Events Programme

Events Programme

Guerrilla Marketing 26/9/08

Micro business, micro budget? Guerrilla marketing is about investing time rather than money. Our expert will show you how to make the best use of marketing tools i.e. blogging, Facebook, MySpace, online chat and networking.

Elizabeth Cook, Crunch Bunch

www.crunchbunch.co.uk

First steps to expanding your team 03/10/08

Having the right people for the job can make or break a contract. Learn how to fulfil your legal obligations when working with external expertise.

Gill Rouse, Celsys

Networking for New Business 10/10/08

Are you making the most of your formal and informal contacts? This workshop will help you exploit opportunities to promote yourself, service and products in a social setting.

Pauline Stewart, Ingram de Havilland Ltd

www.ingramdehavilland.com

Pulling it all together – writing your Business Plan 17/10/08

Helping you to think seriously about the monetary value of the work you do and the direction you wish to take, by the end of this workshop, you will have developed a written plan to help you focus your activity. Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson, Frozen Ps

www.frozenps.co.uk

The Quick Pitch 24/10/08

This session will give you tools and tips to pitch your creative offering in a concise but comprehensive way. Particularly useful for persuading funders, clients and business partners to buy into your ideas.

Lydia Selby, Selby Consulting

Fathoming Funding? Think Europe 7/11/08

An un-missable opportunity to learn about funding opportunities in Europe for creatives across all disciplines. Presented by the Director of the official UK "Contact Point" for the EU's Culture funding programme (2007-2013).

Geoffrey Brown, EUCLID

www.euclid.info

Building Business Confidence14/11/08

Need help in chasing payments or dealing with difficult clients? This workshop is about giving you the confidence to deal with uncomfortable business challenges.

Patricia Wilson, Frozen Ps

www.frozenps.co.uk

How green is your creation? 21/11/08

Building in environmental policies and practices into your business activities can help you win contracts, create a feel-good factor, save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Sarah Williams, Green Business Network

www.gbn-bedfordshire.org.uk

Work life balance 28/11/08

All work and no play? Working too many hours may kill your creativity. Studies show that flexible working practices have a positive impact on motivation, commitment and employee relations.

James Baker, The Work Foundation

www.theworkfoundation.com

Curating as a profession 5/12/08

What exactly does curating for a public museum or gallery involve? Learn more about the profession, the importance of sharing collections with the public and the skills needed to find a job in the sector.

Stockwood Discovery Centre

www.stockwooddiscoverycentre.co.uk

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