With savings continuing to offer low returns – and even talks of negative interest rates – many people are considering dipping their toe into the waters of investing. But for many, this is a world shrouded in mystery and impenetrable jargon, where one question leads to another.
But we say: don’t be put off by that! Join this session which will take things back to basics, answer some of the common investing conundrums, and allow you to ask a fully qualified Financial Consultant all those niggling queries.
Seasoned investors are welcome to join us too. We’ll be happy to answer any questions which have sprung to mind during your investing journey, so you feel more in control of your investments.
We encourage you to submit any burning questions in advance when registering for this event.
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speakers
Ralph Hunt, Financial Consultant of Face to Face Finance
Ralph Hunt is a Financial Consultant with over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, specialising in investments, pensions and long-term care planning.
Emma Knights, Financial Consultant of Face to Face Finance
Emma Knights began her career in financial services in 2013 and qualified as a Financial Consultant in 2019. You may have heard her presenting the Your Recipe for Financial Success podcast!
About Face to Face Finance
Face to Face Finance is a truly independent financial advisers based in Cringleford. We help individuals and businesses plan for a financially secure future whilst still being able to make the most of life today. The friendliest place in Norfolk to come for financial advice!
Maybe you have heard only a little about Pay Per Click (PPC) marketing and are curious to know more, or you already know that you want to use PPC to market your business, but aren’t sure where to start?
Content / Takeaway
In this webinar, you will discover:
What Pay Per Click is
How to research PPC keywords
The basics of Google Ads
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Kathy Ennis is the founder of LittlePiggy. She is a Business Mentor and Trainer with over 20-years of business experience. She is an expert in helping micro and side-hustle businesses start-up and scale-up. Kathy is a trainer and an ambassador for the Facebook #SheMeansBusiness campaign, an Enterprise Nation Local Leader and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
Emma Goode is the founder and CEO of the award-winning digital marketing agency, 24 fingers. She works with business owners and third sector organisations to help them grow and develop through social media and online marketing. Emma is an active Local Leader for Enterprise Nation and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
LittlePiggy and 24 fingers (together we are 24 Degrees).
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a set of actions and processes that you need to take to increase the visibility of your website in the organic search results of major search engines. If you want your business to be visible online and to appear on the first page of a Google search (who would want to be on page 2?!) you need to ensure that you understand the basics of SEO.
Content / Takeaway
In this webinar, you will discover:
What are the key actions you can take to ‘optimise’ your website
Which tools are available for you to measure the online impact of your website
A couple of simple ‘fixes’ you can implement on your website to increase its SEO
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Kathy Ennis is the founder of LittlePiggy. She is a Business Mentor and Trainer with over 20-years of business experience. She is an expert in helping micro and side-hustle businesses start-up and scale-up. Kathy is a trainer and an ambassador for the Facebook #SheMeansBusiness campaign, an Enterprise Nation Local Leader and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
Emma Goode is the founder and CEO of the award-winning digital marketing agency, 24 fingers. She works with business owners and third sector organisations to help them grow and develop through social media and online marketing. Emma is an active Local Leader for Enterprise Nation and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
LittlePiggy and 24 fingers (together we are 24 Degrees).
Join us on our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
Let’s talk about talking.
Why would other people listen? Why should people care? What if I freeze, blank, make a fool of myself? What if it ruins my career or costs me my job?
These are some of the thoughts we hear internally before speaking in public. These thoughts keep us alive but they also stop us from taking the leap to share a message to an audience and ultimately inspire change!
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speaker
Emma Zangs, Choreographer and Movement & Communication Coach
Emma Zangs is a Choreographer and Movement & Communication Coach. From public speaking training for presentations, pitches and talks, to movement direction and choreography for fashion shows, editorial and dance workshops, Emma inspires people to move and communicate with confidence. She works with growing and established businesses, from GoCardless to Babylon Health, and coaches entrepreneurs on accelerators programmes such as Dream Assembly and D&AD Young Blood. She lectures at Cass Business School and on UCL’s Entrepreneurship MSc and has successfully trained startups to pitch at Dragon’s Den and Pitch@Palace.
In 2019, Emma gave her first TedX Talk and has been speaking on numerous stages before that, in front of small groups to thousands of audience members.
In this talk and Q&A, Emma will share her experience and techniques to adopt an active mindset and prepare yourself to speak in the most comfortable way.
We all have to spend money with third parties in our businesses but the art is to make sure that this money is helping you work towards your business goals and not costing more than it needs to.
This introduction to Procurement focusses on practical steps on how to get started and improve your supply chain.
It’s in plain English and easy to follow, so you can get your supply chain powering your business goals.
We’ll look at how you distinguish between the ‘core’ products that are important to your business and the ‘non-core’ products that you need but don’t directly impact your customers. Then, we’ll look at different approaches for these products, including quick wins to get you on the right track.
Content / Takeaway
Course content:
Walkthrough of the full procurement cycle
Understanding the different types of external spend with suppliers
Strategies for how to work with suppliers to improve your supply chain
After this course, you’ll be able to:
Understand what you’re spending your money on, and why
Put together a plan for improving how you buy different products
Align your suppliers with your business goals and save money
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speaker
Beth Seager, Independent Procurement Consultant of Espaze Ltd
Beth is an Independent Procurement Consultant who helps SMEs get a grip on their supply chain and save money.
She’s spent her career in procurement working on direct and indirect goods, including leading a procurement team for a busy international manufacturer. Now a Chartered professional, she runs her own consultancy firm and loves the challenge of solving a complex supply problem by working with the client’s team to create a tailored solution.
Outside of that, you’ll find her listening to Taylor Swift.
About Espaze Ltd
Espaze makes procurement fun and understandable. We believe that every company should be able to make their supply chain power their business goals, not drain their cash.
Espaze offers consulting services and downloadable resources that you can put into action to build the right supply chain at the right price. Check out the shop here: https://payhip.com/Espaze.
Join us on our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
The goal of the masterclass is to give you the tool to pitch your business eloquently, with passion, authenticity, and credibility.
The masterclass is highly interactive, and the aim is for each participant to find out what works for them, how they can activate their confidence and what to practice before a pitching session.
Content / Takeaway
In this Masterclass, we will cover:
What matters the most when pitching.
Basics of achieving a grounded presence that transforms the effectiveness of any message.
Tried-and-tested techniques to avoid filler words, find the right posture and hand gestures that improve speech, have affective eye contact.
Mindset and Activating Confidence Exercises.
Best practice when pitching remotely or on-camera.
Get your pitch ideas ready, bring a pen, a pad as well as your questions.
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speaker
Emma Zangs, Choreographer and Movement & Communication Coach
Emma Zangs is a Choreographer and Movement & Communication Coach. From public speaking training for presentations, pitches and talks, to movement direction and choreography for fashion shows, editorial and dance workshops, Emma inspires people to move and communicate with confidence.
Emma works with growing and established businesses, from GoCardless to Babylon Health, and coaches entrepreneurs on accelerators programmes such as Dream Assembly and D&AD Young Blood. She lectures at Cass Business School and on UCL’s Entrepreneurship MSc and has successfully trained startups to pitch at Dragon’s Den and Pitch@Palace.
In 2019, Emma delivered her TEDx talk ‘We Are All Dancers’, as part of TEDxWomen. Through her work with business owners and refugees, she shared the message that dance unites us all and has a unique power to repair and reshape our lives beyond the physical.
Emma studied Art History and Film Studies at Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris and has an MA in Choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. She is also a Resident of Sadler’s Wells Artist Development Programme. Born in Paris, France, she grew up in the Normandy countryside and now lives in Norwich, Norfolk.
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have a guest speaker and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic
Trading post COVID-19 and Brexit
Post COVID-19 trading – areas to consider as well as hints and tips, generic comment on what other businesses we bank have found is working for them; Practical guidance on how to manage cash flow and position your business to survive and thrive in whatever the new normal will be Post Brexit trading – trading abroad, attracting and retaining talent, financial considerations, signposting support locally, nationally and internationally.
Area Business Manager for Barclays East Anglia with over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry including mortgages, retail banking and running his own financial planning business. Regional Manager for Woolwich before joining Barclays as Area Director and for the last 10-years within business banking. Director of Norfolk Chambers and Chair of Norfolk Education Services
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Guest speaker (15-mins) 10:05 – Q&A for speaker (10-mins) 10:15 – Discussion topics and networking (45-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Got your New Year Resolutions? All ready to go? Already off track a little? All good, I got you.
This is an invitation to be curious, to try something different.
There has never been a more important time to prioritise your mental wellbeing. Without a doubt, 2020 was exceptionally difficult, and 2021 won’t be without its hurdles, so let’s get ahead.
How do you want to show up in 2021? Be less stressed? Do less? Live more? For it to be more easeful?
It all starts with you. A clique, perhaps but true.
During these two x two-hour interactive workshops, you will learn simple habit change techniques, how to breathe for stress resilience and anxiety reduction, increasing your vibrancy.
You will learn how to use these skills in the context of your daily life.
Gain an introduction to the language of emotions and the phenomenon of emotional contagion, which affects your mental and physical wellbeing.
By the end you will have an invaluable resource, a toolbox to allow you to recognise your stressors, be able to name and navigate them, and have positive and constructive ways to regulate and increase joy in your life.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to say yes to yourself.
Masterclass dates for your diary
This virtual event is made up of two parts. Below is confirmation of the dates:
To attend part 2 you will need to have partaken in part 1. Please note that as this is an interactive masterclass, it has been set-up as a Zoom meeting so you will be seen and heard.
Due to this event having limited numbers, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Sonja is the founder of The More Human Company, supporting you to create cultures and workplaces where wellbeing and leadership go hand in glove. The More Human Co. blends neuroscience with contemplative practices to provide practical, scalable solutions to create resilient, thriving, conscious workplace cultures.
A former executive, she launched the more human company after she burnout and bounced back.
The More Human Co. programs range from mindful leadership, wellbeing, and resilience, leading with love, more human leadership, meditation, and the foundation of all programs breathing.
Cancellation policy
We only have a maximum of 50 places on this event. If you book a place and are unable to attend, please ensure you cancel your place to allow others to attend. Cancel in writing to hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk.
Got your New Year Resolutions? All ready to go? Already off track a little? All good, I got you.
This is an invitation to be curious, to try something different.
There has never been a more important time to prioritise your mental wellbeing. Without a doubt, 2020 was exceptionally difficult, and 2021 won’t be without its hurdles, so let’s get ahead.
How do you want to show up in 2021? Be less stressed? Do less? Live more? For it to be more easeful?
It all starts with you. A clique, perhaps but true.
During these two x two-hour interactive workshops, you will learn simple habit change techniques, how to breathe for stress resilience and anxiety reduction, increasing your vibrancy.
You will learn how to use these skills in the context of your daily life.
Gain an introduction to the language of emotions and the phenomenon of emotional contagion, which affects your mental and physical wellbeing.
By the end you will have an invaluable resource, a toolbox to allow you to recognise your stressors, be able to name and navigate them, and have positive and constructive ways to regulate and increase joy in your life.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to say yes to yourself.
Masterclass dates for your diary
This virtual event is made up of two parts. Below is confirmation of the dates:
To attend part 2 you will need to have partaken in part 1. Please note that as this is an interactive masterclass, it has been set-up as a Zoom meeting so you will be seen and heard.
Due to this event having limited numbers, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Sonja is the founder of The More Human Company, supporting you to create cultures and workplaces where wellbeing and leadership go hand in glove. The More Human Co. blends neuroscience with contemplative practices to provide practical, scalable solutions to create resilient, thriving, conscious workplace cultures.
A former executive, she launched the more human company after she burnout and bounced back.
The More Human Co. programs range from mindful leadership, wellbeing, and resilience, leading with love, more human leadership, meditation, and the foundation of all programs breathing.
Cancellation policy
We only have a maximum of 50 places on this event. If you book a place and are unable to attend, please ensure you cancel your place to allow others to attend. Cancel in writing to hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk.
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have a guest speaker and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic
Recruiting and Engaging People in Difficult Times
Hear what two of our members are up to and the exciting opportunities which are available. Jenny Bach at Norwich Business School, UEA will be sharing details of a free programme open to local businesses interested in recruiting business graduates from the UEA. Also, learn about their new apprenticeship proposition for senior leaders and managers. Now more than ever we need to stay connected, and communications that are engaging are vital. Michelle Gant at The Engaging People Company will look at some tips for staying connected and engaged at the moment. And, there will also be an overview of an opportunity to get involved in the Love West Norfolk campaign next month.
Guest Speakers
Jenny Bach, Marketing and Business Relationship Manager at Norwich Business School, UEA
Jenny Bach is the Marketing and Business Relationship Manager of Norwich Business School, UEA and is developing cross-sector business relations and managing digital communications. She also manages digital marketing for student recruitment and student employability events for Norwich Business School.
Norwich Business School is the largest school in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia, with over 1,000 undergraduate and 600 postgraduate students. With a team of more than 100 internationally recognised academics and business experts, we have a reputation for providing pioneering courses and high-quality research.
Michelle Gant, Director at The Engaging People Company
Michelle Gant is Director of The Engaging People Company which aims to increase satisfaction and achieve business goals through engaging people. Her areas of expertise include engagement and communications, and she develops and delivers a range of targeted engagement strategies and campaigns. Michelle believes in the importance of coaching for people development and is an experienced and qualified coach and mentor, supporting individuals to achieve their full potential, including as leaders. Michelle is also an experienced facilitator and a trainer and particularly delivers training around mental health for managers and resilience. And she is a writer and has recently published a collection of reflections of life in lockdown featuring 76 contributors which are raising funds for NHS charities. About The Engaging People Company What we do is we engage people – collectively or individually. We do this by developing and delivering targeted engagement strategies and plans – including employee engagement strategies – frequently shaped by consultation. We provide communications, and deliver engaging campaigns, we develop wellbeing plans, and we offer wellbeing sessions, including around resilience. We also provide coaching – including maternity coaching – and we offer facilitation. Agenda 09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – First speaker (10-mins) 10:00 – Q&A (10-mins) 10:10 – Second speaker (10-mins) 10:20 – Q&A (10-mins) 10:30 – Discussion topics and networking (30-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have a guest speaker and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic
How adversity has shaped us: what we have learned in 2020
We all know what a challenging year 2020 has been – both on a business and a personal level. We, like many, have been through some very challenging times and we, like, many, have come through stronger, more agile and full of focus. Key elements of our journey have been our ability to adapt, develop and grow our relationships, share our knowledge and to maintain optimism. Essentially, our resilience. 2021 is here, and we are looking forward to an exciting year. Join us as we share insights and highlights from our journey.
At the forefront of business for many years, James is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader who brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that he combines with his passion for behavioural and organisational psychology.
With over 25 years’ experience in leadership and management, Alex Sellers is now a Director of Turning Factor and thrives on sharing insights and helping people and businesses develop to reach their full potential. He has line managed lots of teams and lots of people!
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Guest speaker (15-mins) 10:05 – Q&A for speaker (10-mins) 10:15 – Discussion topics and networking (45-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have a guest speaker and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic
Isn’t it about time you had a Knowledge Hour?
The pandemic has seen more of us going virtual when it comes to networking, learning something new, finding knowledge and pivoting our business. But with so much business information now in a digital space, how can you find the right information for free and find the time to implement this into your business? This session introduces you to the Norfolk Knowledge Hub, a free to access, ad-free digital knowledge and skills sharing platform. We will also show you how you can embrace your continuous professional development in just one hour a week through our campaign #KnowledgeHour
Archant are one of the many businesses who are sharing their digital content on Norfolk Knowledge Hub to help businesses get ahead. Tony will share with you some of the many marketing, social media and ecommerce videos from the Archant Insight Hub that are available on the Norfolk Knowledge Hub and how you can access this wealth of information for free.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Norfolk Chambers of Commerce speakers (10-mins) 10:00 – Archant guest speakers (15-mins) 10:15 – Q&A (10-mins) 10:25 – Discussion topics and networking (35-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.