Monday 23 February 2009

BEn events

Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN)
Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) brings businesses together to make new contacts, create business opportunities and share ideas, all in an informal environment.

Our next networking event will feature Gerry Faloona who will provide a challenging and creative look at effective communication for winning new business and working with existing clients.

When: Thursday 5th March 2009
Time: 5.30-8.00pm (Includes refreshments)
Where: Belfast Castle
Cost: Free
(Also open to businesses from outside the Belfast City Council area)

Enterprise Outreach Workshop: Business Planning for Successful Growth
As part of Belfast City Council’s enterprise workshop series this workshop is aimed at businesses who want to plan for business growth and development during this challenging time.

The workshop will include: identifying growth opportunities in the current economic climate, reviewing spending and marketing plans, looking at cashflow options and credit control, ensuring growth is managed and cost effective and planning for success in a downturn.

Date: Monday 2nd March 2009
Time: 10am-1.30pm (Includes lunch)
Venue: Ormeau Business Park
Facilitator: Ian Kerr

This workshop is provided free to businesses in Belfast City Council area in conjunction with the European Regional Development Fund. Places are limited and booking is essential. Participants will also be able to avail of a one-to-one mentoring session with Ian to discuss and develop their business plans.

To book please contact: Rhonda Lynn on 028 90270229 or email: lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk

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