D2N2 Growth Hub

Marketing, you've heard about it, you know it's important for your business, but still, you may find the task of growing your business and getting its name out there an overwhelming one. Outcomes: - Why marketing is important for your business - How to create a compelling value proposition so people know why they should do business with you - How to identify who your target clients are and what’s important to them - How to identify the right channel and platform for your customers - How to create compelling marketing campaigns that really speak to your audience You will leave with practical actions that you can implement in your business straight away. 9.30am – 4.00pm 🌟31st Oct | Worksop | https://bit.ly/4eofO9U 🌟13th Nov | Strelley | https://bit.ly/3YeFC2J 🌟27th Nov | Derbyshire Dales | https://bit.ly/3ZETzbb #UKSPF #Accelerator #Marketing View upcoming events like this, running in other areas: https://bit.ly/42ceH80 East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) East Midlands Manufacturing Network Passion Marketing Solutions Bassetlaw District Council The Bridge Skills Hub Broxtowe Borough Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Visit Peak District and Derbyshire

Looking to put your business ‘on the map’? Ever wondered how some brands get exposure on prime time TV or featured in glossy magazines? PR can be an effective and free way for businesses to raise their profile and gain new visitors/guests, but many businesses are unsure about where to start. This introductory session to doing your own PR is aimed specifically at people from Visitor Economy businesses: visitor attractions, accommodation, activity and experience providers, cafés, bars and restaurants etc. 🌟12th Nov | 9.30am – 4.00pm📍Matlock | https://bit.ly/4bNNSer #UKSPF #Accelerator #PR #Tourism East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) Visit Peak District and Derbyshire Chesterfield Borough Council Derbyshire Dales District Council High Peak Borough Council

Discover the secrets to converting more of your website visitors into customers. Outcomes: - Gain an understanding of how visitors typically use websites and the factors that drive them to take action, enabling you to optimise your own site - Take away numerous practical examples of high-performing websites with explanations of why they work well - How to use conversion optimisation software to test improvements to your site - Leave with an action plan that prioritises the tasks you need to complete to improve your own website’s conversion rate Discover the secrets to converting more of your website visitors into customers. Outcomes: - Gain an understanding of how visitors typically use websites and the factors that drive them to take action, enabling you to optimise your own site - Take away numerous practical examples of high-performing websites with explanations of why they work well - How to use conversion optimisation software to test improvements to your site - Leave with an action plan that prioritises the tasks you need to complete to improve your own website’s conversion rate 🌟6th Nov | 9.30am – 4.00pm | Leicester | https://bit.ly/4dnCK7H #UKSPF #Accelerator #SEO #CRO East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) Leicester City Council

Video content is ubiquitous in marketing today. It's predicted to form an even greater part of marketing for a business in the future. What's covered: 🍉What can video do for you and your customers? 🍉Why use video at all? 🍉Video types – feed, stories, shorts 🍉Content ideas 🍉Optimal length 🍉Livestreaming 🔜29th Oct | 9.30am - 11am | https://bit.ly/3w0YIxz #UKSPF #Accelerator #Webinar #SocialMedia East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) LikeMind Media Paul Ince

📢 LEICESTER CITY BASED BUSINESS? Fully funded support to boost your business growth from the Accelerator project, get on board before it's too late. ⏳ #ukspf #businesshelp #businessadvice #Leicester #sustainability #energycosts #decarbonisation #efficiency #manufacturing #smes https://lnkd.in/eGaeDKKq Business Gateway Growth Hub Leicester City Council LCB Depot Leicester and Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership Matt Bateman Joanna Moore East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) East Midlands Manufacturing Network Kalpna Mistry Tom Munro Leicester Startups BID Leicester Serleeka Saini Sue Tilley Jenny Cross Jennifer Thomas MIED

Rushcliffe businesses: Join us for this business surgery session, which can be a useful diagnostic tool for your business, and help enable you to tackle issues or challenges. 30th Oct | 9am - 4.30pm | https://bit.ly/3NDuoyn #UKSPF #Accelerator East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Business Partnership

Are you new to Social Media Marketing? Whether you need to create a strategy or want ideas to increase engagement, this workshop will provide you with an essential guide of the options available to your business. Outcomes: - Greater understanding of the social media options available to your business - Greater understanding of audience preference and behaviour - Learn how to engage customers and prospects on social media - Generate a social media action plan 26th Nov | Swadlincote | 9.30am – 4.00pm | https://bit.ly/4duogD0 #UKSPF #Accelerator #SocialMedia View all upcoming events like this one: https://bit.ly/3VX6eo9 East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) East Midlands Manufacturing Network LikeMind Media Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Business Partnership South Derbyshire DC South Derbyshire CVS

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Rushcliffe businesses: Join us for this business surgery session, which can be a useful diagnostic tool for your business, and help enable you to tackle issues or challenges. 30th Oct | 9am - 4.30pm | https://bit.ly/3NDuoyn #UKSPF #Accelerator East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Business Partnership

🏁Are you looking to start your own business? Unsure where to start? Kickstart your journey now by booking on to our two-day Start-Up Accelerator. Covering topics such as: - Benefits of starting a business - How to research the target market and find out customers needs - Researching competitors to understand the market - Understanding your USP and how to stand out from the crowd - Understanding business finance and much more. 📅3rd Dec | 9:30am - 4:00pm | Reach Events Derby | https://lnkd.in/eF_9uD6g #UKSPF #Accelerator #StartUp Derby City Council East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) East Midlands Manufacturing Network