E-commerce Day

E-commerce Day http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:15:38 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Croydon SME Awards 2010 http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm?feature=1027712&postid=544556 The Croydon SME Awards 2010 An award ceremony to recognise the young and mature entrepreneurs within Croydon. The Croydon SME Awards ceremony not only celebrates the achievements of our business community but also inspires those just starting out and those who are considering starting a business venture or social enterprise. The awards ceremony for many will be the first step towards bringing their enterprise to a wider global audience that not only will they celebrate them, but also consider collaborations/joint ventures and exchange of services. The event will aim to highlight some of the issues growing businesses face and provide solutions not only on the day but also as an ongoing support process. The event will encourage economic development and support a collaborative working ethos between local and international businesses. Nominate Your Business for an Award Categories Include: * New Creative Business (Innovative concepts/Ideas) * Young Business Minds (Young Entrepreneurs) * Social Enterprise Award * Women in Business * Croydon's Best Boss Find out more about the nominations and how to apply at our Pre-Awards Showcase & Workshops Thrsday 4th November CVA Resource Centre 82 London Road CR0 2TB 9:30 - 4pm 4:00 - 8pm Present your enterprise to a wider audience and promote yourself. Some businessess may feel unsure about whether they qualify to be considered for a nomination or that there is nothing special enough about their enterprise... Well... we've designed this day specifically to address those points and give you all the info you need to make the decision that's best for you.. We've even added some additonal workshops that will help you to develop your enterprise further. Such as Setting up a business / Finance / Building your workforce / Volunteers and more An award ceremony to recognise the young and mature entrepreneurs within Croydon.

The Croydon SME Awards ceremony not only celebrates the achievements of our business community
but also inspires those just starting out and those who are considering starting a business venture or social enterprise.

The awards ceremony for many will be the first step towards bringing their enterprise to a wider global audience
that not only will they celebrate them, but also consider collaborations/joint ventures and exchange of services.

The event will aim to highlight some of the issues growing businesses face and provide solutions not only on the day
but also as an ongoing support process. The event will encourage economic development and support a collaborative
working ethos between local and international businesses.

Nominate Your Business for an Award

Categories Include:

* New Creative Business (Innovative concepts/Ideas)
* Young Business Minds (Young Entrepreneurs)
* Social Enterprise Award
* Women in Business
* Croydon's Best Boss

Find out more about the nominations and how to apply at our

Pre-Awards Showcase & Workshops
Thrsday 4th November
CVA Resource Centre
82 London Road
CR0 2TB
9:30 - 4pm
4:00 - 8pm

Present your enterprise to a wider audience and promote yourself.

Some businessess may feel unsure about whether they qualify to be considered for a nomination
or that there is nothing special enough about their enterprise... Well... we've designed this day specifically
to address those points and give you all the info you need to make the decision that's best for you..
We've even added some additonal workshops that will help you to develop your enterprise further.

Such as Setting up a business / Finance / Building your workforce / Volunteers and more

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:15:38 GMT 30413617EE18D98B791AF2506CA9D4A2 South London Business E-Commerce Workshops http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm?feature=1027712&postid=193402 E-Commerce Workshops - 16th March 2010 A range of E-Commerce workshops covering the following topics: Search Engine Optimisation Time: 9:30am - 11:30am Venue: Jury's Inn Hotel Croydon Cost: free of charge Experience: You will need to have a website for this workshop Description: Is your website not reaching its maximum potential? This workshop will educate you and equip you with the information on how to get a good quality score factor and develop the best optimisation techniques. Introduction to the Web & E-Commerce Time: 9:30am - 11.30am Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon Cost: Free of charge This workshop gives an overview of e commerce and how a website relates to it. Topic areas that will be covered are:- * What is a website and how does it work * What is e commerce * Does your business need a website * What website is right for you and how to market your website * How to build your website and the information and content you will need. * Search Engine Optimization * How to keep your website fresh and up to date Jargon Busting Time: 9:30am - 11:30am Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon Cost: Free of charge Description: Translating internet jargon into plain english. Social Networking Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon Cost: Free E-Mail Marketing Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Jury's Inn Croydon Cost: Free This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the power and importance of email marketing as an essential tool to attract new customers and to retain existing ones. Overview of the content will be:- * What is email marketing? Permission based SPAM. Benefits of email marketing * Database or contact list. Why and how to build a contact list * How to email market. What tools are needed. Campaign mail. Auto responders * Content of email for marketing purposes * Use of graphics in marketing messages * Use of video To book onto any of these workshops please contact the events team on 020 8253 4293 or e-mail events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk

E-Commerce Workshops - 16th March 2010
A range of E-Commerce workshops covering the following topics:

Search Engine Optimisation
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Jury's Inn Hotel Croydon
Cost: free of charge
Experience: You will need to have a website for this workshop

Description:
Is your website not reaching its maximum potential? This workshop will educate you and equip you with the information
on how to get a good quality score factor and develop the best optimisation techniques.

Introduction to the Web & E-Commerce
Time: 9:30am - 11.30am
Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon
Cost: Free of charge

This workshop gives an overview of e commerce and how a website relates to it. Topic areas that will be covered are:-

* What is a website and how does it work
* What is e commerce
* Does your business need a website
* What website is right for you and how to market your website
* How to build your website and the information and content you will need.
* Search Engine Optimization
* How to keep your website fresh and up to date

Jargon Busting
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon
Cost: Free of charge

Description:
Translating internet jargon into plain english.

Social Networking
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Jury's Inn, Croydon
Cost: Free

E-Mail Marketing
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Jury's Inn Croydon
Cost: Free

This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the power and importance of email marketing as an essential tool
to attract new customers and to retain existing ones. Overview of the content will be:-

* What is email marketing? Permission based SPAM. Benefits of email marketing
* Database or contact list. Why and how to build a contact list
* How to email market. What tools are needed. Campaign mail. Auto responders
* Content of email for marketing purposes
* Use of graphics in marketing messages
* Use of video

To book onto any of these workshops please contact the events team on 020 8253 4293 or
e-mail events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:20:00 GMT C13DB26A65D1C04648D2B601BE96D128 WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE - SELF ASSESSMENT MADE EASY http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm?feature=1027712&postid=152699 Why pay late penalty charges of £100 or more or BIG accountant fees to do your tax returns online? When you can come to one of our workshops and empower yourself for life, with the skills & knowledge which you will take away from this workshop, that will last you a life time. This workshop includes a follow up online feedback session which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Date:  11th January 2010 Time: 18:00-21:00 Venue: CVA Resource Centre - 82 London Road, CR0 2TB These workshops on the 11 Jan 2010 will be providing access to free advice from a qualified and experienced Financial Advisor and an Accountant. They will be focusing on: Self assessment case study Claimable and non Claimable   Contact details: 0208 253 7062 info@aiagents.co.uk <a href="http://allinclusivetraining.org.uk/Workshops.php" target="_new">www.aiagents.co.uk <a href="http://allinclusivetraining.org.uk/Workshops.php" target="_new">allinclusivetraining.org.uk/Workshops All Inclusive Financial Advisers CVA RESOURCE CENTRE 82 London Road, Croydon,CR0 2TB We provide workshops for small to medium sized businesses / enterprises using case studies to help in the following areas: a/ Debt Management Liquidation, bankrupcy, benefit entitlement, restructuring debt, consolidating debt, credit cards, credit reference agencies and mortgage arrears. b/ Increasing Your Income Cutting back on non essentials, selling assets, switching utility companies, recycling, car boot sale, savings and investments. c/Budgeting Techniques Planning for the unexpected, money makeover, living within your means, d/VAT Returns, Self Assessment Tax, Rental Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Expenses. e/ Money Made Wise Self assessment, working capital, cashflow, budget, audit and independent examination. Why pay late penalty charges of £100 or more or BIG accountant fees to do your tax returns online?

When you can come to one of our workshops and empower yourself for life, with the skills & knowledge which you will take away from this workshop, that will last you a life time. This workshop includes a follow up online feedback session which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Date: 11th January 2010
Time: 18:00-21:00
Venue: CVA Resource Centre - 82 London Road, CR0 2TB

These workshops on the 11 Jan 2010 will be providing access to free advice from a qualified and experienced Financial Advisor and an Accountant. They will be focusing on: Self assessment case study Claimable and non Claimable

Contact details:
0208 253 7062
info@aiagents.co.uk
www.aiagents.co.uk
allinclusivetraining.org.uk/Workshops

All Inclusive Financial Advisers
CVA RESOURCE CENTRE
82 London Road,
Croydon,CR0 2TB

We provide workshops for small to medium sized businesses / enterprises using case studies to help in the following areas:

a/ Debt Management
Liquidation, bankrupcy, benefit entitlement, restructuring debt, consolidating debt, credit cards,
credit reference agencies and mortgage arrears.

b/ Increasing Your Income
Cutting back on non essentials, selling assets, switching utility companies, recycling, car boot
sale, savings and investments.

c/Budgeting Techniques
Planning for the unexpected, money makeover, living within your means,

d/VAT Returns, Self Assessment Tax, Rental Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax
and Expenses.

e/ Money Made Wise
Self assessment, working capital, cashflow, budget, audit and independent examination.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:15:00 GMT 908EA7D0399BE293F771F2C05CC5B898 South London Business E- Commerce Workshops http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm?feature=1027712&postid=128456 The next set of E Commerce workshops are taking place on the 27th of November and we have organized some new and exciting topics that will be covered.  As per usual with previous workshops, I will have 2 workshops running in the morning at the same time, and 2 workshops running in the afternoon at the same time, so you can attend a maximum of 2 workshops on the 27th of November. The workshops are free to attend. The demand for these e commerce workshops has been immense so if you would like to attend one or both of the workshops below please let me know ASAP or email events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk Workshop Topics and the Schedule is below:- Venue:- Jury’s Inn Hotel         Date:- 27th November          Time:- Morning session starts at 9am, afternoon session starts at 1pm. Morning Workshops – 9.30am – 11.30am Digital Marketing This workshop will cover the importance of digital marketing and how to integrate it into your marketing strategy. It also covers how to develop an online advertising strategy for specific market segments to support different objectives and how to measure effectiveness. Introduction to Web Design and E Commerce This workshop gives an overview of e commerce and how a website relates to it. Topic areas that will be covered are:- · What is a website and how does it work · What is e commerce · Does your business need a website · What website is right for you and how to market your website · How to build your website and the information and content you will need. · Search Engine Optimization · How to keep your website fresh and up to date Afternoon Workshops – 1.30pm – 3.30pm Email marketing This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the power and importance of email marketing as an essential tool to attract new customers and to retain existing ones. Overview of the content will be:- · What is email marketing? Permission based SPAM. Benefits of email marketing · Database or contact list. Why and how to build a contact list · How to email market. What tools are needed. Campaign mail. Auto responders · Content of email for marketing purposes · Use of graphics in marketing messages · Use of video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to set up a shopping cart and make it successful. What is a Shopping Cart? How does a Shopping Cart System work? Setting up a shopping cart Tips you must consider before setting up a shopping cart? Hosted Shopping Cart Remotely Hosted Shopping Cart What you need to run a shopping Cart system on your website Different types of Shopping Carts If time allows the below will also be covered: Why Numerous Ecommerce websites fail? *Bring me to the right page *Make your homepage useful *Help me navigate *Give me the right results when I search *Display groups of products clearly (Shopping Cart/Basket) *Give me the product details I need (Shopping Cart/Basket) *Make registration optional (Shopping Cart/Basket) *Make it easy to buy or enquire (Shopping Cart/Basket) *Reassure me (Shopping Cart/Basket) If you have any queries please feel free to contact me and I look forward to seeing you on the day Faith Tomala Events Manager Direct Line: 020 8256 1292 Tel: 020 8666 0221

The next set of E Commerce workshops are taking place on the 27th of November and we have organized some new and exciting topics that will be covered. As per usual with previous workshops, I will have 2 workshops running in the morning at the same time, and 2 workshops running in the afternoon at the same time, so you can attend a maximum of 2 workshops on the 27th of November.

The workshops are free to attend. The demand for these e commerce workshops has been immense so if you would like to attend one or both of the workshops below please let me know ASAP or email events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk

Workshop Topics and the Schedule is below:-

Venue:- Jury’s Inn Hotel Date:- 27th November Time:- Morning session starts at 9am, afternoon session starts at 1pm.

Morning Workshops – 9.30am – 11.30am

Digital Marketing
This workshop will cover the importance of digital marketing and how to integrate it into your marketing strategy. It also covers how to develop an online advertising strategy for specific market segments to support different objectives and how to measure effectiveness.

Introduction to Web Design and E Commerce
This workshop gives an overview of e commerce and how a website relates to it. Topic areas that will be covered are:-

· What is a website and how does it work

· What is e commerce

· Does your business need a website

· What website is right for you and how to market your website

· How to build your website and the information and content you will need.

· Search Engine Optimization

· How to keep your website fresh and up to date

Afternoon Workshops – 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Email marketing

This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the power and importance of email marketing as an essential tool to attract new customers and to retain existing ones. Overview of the content will be:-

· What is email marketing? Permission based SPAM. Benefits of email marketing

· Database or contact list. Why and how to build a contact list

· How to email market. What tools are needed. Campaign mail. Auto responders

· Content of email for marketing purposes

· Use of graphics in marketing messages

· Use of video

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How to set up a shopping cart and make it successful.

What is a Shopping Cart?
How does a Shopping Cart System work?
Setting up a shopping cart
Tips you must consider before setting up a shopping cart?
Hosted Shopping Cart
Remotely Hosted Shopping Cart
What you need to run a shopping Cart system on your website
Different types of Shopping Carts

If time allows the below will also be covered:

Why Numerous Ecommerce websites fail?
*Bring me to the right page
*Make your homepage useful
*Help me navigate
*Give me the right results when I search
*Display groups of products clearly (Shopping Cart/Basket)
*Give me the product details I need (Shopping Cart/Basket)
*Make registration optional (Shopping Cart/Basket)
*Make it easy to buy or enquire (Shopping Cart/Basket)
*Reassure me (Shopping Cart/Basket)

If you have any queries please feel free to contact me and I look forward to seeing you on the day

Faith Tomala
Events Manager

Direct Line: 020 8256 1292
Tel: 020 8666 0221

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT 72FB8EE78A571DFA9E81D6F906B52778 South London Business E-commerce Day http://eclecticartsnetwork.com/development.cfm?feature=1027712&postid=124040 Have you missed out on past E-Commerce Days and Workshops due to other commitments? Want to find out about the topics you missed out on? Want to learn how to start your business up online? If your answer is yes to any of the above, then the next e commerce event coming up is for you! On the 20th of November the last big E Commerce Day is being held in Croydon at The Jury’s Inn Hotel. We have an excellent selection of speakers and exhibitors coming, and the day will be more jam packed with a more varied amount of information being presented. If you have missed past E Commerce Days or workshops, now is the time to come along and have an in depth discussion with all the speakers and presenters about furthering or developing your business. This is the last E Commerce Day, and due to the high demand and popularity, places are very limited, so if you wish to book please let us know as soon as possible. How to Book? Phone: 0208 256 1289 | Email: events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk | Text: Croydon to 60777 Topics covered * Overview on E Commerce – Intro to web design * Search Engine Optimisation and Web 2.0 * Payments – 10 ways on how to make your website shopping basket work * Email and Digital Marketing * Sign up to BT Trade Space for free and get your business noticed * AND……. Discover the benefits of signing up to BT Trade Space. A big competition is about to be launched for all people who are signed up to BT Trade Space/ Croydon page. More details to follow. Exhibitors * Pure Online Genius * Zeraxis * Cworkx * Attain Response * Croydon Chamber * BT * GLE – Loan Fund Manager (how to access finance (More to be confirmed) Timings 9.30 – 10.00 – Registration 10.00 – 13.30 – Presentations. (please be aware you will have tea/coffee breaks in this session) 13.30 – 16.00 – Free hot buffet lunch served with networking. The finish time of 4pm is only a guide line for the event to finish. If you do have any queries regarding any of the above information please feel free to call Faith Tomala - Events Manager who will be happy to discuss any issues with you. Direct Line: 020 8256 1292 Tel: 020 8666 0221 Fax: 020 8681 5330 Mobile: 07789 711 142 South London Business 7/f Cygnet House 12 - 14 Sydenham Road Croydon CR9 2ET

Have you missed out on past E-Commerce Days and Workshops due to other commitments? Want to find out about the topics you missed out on? Want to learn how to start your business up online?
If your answer is yes to any of the above, then the next e commerce event coming up is for you!

On the 20th of November the last big E Commerce Day is being held in Croydon at The Jury’s Inn Hotel. We have an excellent selection of speakers and exhibitors coming, and the day will be more jam packed with a more varied amount of information being presented. If you have missed past E Commerce Days or workshops, now is the time to come along and have an in depth discussion with all the speakers and presenters about furthering or developing your business.

This is the last E Commerce Day, and due to the high demand and popularity, places are very limited, so if you wish to book please let us know as soon as possible.

How to Book?
Phone: 0208 256 1289 | Email: events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk | Text: Croydon to 60777

Topics covered

* Overview on E Commerce – Intro to web design
* Search Engine Optimisation and Web 2.0
* Payments – 10 ways on how to make your website shopping basket work
* Email and Digital Marketing
* Sign up to BT Trade Space for free and get your business noticed
* AND……. Discover the benefits of signing up to BT Trade Space. A big competition is about to be launched for all people who are signed up to BT Trade Space/ Croydon page. More details to follow.

Exhibitors

* Pure Online Genius
* Zeraxis
* Cworkx
* Attain Response
* Croydon Chamber
* BT
* GLE – Loan Fund Manager (how to access finance (More to be confirmed)

Timings

9.30 – 10.00 – Registration

10.00 – 13.30 – Presentations. (please be aware you will have tea/coffee breaks in this session)

13.30 – 16.00 – Free hot buffet lunch served with networking. The finish time of 4pm is only a guide line for the event to finish.

If you do have any queries regarding any of the above information please feel free to call Faith Tomala - Events Manager
who will be happy to discuss any issues with you.

Direct Line: 020 8256 1292
Tel: 020 8666 0221
Fax: 020 8681 5330
Mobile: 07789 711 142

South London Business
7/f Cygnet House
12 - 14 Sydenham Road
Croydon
CR9 2ET

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