Community
Amongst all the national talk of creating a "big society" we have been busy turning our own words into actions by taking an active role in the local community. As a responsible local business we are proud to have our business established in Salford, Greater Manchester and we are keen to get out into the community and help local students and organisations to improve themselves. As part of our ongoing commitment to the local community we are constantly engaging in a number of activities which have involved giving up our time and expertise to for the benefit of local voluntary and educational organisations. 
Salford FoundationWe have engaged with the Salford Foundation on a number of activities including strategic advice on the Foundation's overall planning process and fundraising efforts as well as also actively getting involved by mentoring 14-16 year olds on their potential career choices. 
University of SalfordWe have already helped out judging the Salford Student Life Awards and will also be on the judging panel again in the coming months. The Salford Student Life Awards is an achievement award designed to enhance employability, enterprise and personal development by recognising students involvement in extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, mentoring, Student Union involvement, work experience and enterprise activities. It encourages them to develop the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in the world of work on graduation. 
Salford Business ExpoIn partnership with Salford Online we are co-organising Salford's first ever Business Expo on the 16th October 2011 which promises to showcase the very best of local business and to help connect local organisations with other companies in the borough. The event already has the backing of prominent local MPs and Business Leaders and is expected to attract 40+ exhibitors and several hundred visitors. 
National Enterprise AcademyWe helped out with dragon's den style judging on the Orange Challenge on November 2009 and have also helped mentor students with their business ideas at the Peter Jones backed National Enterprise Academy in East Manchester - we will also be returning later in the year to present to the new intake of students. 
SalfordOnlineWe have been working with local community website Salford Online over the last eight months or so which has included the development of a full marketing strategy as well as identifying areas for improvement in their marketing effort and helping them organise local networking events. In addition to this we have been offering ongoing free marketing advice to local businesses in Salford accessible via video tutorials in the business news section of the Salford Online website. 
Salford Business Education PartnershipOver recent months we have been helping out with "mock interviews" for 14-16 year olds in local schools, speaking to 13-14 year olds about the world of work and also participating in dragon's den style judging on student projects. |