Herefordshire Means Business News - August 24
Herefordshire Means Business Ltd
Connecting and Supporting Local Businesses
Hello you.... ?
We do hope you had an amazing?July?and been able to enjoy?the beautiful?sunshine, hooray feels like summer has finally arrived!! ??
Did you see one?of the HMBiz team celebrated a big birthday this month?
Explore valuable insights, networking opportunities, and exclusive membership benefits tailored for you.
Let's work together to take?your business to the next level,?joining the HMBiz community via our membership is a great start....learn more below.
We hope to see you at an event soon, the upcoming events this month are:
Have you taken a look at the?members directory? Slowly but surely our members are updating their profiles, this is a gentle reminder that if you haven't updated yours, your business is missing out! If you need a hand, drop us a message and one of the team will happily help :)?
Wishing you a successful month and we look forward to seeing you soon.
With much love
The HMBiz Team???
What happened in July?
In July we celebrated a special BIG Birthday for one of the Team!!?
Then at our women's event we welcomed guest speaker Jodie Newell who talked all about?4 Pillars of health & vitality.
Our drop in breakfast saw new people networking, and plenty of free toast, coffee and chats happening.?
Some of the team took a well earned few days break attending the British Grand Prix (a life long bucket list activity) and then flew off for a few days in beautiful, sunny Rome.
Then we visited our new members SEPAR International for a tour of their training centre and offices - well worth a visit!
Finally we ended the month with our Signature breakfast in the Green Dragon, a valuable group who shared the HMBiz love and we listened to Julian Vaughan MIH and he told us about the acquisition process, refurbishment programme and the impact of Covid on the Hotel.
We also welcomed some awesome new members!
Well that was a busy month....bring on August.?
Herefordshire means Business Conference Early Bird Prices ENDS SOON!
EARLY BIRD?TICKETS ON SALE NOW CLOSES 7TH AUGUST!!! (Limited Numbers) Upgrade to a conference VIP -?
After debut success in 2023, the Herefordshire Means Business Conference returns this October and once again promises to be a packed programme of high-profile speakers, covering topics to help you and your business grow.
You’ll get up-to-date advice on the best practices and new approaches to scaling the peaks of YOUR business journey.
HEADLINE SPEAKERS - ??
Ashleigh Nugent’s debut novel, LOCKS, was published by Picador Books in 2023 to rave reviews including 4 stars in The Telegraph. LOCKS recently secured a TV deal with 2LE Media. Ashleigh has also written for theatres, academic journals, poetry anthologies and magazines. Ashleigh was Liverpool City Region’s Artist of the Year in 2021. He is also course director at RiseUp, where he uses his own life experience and mindset expertise to support prisoners and inspire change.
Ashley Leeds is the unstoppable 15-Minute Guy! With over 32 years in sales, Ashley empowers business owners to become sales and marketing savvy.
His expertise on LinkedIn led to teaching over 500 people on his LinkedIn Daily Habit Workshop. He teaches LinkedIn on stage, through webinars, YouTube, and podcasts. From free resources to 1:1 services, Ashley helps users excel on this professional platform. Energetic and engaging, he'll unveil LinkedIn's value whenever you talk to him leaving you with key takeaways for profile and LinkedIn improvement.
From Liverpool, Laura is known as the Xero Queen due to her expertise in translating accountancy terminology to Business Owners. Laura has also shared publicly her journey of sobriety having suffered with alcoholism and addiction in the past.
Jodie Newell is the founder of Impact & Thrive. She is a nutritionist, personal trainer and sports masseuse. Jodie will be speaking about "The Power of Pausing" How to stay in the present moment to enhance your body, mind and business !
More Speakers to be announced soon!
Most importantly, you’ll meet, share experiences with, and learn from other businesses from across our county and further afield making lots of new business contacts whilst also catching up with familiar faces by taking part in the Networking Session.
With so much on offer we are also including?buffet lunch, networking and free refreshments throughout the day. There is also exclusive member discounts to keep the day affordable.
This event is also CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by CPDQC and all attendees will receive CPD points.
The day starts at?10am and ends at 4.30pm?at the?Shell Store, Skylon Park, Hereford. There is?FREE parking?at the venue.?
This is the event of 2024 you won’t want to miss!
Herefordshire Business Awards Now OPEN!!
Entries close on Friday 6th September!!
The Herefordshire Business Awards were established in 2017 to be the largest and most prestigious event in the County, showcasing local business, creating a strong community and putting Herefordshire on the map! ?
Why Enter?
Publicity and recognition of achievement throughout Herefordshire across all media platforms ?
? Press and Media attention after Awards
? Recognition of being judged the best in your business sector throughout the county
? Each winner receives a certificate and trophy
? Runners up receive a certificate
? Short listed companies are entitled to 1 free ticket at the Awards Dinner amongst 300 attendees.
? Runners up and finalists are photographed
? Photography and video filming throughout the Awards Dinner.
? Winners have the opportunity to make a speech at the Awards Dinner to key business people across Herefordshire.
? Winning companies will be featured on the Herefordshire Business Awards website for 12 months after the Awards Dinner.
? PR opportunities for the winners, using Herefordshire Business Awards Winner logo on all literature.
? Exclusive after Awards Event for all Winners and Finalists.
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To Enter or Nominate visit: www.herefordshirebusinessawards.co.uk
MEET THE HEREFORDSHIRE MEANS BUSINESS MEMBER
This month please meet Pro-Networker Louise Hookham from PKF Smith Cooper.
I have specialised in corporate restructuring, in particular assisting business owners to find solutions. I work closely with the current business advisors and the Directors to explore possibilities from rescue and refinancing to restructure, or I can guide directors through to a Liquidation or Administration if this is the only option. I am a solutions person. I have assisted with the rescue and turnaround of businesses in the Engineering sector, Leisure industry, Building sector, the Property Market, Hospitality sector, and many others.
I am known for my kind and compassionate approach and my unfailing professionalism. I have assisted with large national restructures, trading administrations, restructures with overseas assets along with assisting with micro businesses through the restructuring process.
Telephone: 07825 323196
Email: [email protected]
Website:https://www.pkfsmithcooper.com
Why should I become a Pro-Networker member?
Join our Pro-Networker membership, a higher level membership which comes with some exclusive benefits:
NETWORKING & BUSINESS EVENTS...
Herefordshire Means Business 4 Women: New Women's Networking Event at Point4!
?This months speaker is Jane Anson ?of?iD Creative Design Tops tips and techniques to understand how to be more confident speaking at networking events, presentations or on camera. Learn and understand how to overcome your imposter syndrome from my experience as a shy, quiet introvert. Mark your calendars!
What to expect:
MEMBERS?￡7.50 Including?VAT
NON-MEMBERS?￡10.00 including VAT
Business Networking Breakfast at the Shell Store
Join us for the next Business Networking Breakfast in Association with The Munitions - The?Coffee Cart Company.
The Faster Britain Bus is coming to town!!
Come and experience the fibre revolution and hear about how you can connect your business to the UK's leading full fibre network.
Hear from the Faster Britain team, explore the bus, grab a tea/coffee,?make new connections and catch up with colleagues.
Hear from the Faster Britain team, explore the bus, grab a tea/coffee and...
This event is brought to you with Redline Telecom who are also offering 3 months FREE broadband to all attendees.
It’s a friendly, informal gathering.
Our meetings tend to be busy, lively and productive – and there is certainly no pressure and no 60 second pitch!
MEMBERS: FREE
NON MEMBERS: FREE
Herefordshire Means Business Signature Networking Breakfast
The Herefordshire Means Business Signature Breakfast occurs on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come and network in a proactive business community.
Meetings are carefully structured to encourage and create business opportunities and synergies for our members with a 60-second introduction and an excellent?full English breakfast.
This month's Signature breakfast will be held at the The Green Dragon Hotel on?Wednesday 28th August. This months Speaker is Joanne Smith ?from SEPAR International and she will be talking about her personal experience of the fall of Kabul and the Taliban takeover in August 2022 and the involvement of SEPAR International.
MEMBERS ￡14.50 + VAT
NON-MEMBERS ￡19.50 + VAT
OTHER MEMBER EVENTS
SEPAR International First Aid at Work Level 3 12th - 14th August
SEPAR International will be running a Highfield Approved, Level 3 First Aid at Work at our Hereford HQ on the 12th-14th?August 2024
Are you:
Contact the training team to secure your space.
Maylord Orchards Family Fun Day
Thursday 15th August 2024 11am to 2pm ?
??FREE Face Painting ??Craft activities from The Creative Hub and The Hive Makerspace ?? Colouring Table ?? Summer games ??Arts & Crafts ??Festival braids, party hair accessories, holiday/occasion plaits ??Yummy Candy Floss ??Sweet treats brownies & blondies and fudge ??Storytelling AND MORE!
PLEASE NOTE- Some activities will incur a small charge
We are delighted to be supporting a wonderful local charity- Herefordshire Homestart?who provide support and friendship to families. We will be holding a prize tombola stall on the day, so please come and support us.
Come rain or Shine there will be something for everyone! Our wonderful stall holders include: Party Plaits, Party Floss, Loolums Little Make House, Looby Lou Face Painting, The Entertainer Toy Store, The Creative Hub, The Hive Makerspace, Homestart Herefordshire, Mamas Fudge, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Gillari Books & Be Strong Art works and more to follow...
NMITE Innovation Programme Demo Day
Thursday 12th?September?· 4pm - 8pm
Join us for the evening at the NMITE Innovation Programme Demo Day at our award-winning Skylon Campus. As part of the event, we will also be launching our Centre for Innovation and Future Skills and introducing our 2024-25 Innovation Programme.
We will hear from the businesses who participated in our six-month pilot Innovation Programme, which focused on supporting them with innovation and business growth. A purpose-built collaboration with Innovate UK, the Innovation Programme* delivered expert support to a cohort of local Herefordshire businesses.
What to expect from the event:
Presentations:?Hear from the business leaders who have leveraged our support through innovation programme to transform their ideas into reality and support for raising funds for development. They'll share their journeys, challenges, and successes.
Launch of Centre for Innovation and Future Skills :?We will be launching the new centre and share our vision for the centre.
Networking Opportunities:?Connect with business leaders, investors, and Innovate UK colleagues. Exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore potential collaborations.
Exhibition Area:?Exhibitions from businesses in the cohort
Programme Launch:?Find out how to apply for next round of Innovation Programme and how your business would benefit from the support with innovation and growth on offer. We will detail the application process for our Innovation Programme 2024-25.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Boost your Business Event
THURSDAY 26th SEPTEMBER Shell Store, Rotherwas HR2 6SR. ?
Looking to grow your business and attract more customers? Join us at the Shell Store for their Boost Your Business Event.
This event will welcome industry professionals offering workshops, 1-1 advice and networking all in one place for small businesses and startups looking to develop their company.
Ideal for Startups and businesses looking to grow and attract more customers
Plus, enjoy a coffee from our onsite cafe and take advantage of our coworking space FREE of charge for the day. It's the perfect place to be productive and get work done.
Book now and gain invaluable insights to help boost your business today!
? HR Clinic?with Marches HR ?? Marketing Support?with Marchwood Marketing Services ?? Accounts and Bookkeeping Advice?from Bookkeeping 4u - Xero Consultants ? Admin Support?with TownSq Admin Support ?? Business Risk and Insurance Support?with Thomas Carroll Insurance ?? Business Banking Advice?with 汇丰 ? Sales Advice?with Integrated Growth Solutions ??
Drop-ins :
Grants and Funding Advice?with Herefordshire Growth Hub
Workshops:
10 Top Tips to Be a Business Networking Superhero?with Herefordshire Means Business Ltd ?
How you will benefit:
Understand more about the funded support available to you Learn how to optimise your marketing to find and engage new customers Advice and guidance on HR, admin, financials and more?
NEW BUSINESS FUNDING ALERT!
The UKSPF Herefordshire Research and Development Innovation Fund is open for applications with businesses encouraged to submit an expression of interest (EOI) as soon as possible.
The UKSPF Herefordshire Research and Development Innovation Fund is a revenue grant scheme that has been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The aim is to help Herefordshire businesses to:
? Increase productivity
? Access new markets
? Develop new products / processes and services leading to new employment opportunities and a more resilient and competitive business community
Grants of between ￡5000 and ￡24,999 are available to Herefordshire businesses to:
? Enable the procurement of external support and revenue items or activity to undertake research and development and innovation projects and
? Develop and adopt innovative new processes, products and services
The grant can contribute up to 80% of the eligible costs.
Full details online?HERE?or speak to ★ Rachel Jones ★ or Lyndsay Francis at Herefordshire Growth Hub
HMBiz Dates for your Diary
Wed 14th August:?Women's Networking-Herefordshire means Business 4 Women
Wed 21st August:?Free Drop in Breakfast at the Shell Store
Wed 28th August:?Signature Breakfast Hereford - Green Dragon Hotel
Wed 4th September:?Signature Breakfast Ross - Weston Cross Inn
Thurs 5th September:?NEW!! 90 Day Goal Planning Day
Wed 11th September:?Women's Networking-Herefordshire means Business 4 Women Thurs 12th September:?Small Business Accounts & Bookkeeping Advice Surgery
Wed 18th September:?Free Drop in Breakfast at?Hoople
Wed 18th September:?HMBiz on tour at Hoople Group
Wed 25th September:?Signature Breakfast Hereford - Green Dragon Hotel
Thurs 26th September:?Boost Your Business Event
Wednesday 9th October:?Herefordshire means Business Conference
Saturday 12th October:?Herefordshire Business Awards
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6 个月I cannot wait to join you guys at the conference!!