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The Government and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) remain committed to the “Making Tax Digital” project. This will result in more information being sent online to HMRC by businesses, employers, pension funds, banks and other associated institutions.

As announced in our recent Business News e-newsletter, M+A Partners will be hosting live webinars throughout 2017 to provide you with more information about “Making Tax Digital”. Linked to this we will also be covering Cloud Accounting, the different types that exist, and discussing the benefits of switching.

In the first webinar on 22 February we will be focusing on:

• Background to the changes
• HMRC’s vision for 2020
• The end of the Tax Return?
• Who is affected?
• Case Studies
• Digital Tools – Cloud Systems
• Government update January 2017

The webinar will start at 10am and is expected to last around 45 minutes.

All M+A Partners webinars are FREE, but spaces are limited, so book your place to avoid disappointment.

lizzie.craig@larking-gowen.co.uk

We’re delighted to announce dates for our next ‘Boost You’ six week online course.  

We’ve all heard so much about how important it is to lose weight and support our immune system in response to Covid 19 – and this six week online course will do just that!

We’ll be looking at a whole wealth of lifestyle changes we can put in place, and introducing you to the KETOGENIC lifestyle – you’ll learn about an eating plan that is not just about sustainable weight loss without hunger and cravings, but you’ll effortlessly transition to a healthy lifestyle and have increased energy. 

Following on from the launch of our first ‘Boost You!’ course and all the wonderful feedback from our delegates, we’re delighted to now be offering places on our next 6 week course which starts on the 17th October.  Places are limited to 8 per course.

• Weekly group webinar
• 1-2-1 weekly phone consultation
• Access to a closed Facebook page for daily recipes, tips, videos and interactive support
• Introducing you to and supporting you on the ketogenic lifestyle – the science, and why it works

£30 a week

ARE YOU INTERESTED?  CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE…

E: enquiries@wellbeinginternational.co.uk   01379 677335

www.wellbeinginternational.co.uk

To coincide with the launch of their new sustainable portfolios, Ralph and Emma from Face to Face Finance are inviting you to a FREE Zoom webinar where you can find out more about Sustainable Investing.

Sustainable investing and ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing has become increasingly popular. Many investors are keen to consider more than just the potential return on investment when weighing up their options. They want to know that they are investing in companies and assets whose beliefs and actions align with their own moral compass.

This webinar will take you through the basics and bust some of the common myths surrounding sustainable investing. You’ll also have the chance to ask your own questions.

Please register in advance for this virtual session using the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOCvqz0vHdGF2CrcTnzyw1jIcIYC4ExQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Butterflies is a Norfolk based organisation which creates coming of age groups for girls aged 9 – 14 years old and provides mentoring opportunities for girls aged 12 – 16 years old. The aim is to support girls as they journey through the often challenging prepubescent and puberty years.

Along this journey we:

• provide the girls with an understanding of reproductive anatomy.
• explore the physical and hormonal changes that are taking place, their purpose and their effects.
• assist the girls in exploring themselves, their relationships, their strengths, their areas for growth and development.
• aid the girls in seeing and tapping into their individual talents.
• help build confidence in who they are and how they express themselves.
• The Butterflies culture promotes acceptance and camaraderie amongst its members; whilst on this journey, the girls form strong bonds with each other and long term friendships.

This all takes place within a safe and welcoming environment. Please visit out website for more information: https://mybutterflies.org

We are currently accepting new members for our September Intake

OUR ANNUAL PROGRAMME DETAILS: https://mybutterflies.org/what-we-do/

BOOK NOW Limited places allocated on a first come first served basis.

Intellectual property in real life: How to be IP savvy

Our Bitesize Seminar on IP features a talk by life science specialist patent attorney Dr Robert Stephen, who will raise and discuss key questions around IP, such as:

• What do good and bad IP look like?
• How can open science and commercial confidentiality work together?
• What can you do to generate value from your IP?

Robert has worked in all areas of IP: he holds a PhD in molecular genetics from the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford and has worked as a patent attorney for GlaxoSmithKline. Today, he heads up life science at top law firmOlswang.

He has a particular interest in medical technologies, biopharma and other biotechnology, and will be available after the talk to discuss with you any questions you have about IP in life sciences.

About Bite Size Business Seminars

Developed in conjunction with Norwich Business School and a host of industry professionals, the Bite Size Business Seminars are ideal for businesses, researchers and students who are keen to engage but do not have time to attend long training courses.

Each session is focused on a specialist subject and provides the opportunity to gain insights and knowledge from industry experts. Seminars run on a fortnightly basis and can be booked on an individual basis.

Others titles in the series are:

• Leadership and Management
• Starting a Business
• Marketing
• Finance

All sessions are free of charge and benefit from free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

Contractor or an Employee? It’s time to find out…

For many years businesses have relied on “off-payroll” workers (contractors, consultants, freelancers etc.) as a feasible, and often cheaper, alternative to employees.

However, pending reforms to IR35 rules in the private sector, following their introduction to the public sector in 2017, mean that all businesses are having to reconsider whether these working relationships are likely to be classified as “disguised employment” by HMRC and indeed whether or not such working arrangements will continue to be financially viable from April 2020.

Following a number of recent high-profile court cases, HMRC is turning the screw on tax avoidance by Personal Service Companies (aka one-man bands) by shifting the responsibility for determining a contractor’s IR35 status to the end-client including the liability to operate PAYE when necessary.

This seminar will endeavour to explain all aspects of IR35. Everything from what IR35 is to the financial impact it could have on your business, no matter how small, ensuring you gain all the knowledge you need to take the necessary steps to prepare for HMRC’s new regime.

Who is this for?

This course is suitable for anyone working as a contractor, consultant, freelancer or another form of subcontracted support for another organisation, and companies who are using a lot of external contractors etc. Understanding whether the relationship is Contractor or Employee is highly important and ignorance is no longer a defence.

Agenda for the Day:

08:00 Doors Open – Registration, Breakfast Goods, Tea and Coffee

08:30 New Anglia Growth Hub – how can we help you? *

08:45 Contractor or Client or Employee or Employer? What is IR35 and what does it mean for businesses*

09:45 Summary and Group Q & A*

10:00 1-2-1 Discussion opportunities

11:00 Close

Total hours of *IDB (information, Diagnostic and Brokerage) delivery = 1hrs 30mins

About the Experts:

Glenn Savill – Aston Shaw

Glenn Savill is passionate about engaging local businesses to topics and advice that make a real difference to SMEs. He has been with the firm since graduating from university with an Accounting & Finance honours degree in 2009. Having become a fully qualified Chartered Certified Accountant in 2015, he is now known for his down-to-earth yet energetic personality which makes him the perfect person to deliver important advice in a manner that is understandable and valuable.

Lucy Churchill – Spire Solicitors

Lucy Churchill is an employment law specialist at Spire Solicitors LLP in Norwich. Lucy has spent the majority of her career advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, including employment status and “off-payroll” working arrangements. She is an engaging speaker, and her enthusiasm brings any topic to life.

FAQs

I want to book for more than one person from my company?

Due to the popularity of these events, we are usually only able to allow one person per company to attend. However on this occasion and due to the nature of the content more than one person will be possible. However, if the event becomes very popular we may ask for those with multiple tickets to give up additional space. We will try to avoid this though.

However, please email sue.simmons@newanglia.co.uk, if you wish a colleague to attend as well and if we have cancellations we will notify you immediately on a first-come, first-served basis to offer another ticket.

What are my parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is plenty of parking on site which should be free, please report to reception should there be any issues and inform them that you were with our event. Please park in the designated spaces only.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email sue.simmons@newanglia.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

You’re invited to join us for our five-part Insight Day webinar series, commencing on Thursday 10th September!

Running a business isn’t always easy at the best of times, and in the current climate it can be harder than ever. That’s why, after its success during lockdown, we’re bringing Insight Day back. This time, with a series of webinars that will help to support and assist with a variety of essential topics when it comes to digitally marketing your business.  

The first instalment is ‘Build your brand with Social Media Marketing’, where we’ll look at how social media works and how to maximise your business pages to get the best results. We’ll cover how to select the right channels for your business, how to optimise your profiles, and how to come up with content ideas, as well as how to set goals and understand what is and isn’t working. 

We’ll be running two sessions on the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can choose your preferred time upon registration.    

Find out more and book your place here.   

Join us to find out how your business can benefit from this exciting new tech

About this Event We are excited to announce our next step in making Norfolk the best connected rural county in the UK, as we officially launch our Norfolk and Suffolk Innovation Network, the largest public sector low-power wide-area network (LoRaWAN) deployment in the UK.

Norfolk businesses are already seeing the benefits from our industry-leading new sensor network which we’ll be officially launching on Tuesday 15 September.

Join us to hear from Norfolk County Council leader Cllr Andrew Proctor and our top technical experts to find out how we’re already helping businesses grow using this innovative tech, and how you can sign up and benefit from it, too.

This event will take place online, with a joining link updated here closer to the time.

If you have any questions, you can contact our innovation team by emailing in@norfolk.gov.uk

www.norfolk.gov.uk/digital

Bitesize Business Seminar

Successfully seeking finance

Centrum, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UG

Tuesday 14 February, 12:00 – 13:00

In this free lunchtime seminar on finance, investment firm executive, UEA lecturer and Anglia Capital Group director Andrea Finegan will address some of the key issues about raising money, such as:

• What do different investors look for in a business?
• What does a great pitch look like?
• What can you do now to prepare for later investment?

Andrea will be available after her presentations for any of your questions about financing the growth of your business or business idea.

Book your slot at this link https://bitesizefinancefebruary.eventbrite.co.uk or contact ahunter@hethelinnovation.com for more details.

About Bitesize Business Seminars

Developed in conjunction with Norwich Business School and a host of industry professionals, the Bitesize Business Seminars are ideal for businesses and researchers who are keen to engage but do not have time to attend long training courses.

Each session is focused on a specialist subject and provides the opportunity to gain insights and knowledge from industry experts.

Others titles in the series are:

• Leadership & Management- 03 March
• Starting a Business- 10 March
• Marketing- 05 May
• Intellectual Property – 19 May

All sessions are free of charge and benefit from free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.