Practical interactive workshop for:
• Improving your everyday working practices with Muslim colleagues, employees and customers
• Working through stereotypes about Islam and Muslims to identify the main causes and consequences
of these processes
• Receiving practical everyday guidance and advice for improving the workplace for the benefit of all
This workshop has been successfully delivered to delegates in April and June 2008. Feedback has
been excellent and for this reason we are running it one more time this year. Places are limited so
please book on at your earliest convenience.
Registration and fees
Register for your place online by visiting the following website: www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/IslamNov08
or e-mail Melanie Kidd at melanie.kidd@ncl.ac.uk
Workshop: A Practical Approach to Improving the Workplace
www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/IslamNov08/programme.html
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Fees: Private sector - £100, Public sector - £75, Voluntary and Community sector - £50
The training course will help attendees improve their everyday working practices with Muslim colleagues, employees and customers. Initially the course will work through stereotypes about Islam and Muslims identifying the main causes and consequences of these processes. Following this, a series of practical everyday guidelines and advice will be presented for improving the workplace to the benefit of all.
To register for this event please use the link below:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/IslamNov08/
If you would like a copy of the event programme, further information or if you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Kate Morris from HaSS Faculty at: k.morris@newcastle.ac.uk/ 0191 2225823
New Rules on Distraint, Forfeiture and Rights of Re-entry
Tuesday 25th November, Newcastle Football Club, 8:00am
Soon Part 3 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act will come into force abolishing the Landlord’s traditional remedy of distraint and replacing it with a new statutory procedure called Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR).
This is a fundamental change and could be perceived as strengthening the Tenant’s position and represents the most radical change to the Law of Distraint for a Century.
However, the news for Landlords is not all bad. The introduction of the new procedure gives rise to a number of practical issues for enforcement agents, their Clients and Lawyers.
There are also wide-ranging changes to the law on Forfeiture and Re-entry which are to be replaced
with entirely new statutory procedures.
Legal disputes are inevitable in the Landlord/Tenant relationship. It is essential that you know and understand the relevant rights and responsibilities.
Latimer Hinks and National Enforcement will be holding a presentation on these changes which affect Commercial Landlords and will compare them with the existing regime via case studies.
Andy Coates of National Enforcement Services will speak about the issues bailiffs and Landlords will face once CRAR comes into effect.
Mark Gardner, partner at Latimer Hinks will speak about the existing remedies/rights for Landlords. Both speakers will then work through a case study (with hopefully a little audience participation) to highlight differences.
If you or your colleagues are interested in attending either call Andrea Tobin, on 01325
341507 or email at@latimerhinks.co.uk
Further details and timings can be found at www.latimerhinks.co.uk/events
Digital technology such as the Internet not only allows access to an infinite web of information at the touch of a button, but can also act as a portal for many people to stay in touch with life outside of their homes. Therefore it is important for those who distribute IT knowledge to keep up to date with technological advancements to promote social inclusion.
IT in the Community will analyse themes such as the importance of the integration of technology, community engagement, empowerment and capacity building programmes. It will do this by providing sessions and workshops aimed at giving delegates the chance to discuss and debate issues with subject leaders. The first day will end with a networking session, providing an exclusive chance to make useful business contacts and enjoy a selection of drinks and nibbles.
In the business world, technological advancement means we are becoming closer to being a global digital community, therefore companies are able to reach out to a larger audience. Although this is a positive notion, Small to Medium Businesses can often feel overwhelmed. IT in the Community will be held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and is providing a free stream of workshops for SMEs on the afternoon of the 25th of November, called IT Works.
IT Works has been set up to inform and educate businesses about creating a Digital Identity and provide information about Sunderland Software City. The opportunity to attend these free workshops will allow delegates to consider the way in which they use technology within their business and the potential of more efficient alternatives. The stream of workshops will culminate with a networking event, allowing delegates to discuss, debate and ponder the points raised over a glass of wine.
IT in the Community Conference costs £145, but offers a limited amount of free places for the Voluntary and Community sectors.
The IT Works stream of workshops is Free for Small to Medium Enterprises to attend.
Please visit www.itinthecommunity.com for more information and delegate booking. Alternatively email: melissa@itinthecommunity.com or call 0191 241 4523.
IT in the Community will analyse themes such as the importance of the integration of technology, community engagement, digital inclusion, empowerment and capacity building programmes. You will hear first hand about how Sunderland will become competitive in the global software industry.
David Dunn, Chief Operating Officer of Sunderland Software City, will be outlining the vision for North East England's latest innovation connector: "Sunderland Software City is a new multi-million pound project to establish the software industry in North East England as a major global force. It will increase the number of new and growing software companies based in the region and provide job opportunities both in the industry and in its supply chain."
A recent independent study found that Sunderland has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver the project, and with successful partnership working, Sunderland Software City will have a strong positive influence on the North East's economy.
The session is part of the IT Works programme being staged to inform local businesses of regional IT initiatives, alongside a national conference. The conference will allow delegates to consider the way in which they use technology within their business and the potential of more efficient alternatives. Tuesday will culminate with a networking event, allowing delegates to discuss, debate and ponder the points raised over a glass of wine.
The Deputy Minister for Digital Inclusion, Wayne David will present a keynote speech at the Conference on 25th November; delegates will discuss the use of IT in improving digital equality. Sunderland is the natural home for such a conference as in 2007 the City was the winner of the Governments Digital Challenge competition.
The conference, supported by Sunderland City Council and One North East, is free to attend for companies based in North East England, and provides an opportunity to network and knowledge share with IT professionals from the public and community and voluntary sectors.
Please visit www.itinthecommunity.com for the full programme and delegate booking. Alternatively email catherine@itinthecommunity or call 0191 241 4523.
Every day we hear on the news that the country is going deeper into recession. The financial markets have been in turmoil and consumer confidence has collapsed. So is the recession an opportunity or a threat for consultants and in particularly members of the Institute of Business Consultants in the North East Region?
We are joined by Gill Hunt of Skillfair, who provide the tender opportunities network service to the IBC, and will explore survival strategies for consultants. This lively and thought provoking event also includes growth strategies for consultants through collaboration, suggesting tools and models that are useful for you and your clients to rise above these stormy economic times.
To collaborate with other consultants you need to know who they are and what they can offer. So come along armed with plenty of business cards and your introductions prepared as we put some of the lessons into practice on the night.
Bookings: E-mail Jean Dodds at jean_dodds@yahoo.com
Struggling to keep your head above water?
Then this two hour workshop, packed full of top tips
to help you stay afloat, is just what you need.
There’s no need for you to trawl the press or the internet for those nuggets of financial information that could make all the difference to you and your business. And no need to wait until your next review meeting. Quite simply you’ll hear from Business Experts brought together especially to teach you the ways of riding the economic waves, including:
• How to hold on to your existing customers
• How to get your pricing right
• How to keep daily control of your figures
• How to raise additional finance
• Creating maximum effect marketing for minimal cost
By the time you leave you’ll have a head full of ideas on how to stay ahead of the competition and keep your business buoyant.
Reach for the life-ring now and book your place at the
Riding the Economic Waves Workshop
Wednesday 26th November 2008
9.30am—11.30am
Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HN
Book your place online at www.harland.co.uk/events or call us on 0800 7831048.
• Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities on the planet and is thought to cost the global economy close to $40bn a year.
• Retailers alone lost more than £270m in 2007 from internet fraud.
• Forty four percent of small businesses in the UK have been a victim of cyber crime.
In order to raise awareness of the issues and the simple steps businesses can take to protect themselves from such threats, RMT Accountants and Business Advisors, in association with Northumbria University and IAAITC, are delighted to invite you to attend our Business Continuity & Risk Management Summit and workshop on 26 November 2008.
The Summit will focus on the risks of failing to implement Business Continuity and Risk Management Plans and will help you learn from other businesses as to what works and how yours or your clients business could be protected.
There will be plenty of opportunity to network before the conference starts, with the morning session given to industry experts covering topics which include a consideration of: the Financial Risks in Business; the Online Risks and the real implications of Fraud & data loss. After a networking lunch you will have the opportunity to attend 2 to 3 in depth workshop sessions which will include: how to establish a Risk Profile for your Business; how to develop a Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity plan; exploring the role of Open Source products in IT Security; Online Security Solutions; Protecting Your Data and A Layman’s Guide to Data Protection.
As you can see, this comprehensive Summit is an essential guide to continuously managing a business effectively.
Places will be limited but you can reserve yours for free by registering by email to conference@r-m-t.co.uk . For more information, please contact Denise Hosking on 0191 2569511 .
Rapid response market intelligence - a service to support members of NETPark Net
Introductory seminar
Members of NETPark Net working in science, engineering and technology can now access a unique intelligence service online or on the phone. NETintel is designed to help you access up-to-date information on your industry, forecast any threats or opportunities and enhance your understanding of the business environment.
All companies working in science, engineering and technology should attend.
To register for this seminar email events@uknetpark.net or call 01740 625 180. A location map can be found at www.uknetpark.net
A unique chance to meet Doug Bradley who played "Pinhead" in the cult Hellraiser horror movies, the event is held at The Wow Factor, a retail shop opposite HMV in the Cornmill Centre selling Film props, Canvas art from LA, movie collectables and autographs from Film, music and sport. Doug will sign photos and collectables from the store from 10am - 5pm....but hurry "Hell is waiting for you"
