GRID Directory Carlisle Road (Low Res)

ISSUE 1 www.bradfordgrid.com

The STEPS Programme 12 week course for women to help you prepare to get into work, training or volunteering The aim of this programme is to support people back into employment. ABL has been working with women from Manningham and supporting them into employment, training, volunteering or further education. The sessions are designed to fit best with what individuals require and gain the necessary skills to compete in the labour market.

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The course will commence in September 2010 and repeated again in January 2011.

For further information, or to register on this course, please contact Aliya Fazil:

01274 223 203/201 or email aliya@abl-cbc.co.uk

to the first edition of the GRID Directory.

Our team (pictured) have worked hard to bring you this directory of services, we hope you find it useful. In this edition you will find many local businesses, a number of who are also GRID members and who we are proud to promote.

The GRID is a professional yet very warm & friendly network of people, with businesses to run and knowledge & experience to share. We operate on a low-cost membership basis across the district and have 3 superb enterprise hubs available for members to use.

In our GRID centres, we have a range of services available, from information, advice and training to flexible workspace, resources and networking opportunities. Our team works hard to make the right connections for you and your business!

If you would like to talk to us about the benefits of joining our network, please get in touch.

interminds events www.intermindsevents.com Tel: 01274 223 326 We offer a rare opportunity to work with trainers, with both personal and professional experience, using a number of different approaches such has Mindfulness, Voice Dialogue, relaxation, interactive exercises and recovery stories. Our workshops are suitable for anyone wishing to use holistic approaches to mental health recovery including mental health/social services professionals, psychotherapists and counsellors, voluntary sector workers, mental health service users and their friends and family.

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Latest statistics suggest that over the last 12 months, 1 in 120 companies went into liquidation and possibly 1 in 50 were struggling to keep their head above the water. Insolvency is an issue that hangs heavily over many businesses in today’s gloomy economic environment. But ignoring it’s potential presence won’t make it any less real and, according to many financial advisors, we ignore the “I” word at our peril.

Here, he lists the early warning signs that may indicate the onset of problems that, if left unaddressed, could lead to insolvency.

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Detecting problems using a check list such as this can be relatively straight forward; but appreciating the underlying causes can be more complex. Of course, just because a business demonstrates one – or even several – of these symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean that insolvency is the diagnosis.

Businesses don’t generally become insolvent overnight and the early detection of the symptoms of failure could make the difference between resolving short term issues and having to deal with fundamental problems that may result in insolvency. A frank assessment of the problems is essential in deciding whether or not the business is viable in the long term.

The message is clear: in today’s environment, it’s dangerous to ignore the possibility of insolvency. It’s a fact of life in the current market and professionals should not be afraid to address the issue with their clients. The earlier a problem is identified, the more options there will be available to preserve the value of a business.

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Looking for a conference or meeting room?

Not too costly? But yet with an excellent and professional look and service ...your answer is:

Carlisle Business Centre great prices with great facilities!

Why not give us a try?

For those of you who haven’t seen the Conference facilities at CBC, why not book an appointment with a member from our conference team and have a personal tour of the facilities and services that we are able to offer, you could also take advantage and get one to one assistance with helping you prepare for your function. r r r r r

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For more details or to book your appointment please contact the conference team on 01274 223203 or alternatively email on info@abl-cbc.co.uk

Not only do we have conference facilities we also have rental office units. These also vary in sizes and cost.

We currently have over 60 businesses based at CBC. On a monthly basis we hold a community lunch, where all our tenants and local members of the community attend to have a networking session as well as a light lunch provided by our in- house cafĂŠ. This gives our new tenants the opportunity to introduce themselves and also to meet other businesses with the same area of work and the possibility to work in partnership.

For more details about office rentals, or to book an appointment please contact the Centre Manager on 01274 223207

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Seven Principles of Effective Networking

by Gary Blonder

1) Set Goals Who do I want to meet? Why do I want to meet these people? Where will I meet these people?

2) Carry Business Cards at All Times Your cards should always be to hand everywhere.

3) Take Good Notes on Business Cards It's important to remember what has been said. Take notes on the back of business cards to remember your conversation when you follow up.

4) Be Genuine Always listen, giving eye contact, asking questions and not interrupting. Build trust and a good relationship, and don’t actively sell.

5) Offer to Help Others A networking must. Offer to share resources, make introductions, gather data and perform consulting. By extending yourself to others, you build a reputation as a giver rather than a taker.

6) Follow Up Follow up with people the next day so you're still fresh in their minds. If you offer to help someone - no matter how big or small - you need to follow up.

7) Build Relationships You need to continue to build your relationship with people. By reaching out to them, you will come across as genuine and someone who values your relationships.

Final Thought By incorporating some or all of the above networking principles, you will be more prepared for events and a truly effective networker! Enjoy yourself and don't forget that networking is a continual process with each person you meet.

Always write down tomorrow´s to do list today, so that you wake up each morning clear about the day´s priorities.

Learning to delegate aspects of your business is a challenge for every entrepreneur, but if your business is to grow you have to learn to let go!

Often our head is busy but we're not actually achieving much. A coaching session will get you clear on your business priorities, encourage you to stop procrastinating and get on with what's important. Invest in a mental clear-out with a Coaching session with Liz Dunphy and improve your results immediately.

Communicate with friends and family and let them know well in advance if you need some time to be more focussed on your business. If you inform them they will want to support you, if you don't they might just feel ignored.

At the end of each day, make a quick note of your main achievements of the day. This will not only make you feel good, but also flag-up if you've let yourself get distracted!

Top 5 tips for beating the Recession:

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Everybody needs a plan and vision to know how well they’re doing

2. keep a close eye on what you customers want and keep asking them. After all customers are the life line of any business. Give your customers a reason to want to use your business

3. review outstanding debts regularly, think about slightly lower prices for payment up front 4. Use your accountant to make sure you’re utilising the best tax options for your business eg incorporation or small business schemes for VAT

5. build a good support network for cross sharing referrals

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In what year was Bradford City Football Club formed?

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Which Bradfordian physicist confirmed the existence of the ionosphere and received a Nobel Prize in 1947?

In which postcode area would you find

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What are the names of the two major hospitals in Bradford?

7 Where did the name ‘Bradford’ come from?

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Where in Pakistan can you fly to from Leeds Bradford International Airport?

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