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After a years’ study and an interview with a panel of industry experts, Richard Chatten has been awarded the qualification, bolstering the already highly experienced and qualified team at the Norwich based Support Centre. Richard is the third member of staff at TaxAssist along with Karl Sandall CEO and David Paulson Senior Manager UK & International Franchise Development to gain the qualification.
QFP is the only nationally recognised qualification specific to the franchising industry. It signifies a highly developed level of expertise and experience in franchising and a thorough understanding of its complexities, ethical standards and best practices.
Unlike membership of the British Franchise Association (bfa), the QFP is specific to an individual and not to a company. It’s a recognition of a personal level of commitment, time and continuous professional development by a member of the franchising community.
Karl Sandall CEO of TaxAssist Accountants comments; “Many congratulations to Richard for his hard work and dedication in gaining the QFP qualification. Richard has only been with TaxAssist Accountants for a year, having joined us in 2015 following seven years at a leading international franchise consultancy and publishing company, but in that time his passion and commitment to TaxAssist and franchising has been clear. His work is of an exception level and he has delivered absolutely first class levels of support to our Master Franchisees as they have worked to establish the TaxAssist brand in their territories.
“Richard’s qualification bolsters an already very experienced team at TaxAssist who have been growing the TaxAssist brand internationally and I look forward to working with Richard as we expand further into Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA.”
Our Founder, Simon Wingfield, has volunteered to be a
Trained Mentor on the Digital Boost Scheme. He has already started mentoring (pro
bono) via this scheme.
Digital Boost is a movement that is on a mission to
‘…democratise business support and ensure that no small business or charity
fails because they couldn’t get expert support’. Access to support is one of
the biggest barriers facing businesses when they are looking to start or grow
their businesses. Volunteer mentors provide a free lifeline to small
businesses; it is both free and easily accessible.
Simon commented: ‘Having obtained my ILM Level 5 Effective
Coaching and Mentoring accreditation last year and my ILM Level 7 accreditation
this year, I am motivated to support UK SMEs via Digital Boost. This follows my
continuing support for businesses and individuals with the Enterprise Nation
and Institute of Directors mentoring schemes that I participate in’.
We were thrilled to be an exhibitor at this year’s Talking Technology, an annual event hosted by Norfolk Chamber focusing on ‘Unlocking Digital Growth’. Each year the event aims to develop the use of digital skills and innovative technologies in business to boost productivity and profitability. This year’s speakers were both national and local specialists on the subjects of Big Data, Cyber Security and Business Growth.
On the subject of Big Data we heard from John Fagan from Axon Vibe and Simon Thompson from BT. John covered the evolving mobile era and the way we socialise and maintain relationships. He also touched on The Internet of Things and Wearable Tech era advancing. Simon spoke about his expertise in leading a team of research scientists developing next generation approaches to Big Data infrastructures, Data Analytics for Big Data sets, Novel Test and Diagnosis and Social Physics.
Next up was the importance of Cyber security. Joe Cooksey worked alongside Barclay’s fraud team and utilised their findings to help customers understand the importance of Cyber Security and to identify the changes they needed to make to improve it. Joe challenged how many of us were actually secure and it was really surprising to see just how many of the audience use one of the top ten passwords and would click on an unknown link!
Paul Maskall was the cybercrime Security Advisor and Coordinator for both Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. He was in charge of the Prevent, Protect and Prepare agenda of the UK Serious and Organised Crime Strategy. He articulated that his primary objective was to engage with businesses and deliver cyber security advice to both them, the safeguarding community and the public.
The final subject was Business growth. We heard from Venetia Scott-Dalgleish telling the Airbnb story, how it started and how it had grown. Venitia was working particularly to grow and develop the host community outside urban areas in the UK.
Lastly was Tom Haczewski of The User Story. Tom gave a short exploration of UX principles and how they might help businesses see the light, using research and heuristics to develop an unbiased view of their services. Remember, Tom said, “Check yo self (and yo users) before you wreck yo self.”
As if we hadn’t learnt enough, there were further workshops. ‘Getting Seen Online’ by Jonathan White from Traded Network was the first of the day. Jonathon offered his expertise in helping businesses to gain a better online presence.
The second was ‘E-Commerce’ by Alex Tosh from Creative Sponge. Alex identified 10 practical ways to maximise sales online – all the way from engagement and the customer journey through to product promotion.
The third was ‘Website Analytics’ by Darren Lawes from Conversion House. Darren guided listeners through how to find problems on their website that may be slowing down the sales process. He also explained the biggest opportunities for improvement.
Lastly was ‘Building Mobile Apps and the Benefits an App Can Bring to your Business’ by Neil Garner from Thyngs. Neil and his team created the talking tech app that allowed attendees to scan the QR codes at each exhibitor’s stand and reveal a giveaway/prize with a scratchy reveal box. Doesn’t everyone love a scratchy reveal box?
Overall a fabulous day for seeing some old faces, making some new connections and learning more about a number of techy topics. I would also like to say congratulations to Charlotte Hubbard from Norwich Print Solutions for winning our luxury Norfolk hamper! Also well done to Aaron Fickling Director of Laszlo Creative, Neil Garner Director of Thyngs and Barnaby Greenfield, son of Sarah and Chris from Bright Yellow Marking in winning one of our signed Software Development Books. Thank you everybody for taking part.
Thank you to Jill at the Space and all staff at the Norfolk Chamber.
Three recruitment consultants from Ipswich completed a seven-mile, mud-filled race, complete with 30 different gruelling obstacles, yesterday (Sunday 16 October) in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.
Paul Sheldrake, Kelly Earl and Gabrielle Wright, who all work at the Pure Ipswich office, took part in the tenth annual Suffolk Whole Hog race as part of the professional recruitment agency’s own 10thanniversary campaign,#Ipswichbig10.
#Ipswichbig10 has been set up to mark a decade since the Ipswich office first opened and the team has pledged to take part in, or organise, a series of different events to raise money for 10 different local charities throughout 2016. The intrepid trio were the latest Pure team to brave a challenge in aid of the anniversary campaign, and they really did go the whole hog. They chose to take on the toughest of the two races, held at Wantisden Valley in Woodbridge, and signed up for the Boss Hog race: two miles longer and with ten more obstacles than the standard Whole Hog route. All three ended up crawling under cargo nets, sliding through muddy bogs, climbing up steep banks and walls, and wading through rivers to complete the course.
Paul Sheldrake, manager at Pure Ipswich office, said: “We all took part last year, so we thought we’d know what to expect. But it was far colder and a whole lot muddier than before. There was a really strong wind and about half way around the course it absolutely pelted it down. Luckily we were at least in the first wave of runners. I can’t imagine what it would have been like once we’d all run through and churned up the ground even more. However, the sense of achievement felt at the end of events like this always makes up for any discomfort along the way!”
Five pounds from every runner’s entry fee is donated to the St Elizabeth Hospice. The Pure team also looked to raise further sponsorship money and have so far collected an extra £200. St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people in Suffolk with a progressive illness. It provides specialist support wherever it is required, whether at home, in the community or at the Hospice.
Other local charities which have already benefited from Pure’s 10-year-anniversary campaign include: The Papworth Trust, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, East Anglian Air Ambulance, St Helena’s Hospice, Brightstars and Ormiston Families. Further charity events already confirmed as part of the #IpswichBig10 anniversary campaign include Paul Sheldrake and Gabrielle Wright putting on their running shoes once again to take part in the Adnams Southwold 10k Charity Run in November.
TEKPRO Australian Distributor McCabe Engineering Secures large contract for Samplex CS90 Bulk Samplers from SunRice.
Melbourne, Australia:
McCabe Engineering, the official Australian distributor for UK-based TEKPRO Ltd., is proud to announce a major order for a large number of Samplex CS90 bulk samplers from leading Australian food company, SunRice.
This significant contract marks the beginning of a long-term arrangement between McCabe Engineering and SunRice, reinforcing the commitment of both companies to quality, efficiency, and innovation in agricultural and food processing operations.
The Samplex CS90, manufactured entirely in the UK by TEKPRO, is renowned for its precision, reliability, and robust design, making it the preferred choice for bulk sampling in grain, food and feed production. This order represents a strategic investment by SunRice, to enhance their quality assurance processes across their Australian operations.
“We are delighted to support SunRice, with this long-term supply of Samplex CS90 units,” said Andrew McCabe, Managing Director for McCabe Engineering. “As the official distributor for TEKPRO in Australia, we are committed to supplying and delivering world-class sampling solutions that meet the evolving needs of the agricultural and food sectors.”
TEKPRO’s Samplex range continues to raise the benchmark for sampling technology worldwide, and this partnership underscores the growing demand for high-performance equipment in the Australian market.
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By choosing Brave
Futures as your Charity of the Year, you will play a vital role in providing
specialist support services for children and young people who have suffered
sexual abuse.
What is a
Charity of the Year?
Charity of the
Year is a partnership where your company selects a charity to support for 12
months, working together to raise funds and awareness.
It can be lots
of fun and will engage, and educate your employees
Why Partner
with Brave Futures?
Your employees and your business will become a vital part in supporting
vulnerable children and young people throughout Norfolk.
Your support can
raise much-needed awareness and resources, ensuring that
more children and young people receive the support they need to progress from
victim to survivor.
Supporting our
charity gives your team the chance to get involved in a meaningful cause that
makes a real difference, be that volunteering your time, partaking in a
sponsored event or organising a fundraising event within your workplace.
This year, by popular demand, Adnams have launched a new Corporate Christmas Gifts service.
Packed full of Adnams quality and loveliness, the gift boxes are a great way to thank business colleagues, suppliersor clients.
Adnams offer a totally hassle-free service. Simply choose the gift boxes you’d like and Adnams will deliver them to any mainland UK address. They can also add a little note to give your gifts that personal touch.
There are four gift boxes to choose from including Beer, Bubbly or Gin, and there’s even a gift box with no bottles of alcohol in at all.
For more information, please contact the Adnams gifts team on T: 01603 613243 or email [email protected]. Also please find pdf attached.
(To ensure your gifts arrive in time, you will need to place your order no later than 1st December 2016)
The beautiful Indian Summer only means one thing – more time outdoors!
We know that we at the BBA offices aren’t the only ones taking every opportunity to be outside in the last of the summer rays.
More time outdoors means even more views of out outdoor digital advertising screens!
Horning Ferry Marinareacted to the unseasonable weather took out an additional months advertising with us and want to offer you 10% off. Just another example of the endless possibilities and easily adaptable advertising opportunities opened up by DOOH.
If you still haven’t tried digital advertising for your business, give us a call or message and speak to one of the team about how we could benefit you.
Paul Robinson Partnership (uk) LLP are pleased to announce that Andrew Smith has become a Partner at the Practice, alongside Bruce Hart and Simon Nicholas. The Practice has been running for over 40 years and Andrew has built strong relationships with local businesses for the past 20 years. Having been an Associate for the last 8 years, it with great pleasure that he is now a Partner. Andrew says,
‘I’ve always valued the faith and support the partners have given staff allowing everyone to work to their strengths on all types of projects, whether it be a contemporary architectural brief, interior design or technical detailing. This has allowed me to enjoy running all types of projects, especially in recent years developing my conservation remit. Alongside Bruce and Simon I intend to encourage and drive this and help to build upon our architectural portfolio with our strong national workload in the holiday and leisure industry’ .
The Practice continues to look to the future, working with Clients nationally on projects ranging from holiday and leisure to commercial and retail.