Welcome Pack 2019 November

Central & East Lancashire

WELCOME PACK

14 November 2019 Barton Grange

Central & East Lancashire

SEMINAR 10:30 - 11:45

Harrison Drury www.harrison-drury.com Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing In The Workplace This seminar will provide a practical guide to help attendees to manage mental health in the workplace. It aims to assist an employer in determining what they can, can’t, should and shouldn’t be doing in different types of circumstances involving sensitive, challenging and varied mental health issues with employees.

We will look at the approaches available to employers when an employee makes a condition known to them. We will also look at how an employer should deal with conditions that are not made known / pro-actively declared / formally diagnosed as these can be particularly difficult to deal with if, perhaps, an employee’s behaviour changes.

The next section of the seminar will cover preventative measures that an employer can look at – one primary example of this is flexible working.

Presenters: Helen Darbyshire, Sarah Astley, Roger Spence and Emily Leeming.

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SPEAKER 13:40 - 13:50 Sara Barrow Flowers With Passion info@flowerswithpassion.co.uk 01772 786828 Flowers With Passion are a Longridge based florist owned by husband and wife duo Sara and Carl Barrow.

The business has just been named as The Best Creative Business in The Ribble Valley at the RVBA , a title they are very proud of.

Sara has personally won gold medals at RHS Chelsea and RHS Tatton and the gold at Chelsea the Florist of the Year competition was a personal high.

Flowers With Passion create Magic With Flowers so whether you require flowers for a large corporate affair or just a simple bouquet to say thank you or happy birthday we would love to be your florist of choice.

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We are currently expanding our corporate range of flowers to include faux flowers that we design to suit the client’s reception or other open space and which we would change on a monthly basis. We also offer stunning fresh flowers which we deliver and change on a weekly business.

RUNNING ORDER 11:50 - 14:15

Central & East Lancashire

11:50

Part One - Registration, ‘Free Networking’ and Welcome Drinks

12:20

Take your seats for lunch

12:30

Introduction by Karen Tems

12:35

Part Two - Table Presentations - exchange business cards and make your 2-3 minute presentations. TIP: talk about the key benefits and solutions your company provides that will be most relevant to those around the table and their business contacts.

13:40

Speaker: Sarah Barrow, Flowers with Passion

13:50

Table to table networking

14:05

Member news

14:15

Close - Don’t feel you have to rush away. Now is a good time to make those appointments and commit them to your diary

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The professionalism and fun that Karen brings to each event is impressive. Over the years I have attended many networks and The Business Network is by far and away the best! The clients we have gained through this group have been quality clients who have remained with us.

The Business Network Central and East Lancs is the premier event on the monthly business calendar. Karen is a fabulous host, who helps with introductions and connections; she is an experienced, successful business woman, who offers insights into making the right connections. I have come to appreciate her help and support during my time with The Business Network.�

Nick Brookes, Cornfields

Suzanne Waring, Managing Director The Helping Hands Group

The morning seminars are engaging and you leave with lots of food for thought and actions you can apply immediately.

JEAN ATKINSON JEAN ATKINSON CONSULTING

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Central & East Lancashire

THE BUSINESS NETWORK SEMINARS 12 December

BY OUR MEMBERS, FOR OUR MEMBERS

‘Sparkly’ Christmas Event Your Christmas event is taking place on Wednesday 12 December at Stanley House from 11.30 until 2.30 pm with call to lunch 12.15. (Please note the earlier start and later finish time).

It will be a fabulous event and to whet your appetite for the Christmas Season Westholme School Choir will bring some Christmas spirit to our special event.

Coming soon...

16 January, Putting the Romance back into your Online Marketing, Liz Hardwick and Darren Jenkinson, DigiEnable 13 February, How the Principles of Dating Can Help You Grow Your Business, Anne Williamson, Customer Love

Charity Draw For our Christmas Event we aim to raise funds to support our Member Charities Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Derian House and The Space Centre. If you feel you would like to support our effort by offering a prize for the draw please do let me know.

11 March, 5 Ways To Grow Your Profits, Paul Limb, ActionCOACH

Prize Draw Please bring £10 if you would like to enter our prize draw and wear something sparkly no matter how small or discreet - otherwise a £1 fine to our charity pot!

18 Jun, Buying Customers - The Truth About Online Advertising Rob Clarke and Paul Whitfield, Bright Red Digital

16 April, Don't be a Goldfish.……A Guide To Help You Maximise Engagement Online, Matthew Lincoln, Northern Monkey Creative Media

Seminar opportunities are available in 2020.

If you would like to workshop your expertise with our group, please let me know.

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP As a valued member of The Business Network Central & East Lancashire you are welcome to: • Access our national database and personalise your own page • Enjoy 20% Discount on Virgin Trains West Coast Route Advanced Fares in your first year • Join The Business Network World Privilege Club offering specially negotiated discounts and privileges from leading brand names • Free Energy Review – with our Partner, Inspired Energy. Secure the best electricity and gas supply contracts on the market, saving you time, money and effort.

• Display your banner at each event • Use our literature table • Attend our pre-lunch seminars on a range of business issues • Take a 10 minute after lunch speaker opportunity to share your story • Make seating requests • Finally, use me to broker introductions It may take a little time to appreciate all the benefits of membership. If you have any questions I would love to hear from you and we can discuss how I can help you to get the most from your investment.

We know that the format works; our members have made countless high value introductions, collaborated on new client projects, offered valuable educational seminars and in some cases, mentored each other’s companies to create a supportive community of high quality businesses and key decision makers.

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DATES FOR THE DIARY 2019 - 2020 12 December 16 January 12 February 11 March 16 April 14 May 17 June 16 July 20 August 17 September 12 October 12 November

Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House TBC TBC TBC

Download Dates https://www.business-network.co.uk/event_dates.php

We are currently looking to attract: Accountant - Loss Assessor Commercial Property Agent

INTRODUCE A GUEST WIN A £1,000 TRAVEL VOUCHER TO SPEND WITH CHIC BOUTIQUE TRAVEL Our Members are generous inviting Guests who always add value to our monthly events. Indeed, a good proportion of Guests go on to express interest in joining The Business Network Central & East Lancashire.

For every guest that you introduce who then joins our group, your name will go into the ‘hat’ for our draw at the Christmas event for the chance to win a £1,000 travel voucher to spend with Chic Boutique Travel.

A reminder of how it works. If your Guest is a Senior Decision-Maker in a category that is unrepresented, then I will happily invite them along as your guest and host their place. Otherwise, Guests are very welcome at the normal event fee.

Already in the hat:

Liz Hardwick | Jon Coulter | Lisa Edge | Robert Kitchener

Anne Williamson | Matt Lincoln | Chris Ridehalgh | Laura Leyland | Alex Meadowcroft | Georgina Raynor Tom Wilcox | Suzanne Waring | Vicky Keelan

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MEMBERS NEWS & OFFERS

DECLAN BROWN

DARREN HUTCHINSON

PORTERGATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEL: 0161 667 9700

FILM-MAKER & 360° SPECIALIST DREAMSCOPE TV - VISUAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS TEL: 0330 445 8080

Friargate Court, Preston-based student and key worker accommodation, has agreed to sponsor the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Men’s Football Club for the 2019-2020 season.

Friargate Court, and Portergate Property Management, Chairman Anthony Jackson commented “It is fantastic that we are able to allow these students to play football, University students are already limited by budget restrictions during their time at University, so we at Friargate Court are delighted we can provide this opportunity. It really shows our commitment to enhancing and improving the experience students have during their time in Preston, and we want to continue to build on this great relationship.”

KAYLEIGH BASHAM LAVENDER HOTELS TEL: 07854 255 366 15% Discount on our Christmas Party Nights

One of my films is being shown at a prestigious film festival in Toronto. Here’s the link: http://labourfilms.ca/2019-festival/2019-cliff-film-synop ses/ scroll down to ‘Rethabile’s Story’ and see the write-up.

Watch the full film here https://youtu.be/jqTHTZBu64s

TARYN WILKINSON WALMSLELY WILKINSON TEL: 01200 401 201 Linda Walmsley, is undertaking a series of interviews with “Inspiring Leaders”. So far these have included Dame Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, Steve Waggott, CEO of Blackburn Rovers and Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, CEO of STEMettes. If you would like to learn more about their careers and their top tips for successfully growing a business, then please visit: https://www.walmsleywilkinson.com/news

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JEAN ATKINSON

LISA EDGE

SALES & MARKETING CONSULTANT TEL: 07875 599963

LANCASHARE TEL: 01772 921643

Matched funding is now available to businesses in Lancashire via Propel2Grow. If you haven’t accessed the funding yet, then don’t delay. You can get up to £6,000 matched funding to bring me in to support you with your sales and marketing activity. If you would like to find out more, then please drop me an email or give me a call and I’d be happy to tell you more: jean@jeanatkinson.co.uk

A reminder that our Lancashare Day celebrations will be held on the 27th of November, we have something extra special planned for you and hope you will join us for our third birthday celebrations! Join us and hundreds of businesses as we gather for this year’s annual celebration of all things Lancashare and Lancashire!

PAUL LIMB

OWEN PHILLIPS

ActionCOACH TEL: 01204 852 709

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LANCASHARE TEL: 07595 921 601

ActionCOACH Bolton is proud to announce that we are now a Northern Powerhouse Partner, fitting in with our vision to help generate new jobs and growth into our local economy.

• Do you want to see young people thrive?

• Help to create a future workforce who are dynamic, confident leaders?

• Maximise and enhance your CSR? We have an exciting opportunity to bring national funding to Lancashire through Match funding, the I Will Fund.

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Call Owen for more details.

WENDY HOPE

ROB CLARKE

STANLEY HOUSE TEL: 01254 769200

BRIGHT RED DIGITAL TEL: 01772 978 927

Mr Fred’s Dining Offer

Try Before You Buy – Three Months Free We’ll work with you to create a digital marketing plan that’s focused on your business goals. We will then put into action free-of-charge for the first 3 months.

https://www.stanleyhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploa ds/2019/10/SHH_VoucherDownloadsNov19_FREDS01 -1.pdf Spa Treatment Of The Month https://www.stanleyhouse.co.uk/spa/treatment-ofthe-month/ Accommodation Offer https://www.stanleyhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploa ds/2019/09/SHH_OctoberResidentialOffer_04.pdf

PAUL BOLTON MY TOTAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS TEL: 0800 1833 800

CHRIS HUNTER HM-NETWORK TEL: 03333 444 190 Currently on BT ISDN for your phone system? HM Network are helping many business customers migrate to BT Cloud Voice. Lower cost of ownership, flexible working, future proofed and we can likely move you from ISDN without penalty. Please ask Chris Hunter for a 1-2-1, call 03333 444 190 or email chris@hm-network.com

My Total office Solutions offering Charities 10% back as a monthly donation on everything they spend with us. Addition to this.... 10% of everything spent by any donors and connections of the charity.

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AMANDA COLLINS

HANNAH BAKER

INSPIRED ENERGY PLC TEL: 07503 643 535

BLACKBURN COLLEGE TEL: 01254 292 491

Intelligent energy solutions, including energy procurement, energy management, energy market analysis, historical audits and renewable energy projects.

Don’t forget we have new commercial part time, apprenticeship and degree courses starting soon:

ANDREA BAKER THE SPACE CENTRE TEL: 01772 769 391 Festive Weekend at The Space Centre We are hosting a Panto (Cinderella) performed by The SEND Students at Preston’s College Performing Arts Department on Saturday 14th December at 2.30 pm. Tickets are £4.00 per person or £12 for a Family Ticket. Light Refreshments and Raffle.

Santa’s Grotto on the 15th December (10am – 5pm) will see some Christmas Alpacas visiting the centre too! £6.00 per child (quality present given from Santa and his Elves). There will also be stalls and a raffle as well as refreshments throughout the day.

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Both events must be pre-booked and are both held at The Space Centre. Please ring Chief Elf (Andrea) for further details and to book.

IOSH Managing Safely Digital Marketer (L3) Apprenticeship (Jan 2020) If you are looking to employ an apprentice or upskilling your existing staff please give me a call.

BERNADETTE WILLEMS YOUR BUSINESS PEACEMAKER TEL: 07740 438 341 bmw@bernadettewillems.com 2020 is just around the corner!

Has 2019 been an average, good or exceptional year for you? If you are not growing, you are stagnating. Let me help you upgrade your performance for 2020.

I am offering 25% discount on all my programmes until 30th November!

Book now to not be disappointed and make 2020 an even better year.

CRAIG CHAPPELL

OLIVER BLOOMFIELD

EWGA WINES TEL: 07803 020 820

THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST TEL: 07580 977 773

Ideal Christmas gifts for all your corporate clientele, staff, family and friends.

Oliver is one of The Business Network Manchester Charity Members. His Early Career Development team is running a Free workshop in Manchester on December 4th looking at Developing Resilience in Early Careers Talent. They would welcome young people from organisations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire – hence this message. If you have any members who would like to offer this to their employees please see the link below and please pass it on or mention it in your next set of speech notes in November, if you feel it appropriate to do so. Full details are here:

Exclusive wines, Champagnes, giftsets please contact me with your requirements.

Follow the link below to access our Christmas specials brochure. http://ow.ly/e3Lk50wGBgh Feel free to drop me a line with specific questions or requests.

CATHERINE RIDGWAY

https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/developing-resil ience

DIAMOND INTERIORS TEL: 07507 841 271 Diamond Interiors are offering a no obligation workspace consultation where we can assist with space planning, design ideas and furniture specification for anyone looking to relocate or refresh their office space.

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GILL HART

PAUL LIMB

KBL SOLICITORS TEL: 01254 268 790

ActionCOACH BOLTON TEL: 01204 852 705

Are you divorced? Did you get a Clean Break Order?

Few people realise that spouses can still make financial claims against the other at any point in the future if they have not obtained a clean break financial order from the court. The Order ensures that your ex-spouse cannot go back to court to ask for more money, assets or pensions post-divorce. Special rates for Business Network members, please contact me to arrange a free initial meeting.

We would like to offer any business owner who is a member of The Business Network the opportunity to have a complimentary coaching session for 60-90 minutes, to discuss growth strategies for your business.

ANDREW CHARNOCK HR DEPT The Foxton Centre in Preston are a charity focussing on help for homeless folk and particularly those with difficult mental health and related issues.

This December they are part of an initiative to raise money and support from the community and to raise awareness of the plight of some people in our midst.

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The PNE Sleepout is at Deepdale on the 15th December, https://www.pnefc.net/news/2019/march/the-big-pnesleepout-for-the-foxton-centre/

Contact Bolton@ActionCoach.com to arrange your session.

DAVID COGGIN The Coggin Group 01995 606414 Thank you to Karen Preece of Portergate Property Management for a great piece of work.

Suzanne Waring The Helping Hands Group 01254 812144 Huge thank you to Karen Preece from Portergate Property Management Gate as she kindly gave us our biggest project to date. This was very successful project and we hope to be supporting Karen and her team in the future.

Katie Threlfall Palmer Publicity Services (PPS) 07734975302 01772 733213 A huge thank you to Liz at DigiEnable for choosing PPS to produce your sponsorship signage at Chorley Football Club! As a guest at my first Business Network meeting, you also made me feel very welcome.

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