http://bdaily.info/ bdaily.info is the home of leading business news stories from across the North East - the first port of call for information on local businesses, events, jobs and campaigns. en-gb Copyright bdaily Ltd. editor@bdaily.info rob@bdaily.info Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Latest events bdaily.info http://blogs.law.harpublicd.edu/tech/rss http://bdaily.info/_assets/img/site/rss-bdailylogo.gif http://bdaily.info/ bdaily.info is the home of leading business news stories from across the North East - the first port of call for information on local businesses, events, jobs and campaigns. http://bdaily.info/events/business/01-03-2010/are-you-being-served/ Do you have a business idea/concept you are struggling to get off the ground? Come along to the “Are You Being Served?” event on 1st March and network with experts who could offer you Money, Market and Support! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Codeworks Connect http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/01-03-2010/are-you-being-served/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/02-03-2010/1254481672-generating-sales/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/02-03-2010/1254481672-generating-sales/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/02-03-2010/1254483582-legal-issues/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/02-03-2010/1254483582-legal-issues/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/02-03-2010/1263473441-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ The main focus for this workshop will be to introduce and explain the fundamental financial planning and understanding. Also Core Financial Statements of the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow will be explained and used as an illustration for wider commercial and financial thinking. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/02-03-2010/1263473441-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/business-exchange-north-east/ March sees the return of the North East’s largest dedicated business-to-business event, Business Link’s Business Exchange North East. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Business Link http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/business-exchange-north-east/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/making-the-most-of-your-marketing-show/ Designed with SMEs in mind and with a combination of both inspirational and practical speakers, this event will provide delegates with worthwhile tips and suggestions on improving their own marketing. It will also mark the start to the “80 Days around Marketing” programme to celebrate the 80th birthday of the North East branch of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chartered Institute of Marketing Show http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/making-the-most-of-your-marketing-show/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/1254483209-the-business-plan/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/03-03-2010/1254483209-the-business-plan/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/03-03-2010/1263473592-finance-workshop-financial-planning/ The main focus for the day is to explore and understand why financial planning is fundamental to business success. By the end of the day you will have covered the different pricing strategies that can be employed and comprehensively explored the impact of discounting on profitability and volume sales. The importance of being able to identify costs and allocate costs appropriately will be explained before you prepare and complete your own sales forecasts and cost budget. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/03-03-2010/1263473592-finance-workshop-financial-planning/ http://bdaily.info/events/education-and-training/04-03-2010/david-goldman-lecture/ Newcastle University Business School is pleased to invite you to the 2010 Annual David Goldman Lecture ‘Impact’ given by the 2010 David Goldman Visiting Professor of Business Innovation, Will Dracup, Chairman of Nonlinear Dynamics and Biosignatures Ltd. Will founded and is Chairman of Nonlinear Dynamics. An Economics graduate and software engineer, he became interested in the analysis of protein separations after working for a Life Science imaging company.  Deciding that the available technology was inadequate, he founded Nonlinear in 1989, going on to develop software that has since become the industry standard in its field.  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/education-and-training/04-03-2010/david-goldman-lecture/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/04-03-2010/1263476599-finance-workshop-money-management/ The key objective of this workshop is to illustrate and explain the importance of cash to a business as a means of survival and growth. Given its importance to the SME sector, the majority of the workshop will focus on preparing a cash flow forecast and being able to identify business critical cash needs in future planning. It will cover the key elements of preparing a Cash Flow Forecast and explore how effective cash flow management will help protect and grow your business. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/04-03-2010/1263476599-finance-workshop-money-management/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/08-03-2010/international-womens-day/ To celebrate International Women’s Day, the University invites you to Inspiring Potential, a lunchtime seminar on Monday 8 March. International Women’s Day is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. We are delighted to welcome Emily Humphrys, Commercial Director of Cambridge Research Biochemicals and winner of the North East Woman Entrepreneur 2009 Innovation Through Technology Award. We will also be joined by a second successful career woman, Dr Helen Hooley, who is Reliability and Maintenance Excellence Manager at Sabic. Our speakers will share their individual experiences of reaching their personal potential through motivation and setting goals. Programme: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/08-03-2010/international-womens-day/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1254482712-presenting-the-business/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1254482712-presenting-the-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1254483670-the-business-plan/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1254483670-the-business-plan/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1267798438-building-for-export-success/ Newcastle University Business School is joining forces with UK Trade & Investment and RTC North to invite SMEs in the region to attend the first annual Herbert Loebl Export Workshop on Tuesday 9 March 2010. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Newcastle University Business School http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/09-03-2010/1267798438-building-for-export-success/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/09-03-2010/1263476747-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ The main focus for this workshop will be to introduce and explain the fundamental financial planning and understanding. Also Core Financial Statements of the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow will be explained and used as an illustration for wider commercial and financial thinking. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/09-03-2010/1263476747-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/its-a-risky-business/ Are you a risk taker? Do you take your time over decisions or dive straight in? Are you more cautious about making decisions at work than in your personal life? Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Service Network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/its-a-risky-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/1254483267-funding-your-business/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/1254483267-funding-your-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/1257868596-take-it-to-the-world-export-masterclass/ UK Trade & Investment are holding a series of Export Masterclass workshops in conjunction with HSBC, HMRC and Dickinson Dees across the region to help your business get the export advantage. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT UK Trade and Investment http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/10-03-2010/1257868596-take-it-to-the-world-export-masterclass/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/10-03-2010/1263477883-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ The main focus for this workshop will be to introduce and explain the fundamental financial planning and understanding. Also Core Financial Statements of the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow will be explained and used as an illustration for wider commercial and financial thinking. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/10-03-2010/1263477883-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/11-03-2010/introduction-to-knowledge-transfer-partnership-and-collaborative-innovation-partnerships/ If you need to make a strategic change, develop a new range of products, enter a new market or develop new technologies, a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) or Collaborative Innovation Partnership (CIP) could be exactly what you need. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sunderland Software City in association with Codeworks http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/11-03-2010/introduction-to-knowledge-transfer-partnership-and-collaborative-innovation-partnerships/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/11-03-2010/lecture-professor-scott-shane-visiting-international-scholar/ Did you know that your DNA accounts for one third of the difference between you and your co-workers in many aspects of work life, from job satisfaction to income level? Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Newcastle University Business School http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/11-03-2010/lecture-professor-scott-shane-visiting-international-scholar/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/11-03-2010/finance-workshop-growing-your-business/ This workshop will concentrate on why a business seeks to grow, what this entails and how it is achieved. As an introduction, time will be spent exploring why companies chose to grow where staying the same size is an option. This may include aspects concerning the company’s vision, mission and growth aspirations. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/11-03-2010/finance-workshop-growing-your-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/rise-amp-design-no-6-funding-and-support-for-design-and-innovation/ Finding funding or support for your business can be a minefield but it doesn’t have to be! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Design Network North http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/rise-amp-design-no-6-funding-and-support-for-design-and-innovation/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/made-in-china-how-to-get-it-right-effective-china-sourcing/ China has been described as the shop floor of the world, but rising costs have made companies re-evaluate the opportunities there. Is China a good place to manufacture the products you need? Faced with tens of thousands of suppliers, how can you generate a good shortlist, negotiate yourself a good deal, ensure quality and get the best out of the relationship? And looking ahead, how can you best support your supplier relationships on the ground in China and position your business to take advantage of further opportunities in China’s domestic market? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT China-British Business Council http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/made-in-china-how-to-get-it-right-effective-china-sourcing/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/international-womens-day-networking-lunch/ We’d love it if you could join us for a networking lunch to celebrate International Women’s Day. All proceeds will go to support the Women’s Fund, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary at the Community Foundation. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/international-womens-day-networking-lunch/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/international-womens-day-networking-lunch/ We’d love it if you could join us for a networking lunch to celebrate International Women’s Day. All proceeds will go to support the Women’s Fund, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary at the Community Foundation. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/12-03-2010/international-womens-day-networking-lunch/ http://bdaily.info/events/voluntary-and-community/13-03-2010/handbags-and-gladrags-ball/ Our annual ball is the highlight of the social calendar and is not to be missed. The black tie event is staged at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and is an absolute must for everyone wishing to attend a ball with a difference! Tickets are selling fast. Miss it ...miss out! Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/voluntary-and-community/13-03-2010/handbags-and-gladrags-ball/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/15-03-2010/durham-professional-development-programme/ Seeking motivated managers… Aimed at first-line and middle managers, this part-time programme focuses on you as an individual and looks at your development as a professional manager. The programme develops knowledge, skills and behaviour that will underpin your career development in any area of management. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Durham University Business School http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/15-03-2010/durham-professional-development-programme/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/16-03-2010/1254483761-funding-your-business/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/16-03-2010/1254483761-funding-your-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/16-03-2010/1257868690-take-it-to-the-world-export-masterclass/ UK Trade & Investment are holding a series of Export Masterclass workshops in conjunction with HSBC, HMRC and Dickinson Dees across the region to help your business get the export advantage. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT UK Trade and Investment http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/16-03-2010/1257868690-take-it-to-the-world-export-masterclass/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/16-03-2010/1263478188-finance-workshop-financial-planning/ The main focus for the day is to explore and understand why financial planning is fundamental to business success. By the end of the day you will have covered the different pricing strategies that can be employed and comprehensively explored the impact of discounting on profitability and volume sales.The importance of being able to identify costs and allocate costs appropriately will be explained before you prepare and complete your own sales forecasts and cost budget. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/16-03-2010/1263478188-finance-workshop-financial-planning/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/17-03-2010/1254483362-generating-sales/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/17-03-2010/1254483362-generating-sales/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/17-03-2010/1266595054-durham-business-school-corporate-forum/ Professor John Mawson, Institute for Local Governance: ‘Addressing the challenges of change in public policy and service delivery in the North East – a University and Local authority perspective’. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Durham University Business School http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/17-03-2010/1266595054-durham-business-school-corporate-forum/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/17-03-2010/finance-workshops-financial-planning/ The main focus for the day is to explore and understand why financial planning is fundamental to business success. By the end of the day you will have covered the different pricing strategies that can be employed and comprehensively explored the impact of discounting on profitability and volume sales. The importance of being able to identify costs and allocate costs appropriately will be explained before you prepare and complete your own sales forecasts and cost budget. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/17-03-2010/finance-workshops-financial-planning/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/the-weightless-economy-how-service-industries-can-trade-internationally/ In this period of increasing global economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever that businesses, whatever their country of origin, raise their game to stay ahead of the competition, increase their bottom line and guarantee their future. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Service Network in association with UKTI http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/the-weightless-economy-how-service-industries-can-trade-internationally/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/the-innovation-factory/ Create and shape new business opportunities in an interactive environment. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Innovation Factory http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/the-innovation-factory/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/free-business-pitch-event-healthcare-companies-amp-digital-creative/ RTC North are running a one-off event for companies in healthcare markets to pitch their products and services to an audience from healthcare, NHS and digital, creative & IT businesses. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Northern Net http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/18-03-2010/free-business-pitch-event-healthcare-companies-amp-digital-creative/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/18-03-2010/finance-workshop-raising-finance/ This workshop aims to help you understand how to raise finance for your business and how this fits with Financial Planning. The main focus for the day will be the sources of external finance and how potential investors can be approached and encouraged to invest in a SME business. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/18-03-2010/finance-workshop-raising-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-03-2010/1254483832-generating-sales/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-03-2010/1254483832-generating-sales/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-03-2010/1267196255-developing-international-trade-through-sport/ The opportunities that sport represents are huge. Whatever industry you are in there are opportunities with the global sports sector for your business. There are a number of key opportunities in a wide range of sectors and markets, with International sporting events acting as catalysts for economic growth. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT UK Trade and Investment http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-03-2010/1267196255-developing-international-trade-through-sport/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/23-03-2010/1263472689-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ The main focus for this workshop will be to introduce and explain the fundamental financial planning and understanding. Also Core Financial Statements of the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow will be explained and used as an illustration for wider commercial and financial thinking. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/23-03-2010/1263472689-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/24-03-2010/1254483430-presenting-the-business/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/24-03-2010/1254483430-presenting-the-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/24-03-2010/preparing-yourself-for-funding/ Funding options for SMEs have changed substantially in the past year.  As you will have seen from recent news stories, Finance for Business North East funding is the most substantial injection of venture capital funding seen in the North East economy over recent years. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Service Network in association with Ward Hadaway and Business Link http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/24-03-2010/preparing-yourself-for-funding/ http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/24-03-2010/1263472820-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ The main focus for this workshop will be to introduce and explain the fundamental financial planning and understanding. Also Core Financial Statements of the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow will be explained and used as an illustration for wider commercial and financial thinking. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/commerce-and-finance/24-03-2010/1263472820-finance-workshop-understanding-finance/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/25-03-2010/onedoor-business-workshops/ Like the idea of working for your self, maybe you’re facing redundancy or are unemployed. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT OneDoor http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/25-03-2010/onedoor-business-workshops/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/25-03-2010/24-hour-change/ This masterclass challenges the problem faced by every business today – how quickly and effectively can people embrace change? With whirlwind communications, action-packed itineraries, and a working world increasingly driven by last minute deadlines, it takes determination and motivation to sustain the pace. 24-hour Change is a highly focussed one-day masterclass, facilitated by Juliette Lee, delivering coping strategies for change. While no-one could claim to perform magic in such a short time, delegates will bounce back motivated and refreshed. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/25-03-2010/24-hour-change/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/30-03-2010/dsdm-atern-practitioner-course/ After the success of the first DSDM course in January, Sunderland Software City is offering you the opportunity to attend the second DSDM Atern Practitioner course.  The course enables you to become immediately productive in an agile project environment. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sunderland Software City in association with Codeworks http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/30-03-2010/dsdm-atern-practitioner-course/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/30-03-2010/1254483907-presenting-the-business/ If you’re a successful senior manager or entrepreneur, the free Hi-Fly programme from Business Link will help you prepare for the launch of your own high growth business. Our Hi-Fly progammes, to be held at venues across the North East, will be delivered in weekly sessions each lasting 3 hours over a six week period. They will cover a range of topics which will provide you with all the essential information, support and guidance you’ll need to launch your high growth business. There will also be the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and explore investment opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/30-03-2010/1254483907-presenting-the-business/ http://bdaily.info/events/arts-and-culture/04-04-2010/limited-spaces-remain-for-north-tyneside-10k-road-race/ Runners are being advised to get their applications in quickly if they want to compete in this year’s North Tyneside 10K Road Race, which takes place on Easter Sunday 4 April 2010. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Tyneside Council http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/arts-and-culture/04-04-2010/limited-spaces-remain-for-north-tyneside-10k-road-race/ http://bdaily.info/events/education-and-training/23-04-2010/last-chance-to-enter-the-class-awards/ If you see the value of learning and skills in your company and have some outstanding learners that ought to be recognised for their achievements, enter The Class Awards. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Class Awards http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/education-and-training/23-04-2010/last-chance-to-enter-the-class-awards/ http://bdaily.info/events/technology-and-science/28-04-2010/design-it-build-it/ Created for both sides of the web coin, DIBI brings together designers and developers for an unusual two-track web conference. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Codeworks DIBI http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/technology-and-science/28-04-2010/design-it-build-it/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/19-05-2010/is-your-business-ecosmart/ Following on from the success of ecosmart 2009, people and property business Gentoo is now working on ecosmart 2010 - an environmental conference for businesses that want to work ‘smarter’ in relation to the environment. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ecosmart 2010 http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/19-05-2010/is-your-business-ecosmart/ http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-05-2010/china-market-visit-2010/ UKTI is offering you the opportunity to join a group visit led by one of our experienced International Trade Advisers to China in May 2010 .The market visit will visit Shanghai, Qingdao and Xi’an, with the potential for financial assistance for eligible companies.What’s on offer? Security of a group visit with recommended travel and accommodation itinerary* Experienced on hand support from your country specialist International Trade Adviser Financial contribution of up to £995 for eligible companies In depth market research and identification of contacts in the market appropriate to your business supplied by an ‘In country’ UKTI Officer A pre organised itinerary of business appointments and identified contacts who express interest in your products/servicesClosing date for applications - 5th March 2010* Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/business/23-05-2010/china-market-visit-2010/ http://bdaily.info/events/manufacturing/07-10-2010/county-durham-oktoberfest-engineering-amp-manufacturers-exhibition/ An event totally focussed on the Engineering & Manufacturing Sector. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT bdaily business news network http://bdaily.info/feeds/events.xml Events http://bdaily.info/events/manufacturing/07-10-2010/county-durham-oktoberfest-engineering-amp-manufacturers-exhibition/