In many businesses cash is tight and new sources of finance are difficult to come by. This workshop will look at 7 key actions you could take in your business to significantly improve cashflow in your business and reduce the need for external funding.
  
Date: Thursday 6th June 2013
Venue: Chamber Office, Hillhead House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries. DG1 4UQ (beside the Aston Hotel)
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Most people think of Research & Development as men in white coats carrying out complex scientific research - but the reality is that many businesses will do R & D at some stage and all the evidence suggests that the more you do the better your business. Finding the time to innovate is not easy and this short breakfast session will help identify what help there is out there and how to tap in to some of the world's best brains in our Universities. It will end with some information on some great tax breaks you can get from the Chancellor!    

Date: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Venue: Annandale Suite, Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club, English Street, Dumfries. DG1 2DF
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

This half day event delivered by ACAS will raise your understanding of the issues to be considered when supportingf an employee suffering mental ill-health at work, and focus on how to help them remain in work and carry out an effective role. This course will be of particular benefit to Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals. 

Date: Thursday 20th June 2013
Venue: Scottish Enterprise, Solway House, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries. DG1 3SJ
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm

Anyone that coaches as part of their job role would benefit from the content of this coaching skills training course. It will help develop the participant's practical skills and ensure they are demonstrating coaching behaviours that will nurture those around them. 

Date: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Venue: Chamber Office, Hillhead House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries. DG1 4UQ
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm