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Norfolk suffers from low rates of business start-ups, with just 9.24% of active businesses in the region resulting from an enterprising new-born (2009), in contrast to 9.9% for the East of England, and even more significantly, 10.1% for England as a whole. It is believed that this not only comes from the rural nature of Norfolk, but from a lack of business culture and understanding to follow up innovative new ideas.

With this in mind, Hethel Innovation is working in partnership with the Norwich Research Park to find ways to support and nurture local start-up enterprises in an effort to revive the flow of new business ideas and developments in the hope of creating companies which will benefit the county and the region as a whole. This venture in also involving the institutions of the Norfolk Network, with the UEA, John Innes Centre, New Anglia Capital and Norfolk County Council all on-board.

Created by a strong partnership of experts in business start-up support, incubation and entrepreneurship and delivered through expert business professionals, Activ8 offers a unique learning experience for anyone potentially wishing to start up a business through to those who have been trading for up to 5 years. With a mixture of real life experience, theoretical learning and individual mentoring support, delegates will be able to navigate a unique route through the programme and benefit from right support to match their circumstances.

With sessions delivered by business professionals who have ‘walked the walk’, delegates will be able to associate their current situations with the learning of session leaders, combined with inspirational stories, networking opportunities and mentoring support.

Activ8 will be running as a series of 8 business start-up master classes, running once a month, targeting and addressing the processes and difficulties involved with new born companies, from tales from the coalface of those who have been there, to finances and business networks. The program will run with a very hands on approach, with speakers from the business world supplemented by mentoring support, pitching opportunities and network development to really give those involved a chance to get their teeth in and tear off a piece of what their ideas need to be a success.

Activ8 will actively seek feedback from participants so that the whole program can develop to ensure it is really engaging the most important topics, and so that further support can be offered outside of the events.

Sessions covered are as follows: • So you want to start up a business? Tales from the coalface. • Starting-up – The what, when, where, who and how! • Your Business Offering – From idea generation to market ready products/services. • Make some noise through Branding & Marketing … on a budget • Fun with numbers-or everything you need to know from start-up finance to investment Pt 1 • Fun with numbers Pt 2. Raising finance & pitching for investment • The human factor – building your team. • Building lasting relationships – the joys of networking and collaborative working. • Your Start-up Toolkit

The programme begins with a Launch in September 2013 and runs once monthly on a Wednesday evening from 6.30 – 9pm. Most sessions will be held at the Chris Lamb Training Suite, John Innes Centre. Book your place via https://activ8.eventbrite.com

To find out more and become part of this exciting new opportunity to expand your start-up’s knowledge visit https://www.hethelcentre.com/events/info.php?refnum=101

Join our HR Consultants as they address the difficult topic of disciplinary and grievance investigation.   Timings: 7.45 am   Registration and buffet breakfast 8.00 am   Presentations 9.00 am  Questions and answers 9.15 am  Close

Another chance to get together with like-minded small business owners and share ideas and knowledge, looking at best practice and mutual co-operation.  We will cover specific sales and marketing topics, in a friendly supportive environment. I can promise a packed agenda which will stimulate!  Free tea and coffee, with no need to book, just turn up. If you want to know more drop me a line or give me a call on 01603 443355

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Aim; This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for all trainers, it is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques.

Objectives;

*Identify training needs and set appropriate aims and objectives.

*Understand and deploy appropriate training and learning approaches

*Be able to comprehensively plan your training

*Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that engage, motivate and inspire learners

*Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Organisation

Duration; 3 day programme

Exam/Assessment; Delegates are required to deliver a 30 minute “micro-teaching” session (which must be part of a wider programme) to the rest of the group, provide feedback to four other delegates and complete a self evaluation.

Cost; £435 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; At least level 2 or equivalent in English, ICT skills would be advantageous.

Audience; Anyone who wants to deliver training professionally

Feedback; “I just wanted to say thanks for the course, I’ve spent 37 years trying to overcome my abject fear of standing up in front of people, and I’ve been on countless courses which have helped, but not cured the problem, yet in 3 days you managed to solve it completely!” Rachel Jarman, Hautbois

For more information on this course click here

The invite-only occasion will allow you to view this unique heritage facility in a conference setting, to network with other companies, and to enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and a few canapes with us.

To be considered for an invite please email us at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you.

Aim; To refresh and update your knowledge of food safety procedures and how to manage staff

Objectives;

*Ability to implement and supervise a food safety management system

*Understand food safety procedures

*Understand the concept of food hazards and the risks associated with them

*Understand the terminology with respect to supervising food safety

*Understand the techniques involved in controlling and monitoring food safety

*Appreciate the risks linked to cross contamination

*Understand the role temperature has to play in the control of food safety

*Appreciate the importance of supervising high standards of cleanliness in food premises

Organisation

Duration; 1 day programme

Exam/Assessment; Multiple choice examination, accredited by Ofqual

Cost; £157.00 + VAT includes, notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute for Environment Health (CIEH)

Tutor; Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; The CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.

Audience; Managers and supervisors in small, medium or large catering, manufacturing or retail businesses

Neil Foley, Business Growth Club

If you’re the owner of a small business and want to move beyond the day to day to look at how you can grow your business, then this session is for you. Neil Foley will deliver a practical, interactive session that gives you a taste of what the Business Growth Club could do for you. He will draw on his experiences as a business owner, trainer and coach to get participants to work together on some common challenges, giving participants ideas as to how to move forward, providing a flavour of what Business Growth Club does and how it might work in King’s Lynn.

Please book your place via email: [email protected]

Sharon Edwards, Mapus-Smith & Lemmon

This free workshop is aimed at helping you save money! Sharon will share her top tips to making sure you are paying the right amount of tax, covering topics such as allowable expenses and reliefs, whether to incorporate your business and much more. Remember; “Tax does not have to be taxing!”

Please book via email: [email protected]

promoting career and work experience opportunities in King’s Lynn to Yr10-12 Students.

Please book via email: [email protected]

Business to Business event – 

Back better than ever! Join us at the Corn Exchange for an interactive, friendly and productive B2B morning followed by an afternoon inspiring local students to follow a career with your business in King’s Lynn. We are inviting businesses to;

1. Have a stall marketing your business to others in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area followed by an afternoon enthusing and inspiring young people to develop their career in with your company.  
2. Or, don’t want a stand? Can’t commit to all day? Just drop in from 1000 to meet other local businesses, find potential new clients, suppliers or the right person to provide a service that you need.

Entrance is free to all, stalls are free for KL BID members, there is a small fee for businesses outside King’s Lynn.  Book now, places are limited.

​Please book your place via email: [email protected]