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Tips to Improve Your CV
July Dates: 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th
August Dates: 4th | 11th | 18th | 25th
September: 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
October Dates: 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th
Discover the importance of having a strong CV, and identify exactly what the employer is looking for. Find out what you should and shouldn’t include on your CV and understand what to include in your cover letter.
Every Tuesday from 12PM – 1PM with advisor Simon Moore
For more information contact Simon on 01902 572 397 or email him at simon@access2business.co.uk
Interview Skills
July Dates: 10th | 17th | 24th | 31st
August Dates: 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th
September: 4th | 11th | 18th | 25th
October Dates: 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd | 30th
Learn how to effectively plan for your interview day and land the job you want! Establish what your potential employer is looking for, prepare strong answers and discover the secrets to shine through your interview.
Every Friday approx. 1 Hour with advisor Simon Moore
For more information contact Simon on 01902 572 397 or email him at simon@access2business.co.uk
Business Planning
Workshop 1: 27th | 28th | 29th | 30th July
Workshop 2: 24th | 25th | 26th | 27th August
Workshop 3: 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th September
Workshop 4: 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd October
Workshop 5: 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th November
Receive advice and information about the legal implications of working for yourself, the need for a Business Plan, Health and Safety issues, different forms of trading. This course is delivered over 4 consecutive days.
Monday to Thursday Every 4 weeks | 9:30AM approx 1.5 hours | with advisor Gary Lees
You will need to attend ALL 4 session dates in a workshop group
For more information contact Gary on 01902 572 397 or email him at gary@access2business.co.uk
Marketing
Workshop 1: 4th | 5th | 6th August
Workshop 2: 1st | 2nd | 3rd September
Workshop 3: 29th | 30th September & 1st October
Workshop 4: 27th | 28th | 29th October
Workshop 5: 24th | 25th | 26th November
Receive advice and information covering research topics, methods, customer care, customer profile, customer segmentation, SWOT analysis. Delivered over 3 consecutive days.
Tuesday to Thursday every 4 weeks | 9:30AM approx 1.5 hours | with advisor Carole Taylor
You will need to attend ALL 3 session dates in a workshop group
For more information contact Carole on 01902 572 397 or email her at carole@access2business.co.uk
Business Finance
Workshop 1: 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th August
Workshop 2: 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th September
Workshop 3: 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th October
Workshop 4: 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th November
Workshop 5: 30th November & 1st | 2nd | 3rd December
Receive advice and information including a Personal Survival Budget, Business Survival Budget, pricing, sales forecast, cashflow forecast. Delivered over 4 consecutive days.
Monday to Thursday every 4 weeks | 9:30AM approx 1.5 hours | with advisor Gary Lees
You will need to attend ALL 4 session dates in a workshop group
For more information contact Gary on 01902 572 397 or email him at gary@access2business.co.uk
Bookkeeping
Workshop 1: 17th | 20th July
Workshop 2: 28th August | 1st September
Workshop 3: 9th | 12th October
Workshop 4: 20th | 23rd November
Gain an understanding of what bookkeeping is and how to establish an effective bookkeeping method. Receive information on income and expenditure, direct and indirect costs, turnover and profit. Delivered over 2 days on a Friday and the following Monday.
Friday/Monday every 6 weeks | 9:30AM approx 1.5 hours | with advisor Jim Brennan
You will need to attend BOTH session dates in a workshop group
For more information contact Jim on 01902 572 397 or email him at jim@access2business.co.uk
Self-Assessment
Workshop 1: 24th | 27th July
Workshop 2: 4th | 7th September
Workshop 3: 16th | 19th October
Workshop 4: 27th | 30th November
This session will provide an understanding of tax and NI rates, how to register for self-assessment with HMRC, how to complete a self-assessment tax return, review Making Tax Digital and discuss software options. Delivered over 2 days on a Friday and the following Monday.
Friday & Monday every 6 weeks | 9:30AM approx 1.5 hours | with advisor Jim Brennan
You will need to attend BOTH session dates in a workshop group
For more information contact Jim on 01902 572 397 or email him at jim@access2business.co.uk
Social Media
Available Dates: 14th July | 25th August | 6th October | 17th November
Get an insight into social media platforms, including how to plan and create a strategy, how to run a successful social media campaign, introduction to ads and boosts and using analytics to your advantage.
Every 6 weeks | 9:30AM approx 3.5 hours | with advisor Ireena Uppal
For more information contact Ireena on 01902 572 397
Coffee & Catch Up
July: 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th
August: 4th | 11th | 18th | 25th
September: 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
October: 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th
November: 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th
An opportunity to network with like-minded ladies in business and share best practice for business growth and development.
Every Tuesday from 11:30AM – 12:30PM with advisors Carole Taylor & Carol Slater
For more information contact either Carole Taylor or Carol Slater on 01902 572 397 or email them at carole@access2business.co.uk or carol.slater@access2business.co.uk
Introduction to Business and Everyday Sign Language
July Dates: 9th | 23nd
August Dates: 6th | 20th
September: 3rd | 17th
October: 1st | 15th | 29th
Learn how to: Make a basic introduction and ask a question and respond. Sign 20 basic words including days of week, people and transport. Put two sentences together with the words learnt. Sign basic words relevant to self-employment.
Every second Thursday from 10AM – 11AM with advisor Jess Cockerham
For more information contact Jess on 01902 572 397 or email her at jess@access2business.co.uk
Social Media for Business
July: 9th | 16th | 23rd | 30th
August: 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th
September: 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th
October: 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
November: 5th | 12th | 19th | 26th
December: 3rd | 10th | 17th
An overview of using Social Media appropriately and productively. The course will enable you to decide on a suitable structure and develop a Social Media strategy.
Every Thursday | 1:30PM approx 1½ hours | with advisor Lester Knight
For more information contact Lester on 01902 572 397 or email him at lester@access2business.co.uk
Introduction to Self Employment
July: 8th | 22nd
August: 5th | 19th
September: 2nd | 16th
Get the best overview of the self employment support available from Access to Business.
Every second Wednesday | 12PM – 12:30PM with advisor Gary Lees
For more information contact Gary Lees on 01902 572 397 or email him at gary@access2business.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
July Dates: 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
August Dates: 5th | 12th | 19th | 26th
September: 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd | 30th
October Dates: 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th
Stay healthy and happy during the pandemic with the best tips for staying active and coping with social isolation and distancing.
Every Wednesday from 11AM – 12PM with advisor Emma Miller
For more information contact Emma on 01902 572 397 or email her at emma@access2business.co.uk
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
July Dates: 13th | 20th | 27th
August Dates: 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th
September: 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th
October Dates: 5th | 12th | 19th | 26th
Learn about the small changes you can make to achieve a healthier body and mind. We’ll cover practical tips to make healthier choices, food labels and eating on a budget.
Every Monday from 1PM – 2PM with advisor Emma Miller
For more information Emma on 01902 572 397 or email her at emma@access2business.co.uk
Designing in Canva
July: 21st
August: 4th | 18th
September: 1st | 15th | 29th
October: 13th | 27th
November: 10th | 24th
Create your very own artwork for your business and get a full overview on how to work in Canva! Our course provides learning guides on how to design a range of items, from business cards and flyers to presentations and event invitations; working out more manageable and cost effective for you.
Every second Tuesday | 1:30PM approx 1½ hours | with advisor Jim Brennan
For more information contact Jim on 01902 572 397 or email him at jim@access2business.co.uk
Excel for Beginners
July: 14th | 28th
August: 25th
September: 8th | 22nd
October: 6th | 20th
November: 3rd | 17th
This course will help you learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. We cover a range of areas such as understanding spreadsheets and workbooks, formatting and formulas, and how to create a simple accounting spreadsheet.
Every other Tuesday | 1:30PM approx 1½ hours | with advisor Jim Brennan
For more information contact Jim on 01902 572 397 or email him at jim@access2business.co.uk
Money Matters
July: 7th | 21st
August: 4th | 18th
September: 1st | 15th | 29th
October: 13th & 27th
Receive current information on topics such as tax and national insurance, benefits and employment law, and how this has affected employment (e.g. furloughing).
Every second Tuesday | 10AM approx 1½ hours | with advisor Gary Lees
For more information contact Gary on 01902 572 397 or email him at gary@access2business.co.uk
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