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MicroBiz 2008 Seminars

We've been searching high and low to bring you a good cross section of interesting seminars for this years MicroBiz event.

We think we've done a good job, and hope you'll agree, there are some very useful topics covered.

We live in a very 'online' world these days - an internet presence is essential - so the web topic seminars will be very popular - make your booking now to get the edge on your competitors.


Book your seminars NOW - for MicroBiz

With over 14 very interesting seminars, there's plenty to see and do all day at the MicroBiz, see the full list below, and click the link to book your space on each seminar so you can plan your day.

Selected seminars will be 'streamed' live on the internet (filmed courtesy of Hot Dog Media) - to be archived and featured on the Worthing First website for the future.

Worthing First MicroBiz Seminars
 

Seminar Room ONE

11am | The Power Of Branding | Vicky Vaughan | The Brand Surgery

Did you know that your branding can become your business’s most valuable asset? Investing in your brand is as important as investing in IT if you want to grow your business.

Branding is about much more than logos, jingles and slogans – it is your company’s identity and it is what makes your business or product unique and stand out. When your business has contact with the outside world, it is your brand identity that makes the first impression –  and you only get one chance!

11.30am | Dressing For Business | Gay Richardson | Style Me Confident

Did you know that you only have 4 seconds to create a first impression? Did you realise that what you wear can speak volumes about you and your business, even before you open your mouth?

I can show you what colours and styles will suit your body shape & how to put them together to make you look and feel fabulous, ooze confidence and 'blow away' your competition.

12 noon | Social Media For Business| Nic Butler | Loudmouthman

A social media guru, Nik Butler specialises in using social media platforms to increase business performance. This seminar will explain how to benefit from using websites such as Facebook, myspacem LinkedIn, Twitter and many more. 

12.30pm | Internet Marketing | Phillippe Oligario | Hot Dog Media

Online Marketing - How does your business market its products and/or service in an online environment? Understand the Do's and Don'ts of online marketing campaigns and help to raise your company's web profile.

1pm til 1.30pm - Break - Room One

1.30pm | Goggle, Google, Or Gobbledegook: Get Your Website Noticed! | Dr Sue Orton-Flynn | Sensable Media

The main thrust of this seminar is to demystify the art of optimisation and to provide some guidelines to search engine optimisation. What you should do, what you should not do, what search engines do, why some sites are easily found while others are not found at all, social networking and where you can find out more.

2pm | The Future Of Search Engines - How To Make This Work For You | Jeremy Spiller | White Hat Media

Find out how you can improve your traffic with Search Engines and what is going to happen with them in the future.

2.30pm | Making The Whole Internet Your Homepage| Nik Bulter | Loudmouthman

In this seminar, Nik Butler will show you how to make the most of every single internet experience. In less than 30 minutes you will be shown how to follow hundreds of your key websites every day.

3pm | Building Online Communities | Jason Nicholls | Hot Dog Media

Your business has a footprint of online users. This seminar shows how to identify who they are, where they come from, what their needs are and how to fulfill those needs.

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Seminar Room TWO

11am | Registering A New Business | Wendy Staveley | HM Revenues & Customs

Hints & tips about registering a new business, business expenses & completing income tax returns.

11.30am | Essential Tips For Google Adwords Success | Steve Cambridge | Click Up

A Google Qualified Advertising Professional, Steve has been running Google Adwords campaigns and training businesses in the Surrey & Sussex area for over four years.

You will be shown how Google Adwords work, the pitfalls to avoid and the essential top tips on how to get the best out of your online advertising campaign. It is not to be missed and early booking is essential.

12 noon | You Can Do It! | Gareth Sear | Business Link

An interactive look at way's of generating ideas for a business, what to do with the idea to make it real and good look at the pro's and con's of having your own business or being self employed. All closely followed up with some information to show that you are not alone in setting up a business.

12.30pm til 1pm - Break - Room Two

1pm | Media Broadcasting | Paul Atkey / Mike Murphy | Splash FM

With the economic outlook indicating that times are continuing to be tough, it is more vital then ever before that if businesses are to survive, they must find an advantage. Our seminar gives an overview as to how you can more effectively market your business and gain that 'real edge' over your competitors. With the launch of our new Business Builder package, we can help you gain an edge! 

1.30pm | Title TBA | Person Name | Sussex Enterprise

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2pm | 'The Apprentice' Comes To Worthing - Dealing With Staff Issues | Paul Beard | Peninsula Business Services

A lively and interactive demonstration of how to safely deal with staff issues. Being nice doesn't necessarily mean anything in an Employment Tribunal so understand the need to follow procedure to keep your business safe. WARNING - attendees at this seminar might get fired! 

2.30pm | The Power Of The Press | Mike Cottee | Worthing Herald / Business Matters

With over 20 years experience of working for local newspapers, magazines and radio and a further 5 years experience on the opposite side of the fence as a media buyer, Mike will offer advice and tips on how to promote your business and secure maximum response from using the local press.

3pm | VATability | Wendy Staveley | HM Revenues & Customs

VAT for small businesses - a quick overview of how VAT works and information about the VAT schemes available to help small businesses deal with VAT obligations. 


Please keep a note of the times you've booked seminars for - it would be a shame to save you a space, and you not turn up.

We will endeavour to remind you about your seminar booking prior to the event.

Each seminar will start promptly. They will last approx 20mins with a short break in between seminars.

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