Local Businesses Look Forward to Beyond Business Week

A week long programme of excitingxa0businessxa0events are being held from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April, culminating in thexa0Beyondxa0Businessxa0Awards on 26 April 2013 in a prestigious Gala Awards Ceremony at the Burrendale Hotel Country Club and Spa, Newcastle. At each workshop or event you will have the opportunity to hear from a guest facilitator and network with others from the localxa0businessxa0community. Guest facilitators from a range ofxa0businessxa0backgrounds, experience and expertise will be available to chat to you. The workshops and events are admission free and interested parties can learn more xa0by visitingxa0www.beyondni.co.uk. xa0Check this site out if you want to register your interest for an event.xa0 Beyondxa0Businessxa0Week – Events at a Glance Monday 22xa0April 2013 Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick Theme:xa0Businessxa0Basics Event Name:xa0Beyondxa0Businessxa0Week Breakfast Launch Time:xa08.30am – 9.30am Description:xa0Keynote address by Dennis Lynn from Finnebrogue followed byxa0business networking. All localxa0businesses are welcome. Event Name:xa0Amazing Ideas forxa0Businessxa0Growth Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Paul Fieldhouse Description:xa0A powerful workshop taking participants through the stages ofxa0businessgrowth in an interactive and fun session. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Effective Marketing for Small Businesses Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Valerie Brown Description:xa0Discover the most effective way to market yourxa0businessxa0on a limited budget. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Businessxa0Start-up – All you need to know. Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0Downxa0Businessxa0Centre Description:xa0Discover the most effective way to market yourxa0businessxa0on a limited budget. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Funding and Financial Management. Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0Garyxa0Warnock Description:xa0Financial planning and management strategies for yourxa0business. Admission free – register online. Tuesdayxa023xa0April 2013 Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch Theme: Innovation inxa0Business Event Name:xa0Innovation for Anyone Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Nick Mack Description:xa0Innovation is not just for bigxa0businessesxa0- new ideas to help you survive and thrive. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0New Opportunities in Renewable Energy, including Supply Chains Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Dominic McLarnon Description:xa0Gain an insight into upcoming supply chain opportunities Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Innovating for Growth Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0John Arbuckle Description:xa0Expert advice and support onxa0businessxa0strategy, sustainability and developing your product or service. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Raving Fans – Customer Loyalty Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0Paul Fieldhouse Description:xa0An innovative look at strategically moving your customer through your ladder of loyalty. Admission free – register online. Wednesdayxa024xa0April 2013 Tollymore Mountain Centre, Newcastle Theme:xa0Building localxa0Business Event Name:xa0Succession Olanning – keeping it in the family? Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Cathy Booth Description:xa0Looking at complex succession planning issues in a family runxa0business. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Accessing New Markets Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Lara Goodall Description:xa0Researching and developing new markets Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Understanding Buyer Behaviour Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0Paul Fieldhouse Description:xa0Understanding the psychology of the buying process to maximise your sales Admission free – register online Event Name:xa0Tendering forxa0Business Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Facilitator:xa0Darren Richardson Description:xa0An insight into securing public and private sector contracts Admission free – register online. Thursday 25xa0April 2013 Downpatrick Race Course Beyondxa0Businessxa0Expo Time:xa09.30am xa0- 1.00pm Admission free for visitors. (£45 to exhibit which includes one complimentary ticket to the Gala Awards night) Why Exhibit: Exhibitor fee includes: • Pre-event training onxa0businessxa0exhibition skills (Mon 22 April 5pm-9pm) • Modular exhibition stands • One complimentary ticket to thexa0Beyondxa0Businessxa0Awards Gala Dinner on 26 April and an option to purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate (20% off the ticket price) To find out more aboutxa0Beyondxa0Businessxa0Expo 2013 or to become an exhibitor, please click here:xa0http://www.beyondni.co.uk/Beyond-Business-Expo.aspx Event Name:xa0Managing Cash Flow Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Gary Warnock Description:xa0Tips and advice on managing your cash flow in a recession. Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Social Media Essentials Time:xa010.00am – 12.00pm Facilitator:xa0Bill McCartney Description:xa0All you need to know about using social media forxa0businessxa0growth Admission free – register online. Event Name:xa0Speed Mentoring Event Time:xa02.00pm – 4.00pm Description:xa0A fun and stimulating way of meeting a variety of highly qualified mentors who can help support and advise you in developing any aspect of yourxa0business. Admission free – register online. Fridayxa026xa0April 2013 Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa Beyondxa0Businessxa0Awards Thexa0Beyondxa0Businessxa0Awards rewards and celebrates the bestxa0businessesxa0inxa0Down district. The Gala dinner promises to be a celebration and networking opportunity not to be missed. Venue:xa0Burrendale Hotel and Spa, Newcastle Co Down Date:xa0Friday 26 April 2013 Time:xa0Welcome drinks 7pm, followed by dinner and awards ceremony Dress:xa0Formal Cost:xa0£25 Per Personxa0or £225 for a table of ten. Tickets for the Awards Gala dinner are now also available. More Info:xa0For more information, please visit:xa0http://www.beyondni.co.uk/Beyond-Business-Awards-2013.aspx]]>