FLASH Innovation
Business development support by university experts. FREE to all eligible London-based SMEs.
The University of Greenwich is pleased to launch the FLASH Innovation programme, in which university experts will provide business development support to business owners and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help businesses become more innovative, sustainable and ultimately enhance business growth.
FLASH Innovation offers practical, interactive workshops, innovation coaching, sustainability support services and networking opportunities which are free to all eligible SMEs in the London region.
The FLASH Innovation programme forms part of the Institute for Sustainability's FLASH project, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). FLASH aims to help London-based SMEs to have access to the information, research findings and best practice they need to seize the commercial opportunities arising from the move towards a low carbon economy.
Are you a London-based SME?
You are if your business has a London office address, employs fewer than 250 persons, has an annual turnover below €50m, and/or your balance sheet is below €43m.
To join the programme, you will need to complete a registration form and business needs assessment form and return them to the University of Greenwich Conferences and Executive Development Team. These forms will be made available when you attend your first workshop.
You can book the event online and if you are already a FLASH member via FLASH networks, please provide your FLASH registration number on the booking form.
Benefits of FLASH Innovation to your business
The opportunities provided by FLASH Innovation will enable you to:
- Enhance your skills, knowledge and competences to enable you to develop innovative and sustainable practices in your business which in turn will lead to business productivity and growth.
- Join a network with like-minded enterprises and organisations keen in sustainable and innovative practices, reducing environmental impact and seizing commercial opportunities.
- Have the opportunity to develop bespoke business action plans and be further advised in surgery sessions in order to address specific innovation and sustainability needs and embed new knowledge in your business practices.
- Be given access to the university and academic resources including cutting-edge research findings in innovation and sustainability and technological developments and various collaborative opportunities of working with the university.
FLASH Innovation main activities
FLASH Innovation includes the following three activities:
FLASH E-Newsletter – February 2012
Upcoming opportunities
We are in the process of building our events calendar for 2011-2012. New workshops and events will be posted here.
Maximising marketing to minority groups
Date: Wednesday 16 May 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
We live in a global world and we trade in an international environment. Attending this workshop will help you recognise the cultural distinctions between markets and how to develop plans and activity that effectively build on the opportunities provided through diversity.
Budgeting to support innovation
Date: Thursday 17 May 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
At the heart of all our workshops is the theme of innovation. This necessitates careful financial planning to accommodate the capital and operational implications. This practical workshop will use spreadsheets to help you develop models and control tools that will assist your cash flow management.
Opening international markets
Date: Thursday 24 May 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Building on our cultural diversity and knowledge of different cultures and markets, small businesses ought to be able to trade effectively on a global basis. This workshop will demonstrate how to enter new international markets in a safe, compliant and ethical manner.
Killer presentation and communication skills
Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Effective communication is critical in the modern business world. Often at the heart of it will be a presentation. This workshop will highlight the key business aspects of communication and presentation within the levels of society, and will equip you to deliver an effective visual pitch in an engaging and compelling way using MS Power Point. Best-practice techniques will develop your talent so that you are always ready for success.
Please note that this workshop is now fully booked.
Networking for LinkedIn and Twitter
Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Take a fresh look at how to build business networks with social media marketing. With this practical workshop you can capitalise on innovative technology to develop new business.
Selling yourself – better personal communications
Date: Thursday 21 June 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
People buy from people and you can find out how and why with this popular workshop. Learn how to make your pitch, what to do and what not to do.
Innovative use of LinkedIn and Twitter
Date: Thursday 21 June 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Essential cost effective marketing communications can be driven by capitalising on LinkedIn and Twitter to generate new business. This practical workshop will equip you with the technical skills to be more successful in the use of these internet tools.
Please note that this workshop is now fully booked.
Sign up for a workshop
To register attendance for yourself and colleagues at these events, please complete our online booking form.
Refreshments and lunch are provided at the all-day events.
Venue
All workshops will be held at:
University of Greenwich
Hamilton House
15 Park Vista
Greenwich
London, UK
SE10 9LZ
Getting to Hamilton House.
See a list of past workshops and events.
