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Business Show back after success in 2011

November 18, 2011
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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,...

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Business breakfast gets festive with Christmas quiz

November 11, 2011
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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...

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China trade opportunities for manufacturers to be outlined at special event

October 17, 2011
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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...

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Unique event will alert Swindon firms to impact of domestic violence

September 5, 2011
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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...

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Free employers event at Marriott comes at crucial time

September 5, 2011
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Free employers event at Marriott comes at crucial time

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...

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Agency worker rules to be explained at seminar

June 30, 2011
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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...

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Companies encouraged to attend international trade event

June 29, 2011
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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...

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Gear up sales at Action Coach event

June 20, 2011
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Gear up sales at Action Coach event

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...

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Diary Dates

June 10, 2011
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• Lifting the lid on finance for SME's: Business Planning Seminar When: 13 September, 8am-9:30am    Where: STEAM, Swindon   Contact: catriona.bunting@rsmtenon.com   • Caring – for your business   When:  14 September, 1.45pm   Where:  UK College of Personal Development     Contact: 01793 433571 david.latham@richmondfellowship.org.uk   • Employment Law Question Time   ...

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Swindon firms urged to attend major Green trade show

May 25, 2011
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Swindon businesses are being invited to the largest environmental trade event ever staged in the South West. The show, to be held in Bristol, is being organised by Low Carbon South West and will include a technology demonstrator area and themed zones including  sustainable transport, international trade and renewable energy. The 2011 Environmental Trade Show UK...

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