City of Westminster

Events at Westminster Reference Library

Special events


What’s your Elevator Pitch?

Workshop presented by Amber Raney-Kincade
Tuesday 15 May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Amber Raney-Kincade

You step into a lift and someone asks "What do you do?" You have only seconds to gain their interest. How will they remember you? 

With a solid elevator pitch, you can grab their attention and say a lot in a few words.

With over 10 years experience in the marketing industry in the UK and US, Amber has developed an innovative marketing seminar programme designed to allow small business owners take their own reigns.

A former marketing agency Account Director working with big brands, she has honed her skills to teach others how they can achieve success in the ever changing marketing world within a small budget.

Amber Raney-Kincade’s workshop is dedicated to creating your specific elevator pitch.

Whether you are in a lift, at a party, or attending a networking event, you will leave this seminar with a pitch you can begin using immediately.

Admission Free. Opportunity for Networking

To book a place, email: bip@westminster.gov.uk , telephone 020 7641 5250 or

Book now at Eventbrite



 


Becoming Self-Employed

Workshop presented by Sherman McLeod from HM Revenue & Customs 
Thursday 17 May,  10.30am – 12.30pm

Are you newly Self-Employed? Looking for guidance on becoming self-employed? Perhaps you are puzzled by PAYE or stumped by Self Assessment?

If the answer is yes, Sherman McLeod will look at the key boxes you need to tick when becoming self-employed.

This workshop will also cover:

  • HMRC Logo
    Registration with HMRC
  • National insurance contributions 
  • Business expenses and record keeping  
  • Complying with HMRC regulations

Free event. Opportunity for Networking.

To book a place, email: 
bip@westminster.gov.uk , telephone 020 7641 5250 or

Book now at Eventbrite

  

 


The Open University

Info Session @ Westminster Reference Library

 Thursday 17 May,  4.00pm – 7.00pm

If you haven't studied with the The Open University before, or you have had a few years away from study, this event is for you!

Come along for an informal chat to get ansers to your questions about courses, study methods and other aspects of learning with The Open University.

Just drop in - no appointment necessary


Secrets of Subterranean Westminster

Subterranean city


Friday 18 May 2012 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Antony Clayton, author of Subterranean City: beneath the streets of London, talks about some of the many unusual and often little known features hidden beneath the streets of the City of Westminster.

Free and open to all.

To book a place, email referencelibrarywc2@westminster.gov.uk

or telephone 020 7641 5250

 

 


NatWest Logo
Your Business: Some of the risks to consider when running your business

Workshop presented by Nick Howe, Natwest Business Banking
Thursday 7 June,  600pm – 8.00m

Nick Howe NatWest.

Are you thinking of starting a business? Already running or thinking of expanding your business?

Find out from  how you can manage the potential risks that may trip up your business

 

Free event. Opportunity for Networking.

To book a place, email:  bip@westminster.gov.uk , telephone 020 7641 5250  or

Book now at Eventbrite

 

 

 


Regular events

EventTime / dateInfo
Business Advice Sessions Monthly One-to-one Business Advice Sessions with Business Consultant Colin Rutt. By appointment only - each session lasts one hour and costs £25.00, payable in advance, with the opportunity to book further sessions. For details of the next session just contact the library.
Computer taster sessions At your convenience Computer Taster sessions
CV Advice Sessions Last Wednesday of each

One-to-one CV advice sessions are held regularly at the library. If you are looking for a job or just want to spruce up your CV, book an advice session with Business Consultant Colin Rutt.  Each session lasts 45 minutes and costs £10 and provides the opportunity for follow up sessions. To book your session and for details of the next date just contact the library.



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