The Bradford GRID Blog

Only 4 days left for the Global Perspective on Local Business event!

Date: Tuesday 17th November 2009

Venue: Main Hall - Carlisle Business Centre

Time: 5.30pm-8.00pm

GRID* @ CBC are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (16- 22 November 2009). This is an excellent time to share best business practice from all over the globe!!!

The evening:  A Global Perspective on Local Business

The focus will be on business growth in Bradford. A panel made up of successful businesses, businesses that have expanded into Bradford and businesses that are just taking those first steps in Bradford will be there to share their success stores! 

This is a free event and we now have limited places available, to book please email Amy - amy.driver@bradfordgrid or call 01274 732746 to secure your place!!

Once in a life opportunity @the GRID*!

First Position Performace LTD is offering programmes that enable you to use powerful NLP communication tools to help improve your personal and business performance!

What is NLP? Neuro Linguistic Programming is about understanding how your mind works and how you can use it to communication effective and improve your business performance.

· Workshop normally costs £159, however we are offering free 8 days practical knowledge based workshop.

· Plus 1 day accredited NLP Business Diplomas and NLP Diploma, which normally costs £930, we are offering it for £318.

Training Programmes

· Workshop 1: Building Productive Relationships,  26^th-27^th November 2009

· Workshop 2: Being at Your Best, 17^th-18^th December 2009

· Workshop 3: Powerful Language, 25^th-26^th February 2010

· Workshop 4: Transforming Understanding into Results, 18^th-19^th March 2010

 

We only have 6 places available!

 

All we need is a paragraph on why you want apply for the training opportunity and how it will benefit your business by Thursday 12^th November 2009, 10.30am.

Benefits to you . . . 

• Improved awareness of your own and others communication preferences, thinking styles, and motivational drivers 
• More powerful targeted communication 
• Increased behavioural flexibility 
• Increased confidence 
• Enhanced ability to influence people and events 
• More rewarding relationships 
• Reduced stress levels 
• The ability to be your best more often!

Benefits to your organisation . . . 

• Persuasive communication that informs, motivates and inspires 
• Focused and productive meetings 
• A more flexible, dynamic and congruent workforce 
• More efficient and effective individuals and teams, using their time to maximum impact 
• Great relationships and influence with clients and customers 
• Individuals who are dedicated to personal achievement and organisational results

 

Please email your application to: amy.driver@bradfordgrid.com or mobeen.bhatti@bradfordgrid.com

Further information please contact Rita 07946 443930 or visit the website www.firstposition.uk.com

 

 

Business over breakfast @ Park Lane Centre

 

Thursday_19^th November_
7.30am – 9.30am

BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST
AT THE PARK LANE CENTRE

Bradford Grid's Park Lane Centre is proud to host another breakfast networking event run by proNet Business Networking.

YOUR CHANCE TO NETWORK WITH
BUSINESS DECISION MAKERS
OVER BREAKFAST

Meetings are held every alternate Thursday morning (7.30am until 9.30am) at the Park Lane Centre.

Meeting fees for visitors are £10 per person and include breakfast.

Book Your Place £10 Each

For more information and to book your place visit http://pronetbradford.eventsbot.com
or email membership@joinpronet.com

Fees are payable either online in advance or on the door

Pre-Booking is essential as places are limited.

 

GRID* @ CBC - Host Required

 

The GRID* is all about encouraging people to start up in business and helping those already established to grow. It is a network of entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs. It offers direct support for anyone in business, about to start up or with a business idea.

The GRID* @ CBC operates out of a specially customised hub at Carlisle Business Centre. It provides a base for those just starting and a programme of events aimed at helping businesses grow. Established in 2007 the GRID* is now a vibrant, growing network of over 400 members.

The GRID* @ CBC is part of the Bradford Kickstart programme and is operated by ABL, the social enterprise dedicated to making Manningham a better place to live and work.

The GRID Host has a pivotal role in the success of the GRID. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, extremely welcoming and engaging. Someone who makes GRID members feel the GRID is a good place to be, where they want to connect with other people and do business. Someone who has the ability to develop relationships and trust; someone who will get to know the people attending the centre, who will understand their needs. Someone who can communicate well both orally and in writing – through the blog and the website, on the phone and in our marketing materials and print.

The Host must have excellent administrative and IT skills: to keep records up-to-date, run the office and assist in the organisation of events. Previous experience in customer service, sales, event and / or office management would be helpful.

The post is offered as a fixed term contract to 31 March 2011; salary £17,000 per annum.

To apply, please send your CV with covering letter to Jenny Pupius, ABL, Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD or e-mail to jenny@abl-cbc.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday November 19th. Interviews will be held on Wednesday November 25th.

For further information call Amy on 0791 212 3004 

                                                          

      

Business Network Lunch @ CBC

It’s that time again and you do not want to miss out!

Business Network Lunch @CBC 11 November 2009

· Where: GRID* @ CBC-Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD

· Time: 12.30-2.00pm

· Price: free event members, £15.00 for non-members

We have a great event planned, with the unique opportunity to promote your business to GRID members. There will be lots of delicious food! Great people to meet!

Our network lunches give you the opportunity to meet like- minded people, exchanges contacts and information. Whatever your business background we know you’ll get something out of our fantastic network lunch. We can help build your business contacts and confidence in a friendly and informal, yet structured environment.

To book a place or for further information contact Mobeen or Amy on 01274 732746

The GRID* Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

Date: Tuesday 17th November 2009

Venue:Main Hall - Carlisle Business Centre

Time: 5.30pm-8.00pm

We the GRID

GRID* @ CBC  are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (16- 22 November 2009). This is an excellent time to share best business practice from all over the globe!!!

The evening:  A Global Perspective on Local Business

The focus will be on business growth in Bradford. A panel made up of successful businesses, businesses that have expanded into Bradford and businesses that are just taking those first steps in Bradford will be there to share their success stores! 

 Our guest speaker on the night is STEVE O BRIEN a man with an inspirational story of business success in Bradford - This is one NOT to be missed!!

There will also be an opportunity to talk with KickStart Business Advisers and as always the GRID Team who can help you to make connections with other local businesses.

Tapas style refreshments will be served and entertainment including Belly Dancing will leave you dazzled!!

This is a free event and with limited places booking is advisable....please email Amy - amy.driver@bradfordgrid or call 01274 732746 to secure your place!!

 

Cosy Coffee Morning

Dear all

 

Thursday 5^th November is a key date for more reasons than one…

 

 

Following ProNet’s successful launch at Park Lane on 22^nd October,  - this Professional Networking Group will be meeting up again next Thursday at 7:30am prompt, for business over breakfast and excellent networking opportunities. Just £10 per person. Once a month there will be a speaker imparting their knowledge and at the alternate meeting there will be the following opportunity to:

 

"Bring a Challenge to the Table”

 

Do you have an issue in your business that is a causing you a problem? Perhaps it's difficulty in getting paid on time from a specific customer, or perhaps you're struggling to think of that winning strap-line for your website. Whatever your issue a problem shared is a problem halved and using proNet's unique "Problem Platform" - you'll get the chance to air your probelm to others in the room. Then, using everyone's collective knowledge and experience, come away from the meeting with practical solutions you can use in your business to resolve your issue.

 

 

Book your place online now at: http://pronetbradford.eventsbot.com or email: membership@joinpronet.com

 

 

 

The next GRID Coffee Morning will be held at Park Lane on Thursday 5^th November.

 

 

This is an opportunity for open networking on a drop in basis, so you can fit it in around your other commitments. Pop in for “coffee and bonfire toffee” or “tea and Parkin cakes” between 10am & 12pm – and bring plenty of business cards! If you’re not already a GRID member this is an excellent chance to take a look at what we have to offer and experience our networking events…

 

So, why not get your Bonfire night off to a sparkling start with a visit to Park lane and make the most of these two great opportunities to network for your business!

 

 

 

 

We hope to see you there – but please book your places early so we can organise adequate refreshments!

 

To book your place please email safraz.khan@bradfordgrid.com or ring 01274 729270

 

Best wishes

 

Charlotte & Safraz – GRID @ Park Lane

 

 

ATTRACTING THE RESULTS YOU WANT - Member offer

10% DISCOUNT FOR GRID* MEMBERS!!!!!!

A new workshop designed to help you attract the things you want into your life! 

Starting Thursday 29th October, this six week course is only £60 inc VAT!! (£54 AFTER DISCOUNT)

Please click the link below for more information:

Download ATTRACTING THE RESULTS YOU WANT 

 

GRID@CBC - Growing your network - This Friday!!

Its that time again!! Keighley Coffee Morning is THIS FRIDAY! And what a success it has been so far, with numbers growing now is the perfect time to come along and widen your group of contacts.

Also Airedale Enterprise Services are holding a competition called 'BIZ FACTOR' for any pre start businesses in the Bradford area so even if you are not yet trading come along and find out more!!!

Venue - Airedale Enterprise Services
Date - 30/10/09 - THIS FRIDAY!!!!
Time - 10am - 12pm
Cost - Free of Charge

You will have the opportunity to network with both new and established businesses but not only that, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get to know and network with both KickStart and Business Link advisers!

I hope too see you there, if you have any questions regarding the event or starting a business please give me a call,

See you soon,

Amy

07912123004

GRID* @ CBC - A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!

Tuesday 17th November 2009 - A Global Perspective on Local Business

5.30pm - 8.00pm

Main Hall - Carlisle Business Centre

As the week commencing November 16th is Global Entrepreneurs Week what better time to share best business practice from all over the globe!!!

During the course of the evening we will look at Businesses growing within Bradford with a panel made up of successful Businesses that have been set up here, businesses that have expanded into Bradford and Businesses that are just taking those first steps in Bradford! 

Our guest speaker on the night is STEVE O BRIEN a man with an inspirational story of business success in Bradford - This is one NOT to be missed!!

There will also be opportunity to talk with KickStart Business Advisers and as always John and I will be there to help you make connections with other local businesses.

Tapas style refreshments will be served and entertainment including Belly Dancing will leave you dazzled!!

This is a free event and with limited places booking is advisable....please email Amy - amy.driver@bradfordgrid or call 01274 732746 to secure your place!!