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SUMMARY:Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business. \nThis workshop aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business\, helping you forecast for the future\, evaluate your current efforts\, and establish strategies to meet your goals. \nDates: Tuesday 1st October 2024 \nTime: 9:30am – 12:30pm \nLocation: Online (ZOOM) \nCost: Free \nFor: Businesses based in or shortly moving to Southend-On-Sea \nEven if you plan to hire an accountant\, you still need to understand accounting information to make better\, more informed decisions about your business. This course will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line\, so you can run your business better. \nYou’ll learn about double-entry bookkeeping\, trial balances\, profit and loss statements\, and other must-have accounting topics\, and in further sessions\, you’ll learn how to apply these techniques to manage your business better\, which will give you confidence and control when making financial decisions. \nWhat it covers:\n\n\nDouble-entry bookkeeping\n\n\n\n\nPreparation of profit and loss accounts\, balance sheets\, and cash-flow statements\n\n\n\n\nAnalysis of accounting reports\n\n\n\n\nControlling cash\n\n\n\n\nSources of funding\n\n\n\n\nBusiness planning\, budgets\, cash flow forecasting\, and variance analysis\n\n\n\n\nBreak-even analysis\n\n\n\n\nCapital appraisal\n\n\n\n\nProduct costing\n\n\nWho should attend:\nThe course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to Southend-On-Sea. \nWho should attend:\n\n\nEntrepreneurs\n\n\n\n\nMicro business owners\n\n\n\n\nSmall business owners\n\n\n\n\nMiddle managers\n\n\n\n\nConsultants\n\n\n\n\nCoaches\n\n\n\n\nE-commerce businesses\n\n\n\n\nDigital marketers\n\n\n\n\nService based business owners\n\n\nSkills gained:\nThe full value from this course is only be gained by full participation in both days. After completing the course\, delegates will be able to: \n\n\nUnderstand basic financial documents used in business\n\n\n\n\nInterpret the information in these documents\, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity\n\n\n\n\nBe more effective in their role\n\n\nAbout the host: \nJim Fletcher ACMA GCMA \nJim is a dedicated business coach with 40 years’ commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector\, Jim provides tailored coaching\, consultancy\, non-executive directorship and project management services\, across a full range of management\, finance\, sales & marketing and operations functions. \n\nThis workshop is organised by Let’s Do Business Group on behalf of Southend-On-Sea City Council and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place\, supporting local business\, and people and skills. \nView our privacy policy
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/finance-for-non-financial-entrepreneurs-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Sharpen your sales cycle
DESCRIPTION:Sales Club at the Launchpad!\nCome join Sales Geek Essex for their brilliant Essex Sales Club\, the home of free business growth and sales strategy masterclasses!! \nWe will be exploring a range of topics designed to help you sell more stuff and change the way you perceive sales. \nWe currently have several venues across Essex in Colchester\, Chelmsford\, Southend and Braintree\, follow us for your nearest and next event! \nWhy should you come???? \nRunning your own business can be a lonely place… come share your experience and connect with other aspiring Essex business owners. \nAvoid the business growth pitfalls with learning from our masterclasses. \nEnjoy this fun opportunity to get a Geeky fresh perspective and insights \nWhere & When \nThe Launchpad\, Cherry Orchard Way\, Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH \nFriday 4th October\, 9.30am-11.30am
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-rochford-sales-club-sharpen-your-sales-cycle/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Sales Club
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SUMMARY:Networking Essex Colchester
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 10th October 12pm-2pm \nJoin us for a fantastic networking event at the Colchester Rugby Club! \nThis in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals and expand your network. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals. \nMark your calendar for Thursday 10th October from 12pm to 2pm and get ready to mingle! See you there!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-essex-colchester-3/
LOCATION:Colchester Rugby Club\, Colchester Ravens Park (A12 J28)\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 5JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security\, Online Safety and Cyber Hygiene
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable opportunity to hear from cyber experts in Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team.\nFrom banking\, shopping\, ordering\, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media\, businesses\, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. \nCyber security is an important part of daily life\, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such\, it’s important to learn all that you can so that you can keep yourself\, your business\, your money\, treasured memories\, family and friends safe. \nIn this free session you can hear from experts from Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team\, take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge\, and participate in a Q&A session at the end. Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Business Support team will also be on hand to let you know about the support that is available to you as a local business!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-to-stay-safe-online-cyber-security-online-safety-and-cyber-hygiene/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security in a World of AI - Protect your Small Biz
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, BT Digital Skills\, and Brian Chappell for a session on the role of AI in cyber security. \nWhether you’re a small business owner or part of a growing team\, this event will provide practical insights to keep your business safe in the age of AI. \nYou’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstand the key cyber security threats posed by AI technologies.\nLearn practical strategies to protect your business from emerging cyber threats.\nExplore how AI can be used to strengthen your security measures.\n\nAbout Brian: Brian Chappell currently leads Product Management for identity and access management software vendor\, One Identity\, and is responsible for the overall product strategy and execution. Over a distinguished 38-year career spanning various sectors\, Brian has held senior roles in companies ranging from small systems integrators to multi-national corporations such as One Identity\, BeyondTrust\, GlaxoSmithKline\, BBC Television\, and Amstrad plc. His extensive experience in diverse IT functions\, including vendor and consumer perspectives\, gives Brian a profound understanding of the critical elements in forging successful business partnerships and harnessing technology to drive business growth. Brian has spent the past 12 years of his career exclusively in the cybersecurity space talking to customers\, speaking at conferences\, writing and contributing to articles and books\, and consulting. Brian is also a co-author of Cloud Attack Vectors published by Apress which helps organisations ensure they are considering the right things during a transition to and the ongoing operation in the cloud. \nAbout BT Digital Skills: BT Digital Skills is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops\, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help\, advice and bite sized hints and tips.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/cyber-security-in-a-world-of-ai-protect-your-small-biz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Network with London Southend Airport
DESCRIPTION:Propel your business to new heights and Network with London Southend Airport \nJoin us at the Holiday Inn Southend and network with industry leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and like-minded individuals. Make valuable connections\, gain insights\, and discuss collaborations\, before hearing from one of the UK’s fastest-growing airports\, London Southend – a dynamic transport hub at the heart of a thriving community. \nWe will be joined by representatives London Southend Airport\, who will discuss their key focus areas for the future and how they are working to deliver a high-quality airport experience for both passengers and staff. London Southend Airport is steeped in history – from its early beginnings in World War I\, to becoming a fully-fledged commercial airport in the mid-1950s and surviving the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020. Now\, the airport has the capacity to serve more than three million business and leisure passengers a year\, with aspirations to hit 10 million in the years to come. \nDon’t miss this chance to take your networking to new altitudes! Secure your spot now and get ready to take off into a world of endless possibilities. \nDate: Thursday 24th October  4.00pm to 6.00pm \nVenue: Holiday Inn Southend. 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent\, Southend On Sea\, SS2 6XG\, United Kingdom \nCosts to attend:  \n\nMembers:  \n\nEarlybird Tickets: £25.00 + VAT\nTickets: £30.00 + VAT\n\n\nNon-Members:  Tickets: £50.00 + VAT\n\nEssex Chambers of Commerce Member Early Bird bookings close at 12pm on Thursday 1st August 2024\, any tickets booked after this time will be at full price.  \nNon-Member tickets can be booked once the Member Early Bird offer closes. \nAgenda – subject to change\n4.00pm  –  Registration & Networking\n4.45pm  –  Welcome from Denise Rossiter\, CEO – Essex Chambers\n4.50pm  –  Presentation from London Southend Airport\n5.10pm  –  Networking\n6.00pm  –  Event Closes
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/network-with-london-southend-airport/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Southend\, 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS2 6XG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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