From Precious
March 2008
The day's programme from:
The Joy of Networking in partnership with The British Library and Business Link for London
Bringing Enterprising Women of Colour Together
Monday, Apr 23, 2007
09:15 -10:00 | Registration, Business Exhibitors
10.00 - 10.05 | Welcome and housekeeping by Chair, Jobeda Ali: Enterprise Consultant
10.05 - 10.15 | Foluke Akinlose : Founder, Precious Online
10.15 - 10.25 | London Development Agency
Opportunities for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women-Owned-Businesses in London
10.25 - 10.40 | Keynote speaker: Gita Patel, Founder of Trapezia, the UK's first investment product to concentrate on women focused businesses.
Why business women should network and collaborate with other women.
10.45 - 11.30 | PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE DURING REGISTRATION: PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP | PLEASE REGISTER DURING MORNING REGISTRATION.
Either:
Networking 'Mistress-classes'
- Breaking the ice: how to initiate the first contact
- Getting in there: how to get that business card
- Inspire them: how to start a relationship after the event
- Getting unstuck: how to move on from mission accomplished!
Or:
Business Clinic
- Company Law
- Banking
- Tax
- Business Planning
11.30 - 11.45 | Coffee break and putting your networking into practice! Business Exhibitors.
11.45 - 12.30 | PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE DURING REGISTRATION: PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP | PLEASE REGISTER DURING MORNING REGISTRATION.
Either:
Networking 'Mistress-classes'
- Breaking the ice: how to initiate the first contact
- Getting in there: how to get that business card
- Inspire them: how to start a relationship after the event
- Getting unstuck: how to move on from mission accomplished!
Or:
Business Clinic
- Company Law
- Banking
- Tax
- Business Planning
12.30 - 1.45 | Lunch and putting your networking into practise!
Speed Networking.
Please don't forget to visit our Business Exhibitors!
1.45 - 3.15 | PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE DURING REGISTRATION: PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP | PLEASE REGISTER DURING MORNING REGISTRATION
Either:
Business Brainwave
- Women of Colour take over the world - practical leadership skills.
- How to be a financial Wonderwoman!
- Create Brand Value for your enterprise - a practical workshop.
- Women of colour change the world - social enterprise skills.
Or:
Business Clinic
- Company Law
- Banking
- Tax
- Business Planning
3.15 - 3.45
Coffee break and putting your networking into practise! Business Exhibitors.
3.45 - 4:30
Panel: Loose Women of Colour!
A panel with a difference: representatives from BAME women's networking organisations have a friendly discussion about business and networking- with questions and input from the audience. Please have challenging questions ready!
4.30 - 4.45
What next - how can we build on today's experiences and networks? - your suggestions.
Chair, Jobeda Ali
4.45 - 6.00
Drinks Reception, Networking and Business Exhibitors
What are the Business Clinics?
Business Clinics are 15 minute one-to-one advice sessions delivered by professionals. You can book on these at any time and pop in and out of your workshops as required. Please DO NOT change your mind after booking - as we know you will really enjoy the workshops! This will prevent another woman from booking who might have really wanted to.
1. Company Law - Advisor from Companies House
2. Banking - Business Manager from a leading bank
3. Tax - Advisor from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (formerly the Inland Revenue)
4. Business Planning - Advisor from Business Link for London