M+A Partners will be hosting their annual FREE workshop for clients and partners to learn about Quickbooks accounting software and the latest updates for 2018.
Whether you are a newcomer to Quickbooks or simply would like to hone your skills, all standards are welcome.
The workshop will cover:
Review of the latest version of Quickbooks Online
Time saving tips for general processing
Management Accounts/Budgets
Product updates
Teas and coffees will be provided, along with a light lunch at the end of the session.
Places are limited so book your ticket before they are gone.
This course will cover the documentation and procedures of importing, as well as understanding the benefits of knowing the process. The learner will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of import documentation& procedures
Identify customs regimes and import controls
Determine how much VAT & Duty is payable.
Know where to get additional information & assistance
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to export@norfolkchambers.co.uk indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
IOSH Managing Safely Open Course 12th – 14th March in association with Aim to Train
Course target: IOSH Managing Safely is a course for managers and supervisors in any sector and any organisation.
Course Duration: 3 Days
Course Cost: £425.00 + VAT (includes hot lunches & refreshments/workbooks/certificates and parking)
Course Location: Abbey View Conference Centre Norwich NR1 2DD (free parking at venue)
Certification: IOSH Accreditation
Training Dates: 12th – 14th March 2018
Course Includes:
Introducing Managing Safely
Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding your responsibilities
Identifying hazards
Investigating accidents and incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting our environment
Why IOSH Managing Safely?
Greater productivity as fewer hours are lost due to sickness and accidents Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation for safety measures Active staff involvement to improve the workplace Nationally recognised and respected certification for managers and supervisors Enhanced reputation within the supply chain
Following on from the success of our Halloween Quiz at the Maids Head hotel in 2024, we are starting 2025 with another iconic quiz night. This time hosted at Dragon Hall in the heart of Norwich, the event is for teams of 4-6 to test their knowledge, enjoy some laughs and have a fun filled night of raffles, auctions and more!
This year we are changing it up, with the donation fee covering the cost of a locally sourced buffett as well as a welcome drink and your entry to the quiz. Bring your pals and celebrate Valentines Day without the pressure!
Join us at our brand-new Business Hub for a Co.Solo Knowledge Session aimed to empower Co.solers with the confidence to network effectively and turn connections into clients.
Agenda
9.30am: Introduction
9.45am: Knowledge Session lead by Katie Norwood, Co.solo programme lead and Chambers Marketing and Communications Manager, Rick Notley.
11am: Event Close
Please feel welcome to stay and work in the Hub after event close.
This session will also include tea, coffee and pastries.
Dietary Requirements
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Getting to the Hub
The Business Hub, Hardwick House, is walkable from Norwich Train Station (8 minute walk), Rose Lane Car Park (5 minute walk) and Castle Quarter Car Park (2 minutes walk).
Cancellation policy
If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk
Our engagement groups represent local businesses in the community, to connect, support, and give voice to every business in Norfolk.
As well as having the opportunity to discuss key topics, you’ll also be able to network with fellow businesses.
Our aim is to have groups in many cities, towns, market towns, and villages across Norfolk, to connect, support, and give voice to every business in Norfolk. These groups are accessible to all businesses, whether you are a Chambers member or a non-member.
These groups will provide you with a platform to debate issues that are most important to you, and your business and the Chamber network will lobby and influence on your behalf, using our dedicated team, our website, social media channels, and our digital platform.
Your feedback will be used by our team and the Chamber’s Board to help shape the strategic direction of Norfolk Chambers to ensure we can truly be the voice of Norfolk businesses.
Whether the local challenge is skills, road, rail, digital infrastructure, recruitment, or the rising costs of doing business, we want to hear from you.
Agenda
9am Arrival and networking
9.10am Welcome from Norfolk Chambers
9.15am Introductions
9.20am start conversations
10am The Start of a power hour to show the benefits of the Digital Chamber
Refreshments
Complimentary Tea and Coffee provided
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend the event, please notify hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk
So many businesses drift into export without any clearly defined strategy, and often without any planning at all.
This full day seminar is designed to help Managers examine their organisation and how exporting can form an integral and profitable part of their business.
Contents include:
Are you ready to export?
Objectives
International Marketing Decision
Market Selection
Market entry decision and pricing
Marketing mix
Organisation
Present yourself (practical)
SWOT analysis (practical)
Resources
Sources of help
Target market selection – Demand v Ease graph
Market research – 3 stages
Agents and Distributors – selection, appointment, other choices,
Product mix – 4 Ps
Organisational Strategy
Commitments
Date: Thursday 7 May2015Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 4.30pmPrice: Members £192+VAT, Non Members £240+VAT
Please Note – Members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.
Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA This course is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence that could be vitally important at work or at home. Duration: One-day course (9.30am – 4.30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Introduction The First Aid Kit Assessment of an incident Resuscitation Unconscious casualty Recovery position / Spinal injury recovery position Choking Bleeding Shock Minor injuries Seizures Burns Importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures At the end of the course, all trainees will receive a first aid book to support this course. Attendees will also receive an Emergency First at Work Certificate valid for three years. This certificate is recognised through the Health and Safety Executive and accredited by QualSafe awards and OFQUAL. Course price: £96.00 per person For more details or enquiries, please contact us on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA Windows 10 is a powerful and advanced operating system, however, compared to Windows XP and Vista and 7, it appears complex and can prove difficult to work your way around. This course demonstrates in simple, easy to understand terms, how to make Windows 10 appear how you want it to, so it is more ‘familiar’. It also demonstrates how to make the most of its new features such as the Cortana voice assistant, Edge browser and multiple desktops. You’ll find that the course is designed to help you learn the basics, be more security aware, disable common annoyances and be more productive. This course is suitable for both novices and experienced users. Duration: 9:30am – 4:00pm approximately Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content How to customise the screen to how you would like it Adjusting the time, taskbar and screen font Turn on the things you want, turn off the things you don’t want How to set a restore point, so when it all goes wrong, you get your computer back Check that your computer is protected Enable or disable ‘User Account Control’ Enable or disable Cortana Assistant Check what it’s connected to (wireless, ethernet, Bluetooth and shared devices) How to find a quick summary of your computer status Setting up user accounts Setting up multiple desktops Why is my computer slow? See how your computer is coping with its workload (how to check the processor, memory and storage) Turn notifications on or off Setting up power on a laptop Backing up your data Simple clean ups How to uninstall unwanted software Safe web browsing tips Safe emailing tips What additional security is needed, if any Using the Edge browser and its advanced features Use your own choice of browser (Google Chrome or Firefox) Course cost: £74.00 – £96.00 per person For more information, contact us on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA Over the past 2 years, the accounting profession has seen one of the biggest changes in management information systems since the introduction of spreadsheets. This has arisen as a result of on-going technological advances across the globe and the increased demand for real time data. The use of online accounting software has increased exponentially and the benefits of using online solutions are numerous. Duration: 9:30am – 12:30pm Equipment: Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On half-day courses, light refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Configuration and Basic bookkeeping of QuickBooks Online – Raising sales invoices, quotes and statements to customers – Bank reconciliations – VAT returns and record keeping – Management accounts and reporting – Using real-time information to understand your business – Budgeting – Using technology to streamline your business – Growing the business – Exit strategy Some benefits of cloud accounting are; Accessibility – The ability to access your data anywhere in the world where you have an Internet connection. This allows quicker management reporting at your fingertips. Some providers allow the data to be accessed across a platform of devices including iPads and iPhones. Automation – Several of the cloud solutions now support bank feeds so that your bank transactions can automatically download directly into your software which can reduce processing time and eliminate errors. Reduced data entry can mean your scan your invoices in or take photos and the app will do the rest for you, instead of keying them in one by one. Remote working – Without the need to access the data on a specific PC, we’ve seen an uptake in remote working, where bookkeepers can work away from their own office or even at home. With the pace of modern life, it can be essential that accounts are accessible anywhere. Program updates and review – You will always be using the most up to date version of the software, and you won’t need to buy yearly program updates. Monitoring your business is performed in real-time, allowing you to run as efficiently as possible. Prices range from £37.00 – £48.00 per person. For more information, please do contact us on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk