Browse Posts By Date: March, 2011

Google, Barclays and Yell to support entrepreneurs through StartUp Britain

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Internet giant Google is among the major corporate companies offering discounted services and initiatives to new entrepreneurs as part of a new government-backed start-up business scheme.

Although it was mentioned in chancellor George Osborne’s Budget announcement

Entrepreneurs create the ultimate support network as 100,000th member joins online forum

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
This milestone comes at a time when entrepreneurs need help and support more than ever before and the forum owners, Sift Media, are delighted that the site has acted as a free resource for so many businesses since it was launched eight years ago.
 
The comm

Top tips for a successful small business merger

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

In large companies, it is likely that at least some of the members of the Executive team will already have lived through one or several business integrations, and therefore knows to a certain degree what to expect. In medium or small businesses this will probably not be the case, which means that e

The capital makes an impact

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

The social enterprises of the capital appear to be on a mission to prove their worth with interim results for London showing a big jump in the quality of social impact measurement.

So far this year the capital’s enterprises are posting an average score of 55 per cent, up 10 per cent on last

RBS SE100 2010/11 last call!

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Application deadline thursday 31 march.

There are now just two days left to get your completed applications into the RBS SE100

Government response to the Skills Conditionality consultation

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Please click here to open the Government response to the Skills Conditionality consultation.

Job Vacancy – Passenger Services Agent – Servisair UK Ltd

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

604954 Passenger Services Agent – Servisair UK Ltd (Smart Handling by Servisair)

Applicants MUST be able to get to the airport during unsociable hours as

SIA Course starts tomorrow

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Clients must be 18 years old- on wards. The course is expected to last for around 1 week, Thursday to Thursday.

The hours would be usually around 9.00am to 3.00pm.The next course will be this Thursday which is the 31st March 2011 at 9.00am.

 The clients will need to

Latest Jobs and opportunitites

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

 

TXT/7189 – General Manager – 20 Stories High

TXT/7193 – Grill Chef – Pablo’s

TXT/7195 – Polish Language Assistant – Connex Education

Women in Business

Monday, March 28th, 2011

EVENTs 

Monday  21st March 

Advanced Mentoring Techniques - 9.30 am- 12.30pm 

Women’s Only Grop Mentoring- 10.00am &#

New enterprise zones must embed social enterprise

Monday, March 28th, 2011

The government’s 21 Enterprise Zones, launched during yesterday’s budget, must embed social enterprises if they are going to benefit communities and lift them out of deprivation.

Chancellor George Osborne announced during his annual budget speech that the coalition’s proposed Enterprise

Top tips for kick starting your business

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Coming up with a business idea and a company name starts with a moment of pure inspiration – a ‘eureka’ moment if you will! However there is an awful lot more to starting a business than identifying a niche market. Considering only one fifth of businesses survive longer than five years it’s

Latest Funding News

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Merseyside Funding Information Portal - New and Updated!

Welcome to the latest email update for the MERSEYSIDE FUNDING INFORMATION PORTAL for March 2011. The information below is drawn from entries added to Posted in Blog | No Comments »

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is pulling together an ad and PR campaign for KLM flights and are highlighting the onward connections across the world available via Amsterdam, and starting your journey from Liverpool Airport.

As part of this the Airport is looking to do 48 sheet posters

Latest JET Vacancies

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
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Latest Jobs and opportunities

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

TXT/7145 – Nursery Nurse – Auckland College

TXT/7147 – Krispy Kreme Merchandiser – FDS FM Ltd

TXT/7150 – Finance Analyst – Robert Half International

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Latest Jobs and opportunitites

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

TXT/7173 – Trainee Management Accountant – Robert half International

TXT/7176 – Property Manager – Metropolitan Resources

TXT/7177 – Sales Executive – Arnold Clark

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Top Vacancies 23rd March

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
 MARKETING ASSISTANT, VITAFLO INTERNATIONAL LTD
Advertising campaigns, exhibitions, new product launches, gener

Social enterprise complimentary breakfast seminar

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

‘Hill Dickinson is delighted to have been appointed by Social Enterprise Network and Liverpool Citizens Ltd as the preferred  legal services provider to their members. We welcome the opportunity to become more closely aligned to social enterprise companies in the region, and to contri

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY Opening Soon in Liverpool City Centre

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Hotel Indigo  

and  

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill  

Hotel Indigo, a luxury 151 bedroom boutique hotel with excellent facilities, including a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & G

The working it out project

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Tomorrow’s People are a national charity that has helped change the lives of over 400,000 since it was established in 1984. They engage with the people under the age of twenty five, giving them one to one support in their own community, helping them find the right job or training.

Helping y

Government promises to look again at axed £1bn jobs fund

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

News that youth unemployment in the UK has hit a record high has coincided with a promise by government to carry out a full evaluation of a fund used by hundreds of social enterprises to create thousands of jobs for young people.

The Future Jobs Fund (FJF) was a £1bn initiative set up by the

UK’s first zero-energy cost business park to be built in Wigan

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

The UK’s first zero-energy cost business park will be built in Wigan following investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The £2.7million business park, to be built at Swan Lane in Hindley Green Industrial Estate, will provide nine business units where tenants will not have to

The Carbon Trust and Siemens launch new green finance deal worth £550 million to green businesses in the UK 

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

The Carbon Trust and Siemens have launched a scheme to provide UK businesses with green equipment finance worth up to £550 million over the next three years.

This major new deal will boost green growth and unlock business investment in the low carbon economy – key to the UK’s recovery. T

Renewable heat incentive plans unveiled

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

 The renewable heat incentive is aimed at increasing the amount of heat that households and businesses can generate from low-carbon sources.

Homeowners, schools and businesses will be able to apply for a slice of £860m government funding to help them install w

ADVANCED LEVEL ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS AT JAGUAR LAND ROVER

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Do you have 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at C grade or above including Maths, English and Science?

Will you be 16 years old or over by September this year?

We are running an Open Day for candidates interested in completing an Advanced Apprenticeship

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Latest Jet Vacancies

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
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Re: Information re Migrant Workers North West

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Migrant Workers North West 2011 Prospectus publicising our work shops and training courses for 2011 offering bespoke courses on a range of issues brought to our attention by our membership. If you would like to discuss your training requirements please contact Anna Rothery at Posted in Blog | No Comments »

De Vere Apprenticeships

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Customer Service Apprenticeship Vacancy Description – £95 per week

The De Vere Academy of Hospitality offers a twelve week Apprenticeship in Customer Service that aims to encourage, inspire and create stars of the future

Social Enterprise North West Evaluation Trade Fair

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
This report has been compiled to provide a detailed analysis of how the SENW “In Business for Good” Trade  Fair performed both in terms of the objectives laid do

Latest Jobs and Opportunities from Jobcentre plus

Monday, March 14th, 2011

TXT/7145 – Nursery Nurse – Auckland College

TXT/7147 – Krispy Kreme Merchandiser – FDS FM Ltd

TXT/7150 – Finance Analyst – Robert Half International

TXT/7151 – Teaching Assistant – Connex Education

Latest JET vacancies

Monday, March 14th, 2011

The Moving On Programme

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Oakmere Community College and partners in the VOLA learning consortium are running a programme for Young People aged 17 – 19 that are not in employment education or training (NEET).

The Moving On programme offers a package of support to stimulate the interest, aspiration and capability of i

Job Cafe’s

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Mpower People CIC and JET will be taking over the Job Cafe  in Venture Housing on Boaler Street from Thursday 31st March. The Job Cafe’s take place every Thursday from 10:00am to 15:00pm, Mpower People CIC staff are available between 10-12.30 and offer support in:

  • CV writing<

Job Cafe’s

Friday, March 11th, 2011

If you are unemployed and looking for help in your jobsearch come along to the Job Cafe in Venture Housing on Boaler Street 10am-3pm every Thursday where we can help you with jobsearch, CV’s application forms etc

National Citizen Service Events

Friday, March 11th, 2011

National Citizen Service – launch of competitive commissioning process

Background  

National Citizen Service (NCS) supports the Government’s vision for building a Big Society. It will act as a gateway to the Big Society for ma

Whisc – International Womens Day

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Come and join us at Whisc

For our International Women’s Open Day

Friday 11th March 2011

11.00 am – 2.00 pm

Enjoy a Free 15 minute Taster Complementary Therapies throughout the day

Free Writing as Therapy Taster sessions

10% Discount on Essent

‘Take the Leap’ Competition

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Striding Out have launched the Big Leap Entrepreneurship Competition for 2011. The competition, now in its fifth year, helps young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 take the ‘Big Leap’ into self-employment. This year Striding Out are providing FOUR lucky winners with a start up grant of

STEPS courses at MEDS

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Start Planning the New Year: a New Start!       

Have you been unemployed 3-12 months? Ever thought of working for you? Come to our FREE course to find out how:

  • Build your confidence and self motivation and unlock your potential 

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How to register online for TESCO applications.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
  1. Type in Google “Tesco careers”
  2. On the right hand side of the careers page it says

Stores

Working in store?

Find out about working in store

  1. Click in Posted in Blog | No Comments »

Target Zone Personal Training

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Another one of our clients has gone live and we wish them all the best from Mpower Pe

Top Vacancies – Jobcentre 7th March 2011

Monday, March 7th, 2011
 PCV DRIVER, ALS COACHES
Duties will involve driving a bus to drop off passengers, school children and also pri

5 Social Media Myths…well and truly Busted!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Myth No. 1
Social Media is FREE!

Whilst the platforms such as; Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, FlickR, YouTube, About Me etc, are all indeed ‘free’ to join – ask anyone who’s doing ‘social media activity’ – and they’ll tell you it’s certainly not free

15 ways to manage stress in the workplace

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Stress is the biggest killer in the western world, destroys relationships and damages productivity. It’s also just a polite way of talking about misery and suffering so here are my top 15 stress management tips. They have been put together using an integral framework and include physical, psyc

The ‘Working it out’ programme

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Tomorrow’s People are a national charity that has helped change the lives of over 400,000 since it was established in 1984. They engage with the people under the age of twenty five, giving them one to one support in their own community, helping them find the right job or training.

Helping y

Latest Jobs 28.2.11

Friday, March 4th, 2011

TXT/7107 – Home Security Sales Advisor – Morgan Thomas Ltd

TXT/7108 – Door Supervisors – Impact Services Ltd

TXT/7109 – Chef – The Harvester

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Jobcentre Top Vacancies 2nd March 2011

Friday, March 4th, 2011
FORK LIFT TRUCK DRIVER, STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT
Must have a counter balance fork lift truck licence. A reach licen

Apprentice Special Offer!!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Liverpool Chamber Training is asking you to take the Apprenticeship pledge. 

And what’s more, to encourage employers to take on an apprentice we’re offering to help you save on employment costs by subsidising the apprentice wage. 

If you sign up with us we will pay 50% of the app

Pickles threatens councils with statutory force to ensure community funding

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Local authorities have been warned by communities secretary Eric Pickles that the government will use statutory force to ensure they do not make unreasonable cuts to community and voluntary organisations.

It is the first time the government has said it will use its powers to protect the civil

BLACK ASIAN MINORITY ETHNIC SELF-EMPLOYMENT EVENT

Friday, March 4th, 2011

This is a North West wide event, taking place at Blackburne House, Blackburne Place, Off Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE and is open to all across the North West.

To book please, either contact BTEG direct, telephone Business Venture Group Ltd on 01772 422242 or e-mail Posted in News | No Comments »

Free Food Safety in Catering Courses

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Date of Next Courses: Tues 8th & Wed 9th March 2011

Tues 22nd & Wed 23rd March 2011

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Venue: Powerhouse Foyer, 300 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool L8 7JU

Born to Shine – New ITV series

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

A new ITV series is looking for YOU!

Are you top of the league, super talented, the best in the business and a star in the making?

Born to Shine are looking for talented youngsters for a new ITV show Born to Shine this summer’s

Retirement Age Changes

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Default Retirement Age: Subject to Parliamentary approval, the law on the DRA will change on 6th April 2011. Thereafter the DRA will be phase

The (Will) King’s Speech: A masterclass in social media for business

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Entrepreneur Will King is proving himself to among the royalty when it comes to using social media for business. Anyone who

Creative Oppurtunities Website Launch

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

You are invited to attend the launch of the new Creative Oppurtunities website.

The creative oppurtunities website is an exciting initiative led by Liverpool Vision in partnership with the city’s academic establishments. The facility is a free, online recruitment tool designed for the c

Harvest Sun Promotions – Gigs

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Hello day-trippers, spring is upon us and Harvest Sun Promotions  have some audio pleasure lined up for March and beyond…
 
But first they would like to say thank you to everybody who joined them for Gruff Rhys at The Kazimier last month, it was a memorable night for all concerned an

Latest Jobcentre Vacancies

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

 

TXT/7107 – Home Security Sales Advisor – Morgan Thomas Ltd

TXT/7108 – Door Supervisors – Impact Services Ltd

TXT/7109 – Chef – The Harvester

ESF Capacity Building Project Free Training Workshop

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

This workshop is the last in a series of workshops designed to build the capacity of Liverpool-based non-profit organisations in order that they can meet the requirements of European and other funding and contracting programmes.

The  workshop will take place from 9.45am – 3.30pm at LCV