WORKSHOPS

On this page you will find details of our upcoming events and workshops. You can also click the links in this section to fast track to the information you need

First Aid Training
Brighton & Hove Business Show Speed Networking Event
Free Business Training events
How to Create Your Winning Business Event

A series of Free business training events are being offerered at our location in peacehaven nr Brighton in Sussex for the members of Deans Business Club. The content will be delivered by industry experts on a wide range of important subjects to help improve your business. Each event has a maximum of 10 attendees. More information regarding the content and experrience of the speakers is available on request.
 

Scroll down or click here to see individual event information and for booking details.

 

 

23rd March 2010 - How to create your winning business.

Date: Tues 23rd March – 9am till 5pm

Are you a small business needing more sales? Do you have a fantastic product or service?
Would you like your business to not only survive, but prosper in 2010 and beyond? Yes?

An inspiring one-day training workshop where you can work on the future of your business; you will learn both the mind-set and the methods required to grow your business for the future. Delivered by Foster & Mahir.


Want to Make More Money?
Are you laughing all the way to the bank? Selling more products or services than you can cope with? No?

Then why not spend a day improving your knowledge on :
 

  •  The secret to great communication skills

  •  How to develop a positive mind-set & belief system

  •  Selling the true value of your products or services

  •  Confidence when using the phone for sales calls

  •  Taking action to move your business forwards


Book Your Place Now - Places Limited - First Come First Served
 

Book through us to recieve the Reduced price of Just £245. Direct Booking Price: £395.

To find out more and to book your place – CLICK HERE 
Foster & Mahir– Successful Workshops inspiring your business to survive and prosper.

 

Free Business Training Events for Deans Business Club members.

 

7th April  - Raising your pitch - 10am -12pm Given by Paul Yates-Smith of Deans Business Club - BOOK NOW

 

This session will help you to construct an effective and memorable  "Elevator or 1 minute pitch" They say "first impressions count", you better believe it!  Ideal for those that want to visit networking events and for those trying out Speed Networking!


This training session is not designed to put words in your mouth! We will take your message and show you some creative ways to improve it. You need to be more than word perfect if you are using a script! What happens if you meet a direct competitor and they deliver the same message as you?  Book this session to anwser these and a few other questions too!

 


28th April - Prioritising for profit - 10am-12pm Given by Clare Evans -  BOOK NOW


How much are your current time habits really costing you? What is your time REALLY worth? If you want to make sure you're making the best use of your time there are few key strategies that will enable you to increase your profit which reducing your hours.

• 90% of business owners squander their time on ineffective activities.
• Office distractions can add up to nearly 2 hours a day.
• Up to two days a week are wasted on unproductive tasks.

Clare Evans works with both individuals and business owners. She is the author of the best selling "Time Management For Dummies" published by Wiley in 2008 and her articles are regularly featured in local and national business publications and magazines.

12th May - Negotiating Skills - 10am-12pm Given by Ray Gold. BOOK NOW


This is a 2 hour session on understanding the skills and process of effective negotiating skills. Based around role play, interaction and observation. You will get some invaluable insights into what can be a very rewarding and profitable skill. The session is ideally suited to 10 students who wish to test there understanding of the cause and effect of negotiating and applying the principles to there commercial and domestic life!

This is not a passive course , but one where you will reap what you sow.
Ray has over 20 years experience in financial services as well as running a succesful Independent Financial advice brokerage. Ray has spent many years delivering training and mediation services within both the public and private sector. 

 

23rd June - Marketing for Small business - 9.00am - 1.00pm Given by Nick Harvey of Harvey Marketing - BOOK NOW

 

Nick Harvey, the owner of the Harvey Marketing Company, provides marketing services to SME’s. His experience lies in building sales and marketing plans and putting the plans into action. Nick has demonstrated success across a number of industry types and is a leading dynamic consultant in Brighton.


Nick will concentrate on the following four areas in his workshop
1. Business Aims
2. Business Perception.
3. Sales Strategy
4. Sales and Marketing plans.

Nick has a successful track record across a number of industry types and is a leading dynamic consultant in the Brighton area.
 

 
Sussex Business Bureau workshops sucessfully combine training, communication, development, motivation, planning and networking, They are effective in achieving improvement,creation of initiatives, plans, processes and the actions to achieve organisational aims. Our workshops are also great for breaking down barriers and improving profitability.
 

 

FIRST AID TRAINING - Appointed Persons

Would you know how to deal with a medical emergency?
One-day Certificated First Aid Courses Suitable for all – no previous knowledge required.
Normally priced at £75 + vat. This introductory offer is available to you for just £55 + vat. A genuine saving of £20 when booked direct!

Date  To be confirmed - Why not book a private session for you Staff?

Venue:
Sussex Business Bureau
Sussex House
190 South Coast Road
Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8JJ

Call 01273 447111 for more details.
 

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SPEED NETWORKING

BRIGHTON & HOVE BUSINESS SHOW 14th April 2010 at Hove Town Hall Brighton & Hove East Sussex. 

We will be hosting 3 Speed Networking sessions during the Show. Come along and take part in a busy, fun and lively speed networking schedule throughout the day.

In each session you will be able to meet up to 36 'speed networkers' in just 90 minutes. We will guide you through the session if you havent tried speed networking before.

Our reception and Check in desk will be situated on the First Floor - near to Zone 1 exhibitors. You will need to check-in with us at the stated time before each session begins.
Some sessions do get overbooked quickly and it is advisable to pay before coming to the Show to avoid disappointment.

Each session is £14 INC VAT. You can send a cheque for £14 per person, per session. Cheques made payable to Sussex Business Bureau to - Sussex Business Bureau, Sussex House, 190 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8JJ along with your name, Company name, postal address, email address, contact phone Number and which sessions you would like to attend.


The Brighton and Hove Business Show opens 11.00am and closes at 6pm.

Speed networking 1 check-in at 11.15am
Starts at 11.30am    
  
Speed networking 2 check-in at  1.15pm
Starts at 1.30pm   

Speed networking 3 check-in at  3.00pm
Starts at 3.15pm         
 

Book your sessions using our on line payment system. HERE
 

General information about the sessions –

Attending a Speed Networking session guarantees free entry to the show.

TIPS on making the most of your sessions are available futher down this page.

Session times are advertised on the Brighton and Hove Buiness Show website - but may be subject to change if other sessions become overbooked or are delayed.

On arrival at the Show, please register at the main registration desks.

Make your way to the Sussex Business Bureau Speed Networking check-in desk on the first floor and arrive fifteen minutes earlier than the published start time for commencement of each session. Sessions will start promptly. Late arrival may mean you are not able to take part.

No refund will be offered in any circumstances for non attendance or other eventualities, including lateness to the booked session.

Attendance to these events by any one company or individual does not confer a recommendation or testimonial on the part of Sussex Business Bureau or the Brighton & Hove Business Show.

Each session will run for a maximum of 90 minutes. Standby availability will be offered on the day of the event. You and your colleagues can book as many sessions as you wish.
 

Session Format.

You will be guided by our expert staff through each session. Once seated you be given clear instructions on the format, timings and change over instructions.  Each session will comprise of a maximum of 36 attendees. You will be given 60 seconds to present your business and likewise each person you meet will get the same. When asked to move to another seat you must move as quickly as possible, delays will affect the amount of people you meet. If you would like to know more,please contact our Networking Hotline. 01273 447 1-2-1 ......


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SPEED NETWORKING AT THE GRAND HOTEL


We had a fun evening of Networking at the Grand Hotel in Brighton on Wednesday 27th January 2010 at 6pm.   Over 30 local businesses attended. The price for this excellent evening was just £14 + VAT. This included refreshments on arrival, and a full evening of speed networking in an excellent location.  Here are a couple of pictures for you to enjoy.




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We would like to thank all those who attended our very successful Speed Networking event at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Thursday evening (summer 2009). What a great evening! A lovely way to network, and thanks to Paul for keeping us moving!
We will keep you informed of any future events coming up.