The HTA has published a Directory of HTA Training and Business Development Events outlining the diverse range of HTA-run events, training and business improvement scheme dates for 2012.
The directory, available in print and online, brings together the whole range of events that HTA offers for garden industry professionals; from innovative conferences like Bedding Focus and Garden Futures to in-depth training on technical and horticultural business skills to tactical meetings on improving business through sharing expertise.
HTA Director of Business Development Tim Briercliffe comments, “Learning and development really come into their own in tough economic times as businesses differentiate themselves through knowledge and expertise. The new HTA Directory of Training and Business Development Events will enable HTA members at a glance to look at the diverse range of events, training and learning opportunities taking place throughout that year so that they can plan accordingly.”
The directory can be viewed online at www.the-hta.org.uk/calendar <http://www.the-hta.org.uk/calendar> along with further event details and booking forms.
Forthcoming Events:17 Jan - CBIS Scotland - Study Tour - Discover how your peers do business and bring home ideas to rejuvenate yours
17 Jan - RBIS East Anglia - John Woods Nurseries, Suffolk - Exploring opportunities to drive your gross profit up through improved buying
18 Jan - RBIS North West - Bayview Garden Centre, Lancashire - Setting targets and business planning
18 Jan - RBIS West Midlands and West of England & Wales - Planters Garden Centre, Tamworth - Networking and innovative retail improvement techniques
19 Jan - RBIS Devon & Cornwall - Fermoy’s Garden Centre, Newton Abbot - Exploring opportunities to drive your gross profit up through improved buying
23 Jan - APL Cluster Meeting - The Grasshopper Inn, Westerham, Kent - Network with local landscapers and designers – focus on converting an enquiry to a sale
24 Jan - BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 1, Day 1) - Shipley Garden & Leisure, Wolverhampton
25 Jan - BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 2, Day 1) - Shipley Garden & Leisure, Wolverhampton
25 Jan - RBIS Scotland - Jamesfield Garden Centre, Perthshire - How to increase stock turn, cash flow and increase customer choice
26 Jan - CBIS North West - Walkers Nurseries, South Yorkshire - Labour costs, wage comparison, selection and recruitment
31 Jan - APL Cluster Meeting - Balkerne Gate, Essex - Network with local landscapers and designers – focus on irrigation and lighting
31 Jan - Engaging Communities and Growing Business Seminar - Dobbies Garden Centre, Peterborough
01 Feb - BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 3, Day 1) - Melbicks Garden & Leisure, Birmingham
01 Feb - Engaging Communities and Growing Business Seminar - Coolings Garden Centre, Kent
01 Feb - RDF Central - Planters Garden Centre, Staffordshire - Getting the most out of your bank
02 Feb - BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 4, Day 1) - Melbicks Garden & Leisure, Birmingham
02 Feb - RDF South - Study Tour – London - Discover how other retailers do business and bring home ideas to rejuvenate yours
06 Feb - Catering Workshop - South East
07 Feb – BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 5, Day 1) - Cadbury Garden & Leisure, Bristol
08 Feb - Catering Workshop - North Midlands
08 Feb – BASIS Guardian Certificate in Garden Care (Course 6, Day 1) - Endsleigh Garden & Leisure, Devon
09 Feb - The Garden Retail Diploma – Induction - Barton Grange Garden Centre
