Trade Secrets
Trade Secrets are themed one day learning events designed to help you take active steps to improve your enterprise’s performance. Please scroll down for a list of our current events.
These training events combine
- inspirational speakers and leaders in the field (past speakers include Tim Smit and Satish Kumar)
- workshops to help you take a fresh look at your organisation's performance and learn new tips
- masterclasses: an in-depth analysis of your options and next steps in a collaborative and supportive environment
Tuesday 11th May 2010: Viability not Liability: Assets & The Law, Devon
Everything you ever wanted to know about owning property but thought it was too expensive to ask!
In association with The Ethical Property Foundation
A one day highly personalised series of workshops and information sessions will help you explore the law relating to property and asset development and apply it to YOUR project or idea to ensure long lasting viability not liability!
A team of experienced lawyers and community enterprise and property experts will take you through the basics to give you a thorough overview of the law relating to asset development and then take time to focus on YOUR project, giving you expert advice and assistance in creating the first steps to creating a viable business plan for a thriving asset development project.
The session will cover
- Freehold & Ownership
- Legal Contracts
- Rights & Responsibilities
- Top Tips for Successful Development
- Business Planning Masterclass
The event is free to rural social and community organisations in the South West and bursaries are available to cover the cost of travel. Places are available for those whose job it is to support rural social and community organisations at a cost of £75.
Please note that the venue is only 12 minutes in a car from Tiverton Parkway Station and the M5 but is in a very rural location. Detailed instructions will be sent prior to the course. If you are travelling by public transport and will require a taxi from the station please contact J.Wainwright@dta.org.uk to arrange to meet other participants.
Please also note that the venue is on a farm and may be muddy so is unsuitable for high heels or very smart shoes! Please bring sensible walking shoes and waterproof clothing if you would like to explore the woods and grounds during breaks and lunchtime.