Latest GCN News & Events
01/12/07 - Gloucestershire Flood Recovery Scheme for Businesses
South West Regional Development Agency, in partnership with Gloucestershire First and Business Link, has provided up to £2m to assist the rapid recovery of businesses affected by the recent flooding, principally in Gloucestershire.
The scheme is administered by Business Link who will send a Business Adviser to visit affected premises and give advice and support on business recovery.
The maximum level of grant funding available to an individual company is £2,500 for business advice and physical losses as a direct consequence of the flooding.
If you have any questions about the scheme, please contact Business Link on
0845 600 9006
www.glosfirst.co.uk
Scheme guidance and the application form are set out below:
Scheme Guidance
Application Form
25/10/07 - New grant funding available.
Train to Gain's new Leadership & Management Development Programme provides up to £1000 matched funding.
Train to Gain’s new Leadership and Management Development Programme will enable you to raise your managers’ capability and performance.
In addition, a GRANT of up to £1000 of matched funding is available to assist the implementation of agreed development actions.
Download the full Details from the Grants page
11/10/07 - GCN Member Urban Element launches website for the Conservative European Party
Urban Element, an internet technologies business based in Witney, Oxfordshire have recently developed a new website for the Conservative European Party. The new website had to inform users of current European parliamentary news and promote any current campaigns.
Visit conservativeeurope.com
05/10/07 - The Gloucestershire Media Group announces the launch of its FREE management courses.
The management courses are specifically aimed at small businesses and freelancers in the Media industry. The two courses will not only help successfully run a business but also teach how to grow a business
For full details visit The Gloucestershire Media Group website
22/10/07 - Cheltenham-based apt marketing & pr ltd is extending its client portfolio with a trio of new account wins.
apt’s new clients are, Jeremy Moore Associates; quantity surveyors, Good Taste Foods; premium food delivery, and The Hare & Hounds Hotel. These new accounts reflect the diversity of apt’s service offering, and help to cap a hugely successful year.
20/10/07 - Angie Petkovic, explains why websites hold the key to claiming a healthy stake in a competitive marketplace.
Web interaction is ingrained in our culture, and hoteliers need to respond. In fact, some are doing so, but the maze of options and the pace of changing technologies can seem daunting particularly to independent hoteliers who often lack resources.
10/08/07 - GCN Member apt marketing & pr has expanded its portfolio with two new client wins: bookkeeping and accountancy firm BookCheck and co-housing developer ‘E-cohousing’.
BookCheck is an established national company, providing day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll support – as well as delivering management accounts – to a range of clients. Offering online, postal and onsite services, BookCheck allows its clients to focus on their core business, taking away the bookkeeping headache.
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Press Release 1
08/08/07 - GCN Member & hospitality marketer apt marketing & pr is extending its range of social media tools, following considerable success with its news ‘snippets’ site and other blogs within the sector.
For almost a year, apt has been releasing news to the hospitality press via a blog-style ‘snippets’ site [www.aptsnippets.com], subscribed to via email or RSS feed. Visitors and subscribers can get the latest news and information from its range of hospitality clients. Due to its popularity, apt has now extended this service to the rest of its client portfolio and developed its range of social media tools.
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Press Release 2
17/05/07 - GCN Member APT Marketing & PR has won a contract to promote national coffee chain, SOHO Coffee Co. Ltd.
'APT has been appointed to market and publicise SOHO, as it aims to increase its share of the coffee shop market. APT will provide public relations support, brand communications and strategic marketing advice, to help achieve SOHO’s bold business objectives.'
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15/05/07 - Gloucestershire Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 28th June 2007
'Gloucestershire Growing Global' is this year's theme - the third in a series of 'Gloucestershire Professionals' Conferences to interest people in businesses large and small.
This Year's Key Note Speakers are Bill Cullen of Renault, Ireland and Mark McKergow of Solutions Focus plus a full day’s programme of varied seminars
Download Conference Brochure PDF
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17/04/07 - New Consultant Profile Added
Bill Jones from Jones Design Associates has added his profile to the members directory
'Our practice, NQA registered ISO9001, provides process review and improvement, mainly to SME’s in the manufacturing and service sectors.'
To find out more about Bill please visit his Consultant Profile
16/04/07 - Jeff Baguley from Willow Consulancy Presents
'There is a growing impact of environmental considerations and sustainability on SME's. what does this mean, does it matter, how should SME's react?'
Jeff Baguley presented an overview of the current situation, examples of client reactions and responses, and suggested how SME's can respond to these changes
To find out more about Jeff please visit his Consultant Profile
16/02/07 - New Consultant Profile Added
Rosemary Millar from Ormack Business Solutions has added her profile to the members directory.
Ormak Business Solutions takes the headache out of choosing new computer software / systems to support your business.
To find out more about Rosemary please visit her Consultant Profile
01/12/06 - Nigel Scott joins GCN
Nigel Scott from Action International has joined the GCN ranks.
Nigel Scott has a background in sales, marketing and general management in a large healthcare company
To find out more about Nigel please visit his Consultant Profile
01/11/06 - Liz Neilson joins GCN
Liz Neilson from Spectrum Consulting Group joned GCN at the beginning of November having come to two events as a guest.
Liz Neilson has extensive business experience and works closely with management teams to help them develop workable strategies and lead the business forward.
To find out more about Liz please visit her Consultant Profile