The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Promoted Event: Muckle - Employment Case Law Update Webinar
2022-09-20 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Zoom
Date:
20 September 2022
Venue:
Zoom Webinar
Time:
9.30 a.m. –
10.30 a.m.
Employment case law update
Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the third of this year’s quarterly online updates from members of our employment team.
This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and will include time for questions and discussion.
Timings
The webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Why tune in?

This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.

We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.
If you require further information, help or advice please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com or call 0191 211 7987.

Promoted Event: ISOH Managing Safely
2022-09-22 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-09-29 09:30 - 16:00 | Business And Innovation Centre, Business And Innovation Centre, Sunderland, Durham, SR5 2TA, United Kingdom
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Member to Member: Affiliate Board Meetings
2022-09-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Promoted Event: Emergency First Aid At Work
2022-10-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Business And Innovation Centre, Business And Innovation Centre, Sunderland, Durham, SR5 2TA, United Kingdom

Muckle Employment Roadshow – Wednesday 5 October 2022 – Carlisle
2022-10-05 09:00 - 11:15 | Carlisle Racecourse Durdar Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 4TS United Kingdom
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It’s great to be back on the road for this year’s employment roadshow series after an enforced break of a couple of years! We know from experience that what delegates value most from the sessions that we run are the discussions on the practical application of the law and the opportunity to ask questions. We also appreciate that the pandemic has meant that people have re-evaluated what they want from face to face sessions.
Against that background, we’ve decided to take a slightly different approach to our roadshows this year. The sessions will concentrate on just one topic “Managing employees with certainty in an increasingly flexible world” and we will ask you to contribute to the debate and answer some of the questions with us. Amongst other things we will:

consider how core UK employment law provisions manage / hinder flexible working arrangements;
explain the need for discrimination law principles to be a key consideration in this area;
think about the near, medium and long term future and balancing the needs of the organisation with the wants of their people, whilst not diluting culture; and
how to give some certainty in an increasingly uncertain world.

As we travel around the North East and Cumbria we will also compile and then share with all delegates a summary of the issues that we discuss and the learnings and views of those that attend, to help provide a resource which includes the current views and future people management priorities for organisations across the North of England.
It would be great if you are able to join us.
Who should attend?
Our sessions are ideally suited to all HR professionals, managers or anyone involved in dealing with employee issues and / or managing people, within their organisations.
Interested?
To reserve a place please complete the registration form below
If you have any queries please contact Neena Reynolds in our events team on 0191 211 7987 or email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com
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Promoted Event: Roundtable - Green Construction Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
2022-10-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Northumbria University Great Hall Sutherland Building, Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
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Wednesday 5th October 2022, 9:30am – 12pm
Adopting a new mindset, evolving traditional practices and integrating new technical and digitalisation advances are critical to shape the future of the construction sector as it makes the transition towards achieving net zero targets by 2050. Representatives of organisations working within the construction supply chain are invited by Northumbria University and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance to participate in a roundtable debate which will consider the key operational and supply chain strategic challenges and opportunities that are impacting upon sustainability performance improvement.
A panel discussion will take place where Dan Smith, Director of Energy Services, ClearVUE, Northumbria University Associate Professor, Dr. Alireza Shokri and Charlotte Enright, Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Business Development Manager, will share perspectives, followed by a lively debate which will broaden understanding of ethical and green construction and green supply chain and operations (e.g. green sourcing) across the construction value chain.
If you are ready to take action, join us on 5th October by completing the form below or clicking on the button above and, together, we will work towards ensuring the sustainability of your business, now and in the future.
Agenda:
9.30am: Registration and breakfast
10am: Welcome and introductions
10.10am: Panel Session & Q&A
10.45am: Roundtable Discussion (facilitated)
12pm: Closing remarks
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Promoted Event - Citation: Get set for the future
2022-10-06 09:30 - 14:00 | 2 More London Riverside, London, England, SE1 2AP
The event will consist of a morning of talks and interactive sessions, with a networking lunch overlooking the iconic London Bridge and HMS Belfast.

Our Partnership Summit will feature inspiring keynotes, insightful sessions and the opportunity to create lasting connections to help empower you and your organisation to get set for the future.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore key topics including the future of HR with a focus on wellbeing, building member trust and engagement, Health & Safety in the workplace and more! For more details – see the full agenda attached.

SECURE YOUR PLACE – RSVP TODAY

We would like to invite you to have your say on what you would like our keynote topic to be about. So far, we’ve had suggestions on themes such as sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives, right through to mental health and wellbeing – feel free to email your Partnership Manager directly or share your feedback on the RSVP here.
We have a limited number of spaces, so please RSVP swiftly, and we’ll be in touch with further details soon.
We hope to see you there!

Promoted Event - NOF: Meet the Developer
2022-10-11 | P&J Live, Aberdeen
Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm is pleased to announce a series of supply chain events, in collaboration with NOF.
The largest floating offshore wind farm in the world once completed.
Located 7.5km north off the coast of Dounreay in Caithness, the development will be capable of providing clean energy to approximately 70,000 homes and when complete will be the biggest of its kind in the world.
The project is being developed by Highland Wind Limited which is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through one of its funds. Project development activities are being led by CIP’s development partner, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP).
The wind farm is planned to be operational in 2026. It will showcase new floating wind technology with in Scotland and across the UK. The exact floating technological solutions for the project are yet to be announced but a key consideration is building on existing technical expertise in Scotland and the UK to maximise the opportunity to local supply chains and communities.
If you are a supplier keen to increase your visibility with Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, register for the project portal HERE.

Muckle Employment Roadshow – Wednesday 12 October 2022, Newcastle upon Tyne
2022-10-12 09:00 - 23:30 | Hartlepool

Promoted Event: Bridging the Gap
2022-10-13 08:00 - 10:30 | The Business Clinic at Northumbria University 97 New Bridge Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2SW
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NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Northumbria University Business Clinic, North East Ambition and Sunderland Software City to bring you this event focussed on bridging the skills gap within ambitious North East businesses and enabling them to put unparalleled growth plans into action.
The event will highlight the fully-funded opportunities available to North East SMEs and provide live examples of businesses who have benefitted from these programmes, both of which have been developed to enable businesses to exceed the plans they could put in place with existing resources.
Agenda
• Introduction to the Business Clinic and an overview of the consultancy services it can offer to help your business increase its competitiveness and put growth plans into action
• Live Case Study examples of inspiring Business Clinic projects
• Outline of the North East Ambition programme and a look into how it could help you to spot the skills gaps within your business and then either re-train your existing team or bring in new talent
• Outline of Sunderland Software City’s new business support offer surrounding Digital Talent Acquisition and how this can help you to recruit top tech talent into your business
• Summary of funding available to enable businesses to monetise their new skill sets and project ideas.
• Q&A
The programmes
Northumbria University Business Clinic works with a range of businesses every year from all sectors, shapes and sizes to scale up, and matches final year undergraduate and masters students from the Business School to work on a consultancy basis to solve a diverse range of business problems and issues. These include feasibility studies, marketing strategies, HR and recruitment/retention strategies, finance and investment, logistics, international and tourism. Students are supervised by experienced tutors to produce a high-quality professional report.
North East Ambition is a programme of free support for SMEs based in the North East of England. Part funded by the European Social Fund, the programme aims to provide businesses with the support they need to be able to either re-train their staff or take up new recruits through a variety of government-supported schemes, such as apprenticeships, traineeships, and internships. Each business that engages in the programme will be supported by a dedicated Skills Facilitator, who will work with the business to determine their specific requirements and develop a bespoke plan to support them in addressing current and future skills gaps.
Sunderland Software City’s new business support offer aims to address the varying recruitment challenges spread across the digital sector, awarding 12 hours of fully funded consultancy support to SMEs in the North East, who are hoping to attract digital talent into their organisation. The organisation and our partners, which include recruitment experts Talentheads, possess a wealth of knowledge surrounding business growth and talent acquisition. We will work with you to provide bespoke support, culminating in the delivery of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned to your business; helping you to recruit, retain and scale with ease.
NEL Fund Managers is an employee owned fund management company, committed to strengthening our local economy by providing tailored funding solutions and business support to small and medium-sized businesses right across the North East of England. NEL manages two investment funds which can offer unsecured loan funding of £5,000 up to £500,000 to enable the growth of North East SMEs

This event is open to small businesses based in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). You will be asked to complete some paperwork to meet the ERDF eligibility criterion and evidence the support you have received. Your details will be stored securely and retained by NEL Fund Managers in compliance with The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with our event partners ‘Northumbria University Business Clinic’, ‘North East Ambition’ and ‘Sunderland Software City’ for the sole purpose of this event. For queries, or to be directed to our Privacy Policy, please email Suzanne.smith@nel.co.uk
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Promoted Event: Bridging the Gap
2022-10-13 08:00 - 10:30 | The Business Clinic at Northumbria University 97 New Bridge Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2SW
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NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Northumbria University Business Clinic, North East Ambition and Sunderland Software City to bring you this event focussed on bridging the skills gap within ambitious North East businesses and enabling them to put unparalleled growth plans into action.
The event will highlight the fully-funded opportunities available to North East SMEs and provide live examples of businesses who have benefitted from these programmes, both of which have been developed to enable businesses to exceed the plans they could put in place with existing resources.
Agenda
• Introduction to the Business Clinic and an overview of the consultancy services it can offer to help your business increase its competitiveness and put growth plans into action
• Live Case Study examples of inspiring Business Clinic projects
• Outline of the North East Ambition programme and a look into how it could help you to spot the skills gaps within your business and then either re-train your existing team or bring in new talent
• Outline of Sunderland Software City’s new business support offer surrounding Digital Talent Acquisition and how this can help you to recruit top tech talent into your business
• Summary of funding available to enable businesses to monetise their new skill sets and project ideas.
• Q&A
The programmes
Northumbria University Business Clinic works with a range of businesses every year from all sectors, shapes and sizes to scale up, and matches final year undergraduate and masters students from the Business School to work on a consultancy basis to solve a diverse range of business problems and issues. These include feasibility studies, marketing strategies, HR and recruitment/retention strategies, finance and investment, logistics, international and tourism. Students are supervised by experienced tutors to produce a high-quality professional report.
North East Ambition is a programme of free support for SMEs based in the North East of England. Part funded by the European Social Fund, the programme aims to provide businesses with the support they need to be able to either re-train their staff or take up new recruits through a variety of government-supported schemes, such as apprenticeships, traineeships, and internships. Each business that engages in the programme will be supported by a dedicated Skills Facilitator, who will work with the business to determine their specific requirements and develop a bespoke plan to support them in addressing current and future skills gaps.
Sunderland Software City’s new business support offer aims to address the varying recruitment challenges spread across the digital sector, awarding 12 hours of fully funded consultancy support to SMEs in the North East, who are hoping to attract digital talent into their organisation. The organisation and our partners, which include recruitment experts Talentheads, possess a wealth of knowledge surrounding business growth and talent acquisition. We will work with you to provide bespoke support, culminating in the delivery of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned to your business; helping you to recruit, retain and scale with ease.
NEL Fund Managers is an employee owned fund management company, committed to strengthening our local economy by providing tailored funding solutions and business support to small and medium-sized businesses right across the North East of England. NEL manages two investment funds which can offer unsecured loan funding of £5,000 up to £500,000 to enable the growth of North East SMEs

This event is open to small businesses based in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). You will be asked to complete some paperwork to meet the ERDF eligibility criterion and evidence the support you have received. Your details will be stored securely and retained by NEL Fund Managers in compliance with The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with our event partners ‘Northumbria University Business Clinic’, ‘North East Ambition’ and ‘Sunderland Software City’ for the sole purpose of this event. For queries, or to be directed to our Privacy Policy, please email Suzanne.smith@nel.co.uk

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Promoted Event: Getting your contracts right - a practical approach
2022-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Muckle LLP, Time central 32 Gallowgate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BF
We are delighted to be offering our first face to face contracts training since the pandemic and we very much look forward to seeing you again in person.

We know putting together a contract can be intimidating but it doesn’t need to be.
We’ve designed this course to take the stress out of the process, giving you the know how to negotiate and manage your contracts with confidence. If you put in the work upfront and get it right first time, you’ll save your organisation time and money in the long run.
Why attend?

Delivered by experts from our Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams, the course will cover the basics of contracting as well as highlighting some of the more complex issues, including termination and disputes. Our experts will provide you with the practical tips to help identify risks and common pitfalls, as well as highlighting where you might be able to identify potential opportunities, so that you can achieve your commercial objectives.
Who should attend?

Suitable for those who are new to contracting and procurement as well as those who may want to refresh or deepen their understanding of some of the more complex contractual issues.
Price

£150 + VAT (plus Eventbrite fee £10.24 + VAT) = £192.29.

If you require further information, help or advice please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com in the events team or call her on 0191 211 7987.
Interested?

To register for this event please book here

Promoted Event: SAM Project Event - How can Simulations help your manufacturing business
2022-10-26 09:00 - 13:15 | SR5 3XB The Industry Centre Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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The SAM project, in conjunction with Flexsim simulation software and Saker Solutions are hosting this simulation in manufacturing event to highlight the benefits of simulation in manufacturing, to support visualisation of operations and the de-risking of decision making.
Simulation software allows users to build models directly in a 3D environment including Virtual Reality to help identify plant capacity, balance manufacturing lines, manage bottlenecks, solve inventory and WIP problems, test new scheduling practices, optimise production rates, justify capital expenditure and the simulation excels in challenges for manufacturing in ‘’what if’’ ?
At this event you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of simulation software, how it works in practice with practical examples and how it can help your business.
Schedule
09:00 – 09:30 Registration and networking with refreshments
09:30 – 09:45 Introduction and welcome
09:45 – 10: 00 History and background of simulation
10:00 – 11:00 Industrial examples and large scale applications
11:00 – 11:15 Refreshments (biscuits)
11:15 – 11:30 Industry 4.0 and digital twin, how it all fits together
11:30 – 12:15 Using simulation with SMEs (working examples)
12:15 – 12:30 Q&A
12:00 – 12:15 Moving forward with SAM and University of Sunderland and close
12:00 – 13:15 Site tour

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Muckle Employment Roadshow – Wednesday 2 November 2022 – Stockton on Tees
2022-11-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Great North Air Ambulance Service Progress House, Urlay Nook Road, Stockton on Tees, Tees Valley TS16 0QB

Affiliate Event: Azets - SME Resilience Toolkit: Top tips to help safeguard your business
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Businesses across the UK continue to face a number of uncertainties, including volatility in the value of the pound, rising interest rates, potential soaring costs in raw materials and labour, staff shortages and persistent supply chain issues.
This uncertain and changeable economic backdrop at home and abroad has created a challenging environment for businesses trying to plan for the future, minimise costs and retain much needed cashflow. This webinar will help support SMEs to put in place some key changes that may reduce risks and help ensure your business can survive a downturn and be ready to take advantage of an upturn when it comes.
Our panel of speakers, including a guest from Experienced Energy Solutions, will explore what SMEs can do to enhance their resilience against these external factors and limit associated risks to a minimum.
Our experts will discuss:

Financial defence tips, including prudent cash management and cost control
The new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and other funding options
Maximising available tax reliefs to aid with cashflow
Cost-effective energy procurement

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Promoted Event: British Business Bank - Make your business dream a reality with start up loans
2022-11-07 11:00 - 12:15 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Are you looking for startup funding to start or grow an early stage business? Make your business dream a reality with Start Up Loans.
This event will introduce you to our low-interest personal loans (for business purposes) of up to £25,000 and 12 months of free mentoring, to help you start or grow a new business (up to three years trading for first loans, and five years trading for second loans).
You will hear from the people behind the Start Up Loans programme, as well as inspiring stories and tips from entrepreneurs who have received a loan to support their own journey.
In a follow-on drop-in session, you can also get expert advice from Start Up Loans team, on how to get started with your application. You can ask any questions you may have about the programme in this interactive session.

Promoted Event: About Tees Valley Equity Finance
2022-11-09 08:30 - 10:30 | Central Park, The Nigel Perry Building, 1 Union St, Darlington DL1 1GL
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How can equity investment help smaller businesses to grow and scale? Find out by joining this informative event for Tees Valley businesses, supported by Tees Valley Business, CPI and the British Business Bank, as part of #BizFinanceWeek.
The event will feature speakers from the British Business Bank and CPI, alongside the chance for you to hear first-hand the experiences of a Tees Valley business who has successfully secured equity funding.
The interactive event will cover key themes including:
• How equity investment can help you scale and grow your business
• What businesses need to think about when pitching for equity funding
• Some of the common misconceptions concerning equity
Taking place at CPI in Darlington, event registration and networking is from 8.30am, with the event commencing at 9:00am.
Book your place

**To book your place, please email: events@uk-cpi.com**
Please note, limited parking is available on the day in the car park on John Williams Blvd in bays 4-103. Parking permits will need to be collected from reception and taken back to your car to be displayed. If you would like to arrange a parking permit, please email along with your car registration, along with the make and colour of your car. Darlington train station is less than a ten minute walk away.
CPI, The National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, The Nigel Perry Building, 1 Union Square, Central Park, Darlington, DL1 1GL.

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Affiliate Event: Azets - Event | Planning for succession as well as growth
2022-11-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Last chance to register!
For business owners, it’s never too early to plan for succession. Selling a business successfully can be a significant life event. In addition to the sense of achievement this brings, realising value built up over years of hard work can provide them with the means to pursue other cherished business and personal goals. However, in our experience, that value can be eroded significantly if the business doesn’t have a proper succession plan in place.
At this event, our specialist Corporate Finance and Tax teams will give you insight and advice on:

Properly preparing for the future of your business
Understanding your valuation and maximising the value that you have built up
Reducing unexpected tax liabilities
Efficiently structuring your business’s affairs in readiness for a new owner.

In addition to this, our experts will touch on some of the various succession options available, including management buyouts (MBOs), employee ownership trusts (EOTs), sales to third parties and employee share incentive schemes, to help you with considering the best options that fit your business model.

Promoted Event: ISG Meet the Buyer North East
2022-11-10 | Attenborough room Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve Houghton-Le-Spring County Durham DH4 6PU
About this event
Meet the Buyer Event
As we grow our presence in the Northeast / North Yorkshire region the ISG Ltd team would like to invite suppliers and subcontractors within 25 miles of Durham to a “Meet The Buyer” event on Thursday 10th November April 2022.
The event offers an excellent opportunity to meet Operations leads, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors from ISG Ltd assigned to our numerous projects within the Northeast area.
Date: 10th November 2022
Times: you will be allocated a 20minute meeting sometime between 9am-4.30pm, as well as invited to the event launch and projects info session at 8.30am. This will be confirmed via email directly.
(Priority for individual meetings will be given to those within 25 miles of Durham)
Where: Attenborough Room, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-Le-Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6PU
We would like to meet with businesses who work in the trades outlined in the list below, with experience working in the approximate package values identified.
TRADE/APPROX VALUE (Durham & North Yorkshire)
Groundworks 1.0M /300K
Aluminium Windows and Doors 300K / 100K
Asbestos – Provisional 50K / 10K
Manual Blinds 50K / 15K
Brickwork 300K / 600K
Ceiling 100K / 500K
Ceramic Tiling 258K /100K
Cubicles 200K / 50K
Roofing and Cladding 1.5M/ 400K
Decoration 150K / 47K
Demolition 132K / 90K
External Doors 30K / 20,665
Flooring (Inc Sprung Floor) 127,000 /89,000
Joinery 250K /50K
Plaster & Metsec 290K / 295,834
Screed 100K / 50K
Steelwork 600K / 300K
UPVC Wall Cladding 6K / 3K
About ISG
We are ISG. Our vision is to become the world’s most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive. Learn more about us here – https://isgltd.com/en/who-we-are/about-us
Please contact mary.ord@isgltd.com with any queries

Practical Masterclass – Managing sickness absence and poor performance
2022-11-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Would you like more confidence in managing poor performance and sickness absence? It can be complicated but, like everything, it’s much easier when you know how. This employment training course will give you the confidence to handle these kind of issues in-house.
Our course is practical too. This course includes lots of practical, every-day examples to help you easily apply the training to your organisation and the management of your employees, as well as giving you your own workbook and materials to refer to after the course has finished.
What we will help you understand

The legal obligations underpinning managing poor performance and sickness absence;
Employer considerations of “disability” within the context of capability, and understanding obligations towards disabled employees;
Managing short and long term sickness absence;
Working with medical professionals;
Managing poor performance;
How to run effective hearings for poor performance or sickness absence management;
Exploring dismissals in the capability context and the use of settlement agreements.

Who should attend?
This course is ideally suited to all HR professionals, Owners/Managers, school business managers or anyone involved in dealing with employee issues within their organisations.
Interested?
Our scheduled course is a morning session, and last for two hours. No need to travel: we’ll come to you, virtually! Our popular course has been adapted and is delivered online by an expert employment lawyer.
Cost
Price per delegate is £125 + plus VAT (plus Eventbrite fee £8.62 plus VAT) = £160.34 (inclusive of VAT)
To book your place please click here
For further information, please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - Exploring Debt Funding Options across the Devolved Nations
2022-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Exploring Debt Funding Options across the Devolved Nations
Are you a small business operating in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, keen to explore debt funding options for your business but don’t know where to start? We are here to help.
As the funding landscape continues to evolve, there are a wide range of debt related products, outside of traditional bank loans and overdrafts, available to support businesses to start up, scale up or stay ahead. Delivered in partnership by British Business Bank (BBB) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) as part of the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week, this virtual event is designed to:

Build your awareness and understanding of the options available to you, with a particular focus on loans (including RLS), invoice finance and asset finance
Help you make informed choices about what type of finance is right for you and your business at a particular stage

You will also have the opportunity to hear from some of the providers themselves – to hear their views on current market conditions, sectoral trends & funder appetite, understand how best to improve / maximise your chance of success when applying, and importantly how best to manage the debt once it’s in place.
You will also hear first-hand from businesses about the positive impact that loans, invoice finance or asset finance have had in terms of accelerating the growth of their business and how they overcame some of those initial barriers to get to that point.

The British Business Bank and the FSB are hosting a webinar on Exploring Debt Funding Options on 10 November 2022. If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form with your name, company name, job role, and email address. The information you provide will be held by both BBB and FSB for the purpose of registering you to the event and will be deleted within one month after the event.
We would like to contact you after the event to get your feedback and make you aware of other news, webinars and events, so if you are happy for us to email you please tick the appropriate box. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For more information about how we process personal data, please see the BBB and FSB privacy policies.

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - Accessing Export Finance for Business - UK Export Finance
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
UK Export Finance presents: Accessing Export Finance for Business
On Thursday 10th November at 12pm, join UK Export Finance (UKEF), Carl Hunter, Chairman of British Exporters Association (BExA), and Rebecca Harding, CEO of Coriolis, as they discuss what support is available to businesses looking to export, how to access support and the challenges facing businesses in a turbulent global market.
Panel

Carl Williamson, Head of Trade Finance UKEF
Phill Potter, Regional Head, Midlands, Wales and the South West, UKEF
Carl Hunter, Chairman of British Exporters Association
Rebecca Harding, CEO of Coriolis

Why join the webinar?

Understand how to get support with exporting
Gather insight into the world of export finance, enhancing your ability to grow overseas and increase your international footprint
Understand how trade finance and insurance play a role in international trade and how UKEF complements this
Hear about UKEF’s regional and global success stories
Make new connections with UKEF, BBB and BExA
Ask questions to specialists in export finance and international trade
Progress your export potential further by engaging with UKEF’s regional Export Finance Managers after the webinar

About UKEF
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK government’s export credit agency, working alongside the Department for International Trade.
Established in 1919 as the world’s first export credit agency, UKEF helps exporters access finance and insurance when there is a lack of private sector risk appetite or capacity. UKEF supports exporters to:

WIN export contracts by providing attractive financing terms for overseas consumers of UK goods and services.
FULFIL orders by supporting working capital loans and contract bonds so businesses can take on more projects.
GET PAID by insuring UK businesses against buyer default and non-payment where the private market is unable to offer insurance.

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - What is Green Finance?
2022-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
What is Green Finance?
Do you find the topic of Green Finance confusing? Are you keen to learn more about if it’s right for you and your business?
If so, please join us for a virtual event as part of British Business Bank’s inaugural Business Finance Week on Friday 11 November where we will be discussing Green Finance in detail, including a panel session on:
• What are the benefits of Green Finance?
• Where can you find it?
• How to get ready for it
This event will be chaired by Angelene Woodland, Chief Marketing Officer at British Business Bank, who will be joined by a range of experts in Green Finance.
Join us between 1-2pm on Friday 11 November to learn more about Green Finance.

EMN Event: Understand the NHS as a buyer
2022-11-16 09:00 - 12:30 | 1 Colima Avenue, Sunderland, England, SR5 3XB
The Newcastle NHS Innovation team will be presenting their role and intention to connect with the engineering and manufacturing sector. They will explain their needs and requirements to enable businesses to understand and engage with the NHS and open up new markets.
Hosted by Sunderland University Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project where an onsite tour will take place to showcase their prototyping capabilities.
9:00 – 9:30
Arrival and networking
9:30 – 11:15
SAM Tour Design and Simulation, Automation , Additive Manufacturing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and Industry4.0.
11:30 – 12:15
NHS Innovation team outlining needs from Engineering and Manufacturing Sector
12:15 – 12:30
SAM Presentation

Promoted Event - Net Zero: Getting your Business on the Right Path
2022-11-17 08:00 - 10:30 | The Quadrus Centre Boldon Business Park Woodstock Way Boldon Colliery NE35 9PF
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NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Sustainable Business Services to bring you this event focussed on helping local businesses to improve their sustainability and confidently start, or continue, their journey to Net Zero.
The interactive session will enable businesses to break through the industry jargon and provide the perfect pathway to understanding the business benefits, and then get started, on developing a sound sustainability strategy.
Agenda
• Introductions
• Climate Change 101 – a glossary of some of the terms used and what is happening to our planet
• Carbon foot printing and reporting for business – busting through the jargon
• The importance of sustainability in business
• What we can do to reduce our impact
• Actions, tools and further support available
• Q&A

About Sustainable Business Services
Sustainable Business Services are committed to supporting business, government and communities to work together and drive a sustainable and low carbon future.
We support businesses to understand, track, and reduce carbon emissions and reach their ambition. Our net-zero services are at the forefront of sustainability, add value to business and follow the protocol of internationally recognised standards including PAS2060, The GHG Protocol and the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign.
Businesses are at different stages of their sustainability journey, we can work with you to create, roll out and embed your sustainability strategy into your business, enabling efficiencies, and business growth.
Whatever your business, type, we can work with you to understand your business, your objectives and align a sustainability strategy preparing you for future changes and giving you a competitive advantage.
About NEL Fund Managers
NEL Fund Managers is an employee-owned fund management company, committed to strengthening our local economy by providing tailored funding solutions and business support to small and medium-sized businesses right across the North East of England. NEL manages two investment funds which can offer unsecured growth funding of £5,000 up to £500,000 to enable the growth of North East SMEs
This event is open to SME businesses based in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). You will be asked to complete some paperwork to meet the ERDF eligibility criterion and evidence the support you have received. Your details will be stored securely and retained by NEL Fund Managers in compliance with The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with our event partner ‘Sustainable Business Services’ for the sole purpose of this event. For queries, or to be directed to our Privacy Policy, please email Suzanne.smith@nel.co.uk
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Promoted Event: Azets | Finance Director updates
2022-11-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Event | Finance Director Updates
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We know from speaking to many of our clients that keeping up to date on the latest technical accounting information and best practice is key to your role as a Finance Director/Director and integral to helping you lead a business financially through strategy development, while ensuring growth and financial targets are met, robust processes and controls are in place – and ensuring compliance complexities are addressed and available reliefs are always on your horizon.
To support you in all of this, we are delighted to launch a series of free events for Finance Directors/Directors. At these events, which are CPD accredited, our specialists will provide the latest technical details in Audit, Tax and Accounting, also helping you accumulate your annual CPD requirements.
At our next event, as well as hearing from Azets advisors sharing their technical know-how, expertise and what to be aware of, we will also be joined by Mauricio Armellini from Bank of England who will deliver an economic outlook curated for an SME Finance Director audience.
We are hosting our first session on 24 November 2022 and we would be delighted if you could join us.
Details:
24 November 2022
Venue:
Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Timings:
08:30 – 13:00

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Promoted Event: SAM Project - Manufacturing Recruitment Event
2022-11-24 09:30 - 15:30 | SR5 3XB The Industry Centre Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB

Affiliate Event: Muckle LLP - Employment case law update
2022-11-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
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Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the final of this year’s quarterly online updates from members of our employment team.
This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and will include time for questions and discussion.
Timings
The webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Why tune in?
This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.
We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.
Interested?
Please register your place via the button.
If you require further information, help or advice please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com or call 0191 211 7987.
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Promoted Event: NBS - Marketing Masterclass for Manufacturers: Planning for 2023
2022-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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In an uncertain economic climate, marketers can be under pressure to do more with less.
With architects looking to manufacturers for cost-effective solutions for their projects, it’s now more important than ever that you use your marketing budget effectively to get your products in front of specifiers.
Join our next marketing masterclass and discover how to design an effective, targeted marketing strategy which will help you navigate the challenges of 2023. Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS, will be joined by a panel of marketing and industry experts to discuss:

Learnings from 2022
Key themes, tactics and strategy for 2023
Economic forecast for 2023
How to manage your marketing budget during an economic downturn
How NBS can help you to target specifiers more effectively

Speakers
Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS
Chris Ashworth, Founder and Managing Director at Competitive Advantage
Andy Lambert, Senior Product Manager at Adobe
Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions – NBS / Acting Head of Sustainability – Byggfakta Group
Anna Hern, Owner at Ridgemount
David Bain, Research Manager at NBS
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