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FREE BUSINESS EVENT

 

The Grid BNL - Talk on Trian to Gain, tour of the our new site and members feedback

Come and attend first Business Network Lunch at Carlisle Business Centre!

When: Wednesday 15 March 09
Where: The Hall - Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD
Time: 12.30-2pm
Cost: £10

Who are they for and what are the benefits?

Anyone and everyone who is looking to do business and enjoys a good lunch.  The lunches aim to:

•      Get your business out there and known
•      Opportunity to meet with other business people and share ideas
•      Learn from others about aspects of business that you may not be aware of
•      Develop business leads and improve sales opportunities
•      Get (initially) free advice and support from experienced professional people
• All in a non-threatening informal business environment.

  Come and meet successful business people such as Jonathan Smith (CS Communicat) Peter Page (Marshall Turner) and Christine Garthwaite (Harmonize) who can offer free advice to maximise your business! 

Take advantage!  You can only get them HERE at the GRID BNL!

Book now on 01274 732746!

EVENTS: NOVO takes you 'Behind the Scenes!'

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN A NEW WAY OF NETWORKING?

NOVO networking would like to invite you to come Behind the Scenes

WHEN: Thursday 30th April
WHERE: Bradford Playhouse, Chapel Street
TIME: 9.45am  - 12.45am 

Find out about:

• networks for women!
• networks for men!
• networks events for all
• special event

 Come and hear the concept! £5.00 per person including lunch

To book please email paula on paula.helliwell@googlemail.com or telephone 07814760198

EVENTS: Friday 13th at Yarn Spinners!

It was Friday 13th...’things’ were stirring in the mist....a darkly clothed figure meandered through the streets.....there was screaming, there was silence....there was laughter........and there were a lot of people enjoying the Ghost and Grisly Tales walk in Little Germany with ghostly guide ´Ruby Shadows´

Includes Ghostly Tales from one of Bradford´s most haunted buildings- Bradford Playhouse!

Meet/End: Bradford Playhouse, Chapel Street, Little Germany
Time: 7.00pm
Duration: 1hour and 30 mins
Price: £7.00 per adult
Just turn up or Book: www.yarnspinnnerstours.co.uk/tours.php <http://www.yarnspinnnerstours.co.uk/tours.php>
Or Bradford Tourist Information Centre on 01274 433678

Why not join our ghostly guide and come in costume (costumes available from the Bradford Playhouse Thursday between 1pm-8pm/Friday 1pm- 5pm contact 01274 820666, various prices)

 

More money for less work - a tough call in today's climate!

Feeling gloomy? Why not join us for a day of Enterprise Therapy to refresh your business? No matter how long you have been trading, or how successful your business is, everyone needs to take time out to refresh their business. Bradford Kickstart is supporting an Enterprise Therapy event for existing and newly started businesses, hosted by Iain Scott, to help business owners stand back from what they are doing and identify new and more profitable ways of trading.     

 Iain will help you to stand back and identify:
1. What you are doing and why! Are you getting stuck in a routine and missing new opportunities?
2. How others see me. Find out how your customers see you and where that is leading you.
3. Predict the future. There are opportunities out there and Iain will explain how to grasp them. Be refreshed and inspired and go away with a practical plan of action.   

When - March 19th 2009;
Where - The Great Victoria Hotel; Time - 9.15am to 4pm (lunch included);
Cost - Free of charge but you do need to book your place in advance!
<http://kickstart.cmail1.com/t/y/l/dksth/ikpkyikt/r> . Or, to book your place now, simply call 01274 230050. Alternatively send your contacts details to events@bradfordchamber.co.uk.   

  To ensure you don't miss future updates from Bradford Kickstart please add info@bradfordkickstart.com <mailto:info@bradfordkickstart.com>  to your email address book. Bradford Kickstart is a programme run by Bradford Council, and supported by organisations and service providers across Bradford District, and aims to encourage enterprise, prosperity and employment in Bradford. Bradford Kickstart's address is Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Fourth Floor, Olicana House, 35 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5RE. 

EVENTS: Don't miss our GRID MINI BUYER AND SELLER event on the 4th March

Don't miss our first Mini Buyer and Seller event!

When: Wednesday 4 March 2009
Where: Lister Mills, Manningham Mills, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: FREE

Open to anyone who wants to open in business, is currently trading or just wants to buy.  A unique opportunity to Kickstart and GRID members to find out what other businesses are doing and how they can get in on the action.   

• Want to test trade?
• Do you already have an existing product or service you just want to build awareness of?
• Do you want to attract other businesses?
• Do you want to offer an exclusive free trial? and want to reach out into the community or other businesses?
• have an idea?  Want to know what you can do to make it a reality?
• Have a special occasion coming up and just want to treat yourself? Or others?

Exclusively open for just TWO HOURS!  So, don't miss it!

We have only 20 stalls available, 14 have been taken, so hurry now to book yours!  Cost of stall is currently at £20.  Contact the GRID on 01274 732746 to book.

EVENTS: GRID BNL- Last one for the financial year! Every guest gets a FREE Goodie Bag!

Come and attend our last BNL for the financial year!

When: Wednesday 4 March 09
Where: Lister Mills, Manningham Mills, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9
Time: 12.30-2pm
Cost: £10

Every guest, gets a FREE GOODIE BAG!  WHAT IS GOING TO BE IN YOURS?!

Who are they for and what are the benefits?
Anyone and everyone who is looking to do business and enjoys a good lunch.  The lunches aim to:

•      Get your business out there and known
•      Opportunity to meet with other business people and share ideas
•      Learn from others about aspects of business that you may not be aware of
•      Develop business leads and improve sales opportunities
•      Get (initially) free advice and support from experienced professional people
• All in a non-threatening informal business environment.

  Come and meet successful business people such as Jonathan Smith (CS Communicat) Peter Page (Marshall Turner) and Christine Garthwaite (Harmonize) who can offer free advice to maximise your business! 

Take advantage!  You can only get them HERE at the GRID BNL!

Book now on 01274 732746!

EVENTS: District Women's Networking Event

We would like to invite you to attend a FREE networking event which gives women in business a chance to meet in an informal and friendly setting to gather information and share experiences. A buffet will be provided and there will be structured networking to help you make those all-important contacts to help you in your business. There will be a presentation and an expert on hand to give business advice and information.

The next event is:
WHEN – Tuesday 24th February; 11.30am-2.30pm
WHERE – Great Victoria Hotel, Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1JX
GUEST SPEAKER – Jane Vincent, Horizon Recruitment: ‘Acorns to Trees’

Interested in growing your business? Find out how Jane Vincent grew her business from £0 – 28 million in 11 years and won a variety of business and personal awards. Jane, the founder and MD of Horizon Recruitment, will talk about the challenges, pitfalls and successes of growing her business.

To register for either of these events ring 08456 048 048 or visit: www.yhevents.com and choose women’s events as the type.

These events are free of charge

Register early to avoid disappointment

We look forward to seeing you there.