Events

Kickstart Community brings together all the events in your area - training courses, business seminars, workshops, launches and social events.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 12:30

Developing your communication skills to provide constructive feedback during an appraisal, and how to set up an appraisal process.

Start: 09:45
End: 13:30

When and how to pay Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP), Also includes leave.

Start: 12:30
End: 15:30

Cheaper broadband and faster internet connections are helping to boost online spending to an expected £40 billion this year.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

Proven, effective advice on how to improve an existing website or set up and develop a new online business and the common pitfalls to avoid.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 14:30

A series of three workshops aimed at those seeking an insight into starting their own businesses.

Part 1: What's the big idea?
Part 2: How Much?
Part 3: Where's the money?

Start: 12:30
End: 15:30

Are you looking to franchise your business? This workshop will run through various topics you need to be aware of to assess the suitability of your business for franchising.

Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

A series of four practical workshops.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

Working with the documents created in Part 1. Practical use of the created documents for the purpose of recording, reporting, management and accounting.

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 16:00

A hands on session aimed at existing businesses, giving an insight into basic book-keeping.

Start: 09:30
End: 15:30

How to be successful in tendering for public sector contracts.

Start: 09:30
End: 14:30

First Self assessment Tax return

Where: Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, Centenary Court, 1st Blaise Way, Bradford, BD1 4DB

Start: 09:45
End: 13:45

How to complete P35/P14 Employer End of Year Returns. Not suitable for Sole-Traders/partnerships without employees.

Start: 13:00
End: 15:00

How can you create awareness in the market place about your business? Does the business have a brand? What is unique about the business? Who knows you even exist?

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A 3 hour session covering the recruitment & selection process, contracts of employment & PAYE

Friday, March 14, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 16:00

A hands on session aimed at existing businesses, giving an insight into basic book-keeping.

Start: 09:30
End: 12:30

How to apply good practice in induction, review and on the job learning. In relation to employment recommendations.

Start: 10:00
End: 14:00

This one day course is an introduction for those who have a business idea they would like to develop.

Monday, March 17, 2008
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A series of 3 workshops aimed at pre start and new start businesses giving an insight into basic bookkeeping.

Session 1: Introduction to the papers.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

Research the Internet, Intro to Microsoft Office using word//excel & access

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 12:30

To increase your understanding about motivation including feedback, delegation and personal acheivment.

Where: Bradford Chamber, Devere House, Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5AH

Start: 10:00
End: 12:30

Learn the definition of a sale and why customers buy. Ensure you are talking to the right person and are communicating effectively with customers.

Start: 12:30
End: 15:30

How to fund your plans for growth. This workshop will go through the options available to fund future growth. What type of funding would be suitable for your business.

Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

A series of four practical workshops.

Part 3: Create a positive first impression. Compile a business presentation. Assess your own self confidence and create an action plan for the future.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A series of 3 workshops aimed at pre start and new start businesses giving an insight into basic bookkeeping.

Session 2: Simple recording systems.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Start: 12:30
End: 15:30

A satisfied customer is our only true asset!

Start: 13:00
End: 16:00

This free seminar will look at practical ideas for securing new business and how to keep your clients returning for more.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A series of 3 workshops aimed at pre start and new start businesses giving an insight into basic bookkeeping.

Session 3: Managing the books and cash.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

This networking event offers buisnesses a chance to meet and network with like-minded owner/managers and find out about the latest business opportunities from invited speakers.

Thursday, March 20, 2008
Start: 10:00
End: 14:00

This one day course is an introduction for those who have a business idea they would like to develop.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

A series of four practical workshops.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

There's little doubt that successful marketing is the cornerstone of a successful business. But which is the best route to take?

Start: 18:00
End: 20:00

Designed for people with any kind of disability or sensory loss, these introductory sessions will explain about help that is available so you can benefit from business support.

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Start: 09:45
End: 13:30

How to complete P11D and P11D (B) for employers/employees. Not suitable for Sole-Traders/Partnerships without employees.

Start: 14:00
End: 18:00

Workshops to create awareness and business opportunities for individuals who have motivation but limited finance. Ebay is one way to start trading on a small scale and with quick results.

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A 3 hour session covering the recruitment & selection process, contracts of employment & PAYE

Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

A three hour session covering the recruitment and selection process, contracts of employment & PAYE.

Friday, March 28, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 12:30

A practical workshop to help you plan to achieve growth and development in your business by analysing it and setting targets to enable you to reach your goals.

Start: 10:00
End: 14:00

This one day course is an introduction for those who have a business idea they would like to develop.

Monday, March 31, 2008
Start: 17:30
End: 20:30

Employers end of year return & Internet Filing.

Where: Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, Centenary Court, 1st Blaise Way, Bradford, BD1 4DB

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Start: 14:00
End: 16:30

A series of 2 practical workshops. Session 1 - Creating templates for sales, purchase orders, timesheets, etc.

Where: Bradford Chamber, Devere House, Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5AH

Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

A chance to listen to a speaker on a business related topic and network with other fledgling businesses

Where: Bradford Chamber, Devere House, Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5AH

Thursday, April 3, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 12:30

Develop skills to provide constructive feedback, and set up an appraisal process.

Where: Bradford Chamber, Devere House, Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5AH

Start: 13:00
End: 16:00

A workshop aimed at the Retailer who considers e-commerce as a key part of their business survival and/or growth.

Where: ATL Centre for Enterprise, 114-116 Manningham Lane, Bradford, BD8 7JF

Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

A beginners guide on how to use Ebay, how to set up a sellers account and how to start selling via auction and Buy It Now.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Start: 09:30
End: 16:30

Learn how to measure the impact you make, and demonstrate what funders and public sector agencies are looking for.