Whether you walk the dog, have a family cycle, hit the gym, canoe along the river or walk the Norfolk coastal path, we’re challenging you to complete 100 kilometres in May! It could be on your own, with your friends or getting the whole family involved to reach your target. However you choose to take part, do it your way.
More info: 100k in May – Big C Cancer Charity
It’s only £20 to enter a team of four players who will play 2-rounds of Golf and the winning team will win a cash prize of £250 – with prizes for Hole-In-One’s and for the runners up.
Contact the Putt Putt Social Norwich to enter HERE
Our brand-new way of networking…
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
Working from home – how the new ‘normal’ has created new cyber security risks
With all the changes businesses have had to make this year, from moving staff to remote working to stepping up safety at work procedures, it is easy to overlook one of our biggest risks, Cybercrime.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals will always look to capitalise on any event. COVID-19 has been no exception.
We want to talk to you about the security culture of your business, specifically, phishing campaigns and the dreaded password reset.
Guest Speaker
David Buist, Green Duck
David Buist is Business Development Director at Green Duck. With a background in business operations, David has invested over 25-years in helping businesses to make positive changes by implementing new IT, Cyber Security and software technologies, understanding metric management, improving processes, driving change and creating outstanding results.
Green Duck is an IT support company with its headquarters in Bury St Edmunds and offers business solutions to customers nationally. It was founded in 2002 by Mathew Green and Graham Duckworth and is now a company of over 50 employees over three technology divisions. Green Duck prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and an innovative approach to IT. In addition to IT services, Green Duck has also incorporated Source code studio and Labsec into the Green Duck Family, meaning that they can offer a full suite of technology solutions to their customers from IT support to cybersecurity and web development.Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates. Introduce topic and speaker (5 mins) 09:35 – Guest speaker (15 mins) 09:50 – Q&A for speaker (10 mins) 10:00 – Discussion topics and networking (1 hour) 11:00 – Close
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Please note that moving forward this series won’t be a recurring meeting in Zoom so you will need to book on each individual session.
Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
At the risk of becoming repetitive, today’s Chamber Session was another full house. And if you missed it you missed out.James Thomas from Square Social was here to deliver a presentation to us on how to be better at Social Media.
He quoted Einstein who’d said that if you can’t explain something clearly you probably don’t understand it. The clarity of James’ Session showed that he plainly has a real grasp of his subject.
What he made clear from the outset was that the fundamentals of marketing still apply. What we have to do is use them as we embrace the new media opportunities afforded by the digital age.
So, firstly establish who it is you want to talk to, and where best to reach them. That’s identifying your target audience and selecting the most appropriate media to reach them – just as it ever was.
But, to really get the most out of the social media your strategy needs to be in tune with them. If it’s awareness you’re seeking then Facebook and Twitter are powerful conduits. When loyalty is your objective, recognise that the social media are best used as part of the bigger picture and your message shouldn’t be too sales oriented. Driving sales is where Liked In comes into play.
The tone of your message should be modified not just by your product or service, but by the media too. A B2B message can be serious and will work on Linked In. A consumer focussed message can be lighter in tone and will sit better on Facebook.
That in turn will help you decide on something else. What value are you going to give your audience? It could be a free e book or ‘learned’ paper in the business world. It might be hints and tips, to establish your credentials. Or, in the consumer field, a promotion is a possibility.
Vitally important, and often understated, is the fact that social media activity is measurable. Engaging in any form of marketing activity that doesn’t provide measurable results is, and always has been, folly. The tools available in this media area make for precise measurement.
James made some other essential points. Don’t use the social media for the sake of it, or from peer pressure. Have a goal and a strategy. And get your data and your presence right. Having selected two or three candidate suppliers from their social media marketing, and other activity, it could be your Linked In profile, for example, that becomes the tipping point in their deciding on you rather than your competitors.
Put simply a good strategy needs to a) build a presence, b) engage your audience and c) convert them into sales.
This was a great session from a man who certainly had presence, and definitely engaged us.
Which, personally leaves me with two thoughts. Firstly, we all have a huge opportunity to engage with a massive audience by placing articles, news and blogs on the Chamber website. It will spread your message to key players.
Secondly? In amongst all of this ‘content’ is still king. That means, as well as the technology and media skills, you still need the right words. That pleases me. I’m a writer.
We have a break next week, but be there for the Chamber Session on November 5. Jonathan Chapman of QMS is here forBe Better at Growing
Written by Pete Goodrum
Email: [email protected]
Name: Tina Burdett
Phone: 07738 327774
We dare you… to walk on fire! Fire walking is a practice of walking barefoot on hot embers and we are offering you the opportunity to take on the challenge in aid of EACH! Be part of this fantastic experience and join a group of challenge takers in Norfolk this October to help raise vital funds. No previous experience or minimum fitness required. Our experts will explain the science of fire walking, there’s no magic, mysticism, chanting or hypnotism and it is definitely not a case of mind over matter! All welcome from ages 14+. Get your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you to take on this daredevil challenge. If you have any questions, please read the Fire Walks FAQs
The British Chambers of Commerce are launching a brand new series of events – four topical and interactive webinars, designed to count down to the end of the EU Transition period.
They will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do now in order to be prepared for the changes on 01 January 2021. They will also guide businesses through the jargon and complexities of Customs processes to ensure they understand what change is required.
Hosted by Customs expert Liam Smyth, these highly relevant and engaging webinars will guide businesses through the complexity of change in our import and export processes, systems and controls.
Please follow the book now link. Due to the demand of this series, please note that only two members for each business can attend. Following the event, we will share event materials with you.
If you are a non-member and having difficulty with the booking website, please email [email protected] confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
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Please note to enable us to issue the final links to join the call, please note the deadline dates below to book onto the webinars:
Aims to provide delegates with the required level of training, skills and knowledge in First Aid, and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Suitable For
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
“Good course with refreshing content. Great value for money.”
“The use of video clips really helped. The course was a good pace and the content was made interesting. It’s the most enjoyable First Aid course I have attended in 20 years.”
Our brand-new way of networking…
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
How Marginal gains can Produce Massive Results
Many business owners are seduced by the belief that a killer product or a game-changing marketing strategy will be the thing that transforms their business results. Yet in the field of elite sport, it has long been established that marginal gains in multiple areas are what separates the great from the merely good.
In this speaking slot, leading Business Coach Mark Williams will show how small improvements in 5 key areas can transform your business and the results you achieve.
Guest Speaker
Mark Williams, ActionCOACH
Mark Williams grew up in Norfolk before leaving for university in the early 1990s. During a 25-year career in management consultancy, Mark worked all over the world with senior leaders from many of the world’s largest companies. Now, based back in his home county, Mark’s focus is on helping local business owners take their businesses from good to great. Outside of business, Mark’s passions include travelling with his family, tennis, and investing. He has recently succumbed to taking up golf. He lives in Beetley with his wife (Deb) children (Amy and Matthew) and his slightly scatty rescue dog (Max). ActionCOACH is the world’s number 1 business coaching firm. They have served thousands of businesses and their owners around the world and in every category imaginable.They show owners how to get more time, better teams in their companies and more money on their bottom-line. With, hundreds of proven systems and strategies … guaranteed to get results.
With more than 1,000 offices in 80 countries, ActionCOACH delivers its proven business development systems to tens of thousands of business owners every week.
Since its inception, ActionCOACH has coached more clients, won more awards, gained more recognition and produced more profits than any other coaching company of its kind in the world.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates. Introduce topic and speaker (5 mins) 09:35 – Guest speaker (15 mins) 09:50 – Q&A for speaker (10 mins) 10:00 – Discussion topics and networking (1 hour) 11:00 – Close
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Please note that moving forward this series won’t be a recurring meeting in Zoom so you will need to book on each individual session.
From Lockdown to Locked Out – how the job market has shifted and how businesses should navigate it.
Join Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, as she hosts a conversation with Pawel Adrjan and Jack Kennedy from Indeed.
They will be discussing a new report, published by Indeed, on the state of the UK labour market, called ‘From Lockdown to Locked Out: Getting People Back to Work’.
Tens of millions of people visit the Indeed site in the UK every month, running hundreds of millions of searches every year.The report covers the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the job market, including how the profile of jobseekers is changing, which occupations have become more competitive (and which are harder to fill), and the behaviour of jobseekers in this new environment.
This interactive and engaging webinar will enable businesses to understand how they can navigate and succeed in this complex period for the labour market.
The contributors
Pawel Adrjan is Head of EMEA Research at Indeed Hiring Lab blog. and a Research Fellow at Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford. Jack Kennedy is UK Economist in the Indeed Hiring Lab. Their research on the labour market is available on the Indeed Hiring Lab blog.
Jane Gratton is Head of People Policy at the BCC, leading on all aspects of employment and skills policy. She has worked at the BCC since 2017, covering a broad range of business environment issues, including spatial planning, economic development, transport and infrastructure. Prior to joining the BCC, Jane was Deputy Chief Executive at the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce.
How to book a place:
Email us with which webinar session/s you wish to book on to at h[email protected]. A final confirmation with the link to the webinar will be issued shortly before the event.
Please note that registration closes 1 hour before the start time.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Do you find business writing a challenge? Are you struggling to pick the right words for your ideas? Would you like your copy to be more engaging and persuasive? Then this half-day workshop is for you. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 12:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this half-day course. Course Content You’ll learn how to make your words work harder – where to get your ideas – and how to develop your writing style. This isn’t a grammar or spelling lesson – or an SEO class. Instead, we’ll focus on your audiences, how to write for them and what to say. You should attend this session if you have to write brochures, press releases, newsletters, articles or blogs. It will also help you to manage external writers. You’ll even get a FREE copy of the Business Writer’s guide: ‘Discover the 19 secrets of successful business writing.’ Course price: £37.00 – £48.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
“The trainer was excellent. He gave a really good feel of ‘real life’ situations. I feel a lot more confident because of this – many thanks.”
Course Aims
To train delegates to be able to deal with a paediatric emergency within the workplace.
Suitable For
People who work in nursery, first, infant or primary schools.
Delegates will receive a Norvic certificate in Paediatric First Aid – valid for 3 years.
Syllabus