Main Speaker:

Chris Sullivan from E Crime Solutions – The threat to businesses from IT.

Attorney General Baroness Scotland said, ‘It is widely recognised that e-crime is the most rapidly expanding form of criminality and knows no borders.

Many businesses from sole trader’s to SME’s rely on Information Technology to either manage their administration, create items for customers or actually trade online.  The average cost of a company’s worst incident was £12,000.

In Wales it is estimated that attacks from e-criminals cost the economy more than £290m a year. This includes financial loss, interruption of business, theft of valuable data and identity theft and other deceptions caused by unauthorized and unwelcome access to computer systems.  Chris Sullivan from E Crime Solutions will give some real life examples of incidents that have effected businesses and suggest measures you might want to adopt to stop you becoming the next victim.

2nd Main Speaker:

Debbie Riley from DNS (North West) Ltd – DNS stands for Developing New Skills

“So you think you can sell”…..

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker:

Sally Inkster from Diva Dressing – Dressing with Confidence

Contents of talk – Show the importance of that initial impression!  How to define your body shape for both Male and Females and then how to select and wear styles that will be most advantageous for your shape.

10 minute Member Showcase:

TBA

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker:

Rachel Brown from Approach Sales – How do you define a successful salesperson?

If you know by heart the 101 all-time great closing lines, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

If you know everything there possibly is to know about how your product can be used, how it is made, and how it stacks up against the competition, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

If you have the most sophisticated and well-thought-out prospect tracking system, and use it, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

If you arrive at your sales job at seven in the morning, eat lunch at your desk, and get home by nine at night, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

If you keep meticulous records that make getting reimbursements a snap, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

If you habitually buy the latest sales training video and tapes, and listen to them, are you a successful salesperson? Maybe.

10 minute Member Showcase:

Steve Lewis from Your IT Co – IT, Where have we come from, Where are we now & Where are we going – The importance and relevance of development & progress

It has only been a relatively short period of time since the first PC was introduced along with a few basic applications. Since then the work place has changed beyond recognition with the development of PC’s, Networks, Communications & not least the Internet.

However much you may not like these progressive changes and advances in technology, during your working & social life, you will be involved at some time with these new technologies such as Wireless, e-mail, facebook, e-commerce etc have changed our lives dramatically.

If you do not keep up with new developments then you run the risk of missing out on many different opportunities in life. I hope to explain the importance of keeping abreast of technology and not becoming a commercial dinosaur.

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker:

Julie Sillito of Aaron & Partners LLP – Employment

This 20 minute presentation will give you a practical and commercial guide to handling grievances and disciplinary situations under the ACAS Code of Practice. The presentation will also discuss recent legislation and forthcoming changes. The seminar is aimed at business owners, directors, managers and HR staff, but it is also relevant to anyone who is an employee.

Julie Sillito is a Solicitor within Aaron & Partners LLP Employment Team. The Team, comprising of 3 partners and 3 solicitors, is recommended by both the leading independent client guides to the legal profession, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

10 minute Member Showcase:

It is a well known fact that two minds are better than one and at CEPN we have a wealth of business expertise, from accountants to life coaches, from hotel owners to web designers.

Guaranteed to give you fresh insight and inspiration for your business, Marie-Claire Carlyle will be facilitating a “Business Brainstorm” session. Simply bring along a problem that you are facing in your business eg how to double the number of clients you have in the next 3 months and be prepared to contribute ideas and solutions for others.

You will be amazed at what we can achieve!

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker:

Sue from Momentum Coaching – Performance Coaching with Momentum Performance Coaching will be speaking about TIME, What is it? How do you use yours? How to make the most of it!

2nd Main Speaker

Colin Fisher from ‘The ‘Real Law of Attraction’ – “The Team that Vibrates Together – Stays Together!” How to make sure you are giving off the right ‘vibes’!

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker:

PERSONAL BRANDING  - REVEALING THE AUTHENTIC YOU!

Do you understand how others see you? Are they seeing you for who you really are? Your personal brand says a lot about you, but is it saying what you want it to say? And it is helping or hindering your career or business?

Branding is big business these days and quite often, in noisy, competitive markets the only differential that matters. The same is true for individuals. What messages do you project and is that message getting you what you want?  What are employers, customers, your staff, your boss buying?  What about your values and beliefs?  What do you stand for?  What will you NOT stand for?

During this interactive presentation you will explore the key elements of your identity to ensure that your personal brand is clear and being heard. It’s all about recognising the true, authentic YOU. This will be a fascinating session. Not to be missed!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER…

Jane Kenyon is a serial entrepreneur, well respected business coach, inspirational speaker and Founder of The Well Heeled Divas Ltd, an organisation dedicated to female empowerment and inspiring women and young girls to step up and shine.  After a successful corporate career in marketing and brand development, at age 28 Jane walked away from a Director level job to start her entrepreneurial journey and has never looked back.  Jane is 46, married and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Venue:

The Business School, University of Chester, Liverpool Road (although entrance is Victoria Road), Chester. CH2 1AE

Time:

6.00pm Bar and Buffet

Main Speaker

Alan Gardner, offering free help and advice from HM Revenue and Customs Advice Team

Introducing a series of local workshops specially designed to help you.

10 minute speaker

Anne Girling - “An Introduction to True Colors”

True Colors is a versatile and fun tool that can be used in any organizations for team building, leadership, change management and personal wellbeing. This talk will give a brief introduction and a short demonstration.

Venue:

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR

Time:

6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Paul Rutherford, Sales Leadership Development Limited – Sales Management Coaching and Development

Paul coaches sales professionals, sales managers and business owners to improve results. Businesses and the people working in them have different needs. There is one common aim… to increase sales!

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR 6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Eric Hearn from Business Scene – “Helping you raise your visibility to achieve more local business”
Our aim is to help you connect, network and promote your business offerings to give you greater connectedness, visibility and business in your local areas.

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR 6.30pm Bar and Buffet

Eight 5 minute presentations from our members plus one 15 minute presentation

‘Who are our members?’ and ‘What do they do?’

Contact Carol on 01244 399977 to secure your place.

Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas-Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR 6.30pm Bar and Buffet