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BMC Christmas party!
This year we have decided to host our client christmas party here at the Brighton Media Centre. The event will take place in our gallery at 15-17 Middle Street on Thursday 4th December between 5.30pm - 10pm.
We appreciate that this is a busy time for everyone both business wise and socially so we decided to keep it fairly simple rather like the summer barbeque. Companies can come down and have a drink and some food and not feel obligated to stay all evening.
Although that's not an excuse for you not to come at all, we would love to see all Companies from each of our three sites.
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From 5.30pm onwards clients can join us for a complimentary glass of bubbly. A buffet will be available and music is supplied courtesy of our resident DJ 'Benji Boko'. We're also thinking about holding a pub quiz to see which company has the most knowledge on completley useless facts - prizes will be given out accordingly. A bar run by BMC staff will also be available selling beverages at a very reasonable price. |
Hope to see you all there!
After the success of the last networking event, where BMC Client Tom Nixon from Nixon Mcinnes gave an impressive talk on 'Democratic Company Culture' we are pleased to anounce that we have another date in early December, probably on the 9th (tbc).
This will be on the theme of 'Winning More Business', and will be presented by someone from Business Link, who will also be giving details of how Companies can benefit from their free Business Clinic system.
For those that came and benefited from the last event, please spread the word to your colleagues and business associates as the more people there the better the chance of meeting like minded people.
An email will be sent out soon with further details of the evening and a confirmed date.
Watch this space!
Sussex Enterprise Conference
Article courtesy of Don Elwick who attended the Conference on October 14th.
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The speaker at the Sussex Enterprise Annual Conference on October 14th, 2008, was James Caan, the most recent Dragon to join the Dragon's Den. |
The Brighton Centre Main Hall was jam-packed with people from every kind of local company, eager to hear this charismatic business maverick giving us insights into his particular take on the business world. He first established that almost all the audience consisted of business owners - quite something, to realise that we were in a room full of hundreds and hundreds of entrepreneurs, probably all looking for that special inspiration that could make the difference between an ordinary business, and a business that really makes it happen.
He first described something that showed the way to get an edge - be simple! He had read in the news that the government was backing RBS shares to the price of 65p each - and looking at the Stock Market index, he noticed that the RBS shares were 55p each. No catch here - he went off and bought shares, and within a few hours, the price had gone up to 71p. Simple. For him, this was an example of a Value Proposition, something where you could calculate the value of the outcome against the input. He describes the UK Financial institutions as having a "herd mentality" - they just follow each other, up, down, sideways - and don't get to understand what they could do for themselves. The advise is that it is much better to judge things on your own view - you can live with your own mistakes, not so easy on someone else's!
He left school at 16, no qualifications, to make his own way, as his father wanted him to go into the family textile company - so he got a job in Sales, and within a few years tried to get a job in Recruitment. He was turned down at the interview as he had no direct experience, no qualifications, too young - so he decided he would do it himself, do it big, and started his own company of head-hunters, with just him, a desk and a phone. He landed his first contract by persuading the Store Manager at Asda to become the Store Manager at Sainsbury's in the same town - Milton Keynes. Everyone was happy, including him for his large commission - and it was a result of being naïve, asking obvious questions, and keeping it simple. This turned into a multi-million pound organisation based on those precepts, and on the other major principle he holds:
Business is not about a product - the success comes from the person. Now is the time to protect your people!
By developing and encouraging his people, he started 11 new businesses from his original one, and eventually sold them all. One thing that happened was that one of his high flyers would come to his office, to hand in their notice and say they were going it alone… instead of feeling negative, he would say: "Great! Why don't you also take those people who work with you, and also this database of customers, and I could back you up - how much do you need?" and turn a possible loss into a new associated business, with him owning a chunk of the equity, and being able to help that new operation succeed. A very alternative notion of protecting your people, with a major Win-Win outcome!
UK "ON TRACK" TO BE A LEADNG INTERNET ECONOMY
The UK's competitive telecoms market is equipped to make the most of the opportunities arising from the rapidly developing Next Generation Analysis (NGA) in Broadband, concludes the CAIO Review, an independent study of the UK's telecoms market carried out for the DBERR and HM Treasury.
The Report, which stresses the importance of the NGA to the UK's future prosperity, recommends an active role for the government in monitoring development of networks and supporting rollout by introducing measures to lower costs without market distortion.
Specifically, it recommends:
- Supporting the development of local access networks by helping them organise and establish common standards.
- Allowing NGA to be delivered by new overhead lines, by relaxing rules that currently prevent this.
- Working with the construction industry to ensure all new homes have NGA.
The CAIO Review and a BSG document "The next phase of Broadband UK: Action now for long term success" are both available here
Art Fair in the BMC Gallery
Sat 6th - Sun 7th December // 11am - 6pm
Basement at 15-17 Middle Street.
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Bringing together Brighton's best in Street Art and handmade goods, with zine collectives and urban art from East London's brightest; The Guerilla Art Market takes the pretence out of art sales. With the artists themselves selling their wares at market prices, this Christmas market promises to have filler for even the hardest to shop for Christmas stockings. The market starts at 11am on Saturday the 6th and 7th of December and closes at 6pm each day, with a Market after-party on the Saturday night at The Globe pub. Music and refreshments will be served throughout the day. If you are looking for the perfect handmade gifts for friends and family, make sure you don't miss 'The Guerrilla Art Market'. |
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Winesmith - Wine Tasting
Advert placed on behalf of Christian Smith
Do something different this year to celebrate Christmas with a Winesmith wine tasting.
Maybe you're having a party at home, or an office 'works do', or maybe you know someone who would like to?
No matter where in the world we travel to, wine brings people together.It's rich history extends to the Neolithic and the first glimmering of civilisation. Today we have thousands of varieties to choose from and very sophisticated production methods.
Some would say that wine, and in particular wine tasting, is shrouded in mystery. Allow us to de-mystify the world of wine with you through informal and informative wine tasting. Maybe you'd like to incorporate a 'blind tasting' or even a wine challenge? Whatever you choose, we ensure it is pitched at a level to ensure everyone learns something new.
Perfect for birthdays, house parties, dinner with friends, an employee thank you or entertaining clients!
Christian Smith trained at the world-famous Plumpton College, England.He is currently testing and tasting competition wines from all over the globe, and has previously worked in southern France, Napa Valley California, and spent three years making gold medal-winning sparkling wine in England. He also has a keen interest in organic and biodynamic wine-making,and wherever possible these wines will form part of any tasting you choose. You’ll find his passion, natural flair, and breadth of knowledge will keep you engaged throughout.
Which tasting would you like?
Introductory
A good starting point with a selection of 7-8 wines from around
the world. Here you learn how to taste wine and spot quality.
£30 per person.
Americas
Explore the different grapes and regions with wines from
North and South America including California, Chile, and
Argentina.
£30 per person.
New World
This is a good follow-up to the Introductory tasting, focusing
more on the structure and balance of wine and winemaking.
£30 per person
English
English wine is starting to receive world-wide recognition.
We will enjoy a variety including some sparkling wine
and delicious rosé.
£35 per person.
New Zealand
Discover why New Zealand wine is so good, from the classic
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to the less understood Pinot
Noir.
£30 per person.
Spanish
There’s more than Rioja on offer! Try a range of different
styles from the traditional to the up and coming.
£30 per
person.
Tour The World
Choose one grape variety, for example Merlot or Pinot grigio,
and discover it’s different expressions depending on where in
the world it’s grown.
£30 per person.
Sherry
Spain’s best kept secret! Forget your grandmother’s
warm sweet stuff, and discover the fantastically cold
crisp dry styles through to sumptuous desert sherries.
This tasting will be a revelation to you!
£35 per person.
How does it work?
The minimum booking is for 10 people (we can do a tasting with fewer but the minimum charge is for 10). Your winesmith will arrive at your home or venue half an hour before the start to set up, bringing 7-8 wines, glasses, and spittoons. The tasting will take about 2 hours. It’s a good idea to provide nibbles and/or cheese for the reds, and please supply water biscuits. We require £100 deposit with your booking and the balance is payable on the day of your tasting. There may be a charge for travel depending on location.
Call now to book your tasting on 07738 836 029 or email Christian at christiansmith99@hotmail.com
Transission talk & discussion: "Leaving Oil Before It Leaves Us" by Simon Snowden
Thursday 4th December at Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD
7pm for 7.30 start till 10pm
The next talk and discussion in the series 'Energy and Resources for the Transition towards a Sustainable Future' is 'Leaving Oil before it leaves Us: Understanding the Impact of Oil Depletion and Finding Solutions for Communities and Businesses' by Simon Snowden of Liverpool University, leading advisor and researcher on the impact of oil/resource depletion on our economy.
Tickets £3 at the door
For more info go to: www.transitionbrightonandhove.org.uk
Brighton Cooking Master Classes
Cooking Master Classes with Kitchen Academy
Something that up until now has been the reserve of people who live and work within the capital city is now finally coming to the south coast’s most cosmopolitan city.
In the new year Brighton and Hove will see the Kitchen Academy chefs Jethro Carr and Jonathan Coupland open up a cookery school in their home town and run adult evening classes.
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Jethro has worked shoulder to shoulder with some of the country’s most respected TV chefs and has run the cookery school at food events including the BBC Good Food Shows. Jonathan has won awards such as the coveted Observer Food Monthly Food Oscars and Juice FM’s Food of the Year Award. With their wealth of teaching and demonstrating experience they will be able to teach you how to cook food to the highest of standards. Jethro from Kitchen Academy says "Brighton and Hove is awash with foodies and has an exceptional restaurant scene. People attending the evening classes will be able to use the best local Sussex produce and will be able to sit down and dine together at the end."
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Starting in January the evening classes will be once a week over four weeks. Each week you will be able to cook a different two course dinner using the best produce available. The classes will be the perfect Christmas present for a partner, friend or family member.
You will be guided by professional chefs and learn Contemporary British dishes through to Nuevo Latino and Pan-Pacific cuisine. The master class is followed by a two course dining experience where you will get to enjoy the dishes that you have created.
Cost: £50 per evening or £175.00 for 4 evenings. This includes a complementary glass of wine.
Venue: The Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton, BN1 1UN. www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
Dates: Monday evenings throughout January and February from 6.30pm to 10pm
Booking: Komedia website: www.komedia.co.uk/brighton or call the Box Office on 0845 293 8480.
Book now to secure your place!
Available space
BMC Clients always receive priority on new space!
Are you thinking of taking on some extra space, or simply changing one office for another of a different size or location? Here is a selection of what we have available, one of which could be what you are looking for.
Friese Greene House
- Suite GO3 - 503 Sq.ft @ £1,677.00 + VAT pcm
Old Steine
- Suite 102 - 140 Sq.ft @ £470.00 + VAT pcm
- Suite 201 - 563 Sq.ft @ £2,000.00 + VAT pcm
To arrange a viewing or discuss alternative sized spaces please feel free to contact sales@mediacentre.org or call Christian Knight on 201306.
