Entrepreneur events and workshops

We have organised a range of free networking events and workshops over the next few months.

Each networking event will begin with the evening's speaker, followed by informal networking and refreshments. The workshops will build on the knowledge gained at our networking events and offer practical solutions to business issues.

Registration details are below the table of events.

Upcoming BEN events
Date	Event	Time	Venue	Speaker	Cost
Thursday 9 February	How to use PR to publicise your small business in 10 easy steps Grainne McGarvey will take you through 10 easy steps to publicise your business. A must for any small business!	Registration and food at 5.30pm, event starts at 6pm	Belfast Exposed	Grainne McGarvey, Pulse PR	Free
Thursday 8 March	Handling the positive no – the key to closing the sale Kevin McKeogh, FXL will help businesses to consider the different types of objections and how to handle these: ‘the Positive NO’. The session will also consider how to say “no” to your customer’s demands without losing the business	Registration and food at 5.30pm, event starts at 6pm	Ridgeway Room, Lyric Theatre	Kevin McKeogh, FXL	Free

Register for events

Networking events are open to all businesses but workshops are for businesses in the Belfast City Council area only.

Registration is essential. Places are strictly limited so please only register if you can actually make it to the event. If you register and don't go, you may prevent others from attending.

To register for networking events or workshops, please email economicdevelopment@belfastcity.gov.uk

Exhibition opportunities

At each networking event, four to six businesses will be given the opportunity to have an exhibition space to promote their business. One business per event will also be able to promote their business at the 'Soap Box' slot. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email Rhonda Lynn with your details at lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk

Funding

These events are provided free by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.