Welcome to the July 2009 Newsletter, we hope you find something of interest and assistance to you here. Please do remember we are always happy to include your success stories so if you have good news to share please do get in touch.
FINANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS
This month David Napier of Napier Business Consultants talks about finance for small businesses.
The management of your company finances can be the make or break factor for your business. Here David Napier of Napier Business Consultants talks about one aspect of business finance.
On 14 January 2009 Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) announced a package of support to address the cashfow, credit and capital needs of businesses. Read more........
NETWORKING FOR BUSINESS - A MARKETING TOOL
Here Gillian Woodland from DuckWood Partners share her expertise as a Marketing Consultant.
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘people buy from people’? It’s true, and one of the best ways to get to know your customers and suppliers is to meet them face-to-face, not hidden behind a website or a brochure. That’s just one of the great strengths of regular networking. Read more..........
MAKE A DATE WITH ALICE on 9 SEPTEMBER 2009!
On the 9th September the Portsmouth group will be having a networking event with a unique perspective! Our event on that date will be on board ALICE at Gun Wharf Quays Marina, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ . It's going to be a fabulous evening but because of the special venue numbers will be limited so don't forget to book early to avoid disappointment. We start at 6:00 p.m. so that parking will not be an issue.
NEW MOBILE DIRECTORY
118 800 are creating a new directory of mobile numbers. The website for 118 800 gives you the opportunity to list your mobile number or make it ex-directory, the choice is yours.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING FUNDING
We are advised that funding exists to provide funded training for women who work in the automotive industry. For further information go here.
There are also Leadership and Management funded training opportunities if you employ between 5 and 249 staff and are a Director or Senior Manager.