Tuesday 17th October 2023
Event: Tech Hub: Accelerating the UK's small business digital adoption
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Price: FREE
Date: Tuesday 17th Oct 2023
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Backed by top technology firms, Tech Hub is a new-generation, one-stop-shop solution that allows businesses to access industry-leading digital tools, training, support, and know-how to succeed, all in one place.
According to the World Economic Forum, the UK ranks 31st in the world for tech and ICT adoption and is falling behind. Delays in addressing the issue will set the UK economy back even further.
A collaboration between Cisco, Google, Sage and Vodafone Business and built by Enterprise Nation, Tech Hub offers an accessible solution to support small businesses to adopt the technology they need to run and grow their ventures.
At the event, hear from Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, meet tech experts for one-to-one advice and troubleshooting for your business, including representatives from Cisco, Google, Sage and Vodafone Business to discover how technology can help take your business to the next level.
Agenda
09:00 am: Arrival and networking
09:30 am: Welcome with Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation
09:45 am: Digital Nation: building a great digital state for small business
Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy, Paul Scully MP, will outline how improving digital uptake and confidence of the UK’s entrepreneurs could add £232 billion to the economy.
10:00 am: Making the most of the digital opportunity
Hear from a panel of tech providers and champions on how to fully realise the benefits of embedding tech tools and training in your business.
10:40 am: Top tips to incorporate AI into your business
Research by Google revealed that artificial intelligence isn’t just the stuff of science fiction, it could create an extra £400 billion in value for the UK economy by the 2030s.
11:15 am: How I grew my business by using tech tools
Tricia Cusden launched Look Fabulous Forever in 2013 at the age of 65. The company sells makeup for older women and has harnessed digital technology to scale sales and the brand across the globe. Hear how Tricia launched and grew the business with technology as her ally as she is joined on stage by her daughter, Anna, who is now the group MD.
12:00 pm: Lunch and networking
If you have any questions, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.
About Tech Hub
Backed by top technology firms, Tech Hub is a new-generation, one-stop-shop solution that allows businesses to access industry-leading digital tools, training, support, and know-how to succeed, all in one place.
Event: East Yorkshire Local Food & Rural Tourism Network Photography Workshops
Tuesday 17 October 2023
The Manor Rooms on the Drewton Estate, South Cave
If you have not yet registered to join us at one of our FREE, informal workshops, led by Mark Titcombe, Managing Director & Photographer at Holler Marketing, there are still a few places left.
If you have booked a place, joining instructions will be circulated during the week prior to the workshop and we look forward to seeing you soon!
A picture says a thousand words, a video can say even more. The quality of photos on your website, online shop, social media and in brochures and flyers will reflect heavily on your professionalism. Videos are an essential addition to your website and marketing; the statistics show that visitor engagement is much higher on websites that have videos compared to those without.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and inspirational and give you the opportunity to share ideas and network with like-minded businesses. The packed programme aims to help you tell the story behind your business visually and stand out from the crowd, which in turn, will help you attract more customers and increase sales.
Who is the Workshop Aimed at?
Local food and drink producers, independent retailers and hospitality businesses in East Yorkshire and the surrounding area who are members of East Yorkshire Local Food & Rural Tourism Network.
Programme
9.45am: Registration and coffee/tea
10.00am: Workshop commences
Mid-morning: Refreshment break
1.00pm: Light local lunch and networking
1.30pm: Depart
About Your Trainer
Holler Marketing started life as Yorkshire Media in 2010 purely as a website design and development business. Since then, they’ve grown into a fully-fledged marketing and creative agency, with a wonderful team of people made up of specialists in marketing, web design and development, graphic design, photography, SEO, social media, and email campaigns. Holler Marketing is owned and run by Managing Director Mark Titcombe, but his first loves are professional photography and video.
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
(Please note: As places are limited to 20 per workshop, we can only accept bookings from a maximum of 2 people per business).
If your preferred date is not available, please email localfood@eastriding.gov.uk to be added to a waiting list in case of any cancellations.
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For further information, please contact Julia Soukup on 07970 904800 or julia.soukup@eastriding.gov.uk
Joining instructions will be circulated during the week prior to the workshop
Event: Lunch and Learn: B Corp status and how it can boost your business
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Price: £0.00
Date: Tuesday 17th Oct 2023
Time: 12:00 - 12:30
Have you ever wondered how your business can make a meaningful impact on the world while thriving in today’s competitive landscape?
In this Lunch and Learn, Adam Toms and Andy Silcock from Kid-A will answer this question and more. They’ll be discussing all things B Corp, purpose, and sustainability, and most importantly, how to integrate this powerful framework into your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of purpose-driven business practices.
Kid-A is a multi-award-winning consultancy and managed services business working within the telecoms sector. It was the first B Corp and social enterprise consultancy in the sector and works with companies such as Vodafone to help sustainably drive performance.
Key takeaways from this session:
- Understand what it means to be a B Corp
- Find out the step-by-step process of becoming a B Corp, including the challenges and rewards
- Learn how to effectively integrate B Corp principles into your company
During the webinar, you’ll also have the chance to ask Adam and Andy any questions about the B Corp process for your small business.