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We are pleased to invite you mark the launch of Management Consultancy Insights and Real Consultancy Projects of which Dr Graham Manville of Norwich Business School is lead editor and has co-authored several chapters.

Join us for this free networking event with a complementary wine reception.

Speakers on the evening include:

• Dr Graham Manville lead editor of Management Consultancy Insights and Real Consultancy Projects and Senior Lecturer and Director of Employability and Innovation for Norwich Business School
• Julian Campbell, co-editor and Executive MBA Programme Director at Norwich Business School
• Dr Olga Matthias, co-editor and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, School of Management, University of Bradford
• Chand Chudasama, Senior Manager within Price Bailey Accountants and co-author of chapter Applying Research methods in Strategy Consulting

‘A well-timed contribution to the body of knowledge on Management Consulting. The book includes contributions from both consultants and academics from around the world, showcasing challenges faced by management consultants and, importantly, how they help companies address them by deploying theory-driven yet practical insights and solutions that make a difference. It’s a very solution-driven text that sheds important light on the value consulting that adds to the process of management. It will be of interest to anyone wanting to find out more about the role of the consulting profession, as well as what it is like to work in.’

– Professor Ian Clarke, Dean of the Business School and Chair in Strategy at the University of Edinburgh.

‘A refreshing blend of rigorous academic engagement and global relevance through case studies is brought together to produce an interesting, intellectually stimulating and readable book. It is both thought provoking and grounded in the reality of disparate challenges facing management consultants which provides readers with a rich tapestry of ideas and theories that will be of benefit to anyone considering consultancy as a career or wishing to know more about it.’

– Professor Martin Broad, Head of Southampton Business School, University of Southampton.

Further Information

For further information regarding this event please contact nbs@uea.ac.uk or call 01603 591934

Are you looking to brush up on your export skills? Department for International Trade (DIT) – East of England have put together a workshop to cover the essentials and it’s coming to a location near you!

Delivered on board the Department for International Trade’s state of the art Export Hub, this workshop will show you how ‘YOU CAN’ steer your future export success. Throughout the day you will be introduced to a number of export essentials and have the opportunity to hear from experts in their field.

We know that entrepreneurs never stand still and despite the uncertain environment, you will want your business to realise its full potential. There has never been a better time to start exporting or to enter into new markets, to take advantage of the lower value of sterling and meet increased overseas demand for products or services.

What to expect from the day?

This roadshow event will give you information on:

• how your business can export and the benefits of selling overseas
• the key things and steps you need to think about
• support available to help you take your first or next step

Experts in the following subjects will give short, snapshot presentations that will be followed by a Q&A panel to give you the opportunity to get answers to your export related questions.

Market Research & Export Strategy:

• Introducing delegates to the skills and techniques needed to select and prioritise potential export markets and plan and conduct export market research projects.

E-Commerce Digital Marketing:

• Diagnostics – getting ‘fit for purpose’.
• Developing a marketing strategy to support your export strategy.

Finance for Export:

• Giving delegates an understanding of what to consider financially before exporting and providing information on the potential financial support available.

You will leave with a checklist of things to work on and the next steps to take in order to grow your overseas business.

Did you know….

• UK goods, services and expertise are in demand overseas
• If you’re a small company or in an unusual sector – don’t be put off – two out of five companies with fewer than 10 employees are already doing business in at least one high growth market
• Exporting can help you grow your business, and make you more productive, innovative and resilient

Free, impartial business advice with a Genix business adviser. Whether you’re an established small business or just thinking of starting up we’re happy to help with advice and support.

Join us on 27 February 2018 at the Best Employers Eastern Region launch event and explore how your organisation can gain unique, real-time data on employee engagement levels.

This year the Best Employers free employee engagement survey is simpler to use, easier to customise and provides greater opportunities to showcase the most inspiring employers across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Take this opportunity to benchmark your business against others in the region, and be in with the chance of being crowned one of the region’s best employers.

At the launch event discover new and enhanced features of the 2018 survey, take part in discussions, network and share experiences on how to create inspiring, innovative and engaging places to work.

Our guest speakers at this event

• Ian White, CEO, Beckett Investment Management Group
• Tracey Locke, Group HRD at Mace Consulting
• Ian Watson, CEO of Start-rite Shoes Ltd

Plus hear from founding partner eras on the improvements to the survey.

Agenda

From 09:00 – arrive, registration and refreshments 09.30 – Welcome  09.40 – Ian White, CEO, Beckett Investment Management Group 10.05 – Introduction to Best Employers 2018 10.30 – Tracey Locke, Jones Lang LaSalle  11.00 – Break 11.30 – Ian Watson, CEO of Start-rite Shoes Ltd 12.00 – Panel Discussion 12.40 – Closing remarks 12.50 – Lunch

*agenda is subject to change.

Who should attend?

• Directors, senior managers, heads of function and business leaders.
• Anyone who has responsibility for leading people and wants to hear from successful business leaders and learn more about cultivating inclusive, inspiring workplaces.
• Anyone considering implementing an employee survey in their organisation.

About the Founders and Sponsors

Best Employers was founded in 2012 by Pure and eras limited, with programmes running in 2012, 2014 and 2016. The 2016 programme saw 5,478 employees provide feedback for 80 organisations across the region.

Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 is sponsored by Archant and Birketts.

For more information visit www.best-employers.co.uk

Looking for more staff? North Norfolk District Council has organised a free event for businesses to find out about employing apprentices, including funding, qualifications, pay and training. All local training providers will be available to explain their services and to provide advice about how apprentices can help you to develop your business. Light refreshments will be provided. To find out more telephone 01263 516331.

Meet with a Genix business adviser for impartial, confidential business advice. Whether you’re a long established business or new to the business world our adviser is there to answer your questions and discuss thoughts and ideas.

Hear from Jemma Curtis, Regeneration Programmes Manager and Ostap Paparega – Regeneration & Economic Development Manager at West Norfolk Borough Council about current and planned investment in the town, growth potential and key projects that will help bring the planned growth to fruition, including latest progress on the Nelson Quay riverfront development, Heritage Action Zone initiatives and Nar Ouse Enterprise Zone.

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This presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of Q&A

Barclays AI Frenzy event with UEA – Accelerating business growth with sustainable AI 

Thursday 4 October, 2018 

The University of East Anglia (UEA) and Barclays invites you to our latest event exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the benefits it can bring to your business.

Join us on Thursday 4 October, 5:30-8:30pm, at The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, to find out how the next tech revolution can support your organisation.    

The evening will include a networking drinks reception with food and a chance to engage with interactive, hands-on showcases of AI technology from local businesses and research innovations from UEA staff and students, as well as a series of talks. Our talks include:

• ‘Orchestrated Mobility – Changing the way we move’ – John Fagan, Axon Vibe
• AI to grow your business – Prof Raphael Markellos, UEA
• ‘The Science Behind What’s Next’ – Chris Ballard, Nielsen
• Plus more to be confirmed…

 A panel discussion chaired by Marcus Hemsley, Creative Director at Fountain Partnerships, will follow the presentations, with the chance for audience questions and engagement. Our panel will include:

• John Fagan – CTO, Axon Vibe
• Prof Raphael Markellos – Professor of Finance, Norwich Business School, UEA 
• Chris Ballard – Machine Learning Research Leader, Nielsen
• Ana Perales – Director in Strategic Transformation, Barclays 
• Plus more to be confirmed… 

Date: Thursday 4 October 2018   

Time: 5:30-8.30pm  

Venue: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ  

We would be delighted if you were able to join us. Please RSVP, including any dietary and accessibility requirements, and send any questions you would like to submit to the panel to business@uea.ac.uk. We will send full details of speakers and panel members, and information about parking, etc., to confirmed attendees in advacne of the event.

Have you ever dreamt of ditching the day job and turning your passion for making into a profitable business?

As part of the Forum’s Norfolk Makers’ Festival, the Business & Intellectual Property Centre Norfolk have brought together a group of inspiring local business owners to share their stories and spill the beans on how they’ve created successful enterprises out of the crafts they love.

Our panellists use online platforms like Etsy as well as blogs and social media to build followings and strengthen their brands – making the most of their intellectual property. How did these makers set-up their businesses and what have they learnt along the way? What successes have they had and what did they wish they’d known when they first started?

This free evening talk will be compered by the Forum Trust’s Jayne Evans, the organiser of Norfolk Makers’ Festival and a keen crocheter and dressmaker herself. Guests in the audience are encouraged to ask questions. 

We hope this event will inspire more makers to take the plunge, sharing the love of their craft – and their products – with a wider audience.

Panellists:

• Stephanie Binks (Button and Loop children’s clothes)

Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/buttonandloop

Facebook: www.facebook.com/buttonandloop Instagram www.instagram.com/buttonandloop

• Gabriella Ditton – Illustrator / Animator / Director

Wesite: www.gabrielladitton.co.uk Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/GabriellaDitton

YouTube Channel Instagram: www.instagram.com/gabrielladitton/

• Ray Noakes – Sculpture, Artist & Maker of Props & Primitive Projectiles!

Website: www.raynoakescreations.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/primitiveprojectileworkshops

Instagram: www.instagram.com/primitiveprojectileworkshops

Watch this space for more speakers as they’re confirmed!

This event has been organised by the Business & IP Centre Norfolk in partnership with Norfolk Makers’ Festival 2019. Tickets are free, but booking is essential.

WHAT IS THE NEW ANGLIA SCALE UP PROGRAMME AND WHO IS IT FOR?

The Scale Up programme has been launched to support businesses with high growth potential up to 20% in terms of turnover. These companies have been categorised as ‘Silver’. Those achieving growth in excess of 20% in terms of turnover or FTEs are categorised as ‘Gold’.

The mission of the Scale Up programme is, therefore, providing the business support to turn ‘Silver’ businesses into ‘Gold’ businesses.

The objective of the programme is to engage with potential high growth businesses throughout the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk and to create an exclusive community of like-minded peers and industry and topic experts. This programme will provide ongoing support and also understand and develop the nature of the high growth ecosystem required to generate growth across the New Anglia region.

KEY BENEFITS TO SME TO JOIN THE HIGH GROWTH PROGRAMME

– Access to members only workshops, information tools, meetings and events

– All businesses at these events are like-minded and keen to grow and develop their businesses in Suffolk and Norfolk – peer to peer support and discussions

– All businesses are in Norfolk and Suffolk

– Access to industry experts and information from dedicated growth/scale-up bodies and people

– Access to inspirational local and national businesses who have been on the scale-up/growth journey

– Three-year programme in place to take them into the next step

– Cross organisational support (i.e. Tech East, Invest East, Councils, Chambers)

EVENT & CONFERENCE

New Anglia Growth Hub is delighted to announce the launch of the Scale Up programme.  There are two launch events planned so far and more to come.  The first two events are supporting Digital Tech and Manufacturing.

The first event is for Digital Tech. The event and conference is on the 6th February 2019 at Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket CB8 7BX.

The second event is Manufacturing.  The event and conference is on the 26th March 2019 at Barnham Broom Hotel, Norwich, NR9 4DD.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

These events and support are free, but booking is by invite-only through signing up and being accepted on to the programme. This too is a free and simple process but will require review and approval by our High Growth Adviser. If you have not already been contacted you can apply through the simple form below, which will then be reviewed and you will be contacted by phone or email, either to discuss this a little further or get your full details to add you to the programme.

After you have been accepted, you will be able to get invites directly to your inbox for all our events, and be able to access to the supporting information from these events will be through the New Anglia Scale Up Portal on the New Anglia Growth Hub Website.  As this is all free, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.  Kick start your growth today and apply below.

To read more please click on the leaflet and agenda below.  If you wish to discuss this further before completing this form, please contact our High Growth Adviser, Morgan Potter through his email: morgan.potter@newanglia.co.uk