Business Support
HOT Networking – Level-up Your Business with Haroon Rashid November 4th
Become a commercial superstar and learn how to read and drive the numbers, at this month’s HOT Networking.
Gain tips and advice on how to become commercially savvy, at November’s HOT Networking Event.
We’ll be joined by Haroon Rashid, from the Business Fixer, to learn all about the commercial skills you need to level-up your business through a business turnaround story. This is the story of Haroon’s latest business turnaround. The company was losing £100K a month. Armed with a mantra of ‘Clarity is King, Simplicity is Queen’ Haroon took the company from -£100K to £60K profit in just 3 months. In this talk Haroon will cover:
- The 4 things a Fixer needs to get the job done
- The approach
- Understanding the numbers
- Getting buy-in
- How to prioritise
- Setting the culture
- Execution
In this HOT Networking Event you’ll be guided through the commercial elements of business and how to stay on top of your finance and even skyrocket your profitability, with expert advice from a turnaround specialist. Learn what to focus on and how to remain goal oriented, with top tips and examples of the techniques you can implement.
This event is a must for any business owners, start-ups or freelancers looking to become more commercial and read numbers for business success.
Event Order:
- 8am-8.30am – Arrival & Breakfast
- 8:30am-9am – Welcome and Opening Pitches
- 9am – 9:30am – HOT Networking: Level-Up Your Business
- 9:30am-10am – Q&A and close
As ever, HOT Networking attendees are welcome to stay on after the event to use our atrium and co-working facilities for the rest of the day.
See you there!
Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Calderdale Networking November 4th
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation that has been connecting, supporting and representing local business for over 165 years.
Funded by and run solely for the interest of our members, we are the ‘go to’ organisation for businesses and the local voice. We help drive growth among businesses of all sizes across the region, offering support that’s relevant and adds value.
Join us for our bi-monthly Calderdale Business Network event at
Calderdale College
Friday 4th November from 08:00 to 10:00
The Event is Free of charge. For more information, including agenda and booking details, follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chamber-calderdale-networking-tickets-431571310407
For the full list of key events in Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield visit www.my-chamber.co.uk/events
Do Your Own Thing May/June start your own business course
Are you female, unemployed, living in West Yorkshire and have the right to live and work in the UK?
How would you like to Do Your Own Thing?
If you have an idea for a business and need some guidance on how to get it off the ground, this 14 week online course may be just the place to start.
Click for DYOT 2022 full information and testimonials
The course is free of charge to those meeting the criteria.
You will get flexible and tailored support to meet your own needs and circumstances.You will receive training on building self confidence and assertiveness, ways to turn your business idea into reality, the financial aspects of running a business and the all important managing the wellbeing aspect and work-life balance.
For more information or to book contact Louanne at SEE Ahead
e : louanne.roberts@seeahead.co.uk
t : 07980 292146
Become a Calderdale Market Trader
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Have you got a business idea that you are passionate about? Or do you already have a business and would like to expand or try it out in a different setting? If you want to test out your business idea in a low risk space which offers excellent support, look no further than Calderdale markets.
Calderdale is renowned for its collection of market towns and there’s never been a better time to join us, with plans in progress to invest millions of pounds across the borough with a large amount going into our markets. Whatever your reason for becoming a market trader, we are here to help you every step of the way.
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a market trader contact the markets team on 01422 393584 or email: marketsd@calderdale.gov.uk.Find out more here and watch one of our case studies here and here.
Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG – round 3) by February 28th
Calderdale businesses which have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions, or by the Omicron variant, may now be able to apply for grant support.
The latest round of Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funding is open to businesses which:
- have been severely impacted by COVID restrictions, or by issues relating to the Omicron variant,
- have also not previously had an ARG Severely Affected Top-up payment.
You need to apply before February 28th
For application criteria and to see what help is available to you, visit the Calderdale Council Grant page:
‘Start Your Own Business’ Drop In Sessions – December 2016
Can’t find a job or ever wondered how you could become self-employed/ start your own business but don’t know where to start or who to contact?
Why not check out the FREE monthly drop in sessions run by Eric Binns from Calderdale Council’s Business Support Team.
Click here to see upcoming sessions in December
Whether you are unemployed or employed, you are welcome to attend any session at any location and if you can’t make it to any of the sessions, please contact Eric to arrange a free 1 to 1 advice meeting on 01422 392222 or 07702 925493.
‘Start Your Own Business’ Drop In Sessions – October 2016
Can’t find a job or ever wondered how you could become self-employed/ start your own business but don’t know where to start or who to contact?
Why not check out the FREE monthly drop in sessions run by Eric Binns from Calderdale Council’s Business Support Team.
Click here to see upcoming sessions for October
Whether you are unemployed or employed, you are welcome to attend any session at any location and if you can’t make it to any of the sessions, please contact Eric to arrange a free 1 to 1 advice meeting on 01422 392222 or 07702 925493.
C&K Careers offers benefits advice and more to young people and adults aged 16+
C&K Careers Centre in Halifax is open to both young people and adults over the age of 16 and offers
- one-to-one Careers Guidance
- help with job, apprenticeship, course and training applications
- help dealing with redundancy
- benefits advice
- advice on setting up your own business and much more
Find out more about what the centre has to offer at www.ckcareersonline.org.uk or call today on 01484 225500 and ask for Halifax Centre.
‘Start Your Own Business’ Drop In Sessions – September 2016
Can’t find a job or ever wondered how you could become self-employed/ start your own business but don’t know where to start or who to contact?
Why not check out the FREE monthly drop in sessions run by Eric Binns from Calderdale Council’s Business Support Team. Whether you are unemployed or employed, you are welcome to attend any session at any location and if you can’t make it to any of the sessions,
Please contact Eric to arrange a free 1 to 1 advice meeting on 01422 392222 or 07702 925493.
Click here for upcoming sessions and start your own business
‘Start Your Own Business’ Drop In Sessions – July 2016
Can’t find a job or ever wondered how you could become self-employed / start your own business but don’t know where to start or who to contact?
Why not check out the FREE monthly drop in sessions run by Eric Binns from Calderdale Council’s Business Support Team. Whether you are unemployed or employed, you are welcome to attend any session at any location and if you can’t make it to any of the sessions.
Click here for sessions in July 2016
Please contact Eric to arrange a free 1 to 1 advice meeting on 01422 392222 or 07702 925493
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