Newcastle

Wednesday 30 November 2011 08:00 - 10:00

Copthorne Hotel The Close Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear

NE1 3RT £10.00 per person

What is Silicon Valley Comes to the UK all about?

If you haven't heard of Silicon Valley before, all you need to know is that it is the place where the majority of the worlds technology companies are founded/based. Big names such as Facebook/Google/eBay call this region of America their home.

The idea behind SVC2UK events is to bring Entreprenurs from this region, to the UK to share their knowledge and wisdom. Newcastle Entrepreneur Society is proud to take part in this national event, and bring some inspirational guest speakers to you.

We will be joined by:

This event is a not-to-be missed opportunity for individuals and organisations interested in social enterprise to network with likeminded people, listen to the experiences of two social entrepreneurs and better understand some of the legal and financial issues relating to community interest companies.

It will raise awareness of the way organisations support social enterprises and how social enterprises can take advantage of this support.

This workshop is delivered by Andy Peers, previous Chief Exec of the Big Issue and the Founder and Director of Love Enterprise.

Andy is a fantastic and inspiring trainer who will provide you with real insights into how to develop your board and drive your organisation forward to achieve it's goals.

Topics covered will include:

* The mission focussed board

* Understanding who you need on board

* How to find them

* Starting how you mean to go on

* Key roles and responsibilities and putting them into practice

* Organising your board

* Review and renewal

We will explain what VAT is, how it works and how to claim back VAT.

Please note the availability of workshops will vary from day to day as reservations are made and places are taken. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To book, contact HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team. w: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/ t: 08045 6032691

We will give you an overview of a director’s tax, National Insurance and VAT responsibilities to HMRC.

Please note the availability of workshops will vary from day to day as reservations are made and places are taken. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To book, contact HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team. w: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/ t: 08045 6032691

Being self employed means you will need to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return at the end of the tax year. We’ll show you how to complete it, tell you of important dates and ways to pay your tax.

Please note the availability of workshops will vary from day to day as reservations are made and places are taken. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To book, contact HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team. w: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/ t: 08045 6032691

Getting started– learn how to register with HMRC, the basics of record keeping, the date your Tax Return and payments are due.

Please note the availability of workshops will vary from day to day as reservations are made and places are taken. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To book, contact HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team. w: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/ t: 08045 6032691

Venue: Beetroot Cafe Location: 42 Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NL

Informal Fridays North East is an informal forum to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship, organised by Newcastle Science City.

An interesting and diverse group get together every third Friday of the month to informally discuss different approaches to innovation and make new contacts in Northumberland.

There will be innovation scouts, financiers, entrepreneurs, designers, scientists, and some budding business folks.

What is Informal Friday North East?

Inkspot is a web based system for data storage, analysis and collaboration. This workshop will help you work our whether it could be of value to your business.

The worksjop is designed for science and technology businesses with high data manipulation requirements.

Find out more and book youplace at this event at www.thescienceof.co.uk. Alternatively you can email newcastlebipc@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 277 4000.

Informal Fridays North East is an informal forum to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship, organised by Newcastle Science City.

An interesting and diverse group get together every second Friday of the month in Sunderland to informally discuss different approaches to innovation and make new contacts.

There will be innovation scouts, financiers, entrepreneurs, designers, scientists, and some budding business folk.

What is Informal Friday North East?

An opportunity for innovative people from around the region to meet and discuss new ideas and opportunities.

Cels HealthConnect is delighted to announce that the first Cels Expo will be held on Wednesday 9 November 2011 at St James Park Newcastle.

Bringing together key people and organisations who contribute to the Life Science & Healthcare community across the North of England and internationally, the event provides an ideal platform to:

* Showcase your latest developments * Access new innovations * Target new customers * Find new products and services * Source new partners * Meet buyers * Exhibition Seminars

VISITOR'S PROFILE

Venue: Central Bean Coffee Shop, Gallowgate, 08.00-10.00

First Friday North East is an informal forum to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship. The events are specifically targeted at the science community, including entrepreneurs, designers, scientists and financiers.

Events take place on the first Friday of every month at Central Bean Coffee Shop on Gallowgate in Newcastle city centre.

Please register your attendance at firstfriday@newcastlesciencecity.com

Find out more and book your place at this event at www.thescienceof.co.uk