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Business Development Workshops - 'In the Spotlight'

Business Development Workshops - 'In the Spotlight'
First two Tuesdays of each month (up to July 7th)
Various times - please see below

The Business Library’s current ‘In the Spotlight’ programme is brought to you in partnership with Norfolk Knowledge.

Norfolk Knowledge provide free business support and guidance through a network of experienced business professionals. These professionals offer their expertise, knowledge and commercial know-how in order to help small and medium sized businesses. If your business needs help through the challenges of business set-up, growth and change - these might be for you.

Please see below for more detail on specific workshops and how to book your place.

April 1st            How to Use COBRA
A workshop showing you how COBRA can help get your business started. Find all the information you need to get your business off the ground.
Where: The Business Library, 2nd Floor, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             6.00-7.00pm
Cost:               Free for a maximum of 6 people. Booking required
Phone:            01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

April 8th        How to use social media to raise the profile of your new or small businesses (Jim Drew, Business Equip)
Join us to learn how to make best use of Social media to promote your business.
Where: Vernon Castle Room, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             5.45 -7.00pm
Cost:               Free - booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

May 6th            How to Use COBRA
A workshop showing you how COBRA can help get your business started. Find all the information you need to get your business off the ground.
Where: The Business Library, 2nd Floor, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:              6.00-7.00pm
Cost:               Free for a maximum of 6 people. Booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

May 13th     Let’s talk tech: challenges and opportunities for start-ups and  SME’s (Stephen Jones, UEA)
This session will be a broad overview of the different (and emerging) technologies available as well as including the challenges and opportunities for new businesses in taking such new technologies on board
Where: Vernon Castle Room, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             5.45 -7.00pm
Cost:               Free - booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk


June 3rd            How to Use COBRA
A workshop showing you how COBRA can help get your business started. Find all the information you need to get your business off the ground.
Where: The Business Library, 2nd Floor, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:            6.00-7.00pm
Cost:              Free for a maximum of 6 people. Booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

June 10th         Marketing Essentials for the fledgling business (Kevan Williams, UEA Business School)
Often it is not the best product that wins, it is the best marketed product that wins. Marketing has the power to make your business yet it can be a fine way to waste money.  How do we do it right?  How do we win at marketing? Get involved and let’s find out.
Where: Vernon Castle Room, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             5.45 -7.00pm
Cost:               Free - booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

July 1st             How to Use COBRA
A workshop showing you how COBRA can help get your business started. Find all the information you need to get your business off the ground.
Where: The Business Library, 2nd Floor, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             6.00-7.00pm
Cost:               Free for a maximum of 6 people. Booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk

July 7th            Branding – don’t Market a bum steer! (Henry Head, Norfolk Knowledge)
Now you've got your product to market, to build your business, clear branding is essential.
Where: Vernon Castle Room, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
When:             5.45 -7.00pm
Cost:               Free - booking required
Phone:           01603 774740                     
Email:             askus@norfolk.gov.uk



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