We provide Mimecast services including email filtering, web filtering and security awareness training. But each product has a range of benefits and useful tools you may not know about. In this webinar, our Operations Director, Jack Fisher, and Technical Director, Stuart Moll, will explore the Mimecast products. This will include the tools available, how to use them and more.
If you’re struggling with LinkedIn and wondering whether you should spend time on another networking platform, this training course will be suitable for you.
LinkedIn is a business tool which helps you to do even more business. Half of the users on LinkedIn are the main decision makers and tapping properly into LinkedIn will enable you to drive valuable customers to your website.
Equipment: Pens and note paper will be available. Please bring your login details with you. Pens and note paper will be available.
Lunch provided: On a half-day course, light refreshments will be available throughout.
Course Content:
Course costs £54 per person. For more details please contact us at [email protected] or on 01603 788950.
Link to book – www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/training
Our brand new and exciting ‘Opportunities 2012’ event on 15 March, which brought buyers and suppliers together under one roof at Norwich City Football Club, was a huge success.
With over 70 exhibitors over two floors, both the Top of the Terrace and the Norfolk Lounge were full with stands. Feedback during the day from exhibitors was that the event had a real buzz and presented them with a great opportunity to showcase their innovative products and services to the business community.
Exhibitors tried to be as eye catching as possible by having interactive stands or great giveaways. Bramley Lakes received a lot of attentions by bringing an off-road segway vehicle in for demonstration as part of their team building days, and Kinnerton were handing out free chocolate samples…always a popular choice! In addition to the exhibitors, there were a series of ‘drop in’, bitesize, topical workshops. Each workshop was aimed at improving and enhancing business knowledge with practical, take-home advice. The most popular proved to be based on the subject of social media, with Duncan Johnson from Yodelay delivering a workshop on Social Engine Optimisation and Sean Clark from Soak Social filling us in on the 10 most effective ways to use social media in business.
The resounding success of the day was the Open4Business/Meet the Buyer event – where local companies booked one-to-one appointments with key procurement officers and buyers from a range of both public and private sector companies to pitch their products and services. The 29 buyers, including Bernard Matthews, QD and Wherry Housing, created an amazing 569 appointments, of which over 89% were booked!
A big thank you to everyone who sponsored, supported and attended the event. The day was clear proof that Norfolk is buying and selling and hugely positive about taking advantage of every business opportunity.
The weather stayed dry and warm for the Chamber’s Summer Social held at Costessey Park Golf Club on July 12, allowing attendees to have a delicious BBQ, enjoy a glass of Pimms on the patio and make full use of the excellent golfing facilities.
There were a number of different networking activities on offer throughout the evening, including a tutored wine tasting, hosted by Brian Sullivan of HarperWells who brought three ‘cheeky’ wines to taste from his exquisite collection. There was also a putting competition, won by Active Norfolk’s George Webster and a ‘Beat the Pro’ competition, where delegates competed against Costessey’s Junior Pro as to who could get nearest to the green on the first hole, won by Adam Beeney of Sprowston Manor.
Three 60 Second Spotlight speakers also managed to profile their company against the clock, with attendees hearing about The Forum Trust, I Want More Sales and Winsor Bishop.
The relaxed and informal atmosphere of the Summer Social provided the perfect environment for business networking and making great connections, but don’t just take our word for it:
Photos of the highlights from the event can be found on the Norfolk Chamber’s Facebook & Google Plus pages.
Our next evening social networking event is Look the Business: Fashion, Beauty & Business the John Lewis Way – Get you and your business ‘bang on trend’ by hearing the story of John Lewis’ success from their Operations Manager, Lesley George. Plus a skincare and make-up demo and fashion workshop showcasing business dress trends for men and women, plus the opportunity to network and do business in a relaxed atmosphere. For full details click here.
Join us at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve for a morning of networking and enjoy a bacon roll while we hear from Ben Marshall who is the General Manager at Pensthorpe. We will also be given a tour of Pensthorpe
Agenda
• Arrivals & Networking
• Bacon Rolls and Pastries with tea and coffee
• Welcome from the Chamber and Ben Marshall
• Norfolk Chambers of Commerce AGM
• Tour of Pensthorpe
• Finish
During this event our annual AGM will take place so here is the serious bit that we have to say..
Notice is hereby given that the 127th Annual General Meeting of the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce will be held at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN on Thursday 2nd November 2023
Should you have any questions on the financials, please email your questions to the Company Secretary: [email protected].
AGM Papers
What is the difference between supervising and managing a team? The role of the supervisor is changing and what this role is (or what people think it is) can be unclear at times.
This workshop is for anyone who already supervises a team or a team leader who wants to freshen up their skills.
Aimed at supervisors and team leaders, this module aims to set you up for success and encourage you to take the actions you need to get better results.
Equipment: 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:
Course costs £109 per person. For more details please contact us at [email protected] or on 01603 788950.
Link to book – www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/training
This course develops many of the features of Microsoft Excel. We will look at the most useful elements, including formulas and functions, using Excel as a database and sharing text and data with other applications. Everything will be explained in straightforward terms. It is also an opportunity to iron out any bad habits that you may have picked up.
Delegates are expected to have a reasonable knowledge of basic Excel.
Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. .
Lunch provided: Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Course Content
Review
Brief review of general Excel principles:
Arithmetic formulas
Looking at +, -, * & /
Brackets
BODMAS
Advanced AutoSum
Unusual ranges
Auto-Average/Max/Min/Count
AutoFill
Building Functions
Using the Paste Function dialog
Basic functions
Functions with one argument:
Statistical functions
Absolutes
When/how to use absolute references
Formulas and Functions between Sheets and Workbooks
Summarising data from multiple sheets
Linking workbooks
Advanced Functions
Functions with more than one argument
e.g. the IF Function
Named Ranges
Naming ranges
Navigating using named ranges
Using named ranges in formulas
Natural language formulas
Excel as a Database
Sorting your data
Filtering a list
Useful database features
Good Working Practice
Copy and Paste
Using the Windows clipboard
Paste-Special :–
Linking to other files and applications.
Replacing formulas with data
The Drawing Tools
Auto shapes
Layers
Rotation
Alignment
Grouping
Course costs range from £77 – £99 per person.
Link to book – www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/training
Chamber Stimulates Debate for Norfolk Businesses
The Heathrow Airport – One Hub or None debate landed in Norwich this morning with a business breakfast at Caistor Hall Hotel. In collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce and Heathrow Airport, delegates from across Norfolk were invited to listen to the debate and discuss this topical issue at a local level.
Clare Harbord, Corporate Affairs Director at Heathrow Airport started the morning by presenting the recent research carried out by Heathrow. Clare explained that a ‘hub’ is ‘an airport where local passengers combine with transfer passengers to allow airlines to fly to more destinations more often than could be supported by local demand alone’. She stressed that this was the last opportunity to really open the UK up to the rest of the world and vice versa. With planes leaving Heathrow every 45 seconds, they are currently operating at a 98% capacity and need to expand to meet the growing needs of business.
A response was then given by Mark Gaskins, Business Development Director at Lawtronic. This centered on local businesses wanting and needing to grow their global repeat business. He argued that connectivity was key to growing business, face to face meetings are still the most effective way of making connections and the ‘growth mentality’ Heathrow is suggesting should be taken up by all businesses to ensure a successful future for the UK.
In their response the Chamber put the needs of Norfolk businesses first and opened the floor for debate. A heated and constructive group conversation followed with issues being raised about delegation of flight slots, protection of wildlife and the impact of the proposed hub on Norfolk as a whole.
The Heathrow research can be found here;
https://mediacentre.heathrowairport.com/Press-releases/One-hub-or-none-390.aspx
This free, informal event is a great opportunity to meet the memebership team and network with some other businesses over a coffee. You will be able to find out about how the Norfolk Chamber can help you grow and develop your business in 2013 and beyond.
Join us for a coffee and you will be able to find out about how the Norfolk Chamber can help you grow and develop your business. Whether you are looking for new sales leads, networking opportunities or to raise your profile, this will give you a chance to learn about the benefits, meet the Membership team and find out how our services can save you money
Venue: Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich
Free to attend!
However, if this date is inconvenient for you then we would welcome a chance to set up meeting for you at a convenient time at the Chamber to discuss how we can support your business.
To attend or set up a meeting please email Jessica Coburn, part of our Membership team, on [email protected]
Simply email the names of the delegates you wish to come and your company name and number of employees and we will book you on to attend. You will receive a confirmation email once your place has been booked
‘Want to know more about the Norfolk Chamber and the benefits to membership?’
If you’re not a member and you’re interested in finding out who we are and what we can do for your business then, come along to our free informal ‘Meet the Chamber’ event which is a great way to meet the team, and some of our members, and learn about how the Chamber can help your business be even more successful.
You will be able to find out about how the Norfolk Chamber can help you grow and develop your business. Whether you are looking for new sales leads, networking opportunities or to raise your profile, this will give you a chance to learn about the benefits, meet the Membership team and find out how our services can save you money
Venue: Vodka Revolution, 6 Queen Street, Norwich, NR2 4TL
Parking: Elm Hill Car Park 32A Elm Hill, Norwich NR3 1HG OR Castle Mall Car Park
Free to attend!
However, if this date is inconvenient for you then I would welcome a chance to set up meeting for you and Chris Perry, at a convenient time and place to discuss how we can support your business.
To attend please email our Membership Assistant Katie Downes: [email protected]
Simply email the names of the delegates you wish to come and your company name and we will book you on to attend. You will receive a confirmation email once your place has been booked
The second in our ‘in conversation’ event series brings our telecoms expert, Paul Frost, to the hot seat. Breakwater’s Marketing Coordinator, Sam Brown, will be hosting the event. She will be firing questions at Paul to help you get to know Paul and his experience. Then they’ll be diving into the world of telecoms by answering your questions live. This interactive event is a great way to learn something new about telecoms. In addition, you are free to ask your questions on the subject. From VoIP to leased lines to Teams calling, get your questions ready and join us! We expect this event to be held online. If this changes, you will be updated.
Building a Brand and Marketing Your Business the Starbucks Way
Ever wondered how the big brands made their name stick out above the rest? Wondered how they made their brand successful and created their huge successes? And do you want to know how to make the same successful decisions for your company? If so, then this workshop is for you.
Ashley Riley, of Ashley Communications, has created this excellent opportunity to understand how one global supergiant brand ‘Starbucks’ created their brand and marketed their way to world domination. Unpicking their successful strategies, Ashley will highlight the key aspects that led two teachers and a writer from Seattle, Washington, develop 1 coffee shop into a chain of 28,218 locations worldwide in less than half a decade.
He will highlight how these same successful strategies can be applied to an array of different businesses and no matter the size, and send you away planning your own businesses brand and marketing revolution.
Who is this For?
This is an ideal workshop for owners, directors or those involved with developing and managing the marketing strategies of their organisation. It is for those with some understanding of marketing and brand, but would like to understand how successful brands have made their mark and turned this into successful business strategies and how this can be applied in smaller businesses.
Agenda for the Day:
9:15 – 9:30 Registration, Tea & Coffee
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome, H&S & Growth Hub ‘Who are we and how can we help’*
9:45 – 9:55 Building a Brand and Marketing Your Business – what we’ll achieve together today*
9:55 – 10:15 Starbucks – building success one cup of coffee at a time*
10:15 – 10:45 Why your brand is so important in 2018*
10:45 – 11:05 Tea, Coffee and Snacks
11:05 – 11:30 How to define your brand in 3 easy steps*
11:30 – 11:55 communicating your message – key skills*
11:55 – 12:25 Social Media – turning your business around*
12:25 – 12.45 How to build and sustain real trust in your business*
12:45 – 13:00 – Q & A*
Total hours: 3hr 45mins – *IDB = 3hrs 20mins
The workshop will start at 9:15am for registration and start promptly at 9:30am. The day will conclude at 1pm. This will provide you with 3hours 20mins of information, diagnostic and brokerage delivery and support.
Funded by the European Regional Development (ERDF) Fund, this rare opportunity is free to attend!
About the Trainer: Ashley Riley (www.ashleyrileycommunications.co.uk)
Ashley Riley is the Managing Director of a national award winning strategic communications agency. Ashley has worked in the NHS as a Children’s Nurse, was an Adviser to an Member of Parliament in the Blair Years, co-authored a book that changed the landscape for school meals, led international campaigns for a global charity in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US and Directed the Communications at London Stansted Airport which was home to over 10,000 staff and saw 23 million passengers a year pass through their gates. His business works with clients across the UK and his weekly video blog #LifeofRiley was viewed over 50,000 times on Facebook in 2017. He lives in the Midlands with his wife Sharon and children Flossy 6 and Teddy 3.