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Business Support From LU Management School
Could your business do with some Financial Management or Marketing support?
Financial Management Support
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) and the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED) are offering NW businesses an opportunity to tap into the resources offered by high-calibre international postgraduate students from the MSc in Accounting & Financial Management, and the MSc in Finance.
As part of this scheme companies can employ a student on a placement for up to 6 months and gain from their expertise in:
- Accounting and Auditing
- Internal Financial Control and Budgeting
- Management Control Systems
- Financial Statement Analysis
Interviews have already commenced; interested companies should contact Sandeep Sanyal on 01524 510712 or s.sanyal@lancaster.ac.uk.
Fresh Marketing
Marketing is a core activity in the success or failure of any business.
It is estimated that lack of marketing or poor marketing accounts for the failure of 38.1% of SME's in the UK.
The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development have designed an innovative programme for SME's in the North West to improve marketing performance and growth. It's got a proven track record of working and if you are eligible it's completely free.
This is fresh*
When? Tuesday's: 6th, 13th and 20th November, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Where? Lancaster University Management School (6th) and the Lancaster House Hotel (13th and 20th)
What's covered?
Introduction to marketing; This thought provoking session provides an overview of what the marketing concept is, introduces you to the programme and highlights the links between the other units.
Market research; This session explains the how, where, when and why to carry out Market Research activities and what a business can achieve through it.
PR and the media; This workshop will teach you how to communicate effectively with your market through Public Relations and the media channels available.
Branding; This workshop explains how to develop a strong, consistent image and brand identity. It also demonstrates how critical it is to have established branding within your marketplace.
Selling; In this workshop we'll help you discover how to successfully sell to and capitalise on new and existing customers.
Marketing Strategy; This strategic session pulls together the fresh* course and establishes marketing in the wider business context.
Eligible Companies: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) eligible companies located in Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool, the Fylde & Skelmersdale.
Sector: Any business to business
Finally here's a quick recap of what ERDF eligibility is defined as:
- less then 250 employees
- primarily deal business to business
- turnover less then £30m a year
- located in an Objective Two fully eligible area (please check on www.objectivetwo.co.uk or please call for details).
Interested?
If you have any questions or would just like to chat about the course feel free to contact David Hassall or Melissa Davies.
01524 510 702/09
M: 07772 967 976
Thu 04 October 2007
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Latest News
Social media plagued by privacy problems, say researchers
The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is "seriously deficient," according to a study being published in the June issue of Computer magazine.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Tue 21 May 2013
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 17 May 2013
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 16 May 2013
How do we find out about cyber criminals?
Security Lancaster and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics held a workshop to form a new collaborative group who will widen the knowledge of cybercrime and start developing innovative approaches to obtaining information on cyber criminals. The workshop included security researchers and statisticians, solicitors specialising in cybercrime, and experts from government agencies.
Thu 16 May 2013