The Bradford GRID Blog

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!!

Bradford Trident/Comp Business Forum

A quick reminder to book your place, limted places availiable

Your personal invite to the Bradford Trident/Comp Business Forum, please contact the Grid at Park Lane Centre on Tel: 01274 729270 or Email Safraz.khan@bradfordgrid.com to book your seat as limited places available.

 
 
 

Want to learn how to manage your finances tightly on a shoestring in the recession?

Then join Nigel Gorski on Thursday 22nd October 2009 from 12.00 until 15.00 to discover how with this free workshop, Survivor's Guide to Finance is aimed at small businesses.  It will be held at ATL's offices 114-116 Manningham Lane, Bradford, BD8 7JF and will cover:

* Business Challanges
* Smart ways to improve sales
* Keeping your costs under control
* Profit v Cash
* Managing your Business Risks
* Action Planning

To book simply contact ATL on 0800 5875874 or Nigel on 07980 270610 to secure your place!

Nigel

 

Nigel Gorski Consulting - Building Better Business Results!

✉ nigel@nigelgorskiconsulting.co.uk

✆ 07980 270610

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www.nigelgorskiconsulting.co.uk

 

BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST

AT THE PARK LANE CENTRE

Thursday 22nd October

7.30am – 9.30am

 
Your chance to network with business decision makers over breakfast

Bradford Grid's Park Lane Centre is proud to host the first of many breakfast networking events run by proNet Business Networking.The first of these events kicks off on Thursday the 22nd of October 2009 (7.30am until 9.30am) with meetings continuing every alternate Thursday morning thereafter at the Park Lane Centre.

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

Book Your Place £10 Each

For more information and to book your place at the launch meeting on

Thursday 22nd October, visit http://pronetbradford.eventsbot.com or

email membership@joinpronet.com

Fees are payable either online or on the door. Booking is essential as places are limited.

 

THE GRID BUSINESS GEM AWARDS 2009

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!!! October 23th 2009

 

The next Bradford Trident Business forum held at Omar Khans

Information about the event will follow shortly

Venue: Omar Khans (Bradford)

Time:   7pm - 11pm

And the winner is......

THE GRID* BUSINESS GEM AWARDS 2009

Thank you too all those who attended the first ever GRID* awards on Wednesday, congratulations too all the nominees and of course too the winners!!!

The Awards were as follows:

GRID* Networker of the year - Mushtaque Ali of HardSoft Computers

Outstanding Achievement Award - Robena Sharif and Shareen Khan  of R & S Immigration

Most Exciting Business Idea - Donna Fraher of Fluffy Auto Boutique

Business Adviser Of The Year - Rav Panesar of Airedale Enterprise Services

GRID* Ambassador 2009 - Christine Garthwaite of Harmonize

Business of the year...... drum roll please.... - Rowland Egege and Bobby Singh of Pro-Active Sports UK Limited

Two extra awards were presented on the night:

GRID Student Of The Year - Mohammed Ukaash Hussain of Bradford Grammar School

Special Recognition Award 2009 - Jonathan Smith of CS Communicate

John Hotowka was the key speaker and was very well received, his ability to mix magic, mystery and fun whilst delivering a crystal clear message was outstanding.

Many Thanks again to everybody involved in the planning and execution of the event!!!

Photos of the event will follow shortly....