Business... How to?

Taking your programmes & training online (SessionID: 80001)

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What types of businesses might benefit from offering what they do online?

• Those offering 1-2-1 sessions (therapy, coaching, mentoring)
• Those working with small groups 8 people or less
• Those offering online learning and education
• Those wanting to share ideas and discussions between people

The appeal...

1. Widen ability to participate across spatial distances
2. No one has to travel anywhere
3. No venue costs
4. Less impact on the environment
5. Can be recorded and reused in other ways

The challenges...

• You will need to learn new things
• Reworking and adapting content for online
• Being comfortable with virtual delivery
• A reliable / effective working environment (equipment)

Covered : We will be looking at the wide variety of activities that can be delivered online and which platforms might work best for each. What you will need in terms of (1) Applications (2) Skills (3) Resources, to be able to offer your services.

Includes :

• Introduction to different Video Platforms, pros and cons
• Explore how "online" could work for your business
• Different pricing models and options for delivering online programmes / sesssions
• How can you get up and running for minimum investment

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Every business can make use of Video in what they do. For some there might be tutorial options or 1-2-1 sessions, for others coaching and for some, it could be interviewing and sharing information. Whichever it is, Interactive real time video conferencing is an extremely powerful tool.

Many who previously believed that their business wouldn't translate to online now realise it was a mindset issue and that it is just different. Learning how to move your business online opens up scope to work with the people you want to... even if they are in a different part of the world...

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• How it will help grow your business without growing the costs
• Which parts of your business could be adapted for online or how you could complement your offering with new ideas
• What you would need to put in place to get up and running

Who will benefit?

If you run different courses, 1-2-1 sessions, therapy workshops or training then you will probably have experienced spending a lot of time and effort only to find a few people turn up.

This can be hugely demoralising especially when there are hire costs involved, travelling and other expenses.

By utilising what you already have in place (or with minimum investment) plus learning a few new skills and introducing some new ideas and lateral thinking a whole new world of opportunity will open up. Come take a look!

Kickstarter Series - Week 1 (SessionID: 80002)

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This is an "Enquiry Learning Session" that consists of 3 x 90 minute sections each with a 30 minute break.

Each session will tackle a specific aspect of getting your realistic plans and goals aligned to your vision :-

• What are your big life visions?
• What is the plan for the next 12 months?
• What other areas need to be considered?
• What are your constraints?

Covered : In this practical session we will be exploring the Vision for where you are going. The guiding principles and values that you want to hold yourself accountable for... Parts of your life that are need of attention and may well impact the vision / plans you would like to implement.

Includes : Innovating around the following

• Building a clear vision for each element of what you do
• Mapping of time spent supporting the visions and other activities
• What constraints and areas of the next 12 months will affect things
• Dividing the next 12 months into manageable blocks
• Milestones and devising your plan(s)

Duration : 3 x 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Most of us continue to work in our businesses and rarely take the time to come up for breath or take stock of what we are doing and question whether it is heading in the direction we want.

Often we can follow a path which isn't quite what we wanted but meets other needs (financial) and yet compromises us...

During these sessions we have chance to reflect on what we are doing. Every single one of us could do with a chance to Work On the business and these "Learning Sessions" will give us a chance to do just that but in a holistic and interactive way.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• A greater understanding of what drives you
• Your guiding principles and values
• Areas of your life that might need alignment for happiness
• Concise visions not just for the next 12 months but beyond that
• Milestones and timescales
• Energy and excitement looking forward to your year ahead

Who will benefit?

If you are running a small business, community group or charity this "Learning session" will provide space for you to reflect and engage with new perspectives and ideas for the coming year.

If you are a bit down because last year didn't turn out how you wanted (or previous years either for that matter) ... then come try a different approach... nothing will change if you don't change.

Anyone looking for inspiration and perhaps a more holistic view of taking their business and life forward...

... those wishing to align their business with more fun and more happiness...

Kickstarter Series - Week 2 (SessionID: 80003)

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This is an "Enquiry Learning Session" that consists of 3 x 90 minute sections each with a 30 minute break.

3 sessions that enable you to build a powerful Infrastructure to support and deliver the Vision and plans from Week 1 :-

• Session 1 : Audit your current colateral
• Session 2 : Focus on your Tribe, how and where will you grow it
• Session 3 : What will you need in place to share & engage?

Covered : In these practical sessions we will be aligning your vision and goals with the necessary tools to help you deliver them.

Includes : Innovating around the following

• Do you have existing colateral that is helping or hindering your message
• Every single connection that we have has a purpose. Are people falling through the cracks? Have you a strategy to build your personal community?
• Which tools can you use to effectively communicate with your connections?
• Where are your skills gaps and how can you overcome them?

Duration : 3 x 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Having a vision and a goal is one thing, ensuring that every hour you spend is as effective as it can be is another. Ensuring you are organised with a supportive infrastructure can assist in delivering for you. For that we need both an understanding of what is available and a strategy that works for us.

These sessions are designed to take a look at whether what we have is suitable for our refined audience. How we are going to 'connect' and 'engage' with our growing personal community... and... the best tools to start implementing to get our goals into overdrive... right away!

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• Where you need to upgrade your collateral
• New ideas that you can introduce into your arsenal
• How each connection you make can be filed easily so that you keep them updated and maintain contact efficiently
• The tools are out there which you could consider introducing to optimise your communication, share information, and engage with your personal community.

Who will benefit?

Working out which tools and services you need to grow your business / community organisation are some of the biggest challenges we face

If you are confused as to

• Whether what you currently have is going in the right direction... or
• You know what you want to do, just haven't found a way to do it yet..
• or... you feel you are going round in circles and nowhere fast
• You feel you are working way to hard for scant rewards

Please do come and join us...

... making it much easier to make a big impact...

Kickstarter Series - Week 3 (SessionID: 80004)

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This is an "Enquiry Learning Session" that consists of 3 x 90 minute sections each with a 30 minute break.

3 practical sessions that will bring about the clarity of purpose you need for the coming year.

Week 3 :-

• Session 1 : Creating your compelling story
• Session 2 : Where are you going to engage and why
• Session 3 : Finalising your plan for success

Covered : In these practical sessions your vision and goals are translated into a compelling story along with a strategy for growing your tribe that enables you to fulfil your plans for the coming year.

Includes : Innovating around the following

• You are unique, your experiences and journey are one of a kind, it's been a heroic journey so far... so let's tell your story
• Where will you focus on sharing your story? Who will you talk too? Where? ... and what extra resources will you need?
• Writing down a flexible plan, being accountable and maximising our potential to deliver for ourselves

Duration : 3 x 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

The enthusiasm of creating a vision, setting goals and working on the infrastructure to support can quickly diminish if we don't 'take action'.

If you need to 'get out there and start talking to people' then Week 3 of the Kickstarter series is for you.

When you get excited about your own story the magic starts to happen. Energy, Enthusiasm, Purpose and belief combine to provide an unstoppable momentum.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• How to create an engaging and compelling story that you find exciting and want to share
• Where is it best to optimise your activities to ensure your goals are met
• Measurement and accountability so that momentum is continued throughout the next steps of your journey

Who will benefit?

It is lonely running your own business. It is simultaneously both the most exciting and yet the most challenging thing most of us do. Ensuring that you are equipped with tools to maximise your resilience and have the resources to fulfil your mission is essential.

If you ...

• Struggle to convey what makes you unique
• Your messages are being lost in the noise of today's business
• You need to be held accountable to get things done

Please do come and join us...

... the world needs your light to shine brightly...

Practical use of Google Sheets (SessionID: 80005)

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Spreadsheets are a powerful tool. In this "Learning Session" we will explore how simple techniques can take a lot of the hard work out of managing a whole range of processes that can be found in businesses and community groups.

We will be looking at

• Expenses & Purchases
• Managing subscriptions or clients
• Looking at how your business is performing

4 Simple sheets which with a little bit of know how can turn a real chore into something you look forward to doing (maybe a slight exaggeration)

Covered : We'll be taking a look at 5 features that are built into Google Sheets that can turn this free tool into a powerful and flexible management engine for you.

Includes :

• Connecting information across sheets and documents to reduce time and effort. Enter data once.
• How to minimise data errors and improve accuracy
• Automate cell entry with lookup tables
• Filtering information to provide powerful analysis / reports

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Most of us can use a spreadsheet, but do we really know the power of what they can do?

This "Learning session" is about opening the spreadsheet box and providing a glimpse into what is possible. Tasks that can take hours can be simplified into minutes as we let the power behind spreadsheets do the work.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• How to take the hard work out of the drudgery of managing the numbers in your business
• How by entering data once only you can get a tight handle on how your business is doing that is bang up to date
• How by putting some thought in "up front" about the information you need to manage what you do, you can get all the statistics and reporting at the touch of a button

Who will benefit?

If you are familiar with Spreadsheets but want to learn how to make more use of the functions built into Google Sheets (Free to use spreadsheet application) then this "Learning Session" is for you.

If you are running a business and want to get control of the finances before they 'get out of control' then this "Learning Session" is ideal for you.

If you want to find out how you can save time and money by simply being smarter with spreadsheets... then this "Learning Session" is for you...

Starting a Project or Business? (SessionID: 80006)

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When you start a business or a new project there are a lot of considerations that need to be taken into account.

Just getting the name right for your new venture can be a bit tricky as we have to consider whether Social Media accounts will be required, as well as domain names and of course 'companies house', if it's going to be a traditional business type.

During this "Learning Session" we will be visiting many of the aspects that are encountered in the early stages with a view to avoiding spending any unnecessary money... this will include

• What kind of organisation should your venture be?
• How are you going to approach marketing?
• How do you intend to manage things both financial and admin?
• What will you need to ask others to do for you?
• Is this going to be a team effort?

Today it is easier to start a project than ever before but coupled with that attraction there is far more to learn as well.

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to get your questions answered and help you to develop a roadmap which works for you and what you are looking to do.

Includes :

• What's involved with the Company / Project set up and name of it
• Technology: Domain Names, Social Media, Websites, Blogging platforms
• Finances: Systems and control
• Admin: What tools will you use to file document, pictures, videos
• Skills: Where the skills gaps are and how they are to be plugged
• Resources: What else specific to your project might you need?

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

It is very easy when you are excited about a brand new project or business to start getting on and doing things. But it is prudent before throwing yourself 'all in' to just take stock... this is exactly what this "Learning Session" is about.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• What is needed right now, and what can wait for a while longer
• By making some good choices early on, things will be much easier later on. Especially with growth and scaling
• That most of what you are going to need at the start of your new adventure can be either free or very low cost
• Where to find a ton of FREE support and help... We can all help each other to succeed. Collaboration not competition, Abundance not Scarcity... and... we can all help each other to win... You are not alone!

Who will benefit?

If you have already started a small business or even a solo business then this "Learning Session" will be invaluable. Often all we have to go on is advice from people at Networking... lots of expensive blind alleys there.

If you have an "idea" for a business or project and want to make sure you start off on the right track... then this "Learning Session" is for you!

If you have been running a business or a project for a while and just want to get some tips and rock solid unbiased advice... then please join us.

Get organised with Bookmark menus (SessionID: 80007)

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Most of us have regular Internet resources that we go too time after time. Browser bookmarks can provide a convenient and easy navigation system that allows you to organise your online resources effectively

This saves time and effort and can become an effective working environment with everything at your finger tips. This can also be portable across devices so just by logging in you access your work space wherever you are.

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to plan and execute a menu system for your business...

Includes :

• Identifying all the resources you often use
• Setting up folders and sub folders to suit your business
• Adding and editing Bookmarks
• Moving bookmarks around
• Accessing bookmarks and your environment from other devices

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Half the battle with getting organised is getting started. Once the first few folders are in place and you begin to experience how amazing it is to have things organised at last it will revolutionise the way you do things online.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• That being organised is simple
• That with a little bit of forethought and planning everything will be at your fingertips
• You can scale your resources easily... and still keep it all under control. No more scanning long lists to find things!
• Once set up... your organisation goes wherever you go

Who will benefit?

If you access a variety of online services... and find yourself often searching, typing things over and over or... wishing you'd remembered to save / make a not of something you found... then this session will make you life much easier.

1. Social Media... FB (... and groups, pages), Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram
2. Online services. Banking, Paypal
3. Tools such as Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Canva
4. Project filing shortcuts
5. Websites
6. Discussion Groups and Forums
7. Marketing colateral
8. Filing cabinet for useful links / resources

Success without Selling (SessionID: 80008)

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Most of us have learned our business skills from people who operated businesses in the 20th Century. The world is very different today and what applied then may not work in today's world.

In this "Learning Session" we will explore why things are very different today and how we can align ourselves with the 21st century approach to business... the good news is that Selling is over!

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to take a look at why things are different today, the trends, and how to approach business in this century.

Includes :

• What worked last century
• Why it's all changed
• How competition is giving way to collaboration (teamwork)
• Why Pull (attraction) marketing is superseding Broadcasting
• Why making friends is so very important

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Most of us don't like selling. Most of us think we're rubbish at selling. Most of us would prefer it if those people that like our services or products and want to enjoy what we have to offer are either recommended to us... or... find us themselves.

That's what this learning session is all about. How can you create a way of working that brings people to you... so you can focus on what you do... not learning how to be a master salesperson.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• The 3 most important actions you must take
• The new 4 P's of marketing
• Ideas then when adopted for your business will ensure it is sustainable and continues to grow in whichever way you wish
• Why technology is vital to underpin your success

Who will benefit?

If you are frustrated that your self promotion is not bringing in the results you want... this session is for you.

If you want to grow your business and are looking for opportunities to scale

If you are tired of working alone and would love to start playing as a team...

Accept Payments Online (SessionID: 80009)

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Taking payments online is now a relatively simple process... but deciding which 'payment processor' to use is often confusing and then working out how to actually insert a 'payment link or button' so you get paid can be a challenge too!

During this "Learning Session" we will be looking at the payment options available and using PayPal as the example to add payment option to a simple website

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to get your questions answered and help you to develop a roadmap which works for you and what you are looking to do.

Includes :

• The mechanics of how payment is taken online
• Some of the payment methods and payment processors that are available
• What you will need to consider when taking payment
• Practical session of putting a product into Paypal and inserting into a website

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

If you want to make it easy for your clients to pay for your products or services then adding payment options onto your online collateral can take away much of the hard work.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• How the payment process actually works
• Some of the main payment processing organisations out there and their pros and cons
• The different payment approaches that are available and how they might fit into your business model
• How you can easily add products and services to any online resource in minutes and start collecting payments today

Who will benefit?

If you run a business and you have Products people can buy, Group or 1-2-1 workshops / training / consulting sessions that people can book... then this "Learning Session" will help you to seamlessly take payments via email, a website, or via social media.

Visions and Goals (SessionID: 80010)

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Goals empower us to get things done. Vision is the direction and meaning we give our life and determines what things are on the list to be done.

If these two things can be synchronised then we have a recipe for a fulfilling life, both in the short term and the long.

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to explore your visions and goals

Includes :

• What are the visions for your life... have you thought about it?
• Are there clues in your history
• Are the actions you are taking now supporting your vision?
• What is a goal?
• Components of your goals

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Sometimes we set ourselves up for a tough time before we start. In order to create a valuable goal you have to plan it... take action... adjust... go again.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• What you will need for a goal to be realised
• Accountability - the worst type, to yourself?
• Personal Goals, Life Goals, Business Goals... there are many types of goals
• Why do people often not 'get the goal' ... what stops them?

Who will benefit?

If you find your self constantly saying...

• I must do my goals....
• I've got goals but they need some work...
• I don't believe in goals...
• Goals don't work with what I do...

Maybe you should come along and reframe goals... whatever they look like, and whatever approach works for you... we all use goals in one form or another.

Business Planning (SessionID: 80011)

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So you now know what you want to do... how do you make it happen?

A business plan is not just a spreadsheet with some numbers along with a guesstimate at how much profit you will make...

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to cover the different elements of what makes up a business plan

Includes :

• Mission
• Vision
• Goals
• Strategies for growth
• Tasks, Projects, Actions
• Crunching the numbers

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

When we create a Business Plan often the most important part about it, is that we start to believe we are going to make it happen... and you can see that it will work and is achievable.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• Why do you need a business plan?
• What are the components of a business plan?
• Which parts of the plan are needed for your business?

Who will benefit?

The majority of people running micro and small businesses are doing so for the very first time.

Often we are told we must do a business plan and we are given a basic framework... if you don't have the basics of a business plan... then this Learning Session is for you.

GDPR - What do I need to do? (SessionID: 80012)

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Practically what do I need to do for my business?

It's all very well looking at the guidelines from ICO but "What do you need to do for your business?" ... each business is very different, so this session is for small groups (maximum 8 people) to help implement the relevant bits for what you do.

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to explore each participants business. The key elements that relate to you. Suggestions and guidelines for getting the job done

Includes :

• Why are they bringing in GDPR
• A summary of what it is
• Why actually this is a good thing (double edged sword)
• The parts we will all need to do
• Some other parts which may or may not be necessary

Download ICO 12 point checklist

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Most of us are not Technology people, and even those that are often dislike the idea of managing data. After the 25th May 2018 we must all take more responsibility for what Data we hold. This session is about taking a look at your business and getting clarity on what you specifically need to do regarding this legislation.

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• A list of things that you will need to do to get compliant
• How this will change our approach to marketing forever
• How you could adjust what you do to create new ways of achieving the same thing but additionally bring new ideas into your business

Who will benefit?

Anyone who is running a business or... any organisation in fact... Charities, CIC's, Associations... all need to look at what they do and implement GDPR

If you are not sure what to do about GDPR and are getting worried or concerned about the hype... then come along this is for you

If you are confused about how GDPR affects you... and know that after the 25th May 2018 you 'might' be exposed then come along this is for you

21st Century techniques to grow your business (SessionID: 80013)

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Where do you start when thinking about growing your business?

Blogging, Newsletters, Surveys, Social Media, Networking, websites... how can we combine all these tools into a useful platform for what we do... where do you start?

Covered : In this "Learning Session" we're going to find out how you can bring the above together to support your vision for your business

Includes :

• What is available to support growing our business?
• What traditional marketing functions do these tools perform?
• What are your competency levels with the various tools?
• How can you use these tools as part of your marketing jigsaw puzzle?

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

You may want to send out newsletters but how does that fit in with writing a blog? What about your website? ... how should I work all of this in with Social Media?

What you will learn :- below a list of things you will learn

• How linking the different platforms can accelerate your visibility
• How you can easily re-purpose content, engage a new audience and save time
• What works for you? Each business is different this isn't one size fits all
• Where you need to spend more time, and where you need to pick up new skills
• How if we work together we can compound and expedite our growth

Who will benefit?

If you are spending a lot of time online and not really seeing the rewards for the time spent then this might be for you

If you have been sending out newsletters or writing a blog as individual exercises but would like improve on the results then this could be for you

If you are beginning your business (or early into it) and want to know how you could be 'effective' right from the get go... then this could be for you