‘Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal business networking for all local businesses. No membership, no pressure, just great networking over coffee.
Programme: · 9:30 am – help yourself to coffees and teas, meet with other businesses · 10.00 am – a welcome from Genix · 10.05am – time for more conversation · 10.30 am – short presentations from local businesses · 10.40am – who will you meet? · 11:30 am – time to go…
Bring plenty of business cards!
“The most cost-effective networking I have ever done”.
For more details call us on 0800 096 3013 or email info@genix.org.uk
Norfolk is full of talented business men and women and we’re delighted to have some of them giving up their time to provide free mentoring sessions for young professionals (under 35s) across Norfolk.
Date: 25th September 2023
Time: Hourly slots available between 10am – 3pm
Meet in person at Waterloo Park Café.
Topics
Jonathan can provide advice, guidance, hints and tips on:
-Business Plans
-Forecasts and/or Cash Flows
-Accounting
-Sole Trader v Limited Company comparison
-Getting started as Self-Employed
-Networking
-Work Life Balance
About Peter
After 30 years in commerce, Peter ventured out as a sole practitioner accountant in 2017 – giving the flexibility for school runs for Georgia his grand-daughter – and to walk Leah their Labrador/Alsatian rescue dog. He is a Director of Buy Local, an organisation which encourages people to support and buy from local independent businesses, as well as for Eastern Landlords which ties in with the small rental portfolio built up over the years. Acting as Treasurer for Shine a charity in Yarmouth providing nursery and day care for children with special needs is rewarding. Extreme Cycling is my idea of relaxation, although Peter can often be found at rock concerts of increasingly aged bands – all of which doesn’t leave much time with my wife Emma!
The Norwich Bubble Rush is back! Help us make it the best one yet and cover Earlham Park in coloured bubbles.
The course features four Bubble Stations along the 2.5km route, you can do one lap or double your enjoyment by completing the circuit twice to make 5km. Each Bubble Station has a cannon which pumps out coloured foam to create a 4ft deep bubble bath! There are three wave times for you to choose from:
Purple Wave – 11 am
Blue Wave – 11:30 am
Orange wave – 12 pm
Every course is family friendly, so you can run, jog, walk, dance or toddle through the foam. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are more than welcome! The events are not timed, so you’re not racing anyone – the most important thing is that you enjoy your time in the bubbles and finish with a big smile on your face – and everyone gets a medal included in their ticket!
There’s no official fundraising target for Bubble Rush, but we ask all of our participants to try and raise a minimum of £15.00. By doing so, you’ll help EACH to provide specialist care and support for children with life threatening conditions.
Please be assured we will make the event safe for everyone involved and in-line with the very latest government advice. We are confident the events will be able to go ahead however, if we are forced to postpone any events due to the impact of coronavirus, you will receive a full refund if you are unable to attend the new date. You can read through our Covid safety plans here, which we will continue to keep up to date.
Digital Surgery’s next webinar will focus on From Profit to Purpose: Can Business Make a Difference and Still Preserve its Bottom Line?
About this Event
Digital Surgery are excited to be offering their next webinar From Profit to Purpose: Can Business Make a Difference and Still Preserve its Bottom Line?
With various challenges now facing the world, can business serve the common good and still contend in the every more competitive business arena? Discover how creating change generates interest, opportunity and ultimately the edge on your business rivals.
The presentation will be held by Kieron Bain and Simon Roddis, Creators and Curators at Sold Brands.
Presentations will last approx 30 minutes, with a short Q&A after.
To keep up to date with all our news, events and guest announcements head over to LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and give us a follow at Digital Surgery.
The Norfolk Skills and Careers Festival (7&8 March 2018) is a new interactive event for all young people aged between 14-24 to help inspire them for their future career and to demonstrate the various options available. It will be the only major skills and careers event to take place in Norfolk in 2018.
Be part of the largest skills and careers event in Norfolk. 70 employers, 4,500 students, 100+ careers.
Visit
With over 50 exhibitors and workshops to discover, the Norfolk Skills and Careers Festival has a fantastic range of opportunities to help you shape your future.
Exhibit
This Festival offers you a unique opportunity to build your brand in the region and with the people that matter to your business.
If you are interested in history but haven’t studied for a while then the part-time History Bridge Course is for you.
This 12-week evening course has been designed to ‘bridge’ the gap for those looking to progress on to an undergraduate degree in History, but who have, for a wide range of reasons, had a break from their studies.
To find out more information, visit our Open Evening on Tuesday 12 December from 6-8pm.
Our Reset. Restart programme is here to help you transform, future-proof or grow your business through the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond
About this Event
We know this is a difficult time for small businesses and business owners. That’s why we’ve developed a free dedicated programme of business support that can be accessed remotely, wherever you are. Reset. Restart is open to all business owners, especially those in the first years of trading.
Alongside the national Reset. Restart programme run by the British Library Business & IP Centre, we are offering a series of free local 1-to-1 support sessions, workshops and networking events – all delivered by MENTA
Networking event
In these unprecedented times, virtual networking has become something of a lifeline. You may find sharing ideas and frustrations very liberating, as well as helping to ease feelings of loneliness associated with working independently. Join Tim Cooke from MENTA and meet other business people at this free facilitated networking session.
For further information about any of our events, please contact us at bipcnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 01603 774708
Do you have a great idea for a new business? A business plan can help you think things through to maximise your chances of success.
About this Event
Do you have a great idea for a new business? Putting together a business plan can help you think things through to maximise your chances of success.
In this Spotlight workshop, experienced MENTA business trainer and businessman John Clarke takes you through the important elements of a business plan. You’ll be shown how to use well-proven formats to write a professional looking document and you’ll be given the opportunity to discuss your own particular ideas with tips on establishing and growing your business.
Topics covered:
Business plan structure
Top tips on presentation
How to undertake market research
Legal considerations such as the difference between limited company and sole trader status, business names and working from home
How to develop a marketing strategy
An introduction to presenting the finances
The course will also include a business plan template and professional financial spreadsheet – so if you’re thinking of starting a business, book yourself a ticket!
This one hour session is free but booking is essential.
This session will be held remotely, and you do not need to visit a library to attend. Once registered we will send out details on how to join the event nearer the time.
For more information about any of our events, please email the BIPC team at bipcnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 01603 774708
Learn how to reach new customers with targeted social media for your business
About this Event
Feeling frazzled by Facebook? Don’t know your tweets from your hashtags? Come along to this free introductory social media session and learn how to make social media into an invaluable, low-cost publicity resource for your business.
Experienced business trainer John Clarke will share hints and tips on how to make the most of social media, helping you spread the word about all that your business has to offer.
Topics covered:
Key social media sites and the suitability for individual business types
Simple tricks and techniques
How to write innovative, engaging content
The importance of images / video
Creating a social media strategy
Join us for some valuable advice and a great chance to share ideas!
This one hour session is free but booking is essential.
This Spotlight workshop will be held online; you do not need to come to the library to attend this event.
For more information about any of our events, please contact the BIPC team at bipcnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone us on 01603 774708
We will send specific instructions via email on how you join the event nearer to the date itself.
We hope you will join us for a VIP Breakfast and learn how your business can generate maximum benefits from the Apprenticeship Levy. The breakfast is aimed at business leaders and HR Managers and will take place on Tuesday 12th December 2017 at EAST Restaraunt, East Coast College, Lowestoft Campus. Come along to hear from our own industry experts giving updates on:
A broad overview of the key benefits of apprenticeships and the levy
How the funding rules apply to you and your staff
How East Coast College can help recruit and retain staff
What levels of apprenticeship are available and to whom (take on new or upskill existing staff from level 2 to degree level!)
Network with other large organisations and business leaders in the area
Develop your talent pipline and learn how to make the new apprenticeship arrangements work for your business
Discuss your requirements with one of the leading, most established apprenticeship providers in the area
North Norfolk District Council works actively with local schools to promote employer engagement and career opportunities. The council supports North Walsham High School’s ongoing business mentor scheme designed to inspire pupils to increase personal aspiration and develop employability skills. Research shows that mentoring has benefits for students’ attainment and employers’ future recruitment. Each mentor will have regular contact with approximately 6-8 students starting from Year 9. Students will gain an understanding of what is required in the workplace and will gain knowledge about your organisation. More information can be found on the North Walsham High School website, which includes a case study of a local employer working with the school. https://www.nwhs.uk/latest-news/business-people-and-employers-urged-to-take-part-in-ground-breaking-mentoring-scheme-2/ To register your interest in the mentoring scheme, attend the Business Breakfast on Tuesday 23rd January 2018 from 07.00 am to 08.30 am where you will meet current mentors and students. Alternatively, sign up to promote your business at the Speed Networking Launch on Wednesday, 7th February 2018. For more information or to sign up please contact Kate Lawn, Work Based Learning Officer; email: workbasedlearning@northwalshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01692 402581.