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Local support, training & events

There are thousands of individuals, private companies and public bodies offering their services to your business that will help you increase your skills, or the skills of your team.

Training courses offer a huge variety in the levels, methods and quality of training. Networking events and one-off trade events provide an alternative method of increasing skills through meeting other local business owners. You may prefer to learn on a one to one basis.

We have collated local information to make your search easier. The content in the searchable table below includes training courses, one-off events as well as organisations that provide services by appointment.

If you cannot find what you are looking for you could search the Contacts| under the Business Type 'Training Provider'. You can also use the GOV.UK Events Finder|.

Your search generated the following results

Title

Topic

Location

Date

Cost

• ASC Finance for Business - Free Consultation

  Finance

  Lincoln

  Appointment

  Free

  

  Office NF8, Greetwell Place, LN2 4US

  Training / Event summary:
  

  Please call to arrange a meeting at our offices to fully discuss your proposals and to outline the financing options available in the market place. Consultations available between 9.30 - 4.30 Monday to Friday

  Telephone: 01733 311957

  Website: www.asc.co.uk

  Email: paul.arnold@asc.co.uk

  view on Google Maps
• JDG Book Keeping Solutions

  Finance

  n/a

  Appointment

  From £299

  

  Stamford / Oakham / Grantham

  Training / Event summary:
  

  JDG offer 2 & 4 day training workshops in;

  Computerised Bookkeeping &

  Payroll using Sage software

  Telephone: 0780 8656426

  Website: jdgbookkeepingsolutions.co.uk

  Email: info
  @jdgbookkeepingsolutions.co.uk
• HMRC - Self Employment - WEBINAR

  Finance

  n/a

  01/01/2020

  Free

  

  Webinar

  Training / Event summary:
  

  Self-employment and HMRC - what you need to know

  Find out how to tell HMRC you are self-employed, what National Insurance you will have to pay, the importance and benefits to your business of good record keeping and how to budget for your first tax bill.

  Webinar access dates and times can be found at the below link.

   

   

   

  Restrictions / other info:
  

  Pre-recorded webinars

  HMRC also offers a range of pre-recorded webinars which you can view at a time to suit you.

  View HMRC's pre-recorded webinars

  Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/webinars/live.htm

  view on Google Maps
• Streets Accountants - If only it(VAT) was Vodka & Tonic

  Finance

  Lincoln

  25/06/2013

  Free

  

  The Showroom

  Training / Event summary:
  

  Tuesday 25th June 2013  8.00am – 10.00am

  All you wanted to know about VAT but were too afraid to ask

  VAT is often a mystery to many a business, let alone the bookkeepers and those responsible for looking after a business or organisation’s financial affairs. Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, in association with Streets Chartered Accountants, are pleased to be hosting this special presentation focusing on many of the common misconceptions and concerns relating to the treatment of VAT.
  The session will be led by Alan Taylor, VAT specialist with Streets Chartered
  Accountants who is a member of the VAT Practitioners’ Group. Alan is well
  experienced in VAT matters generally, but specifically in respect of VAT
  planning relating to property and land transactions, company groupings,
  VAT recovery and cash flow. He is also able to advise on special methods to
  enhance input tax recovery.

  • Concerns and issues relating to VAT -
    • The differing rates of VAT
    • VAT - Voluntary and obligatory registration
    • VAT - Deregistration
    • VAT Returns – including Annual Cash Accounting and the Flat Rate Scheme
    • Treatment of VAT for Invoicing and Supply of Goods and Services
    • Scale charges on fuel
    • Treatment of VAT in relation to expenses
    • Treatment of VAT in relation to property, and in particular partial exemption and the election to tax
    • Treatment of VAT in relation to grant funding

  Want to see more covered?
  If there is something that you would like to see covered in addition to the above
  points please email aoutram@streetsweb.co.uk or call 0845 8800320

  Please book via the email address below

  Telephone: 01522 523333

  Email: natasha.clegg
  @lincs-chamber.co.uk

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• Nicholsons & L.I.N. - Investment Readiness Seminar

  Finance

  Lincoln

  Appointment

  Free

  

  Newland House, The Point, Weaver Rd, LN6 3QN

  Training / Event summary:
  

  5.30pm Thursday 27th June 2013

  If you have a business with growth potential and you would like to know more about becoming investment ready then this free event is a must.

  For most SME owner managers accessing outside angel investment is not well understood and even less so accessible, however, obtaining investment from investors with contacts, experience and knowledge can be pivotal for many businesses looking to take their business to the next level.

  It's for that reason that Nicholsons have teamed up with Lincolnshire Investment Network to help business owners access local, Lincolnshire angel investment. We will be delivering a seminar which will help you become more aware of what is needed to become investment ready and answer questions such as the following:
  • Where do I go to meet angel investors?
  • What do they look for?
  • How do I know whether my business is ready?
  • How and what do I present to them?
  • What will they want?
  • How long will it take?

  -  Nicholsons are more than just a firm of accountants thier specialists provide a comprehensive range of financial and business advice. Visit http://www.nicholsonscharteredaccountants.co.uk/  for more information.

  -  Lincolnshire Investment Network offer a free service matching businesses seeking external investment with local business angels keen to invest.
   Find out more about the network on the website www.lincolnshireinvestment.net.

  To book your place please click on the link below.

  Website: lincolnshireinvestmentreadiness-eorg.eventbrite.com/#

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• Low cost computing to promote and run your start-up business

  General

  Lincoln

  24/06/2013

  FREE

  

  BG Futures, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

  Training / Event summary:
  

  Starting your own business can be an expensive time: it is crucial that money needs to be well spent.

  Our two day course will help you maximize the impact of your budget for IT, as well as showing you how you can gain great online marketing for little or no cost.

  On Day One, we’ll help you explore the basics of hardware and software that you’re likely to need, and how to minimize costs (this might even be free!). We’ll also have a hands-on look at a range of technology that might be suitable in your business as well as how to minimize your costs in the longer term too.

  On Day Two, we’ll look at low-cost online ways of promoting your business even before you get your own website. We’ll also help you put it all together into an Action Plan for you to take forward after the sessions

  Who should attend?

  The course is aimed at those people starting their own business – but it would also be of use for anyone who may wish to minimize IT costs within their existing small business.

  For more details and to book contact: Charlotte Baxter | 01522 846923 | Charlotte.Baxter@lincs-chamber.co.uk

  Restrictions / other info:
  

  Lincoln City

  Telephone: 01522 523333

  Website: www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/eshop/transformational-ict/low-cost-computing-to-promote-and-run-your-start-up-business.htm

  Email: charlotte.baxter
  @lincs-chamber.co.uk
• 2 Day Social Media Workshop for Business to Business (B2B) Businesses

  General

  Lincoln

  05/12/2013

  FREE

  

  Commerce House, Lincoln, LN2 4HY

  Training / Event summary:
  

  FREE 2 day workshops for eligible businesses
  Wednesday 5 December & Thursday 13 December 2012
  Commerce House, Lincoln | 8.45am – 4.00pm

  Social Networking has changed the way we communicate with our friends, our work colleagues, our customers and other businesses. With over 31 million UK users now on Facebook, Over 10 million on Twitter & LinkedIn and over 500 million people upgraded to Google+ worldwide, social networking has become more than just a communication tool.

  But as a business where do you start? How can you best spend your time running your social media channels? With each social platform offering different audiences and different ways to communicate through these channels our 2 day focus will be on platforms that work better for B2B businesses.

  Day 1: Getting started with LinkedIn for your Business

  · How to set up the perfect LinkedIn profile

  · Building your LinkedIn network and connections

  · How to communicate using LinkedIn

  · Using LinkedIn groups

  · Becoming a recognised expert in your field on LinkedIn

  · Using LinkedIn to connect to who you want to do business with

  · Being proactive on LinkedIn to gain more business

  · Posting jobs on LinkedIn

  · Advertising opportunities on LinkedIn

  Day 2: Getting started with Twitter & Google+ for your Business

  · How to set up your Twitter profile

  · Building your Twitter followers

  · How to communicate using Twitter

  · Reducing the noise of Twitter and how it can become incredible useful for your business

  · Becoming a recognised expert in your field on Twitter

  · Setting up a Google+ profile and a Google+ page (and the difference between the two)

  · Creating circles of contacts on Google+ (and how to build a strategy from this)

  · How to create an event and promote it on Google+

  · How to create a post

  · Why Google Hangouts are a game changer for Social Media

  · Creating a Google+ community

  Who Should attend: B2B businesses wishing to get the most from Social Media that will have a positive impact on their business. This can range from business owners "new" to some of these platforms through to people who aren't quite sure if they are using Social Media effectively (or efficiently). This 2 day workshop is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level individual.

  Email Charlotte.Baxter@lincs-chamber.co.uk to book

  Restrictions / other info:
  

  Lincoln City Only

  Telephone: 01522 523333

  Website: www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/eshop/transformational-ict/social-media-workshop-for-business-to-business-b2b-businesses.htm

  Email: charlotte.baxter
  @lincs-chamber.co.uk
• Social Media Workshop for Business to Consumer (B2C) Businesses

  General

  Lincoln

  05/12/2013

  FREE

  

  Commerce House, Lincoln, LN2 4HY

  Training / Event summary:
  

  FREE 2 day workshops for eligible businesses
  Wednesday 5 December & Thursday 13 December 2012
  Commerce House, Lincoln | 8.45am – 4.00pm

  Social Networking has changed the way we communicate with our friends, our work colleagues, our customers and other businesses. With over 31 million UK users now on Facebook, Over 10 million on Twitter & LinkedIn and over 500 million people upgraded to Google+ worldwide, social networking has become more than just a communication tool.

  But as a business where do you start? How can you best spend your time running your social media channels? With each social platform offering different audiences and different ways to communicate through these channels our 2 day focus will be on platforms that work better for B2C businesses.

  Day 1: Getting started with Facebook & Pinterest for your Business

  · Introduction into using Facebook for your business

  · Setting up a timeline for your business on Facebook

  · Posting photo albums, milestones & highlighted posts to attract more likes

  · Using promoted posts and pinning important information to the top of your Facebook page

  · An introduction into Facebook advertising and demographic information

  · Introduction into using Pinterest for your business

  · How to set up your Pinterest profile fully & get your website verified

  · How to more website traffic from Pinterest

  · How to create community boards and competitions

  Day 2: Getting started with Twitter & Google+ for your Business

  · How to set up your Twitter profile

  · Building your Twitter followers

  · How to communicate using Twitter

  · Reducing the noise of Twitter and how it can become incredible useful for your business

  · Becoming a recognised expert in your field on Twitter

  · Setting up a Google+ profile and a Google+ page (and the difference between the two)

  · Creating circles of contacts on Google+ (and how to build a strategy from this)

  · How to create an event and promote it on Google+

  · How to create a post

  · Why Google Hangouts are a game changer for Social Media

  · Creating a Google+ community

  Who Should attend: B2C businesses wishing to get the most from Social Media that will have a positive impact on their business. This can range from business owners "new" to some of these platforms through to people who aren't quite sure if they are using Social Media effectively (or efficiently). This 2 day workshop is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level individual.

  Starting your own business can be an expensive time: it is crucial that money needs to be well spent

  To book please email charlotte.baxter@lincs-chamber.co.uk

  Restrictions / other info:
  

  Lincoln City Only

  Telephone: 01522 523333

  Website: www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/eshop/transformational-ict/social-media-workshop-for-business-to-consumer-b2c-businesses.htm

  Email: charlotte.baxter
  @lincs-chamber.co.uk
• Business Cost Reduction

  General

  n/a

  Appointment

  FOC Review of business utilities

  

  Your Premises

  Training / Event summary:
  

  Get your free review of business utiliity costs by calling or emailing.

  Telephone: 07703608146

  Website: www.bcrassociates.co.uk/markbrown

  Email: mark.brown
  @bcrassociates.co.uk
• #JellyLincoln

  General

  Lincoln

  24/06/2013

  Free

  

  Coffee Aroma, 24 Guildhall Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TR

  Training / Event summary:
  

  From 10am

  Freelancers and solo workers can meet up to collaborate and share ideas in one place at this event. You buy the coffee, we provide the free Wi-fi. No need to book, just drop in throughout the day!

  Website: www.onlincolnshire.org

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