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Yvonne introduces one to one business coaching via skype

Blue Banana Business — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:53:17 +0000

By popular demand Yvonne has introduced cost effective coaching via skype for micro businesesses. Often micro business people find it hard to leave the office , so this is the way to speak to a business advisor in the comfort of your office or home.

If you are in need of a follow up after a session, or just need some support quickly get in touch 07782210304 and a skype appointment can be arranged.

A few green shoots + a chance to join Blue Banana Business London

Blue Banana Business — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:22 +0000

Green shoots

Unlike so many business groups we are rather delighted when our numbers drop.

This means that are group is achieving what it set out to do, which is to provide support and allow individuals to gain the confidence to make their venture a success.

This also means that at the present time we have the space for a few more members. So if you, or any one you know would benefit by coming along to the monthly meetings then why not get in touch?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Get on a Course -Scroll down for more info

Blue Banana Business — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:29:07 +0000

It is surprising how may different courses there are out there.

What is even more surprising is the amount of FREE courses.

Probably the one we are all aware of is http://www.businesslink.gov.uk they offer sound advice online and you can also speak to someone from your local Business Link office. However what is really great about Business Link is they offer FREE courses on a variety of subjects.

These include: Writing a business plan, Understanding Tax, Understanding Social Media and Marketing your business

Tax Office http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm

The dreaded tax, even they offer free courses

Including: Understanding Tax, VAT and filling out your Tax returns

The way you have to look at is you going to have to pay it in some form so you might as well get your moneys worth and get on a FREE course.

Social Enterprise London http://www.sel.org.uk/

If you are planning to create an enterprise that has something to do with the Third Sector why not sign up with SEL. They offer a wide range of FREE or heavily subsidised courses.

These include: Public speaking training, Using the Power of Social Media, PR courses etc

Local Libraries http://tiny.cc/gfFY4

Don't forget your local library as this can be a hot bed of activity. Obviously you can borrow books on subjects you are interested in. But perhaps more importantly there are a number of notice boards in libraries that can provide a font of knowledge. From lectures, meeting groups, volunteering etc.

The British Library http://www.bl.uk/bipc/

There are a huge amount of courses available through the British Library which are often led by the world's leading experts. (often these course are free)

Conclusion

All of the above have two things in common there is an opportunity to learn something new and you never know when it might come in handy. Secondly you are meeting new people who could turn out to be beneficial to your business

What do you have to loose it's FREE.