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There was an outpouring of gratitude as people said ‘thanks west Norfolk’ on this year’s Love West Norfolk day.
After the difficulties of the last year, and in recognition of the difference people have been making for others, campaign organisers decided to theme this year’s Love West Norfolk day – the fourth – around the theme of saying thanks west Norfolk.
On the day, individuals and organisations – such as Fairstead Community Shop, King’s Lynn Samaritans, KES Academy Sports, King’s Lyn Park Run, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, and the College of West Anglia – all got involved, sharing their gratitude online.
T/Superintendent Lou Provart, the Mayor of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Councillor Geoff Hipperson, Father Adrian Ling, Councillor Brian Long, and Lorraine Gore were amongst those sharing filmed messages to the community throughout the day.
And, the borough council, the QEH, Freebridge Community Housing, and Visit West Norfolk all took over the campaign’s social media Twitter account to convey their own messages of thanks to the community.
Prior to the day, members of the public were invited to submit their own messages of thanks which were unveiled on a wall of thanks: Thank You Wall – Love West Norfolk And, throughout the day, the Love West Norfolk heroes – who were all nominated by members of the public last year – were once again highlighted online.
The day culminated in a thanks west Norfolk film which featured the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk Lady Dannatt MBE, Liz Truss MP, and James Wild MP, alongside local and community leaders: https://youtu.be/MG3UfH_TrmA
James Bagge, Love West Norfolk’s Ambassador said: “Thank you to everyone who got involved in Love West Norfolk day. It offered us an opportunity to reflect and think about those who have lent a helping hand at such a difficult time, and there was so much heartfelt gratitude expressed for others.
“It was a pleasure to read the many messages, and it is clear that people in west Norfolk have gone above and beyond to support others.So once again, I would like to echo those words and say – thanks, west Norfolk.”
Follow the Love West Norfolk social media channels to get involved: Twitter: @LoveWestNorfolk Facebook: Love West Norfolk and Instagram: love_west_norfolk
Hopestead and Your Own Place CIC have joined up with a goal of preventing homelessness and supporting people to thrive in their tenancies;
Through their partnership, bespoke and engaging TILS+ training will be offered to Flagship Group customers from April;
The training has been designed collaboratively with the aim of empowering individuals to overcome barriers and thrive in their tenancies.
A new partnership between charity Hopestead and social enterprise Your Own Place CIC will seek to prevent homelessness and support people to thrive in their tenancies.
The two organisations have teamed up to create bespoke training courses – called TILS+- for Flagship Group customers, that will allow trainees to sustain a tenancy, gain additional independent living skills, and develop financial resilience.
Hopestead, a new charity and part of Flagship Group is offering the sessions, which will begin in April. The sessions will be open to all Flagship Group customers.
The interactive, engaging, and – above all – fun workshops have been developed over the last year through close collaboration between the Hopestead and Your Own Place CIC teams. Themes covered by the training will include tenancy responsibilities and money management.
The training – called TILS+ (Tenancy and Independent Living Skills +) training – has been tailored specifically for Flagship Group customers and will combine both face to face and digital learning, in line with any government restrictions at the time due to the pandemic.
It is suitable for people of all ages and in the many different situations that people find themselves in needing help in their tenancy, particularly with the challenges that many of us have faced over the last year.
Hopestead’s vision is to end homelessness in the East of England and central to that is taking steps to mitigate homelessness, long before it becomes a threat. Marie-Claire Delbrouque, MD of Hopestead explained:
“We believe that we need to do more to prevent homelessness, taking action before it becomes a risk. By tackling the root causes of homelessness and empowering people to take control and overcome the barriers that are in their way, we can stop homelessness becoming a reality for so many.
“And, a fundamental aspect of prevention is working to ensure homes are not lost due to rent arrears or a sudden change in circumstances, like so many have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Which is why our new partnership with Your Own Place CIC, a fantastic organisation with which we share common goals, is so crucial. Together, we can offer targeted support to empower people take control of their lives and sustain their housing in the community. Because we believe everyone deserves a place to call home.”
Your Own Place’s goal is to seek new solutions to old homelessness problems, and prevent homelessness. Rebecca White, Chief Executive, said:
“Sometimes an organisation comes along that just chimes with your approach. This was the case with Hopestead. Together we aim to end homelessness. We couldn’t be more delighted to be working with Hopestead for the benefit of Flagship tenants.
“Now more than ever, ending homelessness matters. Now more than ever, people are finding themselves in incredibly precarious situations not of their own making. Through our uniquely innovative and engaging digital and face to face Tenancy & Independent LivingSkills Training, we will see tenants feeling more confident with their money, better able to get help, make new connections, feel empowered to solve their own challenges and take steps forward.
“They will know that they are not alone, be able to get things like finances on track, keep their home and avoid future evictions and homelessness.”
Flagship customers interested in finding out more about the workshops should get in touch with their Housing Officer at Flagship Group in the first instance or email Weare@hopestead.org for more information.
OrbisEnergy welcomes another tenant onboard their virtual office offering as remote working continues to dominate the country. The company, which provides both physical and virtual office spaces with a focus on the clean energy sector, is seeing more businesses embracing the virtual way of life – and at a fraction of the cost. The latest tenant to join OrbisEnergy’s worldwide centre of excellence is A3D, specialist engineering surveyors who have almost 50 years’ worth of experience in their field. Providing engineering, design, draughting and surveying services to a range of major oil refining and distribution companies as well as gas, pharmaceutical, detergent and building constriction businesses, A3D’s move into virtual offices is the latest example of their innovative and dynamic approach. Colin Pittman, Director of A3D, said: “We are really focused on providing innovative, cost-effective and time-saving solutions for our clients.” “Joining OrbisEnergy on a virtual tenancy aligned with our goals, saving us costs on physical office space whilst also giving us access to a number of tenant benefits all under the umbrella of an environmentally-minded space.” OrbisEnergy provide both physical and virtual tenancies at their cutting-edge, environmentally friendly building at Great Britain’s most easterly point in Lowestoft, Suffolk. As more employers see the benefits of working from home but still require access to professional spaces as well as services including mail and telephone handling, OrbisEnergy are welcoming an increasing number of virtual tenants onboard. Alongside this, OrbisEnergy also provides sector networking opportunities, business support initiatives and sources of funding advice. Angela Grey, Building and Tenant Manager at OrbisEnergy said: “We are delighted to welcome A3D to the building as our newest virtual tenant.” “We are seeing more and more companies consider the switch to remote working but still requiring occasional access to professional spaces such as offices and meeting rooms. With our virtual tenancies, we are able to offer this access in a cost-efficient way whilst still offering benefits such as mail and call handling which is essential to many business’ operations.” OrbisEnergy is based in the UK’s most easterly point, Lowestoft in Suffolk. A hub for the nation’s clean energy operations, the building has been home to established names in industry including ScottishPower Renewables, Global Wind Service UK Ltd and 4C Offshore.
Leading tax and accounting franchise opportunity promoted in the UK, Canada, USA and Australia as expansion continues apace.
In a first for the established small business accounting franchise, TaxAssist Accountants held multiple Discovery Sessions in the same month across the globe, as it continues with its ambitious expansion plans.
For David Paulson QFP, Senior Vice President, Franchise Development, it is milestone moment, and the realisation of years of planning.
“Expansion across North America and Australia, as well as the UK and the Republic of Ireland has been a long term aim of The TaxAssist Group, and the interest we are now experiencing is very encouraging,” he said.
“We are promoting single unit franchise opportunities, as well as area representative opportunities in the USA. The sessions provide an overview of the range and depth of technical, marketing and business development support on offer through the franchise, and the scope and potential of the business model.
“I am involved in all of the online Discovery Sessions, alongside senior colleagues from both the UK and host countries, choosing a convenient time that works well across different continents, resulting in very positive feedback received from delegates.
“I’d encourage anyone who is thinking about running their own accounting practice for small businesses to get in touch. There is a huge demand for the services of a quality accountant right now – and will continue to be – as clients reach out for help to understand what their business is doing, how to access finance, plan for the future and make key business decisions. The visibility of our shop premises means we are ideally situated to attract and support clients, while offering our accountants the ability to build substantial practices.”
If you are interested in attending one of our online Discovery Sessions, please follow this link which will direct you to your country of interest.
Avoiding video call fatigue – I’ve got the video blues
In this weeks episode of Impromptu Business Chat, James and Mark share their experiences of the video blues. Since the first lockdown, businesses have become ever more reliant on video calls, but is it now starting to impact our metal health and wellbeing. As usual they share 3 top tips, and along the way they draw inspiration from Harvard Business Review, Jeannette (Pritchard) Pearce MBE and Huey Lewis & The News!
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Barclays has issued security tips for farmers after research shows that cybercrime has become a major threat to the industry.
New research from the National Cyber Security Centre and the NFU shows that in 2019, more than 60% of farm businesses reported one or more digital attacks.
This number is set to continue rising, as more farmers have switched to the digital world during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On the back of this news, Barclays has issued a scam warning for farmers to remain vigilant following Brexit, which may well be requiring new or additional paperwork and agreements – presenting new opportunities for hackers.
Of the tactics most commonly employed by criminals, phishing scams pose the greatest risk to farmers, the bank explained.
Phishing uses emails and text messages impersonating organisations such as banks or the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) as a way to trick people in to handing over bank details.
Love West Norfolk day is taking place this coming weekend and people are being urged to get involved virtually and say ‘thanks, west Norfolk.’
This year’s Love West Norfolk Day – on 14 February – is set to be a collective moment of reflection and gratitude after the challenges of the last year.
The day will be an opportunity for people to share their thanks across social media and recognise the difference that friends, family, neighbours, and organisations have been making during the pandemic.
It’s so easy to get involved, with people encouraged to share their messages of thanks online using the hashtags #lovewestnorfolk and/or #thankswestnorfolk.
David Pomfret, College of West Anglia Principal, said:
“This year’s Love West Norfolk day has given us the opportunity to say thank you to those who are making a difference during these challenging times. There have been so many who have gone above and beyond to help others in the community as a whole this year.
“I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank our amazing staff team and our outstanding students for their kindness, dedication and passion during this time. Thank you!”
Other ways to get involved on the day include:
Send in your thanks: tell Love West Norfolk who you want to thank and why via the contact form on their website www.lovewestnorfolk.co.uk Fifty messages of thanks will be displayed on a virtual ‘wall’ on the Love West Norfolk website, and they will also be shared on social media on 14 February.
Download and send a Love West Norfolk thank you card: Love West Norfolk will be making available some Love West Norfolk ‘thank you’ cards for you to share online – email one to someone you would like to say thanks to, or share with them on social media.
Children’s thank you pictures: youngsters in west Norfolk can get involved too. Download and colour in the pictures that will soon be available from the Love West Norfolk website and display in your windows to say thanks west Norfolk. Or, design your own thank you pictures – and don’t forget to share them on 14 February on social media with the hashtags #lovewestnorfolk and / or #thankswestnorfolk.
A moment of thanks: at 6pm, on Love West Norfolk Day, Love West Norfolk will be sharing a special ‘thanks west Norfolk’ film on their channels. Why not join in a moment of reflection and gratitude as we say: ‘thanks west Norfolk’.
This year’s Love West Norfolk day – the fourth such day – has also been supported by the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk Lady Dannatt MBE, Liz Truss MP, and James Wild MP, as well as leaders across the district.
James Bagge, Love West Norfolk’s Ambassador said: “There have been so many incredible acts of kindness and generosity across west Norfolk over the last year, efforts which have made a difference and shone a light into the lives of so many during such a dark time.
“Now, it’s time for us to reflect and show our gratitude, collectively saying ‘thanks, west Norfolk.”
Follow the Love West Norfolk social media channels to get involved: Twitter: @LoveWestNorfolk Facebook: Love West Norfolk and Instagram: love_west_norfolk
The team at Tiger Eye are delighted to announce The Boudicca Appeal has been selected as their charity of the year for 2021, with the charity being nominated for the second year running.
Following a staff vote, The Boudicca Appeal was once again chosen for its vital work in the Norfolk community. The Tiger Eye Team will make The Boudicca Appeal the focus of fundraising efforts for 2021. Whilst the pandemic and lockdown may make fundraising events and projects more difficult, Tiger Eye look forward to generating vital funds for the appeal where possible.
The Boudicca Appeal, one of many programmes under the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity umbrella, aims to raise funds for a new dedicated breast cancer unit at the NNUH. Over the past five years, the current breast cancer unit has seen an 80% increase in patient numbers, meaning that as it stands, the current unit is unable to provide same-day diagnosis to all visitors.
With the NHS facing its biggest challenge in 72 years in its battle against the coronavirus, resources are already strained, and the unit is of critical importance. With the pandemic at hand, the need to provide same-day diagnostic tests is crucial, in order to reduce stress and anxiety for breast cancer patients by removing tough wait times between referrals, tests and diagnoses for the 7,000+ women and men who are referred each year.
So far, The Boudicca Appeal has raised £440.4K – 55% of its £800K target. Tiger Eye look forward to supporting The Boudicca Appeal in getting closer to achieving their goal.
Partner Ian Fitch talks to Oliver Paul, co-owner of the hugely popular Suffolk Food Hall. Oliver looks back on how the idea for the food hall came about; discusses the learning opportunities that came from expanding in the early days; and how he believes there is now a strong place in the market for small businesses and owner-managed businesses.
Oliver is a strong advocate of how listening to your customers is key. He speaks passionately about his team, and how their resilience and commitment to the business has helped them weather lockdown and the fatigue this can bring. He also talks about the ‘Venus and Mars’ approach to building a team.
In his own business, Oliver explains how he and his team are constantly learning and changing. He reflects on the positives that lockdown has brought, and the opportunities it has opened up for the future. He believes adversity can really help a business, and how we should always be ‘challenging the norm.’
Oliver’s passion for his business, and its location (Oliver is a key tourism ambassador for Suffolk) make for an engaging listen. This episode offers valuable insights, particularly to others in the retail sector, and anyone thinking of starting up their own business.
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Barry McGougan reflects on 20 years of successfully building his practice with TaxAssist Accountants.
For Barry McGougan, franchising has been a real success story, enabling him to build a substantial practice, close to his home in Galston in Western Scotland, which his daughter Lisa Foster has joined, with the aim of taking over later in the year.
“When I look back to 2001, starting out as a fresh faced 47-year-old, I would have found it hard to imagine that I would, in 2021, be running such a successful business and looking forward to a well-earned and comfortable retirement in the near future.
“Getting to where I am now has required hard work and commitment and the patience and support of my family,” explains Barry, “but the fact that the practice has grown so well, is testament to the proven business model provided by TaxAssist and without which, I know I would have struggled to achieve what I have.”
Barry operates his practice from two shops in Galston and Kilmarnock, and services around 360 clients with the assistance of Lisa and two members of staff.
“My experience has been, and continues to be, a positive one, and TaxAssist through their on-going training and support have truly ‘walked the talk’. If you follow the model then with hard work and dedication to make the business what you want it to be, it will provide you with the lifestyle you want – proving that franchising really does work.
“I’d like to thank the Support Centre team for the beautiful Champagne presentation case they sent to mark the occasion and for their guidance and assistance over the years. I’ve made some good friends in the network and in Norwich, and I shall forever be glad I joined the franchise.”
If you are interested in joining the TaxAssist Accountants network, regular Virtual Discovery Days are being held, where you can find out more about the technical, marketing and business development support on offer. Call 0800 0188297 to register your interest.
Open Banking is a safe way to share financial data, but have you heard of it?
We are always trying to make life easier for our customers, and Open Banking is a secure way to give providers access to your financial information.
We often need to see bank statements or accounts to help assess a finance application, and Open Banking is a smooth, easy process that not only saves time but is highly secure, enabling the customer to get their approval of finance quickly.
Open Banking is a relatively new product that has come to the fore as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. It really started to take off during the second lockdown.
Sales Executive Jack Cleaver said: “It is another new way to help our customers.
“They don’t have the worry of sending confidential financial information on email. Everything is encrypted and you have a password.”
Open Banking means you can share your financial data with apps and websites but only with companies that have passed industry security checks so it safe and secure.
“It is something we have now adopted since the second lockdown. We have been doing it for a little while now and it is working really well. People are realising it is easy and seeing the benefits of it.
“There is so much written about it now that people are realising Open Banking is an easy way to go. It helps customers and us because we can see the documents in a perfect format, no more poorly scanned documents!”
Open Banking is another reason to contact us today for a quick and easy way to secure finance. So for more information on this or any other service we provide please do not hesitate to call us.