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Current Training, Workshops & Events The University of Essex's Business Hub in Southend-on-Sea offers businesses access to specialist support, advice and training, including expert on-site short courses to help you continuously improve your business. We also list events run by our partners that may be of interest.
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HMRC - Introduction to International Trade 12th June 2012 A basic presentation by the HM Revenue and Customs Business Education & Support Team about importing and exporting goods.
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Basic Computer Maintenance 15th June 2012 If your computer seems slower than it used to be, it probably is. Over time, computers get slower for a variety of reasons:
What is Cloud Computing? 15th June 2012 Cloud computing and cloud services bring new ways of thinking about computing architecture and delivery models. With cloud, everything becomes a service so that companies can create new initiatives without a massive upfront investment. Cloud computing offers new and unique business benefits and will help change the way businesses collaborate, operate, and compete. HMRC - Business expenses and capital allowances for the self-employed 20th June 2012 The HM Revenue and Customs Business Education & Support Team will explain business expenses and capital allowances for the self-employed.
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Introduction to IT Friday 22nd June This course is designed for anyone who has no knowledge of computers and wishes to understand a little more about them. Click here for further details and bookings. eBay for Business 27th June 2012 Have you ever thought of selling on eBay? Do you sell on eBay but would like to achieve more? This workshop will help explain the complexities of the world's biggest online marketplace, with a halfway split to allow both complete beginners to eBay and those with some experience to make the best use of their valuable time. The morning will explain the basics of using eBay as a business, including Signing Up and Getting Started, Bidding to Win, Essential eBay Tools, Simplifying Payment with PayPal, Selling Like A Pro, Mastering eBay Photography and Sprucing Up Your Listings With HTML. The afternoon session will include Marketing Your Website and eBay Shop, Using PayPal to Increase Your Sales, Upgrading to eBay's Selling Manager, Becoming a PowerSeller, Opening Your eBay Shop, Tax and Record Keeping and Keeping Your Online Business Secure. Click here for further details and bookings. Getting your Business Message Across 19th July 2012 Magnetic communication is EVERYTHING if you want to influence perceptions and attract customers. Clearer messages bring better responses – but you don't need to hire an expensive copywriter! Anyone can use the principles of writing powerful, persuasive and profit-generating text. If you want a more effective website; if you'd like to improve your marketing and advertising results; if you want high-performing posts, promotions, press releases or prospecting letters, then this event is definitely one for you. Book now and harness the words that can spell increased sales and business success. Click here for further details and bookings. Planning or Developing a Website 24th July 2012 If you need a website, but you've never had to deal with the world of the internet before, planning a website can be a frightening process. This workshop offers a helpful process to follow to make sure you know what to do if you're doing it yourself, or what to ask when you meet your website designers. Understanding website basics from domain names to hosting. Click here for further details and bookings. Effective Email Marketing 31st July 2012 Email Marketing is still one of the most cost effective and powerful forms of digital marketing and often forms the basis of online marketing strategies, as it is inexpensive, reliable and the return on investment (ROI) can be very high. But it's getting harder and harder to capture the attention of subscribers and to engage them effectively without damaging your brand. So, how do you stay ahead and improve your Email Marketing results? This 1 day workshop is designed to answer that question! Writing for the Web 7th August 2012 The Web presents a number of challenges to writers, not least of all ensuring that visitors can find the information they are looking for and that it's easy to read. This workshop has been designed for people who want to write effective web-based documentation, either from scratch or based on existing material in a paper format. The workshop includes 3 or 4 hands-on exercises. Click here for further details and bookings. HMRC - Newly Self Employed Date TBC The HM Revenue and Customs Business Education & Support Team will explain tax issues relevant to the newly self-employed. |
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