Leeds Catalyst

Ebaying Workshop

Downsfield Coaching Offer @ Hillside

How to take 2009 by the throat and say "I'm not done yet."

World of Fitness opening at Shine

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

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:

*

 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

  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

Yorkshire

’s top  businessmen Andrew Burke the CEO of Amino Technologies plc and former  CEO of BT Entertainment.     


  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

·          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 [email protected]

 

Kind regards,

 

Rachel.  

 

 

Rachel Kirby Operations Manager         Connect Yorkshire            Leeds Innovation Centre 103 Clarendon Road Leeds LS2 9DF UK            T +44 (0)113 384 5640  F +44 (0)113 384 5846            E rachel@connectyorkshire.org  W www.connectyorkshire.org           Registered in England Company No. 4238885

 

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

's official Cultural Contact Point,

EUCLID

has the very latest news on the programmes for 2008-2009.

 

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 [email protected]

 

Christmas Dinner with Asian Business Development Network

Print Ideas Discounts for Catalyst Space Members!

Please note: Discount is NOT available to Network members or Events-paying members, only Catalyst space-paying members.

Rise Centre - Christmas Opening hours

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 24^th November. Come and see what Nicola could do for your business!

 

Calling all Artists!!

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 ([email protected])

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).

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.