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VentureFest North West

The Region’s Biggest Annual Innovation Event

13 September, Manchester Central

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Gain knowledge, be inspired, and network

Theme: Innovation Digital & Technology Start a Business Access to Finance

Venturefest North West 2018

Date: 13th September 2018
Format: Conferences
Location: Manchester Central, Windmill St, Manchester M2 3GX
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Theme: Innovation Business Strategy People, Skills & Talent

Recharge: Salford

Join us in Salford for networking and to hear from our guest speakers.

Date: 27th July 2018
Format: Lunches
Location: Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Ln, Salford, M5 3AN
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm

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Theme: Digital & Technology

Google Adwords and PPC Masterclass

This session will give you the tools and knowledge to make the most of Google Adwords and ultimately give your business a boost.

Date: 18th July 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

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Theme: Business Strategy People, Skills & Talent

Sales - Strategy For Your Business

Attending this workshop will help make it easier for business owners to engage with and embrace a proactive Sales culture that supports their businesses to trade more successfully and sustainable. It complements other Workshops offered by the Business Growth Hub

Date: 11th July 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Central Manchester
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

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Theme: Business Strategy People, Skills & Talent

NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator

Join NatWest to celebrate what can be learnt from failure with a panel of guest speakers sharing first-hand experiences, an expert legal discussion by Pinsent Masons, followed by a Q&A and networking.

Date: 18th July 2018
Format: Briefings
Location: Natwest Entrepreneur Accelerator, 1 Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AQ
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Theme: Operational Efficiency

The Lean Lego Game Workshop

Manufacturers looking to eliminate waste and increase efficiency are invited to this free workshop. During the interactive session attendees will identify changes in production which will increase productivity and reduce inventory. Working in groups delegates will operate a virtual production line and understand how Lean techniques can improve the process to beat the clock - and take back new skills to your business.

Date: 12th July 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: Halton Stadium, Lower House Lane, Widnes WA8 7DZ
Time: 7:30am - 2:00pm

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Theme: Sustainability

Developing and Promoting your Green Credentials

This workshop will help you to identify and understand your environmental impacts and performance, with a view to creating and implementing an environmental policy statement and managing ongoing improvements.

Date: 2nd July 2018
Format: Workshops
Location: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

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