Join us at the History Bridge Course Open Evening to find out more information about the course onTuesday 12 April 2016, 6-8pm.
For further details and to register your attendance, clickhere.
TheHistory Preparation for Undergraduate Study (Bridge Course)is a 12 week preparatory course for those who wish to progress toundergraduate study in the School of History, but for a wide range of reasons, had a gap in their studies.
Cromer BIPC Local Open Day Monday 12th June, 11.00 – 14.00
Are you looking to start a business in North Norfolk? Join us for our first Business Open Day at Cromer Library – you can talk to a range of business advisors and start-up experts, plus access the library’s range of business books and databases and access market research and intellectual property guidance.
Our advisors include:
Most of the sessions will be drop-in, but if you wish to book a one- to-one with NWES, please email us at [email protected]
As trade deals with New Zealand and Australia are coming to their fruition, the Government are continuing to seek enhancement to the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA), as well as the accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In this webinar we’ll hear from Amanda Brooks, Department for Business and Trade, on how those trade deals are progressing, and how businesses can benefit from the 70+ deals already in place. We’ll also hear from William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce, who will share what Chambers of Commerce members are telling us from across the UK, and how these businesses are utilising the advantages in the deals already in the bag.
Amanda Brooks CBE, Director General for Trade Negotiations, Department for Trade and Business
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce
The aim of the webinar is to increase utilisation of preferences, and explain how businesses can benefit from the current FTAs.
Being aware of, and understanding, cybersecurity is vital to the day-to-day safety and prospects of your business.
Join Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies for this free in-person workshop covering all things cybersecurity.
Learn the fundamentals of being secure online, current threats, real-life examples and, crucially, which practical resources you can draw on in order to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to cyberattack.
EACH’s popular cycling and walking event is back for the 23rd year!
There will be on and off road cycling and walking routes to suit all ages and abilities through the beautiful surroundings of Thetford Forest. The green will be hosting stalls, music and a children’s tent as well as hot and cold refreshments.
Online registration is coming soon, soregister your interest nowand we will email you to let you know when you can enter, so you don’t miss out! Routes
On road 50 mile cycle On road 20 mile cycle Off road 25 mile cycle Off road 10 mile cycle 6 mile walk 3 mile walk Children’s Treasure Trail
Prices
Cycling Adult – £15 Cycling Child – 7.50 Cycling Family (2 adults & 3 children max) – £37.50 Cycling Team (min 6 members) – £13.50 Walking Adult – £10 Walking Child – £6.50
The routes will depart from Mayday, in Thetford Forest. The event venue is just past the entrance to Center Parcs on the B1106 Bury Road towards Brandon. There is plenty of free parking on site.
A non-technical course designed for people with limited experience in email marketing. This course is well suited to people who wish to improve their knowledge and get better results.
Learn how to:
Plan, develop and refine your email marketing strategy and evaluate ROI (Return on Investment) How to get your emails open, read and acted upon
COURSE CONTENT –
Email Marketing and the law
Understanding the basics of data protection law Who you can and can’t send email to Your obligation with unsubscribes Understanding the rights of consumers & businesses
Planning your email campaigns
Setting objectives Targeting and segmenting your recipients Touch strategy considerations How to refine and improve performance
Get your audience to open your email
Getting your email into the inbox, deliverability The essential elements, friendly from, subject line & more Timing is everything
Get your audience to react to your email
Writing effectively for email The smart way to use links Prominent call to action
Evaluate your performance
Understand campaign metrics Set realistic goals Understanding behaviour
Review of your campaigns
Delegates are invited to send in their recent campaigns for review and comment during this part of the course. This is an excellent way to gather real feedback. Gain ideas from other people and their campaigns to apply to your own marketing
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 8.30am.Venue: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ
In this session (Be Better at Face-to-Face Networking) Chris Liles, Relationship Doctor will be your host.
You will learn:
Confident when networking face to face? If not, bring your concerns along and Chris will help you eliminate them! Whilst ready to cover topics from Body Language through business cards, badges to simple Questioning and Listening, Chris Liles, expert networker from Relationship Doctor offers a 1 hour ‘Surgery’ looking at body language through to business cards, badges to simple questioning & listening.
About Chris:
Chris Liles has Insurance Industry experience in various sharp-end customer-interfacing positions stretching back to 1968, Chris frequently encountered confrontation situations in his business roles. This lead to him becoming a specialist people-skills trainer and subsequently (helping sole traders to PLCs) a Business Insurance Broker and Business Advisor. An experienced and dedicated networker, Chris has used his life experiences to offerpracticalpeople-handling techniques and tips which have been researched, tried and tested both by his trainees and himself.
Follow Chris: @Liles_Chris
Connect with Chris: LinkedIn
Supported by:
This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required. Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on to three sessions per series. Bookings for this session have now closed. For availablity please email [email protected]Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 8am. Venue: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Starting Up) Jonathon Chapman, QMS International Plc will be your host. You will learn: Every start-up can face speed bumps on the way to growth. Join QMS as we highlight the importance of strategies, market research and selecting a team with skills and capabilities that can evolve as you grow. During this session we will provide tips, techniques, tools and examples for building a successful business and discuss the benefits of operating a well documented management system. About Jonathon: Jonathan Chapman, CEO of QMS International plc; an ISO certification body that have issued over 20,000 certificates around the world in the past 20 years. Prior to joining QMS in December 2012, Jonathan had been part of many successful businesses and projects including the re-launch of King’s Lynn Town Football Club. He is dynamic and optimistic about all small businesses and can offer valuable advice for those looking to move forward. Follow Jonathon: @QMSIntPLC Supported by: This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required. Places limited to one per company per session.
Sarah will liken the delivery of presentations to sandwiches;
The first slice of bread is the pre delivery preparation, the filling – a smorgasbord of delivery techniques, and the second slice of bread the actions you need to take post presentation.
I will fill attendees up with how to change the pappy white bread into artisan granary bread which keeps delegates hungry for more and how to make mouth watering & inspirational fillings
About Sarah: Sarah Daniels Sarah works for the RedCat Partnership Ltd- a Health and Safety Consultancy which she founded in 1999- as well as consultancy the team delivers a number of Health and Safety & Food Safety training course; Sarah is proud to say that she can make a dull subject interesting & loves ensuring that delegates come away from training sessions enthused and raring to go! Some say she is a natural- she knows she has to work at it! Follow Sarah:@RedCatSarah Connect with Sarah: LinkedIn Supported by: This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required. Places limited to one per company per session. If you would like to attend please call 01603 729708Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 12.30pm. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Time Management) Rachel Blackburn, US2U Consulting will be your host. You will learn: Some practical tools and techniques for how to manage your time and achieve what you is important at home and at work. We will focus on the importance of setting clear goals, making the right choices, understanding how to manage urgent and important tasks, managing everyday causes of stress and implementing an effective time management system. “Really interesting concepts and ideas were presented by a trainer I’d never came across before, but who was really good at motivating me to do new things in the office.” – Stephen Coby, Larking Gowen About Rachel: Rachel started her career in the Financial Services industry. Having found out she had a flair for coaching and that there was life after pensions she moved into Management Consultancy. After achieving significant success at a leading consulting and recruitment firm, she decided to set up her own business and US2U Consulting was born! Rachel is extremely focussed, self motivated and enthusiastic. She has achieved considerable success both in terms of her own personal learning and developing profitable business – both her own and the companies that she works with. Follow Rachel:@rachelus2u Supported by: This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on to three sessions per series. Bookings for this session have now closed. For availablility please call 01603 729708.
This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required. Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on to three sessions per series.
Bookings for this Session have now closed.For the opportunity to book, please phone 01603 729708.
This one day seminar looks at the whole export function. It provides a perfect introduction for new staff, is ideal as a revision exercise for staff who may be a little “rusty” and need to get up to date, and as an overview for supervisors and management who have to understand what their staff are doing.
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
Date: Wednesday 9 March2016Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 4.30pmPrice: Members £208+VAT, Non Members £260+VAT
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by the 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
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