DDU Newsletter for December 2008: Issue 62
Monthly news and events from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Digital Development Unit...
Included in this edition:
Podcasting event: learn how this technology can be used in your business at this useful event
Find out more information about the Pre-Budget report and how it could affect your business
Free Training for the construction industry on marketing and promoting your business
Podcasting: Become a global media publisher
This powerful free seminar will give you all the tools, techniques and approaches to successfully use this innovative technology for your business.
A podcast is a series of audio or video digital-media files which is distributed over the Internet. With the increase in popularity of portable devices such as the iPod, podcasting allows video and audio files to be downloaded and played at a time convenient to the user. Using podcasts can also improve your website's position in Google.
Date: 18th December 8:30 for 9:00 start buffet breakfast provided
Venue: Eanam Wharf, Blackburn, BB1 5BL
Constructing the Future: Marketing on a Shoestring
Do you own a small construction business?
Do you want to find new customers?
Would you like to find out about cheap ways to promote your business?
We are running a series of short workshops where you can learn the basics of promoting your business. There are no tests, exams, or written work. It is just a chance for you to hear from an expert in this field and ask questions. Some of the topics include:
- How to make a good first impression on your clients
- How to make yourself stand out from similar companies in the area
- How to get repeat business and referrals
- Simple ways to promote your business
- The importance of networking
The training will be held on Wednesday 17th December at The Globe Centre, Accrington from 5:30pm until 7:30pm and on Friday 9th January at Blackburn Rovers FC from 8:00am until 10:00am. You only need to attend one of the sessions. Food provided.
Call Donna Marshall on 01254 304570 or
email: donna.marshall@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk to register.
*To access this free course you must live or work in a No Limits eligible area. Give us a call and we can check your postcode.
How the Pre-Budget Report affects your business
The Pre-Budget Report announced on 24th November by HM Treasury, introduced a series of measures to help businesses weather the current financial crisis. Follow the link below to find out more on the Business Link website.
Local News for December 2008
MLD have a nose for success
MLD Engineering Ltd was established in 1997, and now employs 6 staff. The company is a precision engineering and toolmaking enterprise, which, with its sister company Concept Plastics, is capable of taking a design in plastics from first design concepts through toolmaking to injection moulding.
One of MLD’s largest customers, Rexam Packaging, approached MLD with a new proposal. Rexam’s more up-market customers, such as Calvin Klein luxury fragrances, have been moving away from all-plastics closure caps, into the use of metals, albeit still with a plastics interior to provide the snap-fit. The feel, weight and variety of finishes achievable with metals augment the quality feel of the packaged product.
The DDU assisted MLD with £5,000 in funding for the design and production of a series of creative prototypes to take to the prestigious European Exhibition.
Clearer outlook for Cleartech
Cleartech is a communications company specialising in business based mobile and land line applications where the client can develop and maintain communications system for their customers. The firm has grown strongly since it started but the client felt that the company needed to promote itself with a corporate identity. The client also wished to begin a promotional and direct marketing strategy using the website as a delivery method.
The DDU has assisted this project by providing advice and funding with developing a professional e-commerce website to meet these business needs.
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