Our next free business advice session is on Thursday 7th May 2015, between 1pm and 5pm across all 5 of our offices. We have offices in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Dereham, Cambridge and Ipswich.
The session gives business owners a chance to come along and get some free advice on any business subject, with no commitment or need to sign up to anything.
Ask the Panel – International Finance, Customs and Marketing Free to attend event King’s Lynn 9th May 2018 Arrive 8.00 Panel 8.30 to 10.15 Breakfast Included To confirm your place please email: ‘Roger Glasel’ [email protected] Location: King’s Lynn Innovation Centre, Innovation Drive, King’s Lynn, PE30 5BY
Topics and speakers include:
Finance – Roger Glasel I spent most of a long banking career in Trade Finance firstly with Barclays International before moving to NatWest in 2001. Last year I moved from banker to broker joining Award Winning Norwich based B2B Cashflow Solutions Ltd to head up Trade Finance. My role is to help SME’s who have a specific need for finance to enable them to fulfil a new (export) order.
Customs – Tracey Renshaw I set up Import Export Support with the primary reason to work with companies on their authorisations and procedures to help smooth out the ripples in the supply chain and to reduce the cost of moving stock around the globe. With Brexit looming there is much that can and must be done now to ensure that your goods pass though the green lane at customs. What businesses could be doing now from a supply chain perspective to cope with Brexit – specifically the minimising the impact on European Trade
Marketing – Leszek Wysocki I have been an adviser working for the Department for International Trade (and its predecessor UK Trade & Investment / UKTI) for 17 years. Prior to this I worked for Sinclair International in Norwich and ran my own futon business back in the 1980’s, when they were still new to the UK. My day job is helping businesses overcome the barriers to international trade and helping them plan for future international trade opportunities.
The morning seminar is presented by FSCL’s Mr Amir Akhlaghi, and PSL’s Kevin Magee and provide delegates an overview of the International Standards for Functional Safety Services IEC 61508 (the original standard) and thus its process industry derivative IEC 61511.
IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 are considered risk and performance based standards, whereby the engineering of the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) must meet specific performance requirements based on the level of risk reduction it provides. The main aim of these performance requirements is to ensure the SIS is fit for purpose through systematic functional safety lifecycle.
The presentation will detail the requirements placed on the designer of SIS and how these requirements can be managed throughout the project.
Topics covered will be:
Functional safety design lifecycle management. Managing competencies. Safety requirement specifications. Selection of field devices and logic solvers. Systematic capability. Verification and validation. Proof testing.
FSCL is an independent company providing a wide range of safety engineering and consultancy services to the Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Nuclear and other industries where safety is of paramount importance. FSCL is recognised worldwide as experts in the field of Functional Safety and the application of International Standards to safety systems; the FSCL consultants are activity involved in the global evolution of Function Safety.
Proeon Systems Ltd. Have been offering specialist systems development for clients for well over a decade in industry sectors including; Energy, Process, Manufacturing, Food & Bev, Pharmaceutical etc where Machinery Safety Systems, Automation Systems, Fire and Gas Systems, Gas Turbine Control Systems, Hazardous Area Control Systems, Telecoms Systems, Subsea Control Systems, Emergency Response Management Systems, often require conformance to Functional Safety requirements and are mandatory for many processes.
The event should last no more than 3 hours and refreshments will be available. Proeon’s facilities will be open following the event for attendees to come and see what Proeon does and talk to team members.
Eur ING Mr Amir Akhlaghi BEng (Hons.) TUV-FSEng MSaRS MIET CEng
Amir has worked in control, protection and safety-related applications for the past 10 years. As a Functional Safety Consultant, he conducts and facilitates, HAZOP, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination, HAZAN (LOPA and FTA) studies in the UK and Middle East. Amir has valuable experience in detailed consequence analysis, HIPS studies and QRAs.
Kevin Magee has nearly 30 years’ experience in the design of complex control and safety systems for a wide variety of industries with particular emphasis on the Oil & Gas and energy sectors. Specialties: Engineering Design and Management, Control and Safety Systems Design, Gas Turbine Control Systems, Subsea Control Systems, Functional Safety
The event will be at the Hethel Engineering Centre, Norwich, NR14 8FB, and ample parking is provided.
To register for this free event or speak to us about you Functional Safety requirements, please contact Proeon on +44(0)1953 859110 or email Nicolle Matthews on [email protected]
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills
Aim; The qualification provides skills in the auditing and inspection of food manufacturing processes, in order to effectively verify HACCP and general food safety and management systems. Especially valuable for BRC, SALSA, etc certificated manufacturers and multi-site catering operations where consistency is valuable.
Objectives
*Understanding auditing and inspection- what it is and appreciate the benefits and limitations
*Collecting & verifying of information
*Identify and plan the stages in Audit and Inspection
*Improve the ability to analyse & interpret data
*People Skills- improve your ability to get the right information
*Identify the competencies & characteristics of Auditors
*Understanding the implementation of on-site audits & inspections
*How to prepare written reports
Organisation
Duration; The course is delivered over one day- it is a classroom session- based on a number of syndicate exercises, activities & case studies- no chalk & talk here!
Exam/Assessment; 30 question multiple choice test: Pass mark 20, Merit mark 25
Cost; £185 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments & lunch and the assessment & certification fees (HABC)
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Reasonable (Level 2 or equivalent) literacy, good communication skills, a broad understanding of food safety and its management systems, and experience of food manufacturing or large scale catering processes.
Audience; This qualification is for supervisors, team leaders & QA staff who are involved in the verification of Food Safety through Auditing & Inspection
Feedback; “thank you for your help, guidance and interest in putting on our courses…at such short notice. We all thought you were an exceptional presenterandmade it a mostenjoyable and productive experience. (Wow ! That’s got to be worth a “Brucie Bonus”)” Ernie Woodhouse, QA Team, Youngs Seafoods
For more information on this course please contact us on 01603 473472 or visit our website
Come and find out more about Norfolk County Council’s Employer Training Incentive Programme (ETIP) that is offering grants of up to 75% for training (with a maximum grant value of £1500 per business). These are available if you are a small or medium-sized enterprise in the following sectors highlighted by Covid-19:
Or any organisation whose work supports these sectors
The session will tell you more about the freedom you will have as an employer to pick your own training provider, just so long as they are UK-based – and preferably, local! You can also hear more about the variety of training that can be undertaken by your employees as it can be face to face, online only or blended; with or without a qualification; mandatory or optional – the choice is yours.
We will also tell you about the application process and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
If this sounds of interest to you and your organisation, send an email to [email protected] to book your place or call Lisa Cook, our Project Officer, 01603 692465.
Some 30 years into his career as a recording artist, Art Alexakis-best-known as the singer-guitarist and sole songwriter behind the iconic alt-rock outfit Everclear-has started a new chapter in his remarkably prolific career, now as a solo artist. Writing all of the songs and performing all instruments on his own, Alexakis is releasing his first ever solo album ‘Sun Songs’ via The End Records on October 11th, 2019. ‘Sun Songs’ finds Alexakis exploring sounds, styles and lyrical subjects outside of the realm of Everclear, his generally rock-focused band.
Alexakis has only started to explore his potential as a solo artist, and expects to continue to evolve through the process. The liberating freedom he’s been enjoying since venturing down this new path has expanded his potential musical palette, allowing him to explore a seemingly endless array of ideas. Although he’s not always sure of where those ideas will ultimately lead, one thing is certain: The journey will bring Alexakis-and fans-to places where he’s yet to venture. It will be exciting to hear the sonic offspring of that pioneering voyage.
Our mindset shapes everything we think and everything we do. From the brand of pasta or loo-roll we buy to the top priority business decisions we make. Often these decisions are made for us by our unconscious and could often be holding us back because these decisions are uncertain or uncomfortable – especially just now.
This Business Builder webinar is one of a series of five being run in partnership with the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk. Visit BIPC Norfolk to find out about the free and low-cost support they offer to start-ups and small businesses in Norfolk
Join the NatWest Business Builder team and take a deep dive into The Power of Mindset. We’ll be looking at how our mindset is formed and influenced to understand why different situations feel comfortable or not. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of your own mindset, where it may be holding you back, and the tools and techniques you need to take the next uncomfortable step.
Norfolk County Council, in partnership with the University of East Anglia (UEA), look forward to welcoming businesses to the International Aviation Academy in Norwich for “Norfolk’s Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities”.
Keynote speech will be from Allie Renison, Head of Europe and Trade policy for the Institute of Directors.
The UEA Business School will also facilitate panel led discussions covering how the rules may change and helping you explore if your business is Brexitproof.
Agenda: (subject to change)
• Breakfast and Registration 8am
• Welcome to the Aviation Academy 8:45am
• Norfolk County Council Introduction 9am
• Keynote speech by Allie Renison, IOD 9:20am
• Panel session 1 – How the Rules May Change 9:50am
• Break & networking 10:50am
• Panel session 2 – Have you Brexitproofed your business? 11:20am
• Close, lunch, networking and tours of the Aviation Academy 12:30pm
Buffet breakfast and lunch will be provided. We hope you can make it.
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
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“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.”
This Business Builder webinar is one of a series of five being run in partnership with the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk. Visit BIPC Norfolk to find out about the free and low-cost support they offer to start-ups and small businesses in Norfolk
If you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business every day. Even in such uncertain times, you never know when the opportunity to support others may arise, so it is important to be able to explain your business quickly and simply.
Join the NatWest Business Builder team as we break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts. You’ll come away with a clear understand around what to put in and leave out and how to structure for maximum impact. We’ll give you all the tools, tips and hints for you to crack on with writing a pitch you’re confident in and proud of straight away. We’ll also share some great practical tips when pitching to an audience of 1 or 100.
England’s Coast is an exciting new marketing and booking tool delivered by the National Coastal Tourism Academy. It’s designed to increase the number of international visitors to the English coast and is aimed specifically at German, Dutch and French visitors.
Its new interactive video technology allows holidaymakers to create their own itineraries and book direct with coastal businesses via an itinerary builder, but the scope of the project also targets the travel trade through independent and group itineraries. You can visit the website here.
To explain more about England’s Coast, we’re holding two free workshops on Tuesday 15th May at Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham – starting with refreshments at 10:30am and 2:00pm.
Register now to book your space on the morning session, and find out more about attracting international visitors to your business!