 174 High Street West, Glossop, SK13 8ER

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Art 'n' Tax2
A complete guide to completing self assessment returns for self employed artists and creative industries. A highly regarded workshop which helps self employed people plan for and complete self assessment tax returns - but with a focus on artists. Very practical session, scheduled to fit with returns deadline (31/10).
23 September 2010 New conference room, Mezzanie level, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Booking: Louise@highpeakcvs.org.uk or phone 01663 736431
Is it for me?
The workshop covers what is involved in running a business, It will help people decide what they want from their business and whether starting a business is right for them. FREE. Anyone from across High peak can attend.
27 September 2010
9.30am-4.30pm
Buxton Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton SK17 6AZ

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Writing Effective Tenders
Interactive half day session will include a short overview of procurement processes, where to find contract opportunities and practical tips on how to compose a competitive tender. FREE
30 September 2010
9am-1pm
Old Hall Hotel, Buxton Book your place by emailing your details to info@businesslinkem.co.uk or telephone the Client Contact Centre on 0845 058 6644.
Self assessment for the self employed
A complete guide to completing the self assessment tax return before the returns deadline- including review of latest changes, tax deducable allowances and chance to get clear consise step by step guidance to the paperwork. FREE
6 October 2010
9.30am-3pm
New Mills Adult Education Centre To book a place, please e-mail customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk or phone 0845 129 77 77 / 01298 28400
Getting The Basics Right
This workshop is for those people actively committed to starting a business and developing a business plan. Covers topics including employing people, compliance and business ideas. FREE
19 October 2010
9.30am-4.30pm
New Mills New Mills Adult Education Centre Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4AZ

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Getting The Basics Right
This workshop is for those people actively committed to starting a business and developing a business plan. Covers topics including employing people, compliance and business ideas. FREE
11 January 2011
9.30am-4.30pm
Business Centre, 174 High Street West, Glossop SK13 8ER

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Is it for me?
The workshop covers what is involved in running a business, It will help people decide what they want from their business and whether starting a business is right for them. FREE. Anyone from across High peak can attend.
20 Jan 2011
9.30am-4.30pm
New Mills New Mills Adult Education Centre Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4AZ

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Cash flow, forecasting and debt management
This half day event will cover tips to improve cash flow within a business from managing debtor terms to taking control of stock. It will also provide an overview of how to put together a realistic financial forecast, a 'must have' for any successful negotiation with banks. FREE
2 February 2011
9am-5pm
Losehill Hall, Castleton, Hope Valley Book your place by emailing your details to info@businesslinkem.co.uk or telephone the Client Contact Centre on 0845 058 6644.
Getting The Basics Right
This workshop is for those people actively committed to starting a business and developing a business plan. Covers topics including employing people, compliance and business ideas. FREE
8 February 2011
9.30am-4.30pm
Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton SK17 6AZ

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.
Is it for me?
The workshop covers what is involved in running a business, It will help people decide what they want from their business and whether starting a business is right for them. FREE. Anyone from across High peak can attend.
18 March 2011
9.30am-4.30pm
Buxton Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton SK17 6AZ

To book a place, please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness (External website**); phone 0845 058 6644.

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