08 March
Making the Internet work for your business
Symantec offices, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6UH
Monday 8th March, 9.00am start; lunch at 1:00 close 1:30pm

Learn more about the world of E-Commerce and how you can make it work for your business. Select two of the four seminars and walk away with some practical help to promote your business ahead of your competitors. Lots of networking opportunities so make sure you bring your business cards!

Choose 2 seminars to attend from:

1. Understanding how to use google to get people to notice your business online


2. How to ensure you protect your business on-line


3. How to get your website to convert browsers to buyers


4. How to use e-zines to retain your customers and bring in new ones

This event is free and includes buffet and refreshments.

To book click here (event title is '8th Mar IT Seminars Reading')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444


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20 April
Reading West Small Business Hustings
Little Heath School, Tilehurst, Reading
Tuesday 20th April, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start.

Chaired by Hillary Scott, Deputy Editor of Get Reading

Opportunity for local businesses to question all the parliamentary candidates standing in Reading West. Following the current MPs decision to stand down much media attention is focused on the result of this election

Free, includes refreshements.

To book click here (event title is '20th Apr Reading West Hustings')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

22 April
Rural Businesses in the North Wessex Downs
Hungerford Town Hall
Thursday 22nd April, 6.30pm - 9.30pm.

Hear about a new source of funding for farmers, foresters and rural businesses. Part of the Rural Development Programme for England with up to £50,000 available.

In partnership with the National Farmers Union. North Wessex Downs covers rural West Berks, Parts of Oxon south of Wantage and Didcot, Nth Hants and Wilts.

Refreshments provided

To book click here (event title is '22nd Apr Funding for Nth Wessex Down business')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

11 May
FSB Business Connections
LSQ2, Green Park, Reading
Tuesday 11th May, 9.00am - 11am

Informal networking event inc tea/coffee and pastries.

FSB members: £7.50
Non-members: £10.00

To book click here (event title is '11th May Business Connections Reading')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

13 May
How to get a press release published
Reading Chronicle offices
Thursday 13th May, 6.00pm for 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Part of the 'Catching the upturn' series of seminars, this workshop is to be held at the offices of the Reading Chronicle. You will work with local journalists who will give guidence and advice on writing a press release. There will be an opportunity for the best release submitted to the Chronicle to be printed.

Cost: TBC

Includes a buffet.

To book click here (event title is '13th Press Release Workshop')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

(Watch out for the next in the series in Sept)

20 May
Social Media Masterclass
Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre, Warren Farm, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 7UU
Thursday 20th May, 9.30am for 10.00am until 11.45am

Part of the 'Catching the upturn' series of seminars, the Master Class will be led by FSB member and PR guru, Nigel Morgan from Morgan PR, one of the Thames Valley’s foremost public relations consultancies. An entertaining speaker he is sure to inform and inspire in equal measure and comes highly recommended

FSB Members: £10.00
Non-members £12.50

Includes a buffet.

To book click here (event title is '20th May Social Media Masterclass')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444