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November 2008
28/11/2008
26/11/2008
25/11/2008
24/11/2008
Todd's Recommendations - as heard at Grid Anniversary Event
Thank
you for giving me the opportunity last night to speak to all of you! It gives
me confidence in the future knowing that there is a committed group of folks
who realise that collaboration and connectivity are the new economy currencies.
I wish you all the best of luck in your ventures. (Reminder: we define luck as
follows: LUCK=PREPAREDNESS + OPPORTUNITY).
The books and websites I mentioned in my talk. Don’t idolize them, apply them:
The Four Agreements, by Ruiz
*Don’t Assume, Do your Best, Integrity of your Word, and most of all Don’t take
it Personally. A “how to” book for focused living.
Wikinomics, by Tapscott
*Collaboration is the real economy. Focus on your core business to add the most
value.
The E-Myth, by Gerber
*Work on your business, not in it. Systemize your business for growth.
Outliers, by Gladwell
*Anyone can be outstanding; just need to create opportunities and work hard.
It’s not chance.
Www.TED.com
*Inspired thinking that can be applied in a number of ways.
Www.presentationzen.com
*Stop the bullet point brigade. Present with passion and clarity, keep it
simple.
I will post books and information as I come across them in the future. Watch
this space.
Keep learning, growing and raising the bar on success.
Kind Regards,
Todd
21/11/2008
1st Global Business Incubation Day
8th December 2008 will see the first ever
global celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship through business
incubation. Although the process of business incubation has been
utilised to regenerate and revitalise economies across the global for
over 50 years, never before have practitioners and supporters all
focused on one day to detail how they are growing the enterprises for
the future.
The MyCatalyst centres will be holding an Open Day for all to come and speak with our staff about the flexible workspace and connections we can offer. Drop in anytime!
Subsidies for Production Companies
The following
MEDIA Call for Proposals has opened:
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i2i Audiovisual
Call for Proposals 28/2008
Deadlines:
2 February 2009
(for projects that started from 1 July 2008 and 2 February 2009)
7 July 2009
(for projects that started from 1 January 2009 and 7 July 2009)
The i2i Audiovisual scheme supports production companies that bear the costs of bank financing and/or associated insurance and completion bonds costs. It offers subsidy to cover up to 50% of the following costs, capped at €50,000 per project, and at €100,000 per company in these three areas:
Module 1 - Insurance Costs
Module 2 - Completion
Guarantee Costs
Module 3 - Financial Costs (the interest on the
loan)
In order to be eligible companies must present a signed
credit agreement, insurance contract or completion guarantee for the
project. Companies can apply for more than one module for the same film,
unless it is possible to obtain the maximum of €50,000 under one module.
The minimum allocation is €5,000 per project.
See here for full details
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Please do not hesitate to contact the UK MEDIA Desk if you have any questions about making an application. We can be contacted on 0207 861 7511.
Tech Talk 2008
Yorkshire
Don’t miss the opportunity to join us to discuss
‘The challenges of digital & creative media in the 21st Century’.
Hear the views of one of
A seasoned panel of experts from the finance,
media and business sector will then join Andrew to debate the issues that
matter to you. This part of the event will be moderated by David
Parkin the CEO and editor of thebusinessdesk.com.
Reserve your place today and learn how the 21st
Century company needs to explore, embrace, and leverage new digital &
creative media….the revolution is now on at TechTalk 2008!
An open floor discussion will allow you the
opportunity to ask any questions that YOU wish to raise to both Andrew
and the panel. Reserve your place today!
Your ticket includes:
·
Entrance to TechTalk & Exhibition
·
Lunch & Champagne Reception
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Chance to network with like-minded professionals
We have limited places available: attendance to
TechTalk is £45.
Venue:Mercure St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield Date: 26 November 2008 Time:
13: 00 to 16:00 pm Call Rachel today on 0113 384 5640 or email rachel@connectyorkshire.org
Kind regards,
Rachel.
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Cultur€uro
Seminar
2 December 2008, Leeds
Are
you looking for more information on EU Funding opportunities for the
cultural sector? If so read on...
The Cultureuro
Seminar is the perfect way to learn about the funding opportunities
available to the cultural sector. Hosted by EUCLID, this half day
seminar will not only look at the Culture Programme but also the latest
programmes for education, training, young people, the environment,
research & development, Structural Funds, and possible new
opportunities for rural areas from changes to the Common Agricultural Policy
(CAP) budgets. And as the UK EUCLID
So,
if you are planning a project or collaboration, or if you simply want to know
about the EU funding opportunities available, these seminars are for you!
The seminar will take place at Express
by Holiday Inn and the fee is just
£60 (+VAT).
For more information, including
prices, and to book a place on the Cultureuro Seminar (2-5pm) please visit
www.euclid.info or email info@euclid.info
19/11/2008
17/11/2008
14/11/2008
Argentica Drop In sessions with Nicola McDonald
Nicola
McDonald is the Managing Director of Argentica Ltd, a company which specialises
in training and software sales for accounts, payroll and contact management. Nicola is passionate about helping others to
grow their businesses and has had a great deal of success since Argentica began
trading two and a half years ago. She joined
the catalyst centres to make new contacts and would recommend it to anyone wishing
to work with young businesses.
Nicola has
years of expertise in this field and is an accredited SAGE business
partner. She enjoys making a real impact
and seeing businesses go from strength to strength. Whether its getting customers to pay in a more
timely manner, improving your marketing or just simply making life easier - Its
amazing what you can get out of effective utilisation of a piece of software.
Nicola will
be holding a drop in session at the Hillside catalyst on 24th
November. Come and see what Nicola could do for your business!
10/11/2008
If An Eight Year Old Can Do It So Can You!
The
children of Seacroft Grange school are getting into enterprise early. The budding businesspeople have set up their
own company called Painting Perfect with support from the Primary Enterprise
Network who support the development of children’s financial and economic
literacy.
One child
has kindly donated a painting to the Rise centre and it will shortly be on
display for all to be inspired. The
children are looking for businesses that can support them to: market their
business or assist with publishing and design,
or display the children’s artwork in their place of work for an annual
fee. Funds raised will be re-invested
into this worthy project so that others can join in. If you are interested in lending your support
please contact Viv Gibbons, Parent Support Adviser on: 07983 002504
(gibbonv03@LeedsLearning.net)
Pictured here are: (from left to right) Victoria Hughes (Year 6 pupil on the Painting Perfect Business Team), Trish Rogers (Education and Community Co-ordinator BITC), Mrs Knight (Deputy Head Seacroft Grange), Liz Needleman (Regional Director BITC), and Katie Lorimer (Year 6 pupil on the Painting Perfect Business Team).
06/11/2008
Darn! That's Community Spirit!
Last wednesday Thuja Phillips brought a group of lovely ladies from the community to Hillside for their weekly knit-meet. Randolph could not believe his luck! Hillside was alive with excitable chatter and our very own Zarida Hussain was giving complimentary beauty treatments.
Zarida will be attending the centre on Wednesday mornings for the next few weeks to do treatments such as manicures and eyebrow tinting. If you would like to book a treatment please call Zarida on: 0113 276 2363 for more details. She is available to come to you if you have a party of friends needing pampering, or you can visit her at her purpose-built home salon.
Now Hillside is open we will be keeping up the momentum with plenty of networking opportunities and get-togethers.
Lunch & Learn!
Tuesday 3rd November saw the opening of the new Hillside Catalyst Centre in Beeston. As usual, Mr Randolph Robinson pulled in the crowds from far and wide and after his introductions the Catalyst members began to mingle over the buffet bonanza. A good ol' time was had by all!
The centre is now ready for use so do drop in and say hello! Your Catalyst membership covers use of all the centres.
