Business Services and Support
Some Events Ahead
Showing Off Academy
Providing a series of Seminars for
Businesses at MNC. Cost: Only £20 per head (includes refreshments) due to funding support received.
On Trend: Look into the future & identify profit-making opportunities
for your business
Trainer: Joanne Allday
Friday 17th Sept. 9.30am-1.00pm
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Trainer: Brian Hopkins: CBH Training
Wed. 24th Nov. 9.30am-1.00pm
Using technology to generate income and savings
Trainer: Gavin Allday: Scabby Gadgets
Friday 21st Jan. 9.30am-1.00pm
Watch out for more events
for 2011
Wednesday 30th March (Marketing), Friday 20th May (Sales)
Wed. 7th July (Presentation Skills)
These courses are supported by the Big Lottery Reaching Communities fund and Showing Off Academy in partnership with Millom Network Centre
To book, call Millom Network Centre 01229 719650 or email
enquiries@millomnetworkcentre.co.uke
Business Link Northwest
Free Business Advice will be available at MNC on Thursdays between 10am and 4pm on the following dates: • 16th September 2010 • 18th November 2010 • 20th January 2011
• 17th March 2011 • 19th May 2011 • 21st July 2011. The appointments and advice
are free of charge. Please call to book a time slot or request additional information
about this very popular and valuable service offered to you by Business Link and MNC.
Bookable in advance on 01229 719650 or Email: enquiries@millomnetworkcentre.co.uk
Let us help your business.
- Furnished, equipped office spaces
- Spacious meeting rooms
- Professional reception services
- Printing facilities
- Latest technology
- Video conferencing capabilities
- Business support and advice
- Flexible options
M.A.D. Business Breakfast at Millom Network Centre
Breakfasts are held at MNC on Fridays at 7.30am (informal breakfast) leading to a one hour meeting at 8.00 am. Local businesses in the area are able to network and
promote their business in a fun and effective way. With guest speakers,
business referral opportunities, business pitch slots and more.
Contact Eric Barker or Paul Stewart for further details- phone 01229 719650
These events are currently held every fortnight and are free during this
introductory (no obligation) period.
Interested in free business advice and support and possible funding help?
Contact us for the information leaflet “Backing Business in Copeland”
E-mail: paul@millomnetworkcentre.co.uk
MNC works closely with West Cumbria Development Agency. WCDA’s central aim is to help create jobs in West Cumbria. This job creation is achieved by helping new businesses start and grow, by assisting local companies to expand and by facilitating inward investment into the area. WCDA is a local organisation, sponsored by the local, private and public sectors to carry out its missions. Contact enquiry@wcda.co.uk
Also receive more information from
Website: www.wcda.co.uk
Enterprise Coaching
A free confidential service for anyone intent on self-employment, starting a small business/social enterprise, or even considering other options such as volunteering or training. The coaching sessions are designed to help individuals to explore all their options and to build the confidence and motivation needed to take the action steps which will move them towards success. For more information contact
Eric Barker on 01229 719654
or email him: eric.barker@edw.org .uk
South Copeland Tourism Community Interest Company
South Copeland Tourism seeks to provide support and advice to all those engaged in the tourism sector and also to develop training and an annual events programme in the area. Mark Holroyd, our Tourism Development Officer is currently involved with projects to improve accommodation provision in the area, improve the marketing of South Copeland and develop the area as a destination for walkers and cyclists. We organise an annual Scarecrow festival, Heritage Open Days festival and Christmas market. In 2010/2011 we are introducing a ‘Beer ‘n’ Bangers’ festival to celebrate our local producers and a new walking festival.
If you have a tourism related business and would like support, or would like to volunteer with any of our events and projects, simply drop in and
see Mark at MNC
call 01229 719650