The Northern Affinity is spreading its wings.

We’re thrilled to be launching groups across the north of England. Designed to create a local presence across our community, these groups will be an opportunity for businesses across the north to connect, learn and inspire.

The Northern Affinity would like to invite you to join us for the launch event of the group in Greater Manchester.

This will not only be a celebration of excellent business owners, but a time to find out more about our work and network with other inspiring businesses from around the region.

The interactive event will be hosted by Michael Edwards (founder of The Northern Affinity) and Anna Short (Regional Partner for Greater Manchester) and we’d love to hear your questions, your comments and get to know you.

The morning will consist of breakout rooms. During these breakout rooms, you’ll have the option to join an interactive webinar or a small networking room (6-8 participants).

Tickets are limited so please make sure you register as soon as possible.

We can’t wait to meet you.

Agenda

10 am - Welcome and introduction to The Northern Affinity

Michael Edwards & Anna Short

10:20 - Breakout Room 1

Webinar 1 - Anna Short -How to develop a doable marketing plan

Doable is the keyword here. So many businesses invest time and money into a marketing plan that’s like a book and look great for it to then sit on a shelf looking pretty. What a waste! Any plan is a plan of action and should be doable.

Webinar 2 - Phil Storey - How to get your website doing more for your business

Get some simple hints and tips on how to make your website work well for your business with Phil Storey from Glow

Option 3 - Chris Iredale - Preparing for growth.

Chris Iredale from Thriven and Thrivetribes has helped many businesses grow, by putting the building blocks in place for you the business owner as well as the how your business is structured. In this session, Chris will help you think about where you are now and how you can prepare for growth in 2021.

Option 4 - Networking. In this room, your host will ask all the people in the room to introduce themselves for approximately 1 minute. This will be followed up with a group discussion to start developing new relationships. Maximum group size of 8

10:50 - How we connect

Michael Edwards & Anna Short

11:05 - Break

Fill up your drink, have a walk around and refresh yourself ready for more chance to learn and connect.

11:15 - Breakout Room 2

Option 1 - Karen Amos - Effective Time Management Techniques

When running your own business, there are always more tasks to complete than there are hours in the day.

In this session, Karen Amos will give you practical tips and tools to make the most of your time, for both business success and to find that ever-elusive work-life balance.

Option 2 - Pete Evans - How to' develop a winning mindset to help you sell more.

Sales skills are vital for any business owner or salesperson to succeed. However, without the winning mindset, those skills can not be put to best use.

During this session, Pete will discuss how you can develop the correct mindset to ensure you give the best chance of succeeding

Option 3 - Networking room. In this room, your host will ask all the people in the room to introduce themselves for approximately 1 minute. This will be followed up with a group discussion to start developing new relationships.

11:45 - Greater Manchester Group Launch Details

11:50 - Questions and close

12:00 - Optional breakout rooms

Stay and join the rooms with all the speakers who would be happy to answer any questions you have.