Home enterprise (encouraging people to work from home)

Many clients who have attended our programme of Start Up workshops have expressed an interest in networking with other people who are in a similar position - this event is aimed at those in the early stages of their business. Delegates will have the chance to: network with other new business start-ups; give a one minute pitch on their business/idea; meet managers and directors of other successful businesses; catch up with fellow delegates from other workshops to find out how they are getting on. Run in partnership with Herts Chamber of Commerce.

Run in partnership with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and NatWest RBS. Event aimed at people thinking of starting a business as well as new businesses. Venue: Ramada Encore, Ranelagh Rd. Ipswich, IP2 0AD Times: 11.45-14:00 Run by Business Link in partnership with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and NatWest RBS

Open to all women thinking of starting a business or already running a business. Find out more about how to get started and share ideas and tips with other business women. Run in partnership with MENTA (Mid Anglia Enterprise Agency). Venue: Frankie & Benny's, Ehringshausen Way, Haverhill CB9 0ER (Next to the cinema, parking next door) Times: 9:30am -11:00am Run by Business Link

An opportunity for Gateway clients past and present to get together and chat about their experiences of getting their businesses up and running over a cup of tea and a sandwich. Larry Clarke-Smith will be speaking about his passion - sales - "the engine of any business!". Also the gateway director Phil Ashford and Women's Business Advisor Jennie Burraway will be on hand to answer any questions you might like to ask! The Hillcrest Centre Newhaven East Sussex 12pm to 3pm

Each group have been asked to design and make a product/products, which they can then promote and sell at our school Christmas Fair.

To encourage small businesses market their products whilst acquiring much needed training. The registrant will pay the domain name and the hosting

Enterprise Week kicks off on Monday with Plymouth Media Partnership’s Breaking into Media. Almost 200 students and graduates from across the region, aspiring towards media careers, will be attending practical sessions with media practitioners in the University’s Roland Levinsky Building, followed by the Student Royal Television Society Awards for Devon and Cornwall and a keynote address from Charles Wace, Chief Executive of convergent media company TwoFour.

Promotion of varirty of enterprise services in the area

Inspiring talk from The Earl of Erroll - How can we best harness the power of technology to expand entrepreneurship for women and other emerging entrepreneurs?

Many people are working from home or even considering working from home.

The Business Circle @ Kingswood House is a place where people can meet up to discuss matters related to running a small business.

A town's MP will be getting a few strips torn form him for a very worthy case - Iain Wright, MP for Hartlepool will be undergoing a painful leg waxing sesion in the town's Market Hall on Friday November 20 in aid of Children in Need.

Anyone wishing to watch the MP's agonising feat are encouraged to come along to the market at 11:30am and show their support.

Raising money for African support and Assistance Project (ASAP) Cards, jewellery, cushions. block prints, doorstops, chutneys, tombola and much, much more.

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Drop in Open day for visitors to ask questions and collect information on Starting a Business and info on further Business Link support. Venue: Harlow Civic Centre, Harlow CM20 1WG Drop in between 9.30 and 16.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000

Business Link stand plus free stands for women to promote their business and sell their products plus keynote speaker talking about issues faced by women in business - includes free buffet lunch. Also virtual business advisory panel - 30 minute pre-booked slots available. Venue: Shuttleworth College, Biggleswade SG18 9EA Drop in between 9.30 and 14.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000

Start up and self-employment surgery run by Barrie Stanisstreet, Enterprise Awareness Manager at Business Link. Venue: Cranfield University Business Incubation Centre MK43 0AL Drop in between 9.30 and 16.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000

This workshop is aimed at those who have attended the Business Planning workshop and who are in the early stages of setting up their business. It will cover issues such as: completing your business plan; common barriers and seeking advice; how to deal with the bank; how and why to network; and much more. Venue: Ramada Jarvis Hatfield Hotel, Hatfield, AL10 9RH Enrolment: 9.15, start 9.30, finish 12.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000 to book

This 2-hour interactive session uses Neuro Linguistic Programming to eliminate your limiting beliefs, gain confidence and maximise the benefit from all those lunches! It includes everything from the importance of networking and listening skills to using presentation skills at network meeting and top tips and tools. Venue: Hemel Hempstead, Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead HP2 4UA Enrolment: 9.15, start 9.30, finish 12.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000 to book

Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, Wyboston, Bedford MK44 3AL Venue: Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, Wyboston, Bedford MK44 3AL Enrolment: 9.15, start 9.30, finish 12.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000 to book

This covers the basics of dealing with people, especially customers and suppliers. It demonstrates how to gain a competitive edge through excellence and building partnerships. It covers: what is excellent customer service?; achieving excellence; service standards; people skills; sympathy and empathy; putting customer service into practice; dealing with difficult behaviour. Venue: Holiday Inn Express, Bedford, MK42 9BF Enrolment: 13.15, start 13.30, finish 16.30 Run by Business Link - phone 0845 601 1000 to book