May Meeting – Thursday 9th May

Welcome to the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Business Forum

Next meeting is on Thursday 9th May

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

paynow

(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

Meeting time is now 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15 pm

Meeting starts: 6:30 pm

Speaker: Robyn Robertson from Robertson Fox Coaching will be giving advice on “Developing your Specialness and Defining your Niche”

In addition to this there will be the usual food and networking opportunities, plus our monthly raffle.

Meeting ends: 8:00 pm but we have the room until 9:00 pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal by clicking on the button below.

paynow

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

Don’t Forget:

As from 1st August 2012 we have removed the membership fee for CEPN for 12 months which means that all you have to pay is youre £10 fee per meeting.

As a member you can:

  • Bring your roller banner and display it at the meeting
  • Get entered into a draw to deliver 3 minutes about your business on the night
  • Be added to our website with details of your company!

Lets get more business!

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

Pictures from the April 2013 Meeting

Thanks to Bobby Wilson for taking the photos.

2013-04-11 02

2013-04-11 04

2013-04-11 06

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

April Meeting – Thursday 11th April

Welcome to the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Business Forum

Next meeting is on Thursday 11th April

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

paynow

(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

Meeting time is now 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15 pm

Meeting starts: 6:30 pm

Speaker: Andrew Bagnall from Johnstone Howell & Co will be giving us some accountancy hints & tips as we start a new tax year.

We will also hold the Annual General Meeting as part of this meeting,

In addition to this there will be the usual food and networking opportunities, plus our monthly raffle.

Meeting ends: 8:00 pm but we have the room until 9:00 pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal by clicking on the button below.

paynow

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

Don’t Forget:

As from 1st August 2012 we have removed the membership fee for CEPN for 12 months which means that all you have to pay is youre £10 fee per meeting.

As a member you can:

  • Bring your roller banner and display it at the meeting
  • Get entered into a draw to deliver 3 minutes about your business on the night
  • Be added to our website with details of your company!

Lets get more business!

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

Celebrate Cheshire Event

Time is running out to reserve your place at the Celebrate Cheshire Event………..

If you’re a New Business, trading for less than three years, aspiring Entrepreneur or thinking of Starting a Business……………………… Join with us to Celebrate Your Success

Where: Oulton Park Race Circuit

When: Wednesday, 20th March 2013 from 4pm to 8pm

This FREE event is a great opportunity to be inspired by others who have started their business journey and network with likeminded people.

The event runs between 4pm – 8pm and is divided into two parts:-

4pm – 6pm Business ‘expo’ trade fair, with a range of support and advice, scope for ‘business to business’ meet with the likes of HMRC, Chamber of Commerce, local Colleges, UKTI, a range of local intermediary companies who can support your business.

There are limited spaces on the workshops, which can be booked online via eventbrite.

1.Social Media Masterclass

2.‘Top Tips’ for networking, make networking work for you!

3.Accessing Finance for your Business Venture – How to present your busniess to secure funds, with specialist panel Q&A.

6pm – 8pm = The early evening session is from 6-8pm – a more social and networking element, enjoy a buffet, be inspired by our guest speakers.

In addition to Ruth Clemens, ex ‘British Bake off’ finalist and accidental entrepreneur we are delighted to confirm new speakers.

Graeme Bell, Planet Twig, and Damien Mooney, Full Potential Marketing Ltd.

Two new exciting businesses that met whilst going through the Blue Orchid programme. They have gone on to work on projects together but more importantly have built a strong friendship where they provide each other with support and encouragement – so important for new young businesses. Come along and hear about Graeme and Damien and their business journey, the things that have worked well and the lessons they have learned along the way.

· Shazan Qureshi, Alphapreneur, Rejuvenate Your Business Shazan has a background in marketing and business consultancy spanning over 17 years and is involved in a diverse range of businesses. He has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 42 Under 42′ entrepreneurs by North West Business Insider magazine and he won the Royal Mail’s Regional Direct Marketing Campaign of the Year award. With Shazan’s wealth of marketing, branding and business consultancy experience, come along and listen to his useful hints, tips and Knowledge

To regsiter for this event and the workshops follow the link:- http://celebrateyoursuccess.eventbrite.co.uk/

Visit:http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/business

Email: businessevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Posted in Cheshire West and Chester Council | Leave a comment

Webinar for Warrington businesses during climate week

Are you ready? Webinar for Warrington businesses during climate week.

Climate Week is on during the 4th to the 10th March 2013.

Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society.

During Climate Week Warrington Borough Council will be holding a webinar for businesses. A webinar is an online meeting where you can “log in” in the comfort of your own desk and take part in a meeting. You can view presentations over the internet and chat to other participants over the phone. It saves time, carbon and money from people not travelling

This webinar will take a look at the unpredictable weather that we experienced last year and help address the issue of business continuity during times of hardship. One of the threats of climate change is the increase of extreme weather events such as high winds, floods in winter and droughts in summer. There will be practical examples from business about they have adapted to ensure their service continues to run without disruption and advice on what to do to make your business more resilient.

The webinar will also be the start of the events that will develop Warrington’s green business forum. A casual forum that will consist of webinars, site visits and networking to link up organisations who wish to improve their green credentials.

The webinar will take place at 1pm on Thursday the 7th March.

To take part and receive log in details for the meeting register your interest with the climate change team on; 01925 442615 or e-mail lstanley@warrington.gov.uk

The information is on our events page which I have attached a link here:

http://www.warrington.gov.uk/events/start/07-03-2013/end/07-03-2013

Posted in Cheshire West and Chester Council | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Job Fair hosted by CWAC Council on 21st March

Cheshire West and Chester Council are hosting a Jobsfair on March 21st at Riverside Innovation Centre, and are very keen to engage with companies who have vacancies to encourage them to take a stand or have their opportunities promoted at the event.

Are you an employer looking to fill a vacancy, then we can help!

Why not have a stand at our Jobsfair at Riverside Innovation Centre, Chester

on Thursday March 21st from 10.00am – 3.00pm

If you have vacancies, whether part-time or fulltime, or perhaps you want to take on an apprentice, then we can help you for free. Now in its third year this event has attracted hundreds of jobseekers, and supported companies to recruit quality staff.

We are inviting a range of jobseekers; including graduates and students via the University and offering a range of support to jobseekers including CV writing, mock interviews and confidence building.

If you would like to reserve a stand or send us your vacancy for us to promote on your behalf then please email JENNIE.LAWSON@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK or call Pete on 01244 515561 to get involved.

All that we ask is that you MUST have a vacancy to take part.

Posted in Cheshire West and Chester Council | Leave a comment

March Meeting – Thursday 14th March

Welcome to the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Business Forum

Next meeting is on Thursday 14th March

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

paynow

(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

Meeting time is now 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15 pm

Meeting starts: 6:30 pm

Speaker: Sue Evans from www.FastandLastingChange.co.uk who is a licensed Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, and who will be talking about Mind Magic:  Changing your Thinking for Great Results.

In addition to this there will be the usual food and networking opportunities, plus our monthly raffle.

Meeting ends: 8:00 pm but we have the room until 9:00 pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal by clicking on the button below.

paynow

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

Don’t Forget:

As from 1st August 2012 we have removed the membership fee for CEPN for 12 months which means that all you have to pay is youre £10 fee per meeting.

As a member you can:

  • Bring your roller banner and display it at the meeting
  • Get entered into a draw to deliver 3 minutes about your business on the night
  • Be added to our website with details of your company!

Lets get more business!

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

February Meeting – Thurs 7th February

Welcome to the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Business Forum

Next meeting is on Thursday 7th February

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

paynow

(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

Meeting time is now 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15 pm

Meeting starts: 6:30 pm

Speaker: Richard Dickinson from Ology Coaching will be talking about business planning and strategy.

In addition to this there will be the usual food and networking opportunities, plus our monthly raffle.

Meeting ends: 8:00 pm but we have the room until 9:00 pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal by clicking on the button below.

paynow

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

Don’t Forget:

As from 1st August 2012 we have removed the membership fee for CEPN for 12 months which means that all you have to pay is youre £10 fee per meeting.

As a member you can:

  • Bring your roller banner and display it at the meeting
  • Get entered into a draw to deliver 3 minutes about your business on the night
  • Be added to our website with details of your company!

Lets get more business!

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

January Meeting – Thurs 10th January

Welcome to the Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Business Forum

Next meeting is on Thursday 10th January

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

paynow

(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

Meeting time is now 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15 pm

Meeting starts: 6:30 pm

Speaker: Chrissie Gibson from Connectivity Associates Ltd will be sharing some ideas on Face-To-Face Business Networking and how to avoid the common pitfalls of networking and help ensure that your networking activity works for you and your business

In addition to this there will be the usual food and networking opportunities, plus our monthly raffle.

Networking is a key skill for any business owner so this is definitely an event not to miss.

Meeting ends: 8:00 pm but we have the room until 9:00 pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal by clicking on the button below.

paynow

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

Don’t Forget:

As from 1st August 2012 we have removed the membership fee for CEPN for 12 months which means that all you have to pay is youre £10 fee per meeting.

As a member you can:

  • Bring your roller banner and display it at the meeting
  • Get entered into a draw to deliver 3 minutes about your business on the night
  • Be added to our website with details of your company!

Lets get more business!

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment

Engaging in Ellesmere Port – Supporting Your Business

Wednesday 28th November – Sessions start at 8.00am, 12.30pm and 4.30pm

Where?

West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port Campus
Off Sutton Way
CH65 7BF Ellesmere Port
United Kingdom

  • Who Should Attend: These sessions are targeted at existing business both large and small, whether recently started or looking to grow.
  • What are the benefits: Attend a session and be inspired, motivated and access information and skills to help strengthen your business.
  • The Business Networking Social: Make new business contacts and build business relationships. Their will be representatives from organisations who can support you with retail advice, apprenticeships, HMRC, growth advisors and accessing funding.

We hope you can join us and encourage you to book as places are limited.

Follow the link: http://engaginginellesmereport.eventbrite.com

Social Media Masterclass: 8:00am for 8.30am- 10:00am

How to use Social Media as a Marketing Tool for your business? Have a better understanding of how Social Media is used by business today. Understand some of the pitfalls and learn from other company’s mistakes. Understand if your company should be using Social Media and if so, which channels are appropriate.

Demistifying Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): 12:30pm – 2:00pm Demystifying SEO (Getting found on Google) delivered by Tim McCloud TMC Creative & Marketing Demystifying SEO is presented in a relaxed and down to earth approach. You will find it a great introduction to SEO and is a non technical course, so no matter how much your knowledge in the subject, we are sure you will benefit from this seminar.
Business Networking Social 4:30pm – 6:30pm Join us for a Networking Session hosted by the Ellesmere Port Development Board and West Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. Find out more about growing your business, taking on an apprentice, support for your new business or business start, finding new premises. This is your chance to meet support organisations in a relaxed and informal setting. We do hope you can join us, and look forward to meeting you!

To book a place follow the eventbrite link to: http://engaginginellesmereport.eventbrite.com

Posted in CEPN Business Forum | Leave a comment