 January 2007
Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin for January 2007
Welcome to the Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin with opportunities for creative businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland. www.creativeleicestershire.org.uk
February 2007 Ebulletin
Please submit information for the next ebulletin, February 2007, to Emily Horwood at ehorwood@leics.gov.uk by Friday 2 February. We are happy to include information on training, funding, jobs and commissions for the creative sector but cannot publicise events. Thanks.
Information in the bulletin runs as follows:
o Visual arts/crafts opportunities
o Performing arts opportunities
o Fashion/Textiles opportunities
o Digital media & Design opportunities
o Writing opportunities
o Networking
o Jobs & Commissions
o Training & Skills
o Funding & Resources
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS OPPORTUNITIES
Fine art licensing and publishing Seminar
Tuesday 20 February at Leicester Creative Business Depot LE1 1RE 6pm – 8pm At what level should artists be when approaching agents and publishers? What is expected of an artist entering a publishing agreement? What are the ways to get your work published or licensed? An informal talk and Q & A session for professional artists from Paul Walker, licensing manager at Washington Green fine art publishers. This Creative LeicesterShire event is for emerging and established professional artists and is free, but please book a place by emailing Angie Minton on aminton@leics.gov.uk
Open Studios – Calling all Rutland Artists & Designers
The Rutland Open Studios could be running for the first time to coincide with the Oakham Festival and Uppingham Fringe Festival (23-34 June & 30 June – 1 July). A meeting is being held at Catmose Theatre, Vale of Catmose College, on Tuesday 16 January at 7.45pm and is open to everyone wanting to take part and find out more. For further info & to RSVP contact Mo Gardner, T: 01572 747 639 or Abigail Bishop, T: 01572 725 904, E: abigailbishop@catmose.rutland.sch.uk
Exhibition Space Available in Loughborough
The Lost&Found is a small artist run gallery space in Loughborough, set up to provide exhibition opportunities for emerging artists in the East Midlands. The gallery is not for profit and run on a low budget with a strong DIY ethic. They are currently looking for visual artists to produce exciting and challenging new works for exhibitions in March, May and July. For further info visit www.lostandfoundgallery.org.uk , e-mail lostandfound.gallery@gmail.com or visit the gallery any morning between January 22 – 27. The Lost&Found is about five minutes walk from the Orange Tree pub, at the Epinal Way/Beacon Road roundabout.
Artists in conversation - extending professional public art practice
Jasia McArdle in collaboration with Australian based artists Arif Satar & Audrey Fernandes-Satar
At the LCB Depot Exhibition Space in January from Wednesday 24 - Friday 26.
Presentation, discussion and an Installation based around their current public art project INTERVAL to create a site specific public artwork for the New Performing Arts Venue (NPAV) located in the heart of the Cultural precinct in Perth Western Australia. A pilot project that aims to exchange ideas, encourage and stimulate debate, strike conversations and extend professional and collaborative practice & international exchanges. Contact: jasia@jasia-spirit.co.uk
East Midlands Furniture Designer of the Year
Are you a furniture designer looking for an opportunity to take your business to the next level? Do you live and work in the East Midlands? Are you aged 21-30? Design Factory are looking for young designers to come up with contemporary and practical ideas for a piece of storage furniture that has that commercial flair. Not only will you have the prestige of the award but you will also receive a £2,500 market development grant; a years free membership to Design Factory – including the opportunity to exhibit at national and regional exhibitions and shows; PR and Marketing support; Mentoring and advice from an established furniture designer. Closing date is 31 January. An application form and competition rules are available on, www.designfactory.org.uk or T: 01529 414830
Sarah Kirby: Reduction Linocut workshops
Workshops taking place at Leicester Print Workshop over 3 Wednesday evenings commencing 31 January, 6 - 8pm £58/£50. Over a series of 3 evenings create your very own reduction lino prints that are rich and vibrant in colour. For more info or to book contact the workshop T: 0116 255 3634 or info@leicesterprintworkshop.com
Accelerator Surgeries
Accelerate: Practice offers opportunities for East Midlands-based artists to engage in critical discussions about their artistic practice with other artists and arts professionals. Two more surgeries will be up for grabs in the New Year! One is open to all artists in the East Midlands, but the second is specially aimed towards those working in a curatorial field. This surgery is applicable to both curators and artist/curators living and working in the East Midlands region. They’re looking for artists and curators who are committed to sustaining and developing their practice and open to critical discussion about their work. The deadline for submissions is Friday 2 February. For further info email accelerator.arg@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Workshops at Catmose Gallery, Oakham
- Drypoint Printmaking with Henrietta Corbett (Leicester Print Workshop Outreach)
Saturday 10 February 10am – 4pm £33 (£30 conc)
- Carborundum Printing with Catherine Headley (Leicester Print Workshop Outreach)
Saturday 10 March 10am – 4pm £33 (£30 conc)
- Willow Animal and Garden Sculpture with Sue Kirk
For further info or to book T: 01572 725904, E: office@catmose.rutland.sch.uk
Smallprint Bigimpression - International mini-print exhibition
UK touring exhibition opens in Leicester in April 2007. Send for details and entry form to:
Leicester Print Workshop, 50 St Stephens Road, Highfields, Leicester LE2 1GG, E: info@leicesterprintworkshop.com. Deadline for entries: 16 February.
Artists stalls/workshops available at Loughborough Streets Alive
Streets Alive will take place on 28 May and Charnwood Borough Council and Charnwood Arts work together to create many events and activities that take place throughout the day. This includes stalls, amusements and a wide variety of street entertainment and over 8,000 visitors come to the event. The arts team is very keen to promote arts and crafts and give designers an opportunity to exhibit, promote and sell their work, and are asking artists, designers and crafts people if they would be interested in holding a stall or running a workshop or demonstration. Contact Sue Walters at Charnwood Borough Council for an application pack T: 01509 268903 or E: sue.walters@charnwood.gov.uk
Exhibition Space Available in Hinckley
The Hinckley & Bosworth Arts Network has recently taken over management of the Exhibition Gallery at the Library in Hinckley. This is a non-profit making scheme and all monies raised go back into the Gallery. Therefore, our hire prices are low by comparison to other galleries and included in the hire fee, we also provide posters for your event and invitations to your opening night (should you want them). If you are interested in holding your own exhibition, or a joint exhibition with other artists, contact Jill Bishop on 01444 618282 or jillybishop@amberwebs.com
Lincolnshire Ideal Home Exhibition
24 & 25 February 2007, 10am – 5pm, Lincolnshire Showground. Exhibition areas include a Quality Craft section. For further info & the latest space availability contact the Exhibition Office, T: 01476 590291. Visit www.lincolnshire-idealhomes.co.uk
Clubs4children After School Club Leaders Required In Local Primary Schools
Workshop leaders are required for term-time only. Rate of pay is £15 per hour. If you have a sense of fun and enjoy working with children, clubs4children need Leaders for arts & crafts workshops. Applicants are invited to email a brief resume of their experience working with children, stating whether they have transport and a current enhanced CRB to martha@clubs4children.org . For further info T: 01509 502314 or visit www.clubs4children.org
Call for Artists at The Beetroot Tree
Artists inspired by the theme of mythical, magical and cultural tales for a mixed media exhibition revealing the darker more mysterious and fantastic sides children’s tales - Legends, Mythical, Myths & Fables, Dark, Grimm, Cultural, Fairytales. Artists from all cultures encouraged. For an exhibition in June & July at The Beetroot Tree, Draycott, Derbyshire. Deadline for submissions Tuesday 20 February. For further info contact Khyati Koria-Green, T: 01332 873 929, E: thebeetroottree@yahoo.co.uk
The Summer Exhibition on BBC Two
The Royal Academy of Arts and the BBC are planning a second series of progammes about the Summer Exhibition to transmit in June 2007. If you're an artist and are thinking of entering the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, this could be your chance to get involved. The BBC would like to film artists of all levels and backgrounds, whether amateur or professional, as they create their work for submission to the exhibition. So, if you are a painter, printmaker, sculptor or architect and you would like to share your experiences with them, email summerexhibition@bbc.co.uk providing information about your work and your background. Feel free to attach any pictures of yourself and your art or links to your website. Please also provide a daytime phone number. Deadline is 28 February. For further information see: www.royalacademy.org.uk/summer-exhibition
PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
Catmose Arts Now Programming for Summer/Autumn 2007
Call for dance and physical theatre companies to contact Catmose Arts with its forthcoming performance and education program. Summer programme deadline: end February 2007 and Autumn programme deadline: end May 2007. Contact Abigail Bishop, Catmose Arts, Vale of Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland. T: 01572 725904 or e-mail: abigailbishop@catmose.rutland.sch.uk. For more information, visit www.valeofcatmose.co.uk.
Opportunity to show new work!
Saturday 20 January, 12.30 – 4.30pm, National Ice Centre, Nottingham. This is an opportunity for professional dance practitioners to explore Protein’s approach to dance-theatre making. Employing Protein’s blend of contact-based physicality, voice and text, emotions and humour, the session will mirror some of the company’s creative processes and practices employed in their work “Big Sale”. Expect to be challenged and be ready to play with your creativity and with your own personality and experiences. Cost £12 Full / £10 Concessions. To book a place contact nicola@dance4.co.uk or T: 0115 941 0773
Tuesday 25 January, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Wollaston School, Wollaston, Northamptonshire. This course consists of a series of practical workshops focusing on inclusion and cultural diversity through the exploration of different dance styles. The day will include 4 workshops focusing on boys dance, students with specific learning difficulties, Bollywood and Hip Hop. There will also be an opportunity to watch lunchtime performances arranged by the workshop leaders. For further info contact Lucy at northantsDANCE, T: 01604 233122, E: ljknight@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Masterclasses in Pyrotechnic Performances
French pyrotechnic celebratory company Plasticiens Volants (www.plasticiensvolants.com) will be performing their show 'Perle' for the launch event of Leicester Comedy Festival (LCF) 2007 in Braunstone, Leicester on Friday 9 February. Braunstone Community Association (BCA) have been awarded funding from the Arts Council England to stage this event and work with local community groups, individuals and regional artists in the run up to the event. There will be a series of masterclasses organised around the project, focusing on developing skills in pyrotechnic performances and street arts, and opportunities to work with local groups and individuals. There will be 6 street arts clubs in the area with schools and local groups. You would need to be available for workshop dates in January and for the 7th & 8th February for the event. Contact Tracy Renshaw, Events Manager at Braunstone Community Association on 0870 170 6956 or tracy.renshaw@braunstone.com
Charnwood Community Play
FASHION & TEXTILES OPPORTUNITIES
Designer Makers Sector Visit to Denmark - Copenhagen
31 January–3 February 2007. This is a great opportunity for Interior design and product designers, with high-quality and exclusive products and the capacity for medium to high-volume production essential in exporting to this sophisticated market. UK Trade & Investment East Midlands with Design Factory and Arts Council England (East Midlands) in co-operation with the British Embassy in Copenhagen, are inviting designer-makers to spend three days in Copenhagen getting to know the market, networking with key contacts and meeting potential buyers. If you would like to discuss the potential export opportunities and details of the visit, contact the visit leader Christine Johnson, T: 0116 2587357, E: cjohnson.ukti@blleics.co.uk
Lincolnshire Ideal Home Exhibition
24 & 25 February 2007, 10am – 5pm, Lincolnshire Showground. Exhibition areas include a Quality Craft section. For further info & the latest space availability contact the Exhibition Office, T: 01476 590291. Visit www.lincolnshire-idealhomes.co.uk
Market Visit to the Republic of Ireland
26-28 February. Fashionwear and fashion accessories companies are invited to spend three days getting to know the market, networking with key contacts and meeting potential buyers. For further details, please contact Suzy Bolton, Senior International Trade Adviser (Clothing & Textiles) UK Trade & Investment T: 0116 2587 314, E: sbolton.ukti@blleics.co.uk
Meet the Fashion Buyers
Wednesday 21 March, Walkers Stadium in Leicester. An event especially aimed at ladies fashionwear companies to enable them to meet a range of overseas retail buyers. This event is aimed more at mid market fashionwear companies rather than companies which produce in small quantities. Each company will have a mini exhibition stand and a series of short appointments with buyers. For further details, please contact Suzy Bolton, UK Trade & Investment T: 0116 2587 314, E: sbolton.ukti@blleics.co.uk
Sosartuk – call to interior designers
To all interior designers, SOSARTUK is a Leicester-based company which offers affordable bespoke artwork for residential and commercial settings. You receive a commission for each piece of artwork sold. They are currently working on the next seasons fashion trends for interior design. They provide all the fittings and fixtures to install the artwork in your clients situation. For an information pack contact Simon O'Sullivan at SOSARTUK, T: 07962 317 894, E: sosartuk@ntlworld.com
DIGITAL MEDIA & DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
Friday 9 February, 9.45am – 5pm, Cope Auditorium, Loughborough University. A symposium with Keynote speakers: Dr Jon Kear (University of Kent) & Peter Todd (filmmaker, artist & curator). It has almost been sixty years since Alexandre Astruc predicted that cinema would free itself ‘ from the immediate and concrete demands of narrative, to become a means of writing just as flexible and subtle as written language.’ The Cinematic Essay can incorporate documentary practices, dramatised elements and experimental approaches. Cost £30/15 day rate. £80/40 for all three events, future symposia are ‘ Theories & Criticism’ – 20 April, ‘Objects & Narratives’ – 21 September. For further info contact Jane Tormey or Gillian Whiteley, T: 01509 228 966 or 228 902, E: j.tormey@lboro.ac.uk, g.whiteley@lboro.ac.uk
WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Critically Re-Write: Seeking Appraisers
The Literature Development Network is launching a regionally-based professional level appraisal service in association with writers based in and beyond the region. The service will give market-informed, detailed, anonymous feedback on new writing. This service will support promising and emerging writers as well as professional writers embarking on new directions. They seek expressions of interest from writers with a track record as creative writing tutors, mentors or appraisers who would like to be considered for their pool of appraisers. For full details or to express your interest contact Naomi Wilds, E: naomiw@charnwood-arts.org.uk. Deadline for submitting applications is 31 January.
Fantastic Masterclasses for fantasy, horror and science fiction writers
To support aspiring writers of speculative fiction the Fantastic! season will include a series of masterclasses with professional writers from the field. Whether you hope to write hard edged Sci-Fi, high fantasy or gut wrenching horror these masterclasses will give you the opportunity to improve your writing by learning from the professionals. Places are limited. For more information e-mail: damien.walter@leicester.gov.uk
Charnwood Writer Meetings
It is now confirmed that there will be meetings of Charnwood Writers, in the large study room, at Loughborough Library, Granby Street on the third Sunday of each month, 2pm-4pm. Like all Charnwood Writers meetings, it is open to everyone interested in creative writing, and there is no formal membership. For further info contact Pat McLean, E: pat@romsys.demon.co.uk
NETWORKING
Loughborough Creative Café: Planning your marketing
Thursday 1 February at Charnwood Museum Café, Granby St, Loughborough LE11 3DU 6pm – 8pm. Brian Hinners leads a short refresher on marketing basics plus informal Q&A session on marketing issues followed by the usual drinks, networking and chat. This Creative LeicesterShire event is for creative freelancers and small businesses in the Loughborough area. It is free but please book a place by emailing Angie Minton on aminton@leics.gov.uk
FAME – the Creative Industries Show
Wednesday 21 March 10.30am- 3.30pm, De Montfort University Campus Centre, Mill Lane, Leicester. Book a stand and promote your business to enthusiastic talented people in the East Midlands. Exhibit your organisation, network with other creative companies or recruit new staff. Exhibitor networking lounge. VIP tickets for keynote speakers – Toyah Willcox, and Nick Pickard from Hollyoaks Cost: £130 (£60 for SMEs) and free to seminar speakers. Seminars and workshops will also be running on the day alongside careers information and advice. Contact the Employer Liaison team: T: 0116 257 7595 E: wbrown@dmu.ac.uk
JOBS & COMMISSIONS
Clubs4children After School Club Leaders Required In Local Primary Schools
Workshop leaders are required for term-time only. Rate of pay is £15 per hour. Immediate vacancies for Drama on Mondays 3pm-4.30pm in Church Langton, Drama on Wednesday 3.15-4.15pm in Market Harborough. Lesson Plans supplied for both sessions. If you have a sense of fun and enjoy working with children, clubs4children also need Leaders for: drama, dance, funfit, music, arts & crafts. Applicants are invited to email a brief resume of their experience working with children, stating whether they have transport and a current enhanced CRB to martha@clubs4children.org. For further info T: 01509 502314 or visit www.clubs4children.org
Workshop Leaders Wanted in Hinckley & Bosworth
The Arts Development Officer at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is looking for leaders of workshops in music, drama and photography for young people working towards their Arts Award. Exact requirements need to be discussed but if you can offer workshops from January 2007 could then contact Lindsay Orton, Arts Development Officer T: 01455 255833 or E:
lindsay.orton@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk giving brief details of what could be offered and rates of pay. CRB checks essential.
Performing Arts (Theatre) Lecturer
Leicester College wishes to appoint a dynamic lecturer to join this highly successful Performing Arts & Music area. Working across all pathways within the provision and contributing to the new Foundation degree, you will be required to manage administrative tasks and act as both a Course Team Leader and personal tutor. Closing date: 15 January. Job Ref: 138/0506 To request an application pack T: 0116 224 4213 or visit www.leicestercollege.ac.uk
Administrator – Mainstream Partnership
Mainstream Partnership Ltd LCB Depot Rutland Street– is a regional arts organisation working with Black Asian and Chinese Artists, Groups and Organisations. They require a self- starter, highly motivated, competent Administrator with first rate IT /Office Management skills to be part of a small committed team. This is a permanent position, working 4 days per week. Open to all according to Equal Opportunities Policy. (Applications from Black Asian and Chinese candidates are particularly encouraged, as these groups are currently under represented in the arts cultural sector). Deadline is 5pm Thursday 18 January. Contact the Manager for details of application. T: 01162533450 (Mon-Wed 9-5pm), E: carol@mainstreampartnership.co.uk
Critical Mass Artists' Moving Image commissions
Kinetica offers five moving image production bursaries to East Midlands Artists to create single screen works that cut against our assumptions and present us with unexpected interpretations of the Kinetica theme. The five commissioned works will be screened around the world and will feature on the Critical Mass: Kinetica DVD collection of Artists films. This is the third DVD collection in a series of Artists' moving image works, dance films and experimental narratives. Deadline for applications: January 19. More info/application forms: kinetica@thresholdstudios.tv T: 01604 250377
Dance Teacher Wanted in Hinckley & Bosworth
The Physical Activity Co-ordinator for the borough of Hinckley & Bosworth is planning a dance taster session on Friday 19 January for a group of 'middle-aged' people to raise their activity levels – a workshop leader is required to lead a session in a suitable dance style e.g. salsa or jive. Interested dance teachers are asked to get in touch & state what your costs would be. For further info contact Kerry Clarke direct on 01455 255875 or kerry.clarke@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Project Manager for local history/arts education project (Leicestershire)
The Market Harborough Local History Group and Harborough Museum are seeking a freelance Project Manager to co-ordinate their project 'Symington's - Harborough's Lost Workforce'. The project focuses on the history of the Symington factories in Market Harborough and will seek to link children and young people to local history through a DVD, education pack, museum visits and interaction between generations. The project builds on the previous project 'Contour & Cream' which explored the issues through oral history, a specially commissioned performance piece and a book. The project is expected to be completed by July 2007. They are offering a total of 20 days work @ £200 per day = total fee available: £4,000 (to include any travel expenses). The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 19 January. For a copy of the full brief and details of how to apply, contact Katie Daniels, Arts Development Officer at Harborough District Council. T: 01858 821291, E: k.daniels@harborough.gov.uk
Ferrers Gallery – Part-Time Sales Assistant
The Ferrers Gallery & Centre for Arts & Crafts, Staunton Harold, Asbhy de la Zouche, Leicestershire has a vacancy for a Sales Assistant. You will work 22 hours per week, 4 days a week. 11am – 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday. ½ hour lunch break, holiday entitlement & staff discount scheme. You will be required to carry out general sales, display & cleaning duties. Previous sales experience & an interest in arts & craft is preferable. For a job description T: 01332 863 337. Deadline for applications is Friday 19 January.
Freelance Youth Theatre Director
The Martin School in Anstey, Leicestershire is looking for a freelance Youth Theatre Director to continue running after school and early evening drama sessions. The sessions take place on Thurs from 3:15pm to 6:30pm starting Thursday 22nd February until July 2007 (approx. 16 x 3hr sessions). If you are interested and have some previous experience and references please contact rachael.phelps1@btinternet.com or ring Rachael on 07901664030.
MLA (Museums, Libraries & Archives) - Chief Executive c. £63,000
MLA East Midlands is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead the Agency’s work, champion the work of the region’s museums, libraries and archives, develop high level partnerships and attract new sources of investment into the sector. A clear and creative thinker, able to influence and persuade others, you will need to raise our sights to a new level, provide strong and credible leadership and represent the museums, libraries and archives sector nationally and regionally. The post is based at their offices in Leicester. Closing date: 12 noon, 29 January. Assessment centre and interviews will be held in mid February. For an application pack contact Sharon North at MLA East Midlands T: 0116 285 1353, E: sharon.north@mlaeastmidlands.org.uk For more information about MLA visit www.mlaeastmidlands.org.uk
Minster School, Southwell – Commissioning Glasswork Panel & Chapel Doors
The Minster School, Southwell is building a new school due to open in September 2007. Designed by architects Penoyre and Prasad, the new building is to incorporate a number of specially commissioned artworks which will be displayed throughout the school. The school is inviting artists to submit their portfolios, as part of the competitive process, for the following
initial commssions with an overall budget of £20,000.
- Commission 1 - A glass work panel for the skylight situated above the altar in the chapel.
- Commission 2 - Chapel Doors - A pair of large sliding doors separates the chapel from the assembly hall. The artist will provide the infill panels to the doors.
Deadline for submission of Portfolios is 30 January. For full details of the brief contact Southwell Artspace, T: 01636 814 421 / 07887 912 447, E: info@southwellartspace.com
TRAINING & SKILLS
Start up Support
The Universal Start Up Offer is a programme run by Skills for Enterprise in line with Business Link Leicestershire to help those interested in starting up a business. The programme is available to residents across Leicestershire and offers free Business Advice and Training Workshops. The range of workshops includes: Deciding to Start; Is this for me? Sales & Marketing; Financial Planning, Managing the Risk and Employing People. Each workshop is based around the key elements involved in making your business a success. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, they are being run at the following times:
Tuesday 16 January (10 – 1) – Employing People at Secular Hall.
75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB.
Thursday 25 January (10 – 4.30) – Sales & Marketing at Aylestone Leisure Centre.
2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6LU.
Monday 29 January (10-1) – Financial Planning at Leicester Business Centre.
111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH
Wednesday 31 January (6 – 9) – Is this for me? – Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre.
Rothley Street, Leicester LE4 6LF.
Marketing Workshop
Tuesday 16 January or Wednesday 7 February Charnwood Court, 5b New Walk, Leicester. Marketing is vital for any business to succeed and grow, from sole traders to multinational companies. This course is designed specifically for people starting in business, or those already trading, who have responsibility for marketing their business. The course will teach you how to create awareness of your business amongst potential customers, and how to manage relationships with existing customers. Cost £20 + VAT per person. For further info E: enquiries@blleics.co.uk
Becoming Self-Employed
Free workshops run by the Inland Revenue’s Business Support Team. Ring to find out start times of workshops, they last approx. 4 hours. Dates at Saxon House, Leicester: January – Tuesday 16, Friday 19, Thursday 25, Tuesday 30, February – Wednesday 7. Dates at 50-52 Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray: Friday 12 January. Thursday 1 February. For further info or to book your place contact the Workshop Booking Line, T: 01332 724 410.
Starting In Business Course - Realise and live your dreams...
17 & 18 January or 14 & 15 February De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre, Leicester. You will gain firm foundational knowledge and expertise on what you need to do and consider when starting. Experienced advisers will take you through practical exercises, examples, individual and group work & discussion, all combined in an interactive environment. You will also have the opportunity to meet, network and share experiences with other business people. The two-day workshop costs £32 including lunch! For further info & to book http://www.emincubation.co.uk/main/EVENTS
Mind Your Own Business III - Success can be achieved
Thursday 18January, 11am - 3pm, The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester. Mind Your Own Business is a FREE informal event for women thinking about starting their own business or have just stared their own business. This is an opportunity to hear real success stories from real business women, take part in ‘top ten tips’ sessions conducted by self-employed professionals with years of experience, enjoy a free lunch and network with organisations and individuals who will be able to help with all of your business needs. For further info contact LeicesterHERday , T: 0116 257 5615, E: lhd@blleics.co.uk
Tax Self Assessment for the Self-Employed
Free workshops run by the Inland Revenue’s Business Support Team. Ring to find out start times of workshops, they last approx. 4 hours. Dates at Saxon House, Leicester in January –Thursday 18. Dates in February – Thursday 8, Tuesday 27. Dates at 50-52 Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray Thursday 18 January. For further info or to book your place contact the Workshop Booking Line, T: 01332 724 410.
Sales and Marketing
Monday 22 January, 9.30am-4.30pm, The Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough. A training session for anyone interested in starting up their own business or in the early start-up stages. Led by Andrew Nicholson. For further info or to book on to this free session contact Charnwood Borough Council T: 01509 634534 or 634727, E: business.info@charnwood.gov.uk
Want to win tenders? Course 1 - How to tender
Tuesday 23 January, 9.00am – 5.00pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester. A complete one-day course to give you an insight into all aspects of public sector tendering. The course covers: the tendering process, an overview of the public sector, rules and regulation, how to write a successful tender response, example tender documents, bid management and post-tender process. Cost: £250 + VAT per person. For further info & to book contact Martin Hickling, T: 0116 2587354
Want to win tenders? Course 2 - Perfecting your Pre-Quals
Tuesday 6 February, 9.00am – 5pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester. A detailed insight into all aspects of perfecting your pre-qual and policy writing and evaluation of OJEU notices. Evaluating all OJEU documents, pre-qualication evaluation, how to write a successful pre-qual, how to build and obtain policies, different scoring matrixes and the next stage in the tender process. Cost: £250 + VAT per person. For further info contact Martin Hickling, T: 0116 2587354
Want to win tenders? Course 3 - Develop and write your bid
Tuesday 27 February, 9am - 5pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester Designed for all companies who are looking to perfect their bid management skills. Bid process and review, team structure and key roles, developing bid strategy and solution, bid project management, writing the bid and bid finalisation and review. Cost: £250 + VAT per person. For further info & to book contact Martin Hickling T: 0116 2587354
The Art of Sales Negotiating and Closing
Wednesday 24 January, 9.30am – 1 pm, Loughborough Innovation Centre. Do you feel like your potential clients are always walking in the wrong direction? Do you want to know how to prepare for exhibitions to ensure maximum gains and minimum loss? You will be given the opportunity to pose your questions throughout the seminar and engage in lively debate. The focus is to help you increase your sales by increasing both the efficiency and the probability of successful and conclusive business. This training course is FREE to registered users of the EMIN website and includes a buffet lunch. To register with EMIN & to find out more & book your place visit http://www.emincubation.co.uk/main/EVENTS
Deal With it! - Managing People in Difficult Situations
Thursday 25 January, 6pm, LCB Depot, Leicester. As you prepare to launch your business, or if your business is still quite young, you’re probably experiencing many different situations which you might not feel too confident handling. Dealing with suppliers, customers, employees… it can all test your patience! This free seminar is for Leicester based creative companies/sole traders/pre-starts/ those working in the Leicester creative sector who would like to gain an insight into managing difficult people situations. To request a place at this event, email Caroline@cirt.org.uk with ‘Deal Yes!’ in the subject line.
Financial Planning
Thursday 25 January, 9.30-12.30, Blaby District Council
Thursday 22 February, 9.30-12.30, Coalville. A training session looking at Financial Planning led by Jean Lee. This is for anyone interested in starting up their own business or in the early start-up stages. For further info or to book onto this free session contact Charnwood Borough Council T: 01509 634534 or 634727, E: business.info@charnwood.gov.uk
The Business Plan
Thursday 25 January, 1.30-4.30, Blaby District Council
Wednesday 31 January pm Market Harborough
Wednesday 7 February, pm, Melton Mowbray
Thursday 22 February, 1.30-4.30, Coalville
A training session looking at drawing up the Business Plan led by Jean Lee. This is for anyone interested in starting up their own business or in the early start-up stages. For further info or to book onto this free session contact Charnwood Borough Council T: 01509 634534 or 634727, E: business.info@charnwood.gov.uk
Bookkeeping Workshop
Thursday 25 January or Friday 2 February. Charnwood Court, 5b New Walk, Leicester. A workshop designed for the needs of those starting in business and equally for established businesses seeking to improve their management skills. The bookkeeping workshop will take you through the initial steps in financial record keeping, a process vital in any business. For those just starting in business and established traders alike, this workshop will help you get to grips with this vital process. You will gain an understanding of the importance of accurate financial records, what books to keep and, most importantly, how to keep them. Cost: £20 + VAT per person. For further info E: enquiries@blleics.co.uk
EU-Asia Co-operation Workshop
Friday 26January, 9.30am-2.30pm at New Hall, Leicester University. Are you an East Midlands business interested in exploring the China and India Markets? The event offers businesses the chance to focus on EU funding opportunities for international co-operation and discover business opportunities in China and India and the support available. It will be run by regional business support and economic development organisations - including emda and the East Midlands-China Business Bureau. To find out more and to register, contact Cheryl Cranness, East Midlands-China Business Bureau, T: 0116 257 5611, E: CherylCranness@emd.org.uk
Website Development Workshop
Monday 29 January or Wednesday 21 February Charnwood Court, 5b New Walk, Leicester. This comprehensive course is designed specifically for businesses considering developing their web site. You will gain an understanding of all the issues you need to consider, whether developing the site yourself, or using a web site designer. The course is run by an experienced and qualified adviser who will provide you with valuable help and support and with lots of practical hints and tips. Cost: £20 + VAT per person. For further info E: enquiries@blleics.co.uk
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