Do you know which documents are necessary for an international shipment? Documents are there to help get the goods into the destination country quickly and efficiently. They also offer benefits to both the exporter and their overseas customer.
This full day course looks at export documentation and explains why they might be required, what content is required and the benefits they offer.
Aims • Understand which documents are necessary for an international shipment • Know the key pieces of information required for each document • Understand the importance of preferential trade agreements • Know how to complete the documents • Understand the rules of origin • Know the difference between shipping documents and what they are used for • Identify sources of information with regards to these documents
Who should attend? This course is suitable for anyone involved in the export or import process and who are involved with the preparation of documents such as; accounts, purchasing / buyers, freight forwarders, shipping, marketing, customer services, goods inward staff and many more.
Testimonials “Norfolk Chamber always makes us feel very welcome. The course was as good as always and I now have more knowledge on the industry and export documentation.”
“The content of the course was very goods. I got clarification of the documentation required and how they are used at different stages of an export.”
“Very good course, would recommend.”
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.
For many years businesses have relied on “off-payroll” workers (contractors, consultants, freelancers etc.) as a feasible, and often cheaper, alternative to employees.
However, pending reforms to IR35 rules in the private sector, following their introduction to the public sector in 2017, mean that all businesses are having to reconsider whether these working relationships are likely to be classified as “disguised employment” by HMRC and indeed whether or not such working arrangements will continue to be financially viable from April 2020.
Following a number of recent high-profile court cases, HMRC is turning the screw on tax avoidance by Personal Service Companies (aka one-man bands) by shifting the responsibility for determining a contractor’s IR35 status to the end-client including the liability to operate PAYE when necessary.
This seminar will endeavour to explain all aspects of IR35. Everything from what IR35 is to the financial impact it could have on your business, no matter how small, ensuring you gain all the knowledge you need to take the necessary steps to prepare for HMRC’s new regime.
Who is this for?
This course is suitable for anyone working as a contractor, consultant, freelancer or another form of subcontracted support for another organisation, and companies who are using a lot of external contractors etc. Understanding whether the relationship is Contractor or Employee is highly important and ignorance is no longer a defence.
Coaching and mentoring are invaluable skills that can add value and make a really positive impact in any organisation – whether for the purposes of supporting the development of senior staff, middle managers or newcomers to the business.
City College Norwich is offering two part-time Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)-accredited courses to help you develop these skills, through our Level 3 Coaching Award and Level 3 Mentoring Award.
These highly practical and interactive courses are a great investment in staff skills for your organisation. By developing your coaching/mentoring skills within the workplace, they will in turn enable you to nurture and support the development of your colleagues.
The weekly taught elements of the course, covered in the first 4 weeks, cover the essentials of coaching and mentoring, planning, and different models of coaching/mentoring.
Participants then apply what they have learnt by undertaking a series of coaching/mentoring sessions within their organisation, supported by one-to-one supervision and support from a qualified and experienced trainer.
Successful completion of the course requires participants to undertake reflective practice on their coaching/mentoring experiences, completion of a portfolio, and action planning for their further development.
These popular courses attract individuals from a wide range of sectors and job roles, as well as different types and sizes of organisation. Participants value the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals in developing their coaching and mentoring skills in a safe and supportive environment, as reflected in this feedback from one participant:
“The ILM Level 3 course in Mentoring broadened my skillset, subsequently helping me to apply my experience in mentoring others in the workplace, both in a formal and informal way… Working with others in the sessions really helped explore different styles and try out ideas with each other.”
City College Norwich has daytime and twilight courses, for both the ILM Coaching and ILM Mentoring courses, starting at the end of October 2018 and in April 2019. The course cost is £325.
Chamber Co.nnects are monthly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have 1-2 guest speakers and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic – How PlantGrow grew from a local business to a global player
18-months ago PlantGrow were just a very small independent family business based in Attleborough in Norfolk, literally selling their plant-based products to their neighbours. Now PlantGrow sells its products all over the UK, into Northern Ireland, Europe, and soon to be many other places across the globe.
The most important thing to take from this story is persistence, patience, and ambition. PlantGrow invested in their business at the quietest point in the season, demonstrating that risk is crucial. This paid off at the right time, although your business may be slower than you like or in some cases standing still, don’t let that stop you from reaching out to what is in front of you.
Guest Speaker
Ashley Day, Sales and Marketing Director at PlantGrow
Ashley joined the business in 2020 with a vision to make a world-class brand visible with much experience within marketing and business development this was greatly welcomed. He has spent most of his working life alongside businesses of all sizes, developing strategic plans to market, repairing, and improving the customers journey and many of which are within Norfolk.
About PlantGrow
PlantGrow is proud to be the first in the UK to produce an award-winning range of completely organic approved fertiliser products made from a renewable energy process, with no chemicals, no peat, no animal waste and plenty of natural goodness. PlantGrow’s organic approved fertilisers and composts are made entirely from plants, packed full of micronutrients and are leading the way to a more sustainable future.
A “totally natural, sustainable, and chemical-free” product, not only is PlantGrow unique but it is perfect for any growing task in your garden or allotment. PlantGrow does not only contain Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium but its plant-based ingredients are packed full of micronutrients perfect for conditioning soils and supporting healthy plant growth.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Guest speaker (15-mins) 10:05 – Q&A for speaker (10-mins) 10:15 – Discussion topics and networking (45-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members-only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Chamber Co.nnects are monthly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have 1-2 guest speakers and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic – Mental Health Awareness Training in the workplace
Every employer depends on having healthy and productive employees – valued and supported staff are far more likely to perform better and achieve peak performance. Mental health problems are common among employees, and research suggests that the past year has been particularly challenging for staff. In 2021, Mind surveyed more than 42,000 employees across 114 employers participating in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index and included an additional section on the impact of Covid-19. The mental health charity found that two in five (41 per cent) of Index employees whose employers were taking part said their mental health had worsened during the pandemic. Norfolk and Waveney Mind are passionate about helping every business to have the healthiest work environment possible. Come along to this Chamber Co.nnect event to see the support and courses which they can offer your business. It’s time to act now and invest in mental health awareness.
Guest Speakers
Alex Wiseman, Partnership Co-ordinator at Norfolk and Waveney Mind
Alex joined the charity in May 2021 after supporting them for many years. He wants to play his part in making sure everyone has accessible mental health services.
About Norfolk and Waveney Mind
Norfolk and Waveney Mind are a mental health charity that believes no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. They work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion better services for all.
Ben Goode is a Director at LSI Architects. His areas of responsibility at LSI are wide-ranging and include Finance, Human Resources, IT, Health and Safety, Community and Company Secretarial. In recent years, Ben has been the spearhead behind LSI Architects’ focus on raising the profile of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, and the Practice’s work to become a more open and supportive organisation. This work has seen LSI Architects receive the Gold Accreditation in Mind’s annual Workplace Wellbeing Index on four occasions. This year, the Practice was recognised by Mind as the top UK employer for Workplace Wellbeing. About LSI ArchitectsLSI Architects is an AJ100, award-winning architectural practice with around 70 people, including Architects, Architectural Technologists and support staff, based in London and Norwich. The practice seeks to create sustainable, innovative, valuable and positive architecture that improves lives, builds communities and enhances society, or as they put it – Life Touching Design. LSI Architects has long been recognised as one of the best employers in the construction industry as a Sunday Times Best Company To Work For since 2015 and a gold accredited organisation by Investors In People and Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – First speaker – Alex Wiseman (10-mins) 10:00 – Q&A (10-mins) 10:10 – Second speaker – Ben Goode (10-mins) 10:20 – Q&A (10-mins) 10:30 – Discussion topics and networking (30-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members-only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
The King’s Lynn Climate Change Expo will showcase decarbonisation measures available to local businesses and provide advice on how to progress decarbonisation works, to reach the 2050 net zero target.
The King’s Lynn Climate Expo is a day-long event for not only, businesses but the whole community.
By showcasing businesses that can provide services and products to help you on your net-zero journey, we can support Norfolk businesses reduce their carbon emissions.
It’s that time of year again… and this year we’re celebrating in style!
Join us at the beautifully refurbished Norwich Theatre Royal for festive drinks and Co.nversations with members of the Norfolk business community. Our CEO, Chris Sargisson, will kick the evening off with a warm welcome, followed by networking and a selection of wine.
Upon arrival, please head to the main bar area (the Long Bar) which has been exclusively hired for this event.
Agenda
18:00 – Event starts
18:15 – Welcome from Chris Sargisson, CEO of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
18:30 – Networking
20:00 – Event close
Who is it for?
Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members.
Drinks
We will be providing a selection for wine for this event which is included within your ticket. There will also be a bar where you can purchase a selection of drinks throughout the event.
Cancellation policy
If you have purchased tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at [email protected]. Please note, refunds will not be issued if you cancel after Thursday 25 November.
* We are doing everything we can to bring you this event in December by following government COVID guidelines. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, we may have to postpone this event at short notice if circumstances arise that are out of our control. All staff members of the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce will take a Lateral Flow Test prior to the event, and should anyone have a positive result they will not attend.
We would highly recommend you taking a Lateral Flow Test prior to the event, and if you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms please stay at home.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Are you struggling to attract talent to your company? Are you spending out on costly adverts and recruitment agents but receiving poor results? It’s time to discover Social Recruiting NOW! Take a second to think about your candidate, if they’re good they won’t be actively looking for a job. Your “ideal candidate” is most probably working for your competitor, your “ideal candidate” is not an active job seeker. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: Pens and note paper will be provided. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a lunch of either a sandwich or salad with crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. This course covers the following: Introduction to social recruiting Setting your strategy Candidate attraction Candidate sourcing Building a community of top talent Showcasing your employer brand Company culture Employer brand ambassadors X-Ray search Mobile Social recruiting best practice Raising your employer profile The recruiting/marketing mix Useful tools Case studies Driving traffic to your careers page Establishing a routine Course price: From £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Managers, team leaders and supervisors provide a vital link in delivering the organisation’s strategies, standards and expectations – managing the process and workload is just not enough nowadays.
Instead, managers need to be able to motivate their team, manage performance and change, deal with difficult people and be able to coach and develop their staff. Being a manager is an exciting, but often daunting prospect, offering challenge and opportunity.
Your style, energy and personal effectiveness have a major impact on your team’s ability to deliver successfully and positively. In order to be fully effective, you will need to consolidate your existing skills and acquire a new range of management techniques and strategies.
This one-day course will help you to develop your style, skills and techniques to meet the day to day challenges you and your team face and become a role model to your team.
The course is participative and highly practical, using a wide range of training and learning methods. You’ll come away with a better understanding of your role as a manager and the responsibilities this carries; understand your own approach to working with others and how this affects outcomes.
Participants are given the opportunity to share their own experience and ideas and those of others, to enhance learning.
Chamber Co.nnects are monthly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have 1-2 guest speakers and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic – Digital Co.nnectivity and Innovation in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council is working to make Norfolk the best-connected rural county in the UK. They are improving all types of fixed and mobile connectivity across the county to make it a great place to work, do business and live.
Guest Speaker – Kurt Frary, Deputy Director of Information Management & Technology / CTO at Norfolk County Council
James Phillips-Crook is the Project Manager for the Go Digital Project at Norfolk County Council. James comes from a background of working in economic development in the region and has a passion for digital innovation and growth.
James delivers the Go Digital project helping over 600 Norfolk businesses identify digital opportunities, match advisors to provide expert one-to-one consultancy and offer the ability to apply for grants.
About Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council serves a population of approximately 850,000, delivering a range of services across the County to the people of Norfolk.
The Council employs around 27,000 staff (14,000 NCC and 13,000 Schools) who deliver our services including:
Adult Social Care Services, Children’s Services including 450 schools for approximately 112,000 children and young people.
Customer Service, including a 60 seat Customer Service Centre, which answers approximately 350,000 calls a year. There are also a series of face-to-face outlets and electronic service delivery channels.
Democratic Services, including support for 84 elected members.
Community Safety (for example Trading Standards) and Emergency Planning which coordinates the management of incidents across Norfolk.
Community and Environmental Services including Libraries, Museums, Adult Education, Fire and Rescue, Hethel Engineering Centre, managing Norfolk’s waste, gypsy, roma and traveller liaison, highway maintenance, street lighting, gritting roads, planning, trading standards, park and rides, public transport, traffic control & delivering the Better Broadband for Norfolk programme.
Support Services including Finance, HR & Payroll, Legal Services and ICT
All this is underpinned by a robust digital strategy and roadmap.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Guest speaker (15-mins) 10:05 – Q&A for speaker (10-mins) 10:15 – Discussion topics and networking (45-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members-only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Chamber Co.nnects are monthly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have 1-2 guest speakers and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic – Introduction to the LB150 fund
Back in 2008, Lovewell Blake started the LB150 to raise £150,000 for their 150 anniversary. Having hit their target, the Partners and Staff were keen to keep fundraising. Each year they distribute grants of up to £2000 to local groups and organisations for a variety of reasons. The fund opens in September, and this is the perfect opportunity to hear how Lovewell Blake has continued to fundraise 13 years after they first started and how to apply for funding this year.
Mat Waters is the chair of the LB150 and also a manager at Lovewell Blake LLP. Mat works with a diverse range of businesses, including charities and those in the agricultural sector. Mat is also responsible for one of the biggest fundraising events for the LB150 fund
About Lovewell Blake LLP
Lovewell Blake are Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners with 9 offices throughout East Anglia. They are also the oldest accountancy firm retaining its original name. They serve more than 10,000 businesses, private and charitable clients.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – Guest speaker (15-mins) 10:05 – Q&A for speaker (10-mins) 10:15 – Discussion topics and networking (45-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members-only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
We want to ensure you and your business are using your Norfolk Chambers membership to the absolute maximum!
Find out how you can make your Chamber membership work for you and your business at this free-to-attend virtual event.
Find out how you can:
Raise your profile in Norfolk
Gain insight and knowledge at our member-only events
Save on exclusive member discounts
Increase awareness, engagement and network online using The Digital Chamber (Norfolk’s Voice and Norfolk Knowledge Hub)
Develop an action plan on how to maximise your membership
The team from the Norfolk Chambers will lead the session and you can hear from guest speakers from Quest (Chambers Four Services – HR, Legal, Tax, and Health and Safety all included with your membership), AXA and Westfield Health about your membership discounts and benefits.
Feel free to submit questions prior to the event, a Q&A function will also be available during the event for you to ask questions.
New Members This is also a fantastic opportunity if you are interested in finding out more about joining the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the benefits of being a member.
We look forward to seeing you at this fast paced 60-minute session to really maximise your membership, perfect for companies of all sizes.
*Please note this is a webinar, so you will not be required to have access to a camera or microphone.