Tonight Tuesday 27 January 2009

Due to unique circumstances John Haynes and the International Coaching Academy have announce that they will cover the cost of the courses they provide so that you pay nothing.

This is open to manager, directors, owners, staff, or to somebody looking for a new career.

Come Along to The Open Evening to find out more on:

Management
Leadership
Goal Setting
Presentation
Sales Skills
Business Skills
Motivation
Coaching
And many many more…

The open evening is FREE and you will also have the chance to meet other likeminded people looking into self development.

The courses are free for a limited time due to funding.

Email your details to confirm your attendance and see how John and the Team will inspire you.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
International Coaching Acadmy - No1. Maryland Street

9.30 - 15.00 3 March, Liner Hotel, Liverpool

The Joule Centre and Envirolink Northwest are holding an open surgery to assist northwest companies and researchers in identifying and securing finance for energy projects.

The event on the 3rd March is open to any northwest business or research body who would like to find out more about the support which is available to promote innovation in the energy sector. The surgery will cover regional, national and international funding sources and representatives from the programmes will be available for 1-to-1 meetings with delegates throughout the afternoon.

Funding sources covered in the surgery include, amongst others, NWDA Finance for Business, Carbon Trust, Technology Strategy Board, IFI, FP7 & Intelligent Energy Europe.

To register to attend please email: events@envirolinknorthwest.co.uk including your name, company,
and any special dietary requirements.

Please note places at this event are limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis.

10am, 11 March 2009 at Liverpool Chamber

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and UK Border Agency provide information on the new immigration system

Liverpool  Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the UK Border Agency to provide a  seminar designed to help businesses understand the workings of the immigration system, including the recent changes.

There are a number of important procedures that businesses must comply with should they wish to employ foreign workers. The seminar aims to cover all the main issues that businesses need to be aware of.  These include the new policies and processes for obtaining a licence to employ a foreign worker and visas to work in the UK.

The main components of the seminar are:

• Latest information governing the employment of non EEA workers
• Step-by-Step visa application processes including biometrics & how decisions are made.
• The new Points Based System and business visitor routes  which replaced existing work (employment)  schemes and its five  Tiers explained

Elena Enciso, International Trade Executive at LCCI said:

“Businesses can sometimes find it difficult if they are new to the immigration system and these seminars will simplify everything they need to know, including the changes recently implemented. We are pleased that the UK Border Agency sees the benefit in offering such invaluable advice. It is also a good opportunity for businesses of a similar nature to share experiences and contacts.”

Glyn Williams, Director, UK Border Agency added;

“We are delighted to be working with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce on this seminar and know that businesses will gain a lot from attending. In addition to the main presentation, there will be an informal networking session allowing businesses to spend one-to-one time with our experts and to engage with other businesses facing similar challenges.”

The seminar will take place on 11 of March at 10:00 am at the Council Chamber at LCCI. For further information please contact Elena Enciso, International Departmet at elena.enciso@liverpoolchamber.org.uk.

Want to climb the greasy pole at work? Be the boss’ bright-eyed boy or girl?

Of course you do! You must succeed, even if it means climbing over the wrecked corpses of your colleagues!

So, to help you achieve your goals, here’s a (hopefully) tongue in cheek list of tips and ideas to get you noticed.

However, what we really recommend is actually doing your job and being cheerful about it, but hey, anything’s worth a try, right?

So here’s the teacher’s pet top ten…
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