Newlands Enterprise 2008 AGM Report
The 2008 Annual Report is now available to download in the 'Reports & Research' section of our website.
Find out everything that we've been up to in the last year. If you would like a paper copy of the document, please contact us on 01274 610222 and we will send you a copy in the post.
Please note you will need Adobe Reader to view the document.
Posted Tuesday 18th November 2008 3:00 pm by Pete Simpson
Simplified Intellectual Property
Last month the British Library launched an innovative and comprehensive distance learning website that will allow anyone interested in learning about intellectual property to do so without a headache.
"Intellectual Property ? How to Protect and Develop Your Idea", is designed to give users the confidence to learn the IP fundamentals that no-one setting up a business or launching an innovation can afford to ignore.
The website incorporates much of the invaluable information provided by the courses available at the British Library's Business & IP Centre and brings it to the fingertips of budding entrepreneurs and innovators based anywhere in the UK or the world.
Find out more at http://www.bl-elearning.com/.
Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008 12:36 pm by Pete Simpson
InKind Direct - Low Cost Surplus Equipment
InKind Direct are a group who distribute surplus equipment from private businesses throughout the UK for a small administration fee.
Since being founded in 1996 they have received over ?50 million worth of donated goods covering pretty much anything you can think of:
Cleaning supplies,
Cookware,
Office supplies,
Toiletries,
DIY tools,
Toys,
Arts and crafts,
Clothing and shoes
You don't need to register to look through the online catalogue, however registration is free and you will receive email updates with the latest donations.
www.inkinddirect.org
Posted Monday 21st April 2008 1:19 pm by Pete Simpson
It's Official, They've Been Certified!
Anita Bolland, 51, Project Manager, receives her Certificate in Project Management from the Chair of Newlands Local Enterprise Ltd.
"It may seem a bit late in the day? says Anita "to be getting my certificate when I have been doing it for nearly 20 years. But it was a really valuable training course. It reinforced to me that I have actually being doing it right after all these years. You are never too old to learn and I picked up some useful management tools. It?s also good to keep up with current methods and feel that you can still compete in the job market".
Julie Dawson, Business Admin Co-ordinator receives her certificate for Project Management together with her certificate for Introduction to First Line Management.
The First Line Management was a 'women' only course and took part over 5 full days and it was fantastic. The dynamic of the group was wonderful and it became a journey of self-discovery as well as the journey to the end qualification! The Project Management course took five weeks to complete with homework after each session (big sigh) but it was well worth it.
I would like to say a BIG THANKS to NLEL for the support and encouragement given to me in this training ? much appreciated :D
Posted Thursday 10th April 2008 4:39 pm by Pete Simpson
NLEL Now Named As Approved Supplier By Professional Services
NLEL have been helping small businesses to develop and grow for many years. We also support individuals who want to be self-employed, and social enterprises which operate for the benefit of our community. Examples of the administration support we offer include reception cover, data entry, digital archiving, event support, faxing, filing, photocopying, invoicing, Microsoft office support, spreadsheets, database, power-point, mail merging, minute taking, petty cash, recruitment and research. ICT support includes full system reviews, advice on hardware, software and networks.
If you are interested in receiving any of these services please contact the Kickstart Helpline in the first instance on 0800 853 9503 and they will put you in touch with your local advisor.
Posted Monday 25th February 2008 11:56 am by Julie Dawson
