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Nirvana Business Development (NMK in the South West)

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Want to re-write your business development strategy? Need practical dos and don'ts to improve new business wins? Want to raise your company profile, but dont want to pay huge consultancy fees? NMK's unique Nirvana course is a chance for you to focus on building a better future... And, we are coming to the South West!

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! DON'T MISS OUT!!
First delegate pays £1195.00, second and further delegates from the same company get a 50% discount, reducing the cost to an amazing £595.00!

In addition, South West Screen has reserved a limited number of places for SW companies on this programme and will support the successful applicants with a substantial subsidy. See below for details.

Want to re-write your business development strategy? Need practical dos and don'ts to improve new business wins? Want to raise your company profile, but don't want to pay huge consultancy fees? NMK's unique Nirvana course is a chance for you to focus on building a better future...

How does it work?
Nirvana is a fully rounded course spread over 3 days, during the period of 2 months. It involves practical assistance, workshop theory and 1:1 consultancy. It aims to give you the best possible advantage in a highly competitive industry.

Attendance:
Bristol – Dates TBC
Plymouth – Dates TBC

Your Mentor:
You’ll be mentored by one of the industry's most experienced and renowned business development experts, Hilary Kelsh. With over 15 years experience in the creative and digital communications industries (the last 8 focused on business development through sales, marketing and pr) she writes and leads best practice business development courses for SME’s here in the UK and abroad. Hilary brings a wealth of both practical and strategic knowledge to businesses wishing to grow and consolidate.

How Nirvana will benefit your business:
• By positive measurable impact on your business development potential
• By helping you clarify your business growth strategy and what practical steps you need to take to achieve your goals
• By giving you the tools and confidence for practical implementation, immediately
• By giving you a chance to share ideas, fears and experiences in confidence with Hilary on a 1:1 consultancy basis.

Objectives:
• To have a positive impact on company turnover through setting and achieving of actual business goals
• To build business development, negotiation, relationship management, sales and marketing skills
• To empower participants through shared learning and practical immediate implementation.

Details on course structure:
• The course workshops consist of three full day sessions, spread over 2 months
• Over the course, 2 private consultancy sessions of up to 2 hours are offered with the course leader, these will be booked with attendees in advance
• Each day of workshop will be balanced between individual and group work and presentation
• Intense preparation exercises will be set well in advance for each day and will be an integral part of the workshop.

Who should attend:
This course is specifically aimed at South West digital agencies (no more than 25 staff) in their first few years of trading. Attendees are likely to be owner/managers or those responsible for the generation of new business. In particular senior professionals who are seeking to consolidate their experience, and achieve their business goals in a highly competitive market.

Preparation:
• All participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
• Participants must complete all course modules accordingly prior to the sessions
• Participants must be willing to divulge client revenue percentages (NB. Participants will not be asked to identify actual clients).

It is recommended that 1-2 delegates from one company should attend. For application queries please contact Rebecca Fitzgerald on 0207 911 5000 on ext 3947 or email: Rebecca Fitzgerald

Please note that places are limited so contact NMK now!

Become a 'Friend of NMK' and make substantial savings on event and course bookings! See: Friends of NMK or email: Rebecca Fitzgerald

Location

Bristol and Plymouth - Venues TBC