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What’s your Elevator Pitch?

Workshop presented by Amber Raney-Kincade

Tuesday 15 May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm

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

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:

• 
  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

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

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

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

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

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