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Here are the latest news and blog posts for Creative Shropshire Events.
Free one-to-one advice clinics for creative businesses
Submitted by Steve on Wed, 18/08/2010 - 15:38.Business Link West Midlands is holding a series of FREE one-to-one advice clinics for creative businesses in Shropshire. During the session you will be able to discuss with an adviser a range of issues which maybe affecting your business, including:
How to reach more customers
Making the most of your money
Identifying ways of streamlining your business processes
Keeping up-to-date with the law
Maximising the sales of your work
And much more. . .
28th September 2010
The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP
Times Slots Available:
09.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am - 12.00pm
13.00pm - 14.00pm
14.00pm - 15.00pm
15.00pm - 16.00pm
16.00pm - 17.00pm
1st October 2010
Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5DG
Times Slots Available:
09.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am - 12.00pm
13.00pm - 14.00pm
14.00pm - 15.00pm
15.00pm - 16.00pm
16.00pm - 17.00pm
4th October 2010
Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9PS
Times Slots Available:
09.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am - 12.00pm
13.00pm - 14.00pm
14.00pm - 15.00pm
15.00pm - 16.00pm
16.00pm - 17.00pm
7th October 2010
Louise House, Roman Road, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JN
Times Slots Available:
09.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am - 12.00pm
12.30pm - 13.30pm
13.30pm - 14.30pm
14.30pm - 15.30pm
15.30pm - 16.30pm
To book a session please call 01743 252305 or email sarah.rollason@shropshire.gov.uk, stating your preferred venue and time slot.
As these appointments are free of charge, we expect them to be taken quickly. Time slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Make sure you don't miss out - reserve yours today!
Wanted: Olympic Torch Designers
Submitted by Steve on Wed, 04/08/2010 - 11:43.The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), in partnership with the Design Council, is looking for an expert team to create remarkable, memorable and visionary torches that represent the very best of our nation as the UK begins its Olympic and Paralympic celebrations with the Torch Relays in the summer of 2012. Over 8,000 torches will be produced, and used by the thousands of Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic flame across the UK.
As part of the process, the Design Council is assisting LOCOG in encouraging the best and most appropriately experienced design, engineering and manufacturing businesses to register their interest in this challenge.
In the first instance, LOCOG and the Design Council are encouraging businesses with a track record of creating and producing iconic consumer or industrial products to register their interest on the CompeteFor website (www.competefor.com) which is the online ‘dating agency’ for matching potential suppliers with Games-related business opportunities. CompeteFor allows for an open and transparent procurement process and enables businesses to have access to all relevant business opportunities between now and 2012 – for both LOCOG and the Olympic Delivery Authority.
The Design Council is also assisting designers in registering their interest with background information and guidance on the process that can be accessed at www.designcouncil.org.uk/olympictorch.
Ignore China at your peril...
Submitted by Steve on Thu, 08/07/2010 - 09:55.Creative Shropshire members are invited to UKITA Shropshire's next Unplugged event next week. Steve Ashdown from Phoot Creative, Chairman of the Creative Shropshire network, has been actively developing business links with China to help the Chinese to do business here and vice versa, see www.phoot.com/china for more information... English translation on the right!
We hear so much about the impact of Chinese busines and now is your opportunity to hear first hand how a local dynamic business has been taking advantage of the opportunities.
Unplugged Event, 14th July @ 6.30pm.
Title: Ignore China at your peril...
Presenter: Steve Ashdown (Director, Phoot Creative)
Venue: The Cock Hotel, Wellington
Food: Amazing Shropshire Pork Pies, Chips etc
Cost: £4
Itinerary
1) What is this China thing? The Strtegic view.
2) Why did Phoot decide to do something with China.
3) Views on working with China in the IT Sector.
4) The importance of Guanxi - relationships, contracts and trust.
5) Conclusion.
6) Q&A
This is starting to get booked up so please email Edward Bedell (edward@interpulse.co.uk) to confirm attendance. There was a record attendance at UKITA Shropshire's last event and this is looking to be even more popular.
Shrewsbury Sixth Form Art & Design Show
Submitted by infosol on Tue, 01/06/2010 - 10:32.The Shrewsbury Sixth Form Art & Design Show Private View is on Wednesday 9th June 6pm to 8pm, and open for viewing on the 10th and 11th June between 9am and 4pm.
2010 Chamber Awards - Now Open to Application
Submitted by infosol on Wed, 17/03/2010 - 17:04.Awards are available in the following categories:
- Business of the Year.
- Award for Innovation Through Technology.
- Most Promising New Business.
- Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Achievement in International Business.
- Award for Excellence in People Development.
- The Green Award.
- Excellence in Customer Service.
Entry is exclusive to UK-accredited Chamber of Commerce members and winners may be requested to participate in post-event publicity.
The overall winner will receive £50,000, and previous winners have experienced year-round exposure from the awards programme, including appearances on TV.
The 2010 closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June.
5th National Conference Supporting Creative Industries
Submitted by infosol on Wed, 17/03/2010 - 16:59.This conference will bring together thought leaders from government, industry and education to get information about the latest creative industry skills needs and discover new opportunities for collaboration in support of them.
Delegates at the conference will:
- Review progression routes in to the creative and cultural industries and the role FE and HE can play
- Learn how FE and HE institutions can contribute more to the creative economy through supporting the development of new business models
- Get the latest on digital developments in the creative industries and the contribution education can make
- Receive practical guidance on work placements for students, and how they can get involved with employers in the creative sector
- Discuss the latest research on creative graduate destination data
Speakers include:
- David Worthington, Acting Chairman, Creative & Cultural Skills
- Elizabeth Rouse, Pro-Rector, University of the Arts London (UAL)
- Professor Stuart Bartholomew, Principal, Arts University College at Bournemouth
- David Clews, Co-Director, Higher Education Academy Art Design Media Subject Centre
- Jeremy Davenport, Deputy Director, Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
- Professor Elaine Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
- Professor Jonathan Briggs, Professor of eCommerce, Kingston University and Founder, Hyper Island
Save Tuesday 15 June in your diary!
Register your place
Register and find out more now at www.neilstewartassociates.com/se239
For more information and the latest agenda call Laura Brownlee on 020 7324 4372
or e-mail laura.brownlee@neilstewartassociates.co.uk
Applications Now Welcomed for The Pitch 2010
Submitted by infosol on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 10:28.The Pitch is an annual competition which aims to find the UK's most exciting and innovative small companies and entrepreneurial talent. Entrants must pitch their business idea to a panel of industry experts who will scrutinise business concepts and presentation skills, searching for the best of the best.
Successful entrepreneurs will be chosen from five regions to present their product or service, with five winners plus a wildcard entry selected to go through to a live grand final in London. Business ideas may be in any field; however, the judges will assess all pitches by looking for innovation, engagement with customers, sound financial and business planning, and an understanding of where the opportunities exist in the market for the product or service.
In 2009, the winning entrepreneur received a package of business support prizes worth £50,000. For 2010, Sift Media has announced that it aims to compile a larger and more comprehensive package for the winner, which is to be announced in due course. Every entrant who takes part in The Pitch will receive expert advice on their business idea, guidance on their business plan and access to a range of business resources available from The Business Factory website. Each finalist will also receive extensive media coverage.
To enter, businesses must be based in the UK, established for less than three years at the time of entry and employ no more than 20 members of staff.
The deadline for entries to The Pitch 2010 is 15 June 2010.
The contest will fully begin after this date, with regional heats being held in Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham and London on the following dates:
- Bristol: 21 June 2010.
- Liverpool: 1 July 2010.
- London: 15 July 2010.
- Edinburgh: 29 July 2010.
- Birmingham: 5 August 2010.
Being Successful in the IT Business
Submitted by infosol on Wed, 24/02/2010 - 16:10.Please see the attached flyer for details.
Invitation to Business Launch of ADVANCE
Submitted by infosol on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:57.HM Revenue & Customs Business Advice day - 11th March
Submitted by infosol on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 09:56.The daywill be focussed on helping new and existing businesses who might be interested to find out more about :
- Income tax
- Self-assessment
- Vat & vat online services
- PAYE
There's a range of seminars taking place throughout the day and people interested need to book on-line and should be directed to
http://www.businessadviceday.gov.uk/events/Seminars.aspx?EventID=1131
