Page 70 • The HERALD • 3rd October 2024 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 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: Wednesday 9th October - 9am-3pm - Business Skills Support Day A day of business skills support workshops to help you learn and to grow your business with the help of people who have been there and done it. Learn new skills, nd a mentor or just meet like-minded people and share experiences of people who understand the challenges of growing a business. You can also give back to the New Forest business community and share your own experiences. is business support day is open to all businesses in the New Forest – not just to members of NFBP or any other local organisation. You are all welcome. Workshops You can attend 1, 2, 3 or 4 workshops on the day – as well as an optional networking lunch a erwards. Every workshop is repeated 4 times, so you can attend in any order – or just attend one or two! 1. Finance – ask our expert panel any questions about business nance 2. Social Media – ask our expert panel any questions about how your business uses or should use social media 3. Skills & HR – ask our expert panel any questions about how to train and develop yourself and your team 4. Sales & Google Ads – ask our expert panel any questions about how to use Google Ads to increase sales Mini Expo Meet local businesses and organisations in our mini expo between your workshops or over lunch. Spaces are available to promote your business/ organisation. is event has been made possible by the Shared Prosperity Fund. Tickets £25. Buy from: www.n p.org. uk/event/business-skills-support-day/ Thursday 10th October – 9.30am-1pm - Marketing Masterclass on Instagram A double feature on Instagram for this Marketing Masterclass with Rebecca Wade from Purple Dog. Session 1 is on getting started with Instagram for your business. Session 2 dives deeper into Instagram strategies for business. You can book for one session or both. If you’re looking to improve your Social Media and want to feel more con dent with Instagram this masterclass is for you. You can book for the introductory Session 1, for both sessions, or for the more advanced Session 2. Ticket’s £19. Buy from: www.n p.org. uk/event/marketing-masterclass-oninstagram/ Tuesday 15th October - 5pm–7pm - LinkedIn Local New Forest Gathering, at Grove Place, Upton Lane, Nursling. Tickets £19. Wednesday 16th October , 4pm–5pm - New Forest New forest Business Support Hour Join in 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. You do need to book your FREE place 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. Wednesday 23rd October - 7.30am–9.30am - Business Breakfast at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa 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! At this session they welcome Paul Bennett, Visiting Executive at Winchester Business School, to discuss ‘Strategy Insights, exploring the inconvenient truths around strategy’. Tickets £29. Wednesday 23rd October - 4pm–5pm - New Forest New forest Business Support Hour Join in 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. You do need to book your FREE place 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. Wednesday 30th October - 4pm–5pm Continued on page 71
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