Event

Are you up to the Challenge?

We are looking for 14 companies tomake as much money as possible for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) with a budget of £50! You will be competing against each otherto invest your crisp £50 note in any legal and safe fundraising activities over this 12 week period to generate the highest possible return for EACH – all we ask is that you return at least £51 to us!

So get your thinking caps on to come up with some creative and different money-making events and activities, use the opportunity to build team spirit within your own organisation whilst promoting healthy competition with othercompanies who’ve taken up the Challenge and, most importantly, have fun!

So…what are you waiting for it’s first come first served and there are only 14 places available.

Phone EACH’s Norfolk Fundraising Team on 01953 666767 and sign upby Wednesday 30th Aprilto accept our challenge and help provide vital care and support to local children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families.

We look forward tohearingfrom you.

Business Shaper Group and New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have announced the launch of 50 major new Business Roadshows, across Norfolk and Suffolk, from April – November, to benefit hundreds of companies, accessing grants and funding to help them grow.

The Roadshow takes place in Bury St Edmunds at the Clarice House at 4pm until 7pm, and will help to highlight the wealth of grants, funding opportunities, free business support and training available to business owners as they prepare their organisations for the future.

“For a young business like AT Power, finding the right advice, support and funding to grow is difficult. Attending the Business Roadshow in December last year, we were able to understand all the different types of funding options, grants and support available to small businesses. We accessed a £3000 grant from the Manufacturing Advisory Service, which has helped us increase turnover by over by £75,000 in two months. We also have pipeline of business in excess of £600,000, all with the help and guidance of Business Shaper Group. I would strongly advise any business looking to grow in 2014, to attend the Business Roadshow”, said Andy Clifton managing director of AT Power.

This is an Adapt business start-up event for all building sectors, from architects to plumbers. The event will cover everything you need to know about starting a business, and will feature presentations from legal and accountancy experts.

The Centre for the Built Environment (CBE) team, part of the University of East Anglia’s Adapt Low Carbon Group, has partnered with law firm and solicitors Howes Percival and accountancy firm Larking Gowen to produce this bespoke event on May 13.

Focusing on the key legal and financial aspects of starting a business, the CBE team will demonstrate how using sustainable materials and practises can give new and established businesses a distinct advantage.

The event is aimed at any entrepreneur with a vision of starting a business in the built environment – from building concept and design through construction to occupancy and management. The CBE team are highly experienced in the benefits of low energy building design such as Passivhaus and BREEAM and have cutting edge knowledge regarding uses for natural materials.

The event will also be used to launch a competition for entrepreneurs in the built environment sector, who are being offered the opportunity to win incubation space for a start-up business in The Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia.

To enter the competition, entrepreneurs planning on setting up a business are asked to attend the event on 13 May, before filling out an online entry describing why The Enterprise Centre is the right building for their business.

For more information, visit www.adaptcbe.co.uk.

The Ultimate Roadshow for Local Businesses: will demystify how to access Free Government Grants, Business Funding and Finance options including Crowd Funding, Free Training and Free Business Advice that is available to business owners within the New Anglia region.

Our aim is to deliver these events in area’s often overlooked, and where it is needed the most. Helping organisations of all shapes and sizes to unlock the growth potential within their businesses.

New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have come together with the business improvement company, Business Shaper Group, to deliver 50 events, connecting 1000+ businesses across the LEP region.

IP – An introduction to one of your company’s biggest assets

Intellectual Property or “IP” is an asset that often doesn’t get recognised let alone valued. The IP owned by your company may range from your company’s trading name to the brands used to sell your products to inventions and designs which are yet to be protected. IP is often perceived as being intangible but this is far from the truth. It is real and valuable.

We will explain how you can identify and protect your IP, how to stop competitors stealing your IP and when it has been stolen how you can take action for the damage caused.

Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2014 Venue: Norwich City College Skills Academy Address: St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4TP Time: 7.45 am – 10.00 am RSVP: by 4 June 2014

To book a place please contact Judy Terrington on information@howespercival.com.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and we will confirm via email if you have a place.

Agenda 07.45 am Registration and Breakfast 08.30 am Presentation 09.30 am Q&A session 10.00 am Close

Speaker Matt Talbot

Speaker Hannah Steggles

Speaker Jenna S. Bruce

Speaker Michael Gromett

The new regulations require businesses to be able to supply correct & up to date information to consumers on what Allergens are in the foods being offered from that business.

This 2 hour seminar will give you the information you need to comply with the regulations namely;

-What Allergens are

– What Allergens are covered by the new regulations

– The importance of controlling Allergens at work

– The risk of giving false information – The risk of cross contamination of ingredients

The regulations apply to all businesses that supply all packed and non pre packed foods- Restaurants, canteens, deli’s, bars, events

Supplementry Information;

– Prerequisites: None – just enthusiasm! (well, and a completed booking form…)

– Duration: 2.5 hour programme ( 10:00 start- 12:30 finish )

– Cost: £47+ VAT- includes refreshments. You must complete a booking form as there is limited space

– Venue: Norwich

– How to book: Contact us (details below) for a booking form

– Course Tutor: Sarah Daniels & The RedCat Partnership have been providing Health & Safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 15 years. We have a reputation for delivering high quality, practical, effective and engaging training. Sarah has been involved in the team training Enforcement Officers (From Environmental Health & Trading Standards) with the Food Standards Agency and also working with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health on training resources & guides for businesses