Get your sums right

A SEMINAR and networking event intended to demystify the finance function of business, takes place tomorrow at Hotel Smokies Park, Bardsley, between noon and 2pm.

Entitled “Business finance for the non-accountant”, the lead speaker is Austerlands man Kevin O’Brien, a partner at DTE Business Advisory Services, Bury, and his subjects include: management information, reporting systems and budgetary control; strategic planning; cashflow management.

Jill Lomas, from Lomas Consulting, will cover planning and monitoring financial performance and understanding the relationship between pricing and costs.

DTE payroll director Lynne Cramb will highlight pitfalls in payroll, offer a payroll legislation update and explain late payment penalties.

Lunch is included and booking details can be had from Jane Hawarden on 0161-767 1200.

Discover rewards of foreign trade

OLDHAM companies are being encouraged to take advantage of business opportunities in other countries.


During the month there will be a number of foreign trade visits for Greater Manchester businesses, one of which is a trip to a security seminar in Poland between Monday and Thursday of next week.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said: “Poland was the only European country with a positive rate of growth last year. There are a wide range of opportunities in the country’s security sector including CCTV, upgrading security systems at airports and anti-terrorist security systems.”

Next Wednesday there will be a free event at Manchester Airport for companies in the chemical industry. Chemical trade officers from British embassies and consulates across the globe will attend.

The day comprises one-to-one appointments giving delegates a flavour of the opportunities for their products and services.

For more information about international trade visits call 0845 603 7053.




Last few seats for tram lunch



a few places remain for the Chamber of Commerce’s next networking lunch at The Talking Point, Scouthead, on Wednesday next week when there will be a presentation on the expansion of the Metrolink network to Oldham.



Members and guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the project. Starting at noon, there will also be networking opportunities over lunch.

Another date for your diary is the Chamber’s Oldham gala dinner, sponsored by Web Applications Ltd, at Clough Manor, Denshaw, on Friday, October 15.

Open to members and non-members, the event is a great way to celebrate the successes of Oldham businesses. There is entertainment from comedian Martin Gold, who has been named Variety Club Comedian of the Year for the past two years. Visit www.gmchamber.co.uk/events to book a place.