Special procedures such as customs warehousing and inward processing can deliver significant savings – but they are often underused. This session will explore how these procedures work in practice, what compliance involves, and how UK businesses can reduce duty liability while improving trade efficiency. Case studies and expert guidance will show how to unlock the benefits.
Speakers: Mitch Perks, Deputy Director of Trade Services, British Chambers of Commerce Emmanuel Gianquitto, Head of Training and Consultancy, ChamberCustoms Marika Majewska, Customs Development Executive, ChamberCustoms
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) continues to develop, creating new compliance requirements for UK businesses. This session will cover the latest policy updates, reporting obligations, and their impact on exporters – particularly those in carbon-intensive sectors. Whether you’re supplying EU importers directly or through UK supply chains, staying on top of EU CBAM is essential.
Speakers: Mitch Perks, Deputy Director of Trade Services, British Chambers of Commerce Emmanuel, Head of Training and Consultancy, ChamberCustoms Valeria Vigilante, Europe, East Asia, and Digital Trade Lead, Business and Trade William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce
The High
Points are a high-energy funk, soul, and pop band from Norwich, UK, known for
their infectious grooves, powerful live performances, and feel-good vibes.
Whether busking on the streets or selling out venues, they bring an
irresistible energy that gets people moving.
Their journey has seen them sell out multiple shows, including a 700-capacity
headline gig at The Waterfront in Norwich. Their music has also made waves
across the Atlantic, with their song Taking My Time landing a major sync deal
in a huge American ad campaign.
Now, The High Points are taking things to the next level, currently working on
their highly anticipated album, set to showcase their signature blend of funk,
soul, and modern pop. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for unforgettable
live shows, they’re a band on the rise—bringing the party wherever they go.
With multiple substantial US tariff changes this year – from the removal of the de minimis exemption to amended steel and aluminium duties – the tariff landscape is more uncertain than ever. This session will guide UK exporters through classification and origin essentials, explain the documentation required, and highlight recent developments affecting trade. Through real-world examples and expert insight, we’ll help you manage risk and simplify export operations to the US.
Speakers: Emmanuel, Head of Consultancy and Training, ChamberCustoms Paul Wrighting, Documentation Trade Training & Compliance Manager, British Chambers of Commerce Brian Staples, President, Trade Facilitation Services William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce
M+A Partners will be hosting the latest in our webinar series for dedicated cloud accounting platforms. This time Lily Pomfret will be bringing you what’s new in Quickbooks Online including product specific features, the Quickbooks mobile App and benefits of using an online accounting system.
The webinar will start at 10.00am and is expected to last around 45 minutes.
All M+A Partners webinars are FEE, but places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Join us as we launch our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
Was it that great before?
Our biggest challenge has not been technology but juggling childcare, new routines, home-schooling, motivation (self and others), changing workloads and priorities.
The Coronavirus kick-started a change – the World’s largest workplace experience in history.
Was it that good before? What are we holding onto? Is there a real opportunity to move forward?
Barriers we pushed through;
Technophobes – simply packed up laptops and went home to work and managed to navigate technology to do so.
Not trusting staff to work from home – managers had to adapt their thinking and approach to managing and motivating remote teams.
Resistance to change – we had to change how we communicate, make decisions, motivate, engage and deliver services.
Engagement and inclusivity – our minds are free to think about the job and keeping our people visible at work and home.
Content / Takeaway
Understanding the correlation between motivated employees and business results
How to motivate your staff in uncertain and ever-changing times
Tips and techniques in motivating remote teams
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
Lisa Collen, Director of People & Workplaces, Flagship Group
Creating a great place to work and enabling great people to do great things has a positive impact on the business, team and individual performance.
Lisa believes the key to sustainable business success is through Great Leadership and Great People.
Lisa joined the Flagship Group in 2013 and has recently been leading the Group’s approach to the Coronavirus situation. Her day to day directorate covers HR, Learning & Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Workplace Facilities.
About Flagship Group
Flagship is a not for profit Housing Association, providing over 31,000 homes for affordable and market rent and sale across the East of England. They maintain its housing stock and support the communities they’re part of. They do this through its housing arms Flagship Homes, Victory Housing Trust, Suffolk Housing, its repairs and maintenance specialists, RFT Services, and their gas and boiler specialists, Gasway.
Flagship Group employees are highly engaged and committed – they know this because they have told them and the Flagship Group was awarded Platinum Accreditation as a Best Employer, Eastern Region.
Established in 2008, The Norwich Choir is known for its heartfelt singing and spirited performances. Free from sheet music, they connect with each other and their audience through focus, energy, and joy. One moment you’ll be moved by their beautiful harmonies, and the next, the whole family will be joining in with an old favourite. Expect touching songs, infectious enthusiasm, and a performance that will leave you smiling and uplifted.
Come join us after the little ones have been trick or treating and soak up a pint or two, while we have the brilliant Magic House perform for you in the taproom.
Magic house – dreamy indie with a touch of shoe gaze haze. Think Fleetwood Mac got lost in a lucid dream.
Check them out on Instagram – magichouse.magichouse
Discover how UK businesses can maximise the benefits of Free Trade Agreements, with a spotlight on the CPTPP and the principles of cumulation. Using real-world examples, we’ll explain how rules of origin apply and what traders must do to qualify for preferential tariffs. This session is ideal for exporters seeking to unlock new opportunities in global markets.
Speakers: Emmanuel Gianquitto, Head of Consultancy and Training, ChamberCustoms Paul Wrighting, Documentation Trade Training & Compliance Manager, British Chambers of Commerce Olivia Herford, CPTPP Utilisation Lead, Department for Business and Trade William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce
Each year, 140 million working days are lost to sickness absence in the UK, costing UK businesses an estimated £29billion. Evidence shows that workplace wellbeing and health initiatives can deliver a wide range of benefits, to both organisations and employees: investments in appropriate and successful workplace health initiatives have the potential to see a return of between £2 and £34 for every £1 spent*; while taking part in a part-time course for work over the past year has been estimated to give wellbeing benefits equivalent to £1,584 income per year**.
Join us at our free networking business breakfast to learn more about making your organisation a more healthy, happy and productive place to work.
Agenda
Welcome: Graham Manville, Director of Employability and Innovation, Norwich Business School
The Work, Learning and Wellbeing evidence programme – a collaboration between the Universities of East Anglia, Sheffield, Reading and Essex: Olga Tregaskis, Professor of International Human Resource Management, Norwich Business School
Practical advice for improving your strategic workplace health programme: Mark Burns, Workplace Health Manager, Thriving Workplaces
Who Should Attend? This event is aimed at any organisation with an interest in the health and productivity of its workforce.
Cost This is a free event, including complimentary light breakfast and parking.
Further information Contact us at nbs@uea.ac.uk or call 01603 591934 if you have any questions about this event. Please note that when registering for this event, you will also be added to the Norwich Business School business mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
* British Heart Foundation ** Valuing adult learning: comparing wellbeing valuation and contingent valuation BIS research paper, 2012
Looking for a different night out that mixes creativity with fun?
Redwell Tap Room paint-and-sip events are perfect for date nights, birthdays, girls’ nights or even just unwinding solo.
Paint and Sip is all about following along with easy step-by-step instructions. Copying each step in a ‘Follow the leader’ style instruction will enable even the most inexperienced participant to see their blank canvas turn into something frame-worthy. Great for groups and first-timers alike. Of course you can be creative and add your own style, as it is all about enjoying your evening out.
Food and drink is available to purchase. Enjoy freshly prepared hot food from the in-house pizza kitchen and a selection of refreshments and delicious craft beers produced at the brewery. During the week Redwell is a working brewery and at the weekend it becomes a popular tap room.
We provide all materials required, acrylic paints, canvases, paintbrushes and aprons.
We clear up and tidy away at the end, so all you need to to is enjoy the friendly fun atmosphere at the brewery.
Please check in with the artist10 minutes prior to the start of the activity to get settled. (We do our best to accomodate late-comers to ensure that everyone is painting at the same pace).