A bid to create a dynamic and responsive business-led partnership that will drive change for Norfolk has been submitted to the Government.

Formulated by a consensus of Norfolk businesses and local authorities, the proposal seeks to create a single Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Norfolk.

To view the submission document click here

Tuesday 5 October, 10.30am - 11.30am

Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth

Following on from the GY Breakfast, join us for the British Chamber of Commerce Growth Club. Hear from Chris Batten, founder of the Rainmaker Club, in this informative and interactive workshop.

All attendees will be given FREE:
“Winking in the Dark” the compelling sales and marketing book by Chris Batten AND The Essential Business Guide which retails at £24.95 – a back-to-basics guide to business.

Spaces limited - Free to attend

To book, click here.

Tuesday 5 October, 7.45am - 9.30am

Great Yarmouth Breakfast Club, Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth

In the latest in a series of events in association with enterpriseGY, Graham Hacon, Managing Director of 3sun Ltd, a Future 50 company, will be sharing his personal views on how to start up and grow a company. Topics will include cash flow, advisors, facilities and staff management.

Members Rate - £18.00 + VAT

Non-Members Rate - £28.00 + VAT

To book, click here.

Come and hear Mark Rhodes - entrepreneur, business mentor and speaker as he shows you how you could massively improve your results with little or no extra effort.

Enjoy a stimulating, vibrant business atmosphere.

Meet businesses who could help and trade with you.

Last year 400 people attended, read their feedback, see the video and find out more at http://www.all-about-business.co.uk/

Digital Simple is free to attend and there are still stand and sponsorships opportunities available.

For further information go to www.digitalsimple.co.uk or call 01603 625977.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Norfolk’s biggest public and private buyers - OPEN 4 BUSINESS, a one-day event on Thursday 23 September at Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club. Meet buyers face to face, one on one and pitch your business products and services. These key people are looking for new suppliers – and you could be one of them!  Held in partnership with Norfolk County Council, Shaping Norfolk’s Future and Business Link East. For more information, visit www.open4biz.org.uk

The Norwich & Norfolk Conference Bureau is the official source for conference venues in Norfolk.

Click here for further information

ERWIN is the one-stop web site for all your Trading Standards business related information. Guidance on all aspects of Trading Standards issues can be found here and with links to a number of relevant resources on the web, ERWIN ensures that you can find all the information you need. The site provides interpreted, simplified and prioritised information, which covers all major Trading Standards legislation.’

Please visit www.everythingregulation.org.uk and let ERWIN do the hard work for you. Simply choose your business type and receive tailored advice or enter a keyword in the document search.

Additional regulatory services guidance for businesses will be available on the website, with Environmental Health related guidance coming soon.

It is important for businesses that sell goods or services that they recognise the rights that their consumers have. Having knowledge of consumer rights and being aware of the Sales of Goods Act will prepare businesses to handle any situation with an unhappy consumer with appropriate customer service and effectiveness.

More information can be found at Business Link’s Know your Consumers’ Rights webpage.

For further advice and guidance from Trading Standards for your business please visit our Trading Standards page for businesses

The Norfolk Better Regulation Partnership aims to ‘deliver improved regulatory outcomes, particularly those related to health, safety, crime reduction, antisocial behaviour, environmental protection and economic vitality, whilst reducing unnecessary burdens on compliant businesses’.

The organisations that make up the NBRP include the providers of the Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Fire and Rescue Services in Norfolk.

Two resource packs are available from the partnership, they are:

This pack is designed to aid food businesses by dealing with important topics that they need to know about and will be particularly helpful for small and start up food businesses. The areas covered include Food Safety, Health & Safety, Trading Standards Law, Food Labeling, Civil & E Commerce Law, Fire Safety and Other Useful Contacts.

Click here to view the Food Business Pack

This pack is designed to support small and medium sized businesses that provide accommodation for tourists visiting Norfolk including hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs.

The pack deals with important topics including Health & Safety, Food Safety, Trading Standards Consumer Law & Fair Trading Legislation, Licensing Information, Fire Safety and Other Useful Contacts and Sources of Information.

Click here to view the Tourism Accommodation Providers Pack