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Expert advice being offered to businesses seeking to improve profitability

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Creative Steam

The Islands’ Partnership and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have teamed up to offer a week of bespoke support for business owners, sole traders and budding entrepreneurs living and working across the islands.

Scilly Business Week takes place from Monday 9th March to Friday 13th March and has been designed to help island businesses make more money by gaining a better understanding of and more confidence in delivering a service or selling a product that is both highly sustainable and more profitable. 

The week will offer a series of free workshops, presentations and one-to-one advice for business owners in all industries – from retailers and restauranteurs, to manufacturers and trade service providers, and from accommodation providers to artists.

Sessions will include how to introduce simple marketing techniques to boost business revenues, an introduction to Google ads and analytics, merchandising and developing online retail sales; succession planning for (family) businesses, managing TripAdvisor and online reputation management, book-keeping and financial awareness, improving the customer experience, profitable manufacturing, recruiting and retaining good seasonal staff, and intellectual property and copyright protection.

There’ll also be an informal evening event with drinks and nibbles at Tregarthen’s Hotel – a chance to network with fellow business operators as well as hear a couple of short presentations about Scilly’s economic future, both within the tourism sector and across the wider business community. 

“This is an excellent opportunity for business owners across Scilly to really immerse themselves in how they can grow their trade profitably and operate efficiently,” says David Jackson, Executive Director Islands’ Partnership. “The sessions will be highly practical, and supplemented by useful one-to-ones where businesses can seek specific advice regarding their own particular needs.”

“This programme also provides an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to think creatively about Scilly’s overall offering,” adds Isles of Scilly Councillor, Gareth O’Neill. “As a community it is important that we seek a more diversified economic strategy and this is a valuable stepping stone for anyone looking to gain a greater understanding and confidence in operating a viable business on the islands.”

All the sessions are absolutely free, but places are limited to 20 per session, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Participants can book their places by calling the Council’s Lifelong Learning office on 01720 424880 or emailing lifelonglearning@scilly.gov.uk.

All the details including the full programme can be viewed via this link.

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IP to host Kim Conchie visit to Scilly

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Creative Steam

The Islands’ Partnership is delighted to be hosting a visit to Scilly by Kim Conchie, Chief Executive of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce on  Tuesday 24th and Wednesday  25th February.

As well as meeting with IP directors, Kim is also keen to hear from as many local businesses as possible in order that he can strongly represent the views of Scillonian businesses when required. Although he is very happy to hear opinion on all matters of concern by IP members, he has cited specific areas of interest for which he is keen to hear our views. They are:

  • Current challenges facing island businesses
  • Post Office – Universal Postage
  • Connectivity from Cornwall onwards – Newquay Airport, First Great Western etc
  • Impending gap in EU funding
  • Cornwall Chamber of Commerce plans including Growth Hub tender, Cornwall Lenders’ Forum

Members of the IP are being invited to email Kim via Amanda Pender at the IP office.  There are also a number of slots on Tuesday afternoon should any member wish for a private 20-minute audience.  Please contact the office for further details and to book a spot.

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Your chance to enter 10th Cornwall Business Awards

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Creative Steam

Entries are now open for the 10th annual Cornwall Business Awards, the most prestigious business awards event in the Duchy.

The Cornwall Business Awards are run by the Cornwall Development Company (CDC), in association with Business Cornwall magazine and the Cornwall Chamber.

Around 350 business leaders will attend the glittering awards dinner at St Mellion International Resort on May 14, which is expected to be bigger and better than ever.

Any business based in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly can enter one or more of 14 categories, which include Young Business Person of the Year, Best New Business in Cornwall and Excellence in Digital Marketing.

Entries for the Cornwall Business Awards 2015 should be made online and the closing date for entries is March 15.

Follow this link for a full list of the award categories and criteria, and an online entry form.

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