IP – An introduction to one of your company’s biggest assets
Intellectual Property or “IP” is an asset that often doesn’t get recognised let alone valued. The IP owned by your company may range from your company’s trading name to the brands used to sell your products to inventions and designs which are yet to be protected. IP is often perceived as being intangible but this is far from the truth. It is real and valuable.
We will explain how you can identify and protect your IP, how to stop competitors stealing your IP and when it has been stolen how you can take action for the damage caused.
Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2014 Venue: Norwich City College Skills Academy Address: St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4TP Time: 7.45 am – 10.00 am RSVP: by 4 June 2014
Christmas has arrived at Chantry Place Norwich with new lights, selfie spots and extended opening hours in November and December.
Chantry Place, home to brands including Apple, House of Fraser, Langleys, Lush, Rituals and Wagamama, is now decked out for Christmas with a ‘Trio of Twinkling Trees’ on Chantry Square, replacing the popular ‘tunnel of stars’ last year, plus an 8 metre Christmas tree and a Santa’s sleigh to sit in inside the Centre!
Visitors will also have even longer to shop as Chantry Place brings back Thursday late night shopping until 8pm throughout November and December, and selected retailers will also be trading until 8pm in December on Fridays and Saturdays (check chantryplace.co.uk). The Centre will close at 5pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on Boxing Day.
Paul McCarthy, general manager of Chantry Place, said: “It really has been a fantastic year for Chantry Place and we are ending the year on a high with the launch of our new Christmas lights, which also includes various reindeer to spot around the Centre – see if you can spot the one with the red nose! We can’t wait to see all the photos and smiles from everyone when they see Santa’s sleigh and walk through our wonderful gold trees on the Square. People are shopping earlier this year than ever before and we have gifts for everyone, from toys to perfume, beauty, chocolates, fashion, home and more. We also have more Christmas news to announce soon, including making 12 of our visitors Christmas wishes come true with our magical post box, plus support of a charity Christmas appeal, pop ups, retailer news and more.”
This year, Chantry Place has welcomed several new retailers including Rituals, Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, Laser Clinic and a Hotel Chocolat café.
For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.ChantryPlace.co.uk or follow chantryplacenorwich on social media.
Support the BUILD Charity by joining in the Whitlingham Walkathon for a registration fee of just £5 per person and get sponsored to walk, run or waddle the 2.25mile laps of the Whitlingham Lake.
The Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Exhibition (EAME) is your chance to become part of the vibrant, diverse and growing engineering and technology sectors which are shaping the future of the UK Economy.
Over 2 days EAME will showcase the the most exciting and innovative technology the East of England has to offer.
EAME is open to both the public and businesses and is free to attend with a ticket.
The Foundation Course; Your route to Core Business Knowledge
Four-month marketing courses, with One Group Study Day per month at our marketing training academy just outside Norwich, Norfolk.
Small, group training in a comfortable and confidential environment, where you can learn and develop. Every student also has personal 1-2-1 Mentoring time each month with the Principal Tutor as part of the Marketing Course.
Regular Peer Group Meetings; a chance to learn and develop with your fellow students. Practical, effective and sustainable learning, with proven results.”
NEWS: Members of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce are able to apply for Free Training Credits through the East Anglian Enterprise Initiative, supported by The PUSH Academy.
Do you sometimes feel confused about where to even start with your marketing? Are you ever anxious about not having a solid sales and marketing plan to follow? Do you know what Return on Investment you’re getting from your marketing? Do you wish you could find a practical way to get your business revved up for 2014?
The most valuable thing you can do for your business this year is to increase you knowledge and skills in the areas of Sales & Marketing. The two are fundamentally linked and yet so many business owners and managers leave this to chance.
This Foundation Course is designed to equip you with essential business know-how and practical application. Focusing on the areas of Sales & Marketing you will learn:
Tier One
Founding Principles of Marketing & Business Growth
Structure, Planning and Direction
Working with Budgets and Resource
Define Your Business & Build Your Proposition
Establish Your Marketing Assets
Brand Building vs. Direct Marketing
Establishing Customer Value
Permission Based Marketing
Understanding Social Media
Tier Two
Tier Two is designed to take you basic knowledge to the next level. In this part of the Programme you will learn advanced marketing Strategies and Tactics that will accelerate and multiply your results.
This Tier includes:
Integrating your Sales & Marketing Strategies
Synchronising Multiple Marketing Channels
Creating Leverage and Hyper-Leverage in your Marketing
How to Write Effective Sales and Marketing Copy
Understanding & Using PR
How to Joint Venture & Collaborate
This course has been acclaimed as a fast way to unlock vital business knowledge that will help you to focus on Sales & Marketing, working with a real plan, and with the objective of achieving your goals.
“I knew that I needed help with my marketing for my business. I’ve tried a lot of things in the past but never really had a plan. The PUSH Academy and Nial Adams in particular had come very highly recommended to me. So I decided to invest in myself and join the programme. I wasn’t disappointed!
“The training and support has been excellent, the whole course and material is so in-depth but not in a way that I couldn’t get to grips with it. Nial has a natural way of putting the content across in a relaxed and simplified manner that is easy to understand and grasp, but is still very effective.
“Since participating in this marketing course I have completely re-focused my business model and marketing plan and it has quite simply helped me to look at where my business is going and where I want to take it. The results so far have been very impressive!
“I would quite simply say that you, or your business, can’t afford NOT to be on Nial’s next Academy term because I can guarantee that if you put Nial’s methods to good use then your business will grow and benefit!
The new regulations require businesses to be able to supply correct & up to date information to consumers on what Allergens are in the foods being offered from that business.
This 2 hour seminar will give you the information you need to comply with the regulations namely;
-What Allergens are
– What Allergens are covered by the new regulations
– The importance of controlling Allergens at work
– The risk of giving false information – The risk of cross contamination of ingredients
The regulations apply to all businesses that supply all packed and non pre packed foods- Restaurants, canteens, deli’s, bars, events
Supplementry Information;
– Prerequisites: None – just enthusiasm! (well, and a completed booking form…)
– Cost: £47+ VAT- includes refreshments. You must complete a booking form as there is limited space
– Venue: Norwich
– How to book: Contact us (details below) for a booking form
– Course Tutor: Sarah Daniels & The RedCat Partnership have been providing Health & Safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 15 years. We have a reputation for delivering high quality, practical, effective and engaging training. Sarah has been involved in the team training Enforcement Officers (From Environmental Health & Trading Standards) with the Food Standards Agency and also working with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health on training resources & guides for businesses
Aim; To provide a thorough practical understanding of risk assessment, its legal and financial context and the main categories of accidents and ill health
Objectives; *Conduct risk assessments (with the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/ environments/issues)
*Organise and implement a risk assessment programme
*Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed
*Assist employers in meeting legal requirements and promote improved standards of health and safety within their organisation
Organisation
Duration; 1 day programme
Exam/Assessment; Assignment and self-evaluation, this qualification is Ofqual accredited
Cost; £275 + VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; A Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessments is needed.
Audience; Designed for anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments. For example; Supervisors, team leaders, engineers etc.
Our June breakfast is back to Thursday’s and takes place on the 5th June!
Following on from our successful May Breakfast with MP George Freeman we are back to the tried and tested format of a knowledge sharing speaker!
We will be joined by Lorna Burroughes of Thrive who will faciltate a session looking at the how’s and whys of effective Business Networking
Our time is valuable – we need to network wisely- there are many groups out there all vying for our time, cash and attention!
Booking is essential, places cost £15 plus VAT & include unlimited drinks, a buffet breakfast and the opportunity to network with 30 other business professionals.
The event is hosted by the RedCat Team & the team from the Mill Cafe Bare & Restaurant- so you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
The Ultimate Roadshow for Local Businesses: will demystify how to access Free Government Grants, Business Funding and Finance options including Crowd Funding, Free Training and Free Business Advice that is available to business owners within the New Anglia region.
Our aim is to deliver these events in area’s often overlooked, and where it is needed the most. Helping organisations of all shapes and sizes to unlock the growth potential within their businesses.
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have come together with the business improvement company, Business Shaper Group, to deliver 50 events, connecting 1000+ businesses across the LEP region.
Of value to both professional advisers and private clients, our seminars aim to give you a good introductory understanding of issues underpinning some of our more important financial decisions.
We will be running,free to attend, sessions at 8.30am, 12.30pm and 4.30pm at each venue.
Tuesday 1st July – Cambridge
Wednesday 2nd July – Norwich
Thursday 3rd July – Ipswich
The emerging science of Behavioural Economics is increasing our understanding of the way we make decisions. This knowledge is helping businesses develop more profitable models, regulators more effective controls and governments more efficient incentives.
This session will look at the theories underpinning the science and consider some of the more common decision errors. By the end of the seminar you will have a greater insight into the flaws in your own decision-making processes and those of the people around you.
Refreshments as well as a light breakfast, lunch or afternoon will be availible. These seminars are free to attend and places are limited so early booking is recommended.
Tuesday July 1st 2014 The Boardwalk Centre, Cambridge Research Park CB25 9PD Wednesday July 2nd 2014 Henderson Business Centre, Ivy Road, Norwich NR5 8BF Thursday July 3rd 2014 The Manor, Wherstead Park, Ipswich IP9 2BJ
For more information or to bookyour place please visit www.chadwicks.co.uk or call us on 01603 251687.
Richard is a skilled communicator whose interest and enthusiasm enlivens apparently mundane subjects, making for engaging, thought provoking and informative sessions.
Chadwicks are authorisedby the Solicitors Regulation Authority as external CPD providers. Each seminar will qualify for 1.5hours CPD as part of your accredited training requirement.
This course has been designed to refresh your Health and Safety Knowledge- to keep your Risk Management systems up to date
In essence the course will enable delegates to:
– Take a fresh look at what systems and procedures that are in place- are they fit for purpose?
– Review & revise Health and Safety Management
– Hear what’s current with H & S Enforcers- what are they focusing on?
– Dispel the Myths about Health and Safety-do not believe all that you read in the papers!
The subjects covered are:
1. Mapping the maze of Health & Safety Legislation- including topics such as Manual Handling, COSHH, Ergonomics and work equipment- and how it re-lates to your business
2. How to ensure that your Health and Safety Policy is Effective including communicating it
3. Are your Risk Assessments ‘Suitable & Sufficient’
4. Hot Topics- what are the Enforcing Authorities look-ing for- a focus on up to the minute issues inc re-cent changes / charging for visits
Prerequisites: None-just enthusiasm
Duration: One day programme ( 09:00 start-16: 30 finish )
Cost: £125 + VAT Includes all course materials, lunch and refreshments
Come along to our free session where we will show you how to make the most of the free resources available in libraries to help get your business started.