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| October 2007 | 0870 747 4967 | www.nw-events.info |
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Welcome to the North West Events and Information Newsletter for October 2007
Once again this month we feature a selection of business fairs, seminars and social events taking place in the region. For companies looking to increase sales Outstanding Results is running a "Sales Negotation" Workshop. If you're looking for new ideas on improving the management of your customers, then the Customer Wise initiative will definitely be of interest, with their launch event taking place this month. For those who haven't been "Kintished" or wish to develop their networking skills, Kintish is presenting in Manchester. The East Lancashire Business Event returns to Blackburn where you can network, meet new customers and suppliers and choose from a number of business seminars. Looking ahead to November, Five Star Scanner Appeal is running a Ladies Lunch and Fashion Show. We also introduce our sister blog Indie Quarter that showcases the work of talented independant designers from the UK and overseas. And in case you missed them last month, our "And Don't Forget" section includes reminders for the Merseyside Business Fair, "The Faultless Leader" seminar and the Latino Ball, all taking place during October.
Our next newsletter will be distributed on 1st November 2007. The deadline for articles is 25th October 2007. If you would like to include an article in the newsletter, please download our order form, email info@nw-events.info or telephone 0870 747 4967 for details. Please note that the order of placement of articles in our newsletter is decided by the order in which completed order forms are received. Therefore, the earlier you order your article placement, the higher up the newsletter your article will be listed. Until next month. Best wishes |
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Are you sick and tired of clients beating you down on price?Do you often hear the words "send me a proposal" and then wonder why you don't get the work? Then this course might be for you!
This course has been specifically developed to help you understand the "tactics" buyers will use in negotiation to lower prices, understand why most people are sick of having to send in quotes or proposals, and make you more comfortable with the negotiation process - guaranteed. The "Sales Negotiation" Workshop has been specifically developed to get you far better results from your negotiations. Course Content This course will show you
To find out more about this course, please visit the Outstanding Results website.
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Customer Wise - a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and hosted by the University of Central LancashireThe launch of the Customer Wise project - 'Customers grow businesses are you growing yours?'- an event aimed at small to medium sized enterprises (SME's) in specific areas of the North West (Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria). Guest speakers at the event will include Norah Lane, Vitaline Weight Control Ltd who will talk us through some relevant case studies and Bob Hale, Customer Champion for Customer Wise, who will be running an interactive session to help us understand how we can get the most from our existing customers. To be held at Dukinfield Town Hall, Dukinfield, Manchester SK16 4LA on Thursday 25th October 2007 5:00pm - 8:00pm Our aim is to help eligible businesses to improve their business performance and profitability through the more efficient and effective management of their customers. We have a range of services available to businesses including the support of our team of Customer Champions who can offer advice on all aspects of a business from a customer perspective. To register for this free event: Telephone: 0845 402 2480
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Welcome to the Indie QuarterThe fashion world may have gone crazy over celebrity collections like the recent Kate Moss for Topshop line, but at Indie Quarter (www.indiequarter.com) it's the independent designers who are getting their chance to shine. Updated each week day, Indie Quarter showcases the work of indie designers, makers and crafters. The blog features designers from a wide variety of disciplines, with everything from up and coming fashion labels, ceramics and textile designers to contemporary art, makeup and skincare. There are also a selection of podcasts featuring interviews with independent designers, and a regular "A Day in the Life" feature which follows designers through a typical day. The blog features all kinds of designers, from people crafting away in their back bedrooms to more established brands. It's a great place to browse for unique and handmade gifts and accessories - the type of items no one else will have, and which can become real talking points. Visit www.indiequarter.com.
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Are you expected to do business development but don't want to?...If so, you're not alone.
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East Lancashire Business EventBusinesses are flocking to take part in the East Lancashire Business Event being held in Blackburn on October 16. As the largest independent business-to-business exhibition with business seminars and networking area, the East Lancashire Business Event is a showcase opportunity for services and products. Firms will be attending from across the north west including Merseyside, the Wirral, the Fylde Coast and Cheshire. Plus, a number of East Lancashire businesses have already signed-up including HIT Computing Services of Haslingden, Copycatweb and GSN Display of Hyndburn, eBusiness UK and Third Arm Logistics of Blackburn, and Jeff Thomson PR and Stonehouse Logic Ltd of Burnley. "The event is a showcase opportunity," said organiser Paul Ashbury of Nemysys (UK) Ltd, the north west-based business events company which successfully runs similar business gatherings in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Staffordshire. "We are offering an ideal marketing occasion for businesses to be proactive in promoting their products and services, finding new customers and new local suppliers, and network in a relaxed and professional business environment." Entry to the exhibition and events is free, with free parking also at Ewood Park, Blackburn, on Tuesday, October 16. Local businesses wishing to find out more about exhibiting should contact 0845 230 3686 or register online
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And Don't Forget
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Networking EventsBelow is a selection of networking events that are taking place in October 2007:
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See you in November.the North West Events and Information Team
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Hello and welcome to the October newsletter. 
Let's face it - most salespeople and business owners are poor at negotiating - especially as they fear losing the business or the client! So instead of negotiating, they "give in" to the demands of the other party, often just to "keep the business". 
Christmas in Rio 
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