As we create the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, we aim to signal that Norfolk is open for green investment, demonstrating that nature is at the heart of a successful local economy.
Our spatial strategy has the potential to unlock opportunities for businesses and the recreation sector to meet environmental and social goals alongside their developing ambitions.
Therefore, the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnershipinvite you to attend an online webinar, where we aim to update you on the current progress of the strategy, share our shortlisted priorities and demonstrate the mapping tools developed to identify where action for nature will have the most impact. This will enable you to signpost and highlight potential for your land or infrastructure to deliver key measures and embed nature recovery in your strategic development.
Building a Confident Workforce or the Future – Seminar
One of the biggest barriers to Growth in business is the lack of confidence that your workforce has Through Research, Turning Factor would like to share some valuable insights to overcome some of these issues, helping individuals to thrive thus making your business more productive.
Join us for an exciting and informative seminar on ‘Building a Confident Workforce for the Future’. This in-person event will take place on the 14th May 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm at The Ivy Country Hotel, Located at Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8HY.
We will be exploring and sharing how to achieve:
Increased profitability by unearthing your hidden costs
Better Engagement from staff when you let them success and fail
Improved Efficiency in the ‘nooks and crannies’ of your business
Increased Retention when expectations are so high
Succession from those who you see as your future
Progression of your talent at limited cost
More Pace – More Accountability – More Decisiveness
This seminar will be an opportunity to gain insights, and network with fellow professionals who share a commitment to building a confident workforce.
Unlock Your Pricing Potential: Confident Strategies for Creative Women
Are you unsure if you’re charging enough for your art, jewellery, pottery, or craft workshops? Struggling to set realistic prices for your products, creating a daily rate, or workshop prices? Worried that raising your prices might drive away clients?
Join Kathy Ennis for this Women Talk Business session designed specifically for women in creative industries. Learn techniques to make your business profitable while ensuring it covers all your costs and provides you with a sustainable income.
You’ll gain insight into:
Methods for calculating prices, day rate and workshop prices
How to create a pricing strategy that reflects the true value of your work
Methods to increase your prices without losing your clients
Come and join Kathy Ennis from littlepiggyltd for this special Women Talk Business event
Our free-to-attend networking event is back this September. Book now for the opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses from across the region.
Open to the business community in Norwich and Norfolk, this free-to-attend Corporate Exhibition will have stands from our Corporate Community, including our Members, Associate Sponsors and Sponsors. With over 20 businesses exhibiting in the room, this will provide the perfect opportunity to meet some of our corporate partners, whilst also networking with the wider business community.
This is a rare opportunity to network with our Corporate Community to learn more about the work of both Norwich Theatre and its Corporate Partners. So, mark your calendars for a perfect free lunchtime networking event right in the heart of Norwich!
During the event, you will have the opportunity to discover what it means to be a part of Norwich Theatre’s Corporate Community and the benefits it offers its Partners. You will also be able to grab a coffee in Café Royal and network one-on-one with some amazing local businesses.”
The event is happening on the 11th September from 12 – 2pm. It’s completely free to attend and can be booked via the link Book | Norwich Theatre
Join the Swarm and RSA epic quest to liberate and support young and talented business heroes.
Our heroes have the ambition, attitude and ability to thrive as Swarm apprentices and will jump at the chance to make a legendary difference to your business.
Here’s your chance to get involved, as an employer, RSA Fellow, or just someone who cares. There’ll be prizes too!
Book your free seat at our Swarm camp and be inspired by:
Swarm’s Founder explaining Swarm’s mission
Our partner, explaining the importance of the mission
A young person who’s accepted the Swarm challenge
A local employer who’s already seized the opportunity
The quest for enterprise heroes timetable:
1630: Arrive at camp, drink coffee and network
1700: Preentations to inspire and ask questions
1830: The drinks and nibbles arrive, so time to chat
This course is intended to introduce the concepts, as well as the practical processes needed to create attractive, effective presentations.
Delegates can expect to gain a broad understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Delegates should have sufficient Windows experience beforehand.
No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available.
Lunch provided: For 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:
The PowerPoint Screen
Creating & Editing Slides
Slide layouts
The Master Slide
Using templates
Presentation Views
Slide Objects
The Drawing Tools
Printing the Presentation
Animation
An explanation of different versions
The Slide Show
Course costs: £77 – £99 per person
For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Is your business ready for Brexit? Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU?
If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently after the UK leaves the EU. There will be new processes to follow and new forms to complete. We can help. Our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to accurately complete a simple customs declaration.
Audience
Anyone who needs an understanding of Customs regimes and how to complete a Customs declaration form. There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course content is based on the following topics:
• Introduction to Trade • Business Responsibilities • Export process • Import process • Valuation – explanation of the main methods and their application • Classification – determining the use of commodity codes • Using Customs Procedure Codes – use of appropriate CPCs • Export and import controls • Reliefs • Preferences • Customs simplified procedures – explanation of procedures and benefits
Course Objectives
• Demonstrate the gathering of information to complete a customs declaration using various example scenarios, covering both export and import, enabling learners to feel confident in their approach to their own declarations • Explore a number of typical problems and common errors when completing declarations, increasing their ability to apply best practice • Improve confidence and provide reassurance through an opportunity to bring specific questions or issues to the attention of the trainer
Assessment: no formal exam will be taken however delegates will get to complete simulated forms to ensure they can complete simple customs declarations correctly.
The course is designed for users familiar with Word. It will provide trainees with the confidence, knowledge and practical experience to use Word as a desktop publishing tool, to create, format and print professional-looking documents.
Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available.
Lunch provided: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course.
Course Content can include the following;
A brief recap of general Word principles
Font formatting
Paragraph formatting
Navigating around the document
Selecting text
Multi-level bullets and numbering
Creating a multi-level bulleted/numbered list
Changing/setting bullet points for each level
Formatting numbers for each level
Styles
Using styles
Applying styles to an existing document
Creating a table of contents
Tables
Bringing a table into a document
Entering text, tabs and line-breaks
Formatting in a table
Drawing a table
Borders, shading and formatting in a table
Merging/splitting cells
Converting tables to text
Find and Replace
Good Working Practice
Copy and Paste
Using the Windows clipboard to move or duplicate
text and pictures
Sharing text/pictures with other documents
Document Layout
Page breaks
Columns
Sections
Headers and Footers
Using sections in headers and footers
Page numbering
Inserting fields
Mail Merge
Use word to combine a database and form letter
Merge onto any size envelopes or labels
The Drawing Tools
Course prices: £77 – £99 per person
For more information – please contact us at [email protected] or on 01603 788950.
Do you want to save time and money when producing your export documentation? Creating documents online with e-zCert is the way forward.
This half day workshop will show you how to apply for your documents online taking you through every step of the application. We will also show you tips and tricks to save you time and money.
Aims: • To be able to create your export documentation online with ease • Know what supporting evidence is required and acceptable • Learn how to store data for future applications • Know how to apply for EC and Arab Certificates of Origin, EUR1s, ATRs, Uploaded Documents and ATA Carnets
Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for anyone responsible for the raising or issuing of export related documents.
Testimonials “This workshop gave me a better understanding of e-zCert and why different documents might be required.”
“e-zCert is definitely an easier way to complete and create your export documentation.”
Cancellation Policy 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days the full fee is payable.
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.
1 in 6 workers will experience depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress at any time. 95% of workers who have experienced mental health difficulties said that it had affected their work.
With stress and mental health problems prevalent today how can we look after our wellbeing when at work? Do employers have a legal obligation to address wellbeing? How can workplaces ensure that they are looking after their employees and provide employment opportunities for those with mental health conditions?
Aims:
To provide an overview of stress and mental health and how they can affect work and performance.
Help attendees understand their obligations as employers and how they can implement recommendations for a happy, healthy workplace.
To provide some simple wellbeing at work tips.
Learning Objectives
Increased understanding of stress and mental health.
To understand the legal obligations of employers.
To have an awareness of the Stevenson Farmer review and recommendations for Thriving at Work.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in stress and mental health, especially at work.
Leaders who are interested in improving wellbeing within their business or organisation including HR managers, Businessowners and Senior managers.
About the presenter:
Lauren Ephithite is a Wellbeing Advocate. She is a freelance consultant passionately aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing. Lauren draws on her own experience of mental health and work to champion for healthy and happy workplaces. Lauren has personal experience of struggling with mental health. For years she kept it a secret. But no more. Pretending it wasn’t happening didn’t help. She now shares her story to help others, challenge stigma and raise awareness. Lauren is passionate about making a difference and working with you to make a difference.
Looking to win new business internationally? Internationalising your website can be the ideal first step.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), together withVisit East Angliahave arranged a very informative event to help you understand what your website should contain to help you become more successful overseas.
70% of world internet users search in languages other than English. If you are running an English based website learn the straightforward steps you can take to become more visible to more customers across the world and win more business. We have seen tourist outlets add pages of foreign content to their sites and have seen their hits and enquiries increase dramatically.
Your website is an essential channel to showcase your products and services overseas. Attend this specialist master class to learn the practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online and use the web as a new channel for international markets.
Find out how to build and optimise a successful world-class website that will generate a higher volume of web traffic and gain new business from international customers. This master class, led by an expert in international websites and effective communication, will provide hints and tips on free tools and leading-edge web techniques to structure, design and optimise your website for international visitors.
This hands-onworkshop isled by an expert in international websites and effective communication. Theywill provide hints and tips on free tools and leading-edge web techniques to structure, design and optimise your website for international visitors. Find out how to build and optimise a successful world-class website that will generate a higher volume of web traffic and gain new business from international customers.
