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SUMMARY:Growing Enterprise Starting in Business Programme
DESCRIPTION:This intensive programme of workshops led by one of the NBV experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business. This is a three day programme – the other dates are 1 and 7 November 2022. \nYou will understand the true importance of the question “why you want to start a business and why now”? \nOver the course of the programme\, we will cover: \n\nKnowledge\, skills\, and characteristics needed by business owners.\nCreating and developing a sustainable business.\nMarketing your business\nChoosing the right\, trading status for you\nYour legal responsibilities as a business owner\nOverview of all types of business taxes and how they will affect you\nUnderstanding how the tax system in the UK works.\nRecord keeping and business banking requirements.\nStart up and running costs.\nPlanning your personal survival budget.\nHow to price your product or service.\nImportance of cash flow forecasting in any business.\nStructure of a business plan\nThe do and do not for putting any plan together\n\nThey will give you an overview of our Business Assist Programme which will give you access to 121 business mentoring and business masterclasses. \n  \nBook now for the NBV Starting in Business Programme
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/growing-enterprise-starting-in-business-programme/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T120000
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SUMMARY:Green Business in the Spotlight: A HIC Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Great Big Green Week edition of the popular Business in the Spotlight networking event! The spotlight will focus on resident business\, Environmental Energies. Learn the importance of green energy and a green business ethos.  \nZellar will also join us to highlight their sustainability platform\, which Harborough District businesses can access for free for 12 months. Sign up at the event! \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow business owners within the Harborough District and have a guided tour of the Harborough Innovation Centre and their multi-functioning workspaces and meeting areas. You can also enjoy a free coffee and cake!  \nThis event is open to all businesses across the Harborough district \nBook now for the Green Business in the Spotlight event\n.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/green-business-in-the-spotlight-a-hic-networking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T170000
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UID:2847-1663144200-1663174800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work Course
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220811T130000
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UID:2792-1660212000-1660222800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Attract candidates with compelling job vacancies
DESCRIPTION:Book now\n  \nTakeaway guidance to build your own job vacancies and insights directly from young people. \nYoung people aged 18-30 will co-design and co-deliver this workshop for employers who want to compete for candidates in a crowded job market. \n  \nThis interactive half-day workshop will cover topics such as: \n\nHow to write a compelling job advert that supports recruitment based on an individual’s personal attributes rather than experience and the difference between a job advert\, description and specification\nHow to use the power of social media to promote job vacancies\nHow to access young people and build a pipeline\n\n  \nWhat you will come away with \n\nA clear understanding of what structures and processes work best with inexperienced candidates and how to align yourself with the expectations of young people\nBe informed of some simple hacks and insights that will remove barriers and access a wider audience\nCreate a recruitment plan that uses current options and initiatives that allow you to introduce yourself as an employer of choice.\n\n  \nWho should attend \n\nThose responsible for recruitment strategy wishing to employ young people\nHR managers who what to make the process easier and overcome perceived barriers\nOrganisations that want to make themselves more accessible and inclusive\n\n  \nAbout Access Generation CIC \nAccess Generation CIC is a social enterprise that encourages organisations to employ inexperienced young people. We provide young people with a platform to share their views and expectations with employers in a bid to shift the recruitment landscape and make it inclusive\, accessible and supportive for all. \n  \nFind out more https://accessgeneration.co.uk/ \n  \nThis event is organised by Harborough District Council for employers in the Harborough District.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-create-compelling-job-vacancies-that-attract-candidates/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T130000
DTSTAMP:20220526T103056Z
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UID:2790-1657188000-1657198800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to become an employer of choice
DESCRIPTION:Book now\n  \nJoin Access Generation CIC to discover how to become an employer of choice and take away some top tools and insights from young people to understand what it takes to be inclusive\, accessible and supportive. \nYoung people aged 18-30 will co-design and co-deliver this workshop for employers who want to compete for candidates in a crowded job market. \nThis interactive half-day workshop will cover topics such as: \n\nHow to become an employer of choice\nYoung people’s criteria for choosing an employer\nInsights from our latest Employment Accessibility Research (assessments of employer websites by young people).\n\nWhat you will come away with \n\nAn understanding of what young people are looking for in an employer and the priority of their expectations\nInformation on how to present yourself in the best light and stand out from other employers (your competition) and how to make your organisation more accessible to young people\nGain insights from young people that will help you understand what works and remove unnecessary barriers. Take away straightforward guidance to help you identify where processes or content might need reviewing.\n\n  \nAbout Access Generation CIC \nAccess Generation CIC is a social enterprise that encourages organisations to employ inexperienced young people. We provide young people with a platform to share their views and expectations with employers in a bid to shift the recruitment landscape and make it inclusive\, accessible and supportive for all. \n  \nFind out more https://accessgeneration.co.uk/  \n  \nThis event is organised by Harborough District Council for employers in the Harborough District.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-become-an-employer-of-choice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T120000
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UID:2797-1656410400-1656417600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business in the Spotlight: A HIC Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Book now\nMeet one of the stars from BBC Ones DRAGONS’ DEN\, and one of Harborough Innovation Centres’ newest residents\, HEDKAYSE. \nLearn how this business has developed some serious tough cookie tech into an innovative product range\, hear about their experiences and discover how they are gearing up for some hard-hitting industry disruption! \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow business owners within the Harborough District\, and have a guided tour of the Harborough Innovation Centre and their multi-functioning workspaces and meeting areas. \nThis event is open to all businesses across the Harborough district.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/business-in-the-spotlight-a-hic-networking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220517T120000
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UID:2764-1652781600-1652788800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Training for Harborough District Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to have a more accessible workplace? Maybe you need to widen your recruitment pool? \nJoin in the Disability Awareness Training and learn about the Equality Act\, hidden disabilities\, barriers and what you and your organisation can do to offer a more inclusive and accessible environment for all whether that be your employees\, customers or other stakeholders. \nFollowing our training you may wish to take it further and gain qualifications to become a Disability Confident Employer. The session will be informative\, interactive in a relaxed and open environment and we may even have a bit of fun along the way – we hope you will be able to join us. \nThe training consists of the following elements: \n\nDisability Facts and Statistics\nDefinitions and related Law\nAwareness and Improvements in the workforce\nCarers in the workforce\nCommunication and Culture Change\nDisabled Customers / Purple Pound\nResource page\n\nFunded through Harborough District Council and delivered by Xtra Potential CIC. Open and free to all Harborough District businesses.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/disability-awareness-training-for-harborough-district-businesses/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T150000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
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UID:2630-1651140000-1651158000@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicester Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Leicester Business Expo is a highly anticipated event which brings together all industries\, SME’s and sole traders from across the East Midlands for a lively one-day event to enjoy face-to-face networking and high level business interaction and education.\nHome to the best talent\, tech and business resources in the country\, the East Midlands region continues to work hard on new initiatives designed for all to excel in our business arena. \nWe have space for 60 exhibition stands and with a full agenda of workshops\, networking events and with a packed show floor to surf there is an abundance of opportunities for both visitors and exhibitors alike. \nOur venue at the King Power Stadium offers you easy access\, free parking and everything under one roof. \nWe have exhibition stands available via our website www.yourbusinessexpo.co.uk at £275 (no vat) each (double stand £500)\, or you can explore the chance elevate your brand by utilising one of our sponsorship packages available on the website. \nPlease call Sheila Smith (07809 635181) or Kate Ilott (07725 762152) for more details or email: kate@versatileeventmanagement.co.uk \nIt is FREE to attend Leicester Business Expo as a visitor\, Don’t miss your chance to join this high-energy event! Register Now!
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicester-business-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
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UID:2629-1650967200-1650974400@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Business Start Up Surgery
DESCRIPTION:NatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of starting a business or are thinking about doing so. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have and also learn about the fantastic support that is available to help you get your business off the ground. \nThe Surgery will be hosted by Asy Ho – NatWest Local Enterprise Manager and he will be joined by Raj Raithatha and Gau Naik business advisers from NBV. \nA 1-2-1 consultation can be booked with one of our experts immediately after the surgery session (availability will vary) or for another time. Spaces are limited\, operate on a first come first served basis. \nAgenda:\n10:00 – 10:10 – Welcome & Intro from Asy\n10:10 – 10:25 – Introduction from Raj of support available from NBV start up businesses including grants.\n10:25 – 10:50 – Open Q&A session\n10.50 – 11:00 – Opportunity to book 1-2-1 session\n11:00 – 12:00 – 1-2-1 sessions (Optional and dependent on availability)
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicestershire-business-start-up-surgery-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T113000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2628-1650535200-1650540600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to submit a successful Grant application
DESCRIPTION:Writing a grant application can be a lengthy process. It’s time consuming\, demands a lot of effort and creativity and\, for someone who may not have the relevant experience\, it can be daunting.  Even worse\, any mistakes in the production of the application can lead to what would have been a viable project being declined\, and not getting the funding it deserved.  This webinar is repeated monthly so that you can find a date to suit your schedule. \nThis highly informative webinar will help: \n• Provide a systematic and structured approach to identify and apply for the relevant grant funding needed for your business\n• Make your grant application stand out from the rest\n• Increase the chances of a successful funding application
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-submit-a-successful-grant-application-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220412T120000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2627-1649757600-1649764800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Business Start Up Surgery
DESCRIPTION:NatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of starting a business or are thinking about doing so. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have and also learn about the fantastic support that is available to help you get your business off the ground. \nThe Surgery will be hosted by Asy Ho – NatWest Local Enterprise Manager and he will be joined by Raj Raithatha and Gau Naik business advisers from NBV. \nA 1-2-1 consultation can be booked with one of our experts immediately after the surgery session (availability will vary) or for another time. Spaces are limited\, operate on a first-come first-served basis. \nAgenda:\n10:00 – 10:10 – Welcome & Intro from Asy\n10:10 – 10:25 – Introduction from Raj of support available from NBV start-up businesses including grants.\n10:25 – 10:50 – Open Q&A session\n10.50 – 11:00 – Opportunity to book 1-2-1 session\n11:00 – 12:00 – 1-2-1 sessions (Optional and dependent on availability)
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicestershire-business-start-up-surgery-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T120000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2626-1648548000-1648555200@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Leadership and Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces the essential leadership and management skills which must be mastered to facilitate growth of teams and a business. We explain what leadership and management is\, before providing a  framework to develop your own style in the context of a world where change is the norm. We end by providing practical tips and tools which can be incorporated into your management style with an immediate result.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/getting-started-with-leadership-and-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T110000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2625-1648548000-1648551600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Business Start Up Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Leicestershire is one of the fastest growing areas for new businesses in the UK. Join us for advice on all aspects of starting a business. \nNatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of starting a business or are thinking about doing so. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have and also learn about the fantastic support that is available to help you get your business off the ground. \nThe Surgery will be hosted by Asy Ho – NatWest Local Enterprise Manager and he will be joined by Raj Raithatha and Gau Naik business advisors from NBV.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicestershire-business-start-up-surgery-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T143000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2623-1647954000-1647959400@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Going Green to Boost your Business 6 – Engaging your employees and customers
DESCRIPTION:This session will help you to change the culture of your business\, developing your employees to become ‘green champions’ and communicating your green activities and Net Zero achievements to your customers to: \nReduce costs\nReduce environmental impacts and carbon\nCollaborate with other businesses to share best practice and solutions\nInforming your customers to increase your sales (adding to perceived value – ‘what does your business do for the environment? question\nGenerate more business by engaging with your customers and their requirements (e.g. Net Zero contracts)\nIn the last of this series you’ll be able to complete the Net Zero Plan from the start of the program and find your ‘Net Zero-USP’ to communicate your achievements to your customers! \nThis webinar is for SME’s based in Leicester and Leicestershire
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/going-green-to-boost-your-business-6-engaging-your-employees-and-customers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T163000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2624-1647941400-1647966600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Essentials for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:This full day action planning workshop explores common HR headaches across the employee lifecycle. \nFor many owners of growing businesses\, hiring employees is a necessity. Arguably it’s your employees that are you biggest assets and provide you with a key competitive advantage. Just as valuable as your business name\, reputation and the product or service you provide. \nManaging people however is an art\, as it involves well…people. In parallel there is a wealth of ever-shifting employment and case law lurking to trip up unsuspecting employers. \nThe legal pitfalls for employers to navigate\, rapidly moving on to best practices to deliver gold standard HR and place you ahead of your competition. \nWe explore the most effective contracts and employment status to engage staff. How businesses build an ‘employer brand’ to win the war for talent. We look at the various alternatives to managing performance\, before turning to more specific COVID-related HR challenges. These will be current and based on the roadmap out of lockdown. \nThis is a highly interactive workshop so expect lots of discussion and sharing of best practice\, as we bring a whole new light to HR in the 21st Century. There will also be an opportunity for an HR clinic where you can discuss a current HR issue for your business\, and how to resolve this.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/hr-essentials-for-smes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T150000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2622-1647854100-1647874800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Harborough Go Green Business Convention
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your business can reduce your carbon emissions to make the Harborough District a greener place to work\, live and visit! Climate change is one the biggest challenges the world is facing. Join the Go Green Convention to discover the steps your business can take to help! Learn about local and national schemes\, and innovations available to help you reduce your business’ carbon emissions.\nThis event is free and breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/harborough-go-green-business-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T110000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2620-1647338400-1647342000@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Business Start Up Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Leicestershire is one of the fastest-growing areas for new businesses in the UK. Join us for advice on all aspects of starting a business. \nNatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of starting a business or are thinking about doing so. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have and also learn about the fantastic support that is available to help you get your business off the ground. \nThe Surgery will be hosted by Asy Ho – NatWest Local Enterprise Manager and he will be joined by Raj Raithatha and Gau Naik business advisors from NBV.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicestershire-business-start-up-surgery-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T160000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2619-1647262800-1647273600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Generating Results Through Reorganisation
DESCRIPTION:Generating Results Through Reorganisation: a practical workshop covering the benefits of reorganisation within your business. \nAre you experiencing change in the business? So much change that you’re not sure that you’re organised in the most effective way? If you are\, this webinar will help you consider the options for reorganising the way you do things for continued success. \nGone are the days when organising a business was straightforward.  Seemingly the world has changed and to remain competitive\, it sometimes isn’t enough to just be better at what you do and more productive and efficient at delivering results. \nParticularly in the last 30 years or so\, alternative ways of organising businesses have emerged\, with mixed results. This workshop explores alternatives to the traditional mission-driven\, hierarchical approaches. \nParticipants will consider a number of case study companies to get an insight into the thinking of others who own and manage businesses and how they view the world differently.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/generating-results-through-reorganisation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T170000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2618-1646920800-1646931600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Developing a wellbeing strategy for you and your business
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-hour interactive workshop\, delivered in two 3-hour sessions which offers some clear and simple practical steps that you can take\, together with a number of tips and ideas\, to help you develop your own bespoke wellbeing strategy. \nYou should attend both parts: \n10 March 2022\, 14:00 – 17:00 – Part 1\n17 March 2022\, 10:00 – 13:00 – Part 2\nAs employers\, you know you have a responsibility to protect and support the health and wellbeing of your staff. Promoting health and wellbeing at work is about how a company demonstrates that they value their people\, and how they will support them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives\, both inside and outside of work. \nThe reasons for developing a strategy on health and wellbeing may vary but it is usually driven by the desire to see higher rates of retention\, reduced sickness absence and increased productivity. \nDeveloping your own bespoke wellbeing strategy can help you be clear about your objectives\, identify where you may need to prioritise interventions and activity and determine how you measure its impact and effectiveness.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/developing-a-wellbeing-strategy-for-you-and-your-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113210Z
CREATED:20220202T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113210Z
UID:2617-1646906400-1646911800@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to submit a successful Grant application
DESCRIPTION:Writing a grant application can be a lengthy process. It’s time consuming\, demands a lot of effort and creativity and\, for someone who may not have the relevant experience\, it can be daunting.  Even worse\, any mistakes in the production of the application can lead to what would have been a viable project being declined\, and not getting the funding it deserved.  This webinar is repeated monthly so that you can find a date to suit your schedule. \nThis highly informative webinar will help: \n• Provide a systematic and structured approach to identify and apply for the relevant grant funding needed for your business\n• Make your grant application stand out from the rest\n• Increase the chances of a successful funding application
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-submit-a-successful-grant-application/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T123000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
CREATED:20220202T113204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113204Z
UID:2616-1646818200-1646829000@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast
DESCRIPTION:How to create a cash flow forecast: learn how to create and manage this valuable tool\, to help you track your cash movement \nAre you a small business owner or finance manager\, who is ultimately responsible for financial management within your organisation? Are you keen to elevate your cash flow forecasting knowledge to help safeguard the financial health and future prosperity of your business? If you are\, this session is particularly important right now and is not to be missed. \nA healthy and well-managed cash flow is the lifeblood of pretty much every commercial organisation – particularly new start-ups and SMEs. Managing cash effectively should always be a key priority\, but especially during challenging and unpredictable trading conditions. \nOne of the key tools in cash management is a forward-looking cash flow forecast. It’s an essential tool for business planning\, helping predict bumps in the road and empowering business owners and finance managers to take timely action. While creating and maintaining a forecast sounds potentially complex for a small business\, with a little knowledge it doesn’t have to be – this session will take you through the steps to getting started with relative ease.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-create-a-cash-flow-forecast/
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SUMMARY:Going Green to Boost your Business 5 – Reduce your waste\, increase profitability
DESCRIPTION:Some of the biggest costs to your small business can be your raw materials and waste disposal bills. This session will look at actions you can take to: \nReduce your waste disposal bills\nReduce\, Reuse and Recycle your waste materials to improve profitability\nReduce risks of material shortages and supply chain issues for your business (eg local sourcing\, food miles and shorter trips)\nDiversify and innovate small changes to improve your processes\nMaking your business more ‘circular’ is usually the easiest route to ‘quick wins’ for your profitability and Net Zero plan.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/going-green-to-boost-your-business-5-reduce-your-waste-increase-profitability/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T151500
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
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UID:2614-1646382600-1646406900@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:From getting the most from your social media channels to making sure your business stands out from the crowd in Online Sessionsearches\, this action-packed event will help businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire get the best from the latest digital technologies. \nThe day will bring together like-minded businesses who are keen to embrace the digital world. It will highlight what companies need to be doing to keep ahead of the game\, as well as celebrate the success of the programme and its achievements. \nThe conference aims to attract up to 300 delegates so this is a great opportunity to network and build new connections.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/digital-marketing-conference-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T130000
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UID:2613-1646301600-1646312400@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marketing communications 101
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps you explore the fundamentals of marketing communications. You’ll be given a grounding in core principles and examine different elements of the marcoms mix\, including advertising\, public relations and direct marketing. The session includes the latest trends and developments in the field and practical tasks for you to work on alone and as part of a group.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/marketing-communications-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
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UID:2612-1646213400-1646226000@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Selling Added Value
DESCRIPTION:There are many instances when a ‘sales support person or engineer’\, usually involved in the implementation of a product or service\, can have significant influence on the level of present and future business from that client. \nThe time to promote added-value services and products is at the point when the client has just had a successful installation or completion of one project\, so these people also need to understand the influencers involved. They have easier access to the ‘insider’ information the sales approach needs and need the ‘commercial skills’ to ask the right questions to gain further business opportunities and close them or feed them to their colleagues to secure more complex sales. \nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is ideal for people who interact with or serve your customers and who would like to know how to better help customers with their buying decisions \nWhat will we cover? \nHow to gain rapport fast using verbal and non-verbal communication either on the telephone or face to face\nUsing technical credibility as a sales tool\nKnowing who to contact and how to approach the discussion\nIdentifying your client’s values and motivators to buy\nPowerful questions to help your client become clear on the right solution – your solution\nUnderstand the roles played by multiple decision-makers in the project buying process\nObjections and questions – how to answer them to help the sales process\nGetting people to commit\nWhat outcomes can you expect from joining us? \nAttending this workshop will enable you to:\nDiscuss and practice simple methods to identify the client’s values in buying a given product or service.\nCreate a series of questions to ask\, to understand what an additional product or service is really worth to your client\, and therefore how to represent exceptional value to them.\nReview the sale influencers within each of your clients\, and the information you can gather to help the sales effort and where to find it.\nAbout the speaker: \nCharles Barnascone is a highly experienced trainer\, sales coach and business development consultant who has worked with a large number of diverse companies delivering solutions in an innovative way and providing business development support. \nThis presentation is delivered in partnership with Business Gateway Growth Hub and Infinite Possibilities Ltd and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Places are limited and priority will be given to trading SMEs based in Leicester and Leicestershire. \nPlease note: This event is fully funded and FREE for you to attend. In return\, we ask for a few minutes of your time to complete an SME Enrolment form\, if your business has not already done so. Only one form per business is required. Without a completed form we cannot guarantee your place on this or future Business Gateway events. Further details will be provided upon booking.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/selling-added-value/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T110000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
CREATED:20220202T113204Z
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UID:2611-1646128800-1646132400@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Business Start Up Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Leicestershire is one of the fastest growing areas for new businesses in the UK. Join us for advice on all aspects of starting a business. \nNatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of starting a business or are thinking about doing so. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have and also learn about the fantastic support that is available to help you get your business off the ground. \nThe Surgery will be hosted by Asy Ho – NatWest Local Enterprise Manager and he will be joined by Raj Raithatha and Gau Naik business advisors from NBV.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/leicestershire-business-start-up-surgery/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T170000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
CREATED:20220202T113204Z
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UID:2610-1646125200-1646154000@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Conference
DESCRIPTION:Midlands Connect has working hard behind the scenes to accelerate the electric vehicle revolution. \nJoin them at their Online SessionElectric Vehicle Conference bringing together decision-makers\, senior leaders\, local authorities and MPs to explore the actions needed ahead of the EV revolution! \nThe conference is taking place Online Sessionon 1 March 2022 and is sponsored by WSP. With an ambitious agenda across the full manufacturing process\, it will cover: \nHow EVs fit into the Government’s decarbonisation agenda\nThe role of the private sector in speeding up EV charging infrastructure installation\nHow local government and councils are preparing for an uptick in EV use\nHow commercial businesses are decarbonising delivery networks through EVs\nThe conference will be building upon Midland Connect’s report issued in 2021\, ‘Supercharging the Midlands’\, ensuring that the necessary steps are in place to prepare for the EV revolution.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/electric-vehicle-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T140000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
CREATED:20220202T113204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T113204Z
UID:2609-1645794000-1645797600@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Innovation Friday | Carbon Reduction Training
DESCRIPTION:Understand carbon reduction and what climate change means for your business and how to access support to reach your goals. \nThis session will help you understand the context of carbon reductions and what climate change means for your business\, why you should be taking steps to reduce your emissions\, how you and your customers can benefit and how to access support. This event is being delivered as part of the Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2022. \nThis session is designed to give you an introductory understanding of carbon reduction and climate change in the context of your business. Join us to get ahead of the curve and keep your customers happy!
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/innovation-friday-carbon-reduction-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20220202T113204Z
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UID:2607-1645707600-1645718400@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:Optimising your WordPress website
DESCRIPTION:Optimising your WordPress website: this interactive workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to help your business build a successful WordPress website. \nWordPress powers about 40% of the web and it’s the CMS of choice for many SME’s. If your organisation uses WordPress ensuring it is well optimised for both users and search engines is key to standing apart from your competitors. \nThis interactive action planning workshop provides practical tools and techniques to help you spot and act on optimisation opportunities for your website. Some are quick-wins others may take more time to implement. \nThe main focus of this workshop is self-hosted wordpress.org websites although we do talk a little about WordPress.com.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/optimising-your-wordpress-website/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T163000
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UID:2608-1645695000-1645720200@harborough-ic.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to Master Leadership Communication
DESCRIPTION:With 85% of managerial success determined by a manager’s ability to communicate effectively this workshop provides insights to attendees on their own natural communication style and then delivers tools\, strategies and skills to allow them to communicate more effectively.  The workshop is highly interactive allowing attendees to practice new ways of communicating in a safe environment. We then look at how communication needs to be tailored in the context of Covid-19 and a workplace where remote working is the norm.
URL:https://harborough-ic.co.uk/event/how-to-master-leadership-communication/
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