This session will help delegates to recognise post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic symptoms. It will also highlight the effects trauma can have on human behaviour.
This course is for anyone who has experienced or is experiencing PTSD, or is supporting or working with someone who has.
The training is run over one day and lunch is provided.
It costs £120 per candidate.
For for more information or to book onto the course please email[email protected] or phone 01603 432457
This interactive full-day workshop will be delivered by Google AdWords Specialist, Michael Townsend, CEO of Wolf Digital Marketing. This AdWords training courses will give delegates a complete tutorial on how to create, deliver and optimise their campaigns across all AdWords channels. If you need to improve your AdWords conversion and performance, this is the course for you.
Who Should Attend?
This is a practical workshop aimed at people who are responsible for ensuring that their Google AdWords advertising is reaching the right people within the desired cost-per-acquisition whilst achieving the overall campaign objectives. Delivered in an easy-to-grasp and non-technical format, delegates will be given a briefing before the day, to ensure that they receive maximum benefit from the workshop.
Michael will help delegates to create new campaigns and improve existing ones throughout the day.
Required Equipment: Laptop & access to a Google AdWords account (Norfolk Chamber can provide access to a limited amount of laptops upon request).
About Michael
Michael has worked in digital marketing for 11 years both client and agency side. He helps businesses reach their business goals & improve their profitability through effective digital marketing strategies. Michael has also worked and trained businesses across the UK & Europe on improving their digital marketing performance and digital strategy. The focus is on keeping the workshop as jargon-free as possible and providing practical help, tips and advice that will allow you to get the maximum out of your Google advertising.
Here’s what delegates have to say about our Google Adwords Training…
“I learnt great tips regarding keywords and Click-Through-Rates.”
“I learnt a lot of actions of Google Adwords. This has been very good!”
“Lots of useful stats about campaigns performing well and badly. Negative search term tool and Google Ad extensions. Excellent!”
Data, digitalisation and disruption – reimagining the financial services industry
Emerging technology is having a major influence on the financial services industry. Fintech ‘disrupters’ are entering the market and driving innovation across the sector from banking to insurance services. Whether it’s the implementation of intelligent AI powered decision-making platforms, machine learning systems which enhance fraud detection, or contract reading software for legal services, technology is continuing to change apace.
FIG recognises the influence of FinTech in shaping the future of the sector and at this event we will explore the latest trends and innovations in technology and how the financial sector can respond to these advances to maintain competitive advantage.
The Financial Industry Group (FIG Norwich) is a partnership of leading firms, local government and higher education. FIG aims to develop a thriving cluster in Norwich that is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for insurance, financial and professional services.
Programme:
5.30 – 6.00pm Networking and Canapés
6.10 – 6.30pm Welcome and FIG Update
6.30 – 6.50pm Norfolk’s Fintech Ecosystem: a healthcheck on current strengths and future opportunities: Tim Robinson, COO, Tech East
6.50 – 7.10pm Building transparency into our AI-driven future. Ben Taylor, CEO, Rainbird AI: An insight into the AI industry today including its impact and inclusion in the financial industry.
7.10 – 7.30pm The Future of Digital Marketing in the Financial Services sector: MD, Rebecca Lewis Smith and Digital Marketing Consultant, Memo Christodoulou from Fountain Partnership share insights on the direction of digital marketing, and how the financial services industry can benefit.
7.30 – 7.50pm Interactive panel with Q&A session
Rebecca Lewis Smith, The Fountain Partnership
Tim Robinson, Tech East
Ben Taylor, Rainbird AI
Raphael Markellos, Professor of Finance and Director of Research, Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia
Steve Davidson, MD of Marsh, Norwich and FIG Norwich Chair
7.50 – 8.15pm Networking with Drinks
8.15pm Event Close
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at individuals working in the financial, insurance, legal and wider professional services and the FinTech sectors and is open to finance, marketing and technology professionals.
RSVP:
Register by Weds 31 October to secure your place.
If you have any dietary or access requirements, please notify the organiser at [email protected]
Our CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace course replaces the Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace. This course is suitable for all levels and provides an excellent introduction for health & safety in the work place.
This one-day course covers topics such as legislation, welfare, the workplace and workplace equipment, risk assessment, manual handling, hazardous substances, transport and vehicles, noise and vibration.
This course is certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
This course is delivered at South Green Park, Mattishall and costs £55 + VAT/person.
For more information or to book a place, contact us on 01362 850983 or via our website atwww.poultec.co.uk
Join us for FIVELive: Cyber Foundations for Real-World Risk, a dynamic session designed to help SMEs strengthen their IT resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Hosted at the iconic Carrow Road in Norwich, this event brings together experts from CSSCloud/Xperience, Huntress, and YuTree to explore the critical pillars of modern cyber security, and provide practical, real-world strategies and next steps.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or refining your defences, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to build a secure foundation for your business.
Why Attend?
Understand the real-world risks SMEs face today
Learn how to build a cost-effective, scalable cyber strategy
Hear directly from industry experts and solution providers
Network with peers and explore tailored support options
Why not take advantage of our Summerfest offer of a two course lunch or Dinner (dine before 7pm) with a glass of wine or soft drink for just £10.00 pp. An ideal way to experience St Benedicts Restaurant, Pinocchios or The Library Restaurant for a business, celeration or just an excuse to meet up with friends.
Bottomless Brunch in style in our WinePress Restaurant or pretty courtyard. Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, lager and a selection of cocktails, plus a delicious main from our brunch menu.
Gather your friends and call us on 01603 272010 to reserve your table.
For groups of 10 or more call our events team on 01603 272008 or email [email protected]
LinkedIn continues to be the leading platform for professional networking and business development—and its potential for micro to medium-sized businesses is immense. This practical and insightful session is designed to help you harness LinkedIn as a strategic tool to build relationships, elevate your personal brand, and drive meaningful business growth.
Meet the Trainer
Mark White, known as “The LinkedIn Professional”, after a 12 year career in international sales & marketing, Mark has dedicated the last 15 years exclusively to training teams and individuals on LinkedIn, with the focus primarily around its application to business development, marketing, personal branding and recruitment.
These small group in-person workshops are open to any business, freelancer, or charity based in North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.
This advanced workshop is designed for small business owners who are ready to take their AI projects to the next level. Through guided mentoring, live demonstrations, and peer collaboration, you’ll explore how to build scalable, secure, and context-aware AI solutions tailored to your business needs.
Whether you’re refining a GPT, building a new automation, or testing a fresh idea, this session offers practical insights and hands-on support to help you move from experimentation to implementation.
What You’ll Learn ✅ Check-In & Applied Insights
Reflect on what worked and what didn’t in your previous AI projects
Share key insights, challenges, and standout outcomes with the group
Identify common patterns and learn how to scale GPTs and automations into repeatable, embedded workflows
🔐 Private AI & Sensitive Data
Introduction to privacy-first AI using local/private LLMs (e.g. StudioLM)
Learn how to run internal knowledge assistants entirely offline—ideal for legal, confidential, or IP-sensitive tasks
Discuss the trade-offs between privacy, cost, and trust, and debunk common myths around AI privacy
🔧 Advanced Tool Integration (MCP)
Deep dive into Model Context Protocols (MCPs) and advanced tool usage
Explore how AI can retrieve, integrate, and reason across multiple data sources and services
Build smarter workflows that connect your GPTs to live databases, spreadsheets, and applications
🚀 Mini Hackathon & Mentoring
Choose a goal: improve a GPT, build a new automation, or test a new idea
Receive live feedback, optimisation tips, and troubleshooting support
Share progress and insights with the group to learn from diverse use cases
Workshop Outcome
By the end of this session, you’ll have:
Built and tested multiple working prototypes tailored to your business
Gained clarity on when to use public vs private AI
Hands-on experience with advanced GPTs and tools that go beyond simple prompting—grounded in context, automation, and real-world business needs
Who Should Attend
Small business owners with prior experience using AI tools
Entrepreneurs looking to scale or refine their AI workflows
Anyone seeking practical mentoring and advanced use case development
Spaces are limited – reserve your place today and take your AI projects to the next level!
Meet the Trainer Giancarlo Erra is a seasoned tech-creative entrepreneur and business consultant with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries. As a professional touring musician, his unique background bridges the worlds of technology and creativity, giving him a distinctive edge in using innovative solutions to drive business growth and streamline operations. As a former developer and technical director, Giancarlo has led projects ranging from full?stack development and system administration to AI-driven applications, providing tailored consultancy to SMEs and startups. His extensive experience includes founding Promethean Box Ltd, an umbrella company including AI-driven startups like Tweetify It, a tool for generating personalised social media content, and Copyforge, which helps automate blog and article creation. As the founder of YourVault.AI, he is currently developing private AI solutions to help small and micro-businesses deploy AI models securely on their own data. A public speaker and mentor, he regularly organises AI Summits and hackathons, helping businesses and individuals easily adopt AI tools and focusing on practical applications that deliver real value
Registration at 9am, workshop starts at 9.15am. There will be a refreshments on arrival and mid-morning.
Eligibility: These small group in-person workshops are open to any trading business, freelancer, or charity based North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, West Norfolk & King’s Lynn districts in Norfolk, UK. Norwich, Breckland, South Norfolk & Broadland please contact your district council for business support.
Due to our funding , spaces are limited to one per company. If you would like to check availability for additional spaces please contact [email protected]
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly 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 a guest speaker 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 – Flexible working
As we ease out of lockdown, many workers will be returning to the workplace after long periods of furlough or working from home. Whilst some are keen to get back to old routines, many have now adapted to their new ways of working and spending extra time at home. We will look at the types of flexible working requests employers may be presented with and how to manage these.
As well as providing internal HR support, she advises a wide range of clients on all aspects of the employment relationship through the Firms HR Consultancy Service. Claire graduated with a 2:1 in Business Management in 2010 and since, gone on to complete her Level 5 CIPD qualification in Human Resource Management.
About Lovewell Blake
As well as being the oldest accountancy firm retaining its original name, Lovewell Blake is also one of the most innovative in serving clients. With specialist teams covering the needs of particular professions and business sectors, we serve more than 10,000 businesses, private and charitable clients across a wide range of sectors throughout East Anglia and beyond.
Our teams comprise experienced and highly-qualified experts in all areas of accounting, auditing and tax planning who can be contacted at any one of our local offices across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
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 speakers (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 are delighted to invite you to join us for our next insightful and engaging Aylsham Agricultural breakfast. We will be hearing from two speakers who will share their expertise on crucial topics affecting our industry and economy.
First, we will welcome Anne Barker from Brown & Co. Anne will discuss the budget from a Valuer’s perspective; covering the practical implications of the changes to the inheritance tax regime including valuation issues and how the relevant reliefs are applied.
Following Anne, we will hear from Chris Solt, Agricultural Partner at Lovewell Blake. Chris will offer his perspective on the recent announcements from the Autumn Budget, providing valuable insights into how these changes may impact our sector.
Simple Guides to Making Tax Digital, Cloud Accounting, Data and APIs
“HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world, modernising the tax system to make it more effective, more efficient and easier for customers to comply.”
Taken from the www.gov.uk/ website as at 15.8.19 (link here)
Did you know that from April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Business systems will become mandatory to meet your VAT obligations?
This means that any entity, whether a sole trader, partnership, company, charity or landlord that makes VAT-able supplies above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000 turnover), will be required to submit their VAT return using functional compatible software that is compliant with HMRC’s new MTD reporting system. The Government’s main objective of MTD is to plug the £3.5bn gap that is generated by mistakes made on VAT returns whilst also saving time for both HMRC & taxpayers.
So the digital revolution is coming and it will affect you and your business, even if not right now, in the near future. Already we control our own personal accounts and finances online. We nearly all use online banking, credit checkers and perform BACS payments. Nearly all of us agree it does make our life easier and makes information quicker and easier to obtain. So why should we be treating our businesses any different?
Who is it for?
If you fall above the VAT registration threshold or will have done by April 2019; want to get ahead of the game or feel you just want to know more and ask questions of those who can advise you, then this is definitely the event for you.
Our informative and engaging specialists will help debunk the myths surrounding MTD and demystify Cloud Accounting, showing you how it works, what benefits it will bring to you and your business and how simple it can be to use.
Alongside this they will help you understand the new applications available to assist businesses manage and control their finances. There is a world of options and opportunities out there and our digital specialist will help identify a few and highlight their strengths and weaknesses and show you how to assess their suitability for your needs.
With demonstrations of different processes and software alongside the facts, our team hopes to present you with a fair and honest presentation of MTD, Could Accounting, Data and Business APIs.
Take this chance to get a great overview of the online financial revolution which can benefit your business and ask questions of our experts during and after the event.