Business & IP Centre Newcastle

Internet Icons: Successful Web Ventures

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:53:55 +0000

This special event has some incredibly inspiring entrepreneurs telling their tales of online success and innovative ideas

If you have been thinking about how new opportunities which the ever-changing internet and digital world offers your business, then this is the event for you.

Here are some headline facts about trends in the sector:

A recent report by retail guru Mary Portas tells us that by 2015 the UK will be spending more than £40 billion a year over the internet and through mobile devices.
UK Businesses spent £4.78bn in 2011 on internet advertising, with 14.4% year-on-year growth the biggest surge since 2007, according to a Internet Advertising Bureau report.
Half of the UK population is now registered on Facebook, up to 3,000 tweets are posted in a single second, and 68% of people who watch online video share the link with friends.

After the speeches you will be invited to stay on for a networking reception to meet and share experiences with one another.

The Guests include:

Dominic Edmunds: Managing Director

Dominic is the founder of SaleCycle and responsible for the strategic growth and development of the business. Recognised as ‘the founder of commercial cart recovery’, Dominic has developed an unrivalled level of online transactional expertise and consumer insight. This insight is frequently shared on the international conference circuit predominantly in theUSand theUK. With more than 12 years in the digital sector, Dominic is experienced in delivering business critical projects and strategies for blue-chip clients and market leading brands.

Lara Morgan, Company Shortcuts

Over seventeen years, Lara built her own international business, Pacific Direct, before selling a majority share 99% holding of the company for £20 million in 2008. This experience and passion for business drove Lara to where she is today, with an ambitious plan to support entrepreneurs who want to maximize success. Lara has always believed “if there is a will, there is a way.” She is passionate about the sharing of contacts, continual improvement and maximising opportunities.

Paul Rawlings: Co-Founder and C.E.O

Paul co-founded ScreenReach Interactive and created the Screach Product from his vast experience in digital signage and interactive technology. Paul started out creating EPOS, Sales Order Processing and Marketing systems for businesses including Burger King and Dixons. In 2009 he built a couple of Twitter based businesses – these included Twe2, a free SMS provider for twitter sold privately by Paul in the same year and a social auction website Tweba, which grabbed the headlines.
Moderator

Matthew Rock, Editor of Real Business Magazine

Matthew runs an online magazine and has a strong media profile, regularly commenting on Newsnight, 5Live, CNN and in the FT, Wall Street Journal etc. He has chaired our previous “Inspiring Entrepreneurs” events and believes that he’s met and interviewed more entrepreneurs than any other British journalist.

E-Commerce and Social Media

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:20:52 +0000

Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In and many other social media channels offer a stunning new way to communicate with potential buyers of your product or service. It seems that one of the biggest barriers to growth (cost effectively finding new customers) was being replaced by a simple and cheap way to communicate. But, as with all new business tools, it’s not as easy as it sounds and integrating this channel with more traditional ways of doing business may be necessary.

Paul Lancaster is a web and social media specialist working for Shell Livewire. He has extensive experience about what works and what doesn’t in social media communications.

European networks for medical businesses

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:50:39 +0000

In Europe, it’s not what you know it’s who you know. That’s why the Enterprise Europe Network is going to be providing a series of workshops highlighting how European networks work, why they exist and how you can tap into them.

Stuart Jackson, a Brussels expert has experience working for European trade associations, lobby groups and public sector representative bodies. He will showcase the various types of networks that are at the heart of the Brussels decision-making bubble and provide you with tips and tools to get the most out of them.

There will be specific tailored advice for businesses involved in ageing, sustainability and medicine as each is treated differently at EU level. There will also be opportunities to meet with other Enterprise Europe Network representatives and receive tailored support.

European networks for sustainability businesses

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:42:47 +0000

European networks for healthy ageing businesses

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:26:40 +0000

Setting Up and Running a Creative Business

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:12:03 +0000

Two entrepreneurs share their start up stories and show how they have managed to combine creativity with entrepreneurship.

Running a creative business requires the business leader to be able to find the mental space to generate original material whilst at the same time act in a logical and focussed way to make the business work – some of these skills are complementary, some decidedly not.

Fiona Birkbeck has been running her own creative business and will give an understanding of the challenges and triumphs she has had.

Joanna Feeley is founder of the North East’s only trend forecasting company, Trend Bible, predicting future lifestyle, design and colour trends for blue chip retailers and brands in over 18 countries. Joanna worked in the fashion industry in London and New York before setting up Trend Bible in Newcastle in 2008.

This session would be useful for anyone who is planning to start a business, who is starting a business or who has a business and is looking for inspiration.

Marketing and Branding Workshop

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:59:02 +0000

Successful marketing is crucial to the survival and growth of any business.

Since launching in 2003, Perro has helped many businesses in various sectors to build brands and increase sales. This workshop provides practical help and advice on marketing, strategy and brand development.

This session would be useful for new and existing businesses, individuals and pre-starts.

Intellectual Property Surgery

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:18:45 +0000

Do you have an idea or invention but are unsure how to go about protecting it?

With over 30 years experience of providing intellectual property advice to North East innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs, qualified staff at Newcastle City Library are on hand to guide you through the patent application process, introduce you to the most suitable forms of protection and provide information on carrying out patent searching. We cover:

Patents
Trade Marks
Registered Design
Copyright
Confidentiality Agreements

Free 1 hour 1-2-1 appointments are available on Wednesday mornings: 9am – 10am, 10.15am – 11.15am, 11.30am – 12.30pm and Friday afternoons: 2pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

To book a session please e-mail: bipcnewcastle@newcastle.gov.uk, telephone: 0191 2774100 or ask a member of staff.

Intellectual Property Surgery

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:15:54 +0000

Do you have an idea or invention but are unsure how to go about protecting it?

Patents
Trade Marks
Registered Design
Copyright
Confidentiality Agreements

Free 1 hour 1-2-1 appointments are available on Wednesday mornings: 9am – 10am, 10.15am – 11.15am, 11.30am – 12.30pm and Friday afternoons: 2pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

To book a session please e-mail: bipcnewcastle@newcastle.gov.uk, telephone: 0191 2774100 or ask a member of staff.

Intellectual Property Surgery

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:12:52 +0000

Do you have an idea or invention but are unsure how to go about protecting it?

Patents
Trade Marks
Registered Design
Copyright
Confidentiality Agreements

Free 1 hour 1-2-1 appointments are available on Wednesday mornings: 9am – 10am, 10.15am – 11.15am, 11.30am – 12.30pm and Friday afternoons: 2pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

To book a session please e-mail: bipcnewcastle@newcastle.gov.uk, telephone: 0191 2774100 or ask a member of staff.