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SUMMARY:Improving your Instagram Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to get the most out of Instagram for your business? \nInstagram is one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms around today\, especially if your target audience encompasses Millennials and young adults.\nMore than half of the UK population now have an Instagram account\, with 60% of users being between 18 and 34. But as a business\, how best can you get the most out of Instagram\, a platform that is popular for its visual appeal? \nNot many of us have the budget to hire dedicated staff or third-party agencies to run our account so practical knowledge and skills are vital when we have limited time and resources. \nJoin us for an informative and practical workshop which will provide an overview of how to best utilise Instagram for your organisation. \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•    The importance of marketing on social media for business\n•    A guide to navigating Instagram’s many features\, inc. Stories and Reels\n•    How to create compelling and engaging posts and visuals\n•    Practical examples of what works and what doesn’t\n•    Copyright and crowdsourcing imagery\n•    Profile designs and grid templates\n•    How to schedule posts in advance by mobile and computer\n•    A chance to share your own experiences and learn from others. \nOur social media workshops are popular\, and places are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \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 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 further time is available at the end for any outstanding questions or queries.\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.\nSRX’s 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.\nThis workshop will be delivered by Simon Rothstein and Lauren Soar. \nDate:   Wednesday 22nd January 2025  10.00am to 12.00pm\nVirtual:  Zoom Platform\nCost to attend:  Members £95.00 + VAT and Non-Members £150.00 + VAT \nPlease note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those that attend
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LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Starting 2025 With A Brilliant Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, Indeed\, and strategy expert Emma Mills-Sheffield for a session on how to create a brilliant business strategy for 2025. You’ll learn: – How to get creative with your big ideas – Getting these onto a page and narrowed down for your strategy – How to put the basics of a plan in place – And how to make decisions which support your strategy About Emma: Emma Mills-Sheffield of Mindsetup Ltd is a strategic business consultant and coach who focuses on helping business leaders and employees become more efficient\, productive and resilient. She spent 15 years in industry before becoming a consultant\, and for the last five years has been helping businesses to get clear on their growth strategy by tailoring her big business experience to small businesses. Emma is an award winning facilitator and coach and is a board member for a charity and her local chamber of commerce. Huge thanks to our programme partner\, Indeed. This programme from Small Business Britain & Indeed has been created to help small businesses hire with confidence and to help the navigate the highs and lows of hiring. The goal of this programme is to shine a light on how to find\, hire\, retain and celebrate People for Business!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/starting-2025-with-a-brilliant-business-strategy/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Five sales strategies to confidently grow your business
DESCRIPTION:In this Lunch and Learn\, Leisa Pickles will share actionable sales strategies that small business owners can implement right away to start building lasting customer relationships and growing their businesses. \nBased on her new book\, The Only Sales Person in the Room\, this session will break down five simple yet effective sales techniques\, focusing on relationship building\, effective prospecting and presenting irresistible offers. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nLearn how to connect with prospects in an authentic way that sets the stage for trust and future sales\nDiscover how to prospect naturally without feeling salesy\, making the process enjoyable and productive\nUnderstand how to craft offers that highlight the value you bring\, making it easier for customers to say yes\n\nLeisa is the founder and chief go-getter at Find me the Leads®\, an independent sales consultancy supporting SMEs with sales outreach. With over 25 years in sales\, including roles at Mars Incorporated\, Leisa founded her consultancy in 2018. \nShe is a best-selling author and was named Enterprise Nation Sales Adviser of the Year in 2023 and 2024. Leisa also co-hosts the Scale Up Your Sales & Marketing Podcast. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Leisa to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n  \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/lunch-and-learn-five-sales-strategies-to-confidently-grow-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Redefining failure and unlocking your potential
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Sarah Adenaike will explore the transformative power of failure and how it can be a stepping stone to personal and professional growth. She will discuss the importance of acceptance\, learning from our setbacks and cultivating determination in the face of challenges. \nThrough a compelling real-life example\, she will illustrate how resilience can turn obstacles into opportunities\, empowering you to face your own challenges with renewed strength and perspective. \nSarah is a distinguished speaker\, best-selling author and personal and professional development expert. With a first-class LLM in financial regulation and compliance and recognition from the International Compliance Association\, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her tenure at leading institutions such as JP Morgan\, Bank of America and Deloitte. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nRedefining failure: Understand how embracing failure can be a powerful catalyst for growth\, shifting your perspective from fear to opportunity\nLearning and resilience: Discover the importance of learning from setbacks and cultivating resilience\, allowing you to turn challenges into stepping stones toward success\nPower of determination: Gain insights into the role of dogged determination in overcoming obstacles\, empowering you to persist and thrive in the face of adversity\n\nIf you have any questions you’d like Sarah to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
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