Chadwicks Wealth Management are delighted to congratulate Lee Nguyen, Senior Associate and Chartered Financial Planner, who has been recognised in Citywire’s New Model Adviser Top 35 Next Generation Advisers. This rounds off a milestone year for Lee, where he also achieved Chartered Financial Planner status with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
SharePoint:
Keep it on-premise under your own roof, or move it to the cloud and let someone else do the ironing?
Both options have real benefits. It’s all about control, cost, and how your team actually works.
At Beacon IT we break it down simply:
✅ On-premise — maximum control, custom compliance, ideal if you need tight data residency.
✅ Online (SharePoint in Microsoft 365) — lower maintenance, always up to date, great for remote teams and collaboration.
✅ Hybrid — the sensible middle ground when you can’t decide… or when you actually need both.
We cover costs, security, user experience and the migration traps worth avoiding. All in plain English, no IT-speak 😉
📖 Read the full article: https://www.beaconit.co.uk/sharepoint-on-premise-vs-online
💬 Fancy a chat about which option fits your business? Drop us a line.
Over the past year, we’ve taken a closer look at cyber crime data specifically for the East of England. National headlines often focus on big cities and large-scale incidents, but we wanted to understand what is really happening here in our region.
What the data shows is both familiar and concerning.
Consumer fraud accounts for 38.9% of all reports across the East of England, making it the most common crime type affecting individuals. However, when we look at financial impact, the picture changes. Investment fraud drives 48% of total reported losses, equating to £52.8m, despite far lower report volumes.
Age trends also reveal something important. Individuals aged 50–69 account for over 41% of total financial losses, suggesting that while younger groups report more incidents, older age groups are suffering the most severe financial impact.
For organisations, the findings are just as telling. Limited companies represent 70.5% of total organisational losses (£10.2m), reflecting the SME-heavy make-up of the East of England economy. Meanwhile, banking fraud accounts for 45.6% of organisational losses (£6.6m), highlighting ongoing risks around payment diversion and invoice manipulation.
What stands out most is the gap between volume and severity. High-frequency scams continue to chip away at individuals and businesses, but it is lower-volume investment and banking fraud that causes the most significant financial damage.
For SME leaders across Norfolk and the wider East of England, this reinforces the need for strong payment controls, consistent use of multi-factor authentication, regular staff awareness training, and proactive monitoring rather than reactive fixes.
We believe understanding the local picture is the first step in reducing local risk.
If you would like to explore the regional breakdown, you can read it here:
https://beaconit.co.uk/east-of-england-cyber-crime-statistics
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Making Business Feel Lighter – One System at a Time
After a brilliant welcome into the Chambers community (and some great conversations already!), I wanted to share a bit more about what Budease actually does, starting with one of the most popular things I help business owners with: operational modernisation.
For many small businesses, things grow quickly… but the behind-the-scenes processes don’t always keep up. That’s where things start to feel heavy: too many manual tasks, unclear roles, and too much time spent doing things that should be easier.
At Budease, I help small businesses redesign the way their business runs, simplifying admin, tightening workflows, and setting up systems that scale with them. It’s not about making things more complex; it’s about making things feel lighter.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “surely there’s a better way to do this,” there probably is and I can help you find it!
I’m also gearing up to launch some practical, friendly workshops this autumn, designed to give local businesses the tools and clarity they need to move forward faster. If that sounds up your street, keep an eye out – more on that soon!
And as always, if anything’s feeling stuck in your business, drop me a message. I’d love to hear from you.
Charles
Water is a finite resource, yet many businesses remain unaware of the role they play in the UK’s growing water scarcity challenge. The Water Literacy Programme is an accredited course designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools to reduce their water impact and drive sustainable change.
Through this interactive training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of water challenges in the UK, learn practical strategies to reduce water consumption, feel empowered to lead your colleagues, support your communities, and influence your industry to consciously adopt a sustainable water-use approach.
The Water Literacy Programme is funded by Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge, Northumbrian Water, Groundwork East, Waterwise and their partners. More details:
Book directly onto the November & December courses: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/water-literacy-programme-4015383
If your leads are drying up or your site isn’t converting, it might not be your product, it might be your visibility.
Here’s what SEO does when done right:
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Banham Zoo is thrilled to share some wonderful news about one of our most charismatic residents. Aurora, our playful three-year-old snow leopard, has successfully undergone cataract surgery and she’s already back to padding around her habitat with her usual confidence and charm.
The operation took place in the final week of November 2025 after our veterinary team confirmed that Aurora had a mature cataract in her right eye, a condition she had likely lived with since birth.
Although she adapted brilliantly, the cataract gradually reduced her vision. Thanks to the skill of a specialist ophthalmic surgeon and the dedicated support of our animal care team, Aurora now has a much clearer outlook.Deborah Harris, Animal Manager at Banham Zoo said, ‘It’s great to see that Aurora is recovering well from her surgery. Procedures on big cats are always a little nerve wracking, especially a long procedure but thanks to the dedicated care of the keepers and veterinarians the whole day went smoothly. Aurora is accepting her eye drops for some tasty treats from her keepers and is recovering well.’
Since her surgery, Aurora has been enjoying some gentle recovery time, with extra enrichment and plenty of keeper care, adding eyedrops for healing to her daily routine.
Visitors may spot her taking things a little slower than usual, but don’t be fooled. Her playful spirit is very much intact, and she’s already showing that familiar spark that makes her such a favourite with guests and staff alike.
Snow leopards are listed as Vulnerable and the wild population is continuing to decline, so every individual cared for in zoos play a valuable role in the global conservation efforts for this species. Aurora’s successful surgery supports her long-term wellbeing and helps ensure she remains a strong ambassador for her species.
For a limited time only! Support our conservation efforts and Aurora’s operation costs with a donation of £10 and receive a genuine limited-edition print of Aurora the Snow leopard’s paw print. Hurry – final orders are being placed on 16th December, order here: https://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/support-aurora
We will continue to share updates as Aurora’s recovery progresses, and we can’t wait for visitors to see her thriving with her newly improved vision over the Christmas period.
Jess, a student from the College of West Anglia, is set to take on an incredible challenge — a charity skydive in support of a great cause, The Joe Dix Foundation.
To help make the most of this opportunity, Jess has launched a JustGiving page to raise vital funds. Every donation, large or small, will help her turn this daring leap into meaningful impact.
You can find out more and make a contribution through the link below, or by scanning the QR code provided.
Let’s show our support and help Jess make a real difference.
Joe’s Story
Joe was just 13 when he was groomed into a county line drug dealing gang in Norwich. It was a life that he struggled hard to get out of for many years.
When he turned 17 he was given a youth referral order which really helped him escape this life style and start work. However, when Joe had turned 18 he was brutally attached and stabbed 7 times by 3 males from a rival gang, on his way to help a friend.
At Swarm we are well known in Apprenticeship Training circles for our Market Research Apprenticeship course which has been transforming careers and departments in Marketing as well as in specialised Market Research itself!
The best way to understand the Market Research Apprenticeship and how it has helped transform Marketing departments and their effectiveness for the business, is to hear from apprentices and employers themselves.
We’re pleased to be able to share these interviews with you from 3 of our Market Research apprentices on the course with us. If you would like to hear more, if you have specific questions, or would like real stories from employers too, give us a call on 0800 086 8199 or email Louie on [email protected]
You can take a look at the details of the Market Research course here on our website:
Market Research Executive Apprenticeship | Level 4 Training
Or if you’d like a chat, call us on 0800 086 8199 or email Louie on [email protected]
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We’re delighted to share that our March networking event will be set within the truly unique surroundings of Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. Spanning 170 acres of breathtaking woodland, grassland and lakes, this award-winning nature reserve is dedicated to the conservation of endangered deer, antelope and birds, and is home to the most diverse collection of deer and antelope in Europe, all free to roam at their will.
The event begins at 10am with BLN’s usual relaxed networking, along with complimentary drinks, giving you the chance to connect with fellow professionals in this exceptional setting. At 10:45 we will embark on a 90 minute trailer tour of the park.
Members are free and non-members are £15 + Eventbrite fees.
We’re incredibly proud to see our networking events growing in popularity, especially with such fantastic venues on our calendar. March is no exception and tickets are limited so if you’re thinking of joining us for this one, don’t wait too long to grab your ticket!
