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Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Kathy Ennis | LittlePiggy

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in todays’ episode we’re going to chat to the brilliantly energetic Kathy Ennis, Director and Founder of LittlePiggy.

Kathy is an ideas person with 20+ years in Business, an Author, a Mentor and an Entrepreneur –  and one of our most engaged members. From Freelancers, Side Hustles and Solopreneurs to the pandemic opportunities and pushing people to re-evaluate their careers and futures, this is a brilliant podcast to listen to if you’re thinking of starting a side hustle, a new venture or you need to be inspired!Audio Player

Thousands of people are coming up with brilliant ideas, spotting gaps in the market, transitioning from employee to entrepreneur or turning their hobbies into successful businesses.

We will turn your ideas into a brilliant and profitable business.

Working together we will cover key areas so that you start your business the right way and nothing is left to chance.

Ten Top Expert tips

View Kathy’s Blog here

Contact Kathy

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Lizzy Dring | Huxley Events

Welcome to our Norfolk Chambers podcast, In todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger talks to chat to Lizzy Dring, Head of Corporate Events at Huxley Events.

Lizzy talks about, ‘bringing teams together is our absolute speciality! Whether this is in a team-building environment through an engaging activity that really gets people to work together, improve communication and achieve their goals, to helping make celebrations so special!Successes included hosting over 100 virtual team experiences for businesses across the globe (including Australia, America as well as for teams based in different countries).

Supporting the Norfolk Chambers with their B2B Exhibition which was one of the biggest business events in Norfolk in 2021.

Team building and activities

Company Parties and events

Learning and development

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Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Gary Parker | EY Incentives

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, In todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger is chatting with Gary Parker, Associate Director at EY Breakthrough Incentives and our very own Andrea Wilson, AKA The Connector, who is working with Gary as his Norfolk Chambers Account Manager. Today we’ll be talking about EY’s Strategic partnership with us, and the innovative and successful projects Gary and his team are working on.

EY helps small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are producing innovating ideas within their sector to claim R&D tax relief as additional government support. You have filed over 1,500 claims to date and have claimed millions of pounds for SMEs. 

From discussing R&D tax relief, one of the biggest funding mechanisms for research and developing projects to becoming a Strategic Partner with the Norfolk Chambers, Gary talk about his role within EY.

About EY

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Micheal Rooney | Break Charity

In todays’ podcast Haze Carver (The Zinger) is chatting with Michael Rooney, Relationship Development Manager at Break Charity.

The dinosaur trail has become synonymous with Norfolk summer holidays, families walking all over Norfolk having fun supporting Break Charity.

At Break we give vulnerable children, young people and families the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential. Whatever a child’s start in life, we believe that with the right support there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Through innovation, lifelong relationships, and keeping all those we work with at the heart of what we do, we are transforming futures and changing lives. By establishing trusting, positive, and caring relationships with our children, young people and families we can work with them to offer experiences and support beyond what’s expected of us. Whenever the help they need is missing, we are there for them.

Whether that’s through therapeutic services, respite breaks, providing a resilient home or support with parenting, we are committed to supporting them through whatever life has in store.

Sign up to the Break Newlsetter

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | With Sonja Chilvers and Alex Wiseman at Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast – In todays’ podcast we’re going to chat to Sonja Chilvers, Chief Operating Officer and Alex Wiseman, Partnership Manager, at Norfolk & Waveney Mind.

The need for good quality mental health support, advice and information is greater than ever before, Norfolk and Waveney Mind are busier than ever, 60% of adults and young people who did not experience poor mental health before the pandemic are now experiencing mental health issues.

Sonja and Alex discuss the opening of REST and how Mind is focused on making mental health services as accessible as possible in the Norfolk & Waveney area .

REST KEY OFFERING

On Site Services:
1:1 support, telephone support, intensive support package, cafe and social groups. We will also work collaboratively with partner organisations who will
come in to deliver specialist support.

An evening sanctuary operational from 6pm – midnight providing a short-term place to receive crisis support for people referred from the Crisis Team.

REST is a safe, welcoming, non-clinical space in which people experiencing mental distress or crisis can receive the support and information
they need.
REST connects people with their local community and resources, including non-mental health initiatives.
REST has been designed to reduce social isolation, build resilience and empower those in crisis, with a focus on wellness not illness.
REST is a resource in supporting people with poor mental wellbeing close to their communities and homes.

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Chris Spinks, Managing Director of Westcotec

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Chris Spinks, Managing Director of Westcotec.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Chris Spinks joined the Police Force at 19 – working in response policing then specialising in roads policing and firearms including Royalty Protection and security convoy driving. From Constable in Norwich and Wymondham through Armed Response Vehicle Crew to Sergeant in Fakenham and to Inspector in King’s Lynn, and then Chief Inspector, a Head of Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing and firearms operations.

Westcotec thrive on innovation, relishing the challenge of bringing new approaches to old problems. Alongside traditional speed limit warning signs the company produces very specialist devices including, Road Flood Warning and Bridge Height Warning systems and Collision Avoidance System.

Westcotec manufacture in their own factory based in Norfolk, utilising high quality, rigorously tested components. The single site for Manufacture, Technical Support, Research, Development, Sales and Marketing provides an ability to react swiftly to customer’s requirements particularly in the more specialist areas, this flexibility has led to custom in not only in the UK but also across Northern Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

They are one of only a few to have obtained the required CE mark for their VAS products. Westcotec has pioneered alternative energy with wind and solar options, available throughout most of its product range. Westcotec are determined to reduce their carbon footprint so for every sign sold a tree is planted in the company owned woodland, to date this numbers in excess of 8000 trees.

Meet the team

View our product range

Telephone: 01362 853124
Email: sales@westcotec.co.uk
Address: 34 Bertie Ward Way, Dereham NR19 1TE

* This podcast was recorded on one of the hottest days this year and you will hear a fan on for the full recording.

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Rechenda Smith | Nurture Marketing

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Rechenda Smith, Founder of Nurture Marketing.  

Listen in as Rechenda talks about turning the big 4-0, setting up her marketing company to empower Norfolk businesses and moving back to her beloved Norfolk! 

“I am the driving force behind Nurture Marketing and I looooove empowering business owners to make the best marketing moves to grow. I’m a ball of energy and am very much a people person.

Having worked in digital and comms for the last 18 years, I come equipped with the expert knowledge including strategy and tactics, to help boost sales for your company.“Audio Player

 Rechenda Smith  

This podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Lauren Farley | Norwich Theatre Royal

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Lauren Farley, Business Development & Events Coordinator at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Lauren discusses her jam-packed year at the Theatre – with some of the most incredible performances from Carlos Acosta to Waitress and Les Miserables as well as Jack and the Beanstalk our 2022 pantomime!

“We have re-launched our corporate scheme, enhancing the offering for businesses and employees alike, offering more benefits as well as unique opportunities through the corporate scheme.  Our Creative Engagement team are about to launch an unbelievable Autumn programme of events, which kicks off with our Open Day and Family Festival in July, where we are opening our doors once again and giving people an opportunity to see behind the magic and stand on our very own stage.”Audio Player

What’s on at the Theatre

Join us in supporting our ambitions

This podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Jordan Domin-Goddard | Curlyworm Creative

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Jordan Domin-Goddard, Founder of Curlyworm Creative

Jordan talks to Haze about Curlyworm’s beginnings in 2019, keeping it going through covid when she lost all her income overnight, up to building her agency from a 5 figure turnover in 2 years to the point where she is bringing in someone else to join the team.

If you missed Jordan’s workshop at our recent flagship B2B event, then listen in to this brilliant podcast to find out more about female empowerment, job titles with a twist, and working your socks off as a family-run business.

We’re proud anti-hustlers

You won’t find us bragging about being part of the “5am club” in fact, we love a good lie-in. Curlyworm Creative was founded to give us the freedom to live life on our terms. And that’s exactly what we do for our clients. Hell, we’ve even helped people give up their 9-5s, all through our awesome content.

Here’s a little more about us…

Work with Curlyworm

Website: https://www.curlywormcreative.com/

Techniques recommended by Jordan in the podcast 

Cycle syncing

The Pomodoro Technique 

This podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Neil Foley | The Business Growth Club

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Neil Foley, Founder of the Business Growth Club.

Neil helps small business owners in Norfolk to stop competing on price, increase sales and grow.

“I’ve run my own business for over twenty-six years, so completely understand the trials and tribulations we small business owners go through.

My first business started from scratch and I have never forgotten how hard it was to gain traction. So many different hats to wear, all at the same time!”Audio Player

Small Businesses have been under intense pressure over the past two years, and with energy costs rising – growth of the small business is going to be challenged even further. 

Neil Foley 

Common Sense Business Advice | 01603 443355

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltfoley/

Website: https://businessgrowthclub.net/

Books recommended by Neil in the podcast 

They Ask, You Answer

The One Minute Manager Mees the Monkey

The One Page Marketing Plan

Parkinson’s Law: A modern-day interpretation of a management classic (Infinite Success)

This podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Matt Plummer, Media and PR Manager at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

We are pleased to welcome our Norfolk Chambers Podcast guest, Matt Plummer, Media and PR Manager at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

Matt talks to Haze about how he started his career as a journalist and his passion for working with a charity. Matt also talks about the amazing support EACH receives from their incredible volunteers and the numerous fundraising events held throughout the year.Audio Player

This podcast was recorded before the Norwich Bubble Rush event, check out their upcoming events below.

https://www.each.org.uk/event_cat/each-events/

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Find out more about Corporate Sponsorship 

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Mark Ellaway, Digital Marketing Director of Bigfork

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Mark Ellaway, Digital Marketing Director of Bigfork.

From how he started his career, to building Bigfork, Mark talks all things digital. Mark shares his no-nonsense, down-to-earth advice on great website design, working through the pandemic with a creative, brilliant and skilled team, to the process of applying for Bigfork’s B Corps certification – if you’re into digital or you want to know more about great website design listen in!Audio Player

We’re Bigfork, and we do web design, SEO and PPC.

That means we can build you a great website, get more people to visit it and turn more of them into customers. Basically, if you want to use the internet to grow your business, we can help.

By humans, for humans.

We may be digital people, but first and foremost, we’re human beings.

For us, digital marketing isn’t really about technology. It’s about reaching people. And that’s exactly what we help you to do. Technology is just a tool. What matters is the value you offer, the products you’ve created and the ideas you want to express.

That’s why we build a strong relationship with you, so you can build a stronger relationship with your own customers.Bigfork  Norwich 01603 513080 Henderson Business Centre,
Ivy Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 8BFCambridge 01223 902219 St John’s Innovation Centre,
Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS

Email

hello@bigfork.co.uk