The City Business Library in London is a public reference library specialising in current business information which is intended to be of practical use. The Library has a large programme of free and low cost events covering a wide range of topics. All events are free and take place at City Business Library unless otherwise stated.
Here are some of the upcoming events:
Becoming self employed
Thursday 9 September 2010
2.15 – 4.15pm
Talk
Becoming self-employed? In partnership with City Business Library, staff from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs will talk about the tax and National Insurance implications of becoming self-employed.
Free, but you must book in advance
Growing your business through your customers and better service
Tuesday 14 September 2010
10.30 -12.00noon
Seminar
Your customers are your most important asset in any business. In this seminar, Adrian Swinscoe will share with you some practical, proven and positive tips and strategies to improve customer retention, boost referrals and decrease your marketing spend.
Free – but you must book in advance
How to use social media for business
Friday 17 September 2010
2.30 – 4.30pm
Presentation
This presentation will show you how to effectively use social media to grow your business and engage with your target market. Cemanthe Harries of New Media Angels will cover the Big 5 networks for business, look at trends and 8 key points to remember when using social media, as well as case studies which illustrate how small businesses are using it well and ways to manage your time.
Free, but you must book in advance
Database training – Research your market
Thursday 23 September 2010
10.30 -11.30am
Find out about your market sector or one you want to move into, about major players, trends and forecasts. In our purpose built training room, City Business Library staff will help you use our subscription databases with ample hands-on time for you to do your own searches.
Free, but you must book in advance
Cash is KING – keep the cash flowing
Friday 24 September 2010
10.00am – 12.00noon
Workshop
Do you sometimes go overdrawn? Have you ever had to hold back payments that are due? Have you ever had to bounce a cheque? Do you wonder why despite the business growing well cash still seems to be tight?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you MUST attend the Cash is King workshop. Bambo Onigbanjo of Platinum Integrations will help you better understand the unique characteristics of cash and how effective handling can stop any of the above happening.
Bambo will look at:
- Financial ratios and their impact on your cash flow
- Implications of business strategy on cash flow
- Risk Management
- Cash flow management exercises and selecting external cash sources
- Negotiating with funding providers
Free, but you must book in advance
Introduction to VAT
Thursday 30 September 2010
2.15 – 4.15pm
In partnership with City Business Library, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs staff will help those not already registered for VAT understand when to register and how to account for and monitor their VAT turnover.
Free, but you must book in advance.
Click here to find out more information about the events programme at the Library and to book your place.
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