Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, supported by Stepclever, is to host its final free seminar to help businesses in North Liverpool and South Sefton to brush up on their marketing and presentation techniques.

On 30 March at 9.00 am to 12noon this the final chance for companies to take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of the free workshop on Marketing & Presentation Techniques.

Offering an invaluable opportunity to give their communications strategy ‘The Marketing MOT’, the course offers a hands-on practical refresher for established businesses and is also useful as a first time session covering a number of topics designed to show small businesess how to raise the game in personal presentations.

Kevin Griffiths Head of Commercial Services at Liverpool Chamber working with Stepclever says ” The half day course offers to give companies the edge when pitching for work or seeking new clients. It can be hard for small businesses to grab attention and increase their market share. It is important that they get their message across in one 2 one meetings, panel or tender situations and this seminar is aimed at showing them how.”

This workshop will not be repeated, places are expected to be in demand, so book early.

The workshop will be held in the ICT Boardroom, no 1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool and includes refreshments and course notes.

Stepclever workshops are free for anyone that lives, or runs a business in the wards of Anfield, Everton, County, Kirkdale, Linacre and Derby

To book, call 0151 224 1891 or email june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

The highly successful programme of Stepclever Training courses are coming to an end.

This support and training has enabled small businesses across North Liverpool to better position themselves to win tenders in both the public and private sectors.

On 30 March 2010 at 1.45pm to 5.00pm there is the final chance for companies to take advantage of this opportunity and to take advantage of the popular Sales and Negotiations course.

The FREE course aims to help both consumer and business-to-business focused companies learn techniques that will analyse and improve their approach in preparation and execution of sales.

Kevin Griffiths, Head of Commercial Services at Liverpool Chamber working with Stepclever says: “We had had a very positive response to this workshop. Previous participants have told us that it has helped them and their staff to create a company work ethic focussed around sales and the customer.”

This workshop will not be repeated and, places are expected to be in demand, so book early.

The workshop will be held in the ICT Boardroom, No 1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool and includes refreshments and course notes

To book your free place call 0151 224 1891 or email june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

Four free drop-in sessions to help you find and win more business are being held on Monday 1 March at Liverpool Chamber.

Over the last 12 months Stepclever has delivered a wide range of FREE services to help local businesses in north Liverpool connect with new income streams and maximise their potential, whether it be through expanding into new markets, learning the ins and outs of supplying to the public sector or simply learning how to hone your existing business skills.

Kevin Griffiths, Head of Commercial Services working with Stepclever said: “These drop in events are designed to improve a company’s chances of winning contracts in both the public and private sectors. The drop in events will include ‘how to use’ workshops on the Stepclever bespoke online tendering toolkit, identifying new markets through the Stepclever alert service (tender alert) –the help companies get ahead of the game in securing new business.

Kevin Griffiths continued “The unique inter-trading platform is helping businesses in the Stepclever area to trade with each other. There will also be a presentation on the importance of understanding external supply chains that could reduce your operating costs and open up new markets.”

There are two morning and two afternoon sessions at 9.00am to 10.30am, 10.30am to 12noon and 1.00pm  to 2.30pm and 2.30pm to  5.00pm.

To book call 0151 224 1891 or email: june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

This event is part of a series of FREE workshops to improve the chances of winning contracts in both the public and private sectors. Stepclever workshops are free for anyone that lives, or runs a business in the wards of Anfield, Everton, County, Kirkdale, Linacre and Derby.

The public sector tender market has £500 billion worth of business available each year and its important that local businesses are in the best position to be successful.

Stepclever hosts a series of free workshops designed to help north Liverpool and south Sefton businesses to win more business in both the public and private sectors.

These workshops will provide the skills and information to tender successfully and win new contracts.

23 February
Where to Source Public Sector Contracts
Your Business and the Environment & Consortia
This workshop looks at how to identify tender sources and search for tender opportunities. How company and supply chains impact on the environment and how consortia or partnerships can help in maximising business opportunities.

2 March
How to Complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) /
Successful Tender Management
This workshop focuses on understanding PQQs and the pre-preparation required to assist in successful completion. How to identify which are the best tender opportunities for your business and how to submit successful bids and tenders.

8 March
Understanding Business Finance
Understanding the finances business is key to success. Valuable advice for sole trader, a partner or director it is beneficial to understand the finances of your business.

This programme introduces the documentation and its analysis and also looks at the key business ratios that affect that information and what external people see when they look at financials.

19 March
Effective Credit Control
Effective credit control - getting paid promptly and in full is a vital addition to a business toolkit. This workshop will highlight how late payments affect finances, how effective a company is at recovering debt and what action to take to improve debt collection processes and techniques.

These workshops will be held at Anfield Sports and Community Centre,Lower Breck Road, Liverpool L6 0AG. It will be held from 9.00am to 4.00pm and include refreshments, lunch and course notes.

To book call 0151 224 1891 or email: june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

This workshop is part of a series of FREE workshops to improve the chances of winning contracts in both the public and private sectors. Stepclever workshops are free for anyone that lives, or runs a business in the wards of Anfield, Everton, County, Kirkdale, Linacre and Derby

Liverpool Chamber is hosting two great FREE seminars on Wednesday 11 November 2009 to help companies from North Liverpool and South Sefton get the skills they need to succeed.

 Marketing & Presentation Techniques

Give your communications strategy ‘The Marketing MOT’.

The seminar will look at how to sell effectively and communicate creatively the positive attributes of a business and product, outlining the best techniques for overcoming objections and closing deals.

Kevin Griffiths Head of Commercial Services at Liverpool Chamber says: “2009 has seen some of the toughest trading conditions seen for decades. This has made it difficult for small businesses to grab attention and increase their market share. Stepclever has been created to help small companies and this seminar is designed to improve their presentation and marketing skills in readiness for one to one meetings, panel or tender situations.”

 “Marketing & Presentation Techniques” offers either a hands on and practical refresher, it is also a useful a first time session covering a number of topics designed to show how to raise the game in personal presentation.

This workshop will be held in the Council Room, No 1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9HG. 9.15 am to 12 noon and includes refreshments, lunch and course notes. To book contact June Davies on 0151 224 1891 or email june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

 Sales Techniques & Negotiations

Due to high demand, Stepclever is hosting a further free half day course to help companies in North Liverpool and South Sefton take advantage of business opportunities by offering expert advice on sales techniques and negotiation. This half day course will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2009 and will show businesses how to refresh their sales and negotiation techniques and relate them to today’s marketplace.

The course will also aim to help both consumer and business-to- business focused companies learn techniques that will help to analyse and improve their approach in preparation and execution of sales.

Kevin Griffiths, Head of Commercial Services at Liverpool Chamber working with Stepclever says: “In the current, tough marketplace, this seminar provides an ideal opportunity for companies who have a big pitch coming up and those who want to improve their conversion rate. It will teach techniques to help analyse and improve individual or employee’s approach to sales. It aims to provide a new perspective on the customer, that can be used to create a company work ethic that ‘focussed around sales and the customer’.”

The course takes place at One Old Hall Street between 1.45 - 5pm and includes refreshments and course notes. To book, call 0151 224 1891 or email june.davies@stepclever.co.uk

Do you live in North Liverpool or South Sefton?
Want to turn your dream into a business?
We have the solutions for you……..

This initiative will provide answers to your questions and point you in the right directions for training and possible funding.

Find out how to get started by attending our free start up event with advice, entertainment and refreshments on Monday, October 19th at 11a.m. in Bootle.

We’re here to help you turn your business plans into reality.

Places are very limited so book your place without delay. Please contact micha.linford@bitc.org.uk or david.smallshaw@bitc.org.uk  or call us at 0151 600 3560

Wednesday 7th October 2009, 6.00 – 9.00pm

Liverpool Film Academy, Old St Lawrence School, Westminster Road,
Kirkdale,  L4 3TQ

Stepclever, in association with Merseyside ACME and Liverpool Vision, is to host a business networking event aimed at bringing together creative enterprises and individuals living, working or looking to relocate to north Liverpool and south Sefton.

If you would like to work for yourself in the creative industries and are searching for affordable incubator space, or if you run an existing creative enterprise and are looking to relocate to a dynamic creative hub in the heart of the Liverpool city region then this event is for you.

David Parrish, business adviser and author of the book ‘T Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity’ said “as well as the chance to receive business advice in a relaxed and informal setting, by joining forces Stepclever and Merseyside ACME hope to provide a forum for creative entrepreneurs and business people alike to come together and forge potential collaborative partnerships”.

Representatives from Merseyside ACME and Business Development Managers from Stepclever will be on hand during the evening to provide expert business advice and sector support opportunities for people who are interested in becoming self-employed or starting up in business in the creative industries.

The event will take place at the Liverpool Film Academy, home to LA Productions who recently put north Liverpool on the cultural map when they produced the popular BBC daytime drama ‘Moving On’.

Attendance is entirely FREE but space is limited and advance booking is essential. To register or for further information contact info@stepclever.co.uk

Stepclever has designed a series of FREE workshops to help North Liverpool companies improve their chances of winning contracts in both the public and private sectors.

Tenders can bring about a lucrative form of income with the public sector alone responsible for delivering £500 billion worth of business each year.

Sourcing Bid & Tender Opportunities and Partnerships/Consortia
2 July 2009

This course helps businesses to identify some of the sources of tender opportunity. An insight in to how supply chains work and how consortia or partnerships can assist in maximising business opportunities is also given.

Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Successful Tender Submission
9 July 2009

Understanding PQQs and the pre-preparation required to assist in successful completion is key to identifying which are the best tender opportunities for a particular business. This course will also reveal how to submit successful bids and tenders.

Understanding Business Finance
16 July 2009

Sole traders, partners and directors all need to understand how the financial aspects of their business work. This programme introduces methods of financial documentation and how to analyse key business ratios that affect what external users see when they look at a company’s financial accounts.

These series of FREE workshops are designed for anyone who wants to win more business in both the public and private sectors.

The workshops will be held at Inspire, Unit 15, Connect Business Park, Liverpool L5 9PR between 9am to 4pm and include refreshments, lunch and course notes.

Stepclever workshops are free for anyone that lives, or runs a business in the wards of Anfield, Everton, County, Kirkdale, Linacre and Derby.

To book call 0151 224 1891 or email: june.davies@stepclever.co.uk