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…but were afraid to ask.

Selling a business is a once-only opportunity to realise the value of a lifetime’s work.

We will start the masterclass by considering some of the steps we can take to really improve the potential value of a business – and look at some of the commonly recommended window-dressing that, frankly, makes little difference. We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Harding, who will share his experience as both an acquirer and seller of around £500,000,000 worth of businesses.

The Speakers:

Richard Ross has 20 years’ experience advising clients on exit strategies, typically at retirement. He has an MBA from UEA and his dissertation looked at the SME ownership transfer market with particular emphasis on retaining value and momentum post-sale.

Nick Harding led an MBO team in a £26m deal in 1996. Through a series of acquisitions he built a business that was eventually sold for £180m (9 times EBITDA) in 2007, delivering a 400% return to shareholders. He then established a new business, funded by taking control of an AIM cash shell and built this by a series of acquisitions before selling in 2012 for £80m. Along the way he has used pretty much every funding option available, from fairly straightforward bank borrowing, through Venture Capitalists to floating on public markets. You can read more about Nick’s experience here.

Please note that there are two masterclasses on the day available for sign up:

8:15-10:30

12:15-2:30

The Masterclass will last 2 hours with questions. It will be of interest to people who have sold, or are thinking of selling, a business or who have benefited from a large inheritance and their advisers.

Refreshments will be available.

At our 2019 masterclasses we are also encouraging attendees to make a donation to our sponsored charity. There is no charge for the Masterclass, but you may like to consider a donation of £20 to the Ormiston Families MPower projects that supports parents who have had a child taken into care. In 2018 we were chuffed to hand over a cheque for more than £6,000, more than half of which had been raised from these Masterclasses.

The linked article below gives an outline of the incredible work of Alison and everyone at Ormiston Families on the project;

https://www.chadwicks.co.uk/articles/ormiston-families-mpower-project/

Who should attend?

Business owners and company directors interested in business growth and achieving maximum sale value in the future.

Where and when?

Tuesday 21 March 2017 St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4TP

Booking information

There is no charge for attending this event, however spaces are limited. Each business clinic session is for up to 45 minutes.

For further information regarding this event please contact [email protected]

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with an adorable introduction to romantic cartooning, even if you’ve never sketched before…

In this fun-packed two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to transform simple shapes into charming Valentine’s characters. We’ll explore romantic favourites discovering what makes each one perfectly suited for your own handmade Valentine’s cards.

We’ll unlock techniques for creating a range of expressions that bring warmth and affection to your lovable creations. Your characters will flutter, blush, and spread Valentine’s magic across the page!
No previous artistic experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and a heart full of creativity. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence to create your own Valentine’s cartoon cards to send to loved ones, making this February 14th extra special.

As a bonus, you’ll receive a PDF containing all the exercises from the workshop, so you can practice and perfect your romantic drawing techniques at home.

Perfect for anyone wanting to add a personal touch to their Valentine’s greetings, creative explorers, or those looking for a heartwarming creative escape. The workshop is filled with friendly guidance, practical tips, and plenty of love-filled fun.

So grab your pencils and join us for some Valentine’s cartooning magic!

Tutor: Rob Middleton has taught adults how to draw cartoons online and in person in both the UK and Japan. He also does freelance cartooning for businesses, and plays the trumpet from time-to-time…

Programmed in partnership with the Sir John Hurt Film Trust.

https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00017425/valentine-s-cartoon-workshop?filter=

“How to make business fun, fulfilling and financially rewarding in 2017”

Part 2: Invest in yourself

What are Larking Gowen Business Breakfasts?

A friendly and informal forum for local business owners.  A chance to discuss ideas and gain inspiration from other like-minded people on how to make a business more profitable.

When and where?

7.30am for 8.00am start – 9.30am close

Wednesday 24 May 2017 – Barnham Broom Hotel, Norwich

Free of charge for your first attendance, then £25.00.

Due to the popularity of these events, places are limited to two representatives per business.

Missed the first seminar?

No problem.  You don’t need to have attended the previous event to join in this and future sessions.

For further information contact Debbie Ware at Larking Gowen.  

Email: [email protected]   Telephone: 01603 723644

To book your free place, please email [email protected]

With the swathes of changes coming in the employment law world, now is the time to ensure your business is prepared, compliant, and in the know. In this session our expert team will share their practical insights and tips to help you get ahead and prepare your business best for what is to come, along with a lowdown on the latest updates on the Employment Rights Bill. 

As well as an overview, the session will include an interactive Q&A so that all attendees can quiz our experts in the Employment Team about how best to plan for and manage the upcoming changes to their advantage.

Please RSVP to Rhiannon Bond ([email protected]) by no later than Thursday 3 April 2025.

Working together with RenewableUK (RUK), GENERATE, East Wind and other developers with projects in our region, we are delighted to bring back our renowned in- person event format for 2022.  

Thursday 27 October: To kick-off the first day we have an amazing opportunity for you to visit some of the region’s leading businesses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. We are also hoping to include vessel tours – dependent on availability at time of visit.  Places are limited so we would encourage early booking.

08:30: Join us for breakfast at Orbis Energy, Lowestoft

09:00: Trip 1 – Lowestoft: ABP, Power Park, Orbis Energy

10:00: Workshop 1 

12:00:  Lunch at Orbis – sponsored by Virginia Beach

13:00: Trip 2 – Great Yarmouth Port, Equinor control room and O&M base plus GYBC’s site for the new O&M hub – led by GYBC

13:15: Workshop 2

Workshops will include:

Workshop 1: Marine Supply Chain Opportunities in big Offshore Wind with 4C Offshore – delivered by Generate 

Workshop 2: Opportunities in the Top Global Offshore Wind Markets – delivered by 4C, DIT, Generate with a Case Study provided by Virginia Beach

Join us within the beautiful setting of Ivy House Country Hotel, Oulton Broad, for our conference dinner, sponsored by Associated British Ports.

Start your evening with pre-dinner drinks kindly provided by our sponsor Coast Offshore followed by a three-course meal prepared by Ivy House Hotel’s Michelin trained Head Chef.

Dinner will be followed by an address from an industry-led speaker – watch this space for more details! To give you an indication of what to expect, in previous years we have enjoyed thought-provoking and topical after-dinner speeches from figures including Doug Parr, Chief Scientist and Director at Greenpeace, and Ed Gillespie, an environmental campaigner and green entrepreneur

This event gives you the chance to network with industry colleagues in a relaxed setting and provides the perfect opportunity for your company to host a table to entertain your key corporate clients and guests.

Today we move to the panel sessions to encourage your collaboration and engagement on the key topics we currently face in the industry in our region.

08:30: Join us for breakfast 

09:00: Opening and welcome  –  Martin Dronfield, EEEGR

 09:10: Political Landscape and Policy – Peter Aldous, Conservative MP for Waveney

09:30: Offshore Wind Cluster Showcase – hosted by East Wind and Emma Toulson, OWIC Cluster Lead

 An introduction to East Wind, the East of England’s Wind Cluster, and an opportunity to explore how collectively we are helping to accelerate progress towards 50GW by 2030

 11:00: East of England Offshore Wind Project Updates – SPR; Equinor; Vattenfall; RWE; Orsted

Hear the latest updates on major offshore projects in the East of England:  SPR EA Hub; Equinor Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions; Vattenfall Boreas and Vanguard; RWE North Falls and Five Estuaries; Hornsea 3

12:15: Young People and Skills in the East of England – hosted by SfE; Opergy

Here we will be looking at the OWIC / RUK Skills report and the OREC FOW Skills Report and will hear from a variety of young energy professionals working in the region

13:00: Holistic Marine Developments in the SNS – presented by Johnathan Reynolds, Opergy; Andrew Gill/Jon Rees, Cefas; Phil Durrant, MarineSpace; Will Apps, Crown Estate

14:00: Thanks, Closing and Lunch – Sponsored by Virginia Beach 

Love what we’re doing for Wind Week? Then why not join us as a sponsor?

We already have a number of fantastic sponsors onboard but some additional opportunities that can boost your presence and voice at Wind Energy Week 2022 are still available.

View Sponsorship details here!

With thanks to our sponsors so far

Ticket Break Down

Wind Week Conference ticket – This gives you access to Friday’s conference only. This includes breakfast and lunch

Workshops ticket – This gives you access to all of the workshops on Thursday only. This includes breakfast and lunch

Lowestoft tour ticket – This gives you access to the tour of Lowestoft in the morning only. This includes breakfast and lunch.

Great Yarmouth tour ticket – This gives you access to the tour of Great Yarmouth in the afternoon only. This includes breakfast and Lunch.

Two day ticket – This gives you access to one of the tours on the Thursday, all of the workshops and the conference on the Friday. This includes breakfast and lunch on both days.

Images provided by EEEGR

Resilience is generally understood as someone’s ability to take on pressure in a positive way and recover quickly from adversity. Being resilient means we typically have a set of skills that can be learnt and developed; including cognitive, behavioural and emotional responses.

At this Lunch & Learn we explore how to recognise and build resilience in individuals and organisations.

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NGC) offers a comprehensive, yet approachable introduction to the key elements of workplace health and safety. It is ideal for anyone who has responsibility for the wellbeing of others as part of their role, or who is already working within the health and safety profession.

Widely respected across all industries, the NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate provides a strong and steady foundation for a rewarding career in health and safety. It supports you in developing the knowledge and confidence to help create working environments where people feel safe, supported and able to do their best.

Content Details

Education Level: Level 3 | Study: 10 days + assessment | Tuition Period: 18 months

Course Content

Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety (2nd to 6th March – 5 days)

• How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
• Managing risk – understanding people and processes
• Why we should manage workplace health and safety
• Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Assessed by a question paper exam (one 20-mark question and ten 8-mark questions)

Unit NG2: Risk assessment (13th April to 17th April – 5 days)

• Physical and psychological health
• Chemical and biological agents
• General workplace issues
• Musculoskeletal health
• Work equipment
• Electricity
• Fire

Costs from £1,764 (inc VAT)