Funding-Gap Events aim to explain the various forms of funding, finance and grants available to small businesses in regions of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge. The events will access support for your business, from Grants and Business advice to accessing finance such as Crowd Funding or Peer to Peer lending.
The event is aimed at Managing Directors, Finance Directors and Senior Managements Teams, innovative start-up businesses and charities who are looking to grow.
Funding-Gap.co.uk will be the UK’s first regional crowdfunding platform to match local investors with local businesses and charities in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
With the support of theBusiness Shaper Group, Funding-Gap will be launching a series of workshops designed to highlight how to ‘Bridge the Funding Gap’ through accessing crowdfunding, business grants and non-traditional finance.
TheseFREE Eventsacross the region are aimed at innovation start-ups, established businesses and charities that have a funding need to support a significant growth in their organisation. Potential investors are also welcome to attend.
#SmartCities – what are they, where are they and how is technology shaping them?
We’re delighted to welcome three excellent speakers to this event, who are all experts in the field of sustainable urban development:
• James Cornford,Senior Lecturer at the UEA, specialising in organisational behaviour and urban development. • Mikele Brack,Founder and CEO of City Impact Challenge and an experienced sustainability consultant. • Michael Mulquin,Global Smart Cities Standards Expert,specialises in helping cities use technology to work better.
We will invite questions from the audience,for the panel to discuss after the talks. We will then finish with an hour of socialising over a glass of wine, kindly sponsored by theEconomic Development Team atNorwich City Council. There will also be the opportunity to try some delicious canapés prepared by The Feed, a social enterprise, and sponsored by Virgin Media Business.
Join us for some business networking and beer tasting. You will learn how different types of beer can enhance different food – so this is an event for the foodies among us, as well as those who enjoy their alcoholic beverages!
Cheryl from The Thirst Consultants will be bringing along samples of beer – we will provide the food. Cheryl is a qualified Beer Sommelier and has helped to manage the Foreign and Bottled Beer Bar at Norwich Beer Festival since 2010.
HRH The Prince of Wales’ Business Emergency Recovery Group is seeking 12 SMEs to join a workshop on the 1st October. The workshop will take place from 07:30 – 9:00 at Aviva, Norwich (address details to be provided to participating delegates). Breakfast will be provided.
Purpose: The purpose of the workshop is to understand what SMEs would like to help them prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies or crisis, such as flooding, extreme weather, cyber attacks and pandemic flu.
SMEs that have been both affected and non-affected by emergencies are welcome to join the session. We would like to learn about how businesses currently prepare for emergencies, understand the experiences of those affected by past events, and to share resilience resources being developed by BERG.
Why join?
It will help us identify gaps in current support, build the case for further support and ultimately provide tools to lessen the impact of emergencies on SMEs and the communities in which they rely on and operate within.
It will provide the opportunity for those businesses involved to be the first to test and take advantage of new tools and resources being developed by BERG.
RSVP: If you are an SME interested in attending or know a business who should, please send details by 18th September to Teresa Cannon, Emergency Planning Manager at Norwich City Council, (teresacannon@norwich.gov.uk) who will co-ordinate responses locally. If you would like any additional information, please contact Hannah Noble at Hannah.noble@bitc.org.uk
It is that time of year again when we look forward toour famous Christmas quiz.This year we are asking you to dig out your best (or worse) Christmas knitwear and join us at the Holiday Inn Norwich North, Norwich Airport on 20th November.
As with previous years, we are looking to the generosity of organisations to sponsor the event and have several sponsorship opportunities available from just £75.
We are also looking for organisations to bring teams of up to 10 along and with tickets priced at £25 per head this is a great opportunity to dust off those quiz books and swat up to be crowned winners of the evening (there will of course be prizes for the team that comes last).
It would be fantastic if you could join us in making this event a huge success, in previous years over £15,000 has been raised through the quiz, and we hope this year will be the biggest and best yet!
For more information, or to book, please contact Gena Moore – gena@nelsonsjourney.org.uk or call 01603 431788.
This roundtable discussion will explore the challenges of managing debt acquired during the crisis in a post pandemic world.
Taking risks is part of running a small business, but it’s not easy to plan for the unexpected, especially when it’s a global pandemic. Research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows that almost half of firms have reported an increase in debt since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Over half of firms are looking to access finance over the next twelve months, but a quarter of respondents describe their current level of debt as either ‘unmanageable’ or ‘high and manageable’.
This roundtable discussion, delivered in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, TSB and the APPG for Fair Business Banking will bring SMEs from a wide range of sectors together to discuss how to manage debt in a post-pandemic world.
This roundtable discussion will:
Share best practice for managing what your business owes
Cover the options that are available to your business
Explore what your business needs to grow in the next 12 months
What lenders and government can do to support their customers through the recovery
Please note that this event is for:
SMEs who have a turnover below £2 million
How to register your interest:
We can only have one person per organisation represented at this virtual event. Please fill your details via the ‘Book Now’ button to register your interest and someone will be in touch with you shortly.
With the intense focus on the current energy crisis, join Indigo Swan as they explore the present gas and electricity markets and how renewable technology has the potential to provide businesses with a more sustainable method to cut costs.
Presenter Bio
Between them James Groves (Managing Director of Indigo Swan), Aimee Konieczny (Commercial Director) and Oliver Denison (Head of Sustainability) have a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge on energy sector. They share a passion for doing good business and are a shining light of Indigo Swan’s values and mission.
Indigo Swan
Indigo Swan are a multi award-winning, independent energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich. Founded in 2009, the company now has 25 employees they call Swans and has become admired for their ‘happiness first’ approach. They offer their clients a tailored service which fuses relentless efficiencies with a colourful personality. From finding the right supplier to supporting businesses on their sustainable journey, their mission is to help educate others in making better decisions about their energy.
Sologic & RedCat have teamed up to offer you a visual, structured & effective system, with a comprehensive training programme, for root cause analysis.Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training is a modern method of problem solving which enables users to identify root causes of faults and problems, rather than just how to solve them!
This process has been proven to help you achieve measurable results. Our training introduces you to a logical method, which enables your team to develop skills to solve challenging problems.
RCA Analyst- Practitioner and Facilitator
The RCA training has benefited many companies across the UK with the knowledge to identify root causes of faults and how to prevent them in the future.
Once they have completed the training, candidates report that they have saved their organisations on average £25,000 when they undertake their first significant RCA. Importantly they recognise the RCA process has also enabled them to increase productivity.
On this course you will learn current & proven best practices in root cause analysis. Our trainers have knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas from major investigation, to recurring & systemic problems & risk assessments.
All this knowledge is communicated through an innovative and interactive training package that will enable you to address the problems that you & your organisation face. It will give you RCA tools (Including the use of Causelink® software which provides you with a visual chart of the cause & effect which enables you to effectively communicate RCA findings, solutions & trends) & build your skills & confidence to successfully complete a root cause analysis.
Learning Outcomes From the training you will learn how to: Help your organisation reach business goals Perform & facilitate a RCA Gather & manage data including interview techniques Identify, understand & correct systemic causes Generate & evaluate effective solutions Work with the impact of human factors Introduce a standardised method, and language to your organisation
Duration; 2 days programme spent in the classroom.
Venue; Park Farm Country Hotel, Hethersett, Norfolk (This course can also take place in house)
Date; 5th & 6th March 2013
Cost; £749 +VAT (if you book 3 places you only pay for 2 – quote RedCat)
Differentiation; There are no pre-training requirements
After the course; Once you have completed the course you will receive a certificate of completion from Sologic
Why Sologic? Sologic uses the most up to date cause-and-effect methods and best practices, delivering value and saving time It is a simple & logical process that can be used across all sectors. It is scalable, practical & intuitive for RCA novices & experts alike It is evidence based & shifts the focus to systemic causes The process enables teams to work with objectives in mind It generates information that will improve business decisions & achievement of business goals We work in partnership with our clients to build RCA programmes that meet their needs & address the problems that they face within their organisations This partnership working enables us to continuously improve our methods & training.
Why RedCat- The RedCat team are the premier award winning Health and Safety Consultants in Norfolk and use these techniques to assist clients in solving their Health and Safety problems- it is a natural partnership; For Further details on our serviceshttps://www.redcat.gb.com
Join me for this exclusive webcast.On 1st October at 1830 UK time.
I promised you I would do it and here it is… but spaces are limited so please follow the link to the registation pagehttps://bit.ly/1OU1PZt
I will cover all the essentials… plus I will give you some of the inner game (the psychology) of video and how you can use and leverage these nuggets in your video, this stuff will make your Business Videoso much more than for show!!
PS You can still register for this exclusive webcast if the time isn’t perfect for you… I will record the event and make it available to you, so you can catch it later.
Embark on an exclusive morning adventure with ‘Backstage Tour and Breakfast with Captain Fawcett.’ Join us at the renowned Captain Fawcett’s Emporium in Kings Lynn for a unique opportunity to network with local businesses.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: The event runs for two hours, filled with engaging activities and networking opportunities.
Backstage Tour: Experience a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Captain Fawcett Emporium. Discover the secrets and stories that make Captain Fawcett a beloved figure in Kings Lynn.
Breakfast: Enjoy a selection of pastries accompanied by tea and coffee. All tea and coffee donations will be contributed to Captain Fawcett’s charity, supporting a noble cause.
Additional Information:
Pricing: Free for members and only £5 for non-members. An opportunity not to be missed!
Ticket Sales Cut-off: Secure your spot before midday on Tuesday, 30th January
Why Attend? This isn’t just a breakfast; it’s a morning filled with inspiration, learning, and community building. It’s your chance to meet like-minded individuals, hear from the illustrious Captain Fawcett, and be part of the burgeoning Kings Lynn business community.
Looking Ahead: This event marks the beginning of a series of exciting activities planned for Kings Lynn. Be the first to hear about what’s coming next!
Reserve your place now for an unforgettable morning with Captain Fawcett!
Join us for our first Co.Solo netwalking event of the year and make co.nnections whilst enjoying the beautiful views at Whitlingham Country Park.
What better way to give your wellbeing a boost than by spending time outside in the fresh air, networking with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Whitlingham Country Park (whilst also getting those important steps in) and enjoying a rewarding drink and slice of cake at the end!
This outside event will start at Whitlingham Café, where we will meet for our walk around the broad. For those that would like to continue networking at the end of the walk, we will stop at the café for a well needed coffee and slice of cake (you will be required to pay for your own refreshments)
Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich. NR14 8TR
Who’s it for?
Co.Solo, Sole Traders Freelancers and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
This event is free of charge for our members with a small admin fee for non-members. All participants will be required to pay for parking –
Car Park Address: Flint Barn, Whitlingham Country Park, 808110 Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TS Contactless and online payments are available – tickets must be clearly displayed on the front windscreen of the passenger side of your car. For more information on parking please visit www.rcpparking.com