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Join us online from 9am-5pm to celebrate bookkeepers and the power of their work to transform businesses. ICB Global's 24-hour webinar starts at the ICB office in New Zealand and follows the sun to our offices in Australia, the Philippines, the UK and finally the USA.
ICB UK's programme runs from 9am GMT - 5pm GMT Wednesday 21 November but your joining instructions will give you access to the full global webinar programme. You may wish to join Australia's panel session with Garry Carter at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 20, and stay online with us right up until ICB USA discusses fraud with Dawn Brolin at 10pm GMT.
UK Webinar Programme
Wednesday 21 November
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09.00am
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ICBUK Welcome from Chief Executive Garry Carter
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10.00am
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Increase Productivity with Office and Xero integration: Microsoft (New ICB Membership Benefits Partner)
An introductory look at Xero for those who do not use it, and a demonstration of how Microsoft Office 365 seamlessly integrates into Xero to better manage your customer communications.
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11.00am
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Security and Remote-Working: Microsoft (New ICB Membership Benefits Partner)
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Expert interviews offering guidance, advice and insight you can use to make the most of today. We are focusing on: How to provide the right technology so your employees/sub-contractors can work safely where, when and how they want to help you grow your business.
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Office in action: Practical demonstrations and use cases that explore scenarios and features for maximum productivity. We'll share some tips & tricks which could enhance your collaboration within teams, customers and your suppliers.
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12.00pm
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Making sense of digital advertising in order to attract clients: An excellent and informative session with Thomson Local, one of ICB's new Membership Benefits Partners. Richard Morrow, Learning & Development Manager at Thomson Local, will talk about the fundamentals for any business to adhere to in order to achieve a successful digital footprint. Looking at the key techniques in both onsite & offsite Search Engine Optimisation, this session will give you all the essential insights in order to ensure your website and general internet presence give you every opportunity to attract new clients |
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1.00pm
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Women in Accountancy: A lunchtime chat with Claire Packham FICB, Jo Wood FICB and Paula Veysey-Smith C.FICB (ahead of their workshop sessions at next week's Bookkeepers Summit) as they discuss their journeys and the future of the profession.
72% of ICB members are women; this is nearly double the proportion of women in other leading professional bodies in accounting. What is it about bookkeeping and ICB that appeals to women and, as a uniquely strong voice for women, what can we do to help more women into this profession? We're speaking to ICB members about the challenges they have faced, and whether they think being a woman has affected their career choices and the way they run their businesses.
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2.00pm
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How ICB Utilities could save you more than £1000: We talk to Make It Cheaper CEO, Jonathan Elliott, about his love of SMEs and why Make It Cheaper has become an ICB Benefits Partner
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3.00pm
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An interview with Christine Aplin MICB PM.Dip: Here's another chance to view our conversation with ICB's Student of the Year, Christine Aplin MICB, about the ups and downs of distance learning and her top tips for exam success.
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4.00pm
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An Interview with Ricardo Pereira AICB PM.Dip: Here's another chance to to watch our inspiring session with Ricardo as he talks us through the experience of studying and taking exams and how he set up his successful bookkeeping business with staff and over 70 clients.
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5.00pm
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ICBUK Goodbye and handover to ICBUSA for a conversation between ICB Global President and Co-Founder, Garry Carter, with ICB Global CEO, Louie Prosperi. Join us to find out more about ICB's work around the world.
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Once you have booked your free place here, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to the Online Registration page for the Global Webinar. There is just one link for each of the individual webinars throughout the Global Bookkeeping Week webinar event.
Please note: You will be asked to provide your name and email address on the registration page which will be used solely for the purposes of registering you for the webinar. Your data will be handled by ICB in accordance with the ICB Privacy Policy and by the Zoom Platform in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
