January 22 Business Diary
January 22: One-day course designed to give new importers an introduction and understanding of the requirements for importing goods into the UK.
Leeds Chamber of Commerce, White Rose House, 28a York Place, Leeds. 195 members, 225 non-members (exclusive
of VAT). Visit www.cms. yorks.com to book online
or contact Sarah Taylor
01274 230065 saraht@cms.yorks.com
January 23
How to protect against costly litigation claims and tribunals. Free seminar will also include a demonstration of the personnel software system Employersafe, which tracks absenteeism, monitors and advises on pay reviews, disciplinary and grievance procedures and
health and safety legislation. The Cairn Hotel, Ripon Road, 9.45am-11.30am. To book a place, email seminars@ employment-lawuk.com or call 08450 50 40 60.
Free workshop on new phone and IT technology. Experts from Ryedale Telecommunications will talk about the convergence of computer and phone networks at the Business Communications Workshop, Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, from 1pm to 5.30pm.
For further details, call 0870 777 4880.
Personal Branding: ignite your business, career or networking prospects with your own "personal brand". An evening with top motivational speaker Nicky Pattinson, supported by Julian Kynaston, Director of Propaganda and John Bernard, Global Brand Director of Sony Ericsson, at the Leeds United Football Ground, Conference Centre, Elland Road, Leeds. Attendees can use a stretch black Hummer shuttle service from Leeds city centre free of charge for this event. Tickets at 25 includes a champagne reception that commences at 5.30pm. To book, visit www.hiyaitsnicky.com/ or email nicky@hiyaitsnicky.com
January 24
Harnessing innovation to drive business growth is the theme of the Innovation Forum being organised by The Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFGYH) at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa in Leeds. Open to food and drink companies throughout the region. The event will also herald the online launch of the Guide to Food Manufacturing Management and the new learning programme for microbiology. For further details, contact Laura Gill on 01937 830354 or laura.gill@rfgyh.co.uk
January 29
"New Year, New Solutions". Join Redmayne-Bentley Stockbrokers for lunch where one of the portfolio managers will discuss the market outlook for 2008. There will also be tax advice from Baker Tilly Tax & Advisory Services. Haley's Hotel, Headingley, Leeds, 12.15pm – 3pm. Tickets, 25. To book, contact the marketing team on 0113 200 6530 or email marketing@redmayne.co.uk
February 7
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. Open House for Business & Industry members with David Furst, ICAEW National Deputy President, and Robin Fieth, ICAEW Executive Director Finance and Operations. National Coal Mining Museum, near Wakefield, 4pm-6pm. For further details, contact Sonia Kenson on 01757 270171 or email: sonia.kenson@icaew.com
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