Wellton Energy Limited is a newly formed sales and marketing outsourcing company that has over forty years combined experience within this sector. With experience and knowledge of a wide range of industries, the company has grown rapidly in the first 10 months of trading. The company currently employees 5 members of staff.
Director Andy McDowell said “We don’t concentrate on the big energy companies and brands. Our key objective is to offer our industry expertise to help small / medium sized businesses grow within the market, to enable them to develop and compete with larger companies. We also aim to help start up companies to enable them to get a good footing in the market.”
Mr McDowell continued “We have been trading successfully within Europe since our initiation, concentrating on the major energy generating regions. Initially our customer base was within the Middle East and South East Asia, however we are now working closely with several companies situated within the UK and Europe.”
As a growing business itself, Wellton Energy needs premises to accommodate the increasing size of the business. “We have moved premises a few times to meet the demands of the business and as our business grows, we will need a larger building, but currently, our building in Henderson Business Park is sufficient for our needs.”
One of the main challenges that companies face as identified in a recent Chamber survey is employing and managing their staff. Andy McDowell does not feel that they have a problem with the recruitment and management of staff. “When recruiting and training, we take into consideration the age and experience of our new staff and allocate our training and mentoring time around this,” says Andy. “Younger, less experienced staff receives more of our time to make sure that they are ready for independent work. It’s all about taking the right approach.”
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. The tone is relaxed but professional and discussion among the group is encouraged.
Richard is a skilled communicator whose interest and enthusiasm enlivens apparently mundane subjects, making for engaging, thought provoking and informative sessions.
For more information about the seminar content and to book a place visit www.chadwicks.co.uk
There will be two sessions, starting at 9.00 and 12.30, on each of the following dates:
We expect each seminar to last around an hour and a half with a further 30 minutes for questions and discussion.
A light lunch or breakfast will be available. The seminar is free of charge but places are limited.
There is ample free parking
While we would, of course, be delighted if you decided you would like to do business with us, the seminars are educational and informative rather than sales orientated.
Too find out more information or to book your place visit www.chadwicks.co.uk
Chadwicks are authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as external CPD course providers Each seminar will qualify for 1.5 hours CPD as part of your accredited training requirement.
ITV is looking for a business that feels strongly about the growing debate over companies such as Google paying little tax. This is for a News at 10 feature on Wednesday 10 February, ahead of Google and HMRC appearing before the Public Accounts Committee hearing on Thursday 11 February.
If you are comfortable speaking about this issue please get in touch with Allan Williams, Senior Press & Communications Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce. 020 7654 5812a.williams@britishchambers.org.uk
Join us for breakfast from 0830- 1030in the Start-up Lounge at City College Norwichto find out how our Digital Marketing andCreative Digital Media Apprenticeships can work for your business.
Much has changed since the Great Eastern Mainline Campaign business case was published in 2014: the new franchise is well underway with the imminent arrival of our new trains providing additional capacity; Greater Anglia is developing a new timetable; Local Authorities have updated their local plans; and Local Enterprise Partnerships have published revised economic growth strategies. There has also been changes in the way rail investment is allocated by Government.
To determine how this delivers against the ambitions of the Taskforce, New Anglia LEP are undertaking a refresh of the evidence base to identify what the investment priorities are for the Great Eastern Mainline and when these need to be delivered to fully realise the full potential of our region.
This free to attend rail conference provides an ideal opportunity to bring you up to speed with this work and how you can help support their renewed case for investment.
With key speakers, including MPs, businesses and the franchise operator Greater Anglia – this really is an opportunity to help shape our future direction and ensure that our campaign continues to achieve the outcomes that passengers and our economy need and deserve.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as we work together to continue the transformation of our railway.
Free, impartial business advice with a Genix business adviser. Whether you’re an established small business or just thinking of starting up we’re happy to help with advice and support.
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year, with cashflow and confidence dipping too according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL.
The report based on the responses of over 3,400 exporters, including those from Norfolk shows that one in five manufacturers (23%) and service firms (20%) saw their export order books decline in the first three months of the year – the highest for both since Q2 2017 when records began.
Two-thirds of exporting manufacturers said exchange rates were of greater concern to them than in the previous three months, reflecting sterling volatility ahead of the original Brexit deadline. Exporters continue to report considerable price pressures, which for manufacturers is mainly driven by the cost of raw materials.
According to the findings, exporters are reporting muted confidence in turnover in the coming year. Nearly a quarter of exporters reported a decrease in cashflow, a key indicator of the financial health of a business – also at its highest level since Q2 2017.
The BCC/DHL Trade Confidence Index, which measures the volume of trade documents issued by Accredited Chambers of Commerce for goods shipments outside the EU stood at 124.04, representing a fall of 1% on the quarter and 2.3% lower than the same quarter in 2018.
The results of the report paint a picture of tough trading conditions, and while the prospect of immediate changes to conditions due to Brexit have been postponed, fundamental questions about the future business environment remain unanswered. Clarity is also needed about the terms of trade exporters will face in many key markets around the world after the UK leaves the EU.
Nova Fairbank, Head of Policy for Norfolk Chambers of Commerce said:
“It’s been a trying time for many Norfolk exporters with uncertainty in the run up to the Brexit deadlines and continued trade tensions combining to flatten orders and confidence.
“The future relationship with Europe remains unresolved, but so too do the future terms of trade with many other important trading partners. Until the status of free trade agreements with third countries are clarified, Norfolk firms don’t know how their operations in all corners of the world will be affected when the UK leaves the EU in any transition period and beyond.
“Norfolk businesses are resilient, but they urgently need Parliament to overcome the current impasse and end the uncertainty. Leaving firms in limbo and allowing the political dramas to play out again at the last minute in October will only serve to diminish sales and confidence further.”
Shannon Diett, VP of Marketing at DHL Express, said:
“This quarter’s report shows a small decline in the Trade Confidence Index of 1.02% on the previous quarter and 2.03% on Q1 2018, alongside a decline in export orders, cash flow and a fall in confidence regarding future exports. This paints a fairly bleak picture when the results are taken in isolation, however we’re all aware that uncertainty surrounding the Brexit negotiations was at its peak in Q1 2019.
“These results highlight how critical it is for businesses trading internationally to have information and clarity in advance of the 31 October deadline.
“Every day we witness the drive and creativity of UK businesses who prevail whatever the circumstances, and more than this, seize every opportunity for growth and global expansion. Exporting internationally can be challenging, but the rewards are clear, with those businesses exporting to a high number of countries outperforming the market. The UK has so many strong and inspirational companies that are succeeding and we must ensure that their growth is supported.”
Key findings from the report:
23% of exporting manufacturers and 20% of exporting service firms saw a decrease in exports orders in the first three months of the year, up from 18% and 16% respectively in the previous quarter
Nearly a quarter of exporters reported a decrease in cashflow, 24% in manufacturing and 23% in services say it had decreased in the previous three months
Confidence in turnover also dipped, with 22% of exporting manufacturers expecting it to worsen in the coming year (up from 14% in the previous quarter) and 18% in services (up from 13%)
Two-thirds of exporting manufacturers (66%) and nearly a half (47%) of exporting service firms are more concerned about exchange rates than in the previous quarter
Half (49%) of exporting manufacturers expect to increase prices, unchanged from the previous quarter, and 42% of service firms (up from 39%). The cost of raw materials remains the primary cause of cost pressure (79%) for manufacturing firms
The percentage of exporters attempting to recruit fell in both sectors, from 68% to 63% in manufacturing and from 57% to 51% in services. The percentage reporting recruitment difficulties remained very high: 79% in manufacturing and 72% in services
The BCC/DHL Trade Confidence Index, a measure of the volume of trade documentation issued nationally, fell by 1.02% on the quarter and 2.03% compared to Q1 2018.
We don’t know about you but we at the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce are certainly big fans of the chocolate that Gnaw creates, so were absolutely delighted to have Matt Legon, Managing Director, with us for the morning.
Matt gave a very relaxed and engaging presentation (used in the loosest sense of the word) to eighty delegates at our Norwich Business Breakfast last Thursday. He and his wife started the business in Norwich in 2011 after realising there was a very real gap in the market for lovingly crafted chocolate with a fun side! The room certainly enjoyed hearing all about the ups and downs, one of the ups being winning the British Chambers of Commerce Small Business of the Year in 2018. Matt attributes much of their success to having a great product and facing the fear that many small business shy away from… exporting.
An anticipated 80% of Gnaw’s turnover for this year will come from export markets, which really highlighted to the room that doing the scary and sometimes more difficult thing is absolutely worth it. Plus, it means that Matt gets to travel around, something he loves to do! It was genuinely lovely to hear how Matt speaks about his team and the fact that he appreciates the company would be a very different place without them.
We certainly left feeling as though we were ready to tackle the world and take those scary steps others are too afraid to take. We’re sure you’ll agree that Gnaw has struck the right balance of keeping its Gnaw-folk identity while not being afraid to take on big markets, something to really be proud of.
Our featured charity for the morning was Nansa, an absolutely fantastic local charity that focuses on providing “there for life” support to people with a range of disabilities across Norfolk. The charity has been going for over 60 years and their new Chief Executive, Tom Garrod, really welcomes all types of support so if you’d like to know more definitely get in touch at fundraising@nansa.org.uk.
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At First Class First Aid, I’m passionate about equipping people with the skills and confidence to step in and make a difference when it matters most. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re now offering Mental Health First Aid training, helping people to recognise the signs of poor mental health and offer meaningful support, just like I already do with physical first aid.
I’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Transpire Training, who specialise in delivering accredited Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) courses. Through this partnership, we’re now able to offer a two-day Mental Health First Aid training course to individuals and workplaces across Norfolk and beyond.
Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal business networking for all local businesses. Meet over 20 business people – no pressure, no membership fees just great networking over coffee and biscuits. Hear from our invited guest speaker who will share their thoughts and top tips for business success.