WorkSpace News

Entrepreneurship Week 2011 - an invitation

Thursday, 03 November 2011

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 NBSL would like to invite you to our ‘Networking Coffee Break’ at Berwick WorkSpace

Date: Wednesday 16^th November 2011

Drop in between 10.00am and 12.00pm

In line with this event we are running a separate short seminar on the benefits of the Leadership & Management Skills development programme which provides access to invaluable resources to enhance your leadership skills and develop your company.

Leadership & Management Presentation at Berwick WorkSpace

Date: Wednesday 16^th November 2011

10.30am to 11.00am

Please book your free place on this seminar contact Berwick WorkSpace on 01289 301120

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HMRC Business Workshops

Monday, 03 October 2011

NBSL and Berwick Workspace are offering the following Workshops in conjunction with HMRC:

Session 1 -

Newly Self-Employed – the basics (NSE)
Tuesday 1st November 2011 9.30am – 1.30pm at the Berwick Workspace.

Session 2 -

Business Expenses & Capital Allowances
Wednesday 9th November 2011 9.30am–1.30pm at the Berwick Workspace.

Session 3 -

Self Assessment on Line (SAO)
Wednesday 30th November 2011 9.30am – 1.30pm at the Berwick Workspace

The sessions are provided free of charge, for further information or to book please contact: NBSL Berwick Business Advice Centre on 01289 330805 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

October Events @ WorkSpace

Friday, 23 September 2011

A range of courses and events are being held at WorkSpace during October.

If you'd like more information or to book your place, just get in touch.

September Events @ WorkSpace

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Managing Money and Making a Profit

Course Date - 12th September 2011

This workshop is designed to support you as you start or develop your new business and focus on the financial side.  It will give you invaluable insight into financial issues, guidance on how to successfully manage them and a better understanding on how to make a profit.

What does the workshop cover?

• the cost of starting up 
• determining your current financial situation 
• financing your business 
• getting paid 
• sales forecasting 
• cashflow 
• running costs 
• profit and loss 
• break even 
• costing and pricing 
• tax 
• keeping financial records

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• understand the fundamental financial aspects involved in running a business
• gain support and ideas from fellow participants
• complete an individual workshop action plan detailing your next steps
• understand the Business Link package of support

The session will last for around 3 hours and will be guided by someone who has a wealth of experience you can draw on.

This course is free to anyone who lives in the North East who has not yet started to trade - for further information or to book a place please contact us

Business and e-marketing Workshops

Friday, 12 August 2011

Berwick Workspace, in association with the Centre for e-Business, is offering a series of free workshops running over six days.

These events are designed to help small companies understand and maximise the opportunities available to grow and develop their business through e-marketing and topics will include:

• Session 1: An introduction to e-Marketing
• Session 2: Am I ready for e-Marketing
• Session 3: Website strategy
• Session 4: Pull strategy – Search engine marketing
• Session 5: Pull strategy – Social media marketing
• Session 6: Push strategy – Email marketing

If you're interested in booking a place, or just want more information, please contact us.