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: 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: 12.00 to 2.00p.m

Event Synopsis:
We all have a logo in our business, there are reported to be over 3.5 million in circulation in the UK today… so how do you make yourself stand tall against those odds? Learn about some of the considerations when creating a logo, learn of some classic mistakes and some great success stories. Peter Howard, Principal at PHd design will talk about some of the tricks of the trade and how to get the best from your logo.

Event Time: 9.00 to 12.00p.m

Event Synopsis:
The business community is divided on the subject of social networking. Many think it’s about ‘Facebook’ and judge it to be a complete waste of time as far as business is concerned. Many others use Twitter, LinkedIn, Ecademy or Plaxo as a way of life and swear by it as a valuable business tool. • Which view is right? • What is social media anyway? • Is there more to it than meets the business eye? For answers to these questions and more, come to this 2 hour thought provoking interactive breakfast seminar. It’s not about technology – it’s about business. Learn more about social media and the tangible benefits it can and should bring to your business. We will be covering: • The reasons why social media is so successful and unstoppable • A review of the top social media communities • The impact of social media on management – the threats and opportunities • Examples of social media strategies • How using it effectively to transform your business relationships For Further Information Please Contact Roma Pattni on 0121 607 1912

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: 18:00-12:30

Event Synopsis:
The most prestigious event in the Chamber's event calender. This year the Chamber is taking the dinner to even greater hights and delivering broader benefits to its members and the wider business community as a whole. This year president Paul Bassi has initiated the Chamber Awards with each caterory focusing attention on the main sectors in which local businesses make such a significant contribution to the economy. The awards identify, applaud and promote the best in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The Awards Dinner provides an oppertunity to meet the region's leading power-brokers/movers and shakers and have the opportunity to forge beneficial relationships in a highly professional and sociable atmoshphere.

Event Time: 12.00 to 2.00p.m

Event Synopsis:
This free networking business lunch provides firms with an excellent opportunity to network with other like-minded businesses from across the region. The event is expected to attract over 50 delegates from a broad range of business sectors and gives members the opportunity to: • raise the profile of their business and its services/products • meet new contacts/suppliers • develop existing business relationships • share ideas/experiences The opportunity to network and learn from our guest speaker makes maximum use of your time. Raising finance and what’s available. This brief presentation will include information on available business finance and be an open discussion on all types of funding available – government grants, banks, business angels etc and an opportunity for you to ask questions. An excellent buffet lunch is also included – This event is sponsored by The Roman Way Hotel.

Event Time: 9.00 to 4.30p.m

Event Synopsis:
This course is designed for participants that have experience in negotiation, and are now looking to improve their skills in order to ensure a better outcome. It is designed to assist the participants and give them greater confidence when they are required to enter into a negotiation by being familiar with the processes involved, negotiation tools at their disposal and having greater self-awareness. Topics discussed within the session include defining negotiation, assessing the competencies and skills required, handling objectives, looking for the win-win outcome and understanding the communication styles and differences. Objectives: By applying the principles and techniques learned, participants should be able to better understand the dynamics of effective negotiation. In particular they will: · Identify their own negotiation style and it's potential strengths and weaknesses · Improve their own personal negotiation skills · Understand the process of negotiation · Understand their personal communication style and how this links with their ability to negotiate · Produce win-win resolutions for all parties · Develop strategies for dealing with objections and difficult situation For a complete overview of the 2-day course, please contact Roma Pattni on r.pattni@birminghamchamber.org.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: 09:00-14:30

Event Synopsis:
The Financial and Professional services roadshow for the Gulf States. Find out how financial and professional services organisations can trade internationally.

Event Time: 07:00-09:00

Event Synopsis:
Open to members of Birmingham Chamber and Birmingham Forward.

Event Time: 10am-4pm

Event Synopsis:
As part of the National ITea & Biscuits week led by Age UK, Swan Training Group is hosting an event on the 23 September. The day is a chance for older people to learn more about computers with tutors on hand to give them taster sessions. They will be shown how being online will give then access to a world of information, making it easier to stay in touch with friends and family, save money, discover new hobbies and interests and shop from the comfort of their home. The event will run from 10am until 4pm with refreshments, at Swan Training Group 10, Barberry Court, Centrum 100. Burton Upon Trent, Staffs. If you wish to attend or would like further information tel. 01283 517519 or just go along on the day.

Event Time: 17:30-19:00

Event Synopsis:
This is a young professionals networking event for people within Staffordshire under the age of 35.The aim of the event is to develop professional contacts with people at a similar professional level within the legal, accounting, financial, banking, property and professional business sectors. The evening will bring together like minded professionals by providing them with an oppertunity to meet in a relaxed and pleasant environment whilst enjoying a drink and finger buffet.

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: 7.30 to 9.00a.m

Event Synopsis:
This popular business breakfast is continuing to provide firms with an excellent opportunity to network with other like-minded businesses from across the region. This business event is growing in momentum and is not to be missed. Businesses engage and informally network over breakfast whilst taking the opportunity to learn from the guest speaker. At this event Staffordshire County Council will give an insight into the Council’s procurement procedure. The guest speaker will give an engaging presentation on how small to medium sized companies can win tenders and understand the procurement process. Networking and breakfast will be part of this event.

Event Time: 11:30-14:30

Event Synopsis:
Join us for Women Who..... A great opportunity for you to network with other female professionals and to hear from Dawn Gibbins MBE DBA, business woman, secert millionaire and philanthropreneur. Dawn will speak passionatley about her experiance as a business woman and how taking part in a TV programme ultimatley changed her outlook and purpose in life. She will highlight the challenges she believes women in business face everyday and how to overcome them using what she calls "The Female Force." Refreshments and lunch are included.

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.

Event Time: 12.00 to 2.00p.m

Event Synopsis:
Turn data into business information with Excel. Take analysis to the next level with pivot tables, understand complex formulae and discover how to make Excel work hard for you. On site computers will be available for use during the seminar. This seminar is being run in partnership with Quality Assured supplier Maximity - winners of the IT Excellence Award.

Event Time: 12.00 to 2.00p.m

Event Synopsis:
The purpose of the afternoon is to provide information about our extensive range of business services; to help you determine which services will support your individual business needs. By taking full advantage of Chamber services your company will make new business contacts and maximise the value of its membership, meet the staff, browse our facilities and enjoy a drink and light buffet, whilst engaging with other Chamber Members.