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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Training Session - John Espirian
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to ramp up your LinkedIn presence to get more leads and sales? \n  \nDo you find LinkedIn baffling\, or maybe even frustrating? \n  \nOh boy\, have we got a treat for you. We’ve booked someone special to come in and deliver a LinkedIn workshop\, covering everything you need to know about LinkedIn. \n  \nOur trainer is the brilliant John Espirian who describes himself as the “relentlessly helpful LinkedIn nerd”. \n  \nHe’s a LinkedIn consultant with nearly 50k followers on the platform\, he runs a popular LinkedIn blog\, he’s the author of Content DNA\, and is the creator of Uplift Live\, the UK’s only LinkedIn conference. He also runs a popular LinkedIn group called Espresso+\, and is coming all the way from Wales to turn us all into a load of LinkedIn wizards. \n  \nHis session will be: Wednesday 5th June\, 10am – 4pm\, lunch will be provided. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThis hands-on session covers everything you’ll need to know to be successful on LinkedIn. Here’s an outline of what we’ll be learning: \n  \n\nProfile optimisation – looking at areas such as your headline\, visual representation (profile image\, banner\, featured posts)\, how to write your about section and what to include\, what to put in your experience section\, and using keywords in your content so that you can be found easier.\n\n  \n\nPersonal vs company profiles – the differences between them and the purpose each has.\n\n  \n\nDashboard analytics – including what the stats mean\, how to take a snapshot of the data\, how to see how many people have searched for you\, tracking your progress\, and learn about your SSI (Social Selling Index).\n\n  \n\nFree vs Premium – Looking at whether it’s worth paying for premium\, the pros and cons.\n\n  \n\nSearching – most efficient way to search LI\, search limits\, and using elements of Google search to help you find prospects.\n\n  \n\nConnecting – how you find your ideal prospects\, how to approach them\, what steps to take to connect with them. Plus learning about inbound vs outbound marketing.\n\n  \n\nEngaging – making the LI feed work for you. Posting content and engaging with other people’s content.\n\n  \n\nThe power of commenting – how algorithm works\, what makes a good comment\, limits on comments etc. Learn how comments keep conversation going and help with your visibility.\n\n  \n\nPosting – types of posts (image\, video\, document etc)\, and longform content such as articles and newsletter. Learning about good posts and content structure.\nDirect Mail (DM) – strategies\, how you DM people\, what you want to say\, learning about your prospects and how to communicate with them. The types of DMs – text\, voice\, videos\, docs\, posts etc.\nLinkedIn Groups – the pros and cons. John runs a successful LinkedIn group and will share his experiences of this.\n\n  \nBring Your Laptop \nThis will be a hands-on session\, not only will you be learning about how to make the best of LinkedIn\, you’ll also have the chance to action changes during the session and ask questions. So you will need to bring a Laptop and ensure you have a LinkedIn account. \n  \nReal World Help \nDuring the session John will also look at some real world examples you need help with. If you’d like him to do this\, bring along examples of: \n\nSomeone specific on LinkedIn that you want to connect with and John will show us how he would approach them.\nSome posts you’ve put on LinkedIn that didn’t get any/much engagement and John will diagnose the issues.\n\n  \nTimings for the Day \n\nMorning learning: 10am – 12pm\nLunch: 12pm – 1pm\, buffet lunch provided\nAfternoon learning: 1pm – 4pm (latest finish is by 4pm\, we may finish earlier)\n\n  \nSign up on Eventbrite via the link
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/linkedin-training-session-john-espirian/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Boardroom Business Session - Nutrition\, wellness and strength with Helen Potter
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URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/boardroom-business-session-nutrition-wellness-and-strength-with-helen-potter/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ND Business Club: A Group Neurodiverse Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Our ND Business Club will be on again next month\, on the 11th June. Join our community for neurodiverse founders\, business owners\, and entrepreneurs (we also welcome people that are wanting to start a business). \n  \nIt’s all about supporting each other\, sharing advice\, and finding ways to help our businesses grow. \n  \nCome along to share your experiences and join in the wonderful feeling of camaraderie. \n  \nWe’ll be hosting it again with Dr Shah Siddiqui\, who runs the Neurodivergent Business Consortium. \n  \n· Date: 11th June \n· Time: 1pm – 2pm \n· Location: Fareham Innovation Centre \n  \nThe ND Business Club is more than just an event; it’s a community. Together\, we’ll explore the strengths of our neurodiversity\, tackle the challenges head-on\, and celebrate every milestone on the road to success. \n  \nIt’s all about supporting each other\, sharing advice\, and finding ways to help our businesses grow. \nSign up via the link!
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/nd-business-club-a-group-neurodiverse-business-owners/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Writing Winning Proposals with Robert Bentley
DESCRIPTION:We have a brilliant session coming up on “Writing Winning Proposals” with our very own Robert Bentley of Wessex Partnerships\, FIC resident and bid-writing extraordinaire. \n  \nIn this session on the 12th June at 11.30am Robert will give advice plus some hints and tips for anyone who is in a bid writing or business development role (including any founders that take on this role themselves) and seeking to secure new contracts for their organisation. \n  \nHe’ll be covering: \n· What is Tendering? \n· Evaluating new tender opportunities \n· Overview of a typical Procurement Process – 6 Golden Rules \n· Getting ‘Bid ready’ – Planning your response \n· Research and Preparation \n· Ten Top Tips for effective Bid Writing \n· Q & A \n  \nDuring the session\, Robert will present for around 45 minutes\, with 15 minutes for Q & A. \n  \nTime & Date: 12th June 11.30am – 12.30pm \nLocation: Barracuda Meeting Room\, Fareham Innovation Centre \nSign up via the link:
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/writing-winning-proposals-with-robert-bentley/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:All Star Marketing - Kickstart Your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Is your business the BEST KEPT SECRET? \n  \nAs a valued business in the community\, we would like to invite you to the upcoming marketing training session: \nKickstart Your Marketing (with All Star Marketing Club) \nThursday 13th June 2024 \n2:00pm – 5:00pm \nFareham Innovation Centre. \n  \nIt’s time to get visible – it’s the only way to get leads and sales. \nIf you feel you are wasting time\, energy and money\, trying to figure out the marketing that works for small businesses\, then this is for you – come and find out exactly what marketing works to win new customers consistently. \nAs part of our community\, this event is FREE for you to attend. \nDuring the training\, you will learn the best ways to generate leads\, including strategies for identifying potential customers\, communicating with them to they take action\, and nurturing the relationship to the point of sale. \n  \nThis training is a great opportunity to improve your marketing skills and learn from the experts that we have partnered with\, especially for you. \n  \nThis training is great for: \n● Business owners with limited knowledge of marketing\, that want to ensure they have the right foundations in place to build from. \n● Business owners that want to sense check their marketing\, and ensure they’re on the right track\, and not missed the core elements that create success. \n● Those in a team that are responsible for marketing\, and want the direction to get it right first time. \n  \nAll Star Marketing Club has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality training and have helped many businesses achieve their marketing goals. \nWe’re confident that you’ll find this training both informative and practical\, with top tips and techniques that you can use straight away. \n  \nTo register for the training\, simply click the link below. You’ll then receive your confirmation email.
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/all-star-marketing-kickstart-your-marketing/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="All Star Marketing":MAILTO:victoria@allstarmarketingclub.com
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SUMMARY:Failure | “What the F!” Mini Productivity Workshop with Catherine Daley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute deep dive into the topic of failure and its relationship with productivity depending on what is or isn’t failing in your business. \nIn this free\, interactive half hour\, we’ll look at the latest research on failure and the science of failing well\, as well badly! \n  \nWhat you’ll learn and takeaway \n· How failure can help and hinder your productivity \n· A simple framework to identify the different types of failure \n· A plan that will help you understand and nurture the right kind of failures in your business \nAs part of the “What the F” series of mini workshops\, these light-hearted\, short and snappy sessions aim to inject some fun into learning while providing local business owners and leaders actionable insights to boost personal and business productivity. \n  \nDetails \nWhere: Fareham Innovation Centre \nWhen: Wednesday 19th June 2024 \nWhat time: 11:00-11:30 am \nWhat to bring: Your preferred way to take notes \n  \nYour trainer \nCatherine Daley from Evologi\, is a seasoned facilitator and coach who hates waste of all kinds and is devoted to improving productivity for tech and manufacturing companies. \nBook your place: https://CatherineDaley.as.me/what-the-f-series \nIf there’s anything else you’d like to know then drop an email to catherine@evologi.co or connect with her on LinkedIn.
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/failure-what-the-f-mini-productivity-workshop-with-catherine-daley/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Doughnut Morning
DESCRIPTION:For Fareham IC customers only.
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/doughnut-afternoon/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wellness & Procurement Act (SVRE UK)
DESCRIPTION:How The Government’s Public Services (Social Value) 2012 Act and The New Procurement Act 2023 Will Affect Your Business \nDo you tender for local authority or government contracts? \nAre you looking to expand into this area? Or are you a key supplier within a chain? \n  \nIf so\, these Acts will affect your company. The ‘Public Procurement 2023 Act’ will transform the government’s procurement process\, by levelling-up the business playing field by giving all Social Value Ready SMEs access to tender for £100 billion of government contracts. \n  \nThe degree to which a business embraces this new law\, will directly impact their capacity to thrive and grow. Think of it as the new ISO 9001. \n  \nOn the 27th June at 10am\, David Riley CEO of SVRE UK will walk you through what these new acts mean to your business and how they’ll affect the tendering process. This event is free to attend. \n  \nBy the end of the talk\, you will: \n· Have a clear understanding of the impact that social value and wellbeing\, and the new Public Procurement Act will have on your business\, and the UK and global business landscape. \n· Understand the 8 key areas a company will be judged upon when bidding in terms of Social Value Policy and embedded Social Value Strategy \n· Appreciate potential opportunities\, and risks\, to your business’s health and growth. \n  \nTime: & Date: 10am – 27th June 2024 \nLocation: Fareham Innovation Centre\, 4 Meteor Way\, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FU \nBook for Free: WHY CHANGE IS COMING TO THE WAY WE WILL ALL DO BUSINESS Tickets\, Thu 27 Jun 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.fareham-ic.co.uk/event/wellness-procurement-act-svre-uk/
LOCATION:Fareham Innovation Centre\, Merlin House\, Lee-on-the-Solent\, Fareham\, PO13 9FU\, United Kingdom
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