Engage for success

Nicola Barber, Regional Ambassador Engage for Success

Thursday, 3 October 2013 from 08:45 to 13:30 (BST)

Belfast, United Kingdom

We are delighted to announce that Engage for Success has arrived in Northern Ireland!

 An official launch event will be held in a central Belfast location, easily accessible to all. 

This is a MUST attend event for those who are interested in employee engagement and for finding out how to become involved in the Northern Ireland movement.  The event will be informative, interactive, and fun with lots of networking opportunities. There will also be interesting guest speakers, further details to follow.

The event is FREE OF CHARGE.  Thank you to Capita HR Solutions for hosting the event.

Wish to attend? 

1. Please book the number of tickets that you require.

2. Email nicola.barber@kilwaughter.com with the name of your organisation and also your position within the organisation.  This information will assist us with the activities planned for the day.

3. Before the day of the event, please consider one employee engagement issue that you are currently experiencing.

Please note, places are limited at this event.  Don't delay, book your place TODAY! 

Contact Nicola Barber, Regional Ambassador Engage for Success who is organising this official event (nicola.barber@kilwaughter.com or Tele:  028 2826 0766) for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to the event! 

Have you seen the Engage for Success website?  Check it out! http://www.engageforsuccess.org/

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, business tips and incentives!

PINTEREST FOR BUSINESS

Pinterest For Business – Part Three of Four

Your strategy:-

Ask the expert boards

Invite users to share

Before setting up your Business Pinterest account:-

1.       Have a clear strategy with objectives and goals

2.       Have an on-going action plan of what is to be added on your account

3.       Create your boards logically

4.       Be uniform in the product images

5.       Maintain current pricing

6.       Put the product title, description , price and your website for each pin

7.       Decide what other options will be available as added extras :-  ask, invite

8.       Rename every image to include a product and tile manufacturers name and your company name.

(If you are interested in setting up a Pinterest Account, we are happy to invite you to join.  Email us at elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com  and we will send you an invite).

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, business tips and incentives!

Top Tips for Starting Up 4 - 6

People are starting up in business for many reasons, a dream, the freedom of being in charge, or being made redundant.

You need a lot of enthusiasm, determination and the ability to put in the long hours and if you don’t have the managerial, financial, technical or marketing skills to start-up, there are many organisations available to help you gain those skills.

Here are the second 3 of 12 Tips to Help  (the first 3 were posted on 25th February)

4. Business Plans are key:  You need to prepare a Business Plan to enable you to focus your targets, finances, resources and procedures.

5. Business Structure:  You need to decide what type of legal business entity you wish to set up.  The main types are Sole Trader, Limited Company and Partnership.  You should research each and identify the most suitable for you as each come with their own set of responsibilities and requirements.

6. Marketing & Stationery:  You need to look at the best marketing methods for your industry, branding for your business and printed stationery which contains the minimum requirement of information.

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, other tips and incentives!

Top Tips for Starting Up.........

People are starting up in business for many reasons, a dream, the freedom of being in charge, or finding themselves redundant.  

You need a lot of enthusiasm, determination and the ability to put in the long hours and if you don’t have the managerial, financial, technical or marketing skills to start-up, there are many organisations available to help you gain those skills.

Here are the first 3 of 12 Tips to Help

1. Get into the right frame of mind: Before taking the plunge, ask yourself, Can you commit to the long hours needed? Can you manage with a lack of financial certainly each month?  Will you persevere if it is a struggle in the early stages? Do you have the discipline to work for you self and on your own initially?
2. Research:  Find out as much as you can about the market you are going into.  Who are your competitors, distributors and suppliers.  Can you compete financially with your competitors?  Who are your customers?
3. Think about your weaknesses:  You may have great sales or communication skills or be technically expert, but it is unlikely you are strong in all areas of business management.  Think about the areas you are not strong in and find out what help is available to you to build the skills you will need.

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, other tips and incentives!

Starting A New Business?

Starting a new business, either full time or in your spare time?  Don’t want to be tied down to an office, yet can’t afford to miss telephone calls?  

The Telephone Answering Service at  the Belfast Business Centre can provide you with experienced, local staff to answer your calls and email you the caller’s details while you focus on growing your business.  

The service at £40 per month plus VAT operates 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and all messages are emailed at the completion of every call.  

You don’t have to stay by the telephone, deal with time wasting sales calls or miss any new business customers.  

Advertise the dedicated Belfast Number we supply or have your existing phone diverted to us for answering.

Check out our website to see what offers are available to start up companies now.

Starting Up?

The dynamics of the business owner has changed dramatically throughout recent years.   Many people in what was considered secure employment within ever increasing business markets, find themselves facing the option of starting up their own Companies.   

The Belfast BusinessCentre’s clientele reflects these changes and has resulted in a new and exciting era for the company.  

New Clients with great business ideas have created a busy environment,  generating business throughout our client portfolio.  

If you are considering Starting Up in Business contact Elaine or Sarah on 028 9043 9393/ Elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com today.