The Business Show Swindon 2012 : 1 February Delegates attending The Business Show Swindon 2012 at STEAM on 1 February can expect a broad showcase of over 80 exhibitors from across the region. The show, which is free to attend will feature James Averdieck founder of GU as the keynote speaker, speed networking sessions and a conference café for networking, refreshments and...
Basepoint Swindon is hosting an electric bike exhibition on Wednesday, December 7 in order to raise awareness and support the Cycle to Work scheme which is under the government’s green transport plans. With the rise of fuel prices set to continue next year, Basepoint Swindon has invited local company, Electric Bike Solutions, to promote an...
The Business Show Swindon returns for a second year next February following the success of the inaugural event earlier this year. The show, which will once again be staged by GWE The Initiative at the STEAM museum in Churchward. And as part of a campaign to widen its profile among the business community,...
The Great Western Business Breakfast, renowned for expert speakers and informative presentations, will for the first time host a festive quiz for its last meeting before Christmas, with teams competing for a case of wine. Quizmaster for the event, David Roblin of Monahans Chartered Accountants, said: “I am devising questions around the two main...
Manufacturers in Swindon are being offered an opportunity to find out about opportunities to do business in China at a special event organised by the Manufacturing Advisory Service South West (MAS-SW) and Swindon Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Phillips of MAS-SW will explain what support is available to businesses and how customers will only pay...
Businesses are being urged to consider the impact that domestic violence and abuse is having on the wellbeing, mental health and, consequently, productivity of their staff. Expert advice on ways of handling this difficult subject for employers will be available at a free, one-off awareness session staged in Swindon in November. The event, called...
Three top employment lawyers will be facing an audience of managers and business people at a free event at the Swindon Marriott on Thursday 13th October, 6.00pm – 7.30pm. Organised by the highly successful and popular Swindon Mindful Employer Network along with Swindon Business News, Swindon Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. The Question...
New regulations which affect the pay and rights of agency workers will have a big impact on employers in Swindon, says a leading employment lawyer. Agency workers make up about 4% of the UK workforce and the new regulations - set to come into force in October – will give agency workers the same...
Swindon's economic development and regeneration company, Forward Swindon, is inviting local businesses to find out about trading in China at a unique event, on Wednesday, July 6th at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, 5.30-7.00pm. China has a formidable economic track record, for example during 2009 it grew by 8.7%, exceeding all other major global...
Business coach Nigel Scott and chartered accountants Monahans will be offering Eleven Tips to Gear Up Your Sales during a free half-day workshop in July. The workshop aims to help businesses convert more of their leads into customers, by encouraging owners to look at: How positive beliefs about sales can bring better results The...
