Leeds Catalyst

March of a Million Mothers

Dear colleagues and friends

 

You may already have learned of the Mother's Against Violence (MAV) plans for a March of a Million Mothers (MMM) on 23rd August 2009 in Leeds. Support of this march is crucial to the aim of inviting people from all levels of society to stand together to symbolically reclaim our city from the sort of fragmentation that has led to the tragic rise in gun and knife culture the march seeks to reverse.

 

Mothers Against Violence (MAV) is a voluntary group Founded by Patsy Mckie from Manchester after the death of her son. Pat Regan met Pasty after her son’s death and she gave her the inspiration to begin the same work and support throughout Yorkshire, so MAV is now a national organisation with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, London and Leeds which comprised of mothers who have been affected in some way by gun violence.

 

Support offered by MAV is education for those involved in gangs and violent crime. They work closely within their community, building strong relationships with individuals and families and helping them to understand the effects of violence. Below are the main points of what they do and if you would like more information then please get in touch withpatsymckie@hotmail.com. 

• Education out of crime
• Partnership working
• Support to individuals and families
• Forging links
• Building bridges
• Changing lives

 

On 23rd August 2009, between 14.00hrs and 17.30Hrs, we are asking people to march to reclaim own communities for the good of all who live in them. In Manchester, for example, they will have a march from the town hall around the city, while a cavalcade of supporters will badge up their motorcycles and vehicles to ride around the outer ring-road surrounding our city.

 

 

Can you help us take this forward, my friend?

MAV would very much appreciate any support you could offer in promoting and organising this major initiative that will get a million Mums (and hopefully as many Dads) out on the streets this summer to show their commitment to improving the lives of young people. People of all ages and backgrounds will be working  together in a global network of local communities to show the strength of compassion for and commitment to young people. Needless to say, time is of the essence and if you are in receipt of this message I believe you will want to get involved.

 

Well, here's how:

 

Things to think about: 
Fund raising/contribution in-kind, volunteering
Press releases
Networking partners with event experience to coordinate or take a lead for the event
Inspirational speakers
Showing solidarity 
Continuing the momentum

Want to get involved? 
I knew you would. That's why you're so lovable.
 
Here's how:

Please could you circulate the information widely via your contacts. Get in touch with Raquel Silvestre or myself Marva Pryce here at Leeds Voice to further develop this initiative.

 

Thanks in advance for your support - which I know will be amazing.
Marva

Marva Pryce

Engagement Coordinator

Community Regeneration Team

Leeds Voice

Suite 54 - 56 Concourse House

432 Dewsbury Road

Leeds, LS11 7DF

Tel: 0113 277 2227

Email: marva.pryce@leedsvoice.org.uk

Leeds Voice, strengthening and representing the voluntary, community and faith sector.

A Leeds Initiative Partner

 

' Browse for voluntary sector events and search for current vacancies @www.leedsvoice.org.uk ' 

Business Barge Tonight!

Hello All!

We hope everyone has been enjoying the recent sun! We're pleased to announce the next UK Inventure networking event on Tuesday 7th as THE BUSINESS BARGE! This free event will allow 40 lucky people to come on board a canal boat this Tuesday, which will take them for a 2 hour ride down the Leeds canal (and we're throwing in some free drinks too!)

This is going to be a FAB event and as with all events, tickets are completely free and will be given out on a first come first served basis. Some basic details of the event can be found below:

Event: The Business Barge
Date: Tuesday 7th July 2009
Times: We are meeting at the cross-quays pub (http://www.the-crosskeys.com/find-us.htm) at 6:00pm and when everyone has arrived we will be walking down to the boat which is a 5 min walk away. For those who can't make it for 6:00pm you can meet us directly at the boat for 7:30pm (a map can be found at http://www.tripboat.co.uk/location.html). After the event (for those who want to) we'll be heading back to the cross quays for further drinks/networking

TO BOOK: visit http://www.ukinventure.com/events/details/19-The%20Business%20Barge.html for full details, then email tickets@ukinventure.com with your name, number and business name (if you have one). You are free to bring as many colleagues/friends along as you like but please include their details too when you email us.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Inventure... Inventure is essentially business networking, but not as you know it! Our zany events are open to all ages and anyone with an interest and passion for business. All events are held on the first Tuesday of every month, are always free and are very informal and relaxed, which is why we attract such a great group of people to our events!

We'd like to give a big thanks to a few organisations for sponsoring this event including:

Year End Accounting  (http://www.yearendaccounting.co.uk/), The Leeds Met CETL (http://www.lmu.ac.uk/enterprise/) and The Camberwell Project (http://www.cause-an-effect.co.uk/) who all provided massive support in helping to put this event on.

We hope to see you on Tuesday and if you have any questions or need help finding us, call Jason on 07769553545

Regards,

--
Simon Edwards
UK Inventure
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m: 07941199327

Creative Coffee Club

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You are invited to the following event:
Creative Coffee Club - Leeds, July

Date:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT)

Location:
Hillside Catalyst
Hillside
Beeston Road
Leeds, Leeds LS11 8ND
United Kingdom
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Chapeltown Fun Day

Hillside Jobs & Learning Fair

Hedpop Money Saving Seminars

myCatalyst™ networking event for July

myCatalyst™ networking

 Join us at our next myCatalyst™ Business Generating event

Friday 31st July, 2.00pm-4.00pm at Hillside*
Good Design - a Luxury or a Necessity?

 
OK, so there’s a bit of a down-turn in the economy; the odd banker is a tad worried about his pension; the economists are scratching their heads and maybe the Estate Agents are having to do a bit more work to make a living, but the world of commerce and industry hasn’t stopped.
 
There is still great competition in the market place and there are always people buying things. We all still need to eat, wear clothes, use electricity, drive cars and hopefully, go on holiday.
 

• So how do you get noticed over and above your competitors?

• How can you make sure your brand is seen, recognised and understood by your customers, whether they are trade or consumers?

 
 

 
 www.printideas.co.uk

 
Nick Wayne, director of Print Ideas, takes a look at the idea of “Good Design” in terms of branding. This will be a ‘snapshot’ of what is considered “good design” and will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate with him, some of the principles of what he is presenting as “good design”.
 
This should be a lively, entertaining and informative presentation and audience participation will be encouraged!

Agenda:

2.00pm Reception, coffee and general networking
2.15pm Workshop  'Good Design –a Luxury or a Necessity'
3.00pm Networking - an opportunity to  identify new business introductions
4.00pm Close of  meeting

To  book/reserve your place for this event, please  confirm your place by  emailing me at: chandy@my-catalyst.co.uk or call me on 07718 982546 if you have any questions.

This event is free to event paying members.
Non-Event Paying Members:  £17.25 inc.  VAT, payable on the door by cash or debit/credit card

YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR  ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE.  
PLEASE ARRIVE  PROMPTLY.

Kindest  Regards
Chandy

P.S keep an eye  out for your myCatalyst™  newsletter!
Check out :  http://leedscatalyst.com/blog

*Hillside myCatalyst™
 Hillside
 Beeston Rd
 LS11 8ND 

Open Source Sandwich Breakfast Returns

 

Join us next Tuesday, 30 June at 8.30am at Old Broadcasting House in Leeds, where OS4B (Open Source for Business), a joint project between nti Leeds and Yorkshire Forward, hosts the second in a series of unique breakfast meetings for employers. 

This is definitely a date to put in your diary, as we’ll be hearing from

Yorkshire

 businessman, Paul Rhodes, from Greencore, talking about his experience in turning around the business from big losses to achieve millions, sharing his ordinary common sense strategies for achieving the seemingly impossible.

Stay for a filling breakfast and connect with other likeminded business people who are focused on success.

Then after breakfast, another highly successful 

Yorkshire

 entrepreneur, Neil Warnock of Luminary, will explain how you can gain insight into your own business with a Business Intelligence system based on Open Source.

Contact us now on 0845 122 1555 or info@ntileeds.co.uk to book your place.

 

Open Source for Business (OS4B), a joint venture between nti 

Leeds

 and Yorkshire Forward, is designed to help regional businesses make the most of open source technologies. At the heart of OS4B is a centre of excellence for open source, including part-funded training (at least 60%) on open source products to help your business thrive.

 

Check out the new website at www.opensourceforbusiness.co.uk

 

 

 

Leia Bassett

Sector Officer, WYLLN

E: leia@ntileeds.co.uk

T: 0845 122 1555

M: 07826 876634

F: 0113 812 1729

http://www.wylln.ac.uk

http://www.ntileeds.co.uk

Twitter @ntiLeeds

Facebook nti 

Leeds

nti

Leeds

 

Metropolitan

 

University

Old Broadcasting House, 

148 Woodhouse Lane

, 

Leeds

 

LS2 9EN

 

 

Biz Centre Party

Lets Talk Business @ Hillside

Perform at Your Peak in a Week

“Perform at Your Peak in a Week!”
A 2-hour Interactive Seminar for SMEs

Are you a business owner or manager?
- Would you like to improve productivity and profitability
- Keep top performers longer and reduce the risk of recruiting unsuitable staff
- Cut out the stress and conflict

Then attend this seminar where in the first half, Una Doyle, an international award-winning speaker, will share with you simple strategies you can apply straight away and see the difference in only a week. Plus “Challenge Una” Bonus Session!

“Challenge Una…”

In the second half of the event, challenge Una with any question about Peak Performance and she will coach you on the spot. These interactive real life examples increase each attendee’s success rate in achieving peak performance.

After attending this event, you will:
- Understand 5 key trends for peak performance
- Have discovered 7 key principles of peak performance
- Know small practical steps that you can implement in only a week for enduring improvements to your performance

Testimonials
* “Una is both knowledgeable and passionate about the material she presents and has the skill of application to boot!” - Anthony Healer, West Yorkshire, UK
* “Una was great at working with people on ‘real’ business problems in the Challenge Una section.” - Tony Brook, Oldham, UK
* “Bubbly, relaxed, engaging and knowledgeable speaker.” - Jeanette Harkness, Positive Days, www.PositiveDays.co.uk

Limited Places – Book Now!

Only £35 for MyCatalyst™ members, £49 for non-members. Bonus coaching also available - for more information or to book email Una@UnaDoyle.com, call 07766 917890 or see www.UnaDoyle.com to book and pay by debit or credit card.

Monday, 22 June – 5pm to 7pm
Shine MyCatalyst, Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS

Kind regards


Una
_________________________________
Una Doyle
Professional Business Success Speaker

Attention SMEs! Download your “5 Key Trends for Peak Performance” video at http://www.UnaDoyle.com

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07766 917890
Una@UnaDoyle.com
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Connect With Una:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Una-Doyle/54662399931?ref=nf
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/unadoyle

myBreakfast at myCatalyst™

myCatalyst™ member Nick Wayne has started a myBreakfast event at Shine

myCatalyst™.  This event is designed to be an easy introduction to networking and a chance for myCatalyst™ members to get together and help each other with advice and feedback.  If you're interested in joining the group, contact Wendy Smith (wendy@my-catalyst.co.uk, 07872 694804).

Good Morning!

Just a reminder that the next MyBreakfast event will be at Shine on Tuesday next week, 16th June starting at 7.00am.

We are delighted that Una Doyle has agreed to give the first of our 10 minute presentations and she will be starting at 7.15. This will be followed by a 10 minute discussion / critique on what Una had to say and how it was put over - I don't think we'll have a great deal to criticise, Una is a seasoned presenter and I'm sure we'll all get a lot from her presentation.

Please remember to let me know on Friday this week if you are going to come as I need to arrange for the breakfasts and please bring your £10 with you on Tuesday.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.


Kind regards


Nick

Ebay Business Starter Workshop

Planet Leeds

myCatalyst™ Event Dates for your Diary

Dates of Upcoming events at myCatalyst™

(all sessions are 2pm - 4pm)

26th June 2009 - Shine  - Speaker: Lisa Bohanna-Tang (Yorkshire Money Advice)

31st July 2009 - Hillside 

28th August 2009 - Shine

25th September 2009 - Hillside 

30th October 2009 - Shine 

27th November 2009 - Hillside

18th December 2009 - Shine

Creative Networks June Event

Hello
 
Creative Networks is delighted to announce that our guest speaker for June will be Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review.
 
Starting at the slightly earlier time of 5pm, this event will also feature a VIP opportunity to see our BA (Honours) End of Year Shows – featuring exhibited work across the eclectic disciplines of Art, Design & Media.
 
 
Very best wishes
 

Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review

& Leeds College of Art – End of Year Shows

From 5pm, 25th June 2009

17.00 – onwards           Registration
17.00 – 18.45               End of Year Shows
18.00 – 19.00               Summer Food and Wine Reception
19.00 – 19.30              Welcome and Opening Pitches
19.30 – 20.30              Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review
20.30 – till late              Networking and Drinks Promotions in the Mosaic Bar
 
At the Leeds College of Art & Design, Blenheim Walk, LS2 9AQ

This event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals.
 
If you would like to join us, please contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444
or email Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk.

June 2009 myCatalyst(TM) Event

myCatalyst™ Mingle Networking
 
Join us at our next Business Generating event
 
Friday 26 June, 2.00pm-4.00pm @ Shine
 Smarter Money Matters – keeping your cash flowing
Assertive credit control in today’s climate


Are you struggling to make ends meet?
 
Is getting paid by your customers a problem?
 
Are you getting paid on time?
 
Are you being used as a bank?

Smarter Money Matters seminar will ask you to examine your strengths & weaknesses in managing your finances and ensure your company remains viable, profitable & sustainable.

 

• We will be describing the importance of essential and robust credit control procedures.
  

• How to manage debt
  

• Alternative financing options
  

• How to recognise ‘red light’ situations
  

• How to protect yourself against bad debts
  

• How to make finance an integral component of your Business Strategy
  

This seminar is aimed at those who can benefit from inside experience, knowledge & know how to help you to collect what is owed to you, when it is due to you - without conflict.
 

Agenda:

2.00pm Reception,  coffee and general networking
2.15pm Workshop  'Keep Your Cash Flowing'
3.00pm Networking
4.00pm Close of meeting
YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE.  
PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY.

Kindest Regards
Chandy

P.S keep an eye  out for your  monthly myCatalyst™  newsletter!
Check out :  http://leedscatalyst.com/blog

*Shine myCatalyst™
 Harehills Road
 Leeds
 LS8 5HS

 
 

This event is free to event paying members.
(Non-event paying members: £17.25 inc vat) To book/reserve your place for this event, please confirm your place by emailing: chandy@my-catalyst.co.uk or call  07718 982546

Need an Apprentice?

Arts, Crafts & Vintage Fair

Stand & Deliver

An introduction to Social Enterprise

Ruth Badger from BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’

Boost Sales … even in a recession
Ruth Badger, Star of BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ and Sky One’s ‘Badger or Bust’ and ‘The Big Idea’, will be sharing her tips on winning new business, closing the deal and retaining your clients.
 A lifelong overachiever, Ruth has been swiftly promoted through the ranks in all of her posts, gaining a wealth of experience in Business Management and Sales Development, exceeding targets and growing revenue far beyond expectations.
 Applying the tried and tested methods which have led to her consistent success for over a decade, Ruth now runs her own company aimed at helping businesses achieve the same.
 Ruth will be imparting her expertise to Creative Networks, inspiring the creative industry to develop focus, ambition and drive forward effective sales.
From 6pm, 28th May 2009
18.00 – 19.00                Hot Food and Registration
19.00 – 19.30                Welcome and opening pitches
19.30 – 20.30                Ruth Badger – “Winning Sales’
20.30    till late               Networking in the Mosaic Bar
 
At the Leeds College of Art & Design, Blenheim Walk, LS2 9AQ
This event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals.
 If you would like to join us, please contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444
or email Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk.

Starting a Business for Next to Nothing

African and Caribbean Business Exhibition

Ebay Starter Workshop

Chief Beetle needed!

Please see below request from Fran:

We need someone to organise a Beetle Drive (in which teams of people get together to compete to win a prize)
Drum up some support for the event/get a team together - to take place on 29th May at Beeston Library
Be the point of contact for the event, and person to buy tickets for the event from (tickets are £1 each) - try to sell some tickets for the event
Let the caterer know how many people have bought tickets and are attending
Be at the event to make sure it runs smoothly.

Expenses will be paid for by Holbeck Urban Village, and Leanne Buchan can support the person on the tasks above - but it should  be pretty light work really.
We're looking for a really upbeat and confident person to take this on and be our Chief Beetle. The other Chief Beetles include Jeremy Morton of Hillside...

If anyone's interested, please let me know asap or they can contact Leanne direct (leanne.buchan@locateinleeds.co.uk Tel: 0113 220 6350

cheers, Fran

Fran Graham
Mob: 07815 790189

Free PR Photo Opportunity tonight!

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick reminder that the next free UK Inventure event is happening TONIGHT in Old Broadcasting House Leeds.

 

The event is going to be our popular FREE PR PHOTO event for full details you can see:http://www.ukinventure.com/events/details/4-free-pr-photo.html If you are a start-up, business owner, or simply want to have a business style photo taken of yourself, you can come along to todays event and have a free professional photo taken of you courtesy of Bradley Potterton from Quintessential Studios (http://www.quintessentialstudios.co.uk/) 

 

We are welcoming everyone to bring along any pictures or logos on a USB pen or CD (which will be projected into the backdrop for your snap), along with any props, clothing etc they feel is suitable. 

 

Of course, if you don’t want a picture and simply want to come along to chat and mingle with a group of business minded folk, you are more than welcome, and as per normal after the event we’ll be heading over to the fantastic Reform Bar. Everyone is welcome from start-ups and students to experienced business dons – that’s what makes Inventure so interesting!

 

Hope to see you all tonight.

 

Regards,

 

--Jason Dainter 
UK Inventure 
w: http://www.ukinventure.com
e: contact@ukinventure.com
m: 07769553545msn: jason@dainter.com

skype: bigbrainltd

Starting a Business for Next to Nothing

Breakfast Networking @ Hillside myCatalyst(TM)

Hi, I would like to invite you to our networking meeting…

 

Leeds Business Networking (Beeston)

 

Leeds business Networking is unique in many ways that you could only assess from visiting us, which would only cost you £10 including a full breakfast. Our membership prices are only £195 per year for full membership with no joining costs, our competitive prices are because I already run a business and I wanted to create a quality networking group that helps business’s and prospective businesses to become involved in networking in a comfortable environment. Look up our established sister group at www.LeedsBusinessForum.co.uk

Within our meetings we have networking introduction & training, role plays and business advice. Our meetings start 7.00am onward with freeform networking, with a full breakfast being served around 7.30 which is our “official” start time. Then it's around a table for the formal part which includes handing out cards and a few minutes opportunity for you to explain who you are, what you do, your Unique Attribute or USP, and your target audience, in which ever way you feel happy with. We have a full agenda until 9.00 when we officially stop, however networking continues as needed after that time. We are also planning separate one off daytime events with a variety of themes as well as panel advice events.

The venue is at Hillside my Catalyst TM (the site of the old primary school) Beeston Road Leeds LS11 8ND.

 

We meet every other week and our next two meetings are on the 8^th & 22^nd of May.

Please let me know if you'd able to come or not by emailing me on briannewton@thinkpositive.co.uk or ringing me on 07818021272, so we can tailor our catering requirements.

 

It would be great to see you, and hope you will soon be in a position to join us soon.

Connect Yorkshire's Investment Forum

Yorkshire Science & Technology Network

Gott Shots and "Me too" Moments

Negotiating is a common part of business, whether with a supplier or investor….Discover key issues to seal that deal!

 

The art of negotiation is a skill worth mastering, so why not attend the ‘Effective Negotiating Skills Workshop’

This workshop will highlight what makes a "win-win" situation and is sure to be popular with anyone venturing into a deal with an investor, client, supplier or a subcontractor.

 

Date: 6th May 2009

            Time: 4:30pm registration 7:30pm close

Venue: Jurys Inn, Leeds.

 

This workshop includes:

·       Advice about the objectives and phases within a negotiation...not to mention the open and hidden agendas!

·       Assembling a negotiating team, knowing an effective approach, and planning workable concessions

·       Useful tips on bargaining skills, how to listen, question and assert your business

               BUT the main part of this workshop is a practical hands-on session in which you try out your own negotiating skills.

Key speaker: Kevin Frisby of Ford Campbell Freedman LLP

Who Should Attend?
These FREE workshops are aimed at innovators and early-stage businesses with growth ambitions, who want to learn about the investment process or who is keen to understand the financial options available to their business.

To Register

Although this workshop is free, places are strictly limited so we suggest you reserve yours as soon as possible.

Click here to reserve your place today, it is FREE!

E-Marketing & Going Global

 

How to increase your online profile and expand your business onto an international level

Date: 29^th April 2009

Time: 4:30pm registration 7:30pm close

Venue: Jurys Inn, Leeds.

 

This workshop is designed to provide valuable information on:

¨      How to increase your online profile and develop your marketing message

¨      Further explanation about the wonderful world of Web 2.0

¨      The key to successful subject lines

¨      What makes a successful email campaign and how you can measure this

¨      When to target B2B and B2C

¨      How to expand your business onto an international stage

¨      How to respond to that online enquiry from the USA or Japan

¨      Which country should you try to sell your goods into

¨      Have the Foreign Office got a commercial person there when you need help

Key speakers:  Nik Entwistle of Turnkey and Alistair Gardner of UK Trade & Investment

 

The Format
Our workshops are designed with an interactive element, to encourage discussion and debate amongst delegates. A buffet with drinks will follow the workshop, allowing plenty of time for networking.

Who Should Attend?
These FREE workshops are aimed at innovators and early-stage businesses with growth ambitions, who want to learn about the investment process or who is keen to understand the financial options available to their business.

To Register

Although this workshop is free, places are strictly limited so we suggest you reserve yours as soon as possible.

 E-Marketing & Going Global

 

How to increase your online profile and expand your business onto an international level

Date: 29^th April 2009

Time: 4:30pm registration 7:30pm close

Venue: Jurys Inn, Leeds.

 

This workshop is designed to provide valuable information on:

¨      How to increase your online profile and develop your marketing message

¨      Further explanation about the wonderful world of Web 2.0

¨      The key to successful subject lines

¨      What makes a successful email campaign and how you can measure this

¨      When to target B2B and B2C

¨      How to expand your business onto an international stage

¨      How to respond to that online enquiry from the USA or Japan

¨      Which country should you try to sell your goods into

¨      Have the Foreign Office got a commercial person there when you need help

Key speakers:  Nik Entwistle of Turnkey and Alistair Gardner of UK Trade & Investment

 

The Format
Our workshops are designed with an interactive element, to encourage discussion and debate amongst delegates. A buffet with drinks will follow the workshop, allowing plenty of time for networking.

Who Should Attend?
These FREE workshops are aimed at innovators and early-stage businesses with growth ambitions, who want to learn about the investment process or who is keen to understand the financial options available to their business.

To Register

Although this workshop is free, places are strictly limited so we suggest you reserve yours as soon as possible.

 

Click here to register

Ebay Starter Workshop

Perform at Your Peak in A Week

April’s myCatalyst™ event!

Join us at our next Business Generating event

Hello!

I would like to invite you to April’s myCatalyst™ event!

‘How You Can  Create Cash Generating Ads in Less Than Thirty Minutes, That Even The Millionaire Marketing Gurus Will Envy’

 
 Friday 24th April 2.00pm-4.00pm at Rise*

 

Do you want to get more business in your target market?

You see the credit crunch is starting to show its ugly Snarl, biting hard into every high street in the Land…
 
Before it gets better there’s going to be a lot of casualties, Well that’s if you BELIEVE the doom and gloom merchants
 
To a point, it’s true; But they’re forgetting ONE Important FACT
 
You see people still need to and WANT to buy…Buying and Selling is the lifeline of all major economies
 
So what’s changed? Market attitude has; Yes it’s become more nervous, cautious, cynical and demanding

 
BUT the Market STILL wants to BUY

So keeping that in mind…How Do You Get Your Market to Buy From YOU, whether it is on the internet or not
 
Well…That’s exactly what you will see this afternoon
 
ALL I ask is that you come with an OPEN mind. For thirty minutes forget EVERYTHING you Know about Marketing and what your English teacher taught you

You will be armed with everything that has PROVED to generate sales copy that SELLS
 
In fact a recent campaign generated 45% NEW Business in February using these methods:

·       The two ad Factors that gets choosy buyers to Prefer YOU

 

·       The Three absolutes of any Sales letter (don’t have these and you may as well flush your cash down the Loo)

 

·       Why 99% of ads LOSE 90% of their target market in 3 seconds. You’ll soon know how to avoid that

One More IMPORTANT point, the event is strictly a ONE-OFF; It WILL NOT be run again

Look forward to seeing you prosper even more
 Saleem Shafi, Managing Director
Pinpoint Response

Agenda:

2.00pm Reception, coffee and general networking
2.15pm Workshop  'How to Create Cash Generating Ads in Less Than Thirty Minutes'
3.00pm Table networking; an opportunity to identify new business introductions
4.00pm Close of meeting

To book/reserve your place for this event, please confirm your place by emailing me at: chandra.singh@cause-an-effect.co.uk or call me on 07718 982546 if you have any questions.

This event is free to event paying members.
Non Event Paying Members: £17.25 inc. VAT, payable on the door

YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE.
PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY.

Kindest Regards
Chandy

P.S keep an eye out for your monthly myCatalyst™ newsletter!
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*Rise myCatalyst™

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Seacroft
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NOT ANOTHER NETWORKING GROUP!

No, this one is very different for a number of excellent reasons, there is:

• No commitment to come to every meeting
• No pressure to pass on referrals – genuine or made up!
• No public speaking
• Relaxed informal atmosphere
• No breaking into the working day
• It’s actually going to be a really nice breakfast!

This networking group will be run by the people coming, for the benefit of each other and their businesses. Each of the attendees will be a Cat 25 member of myCatalyst^TM and therefore committed to working together.

The meetings will be held every other Tuesday of the month starting on 21st April at 7.00am and finishing no later than 8.30am. All the meetings will be held at myCatalyst^TM Shine, Harehills Road, Leeds LS8 5HS

Please come along to this first meeting at no cost where we will determine how the meetings progress and what type of activities we will have. The overriding message is that there is no pressure or commitment. We just want to use these meetings to share our business experiences, help each other out and maybe, just maybe, pass on some business leads or contacts.

Looking forward to seeing you.

The group will be coordinated by Nick Wayne of Print Ideas.  If you are interested in continuing with this group after the first meeting you will need to amend your myCatalyst^TM membership from Cat 25 to Cat 25 Plus (just £15* extra for two group sessions including breakfast)

Please reply to: sally.marshall@cause-an-effect.co.uk  to register your interest for the first free session.

*All prices are subject to VAT

Ordinary People are creating extraordinary businesses...

Need Financial Advice?

Workshops from Jaspreet Sahota of Redress Claims:

3rd April 09: 10am to 1pm
15th April 09: 10am to 1pm
21st April 09: 10am to 1pm.
 
If anybody wishes to attend any of the above, I will need their name and number to book them on, the course will be held at the Bradford Chambers Business Park, please find address below.
 
If anybody wishes to speak to me, my mobile – 07897408444.
 
 
Kind Regards
 
Jaspreet Sahota
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Business Development Manager&brkbar;

Redress Claims
Bradford Chambers Business Park
New Lane, Bradford
BD4 8BX
 
e: j.sahota@redressclaims.co.uk <mailto:fcrt@redressclaims.co.uk>
w: www.redressclaims.co.uk <http://www.redressclaims.co.uk/>
t: 0844 824 6676
f: 0871 989 6312
  

Starting a Business for Next to Nothing

Investment Fair

BUSINESS ANGEL "INVESTMENT FAIR"
  Are you looking to expand your business? Does your Company need a financial boost? Could your business benefit from a highly experienced individual getting involved?

If so, then the London Investment Fair could be the place for you. A simple set-up - the venue, the coffees and the investors are provided - you exhibit!
It's being held on Wednesday 13th May 2009 in Central London (St. James's Street) with the doors opening at 10am and closing at 4.00pm. This highly successful event has been running for 8 years attracting up to 200 large private investors and institutions wishing to invest between £50,000 and £3m. The event is only open to investors wanting to put money in investment-ready SME's. BBC's Working Lunch has filmed many times, and Dragon's Den often makes an appearance.

"Our funding was completed less than three weeks after the Investment Fair, demonstrating that the business angels in [the] investor network can move very fast indeed when they see something they like." - Tim Hall, Founder Director, POD "... an excellent event for us. As a direct result, we have secured commitments for more than two thirds of our equity funding requirement, and with the balance now in negotiation, we expect to complete our funding imminently. In short - money well spent!" - David Towey, Managing Director, Videalert Limited So, how much and what do I get? £850.00 plus success fee and options. You get...
 •  The opportunity to promote your proposal face-2-face with investors. • A senior consultant helping you before, during and after the event, maximising your presentation's impact. • Your synopsis mailed out to more than 1,500 investors. • An A5 colour entry in the fair catalogue, handed to all attending investors. • And, of course, help with securing a deal.
 There are just 30 spaces available
This Investor Fair sells out every year, so don't delay!
Call Stephanie Iles on 0117 907 8034 Email: steph@strategycorporatefinance.co.uk Web: www.strategycorporatefinance.co.uk/business-funding.html 

An Introduction to Social Enterprise

T. Harv Eker Seminar

Dear Catalyst network

Sorry for the short notice but thought you and your friends may appreciate the info enclosed, if you can’t make the seminar you can still benefit a lot if you register for free email lessons

You can have all the knowledge and skills in the world, but if your "blueprint" isn't set for success, you're financially doomed

" --T

.Harv Eker

I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to T. Harv Eker.He is a bestselling author and one of the world's top trainers. His newest book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind™, is a publishing phenomenon, reaching #1 on the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists in its first week out! In the book, Harv reveals 17 specific ways that RICH people think and act differently from POOR and MIDDLE-CLASS people.

The book is a brilliant yet quick read.I am attending this seminar next weekend and it has a fantastic reputation for changing peoples attitudes to financial success. I thought all the people working for you would appreciate hearing about it. Please can you forward this to everyone asap, The seminar may still have places available at discounted rates. Even if they do not go I have received a wealth of free info from them by email which is an excellent standard and helpful in it’s own right.

The event hosted by Success Resources, provides all the tools to be successful in ALL aspects of life, especially in the financial arena!

I have been given access to a recording of a e-Seminar he hosted where he describes his foolproof methods for financial success. I'm sending you the link because I have heard the seminar really works and I'd like to see you benefit too...

Click here to listen to T. Harv Eker's eSeminar:http://www.harveker.co.uk/eseminar

Simply put, Harv teaches people how to master the "inner game" of wealth in order to create outward success.

Harv seems to have a personal mission to help people realize their full potential by applying the principles he struggled to learn the hard way. These principles got him from broke to millionaire in only two and-a-half years, so I figure if he can do it, so can I. If you can grasp even a few of the principles of success he outlines, you too, can achieve financial freedom.

One of the things you will learn from the seminar is that the most powerful truths are simple and indestructible; you can use them to create a foundation upon which to build your own "rich life," no matter how much or how little success you have experienced up until now. And a "rich life" is about more than just money...

You can transform your life from the inside out...

Find out how!

 

Click here to listen to T. Harv Eker's eSeminar:http://www.harveker.co.uk/eseminar

Enjoy..

        Roxanne 

Roxanne Markes

Business Development Manager

Personal Reclaims Ltd

Tel: 07590 272048

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the date and time of the event?
A:

Date:	3rd ~ 5th April 2009
Time*:	9:00am - 11:00pm (Friday & Saturday)
	8:00am - 8:00pm (Sunday)

* Timing is subjected to changes.

Q: What is the cost?
A:

General Seating	£125 (Usual Price £883)
VIP Seating	£299 (Usual Price £1,295)
Platinum Seating	£1,500 (Usual Price £3,500)

Q: How many people attend?
A: 3,500 people from all over the world

Q: Where is the seminar held?
A: The Excel Centre in 

London's Docklands E16 1XL

 (http://www.excel-london.co.uk/)

.

Q: Do you get people who attend on their own?
A: People attend on their own, couples and groups.

Q: Where do I stay when attending the seminar?
A: ExCeL 

London, the international exhibition and conference centre, has 5 on-site hotels, ranging from luxury to budget, all within just a few minutes walk of the venue.

 For more information on each hotel, please click herehttp://www.excel-london.co.uk/visitors/hotels

Q: What happens each day?
A: Over the three days you will have the biggest transformation of your life; you will be empowered to take control of your destiny.

Q: What happens after I have paid for my ticket?
A: You will receive a confirmation email from us and then the tickets are electronically sent by email about two weeks before the event.

Q: What happens if I cannot make the event due to illness or other problems?
The ticket will be used for the next available seminar or it can be used by another person. Tickets are not refundable but are completely transferable

.

Q: Can food be bought at the seminar?
A: There are many food outlets at the ExCel London.

 Hot and cold foods are available

.

Q: Is there a group discount?
A: A group discount can be done depending on the size of the group.

Q: Why attend this event? Can't I just read one of T. Harv Eker's books?

A: Although T. Harv Eker's tapes and books are very powerful there is nothing like getting it straight from the horse's mouth. At the Millionaire Mind Intensive, you get to spend 3 full (and focused) days with T. Harv Eker personally, a privilege that few people can afford

. T.

 Harv Eker's Millionaire Mind Intensive is not a typical seminar where you sit and listen, but you actually apply what you learn during the seminar. When you do it the information becomes real. Apart from that, you are immersed for 3 full days in an environment where you get to truly focus on the most important part of your life which is YOU! Just spending 3 days in that environment is worth the money three times over

Q: Millionaire Mind Intensive makes a lot of 'promises' about changing my life. Is this really possible that one event can change all these different areas of my life.

A: Yes it can, and if you go for it fully it most certainly will. During Millionaire Mind Intensive, T. Harv Eker focuses on the psychology of success and fulfillment. The skills, techniques and strategies you will be learning are all designed to target the 'cause' or the 'root' of it all which is your psychology and your mindset. After working with some of the most influential and successful people of our time T

.Harv Eker discovered the foundational key to success is not skill or talent, but psychology and mindset 

success at anything in life is 80% psychology “ the 'mechanics for succeeding is the easy part

.

Q: What happens after the event? What if I can't stay motivated and loose my drive after the 'high' of the seminar?
A: It's only natural to come down after this event and that's why this website will be available to you.

 We can put you in contact with people who are very proficient in what T. Harv Eker teaches. After this event there is ABSOLUTELY NO reason why you should not be achieving the goals you set at Millionaire Mind Intensive

.

Camberwell @ Leeds Chambers' Quarterly Networking Lunch

 

Boss urges leaders to take risks in cold climate

 

A Yorkshire entrepreneur who has grown his business to a 22-strong team with a £1million turnover in less than three years will encourage his peers to take more risks at a Leeds Chamber event on March 26.   Todd Hannula CEO of Harehills-based Camberwell, which drives regeneration through social enterprise, is speaking at the Chamber’s quarterly networking lunch which runs from12pm-2pm.   The session at Shine, Harehills Road, Leeds – the venue is Camberwell’s award-winning £4.5m enterprise centre incorporating conferencing, meeting rooms as well as pay-as-you-go business accommodation.   Hannula will draw on his experiences to demonstrate the risks he has taken and the benefits he has gained through eliminating the word ‘can’t’ from his vocabulary.     Leaving behind well-paid and prestigious corporate careers to move with his wife and child from the US to Yorkshire, Hannula teamed up with three fellow directors to establish Camberwell which has delivered regeneration and social enterprise projects worth more than £10m.   For more details on the event please contact Jo Butterworth on 0113 247 0000.

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Be an Enterprising Business

Connect Investor Readiness Program

l on Connect Yorkshire’s Investor Readiness Workshops for FREE and benefit from our unrivalled expertise in helping high growth companies in  Yorkshire  like yours raise finance.   We’ll help you protect your idea, refine your business plan, hone your pitch and make the most of your proposition so you can move from idea to investment. All the Investor Readiness Workshops are FREE, interactive and you’ll be mixing with like-minded entrepreneurs and business people who can help you over the hurdles you face in developing your company. Register online today.    The programme is a series of 6 free-of-charge workshops, all held in the evening (buffet included): 22 April 2009 - Practical Business Plans & Tax Credits Venue: West Yorkshire Playhouse,  Leeds . Speaker: Jonathan Grant of Grants Perfect your plan & executive summary plus our accountants reveal all about tax credits   22 April 2009 – Intellectual Property Rights & Wrongs Venue: West Yorkshire Playhouse,  Leeds . Speakers: Louise Handley of Lee & Priestley and Douglas Drysdale of Murgitroyd & Company Learn how to protect your new idea, plus how to develop and enforce an IP strategy   29th April 2009 – E-Marketing & Going Global Venue: Jurys Inn,  Leeds . Speakers: Nik Entwistle of Turn Key and Alastair Gardner of  UK  Trade & Investment How to increase your online profile and expand your business onto an international level             6th May 2009 –Effective Negotiation Skills Venue: Jurys Inn,  Leeds . Speakers: Kevin Frisby of Ford  Campbell  Freedman Discover key issues to seal that deal!   14 May 2009 –Presentation Skills Venue: West Yorkshire Playhouse,  Leeds . Speaker: Jon Hammond of The Conference Coach The Secrets of Influencing and persuading your audience   20 May 2009 – How to do a deal – Money, Valuations and Structures Venue: Price Waterhouse Coopers, Benson House,  Leeds . Speakers: Roger Dyson of HLW and Andrew Trusdale of PricewaterhouseCoopers An investor wants to invest in your business, but what next? Find out the deal process leading to your goal!   Companies using Connect Yorkshire’s services, including our Investor Readiness Workshops,have attracted more than £28 million of international backing over the last six years ...Make sure you’re one of them!    “Connect’s Investor Readiness Programme was invaluable. It really helped us focus on ensuring that our business became a success from day one.” Professor David Goodall, Paraytec Ltd   There will be plenty of opportunity to ask the speakers questions and to network with fellow delegates during the buffet and refreshments following the workshop.   To find out more, please click here.   To register for one or all of these workshops, please click here.

 

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’s Investment Forum- 17th June 2009

 

Showcasing the very best regional technology companies, the Investment Forum is a unique platform for ambitious businesses to meet potential investors. Get Connected-apply to present or exhibit.  

Thrive and Survive Roadshow

Marketing Live Conference

Raising The Bar - Harrogate

Hi all,

Click below to download the flyer for this event being put on by Kristina Grimes of 'The Apprentice'.  Tickets are quite pricey but Kristina is doing the following offers:

I would also add that we have a 3 for 2 offer - i.e 3 tickets for the price of 2 . Also for our top 100 people who  refer other people and sales our way will be up-graded to VIP status - which means you will be able to Network with the top business people and speakers , have lunch with them and receive VIP seats in the auditorium .

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