In this regular update I offer details on a selection of business and marketing events, courses and seminars taking place around the UK. There are also lots more to be found at Business Link as well as the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the British Library's Business & IP Centre

Free 1 to 1 Business Advice
Are you thinking of starting a business or are you already up and running? Are you confused about business planning, marketing, bookkeeping, personal development, access to finance, legal structures? Come along and speak to our free qualified business advisers every Thursday from 09.30-17.00 at Streatham Contact Centre, 2-8 Gracefield Gardens, Streatham, London SW16 2ST.
Cost: Free of charge. Further details on the GLE oneLondon website.

Business Advice Open Days
The Business Advice Open Day programme is the largest, cross government business support roadshow of its kind, dedicated to providing free information and support to your business.
Various dates and locations from September 2008 through March 2009.
Cost: Free of charge. See the Business Advice Day website for details.

How to Survive and Thrive in Business - No Matter What the Economic Outlook
This half-day event looks at why some businesses thrive while others fail during an economic downturn. The workshop will look at practical ways in which businesses can successfully trade through a recession.
19 November 2008 at Hilton Hotel, Croydon.
Cost: £20.00 inc VAT. Visit Business Link for booking details.

FashionExpo
This exhibition aims to bring together a variety of London-based manufacturers and designers to showcase the talent and quality of products available to retail buyers. Attendees will enjoy inspirational catwalk shows and free industry-led workshops, covering topics from ethical trading to exporting and effective production. Attendees will have access to expert advice and there will be ample opportunity for networking.
19 November 2008 at Business Design Centre, Islington, London NW1.
Cost: Free of charge. Further details on the Business Link website.

Rising to the Challenge - Meet the Award-Winning Innovative Women
This event will provide delegates with first-hand experiences of overcoming the challenges of getting a new product idea to market and establishing a young business.
19 November 2008 at British Library Business & IP Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.
Cost: £37.00 (may be subject to VAT). Further information at Business Link

Setting Up a Limited Company
This workshop will explain how to form a limited company and outline the obligations that go with it.
Date: 20 November 2008 at Stamford Street, London SE1. Organised by HM Revenue & Customs.
Cost: Free of charge. To book, visit Business Link

Local Opportunities from London 2012
This workshop will provide delegates with tips on writing winning proposals and how to make businesses stand out from the crowd.
Date: 21 November 2008 at Antoinette Hotel, Kingston upon Thames. Organised by GO South GO / London Development Agency / Croydon Council.
Cost: Free of charge. See Business Link for full details and additional course dates.

Punch Above Your Weight
This afternoon event will show delegates how to effectively market their business or product online.
Date: 28 November 2008 at Wormwood Street, London EC2.
Cost: £85.00 + VAT. Visit the Business Link site for booking details.

Becoming Self-Employed
This event provides delegates with an introduction to tax, National Insurance, VAT and record keeping.
17 December 2008 at Thames Street, Staines. Organised by HM Revenue & Customs.
Cost: Free of charge. More details at Business Link

Business Mapping Seminar
This seminar will show delegates how to use mind maps as a business tool. It will cover planning and organising, problem solving and decision making.
4 February 2009 at Bonhill House, London EC2. Organised by Illumine Training.
Cost: £225.00 + VAT. See Business Link for full details.

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