Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 3:53 pm
Since it was announced in October 2010 the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) has helped numerous long term unemployed people set up their own business. Launched in Merseyside in January 2011 the scheme had a national roll out throughout the year and we had our first successful applicant in East Lancashire in June.
Since then the scheme has helped more than 50 people in our area to create a realistic business plan, establish their own company and move off Job Seekers Allowance whilst a further 36 are currently going through the process.
The New Enterprise Allowance is supported in East Lancashire by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and in particular by Debbi Dawson of the Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire.
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Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 11:14 am
The Chamber of Commerce East Lancs has launched a new business network in a bid to stimulate growth in the Rossendale Valley.
‘Meet and Eat at the Chambers’ is a business-to-business networking group, where firms can forge contacts, debate hot topics that affect the region, and ultimately do business in a relaxed, informal environment.
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Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
The European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union have announced VAT Rates which are applied in the Member States of the European Union.
The purpose of this is to disseminate information about the VAT rates in force in the Member States of the European Union.
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Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 4:26 pm
Over 50 women braved cold and icy conditions to attend the first Unique Women in Business event of 2012 sponsored by Laura Hartley Recruitment. Held at the historic at St Marys Chambers in Rawtenstall much business was done over a light lunch and hot drinks, sponsored by ISSL.
Anecdotally Simply Chocolicious have been asked to provide corporate chocolates, Cronkshawfold Farm were approached about their holiday cottage lets, St Marys Chambers and Eaves Hall could be working with Outdoor Elements Team Building.
A number of delegates attended for the first time, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in which to do business and plan to attend more in the future which is great news for the network.
The three businesses invited to speak about themselves were Julie McDonald of Douglass Grange; Lisa Mousley of CBT International Travel; Lesley Halliwell & Denise Bond of Acklam Bond Noor………the wine draw was won by Emma Townley of Southerns Solicitors and Marcia O’Connor of Liberty Plus Financial Services.
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Date: February 1, 2012
Time: 3:44 pm
How To…series of workshops for Chamber members delivered by Chamber members.
February’s How To…..Workshop, presented by SA Graphics, and sponsored by iTEAM Lancs
will give an overview of key Facebook features, help build your business’s social profile, explain how Twittter can strengthen your brand and unlock new opportunities.
With nearly 50% of the UK’s population using Facebook and 15 million on Twitter, can your business afford to ignore this ever growing marketing tool? You’ll get some great hints, tips and tricks on how to effectively manage your social profile, saving you time and money.
This free event, on 21 February, for Chamber members only, opens at 8.00am with registration and coffee and ends at 10.00am.
Register your interest by going online at www.chamberelancs.co.uk/events
