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DESCRIPTION:Join us for networking and insight at the iconic Park Inn by Radisson Palace in Southend\, overlooking the beautiful seafront. This event offers businesses the opportunity to connect with the team behind the Lower Thames Crossing – one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UK\, set to reshape travel\, trade\, and business across the region. \nHear first-hand from Natalie Bonnick\, Head of Supply Chain Development for Lower Thames Crossing\, about the latest project updates\, timelines\, and the wide-ranging opportunities available for local businesses and communities. Engage in a Q&A session to explore how your organisation can get involved and benefit from this once-in-a-generation development. \nAs you build new connections and strengthen existing ones\, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with complimentary refreshments and stunning sea views from the Park Inn by Radisson Palace. Whether you’re looking to grow your network\, discover supply chain opportunities\, or simply stay informed\, this event is not to be missed.\n\nDate:  Wednesday 4 June   4.30pm – 6.30pm\nVenue:  Park Inn by Radisson Palace. Church Rd\, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AL\nCosts to attend:  Members  £30.00 + VAT  Non Members  £50 + VAT\nOnly TWO attendees per Company  \nAgenda: Subject to change\n4.30pm – Registration\, refreshments & networking\n5.25pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n5.30pm – Presentation from Natalie Bonnick\, Lower Thames Crossing\n6.00pm – Networking & refreshments\n6.30pm – Event ends \n \nNatalie Bonnick is part of the Complex Delivery Management Team at Jacobs and serves as Head of Supply Chain Development for the Lower Thames Crossing — a National Highways pathfinder project of both regional and national significance. She specialises in supply chain management for major infrastructure programmes\, focusing on building resilient supply chains and fostering collaborative partnerships that support wide-ranging project ambitions\, from low-carbon construction to sustainable skills development. With a background in procurement and commercial roles at Crossrail Ltd. and Transport for London\, Natalie brings deep industry insight to her work. She is currently studying for an Executive MBA at Bayes Business School and sits on the Executive Board of the Global Women in Leadership Programme.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/1292/
LOCATION:Park Inn by Radisson Palace\, Park Inn\, Church Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2AL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Essex Business Sales Accelerator - June Start
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a series of 4 workshops\, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek \nThe Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders\, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. \n  \nThe course is delivered across 4\, half-day sessions\, held over 4 weeks. \n  \nOverview: \nSession 1 – June 6th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. \n• Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. \n• Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. \n• Understand the importance of attention to detail. \n• Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. \n  \nSession 2 – June 13th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Understand the benefits of different types of questions. \n• Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! \n• Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. \n• Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. \n  \nSession 3 – June 20th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. \n• Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. \n• Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. \n• Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. \n• Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. \n  \nSession 4 – June 27th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. \n• Different techniques you can use to handle objections. \n• Know when closing begins in the sales process! \n• Understand how to Trial Close \n• 6 Geeky Closing Techniques \n• Closing workshop \n  \nTime: 09:30 – 13:00 \nDates: June 6th – June 27th \nLocation: Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Launchpad\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH \n  \nPlease note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. \n  \nThis workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nMeet the Hosts: \n\nLisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n\nPeter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow\, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there’s no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation\, collaborating on their strategy\, putting ideas into practice\, winning a ‘Dream Account’\, seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global\, multifunctional teams across Europe\, North America and APAC. \n  \n*** \n  \nThis programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nBacking Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county\, promoting economic growth and creating jobs\, by providing free business support\, access to finance and training. \n  \nFor more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/1354/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help businesses at every stage of their journey\, from start-up to small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale\, this webinar will equip you with the insights\, strategies\, and tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th June 2025 \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Online (ZOOM) \nFor: Businesses based in Essex \n  \nNo matter where you are on your business journey\, this workshop will support you in navigating your: \nCompetitive Landscape: Understand how to identify your unique selling points (USPs) and differentiate yourself from competitors. \nBusiness Model Options: Explore innovative ways to optimize your revenue streams and enhance profitability. \nMarketing Effectiveness: Pinpoint the most effective channels for reaching your target audience and maximizing marketing ROI. \nScaling for Success: Learn how to create the right conditions to launch new products\, services\, and expand your business. \nUnlock the tools to navigate your business challenges and scale with confidence! \n  \nAbout the host: \nRoss Moran\, Business Advisory Manager \nOver two decades focusing on new venture creation and business transformation\, Ross has worked in multiple finance\, management\, and technology roles within small and large organisations. Implementing new business models and developing a deep understanding of how technology process improvements intersect with business lifecycles and ecosystems has given Ross a unique perspective on most aspects of business including market research\, new product development\, raising finance\, sales\, marketing\, and business transformation. \n\nThis workshop is provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business. Fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business (Formerly Back to Business Essex) is here to support business growth across the county\, promoting economic growth and creating jobs\, by providing free business support\, access to finance and training. This workshop is available to businesses within Essex\, excluding Southend and Thurrock. \nFor more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/1352/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Essex Business Sales Accelerator - June Start
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a series of 4 workshops\, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek \nThe Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders\, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. \n  \nThe course is delivered across 4\, half-day sessions\, held over 4 weeks. \n  \nOverview: \nSession 1 – June 6th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. \n• Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. \n• Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. \n• Understand the importance of attention to detail. \n• Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. \n  \nSession 2 – June 13th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Understand the benefits of different types of questions. \n• Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! \n• Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. \n• Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. \n  \nSession 3 – June 20th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. \n• Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. \n• Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. \n• Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. \n• Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. \n  \nSession 4 – June 27th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. \n• Different techniques you can use to handle objections. \n• Know when closing begins in the sales process! \n• Understand how to Trial Close \n• 6 Geeky Closing Techniques \n• Closing workshop \n  \nTime: 09:30 – 13:00 \nDates: June 6th – June 27th \nLocation: Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Launchpad\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH \n  \nPlease note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. \n  \nThis workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nMeet the Hosts: \n\nLisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n\nPeter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow\, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there’s no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation\, collaborating on their strategy\, putting ideas into practice\, winning a ‘Dream Account’\, seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global\, multifunctional teams across Europe\, North America and APAC. \n  \n*** \n  \nThis programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nBacking Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county\, promoting economic growth and creating jobs\, by providing free business support\, access to finance and training. \n  \nFor more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/essex-business-sales-accelerator-june-start/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Improving your Content & Planning for Social Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know how to create standout graphics\, stunning imagery and compelling video? But are you also trying to do this while stretched for time and/or on a limited budget? \nThen this brand-new course for 2025 is for you! \nOur experts in social media and creative content production at SRX Consultancy will teach you how to amplify your content\, with plenty of hands-on demonstrations via screen share. \nIt will give practical tips on using free tools such as Canva\, iMovie and ClipChamp – as well as showcasing some of the premium options available – showing both good and bad examples in order to help you get it right. \nTo make this workshop as bespoke as possible we will ask you a few short questions when you register in order for us to understand the needs of the group\, but we will cover the following areas: \n\nWhy producing brand appropriate and high quality content is key\nThe variations of social media content and posts you can include in your strategy\nThe importance of good high quality imagery and how to source it\nTop tips for photography\nAspect ratios and cropping across platforms\nCreating and editing images and graphics\nCreating and editing video\nCapturing and editing audio\nRecommended equipment to suit all budgets\nCommon mistakes to avoid\nBest practice across the board\n\nOur social media workshops are popular\, and places are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis training is for staff who have the responsibility of social media as part of their role and have a good working knowledge of Facebook and/or Instagram\, but do not necessarily have a working knowledge of how to make the platform work best for their business. This course will assist in gaining that understanding and how to tailor it to established business goals. \nWhat’s Included \n\nThe workshop lasts for 2 hours but attendees can stay on for a further 30 minutes for additional discussions and advice.\nAfter the workshop\, we will send you a pack containing all the advice\, tips and links discussed during the session.\nYou will also be able to pass on follow-up questions to our trainers\, SRX Consultancy\, who will offer practical support (via email or a quick call) to ensure you are able to put everything you learned into action.\n\nAbout the Trainers\nSRX Consultancy is a boutique PR\, social media and communications agency specialising in areas including charity and small business. Their bespoke and tailored training sessions have been running for 10 years – attended by staff from hundreds of charities\, organisations\, and small businesses\, always receiving positive feedback. This workshop will be delivered by Simon Rothstein and Lauren Soar. \nDate:   Wednesday 18 June  10.00am – 12.00pm\nVirtual:  Zoom Platform\nCost to attend:  Members £95.00 + VAT and Non-Members £150.00 + VAT
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/improving-your-content-planning-for-social-media-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Essex Business Sales Accelerator - June Start
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a series of 4 workshops\, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek \nThe Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders\, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. \n  \nThe course is delivered across 4\, half-day sessions\, held over 4 weeks. \n  \nOverview: \nSession 1 – June 6th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. \n• Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. \n• Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. \n• Understand the importance of attention to detail. \n• Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. \n  \nSession 2 – June 13th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Understand the benefits of different types of questions. \n• Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! \n• Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. \n• Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. \n  \nSession 3 – June 20th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. \n• Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. \n• Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. \n• Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. \n• Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. \n  \nSession 4 – June 27th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. \n• Different techniques you can use to handle objections. \n• Know when closing begins in the sales process! \n• Understand how to Trial Close \n• 6 Geeky Closing Techniques \n• Closing workshop \n  \nTime: 09:30 – 13:00 \nDates: June 6th – June 27th \nLocation: Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Launchpad\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH \n  \nPlease note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. \n  \nThis workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nMeet the Hosts: \n\nLisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n\nPeter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow\, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there’s no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation\, collaborating on their strategy\, putting ideas into practice\, winning a ‘Dream Account’\, seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global\, multifunctional teams across Europe\, North America and APAC. \n  \n*** \n  \nThis programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nBacking Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county\, promoting economic growth and creating jobs\, by providing free business support\, access to finance and training. \n  \nFor more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/essex-business-sales-accelerator-june-start-2/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Chambers Annual Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:⛳  Join Us for the Chambers Annual Golf Day 2025 🏌️‍♂️ \nGet ready for a fantastic day on the greens at Canons Brook Golf Club\, one of Essex’s finest courses. \nWhether you’re a seasoned golfer or just enjoy a day on the green\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals\, entertain clients\, and enjoy some friendly competition at this first-class golfing experience. \nWhat’s in Store? \n🏌️‍♂️ 18 holes on a stunning championship course\n🏆 Exciting team and individual competitions – including the chance to win £10\,000!\n🤝 Prime networking opportunities with local businesses\n🍽️ Delicious breakfast\, BBQ\, and refreshments\n🎁 Exclusive prizes and a celebratory awards presentation \nCanons Brook has one of the best courses in the region. Designed by the legendary professional golfer\, Sir Henry Cotton in 1963\, matured over 60 years. A truly engaging golf experience with lots of variety and all located in the heart of Essex. With little rough\, many bunkers and large greens on which aspiring golfers of all standards are rewarded for thoughtful and skilful play. \nGolf Day Teams: For any groups of four that have made a booking for the Golf Day\, we have assumed that you want to play together as a team. If this is not the case\, please let us know as soon as possible\, and we will divide you into mixed teams. \nFor individual players\, we will place you in mixed teams of 4 with other attendees. \nDon’t miss out on this unique occasion to combine business prowess with golfing finesse. \nDate:  Wednesday 25 June    9.30am to 7.30pm\nVenue:  Canons Brook Golf Club. Elizabeth Way\, Harlow CM19 5BE\nCosts:  Members £85.00 + VAT   Non-Members £125.00 + VAT.  \n\n\n\nCOMPETITIONS INCLUDE\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆 WINNING 🏆\nTEAM\nThe Claret Cup & Individual Winners Trophies\n4 x £50 American Golf Vouchers\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n🏅 RUNNER UP 🏅\nTEAM\nIndividual Runner Up Trophies\n4 x £25 American Golf Vouchers\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n🏌🏻‍♀️OVERALL 🏌🏽‍♂️\nINDIVIDUAL WINNER \nOverall Individual Trophy\n£100 American Golf Voucher\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n⛳ NEAREST THE PIN ⛳\nProfessional Golf Wear\nPlayed on the 5th Hole\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n💷 HOLE IN ONE 💷\n£10\,000 Cash Prize*\nPlayed on the 12th Hole\nSponsored by \n*T&C’s apply\n\n\n\n\n\n🏌🏽‍♂️LONGEST DRIVE 🏌🏻‍♀️\n£75 American Golf Voucher\nPlayed on the 18th Hole\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimings for the day:\n\n\n\n9:30am\nRegistration\, breakfast rolls & refreshments and networking\n\n\n10:30am\nTeams make their way to their starting holes\n\n\n11:00am\nTee off for 18 holes\, shotgun start\n\n\n5:30pm\n2 course BBQ\, award ceremony and prizes\n\n\n7:30pm\nEvent ends\n\n\n\nGolf Buggies are available to hire but must be pre-booked by the user from the venue directly – Charges apply and buggies are limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExtra Information\n\nParking Info \nFree parking is available at the venue\n\n\nRefreshments \nBreakfast rolls with tea\, coffee and juice will be served on arrival. 2 course BBQ will be served after the tournament. The Club House will be open for you to purchase any additional refreshments.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/chambers-annual-golf-day/
LOCATION:Canons Brook Golf Club\, Elizabeth Way\, Harlow\, Essex\, CM19 5BE
CATEGORIES:Golf Day
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SUMMARY:Essex Business Sales Accelerator - June Start
DESCRIPTION:Description\nCome join us for a series of 4 workshops\, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek \nThe Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders\, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. \n  \nThe course is delivered across 4\, half-day sessions\, held over 4 weeks. \n  \nOverview: \nSession 1 – June 6th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. \n• Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. \n• Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. \n• Understand the importance of attention to detail. \n• Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. \n  \nSession 2 – June 13th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Understand the benefits of different types of questions. \n• Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! \n• Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. \n• Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. \n  \nSession 3 – June 20th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. \n• Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. \n• Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. \n• Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. \n• Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. \n  \nSession 4 – June 27th 09:30 – 13:00 \n• Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. \n• Different techniques you can use to handle objections. \n• Know when closing begins in the sales process! \n• Understand how to Trial Close \n• 6 Geeky Closing Techniques \n• Closing workshop \n  \nTime: 09:30 – 13:00 \nDates: June 6th – June 27th \nLocation: Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Launchpad\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH \n  \nPlease note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. \n  \nThis workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nMeet the Hosts: \n\nLisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n\nPeter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow\, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there’s no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation\, collaborating on their strategy\, putting ideas into practice\, winning a ‘Dream Account’\, seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global\, multifunctional teams across Europe\, North America and APAC. \n  \n*** \n  \nThis programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. \n  \nBacking Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county\, promoting economic growth and creating jobs\, by providing free business support\, access to finance and training. \n  \nFor more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/essex-business-sales-accelerator-june-start-3/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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