This roundtable discussion will explore the challenges of managing debt acquired during the crisis in a post pandemic world.
Taking risks is part of running a small business, but it’s not easy to plan for the unexpected, especially when it’s a global pandemic. Research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows that almost half of firms have reported an increase in debt since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Over half of firms are looking to access finance over the next twelve months, but a quarter of respondents describe their current level of debt as either ‘unmanageable’ or ‘high and manageable’.
This roundtable discussion, delivered in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, TSB and the APPG for Fair Business Banking will bring SMEs from a wide range of sectors together to discuss how to manage debt in a post-pandemic world.
This roundtable discussion will:
Share best practice for managing what your business owes
Cover the options that are available to your business
Explore what your business needs to grow in the next 12 months
What lenders and government can do to support their customers through the recovery
Please note that this event is for:
SMEs who have a turnover below £2 million
How to register your interest:
We can only have one person per organisation represented at this virtual event. Please fill your details via the ‘Book Now’ button to register your interest and someone will be in touch with you shortly.
It is that time of year again when we look forward toour famous Christmas quiz.This year we are asking you to dig out your best (or worse) Christmas knitwear and join us at the Holiday Inn Norwich North, Norwich Airport on 20th November.
As with previous years, we are looking to the generosity of organisations to sponsor the event and have several sponsorship opportunities available from just £75.
We are also looking for organisations to bring teams of up to 10 along and with tickets priced at £25 per head this is a great opportunity to dust off those quiz books and swat up to be crowned winners of the evening (there will of course be prizes for the team that comes last).
It would be fantastic if you could join us in making this event a huge success, in previous years over £15,000 has been raised through the quiz, and we hope this year will be the biggest and best yet!
For more information, or to book, please contact Gena Moore – [email protected] or call 01603 431788.
Come and watch the England v Wales Rugby World Cup game on our large 7m HD screen in the splendor of our Banking Hall. Full bar and food will available throughout the game.
Every ticket reserved will be automatically entered into a FREE PRIZE DRAW to win an official World Cup replica rugby ball and t-shirt (courtesy of Pilch).
With the intense focus on the current energy crisis, join Indigo Swan as they explore the present gas and electricity markets and how renewable technology has the potential to provide businesses with a more sustainable method to cut costs.
Presenter Bio
Between them James Groves (Managing Director of Indigo Swan), Aimee Konieczny (Commercial Director) and Oliver Denison (Head of Sustainability) have a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge on energy sector. They share a passion for doing good business and are a shining light of Indigo Swan’s values and mission.
Indigo Swan
Indigo Swan are a multi award-winning, independent energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich. Founded in 2009, the company now has 25 employees they call Swans and has become admired for their ‘happiness first’ approach. They offer their clients a tailored service which fuses relentless efficiencies with a colourful personality. From finding the right supplier to supporting businesses on their sustainable journey, their mission is to help educate others in making better decisions about their energy.
Understand the key elements of security related risks and practical steps required for implementing an effective security strategy.
About this course
Almost half of all organisations in the UK fall victim to cyber security breaches every year, often leading to personal data breaches, interruption to business, financial loss and reputational damage.
Many businesses still mistakenly consider Cyber Security a technical IT problem, but more and more are realising that Cyber Attacks such as Ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) represent a key business risk requiring visibility and focus at the executive level.
This non-technical, workshop based course is designed to help business owners and senior leadership teams to understand the key elements of Cyber and Information Security related risks, and the practical steps required for a comprehensive Cyber Security strategy appropriate to their business.
This course will include both presentation and group exercises and focuses on:
Understanding Cyber Security from a business perspective
Join me for this exclusive webcast.On 1st October at 1830 UK time.
I promised you I would do it and here it is… but spaces are limited so please follow the link to the registation pagehttps://bit.ly/1OU1PZt
I will cover all the essentials… plus I will give you some of the inner game (the psychology) of video and how you can use and leverage these nuggets in your video, this stuff will make your Business Videoso much more than for show!!
PS You can still register for this exclusive webcast if the time isn’t perfect for you… I will record the event and make it available to you, so you can catch it later.
Join us for an afternoon of magnificent brass with the incredible Taverham Brass Band, set in the stunning grounds of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist.
Bring a picnic blanket or chair and settle down on the lawn for our standard ticket options which come with the option of pre-booking a cream tea or ploughmans, provided by the wonderful cafe at the venue. Or if you fancy a bit more luxury then why not book one of our premium tables which will be on offer as tables of 2 or tables of 4 and come with a fabulous ploughmans and cream tea (these are limited so get in quick to avoid disappointment). Standard tickets £8.00 each
Networking breakfast event ‘Need a Helping Hand ? Our Students can help your business grow !’ on 10 November 2015, 7.30 -9.00am at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Join us to find out about the Graduate Trainee Management Scheme (GTMS) and the MBA Consultancy programme.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at companies with ambitions to grow and who may be seeking expert hands-on-help, knowledge and advice from current students or graduates who themselves would value an opportunity to apply theory and practice to real life business scenarios.
Registration: Registration for this event is now open. Please register your place before 27 October 2015.
Cost: This event isFREE to attend and includes free parking.
This event is hosted by Norwich Business School (NBS) and Adapt, a major strategic group in UEA dedicated to knowledge transfer and commercialisation in the low carbon sector.
Any questions? -Please contact us at [email protected]or call 01603 591765
With English apples set for the biggest crop in 20 years celebrate autumn at Gressenhall with all things appley; pressing, tasting, buying and naming. Bring your own apples for identification, play apple games, see apples being pressed and taste some apple juice or cider. Meet local craftspeople and buy local produce including autumnal fruits, meat, preserves and cakes.
Take a stroll around the museum’s orchard which contains traditional East Anglian varieties and was planted on the site of the workhouse burial ground in the 1920s.
Event Day Admission Prices: Adult £13.50, Concessions. £12.50, Young People (4-18) £10.00
Family ticket (1 adult + all children): £28.50; Family ticket (2 adults + all children): £38.00
When was the last time you saw the sun rise or spent the night having a well-deserved catch-up with your best friends? Well now’s your chance and with the added bonus that you can raise vital funds to provide care and support to local life-threatened children, young people and their families.
On the night of Saturday 24th October, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is asking people to host an ‘Awakeover’; a night where you have fun staying awake so families can gain some much-needed sleep.
The rest families are able to gain from short breaks offered at EACH’s three hospices across East Anglia is invaluable and the funds raised from sponsorship at your ‘Awakeover’ will ensure these vital services can continue for families when they need it most.
The ‘Awakeover’ takes place on the night of Saturday 24th October and carries on into the morning of Sunday 25th October. This is the start of the October Half Term holidays – so there really is no excuse not to get involved!
Saturday 24th October is also the night the clocks go back, which means you’ll have to stay awake an hour longer, but it’s a small price to pay for the big difference you’ll make to families who need 24/7 care and support.
Here are some ideas for your Awakeover:
Bake your way through until the morning light; either eating as you go or selling your produce and donating the proceeds on top of your sponsorship.
To banish those sleepy feelings during your Awakeover, incorporate activities to keep you moving and wide awake! A dance-off or a sports challenge on a games console are perfect ways to stay active.
Stock up on your favourite snacks – or better still make your own and award prizes for the best tasting creations!
Host a karaoke night- surely no one can sleep through all that noise!
Never had the chance to watch that trilogy or box set? Why not host a movie marathon and stock up on the popcorn to get you through the night.
Experience the thrill of a Vegas style casino night – get dressed to impress, make suitably sophisticated snacks and hope lady luck is on your side!
Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Risk? All these games are highly addictive and likely to last all night, so gather your family and friends and compete to be crowned board game champion!
How your ‘Awakeover’ will help families:
Archie Jinks was diagnosed with West Syndrome when he was four months old. West Syndrome is the term used to describe a type of epilepsy which most typically starts in the first year of life. One of the most valuable services EACH provides for Archie and his mum Claire Skingley is the overnight breaks at their Quidenham Hospice in Norfolk; which ensures Archie gets the care he needs while Claire gets a well deserved rest. Claire said: “We receive regular overnight stays at Quidenham. This is a huge help to both Archie and I as he requires 24 hour care and it’s lovely to visit and have a rest knowing Archie is cared for. I always stay with Archie as it’s lovely to watch him have so much attention and enjoy himself. It’s a break for both of us and a way of creating magical memories.”
To register your ‘Awakeover’ or to find out more about this event, please visit: www.each.org.uk/awakeover
‘Britain’s “pension freedoms” should be partly reversed to ensure that savers do not run out of money in retirement, an authoritative international survey has suggested’
….Do you know the facts?
The best plans start with the facts and these sessions aim to give you just that…
What is covered in thismasterclass? The session will start with a brief overview of how pensions work andthe recentFreedoms. Wewill then move onto to looking at the options now available to people approaching retirement before exploring some of the latest trends in risk-managed investment strategies.
It will include: –
momentum
risk-parity
factor-based portfolio management
an overview of how these strategies can be combined to reduce volatility
How long will it last? Around two hours with questions Who would find this interesting? Thissession will beof particular interest to professionals advising clients or forpeople approaching retirement with larger pension funds for whom the changes are likely to have the greatest impact. When? Wednesday 11th November
Sessions at: 8.15am for 8.30am 12.15pm for 12.30pm 6.15pm for 6.30pm
Where? The Enterprise Centre University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ
Thismasterclass isfree to attendbut places are limited so please contact me on 01603 597701 tobook your placeor BOOK HERE