Events in the North West 

Business Link Northwest’s events directory is your single source of business events across the North West and features workshops, seminars, conferences, trade fairs and networking events delivered by a range of local providers.

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Upcoming events

• • Free business support event

  • Location: Sandbach Enterprise Centre, Sandbach | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 2:00PM - 4:00PM

  • This event will help you find out about the new Cheshire East Council and the work they are doing to provide support to the local business community.   Speak to the Job Centre Plus and they will be able to answer any questions about recruiting, retaining and training staff and any incentives the government has put in place to assist businesses with this.   Talk to the Chamber of...

• • Starting your own business awareness session

  • Location: Sandbach Enterprise, Sandbach

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 10:00AM - 12:00PM

  • Cheshire East Council is running a free “Starting Your Own Business” awareness sessions to give information, advice and assistance to anyone thinking of starting their own business or anyone who has recently started up in business.   Fay Briscoe, Enterprise Coach, will be available on the day. Fay works with individuals to support their ambitions and business ideas and helps overcome...

• • Wirral Business Association networking meeting

  • Location: The Chimneys, Hooton | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 7:30PM - 12:00AM

  • Come to this networking event and meet other business owners in an informal atmosphere and promote your business for free.   The Wirral Business Association is a group of local businesses who meet once a month to offer support and advice.   The organisers give their time and knowledge for free each month.

• • Third sector support event

  • Location: Waterside Lodge, Southport | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 10:00AM - 1:00PM

  • This event will outline the advice and support that is available to third sector organisations. The event will feature presentations on: TaPs & Passmark- a new initiative from Merseyside Change Up to help organisations become tender ready Skills Pledge Plus- a new project from VOLA supporting organisations to access funding for workforce development with an additional £1,000...

• • Business breakfast with Michelle Clarke

  • Location: Fylde Coast Office, Blackpool | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 7:30AM - 9:00AM

  • This event will look at why some organisations succeed in creating a 'flow' with their customers, suppliers, partners and staff.   The seminar will be delivered by Michelle Clarke who is a leading trainer in talent dynamics. Michelle will explain: how you can speed up the flow of trust within your organisation’s team and with your customers and suppliers by understanding how to apply...

• • Customer service workshop for retailers

  • Location: Contact event organiser, Urmston

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 9:00AM - 11:00AM

  • Following on from the successful mystery shop feedback sessions and requests from town centre businesses, The Manchester College is offering this free workshop.   The workshop will provide customer service training and will cover the following topics: delivering reliable customer service giving customers a positive impression of your business developing and maintaining...

• • Tax planning for 2010 seminar

  • Location: Stanley House, Melllor | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 8:30AM - 10:00AM

  • PM+M Accountants have developed a short breakfast seminar to highlight what you can do to minimise your tax bill and maximise your earnings.   A new 50 per cent tax rate for high earners, a reduction in personal income tax allowances and reduced tax on pension contributions are just some of the changes being introduced this year.   Are you happy that you have put in to place all the...

• • LEAD Andy Bounds/Noguru masterclass

  • Location: Partnership For Learning (PFL), Liverpool | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 3:00PM - 6:00PM

  • This event is a great opportunity to see the 2009 sales trainer of the year speak about 'winning that pitch', followed by a participative, interactive session to give small business owners and managers a taste of the LEAD programme and how it can support their business.   After the session you will have a chance to network with a buffet provided.

• • SME Connect seminar

  • Location: Warrington Business School, Warrington | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 2:00PM - 6:00PM

  • The event will have six speakers providing advice across a broad range of advice including cash flow management, people management, marketing advice and tax matters.   There will also be networking opportunities throughout the afternoon.

• • Cumbria green tourism workshops

  • Location: Crooklands Hotel, Nr Kendal | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 10 Feb 10 11:00AM - 2:00PM

  • This event is a great opportunity to see how bringing simple green practices into your business will reduce costs and attract more business. There will be an overview of the Green Advantage course, showing how it can give you the confidence to green your business quickly and easily. You will also have a chance to understand the accreditation schemes available and how they give you a...