This introductory one-hour workshop shows you how to find company information and market research using the British Library’s collections and online resources. It is suitable as a first time introduction to business research in the Business & IP Centre and is a condensed summary of the Knowing Your Market, Researching a Company and Developing a Mailing or Supplier List workshops.

Familiarising yourself with your market is critical to business success. This workshop shows you how, using the published market research, business journals and free web sources. Knowing your Market workshops are delivered by British Library information experts and generously supported by Yellow Pages

Got a great business idea? Want to take the next steps to making your business dreams a reality? This seminar covers the practical aspects of: Starting your business Marketing Must-know facts Finding premises Knowing your customers and competitors Applying for funding Voice and presentation skills experts Josie Peer and Alex Walker of Speaking Solutions will lead a hands-on introductory session in how to exude star quality and ease the process of speaking in public. Lunch will be provided and will give you extra opportunities to network and learn more about the Business & IP Centre resources. After lunch guest speakers from local law firm Gannons will speak on employment, company and commercial law, including: Statement of terms and conditions Legislative requirements Restrictive covenants.

How to get to know your market. Familiarising yourself with your market is critical to business success. This workshop shows you how, using the published market research, business journals and free web sources.

How to get to know your market. Familiarising yourself with your market is critical to business success. This workshop shows you how, using the published market research, business journals and free web sources.

How to get to know your market. Familiarising yourself with your market is critical to business success. This workshop shows you how, using the published market research, business journals and free web sources.

Considering the delicate state of the economy right now it is important that businesses continue to reach out for further custom but how can you do this without spending over your minimal budget? … Marketing expert Andrew Ludlam, Maverick Marketing, will take you through cheap but effective marketing methods to help see your business through the credit crunch - don’t run out of ideas - keep the customers flowing! Cost: £55+vat pp - members and guests, £65+vat pp = non-members This is a North London Chamber of Commerce event; Improving business in North London, sponsored by Maverick Marketing. www.maverickmarketingconsultancy.co.uk