The Eastern Daily Press has named The TaxAssist Direct Group as a finalist in the Large Business category in the Norfolk Business Awards.
The annual Eastern Daily Press Business Awards are a celebration of business success within the Eastern Region. All the entries have been rigorously analysed, after the finalists were interviewed as part of the process to help inform the final decision as to who will be named winner next month.
Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executive of The TaxAssist Direct Group, said: “To even make the shortlist is a huge honour, and highlights the stature of our business which has grown so successfully since its inception in Norwich in 1995. We now have more than 250 franchised areas across the UK, Ireland and Australia, with the network servicing over 84,000 clients with a combined fee bank of more than £55.4 million.
“We moved to new premises 5 years ago and last year doubled the size of our office on the prestigious Broadland Business Park to cope with demand from our fast-growing franchise network. We plan to recruit further new employees this year, as new support lines to our global franchisee network are added. We are also progressing well with plans to launch in Canada and USA in 2020.”
Richard Porritt, Business Editor of The Eastern Daily Press, said of the finalists: “These are the firms that are driving our region. These are the firms on the edge of innovation that will change all our lives. These are the firms making a difference.”
Award winners will be announced at the Norfolk Showground Arena on Thursday, 21st November by the host, star of film and television, James Nesbitt. Further information about the awards can be found here.
Do you understand the role of HMRC, rules of origin and Intra-EC trade? Understanding complicated customs procedures is vital to help save you time and money when importing and exporting goods.
This half day course will provide you with the information you need to be able to understand how to comply with customs and the procedures in place.
Aims: • To understand the role of HMRC, the rules of origin and Intra-EC trade • Understand key pieces of information on a customs entry and what they mean • Know why it is essential that goods are classified correctly and who is responsible • How to work out the VAT and Duty to be applied to your import • Be able to explain ‘free circulation’
Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for anyone involved in the export or import process such as; accounts, purchasing / buyers, freight forwarders, shipping, goods inward staff and many more
Testimonials “Very detailed and informative course. The trainer was more than happy to answer all of my questions at the end.”
“All aspects of the subject were covered. I would definitely recommend this course to a colleague.”
“Great course – the trainer is very passionate and knowledgeable.”
Cancellation Policy 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days the full fee is payable.
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.
This programme is funded by the UK Government, and delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs.
The Digital Growth Grant Ecosystem Partnership Programme aims to boost the growth of UK tech start-ups and scaleups for the next two years. Successful applicants will access an ecosystem connecting them to business growth experts through dedicated programmes and mentoring.
The Digital Growth Grant objectives are defined as:
Deliver support services to the digital sector, particularly in transformative/emerging technologies. These services should address key challenges faced by a wide range of tech companies from the seed funding stage to series A/B, their first or second round of financing.
Grow regional support networks for tech startups and scaleups. Activities should deliver concrete improvements in three areas: investment, innovation and business growth. Support should be tailored to local needs and tech specialisms, and should be developed in partnership with local bodies and existing tech groups.
Ensure founders and firms can access digital entrepreneurship and investment readiness training, with tailored advice to help develop their skills to start and grow a tech business
Clearly signpost startups and scaleups to existing initiatives in the private and the public sector across the UK that can help them access finance, talent and markets.
The programme is backed by a £12 million UK government grant. There is a minimum request of £50,000 per application, which must be fully utilised and funded activity must have been completed by March 2024.
The Attleborough office of Chartered Accountancy and Tax Specialists M+A Partners is delighted to have started 2024 with a promotion in its senior team.
Jemma Jackson has been promoted to Accounts and Tax Manager. Jemma joined the M+A team in 2020 in the role of Accounts and Tax Assistant Manager, building on her knowledge as an accounts and taxation specialist and working with a broad spectrum of clients.
Jemma has over 20 years’ experience in practice and will continue to develop her client portfolio, working with sole traders and owner managed businesses through to larger companies.
Jemma commented “I am excited about the future opportunities that come with my role as Manager and look forward to working with the rest of the team to ensure we are best placed to support individuals and businesses within our region.”
Partner, Mary-Anne Sargeant commented “Jemma’s promotion is testament to her hard work and commitment and reflects our ethos to encourage career development and progression within the firm. We wish Jemma every success in her new role.”
Can’t get your head around preference and non-preference origin? When it comes to the rules of origin it is easy to get confused.
This half day course will take a detailed look at the rules of origin and will provide you with clarity. This course also makes you aware of the differences between the two rules of origin. Aims: • Have a clear understanding of the differences between preference and non-preference origin • Understand the rules determining preference rules of origin • Have an understanding of the percentage rules and how to apply it • Know the different types of origin • Know where you can go for help and identify sources of information
Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for anyone involved in the export or import process such as; accounts, purchasing / buyers, freight forwarders, shipping, goods inward staff and many more.
Testimonials “Very knowledgeable speaker who was able to incorporate real life scenarios to add depth to my learning.”
“Things became a lot clearer. I now have a better understanding of the procedures involved and documents that may be required. “
Cancellation Policy 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days the full fee is payable.
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.
This year’s Thetford Business Awards were launched on October 19, with representatives from Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Chamber of Commerce as well as the town’s mayor and its sponsors attending.
The awards are run by owner of The Thomas Paine Hotel, Gez Chetal, chairman of Thetford Town Football Club Nigel Armes, and his mother and a former mayor and councillor of the town, Sylvia.
Gez said: “The awards mean the world to me, my family and our founders and we now have more than 100 local businesses involved – it makes me emotional to see what we have achieved with these awards.”
Do you know what an Incoterm is and which one you should use for your export? Used in sales contracts worldwide, Incoterms define the risks and responsibilities of a buyer and seller in an international sales contract.
A new version of Incoterms has been published in September 2019 for implementation in January 2020 and we have arranged for an update course to make the latest information available. The Incoterms® Rules are an essential business tool for international trade because they define the risk and cost responsibilities of each party when arranging loading/unloading of the goods, delivery, import export clearance and freight contracts. They may be used in contract negotiations, as a checklist for buyers and sellers and as a framework for international and domestic sales contracts.
What does it cover?
Introduction to Incoterms – what they are? what do they do?
The purpose of Incoterms
Incoterms® 2020
The structure and layout
The importance of understanding when delivery takes place and how that impacts on the transfer of risk between seller and buyer
Practical issues around Incoterms® – the pros and cons
Negotiating Incoterms
Who Should Attend? Anyone who is involved in International Trade such as: accounts, purchasing/buyers, freight forwarders, shipping, goods inward staff to name a few.
This full day course looks at the Incoterms® Rules will consider the general features of the rules and will examine each one. The principal differences between old and new rules and changing obligations of the parties will be highlighted.
Testimonials “Very good course. The speaker was well informed and helpful.”
“Well explained course. All my questions were answered. “
“Very informative. I even purchased a copy of the Incoterms book from the Chamber!”
Cancellation Policy 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days the full fee is payable.
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.
Game for good this Spring and make your positive impact on local children, young people and families!
With our estimates suggesting that 3-4,000 young people are at risk of homelessness across Norfolk and Suffolk, you can get involved and make a real impact on young people in your community!
Taking place between 22nd April and 5th May, we are looking for local businesses to get collaborate with us through Gaming for Good! Whether you join The Benjamin Foundation for a gaming tournament, organise a monopoly marathon, take part in a 5-a-side football tournament, you can choose how you want to play!
By getting involved in Gaming for Good you can collaborate with The Benjamin Foundation and make a difference in your local community. A charity for children, young people and families, we supported over 3,000 individuals last year, and with your support, we can continue our vital work!
Negotiation is something that everyone does every day. It happens within all business areas, internal & external, e.g. within a team or with a customer and/or a supplier. Sometimes people do not know that negotiation is happening until it has happened.
Very few people in business have had any training on the ‘how to’ of negotiation. In this 60 minute session you will learn to become more comfortable and prepared when negotiating, and therefore better outcomes can be achieved.
Interactive and fun, this session provides all attendees a great opportunity to practice negotiating. There will be two different types of negotiations during the workshop.
Additionally, this session provides all those who attend the opportunity to interact, ask questions, learn more about how to negotiate better and improve their skills.
AIMS
Most people do not manage a negotiation, the negotiation manages them.
Participants will leave with insights and tools that will help them to become better prepared and be better able to participate in a negotiation. When you are better prepared likelihood is you are more effectively and efficiently.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Many people find that negotiating is an uncomfortable position to be in and they avoid negotiation as this is seen as confrontational. This session will help you to understand why you are uncomfortable and what you can do to become more comfortable and prepared.
Be better prepared to negotiate.
Help participants to become more comfortable with negotiating.
Understand why you do not get what you want, when currently negotiating.
Walkaway point – why you need to know this before the negotiation commences.
Opening point – why you need to know this before the negotiation commences.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This educational session is suitable for business owners, sole traders, managers of people, buyers, sales people, sales managers, sales directors, HR and finance professionals.
Anyone who negotiates anything with anyone will find value in attending this workshop. If you wish to manage a negotiation and not let a negotiation manage you.
BIO ABOUT TREVOR BURFIELD
From Pepsi to Goodyear, Trevor Burfield has learnt the art of selling and built a successful international career on winning with the customer. After three decades of selling he’s now applying his knowledge and skills to developing talent in a range of organisations. He’s built a reputation for being an engaging and energetic trainer. Over 1,000 sales professionals have now benefited from Trevor’s coaching, mentoring and guidance.
Trevor’s experience spans selling to customers ranging from corner shops to global giants such as Toyota and General Motors. His expertise in customer relations, mastering complex negotiations and delivering customer service excellence means he is now in demand as a trainer, specialising in building sales capability across a range of diverse organisations.
His focus on win-win outcomes is driven by the mindset of defining key differentiators and how to maximise revenue.
He calls this “Managing a Negotiation”.
As a proud East Anglia based business professional, Trevor is looking forward to a fast paced, enlightening workshop exchanging knowledge and tips with fellow local entrepreneurs and businesses.
TESTIMONIALS:
After attending negotiation courses organised by and given by Trevor I can honestly say that it has changed my whole way of thinking and took me down a path I would never had trodden. I can wholeheartedly recommend the type of negotiation training that Trevor gives to really make an impact to whoever receives it.
Nick Steven-Jones (left) and Tom Burdett of Jarrolds (Image: Jarrolds)
Jarrolds has launched the Jarrolds Growth Fund in an effort to support local firms, with a pot of £100,000 released every year to Norfolk businesses looking to propel their growth.
Businesses will be able to apply for a share of the funding, with successful applicants also benefitting from specialist expertise from the Jarrolds team.
Nick Steven-Jones, chief executive, said: “We recognise the symbiotic relationship we have with Norfolk businesses.
“Our training business wouldn’t be what it is without the thriving community of organisations looking to develop their staff, our food hall wouldn’t be the same without the array of Norfolk produce from our talented suppliers and our new logistics arm wouldn’t have the growth we envisage without the continued wave of high quality goods leaving the county to other parts of the UK.
“The Growth Fund is a tangible commitment to invest in and help nurture growing businesses in Norfolk, through funding, access to a community of expertise and the window that Jarrolds can offer.”
Is your business ready now UK has left the EU? Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU?
If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently now that the UK has left the EU. There are new processes to follow and new forms to complete. We can help. Our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to accurately complete a simple customs declaration.
Audience
Anyone who needs an understanding of Customs regimes and how to complete a Customs declaration form. There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course content is based on the following topics:
• Introduction to Trade • Business Responsibilities • Export process • Import process • Valuation – explanation of the main methods and their application • Classification – determining the use of commodity codes • Using Customs Procedure Codes – use of appropriate CPCs • Export and import controls • Reliefs • Preferences • Customs simplified procedures – explanation of procedures and benefits
Course Objectives
• Demonstrate the gathering of information to complete a customs declaration using various example scenarios, covering both export and import, enabling learners to feel confident in their approach to their own declarations • Explore a number of typical problems and common errors when completing declarations, increasing their ability to apply best practice • Improve confidence and provide reassurance through an opportunity to bring specific questions or issues to the attention of the trainer
Assessment: no formal exam will be taken however delegates will get to complete simulated forms to ensure they can complete simple customs declarations correctly.
You may be eligible to claim up to 100% of the training course cost back from HMRC. You can find out more if your business is eligible, how to register and submit an application athttps://www.customsintermediarygrant.co.uk/
Each year, our Boom! Young Carers take a residential trip, helping them escape their day-to-day pressures in a fun and friendly environment! With plenty of activities planned, such as high ropes, canoeing and a trip to the theatre they will have the opportunity to forge new friendships and create amazing memories.
By donating or raising money through this campaign, you can make a direct impact and help us fund a residential trip for Boom! Hear from Alice, our Development Manager, on the importance of this annual trip:
“I love being able to take young people away on residentials as it’s through shared experiences such as these that we see them forge lasting friendships. By having this opportunity to go away for a couple of nights the Young Carers step outside of their comfort zone and build resilience and confidence to be themselves.”
For young people across Norfolk, Boom! Young Carers provides positive activities through specialist groups running throughout the year along with trips, visits and activities in school holidays. These groups develop confidence, independence and give the opportunity to try new experiences.
Want to make your impact and support our Boom! Young Carers? Get in touch with us at events@benjaminfoundation.co.uk to learn more about how your business can get involved.
