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redbeech news-blog...
Celebrating a year of partnership success |
Sales & Marketing training programme for Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
Managing Director of Redbeech Limited, Norman Smyrell, has confirmed the first years success of the sales and marketing training partnership with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.
Norman Smyrell said: “We are delighted with the response from Shropshire Businesses to the Sales and Marketing programme of training courses we have developed specifically for Shropshire Chamber. During the past year we have trained staff from over 50 companies. In the next twelve months we expect these figures to grow beyond 100 as we expand the courses available and further-develop the skills of local businesses for their greater success. Now is the ideal time to invest in training that fully realises the potential of people and new business opportunities. People interested in doing so should click the seminars page of our website or visit the Chamber website at www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk to find out more”.
Managing Director of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, Richard Sheehan has also confirmed the Chamber’s commitment to encouraging training of the county’s workforce in Sales and Marketing techniques. Richard Sheehan said: “Shropshire Chamber is committed to encouraging the business community to continue to invest in up-skilling its workforce in the area of Sales and Marketing. During these challenging times marketing budgets have come under great scrutiny, however maintaining a focus on the basic business disciplines will support a sustainable future for all. Norman Smyrell of Redbeech Limited delivers the Sales & Marketing courses at Shropshire Chamber in a well- equipped and modern venue. As a Fellow of the Institute of the Sales & Marketing Management, and with nearly 30 years experience of corporate business life he is well-qualified to impart his skills, knowledge and wisdom to delegates and I can thoroughly recommend Redbeech for your sales and Marketing needs”.
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Norman Smyrell and Vicky Barnes from Evans Easyspace (Shrewsbury) where recent Chamber courses have been held
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Updated: 09/04/2010 |
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'Niche' training endorsement |
A customer case study and testimonial
In a recent interview Sarah Roberts, Growth Business Development Officer with WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) had this to say about Redbeech limited:
"WiRE has worked with Redbeech Limited on several key events over the past three years. Redbeech personnel have developed and delivered effectively courses on negotiating, sales techniques and marketing, all specifically designed for female entrepreneurs in rural business start-ups. Redbeech are currently working with us to develop an exciting new WiRE programme specifically targeting growth businesses in the rural economy.”
“To us at WiRE, Redbeech is an example of an organisation which delivers high standards of professionalism, innovation and creativity, worthy of endorsement. I would recommend Redbeech limited to any business as an organisation which generates within other organisations inspiration to achieve extraordinary success”
How Redbeech has helped deliver ‘niche’ training:
Sarah continued:
“The WiRE membership, primarily consisting of women entrepreneurs based in the rural economy, finds that the standard approach to training seminars is ineffective and inappropriate. Our experience of working with Norman Smyrell (Managing Director of Redbeech) is like a breath of fresh air. Norman’s approach has been exceptional in his attention to detail and has taken great care to ensure that Redbeech programmes and materials match exactly our thinking about the real and perceived needs of the WiRE membership. This is reflected in the excellent feedback and glowing comments we receive from members attending Redbeech seminars.”
For more about WiRE visit their web site: www.wireuk.org. To learn how Redbeech can assist your people and business achieve extraordinary success contact us via the ‘contact us’ tab on this website or call us on 0870 114 9180.
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Updated: 10/09/2009 |
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Training Agreement |
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce training agreement
Redbeech has agreed to develop and deliver sales and marketing training seminars that specifically meet the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) who are members of the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise. The newly launched Chamber Development Solutions brings business focused affordable training to Shropshire for the first time.
This agreement offers Shropshire chamber menbers an opportunity to gain and grow essential sales and Markerting skills that will bring success during these tough economic times. Investing in the sales and marketing abilities of employees now will also accelerate success as the recession begins to lift.
Norman Smyrell, Managing Director or Redbeech said "We welcome this opportunity to work alongside Shropshire Chamber of Commernce and Enterprise in facilitating the sales and marketing development of member organisations. In our experience the businesses that are most successful are the ones that build consistent, customer centric sales and marketing teams. We recognise the importance of this Step, both for Redbeech and the Chamber, and are committed to its success".
The first seminars to be delivered through the agreement are being held during June 2009 and are:
- Sellers Bootcamp
- Telephone Selling
- Winning Presentations
Information about each of these courses and how to book is avaiable in the 'Current Events' category of the 'Seminars' page of this web site. You can find out more about how Redbeech could help you and your business develop a strong sales and marketing team by contacting us using the 'contact us' tab on this website or by telephone on 0870 114 9292.
Background to Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Entreprise
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce provides a range of quality services to help local companies in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector manage and develop their businesses. The Chamber is concious of its role in providing business support and being the gateway to routes to government funding and initiatives and has recently gained contracts with the Learning Skills Council, Business Link West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands to ensure the Shropshire business communican maximise all the available support.
Help and advice is available including specific guidance in areas such as exporting and HR. They also provide a range of inter-trading and networking opportunities through successful Chamber Network Clubs and an extensive programme of business enhancing events including the Chamber Development Solutions initiative.
The Chamber's mission is to ensure that all of its members will have that crucial competitive edge over its non-members by delivering:
- Value added services that improve profitability
- Lobbying to ease the burden of legislation for members
- Providing inter-trading and networking opportunities
- Championing the cause of local business at local, regional and national level
- Motivating member businesses to success by the provision of support services that facilitate growth
Through accessing exclusive member services the chamber works to gain and maintain the competitive edge for its members and continually develop the portfolio of exclusive member benefits they can access.
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Updated: 19/05/2009 |
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Be Engaging - Workshop |
Delivery of ‘Be engaging – Sell more! Workshop at Wire National Conference
Redbeech will deliver the above workshop at this years national conference of Women in Rural Business (WiRE) at Harper Adams university college on the 23rd of April. The workshop focus is on thinking about the role of the 'sales person' for a business in a different light. This offers an opportunity to gain an understanding of how the mind and self talk affect the achievement of sales and business goals. The workshop will take a critical look at how the experiences and beliefs of individuals directly affect the way selling is approached and therefore how to enact change that releases the salesperson within.
To find our more about ‘Be engaging – Sell more!’ and other sales and marketing workshops or to discuss how Redbeech might develop a specific programme for your business, get in touch with us by email from the ‘contact us’ page, or calling 0870 114 9292.
Background to WiRE and the National Conference 2009
WiRE, based at Harper Adams University College, Shropshire, has been offering business support to women in rural business since 1996, when research conducted by senior lecturer Izzy Warren-Smith identified that a significant number of farm diversifications were established by women. These female entrepreneurs were, however, coming up against a number of barriers, including lack of access to finance, lack of confidence, not being taken seriously, rural isolation, and lack of rural business support
WiRE is now a trusted national organisation, which helps rural women develop and grow their business and delivers a range of services in response to member feedback and the needs of women in rural business. WiRE lobby at national level to keep rural businesses on the political agenda and contribute regularly to national policy where advice is often sought by Government.
WiRE has Prowess flagship status for excellence in women's enterprise development.
WiRE encourages links with local and national government bodies and large companies in order to enhance the range of business services available to women in rural business.
The WiRE National Conference 2009, entitled ‘Thrive and Grow’, is an exciting and thought provoking mix of inspirational speakers, challenging seminars and informative workshops.
This conference offers women in rural businesses an opportunity to meet fellow business people, network, learn new skills and pick up new ideas and be inspired. Numbers at this year’s conference are expected to top 150.
Speakers include Kavita Oberoi, one of the UK's most successful female entrepreneurs. Kavita is the founder and Managing Director of an extremely successful IT and Business Healthcare Consultancy which she started from scratch in 2001. She is also one of the ‘secret millionaires’ on the TV programme for channel 4.
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Updated: 22/04/2009 |
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Business Link – DDP ‘Partner’ appointment |
Director Development Programme grant initiative
Today Redbeech announces appointment as a ‘Supplier Partner’ to the Director Development Programme (DDP) being run by Business Link West Midlands. This appointment represents recognition of the leadership and management training, mentoring and coaching programmes offered by Redbeech Limited to Small and Medium Sized businesses (SME’s) across central England.
Norman Smyrell. Managing director of Redbeech said “We are delighted to be selected to partner with Business Link in this programme of grant funded learning for directors and management decision makers. Our experience tells us that support of this type is essential to the growth and continued success of SME business owners and management teams. We believe that, at this particular point in the economic cycle, investment in training and coaching of business executives is critical to their transformation, their preparation for recovery and strong business growth in increasingly competitive markets. DDP offers an excellent funding vehicle that provides simple, direct access to resources that can meet identified development needs”
To find our more about how Redbeech can help you access complete approved DDP training and grant availability for your business, get in touch with us by email from the ‘contact us’ page, or calling 0870 114 9292..
Background to the Director Development Programme (DDP) and Business Link
The Director Development Programme is focused on providing leadership and management subsidised training for the principal decision maker or key decision makers / directors of companies with between 5 and 249 employees. DDP will support a director selected training / development programme with up to £1000. The first £500 of this figure is free, the second must be match funded by the benefiting business. The DDP programme of funding will last for three years. It is anticipated that in excess of 2000 businesses can benefit each year from the programme.
Through a tendering process, Business Link West Midlands have selected ‘Supplier Partners’ which in their view have the expertise and track record of delivering high impact leadership and management development training, coaching and mentoring programmes to SME’s in central England. Many of these suppliers, including Redbeech, have already prepared learning programmes specifically for clients taking advantage of the DDP funding.
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Updated: 19/02/2009 |
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