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The PSYBT Volunteer Conference 2011, which is sponsored by ScottishPower, is taking place on May 10th at Perth Concert Hall.

The theme of the Conference is “Sustainability” and the event will run from 0930 through until 1530. The day will include a presentation by ScottishPower along with interactive themed workshops, hosted by volunteers, on popular topics including Sales & Marketing and Social Media. Our very own PSYBT Ambassador Fred MacAulay will host the event whilst the keynote address will be given by top Scottish business woman Julie Grieve.

Agenda for the day:

09:30 - 10:00
Registration & Coffee

10:00
A warm welcome from Fred MacAulay and Pauline Bell

10:30
Workshops - Choose from the following:

Social Media
Client Benefits
"Sell, Sell, Sell"
Marketing on a shoestring

11:30
Engaging with Clients – John Cull Workshop

12:30
Networking Lunch

13:15
Fred MacAulay and Keynote Speaker Julie Grieve

13.45
ScottishPower presentation

14:15
Panel Discussion on Sustainability

15:00
Closing Remarks from PSYBT Chief Executive, Mark Strudwick CBE

15:30
Event Close and networking

Content of Workshops:

Social Media

Increasingly businesses are turning to Social Media (SM) for Business Development and Brand Recognition. This session will allay any fears for volunteers and help to demonstrate the potential for SM to assist clients and volunteers alike in promotion of their businesses and more widely the work of PSYBT. Tools such as LinkedIn and Twitter will be examined in a practical manner.

Client Benefits

Are clients entitled to additional financial support when they have started a new business? This session will provide you the aftercare adviser an insight into the Department of Work and Pensions benefits system and to potential financial support for 25-30 year olds who fall into the PSYBT category of disadvantaged.

Sell Sell Sell

Without sales a business is not a business. This session explores some of the simple sales tips that will be of benefit to all of the businesses that we work with every day.

Marketing on a Shoestring

Most of the businesses that we support have a limited budget with which they can market themselves. This workshop looks at some practical, cost-effective ideas for young businesses to use to enhance their presence in the busy business world, and to help them retain existing customers and attract new ones.

Over 150 volunteers have already confirmed their intention to attend the event and any PSYBT volunteers still wishing to reserve a place should contact [email protected] or telephone Pauline on 0141 243 5366.