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Partner Events Calendar

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre Partner events. 

Please note that these events take place at external venues.

For booking, or further information, follow the links listed below or call given numbers.

The Threat of Unchecked Computer Crime - University of Wolverhampton

Date: Thursday 17th May 2012
Time: 5.30 -7.45pm
Cost: Free (booking required)
Venue: MA Building, City Campus, University of Wolverhampton
To book: Further information and booking

Founder of Egg Plc and cybercrime expert, Tom llube, will deliver a lecture on the threat of unchecked computer crime as part of the University of Wolverhampton's Leading Lights Lecture Series.

Tom is currently Managing Director, Consumer Markets at Callcredit, the private equity back credit referencing agency, and founder of its new venture, Noddle, currently transforming the world of consumer credit reports.

Learn how to Tender Successfully - COGS with Innovation 1st, University of Wolverhampton

Date: Thursday 23rd May 2012
Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Cost: Free (booking required) includes working lunch
Venue: Orchard Room, Priorslee Hall, Telford Campus, University of Wolverhampton
To book: Call: 01902 321272 or email: enquiries@wolverhamptonbsc.com

Would you like to find out more about how to submit successful tenders, pre-qualification questionnaires and expressions of interest?

This interactive workshop is designed to introduce SMEs to the tendering process.  A free working lunch is provided plus a presentation about the Innovation 1st project (part-funded by ERDF).

Delegates will be asked to complete and return a pre event questionnaire.

This event is brought to you by COGS working in association with Innovation 1st and the University of Wolverhampton.

Please note change of rooming for the event.

IT Security for SMEs - IT Futures and Innovation 1st

Date: Thursday 24th May 2012
Time: 9.30am-12.45pm
Cost: Free (booking required)
Venue: Priorslee Hall, Telford Campus, University of Wolverhampton
To book: Online or email: abi.redmond@wlv.ac.uk

Is your IT secure?

This free event highlights the key issues within the IT Security Sector with specific attention paid to the threat to SMEs. The morning includes two presentations, networking opportunities and a tour of the Visualisation Centre and the NTAILS (New Technologies for Automatic Identification, Location and Sensing) Demonstration Centre.

This event is sponsored by Innovation 1st, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.  

Social Media Workshop - Media Cove at The City of Wolverhampton College

Date: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Time: 10.00am-4.00pm
Cost: £40.00 + booking fee
Venue: The City of Wolverhampton College, Paget Road Campus
To book: Online or call: Jenny Evans on 01902 834273 

Does Twitter send you into turmoil? Are you puzzled by Pinterest? Flummoxed by Facebook?

Social Media consultant Mar Dixon is leading this one day course aimed at simplifying social media; helping small businesses and organisations thrive online.

The focus will be on finding the appropriate approach for you and your organisation – ensuring that the right people have the correct responsibilities.

Introduction to Video Production - Media Cove at The City of Wolverhampton College

Date:  Thursday 7th - Friday 8th June 2012
Time: 10.00am-4.00pm (both days)
Cost: £60.00 + booking fee
Venue: The City of Wolverhampton College, Paget Road Campus
To book: Online or call: Jenny Evans on 01902 834273 

It has never been easier to create your own video marketing material.

This two-day Introduction to Video Production course will give you the skills needed to shoot, edit and upload your own quality video content. You’ll create your own short promotional video, ready to upload and embed on your website.

The course is ideal for SMEs looking to add video to their marketing toolbox whilst working to tight budgets.

Sales Skills with the Winning Business Academy® - University of Wolverhampton

Date: Tuesday 19th June 2012, 24th July 2012 and 4th September 2012
Time: Three half day sessions - 9am-1pm
Cost: £575 + VAT for the first 15 participants
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
To book: Further information and booking

Kick-start your sales skills with the Winning Business Academy®

In today's highly competitive environment, it's not always easy to grow the value of your sales.  Increased competitor activity, uncertain market conditions and changing customer needs can often prevent you from achieving your sales goals. 

This short, highly practical, course delivered by Winning Pitch has been accredited by the University of Wolverhampton.

Spaces are strictly limited, early booking is advised.

Social Media Marketing Strategy and Analytics - UKITA

Date: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Time: 12.15 - 4.30pm
Cost: £55 members, £65 non members
Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
To book: Online email sharon@blueorangemarketing.co.uk or call: 01902 845952

How do you measure effectiveness across your social media sites?

This practical workshop will cover setting objectives, different monitoring tools and how to use them smartly.  Delegates are required to bring laptops with wireless connectivity to implement some of the ideas during the course.?