Page 58 • The HERALD • 7th March 2024 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 28TH MARCH v ASK A PROFESSIONAL NFBP BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) have a really useful programme of business support and networking events, open to everybody and aimed at providing training for local businesses across a variety of essential skills. e programme includes a mix of both online and in person events - and many of them are free of charge. For the Business Support Hours you do need to book by 3pm on the day. You will then receive an email before the meeting starts with the Zoom meeting ID and password to enable you to join the meeting online. e next events are: Tuesday 12th March – 9.30am-11.30am - Marine & Maritime Sector Business Briefing Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road, Lymington. e UK has one of the largest marine and maritime sectors in Europe, employing more than 360,000 people and contributing £19 billion gross value added, with the Solent being right at the heart. Many marine and maritime businesses are based here in the New Forest, ranging from shipping, boat building and marine engineering. Get Tickets £9: www.n p.org.uk/event/ marine-maritime-sector-business-brie ng-2024/ Tuesday 12th March - 12noon-2pm - LinkedIn Local New Forest Gathering Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road, Lymington. Join the LinkedIn Local group for their monthly gathering, over lunch with sandwiches, sausage rolls, salads and a glass of Prosecco or so drink, hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. LinkedInLocal is a global movement to help you get to know the people behind the LinkedIn pro les. Get Tickets £17: www.n p.org.uk/ event/linkedin-local-new-forest-gathering-16/ Wednesday 13th March - 4pm-5pm – New Forest Business Support Hour A weekly informal one hour networking meeting – an opportunity to update each other on how your businesses are progressing, to meet new people and to ask each other questions in a relaxed setting. Free. Book at: www.n p.org.uk/event/new-forestbusiness-support-hour-129/#tribe-tickets Wednesday 20th March - 4pm-5pm – New Forest Business Support Hour A weekly informal one hour networking meeting – an opportunity to update each other on how your businesses are progressing, to meet new people and to ask each other questions in a relaxed setting. Free. Book at: www.n p.org.uk/event/new-forestbusiness-support-hour-130/#tribe-tickets Wednesday 13th March - 4pm-5pm – New Forest Business Support Hour A weekly informal one hour networking meeting – an opportunity to update each other on how your businesses are progressing, to meet new people and to ask each other questions in a relaxed setting. Free. Book at: www.n p.org.uk/event/new-forestbusiness-support-hour-129/#tribe-tickets Thursday 21st March – Social Media Update on Threads ey have a double feature on Threads for this month’s Social Media Update with Rebecca Wade from Purple Dog. Session 1 is on getting started with reads for business. Session 2 dives deeper into creating your content strategy for reads. You can book for one session or for both. Session 1: What is the Threads app and how does it work? (9.30am -11am) Launched in July 2023, the reads app has grown rapidly with over 137 million users so it could be a vital tool for your business. Part one will cover: • What is threads • How to access and create a threads account • How to set up your threads pro le • Navigating threads • Following accounts on threads • Understanding the threads feed • Content media you can use in threads • How to post your rst thread • How to delete a thread Session 2: Creating your content strategy for Threads (11.30am-1pm) Part 2 will dive into the best way to tackle threads for business success, content creation ideas and how to create conversation including: • How threads is di erent to other social media platforms so you can use it strategically • What makes a good thread? • What to post on threads; some content ideas • How to e ectively engage with other people’s content and encourage organic replies on your threads. If you’re looking to improve your knowledge of what reads is and how you should be using it, or just feel more con dent with its functionality this masterclass is for you. You can book for the introductory Session 1, for both sessions, or for the more advanced Session 2. Tickets: £15 per session. www.n p.org.uk/event/socialmedia-update-on-threads/#tribe-tickets Wednesday 27th March – 7.30am-9.30am - Business Breakfast Enjoy the monthly Business Breakfast in style with a networking breakfast at Chewton Glen. A morning spent at this stunning venue is the perfect way to start your day: with networking, a facilitated discussion and, of course, a fabulous breakfast! Tickets: £29. Book at: www.n p.org.uk/event/businessbreakfast-4/#tribe-tickets
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