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This is an essential programme for managers or members of staff (or students) who need to be able to read and summarise information on screen faster and more effectively. The session focuses on the different types of reading style and encourages better retention of written material through the use of specific speed-reading techniques. By the end of this programme participants will be able to: * Explain the principles of speed reading * Understand the barriers to reading * Use different reading styles according to the information being read * Read more effectively from tablet and computer screens * Co-ordinate eye movements better * Minimise any poor reading habits * Increase reading speed by over 50%, without losing comprehension * Improve retention of information using specific techniques The programme focuses on how to maximise reading from electronic devices by exploring techniques which will reduce eyestrain and improve reading effectiveness. The session also explains different types of reading styles and how to learn new, positive reading habits. 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO SPEED READING * The history of speed reading * Assumptions about reading * The process of reading * Schema and its influence on interpretation * Eye/brain relationship * How our brain processes written information 2 MINIMISING BARRIERS TO READING * Understanding eye tics * Mouthing * The influence of different light sources * Body clocks and making use of natural patterns 3 READING STYLES * Importance of choosing the right reading style * Speeds and their influence on retention * Reading for pleasure * Proof reading * Scanning * Skimming * Reading for retention * SQRW principles 4 READING FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES * The challenge of reading from screens * Importance of breaks and proper display screen evaluation * Calibrating screens and background colours * Formatting documents * Using eye guides

AAT LEVEL 4 PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AAT Level 4 is the highest level or final stage of the AAT Accounting qualification. This qualification provides the skills necessary for a 'Finance Officer' role including the complex management accounting tasks, general management skills, drafting financial statements and specialist learning areas. This provides you with an opportunity to become a professional member of AAT and use MAAT after your name. You are also entitled to exemptions in the UK's chartered and certified accounting qualifications. Besides, if you want to pursue your career further in University, you are entitled to exemptions for up to two years in various universities in the UK. You will be awarded “AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting certificate” from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), once you have passed all the professional-level qualification exams and skill tests. Once you finish Level 4 you become a professional member of AAT and you may use MAAT after your name to stand out from the crowd as an officially Accredited Accountant. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN? Here you'll learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills, perform tax calculation for business & individuals and other specialist learning areas. The Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting covers the following areas: * Management Accounting: Budgeting * Management Accounting: Decision and Control * Financial Statements of Limited Companies * Accounting Systems and Controls * Business Tax * Personal Tax

TOTAL ACCOUNTING COURSES It is a comprehensive practical accountancy training programme designed to build the bridge between knowledge and practical aspects of accounting and tax. With this programme various modules of tax and accounting are covered as well as Computerised based Accounting & Payroll. After completion of the modules you will have the chance to get hands on practical work experience which will open the door for lucrative Accounting, Tax & Payroll sector. Duration Accountancy Training: 10-12 Weeks (Weekdays/weekend/Evening) Accounting Work Experience 3 Months after the training You can start anytime of the year. The training takes place once each week. Once you finish your training modules then you can start job placement. What accounting jobs will I qualify for? * Tax advisor * Tax consultant * Payroll Consultant * Finance Officer * Financial Accountant In these roles, you could earn up to £42,000 per annum (source: reed Salary Checker, UK Only). Benefits for Trainees Completion of this training will open new doors to exciting careers, as well as extending current skills if you are currently employed * Free Job Placement(optional) * Start your own accountancy Practice * Work in a wide range of businesses * Update your knowledge on tax and accountancy * Improve your employability prospects * A career path into tax and accountancy * Ideal Continuing Professional Development course * Gain a qualification to boost your CV * Start your training soon without having to wait long for the new term to begin * Free Tablet PC when paying in full upfront * Gain Verifiable CPD Units Accounting Courses Contents * Advanced Excel Bookkeeping * VAT Training - Preparation and Submission * Personal Tax Return Training * Company Accounting and Tax Training * Sage 50 Accounting Training * Sage Payroll Training * Accounting work experience (optional)

AAT Level 4 is the highest level or final stage of the AAT Accounting qualification. This qualification provides the skills necessary for a 'Finance Officer' role including the complex management accounting tasks, general management skills, drafting financial statements and specialist learning areas. This provides you with an opportunity to become a professional member of AAT and use it MAAT after your name. You are also entitled to exemptions in the UK's chartered and certified accounting qualifications. Besides, if you want to pursue your career further in University, you are entitled to exemptions for up to two years in various universities in the UK. WHAT IS AAT? AAT is an awarding body for vocational accountants. AAT is highly recognised globally with members over 130,000 worldwide. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AFTER COMPLETING AAT COURSES? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks; others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become chartered. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider in London. In taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with Osborne Training, you will make one of the greatest decisions of your career. Duration You can expect this qualification to take 1-1.5 year to complete for most students. Tutors Tutors are highly qualified with extensive knowledge of accountancy. Study Options Distance Learning - Self Study with Study Material and access to Online study Material through Virtual Learning Campus. Osborne Books are delivered to students address with additional study materials and Tutorial support online. Online Live - Interactive tutorial sessions by expert tutors and access to world-class Virtual Learning campus for additional study materials. Classroom Based- Osborne Training offers Evening and Weekend sessions for AAT Level 4 from various centres in London, Watford, Birmingham etc. Once you finish AAT qualification and pass all exams successfully, you will be awarded globally recognised AAT Certificate in Accounting from AAT. AAT LEVEL 4 COURSE SYLLABUS * Management Accounting: Budgeting * Management Accounting: Decision and Control * Financial Statements of Limited Companies * Accounting Systems and Controls * Business Tax * Personal Tax

Explore the key concepts of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) with our expert-led course designed for professionals. Learn how to seamlessly incorporate sustainable practices into your business strategy and enhance your corporate responsibility. Gain the tools and insights necessary to effectively implement ESG initiatives within your organisation. Join now and lead the change towards a more sustainable future!

This very practical workshop is designed to enable participants to improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of their business documents - both internal and external.: This workshop will help participants: * Identify the purpose of writing their documents - to themselves and to their readers * Recognise and meet the needs of their readers * Plan documents systematically and improve the layout, flow and structure * Express the content more clearly, concisely and correctly * Adapt the tone and style of writing to the circumstances * Proof-read and edit work effectively, using formal marks and techniques * Improve visual layout, format and appearance 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES * Welcome and Introductions * The problems now - group discussion 2 WRITING BETTER BUSINESS DOCUMENTS * What points to highlight / exclude * Starting off * Introductions * Conclusions * Executive summaries 3 RULES AND STANDARDS * George Orwell's famous maxim * Why write? - clarifying your aims and objectives * A seven-step method for better preparation * The three-stage process for writing well * Grouping information for your reader 4 PROOF-READING AND EDITING * The difference between proof-reading and editing * Proof-reading methods and strategies * Proof-reading marks and techniques * Training your eye for detail * Knowing what to look for 5 EFFECTIVE EDITING * Grammar and English standards * Words - usage and spelling * Sentences - units of thought * Paragraphs - themes * Punctuation - spotting and correcting common errors * Say what you mean - active v passive language 6 HOW'S YOUR ENGLISH? * Grammar quizzes and punctuation test * Spotting spelling errors * Rephrasing jargons and clichés * Common error's and mistakes 7 DOCUMENT LAYOUT * House style * Use of white space * Fonts and effects 8 ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOPS * These are practical sessions with one-to-one consultation with colleagues and the trainer * They are held at key points to consolidate the learning from different sessions 9 COURSE SUMMARY * Summary of key points * Action plans

We've all sat through far more bad presentations than good ones, but knowing what 'good' looks like is easier than successfully replicating it. Sales presentations are a performance and, as salespeople, fluffing our lines can cost us a lot more than hurt pride. Having discovered and understood the specific needs and burning issues our prospect has, then this course will help any salesperson avoid dropping the ball and instead wowing their prospects with a high-impact, tailored and compelling case for purchase. This course will help participants: * Prepare mentally and physically for stand-up presentations * Use voice modulation and bullet-pointing to demand attention * Avoid boring their prospects * Master the do's and don'ts of PowerPoint * Deal more effectively with technical hitches and prospect's interruptions * Use eye contact and engagement to avoid prospects 'tuning out' * Deploy best practice essentials for presenting with colleagues * Steer through the toughest Q&A 1 PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATION * Mindset * Knowing your objective(s) * Vocal warm-up techniques * Assembling pre-agreed benefits * Time management * Room set-up * Technical preparation 2 HOW TO OPEN YOUR PRESENTATION * Vocal energy * Summary and agreement of prospect's needs * How to have posture and confidence * Use of humour * What to do with those dreaded hands * Confident v non-confident body language 3 HOW TO GET AND KEEP PEOPLE'S ATTENTION * Bullet pointing * Linking benefits to specific, stated needs * Practical exercise - formulating and delivering tailored benefits * Being selective with features * Third party reinforcement and case studies * 'Watering the garden' eye contact technique * Practical exercise - participants practise 'sharing out' eye contact to audience * How to handle a prospect's negative body language * Handling interruptions 4 PRESENTING IN GROUPS * Credentialing all participants * Role delineation for group presentations * Edifying other participants' messages - do's and don'ts * How to maintain energy when not speaking * Practical exercise - good and bad practice when not speaking * Teamwork in Q&A sessions * How to hand over professionally 5 POWERPOINT DO'S AND DON'TS * Use of visual aids * Good and bad PowerPoint slides * How to make PowerPoint work for you * Classic PowerPoint errors * Avoiding and handling technical problems * Good and bad flipchart practice 6 CLOSING AND / OR ACHIEVING NEXT ACTION STEPS * Power of summary * Good Q&A practice * Handling objections * Practical exercise - handling objections on one's feet * Creating consensus among prospect panel * What to do when prospects disagree with each other * When to trial close * How to close on next action steps 7 WRAP-UP * Key learning points from each participant * Action steps to be implemented on next presentations

If you want to be better at making to-do lists or managing time better this is NOT for you! The time challenges we all face at work need to be addressed with a different approach. This 'bite-size' session takes a fresh approach to how we deal with time personally and challenges the belief that we don't always have enough time. The workshop will be participative, interactive, and will cover the personal relationship we have with time and how this impacts on dealing with challenges and ever-changing priorities on a daily basis at work. The workshop will give you some practical tools and ideas on dealing with your thieves of time from a different perspective, including interruptions and emails. To enable participants to organise and use their time effectively, using strategies to help with both 'thinking' and 'doing' that are fit for purpose. This workshop will enable you to: * Recognise the barriers to effective time management and set goals to overcome them and get things done * Understand how their mindset affects how they use time and use better ways to deal with the inbuilt patterns of behaviour this produces when at work * Plan for tasks and projects in a productive way * Use some new tools and techniques to tackle time thieves, including email and interruptions * Review and evaluate their learning and have an action plan to take back to work 1 WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES * Exploring your relationship with time and how you focus your mind on daily work pressures in relation to time * Past, present and future - where do you focus your energy at work? * Time thieves - exploring the results of the pre-workshop questionnaire and learning strategies to deal with the roots of your time thieves 2 PERSONAL STRATEGIES AND TOOLS: HAVING A NEW MINDSET * Emails, interruptions and curve balls * Review and evaluation of learning * Action-planning

This course has a simple objective: to help gain appointments with potential clients. In most consultative selling situations clients won't commit to purchases over the telephone. This means setting up a meeting to discuss the options with them face-to-face. But getting 'face time' can be tricky. This practical workshop can help. Participants will acquire essential tools, skills and methods; discuss specific organisational issues; and identify areas for improvement. They will discover how to: * Increase their effectiveness through proper preparation * Construct attention-grabbing opening statements * Help potential clients feel comfortable agreeing to a meeting * Develop tactics for responding to difficult excuses and objections * Stress the benefits of a face-to-face consultation * Develop and enhance their questioning and listening skills * Prevent customers cancelling booked appointments 1 INTRODUCTION TO APPOINTMENT SETTING * Key trends that have changed the way people buy today - and will buy tomorrow * Why many sales people avoid picking up the phone * The difference that makes a difference - what makes a good appointment-maker? 2 BEFORE YOU PICK UP THE TELEPHONE * It all starts with a plan... * Who and what to focus our attention * How much research should we undertake and why? * Setting primary and secondary objectives 3 MAKING YOUR APPROACH * Key considerations * Every call is an opportunity - creating a positive mind-set * Using a structured approach * Using partnership language 4 GAINING AN INSIGHT INTO THE CUSTOMER'S NEEDS * How to quickly 'tune in' to your customers, so that you can serve them more easily * Developing speech patterns that put customers at their ease * Using effective questioning and listening skills * Finding and building pain points 5 DEALING WITH EXCUSES AND OBJECTIONS * Pre-empting potential excuses * Developing techniques for responding to client objections * Keeping the door open for future contact 6 SECURING THE APPOINTMENT * Selling the benefits of a consultancy meeting * Techniques for avoiding cancelled appointments * Gaining commitment 7 ACTION PLANS * Course summary and presentation of action plans

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