March to June 2010
11 March 2010
This is a free event aimed at giving businesses and individuals the opportunity to speak to local experts on a wide range of money related issues all under one roof
The Money Show Chester
Representatives from McLintocks Chartered Accountants, Aaron & Partners LLP Solicitors, 75Point3 Independent Financial Advisors, Humphreys Estate & Lettings Agents, Handelsbanken Bank, Charities and the Local Government will all be available on the day to answer your questions and will also be hosting the following seminars:
The Art of Property Rental
Buying Property at Auction
Employment Law & Pensions
Inheritance Tax: 20 Things You Should Know
Business Start Ups: What You Need to Know
Cost £0
For more details on the seminars visit
15 March 2010
Flexible Support for Business Coffee Morning
www.themoneyshowchester.com, or to reserve your place, email chester@thebestof.co.uk
Flexible Support for Business is offering businesses a kick start to their day with a one off informal advice coffee morning at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Wrexham.
Drop in on Monday 15th March 2010, between 10am-1pm, the Flexible Support for Business Team will be at the Ramada Plaza, Wrexham to offer free, tailor-made, flexible support to local businesses of all sizes.
Relationship managers will be on hand all morning to offer localised advice on the services they offer, ranging from strategic business planning through to help with tax or applications for funding.
We helped over 1100 businesses in the Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire areas last year and we want people to know that through our network of regional centres and relationship managers, or by logging on to
www.FS4B.wales.gov.uk, we can help you to find the advice and information that you need.”
As well as talking business over a fresh cup of coffee, visitors will also be given an exclusive introduction to the brand new Flexible Support for Business website. With over 1,200 online business guides and many other interactive tools and services, it is the site with biggest focus on business in Wales.
Contact
mandy.jones@the-group.co.uk or tel: 01978 822222 for further information.
17 March 2010
Presented by Glyndwr Innovations
This one day course is aimed at anyone, beginner or advanced level, interested in improving their writing skills, learning about the media and how to write effectively for different media formats.
Review writing styles for newspapers, magazines and online media; learn how to write effectively; to examine basic techniques of structure, style and content. Determine what the media deems to be a good story; learn how the media works with writers; speculate about the ongoing evolution of online media.
Cost: £150
For more information or to book your place contact: Suzanne Riley on 01978 293007 or e-mail
23 March 2010
Presented by Deeside College
This course examines current procedures and provides a greater understanding of effective absence management techniques. It considers the different categories of absence, what action can be taken to improve overall attendance and ensures compliance with employment legislation.
Cost: £75
For further information contact Deeside College on Tel: 01244 834545
24 March 2010
Innovation & E-Business Roadshow
Presented by Welsh Assembly Government
By applying new ideas to all aspects of your business, including, developing new and improved products and processes, adopting new technologies and investing in research and development, your business has the potential to grow and prosper. Come along and find out how.
Cost: £0
For further information visit the
roadshow website or tel: 029 2036 8279
25 March and 15 April 2010
ID Theft: your essential guide to better security
Presented by Bangor University
Businesses in North Wales are facing real and potentially devastating risks from e-Crime, while new threats are emerging with increasing regularity.
These sessions will outline some of the different scams identity thieves may attempt in order to illicit information from unsuspecting individuals.
Cost: £40
For further information or to book your place contact Lifelong Learning on tel: 01248 382708 or email:
13 April 2010
The Role of the National Retailer in Market Towns
Presented by the Mold Business Forum
This event will provide an insight into the role and business approach of national retailers in market towns. The Speaker will be Rob Halsall, manager of Tesco, Mold and it will take place from 6.15-8.15pm in Tesco’s on site restaurant.
Cost: £0
To book places contact MBF Chairman Martin Jones on 01352 752632
14 April 2010
NEWCIS Employers and Carers Conference
Presented by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and sponsored by Airbus
Carers are people who take responsibility for the care of a relative or friend, who cannot manage without help, due to illness, disability or the effects of old age. 2 out of 3 of us can expect to be carers at some point in our lives.
Carers who are in employment face additional challenges.
The aim of this conference is to explore how we can support both employers and carers in the work place, inform you of the services that are available within the county to support carers and give you as an employer the opportunity to ask questions to experts in this field.
Cost: £0
Full programme details are available on the
FCC website. For more information contact Simone Percy on 01352 744055 or email flintshire@newcis.org.uk
19 April 2010
Presented by Glyndwr Innovations
A taster session aimed at people in employment who are interested in progressing their skills through either short bespoke training courses, full and part time degree courses or professional certificates.
Cost: £0
For further information contact Rebecca Irving on Tel: 01978 293597 or e-mail
20 April 2010
Make Marketing Work for Your Business
Do you see your hard earned cash going on wasted adverts, websites, leaflets and PR…with little or no return? You are not alone!
Investment Marketing is a 100% ROI orientated approach. Book your place of these free one to one consultation clinics with a marketing expert and find out how marketing can really boost your profits.
Cost: £0
For further information visit
www.quaymarketing.com, Tel: 0845 6189544 or contact me on ashley.zepeda@flintshire.gov.uk, Tel: 03152 703219
26 April 2010
Presented by Reach Another Level
This one day performance improvement programme will equip participants with the skills and understanding needed to deliver improvements in workplace performance. Attendees discover how to release themselves from administrative burdens and create immediate and measurable improvements, resulting in the release of new ideas by employees and a transformation of attitude, behaviour and morale across a business.
This programme is aimed at managers from small family owned to multinational size organisations, and is suitable for all sectors. People can attend individually or as a group of managers from the same business.
Cost: £65 + vat (includes Lunch and refreshments)
firststep@reachanotherlevel.co.uk for more information or to register for this event
27 April 2010
Flintshire Business Week Networking Evening
Presented by FCC Business Development Team
Sponsored by Northop Hall Country House Hotel, CH7 6HJ
Looking to make some new business contacts in Flintshire?
Here is your chance –
This evening event, from 4:30 – 6:30, is just a taster of what will be happening in October 2010 – If you have never been to a networking event, don’t worry, there is plenty of help available to make it a memorable and useful event.
The next step is to book your free place
Cost £0
Call me on 01352 703219 for more information or e-mail
ashley.zepeda@flintshire.gov.uk and book your place now!
Flintshire Business Week 2010 – 13th to 19th October
get it in the diary today!
Events in May and June.
Council Website – www.flintshire.gov.uk/business
10 – 14 May 2010
PRINCE2® PRACTITIONER Cost: £1,250 ex vat
14 June 2010
Media, Broadcasting and Journalism Taster Session Cost: £0
28 June 2010
Business & Marketing Taster Session Cost: £0
This is just a summary. Further information can be found by clicking on the event title or by visiting the
Flintshire County Council has been running Flintshire Business Week since 2007. Every year it gets bigger. It helps businesses find other local businesses to trade with or to partner to get to bigger markets. It all works because they network – it’s all about talking!
One-to-one marketing clinics presented by Quay Marketing
