Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Event Time: 09:30-13:00

Event Synopsis:
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Auditel have teamed up to provide tou with an opportunity to make significant savings on your business operational costs. If you could benefit from honest impartial advice, please join us for an informal 15 minute session during which you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns that you may have regarding the overhead costs of your business. You are encouraged to bring with you any recent bills or contracts in order that you get the most from the meeting. These invaluable sessions are open to members from any business sector, employing between 1-15 employees. Due to the one to one nature of these sessions places are limited to 20 members and you are therefore advised to book early.

Event Time: 09:15-13:00

Event Synopsis:
Is your business ready to improve its online marketing? Do you want to know which techniques are right for your business? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by all the options? This half-day interactive session will take you through a proven formula for online marketing success. It will provide you with all the information you need to: *Make the right choices when improving your website. *Generate substancial traffic to your website. *Take advantage of the advertising and communications tools availabe. This workshop is packed full of practical examples and information, delivered in easy-to-understand bite-size chunks. To reserve your place please call 0845 113 1234

Event Time: 9.15am - 1.00pm

Event Synopsis:
This free seminar will outline the numerous opportunities available to West Midlands companies wanting to sell into the Republic of Ireland. With guest speakers from the British Embassy Dublin and a “How we did it” overview from a local company you will learn how to exploit these “opportunities on your doorstep” and discover the range of government support available to help you succeed. How to book: For further information or to register your interest please contact: Steve Morrison UK Trade & Investment – West Midlands T: 07730 689848 E: stevemorrison@nscci.co.uk

Event Time: 08:30-11:30

Event Synopsis:
With so many networking events taking place each month, it can be difficult to choose which ones to attend to grow your business. But, there's little point in going to any of them if you're not getting results from them. If you want to maximise your networking skills-then this workshop is a must for your business. This session explains: *Which events you should be going to *What you need to do before, during and after the event. *How to describe what your business does in 30 seconds and entice people to ask for more information. *What to do with all those business cards you collect. *How to work the room effectively and "get away" from people without causing offence. Join us for this interactive session and go away equipped with a practical plan, which means that you'll get business from almost every networking event you attend in the future. To book your place please call 08450 113 1234

Event Time: 12.00 to 2.00pm

Event Synopsis:
HR Seminar & Business Luncheon - Paul Roberts of Keelys LLP will outline the changes being introduced in October by the Equality Act 2010. Paul will also explain other recent developments in legislation and case law. Whether you have 1 employee or 1000, this event will give you practical advice to keep up to date with your obligations. Networking opportunities and a buffet lunch are also part of this event.

Event Time: 09:00-14:00

Event Synopsis:
Currently trading with the US and not sure how to expand? Considering the US and not sure where to start? Or which state to choose for a location? Want to find out what business opportunities the US has to offer? Looking for a US distributor or angent? The BABC Midlands in conjunction with The Council of American States in Europe (CASE) are bringing you the answer to all these questions under one roof. Bringing together a selection of experts and a case study to share first hand experiance of the US creating futurre sucess in this sophisticated, diverse and highly competetive market. Following the morning seminar there will also be opportunities to book a one-to-one meeting with the state representatives to discuss in further detail how they can assist your business.