How It Works

• In order to get the best possible return from the events, attendees sign up for all six events.
• The cost is £99.00 + VAT = £118.80 and this covers all events, course materials and refreshments.
• Please see the detailed agenda for all events below.

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Running a business requires clear direction and dynamic planning. The agenda includes:

• How to achieve your business goals
• What gets measured, gets done
• Understanding the key drivers of your business.

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map

THURSDAY 21ST APRIL - 8AM : 10AM
Directors/shareholders: Maximise Position, Minimise Risks

This session will look in detail at the importance of your position and the risks you face and how these risks can be minimised. The agenda includes:

• Salary as dividends
• The importance of shareholders agreements / articles of association / service agreements
• Cross-option agreements and insurance - ie. death of a shareholder
• Tax efficient planning for £100,000+ income
• Tax efficient extraction

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map

THURSDAY 5TH MAY - 8AM : 10AM
Employees - Your Greatest Asset

This session will look in detail at the importance of your employees and how and why they are the greatest asset for your business. The agenda includes:

• Basic employment requirements for all staff
• The impact of losing a key individual through death / illness - key man insurance
• The impact that losing a key member of staff to a competitor may have - consider restrictive covenants / confidential information
• Employee benefits - how to improve staff retention and how to attract new talent

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map

THURSDAY 19TH MAY - 8AM : 10AM
Managing Your Day-to-day Business Issues

This session will look in detail at the importance of managing your business on a day-to-day basis and the key considerations. The agenda includes:

• Understanding your management accounts and identifying key issues
• Cash flow and credit control systems
• Getting the most out of your commercial premises
• The importance of terms and conditions with suppliers and customers
• Building turnover / marketing your business

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map

THURSDAY 2ND JUNE - 8AM : 10AM
Structure, Succession, Exit

This session will look in detail at the importance of managing your business on a day-to-day basis and the key considerations. The agenda includes:

• Exit strategies and succession planning
• The importance and methodologies involved in business valuations
• Share sales / business transfers - due diligence issues and the importance of ensuring your house is in order to avoid a sale falling through or impating on price marketability

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map

THURSDAY 16TH JUNE - 8AM : 10AM
The Importance of Leadership

This final session of series will consider the importance of leadership and what it means to you and your business. The agenda includes:

• Guest Speaker - Heather Wright of Advance. Read more about Heather Wright.
• The importance of leadership
• Plus a full review of all previous sessions - what have we learnt?
   
• Final session of the series includes a sit-down breakfast.

Location:  East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce  /  Web:  www.chamberelancs.co.uk  /  Map:  Google Map