Small businesses can find accessing training and knowledge challenging. Experts in their own field, they may find employing staff or promoting themselves effectively time consuming and fraught with problems.
The University of Wolverhampton, working in partnership with Shropshire based COGS, has developed a series of six one-day workshops designed specifically for small businesses. The workshops will cover essential topics including finance, employing staff and marketing through to workshops designed to help businesses take the next step encompassing social media, tendering and lean office techniques. Some of these have run successfully in the past.
The first workshop on 18thSeptember will provide a grounding in how social media can effectively give a business high profile at a global level with minimal cost. Delegates will be guided through setting-up social media accounts and given an overview of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+ amongst others. Other topics covered will include the importance of social media policies within the workplace. The workshop is led by Phil Oakley, Managing Director of Outserve Ltd. Phil has worked with many businesses of all sizes helping them to improve their online profile.
Marc Fleetham, Director Business Solutions Department said: The University is pleased to be working with COGS trying to help smaller businesses gain knowledge in areas they find challenging. The workshops not only provide expert knowledge but also the opportunity to form relationships with other businesses and strengthen networks. This is a unique opportunity to access expert knowledge at a very reasonable cost.
The workshops can be booked individually at £50 per workshop, or as a series at a cost of just £200 for 6 full-day sessions, which represents a significant cost saving of £100.
To find out more and book visit: http://www.wolverhamptonbsc.com/grow-your-business
call: 01902 321 272 or email: [email protected]