Newbury Business Today

The seminar will show local entrepreneurs how to get an extra £2m in their personal and business bank accounts, including a new type of performance measurement and improvement approach to increase profits, improve cashflow, make their businesses more valuable and significantly reduce their tax bill.

Further information is available from K&H on 0118 923 5800.

A Thames Vallety Chamber of Commerce Event.
Now well-established as a key event for West Berkshire, this bi-monthly lunch event provides a powerful opportunity to build the profile of your brand in the area and build new relationships. All businesses welcome. Members £20 plus VAT, non-members £25 plus VAT.

The format will be similar to past events, we will be looking at three different scenarios where things have not gone according to plan and swift advice and remedial action from HR is required. Without giving too much away at this stage... the first case study will look at a return to work process following intermittent sickness absence, including issues relating to medical evidence; the second case study will deal with with consequences of a complaint of discrimination by an existing employee whose performance has subsequently worsened; and the final case study will look at the negotiation of a severance package for an employee which has not gone as planned. The breakfast clubs are suitable for anyone with responsibility for managing human resource issues. The clubs have also been approved by the Law Society so they can attract continuing professional development points (CPD). As usual, there will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions and we very much hope you can join us. The cost is £20 per delegate plus VAT.

FSB members and guests are invited to attend a Speed Networking Evening at the beautiful and newly opened hotel The Elephant Hotel. The event will be hosted by Mary Flavelle, Berkshire's Networking Queen, don't miss this opportunity to promote your business, exchange information, and leave with new business contacts - guaranteed! Speed networking is the most effective way to gain new business contacts. You get to meet up to 30 other business people in one evening. Speed networking is the innovative, most effective way to gain new business contacts. Buffet & Refreshments included. To book go to www.fsb.org.uk/103

09.30 Registration and Coffee & pastries 09.45 Introduction and Product Overview 10.15 NetTeam HR and Legislative Compliance 10:45 Live Product Demo 11.30 Typical Project Implementation 11:45 Product & Implementation cost 12:00 Q & A

Chamber Core Events Calendar Comes to West BerksThe Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group is set to launch its brand new events calendar in October. The new programme will include one core event per region to run alongside its varied calendar of events. These events will be uniform, taking place at the same venue and during the same week of each month. The core event for the West Berks Chamber, titled West Berkshire Means Business, will be held at the stylish and contemporary Regency Park Hotel, Thatcham, on the second Thursday of each month. Commenting on the new core event for the West Berks area, Laura Spencer, event manager for the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, said: “The Chamber is constantly evolving its events programme in response to the valuable feedback that we have received from our member businesses. “We understand that busy business professionals sometimes find it difficult to plan their networking schedule and so this new core event will allow businesses to book in advance, with the knowledge that the event will be of the highest quality and of relevance to their organisation. “As the cornerstone of the West Berkshire business community, this event will provide you with a powerful opportunity to form strong business relationships with other professionals in the area.” The next West Berkshire Means Business event will be held on Thursday 9 October. The event will welcome Ian Head, Stockbroker at Philip Smith & Co Ltd, who will discuss how the impact of the current economic difficulties is affecting business and the household. For more information, and to book your place, visit www.welcometobusiness.co.uk

The seminars will focus on finance- and marketing-related business practices. Griffins will explore how businesses can look after their cash and improve business efficiencies, while MAXX Design will look at cost-effective ways to make a business stand out from its competitors.

The event will be a fun day starting at approximately noon and featuring entertainment for adults and children. Proceeds will be going to the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. There will be an official ceremony with the Mayor of Newbury cutting the ribbon. A visit by the Air Ambulance helicopter is planned but not guaranteed due to the nature of their service. An Arsenal Shirt signed by England hero Theo Walcott will be auctioned. It should be a fun event for all the family and we look forward to welcoming both local families and those from further afield looking for a genuine family pub and restaurant to match. It's our great pleasure to get behind the the Air Ambulance so please come along and give support they do such an important job and need all the help they can get.

Organised annually by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association this table top exhibition features a range of equipment and services available from local and UK wide lifting equipment suppliers. This is an essential exhibition for anyone interested or involved in the selection, purchase and use of lifting equipment or requiring service, repair, hire or training. More details available on www.leea.co.uk

If you are the parent/ carer of a 0 - 5 year old come on down to burdwood communnity centre in thatcham for our christmas party. food and drink provided, with raffle and a visit from santa! tickets are just £3 and are on sale 9th december at the burdwood community centre in thatcham, just off station road.

Create your personal Plan of Action for Business Success. Primarily aimed at Business Owner/managers this weekly cycle of 10 workshops takes place every Tuesday from 08:15 - 10:00am

Opportunity for professionals in the property/construction markets to share best practice in a relaxed networking environment. The evnt is complimented with keynote speakers. A light buffet and refreshments will be served.

Following on from the success of our recent seminar at Donnington Grove Country Club, we are running our next seminar: the 'Digital MOT' - Maximising Online Tools. This seminar is aimed to be delivered in a non-technical and easy to digest style and is targeted towards business owners, marketing managers and anyone else who has a keen interest in marketing their business through the internet. This morning seminar will provide you with an overview of the Online Marketing Industry in 2009, exploring the key aspects to help you maximise your Internet presence through multiple online tools, helping to drive traffic and increase visitor statistics. If this wasn’t enough, the cram packed morning also focuses on what makes a great web page, making sure you keep the visitor once they find you. Providing you with the ultimate Digital MOT! Visit www.generateuk.co.uk to register or call 01635 550431

Business lunch hosted by the West Berks chamber of commerce. Network with fellow professionals and enjoy a sumptious 2-course lunch. Guest speaker at this event is Richard Benyon, MP for Newbury

Open network evening hosted by the West Berks chamber of commerce. Open to both members and non-members. For more details phone 01753 870500

Open network event followed by 2 course plated lunch. Event complemented by guest speaker on a business related topic. This event welcomes Stephen Bates from Certain Change Ltd

Registration will start at 9.00am and the seminar will begin at 9.30am. At the end of the seminar there will be a buffet lunch.

Growth through Digital Marketing will demonstrate how to use all elements of online marketing cohesively in order to maximise your business growth potential. Generate UK have both expertise and experience in all areas of digital marketing and we are looking to share this knowledge with you. This seminar is not simply a list of “what’s hot” online, instead our aim is to explain the fundamentals as well as the finer points of online marketing strategies and tactics, how they are relevant to your business and how they can be used to create a significant return on investment. Who is this seminar for? The seminar is aimed at Managing Directors, Marketing Directors & Managers looking to use online platforms and techniques to grow their business. Click on the following link for full details and registration form. http://www.generateuk.co.uk/business-growth-seminar_2.htm Alternatively, call 01635 550431.