October News Round Up

News Round Up

Business Services

St Albans Enterprise Agency (known as STANTA) have a varied programme of training courses planned for this Autumn (some in person and some on Zoom) - ideal for new and start-up businesses. These are free for micro businesses under 3 ½ years old under the Herts Start Up Programme. To fi nd out how you can receive free business advice contact advice@stanta.co.uk

It’’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re continuing to collect unwanted and unloved bras for Against Breast Cancer. For every tonne of bras collected they receive £700 to fund their research. So what’s stopping you?! Clear out your undie drawer and pop by our offi ce with your bras! Find us in Censeo House - next to Waterstones in the centre of St Albans.

Get ready to trade successfully this Autumn with free 1-2-1 business mentoring. Accessing advice from a business mentor can provide businesses with invaluable support that can help to transform business performance through professional insight and guidance. To help support businesses The Volunteer Business Support Scheme has been tailor matching Hertfordshire businesses with a mentor who has the relevant skills and experience to provide a critical ear to brainstorm ideas explore new opportunities and offer inspiration. Whether it’s to attract new customers or help navigate challenges collaborating with a mentor offers an expert sounding board for businesses to overcome barriers to growth. IT Consultancy Cidrosoft is a shining example of a professional services business that has embraced the mentorship scheme and credits the critical industry guidance received from his mentor and the scheme with helping his business grow and remain relevant. Discover how your business can access free business coaching go.herts.ac.uk/vbss

As a business support company helping business leaders get the superstar treatment they deserve it’s amazing to have been recognised by industry experts. To read the full article please go here: www.jaxstarsolutions.co.uk/

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Take the “What is your networking superpower” quiz? And get your report to help you understand your networking style?

www.theathenaacademy.com/natural-networking-quiz

Join Home-Start Herts for all the glitz and glamour that a James Bond style evening should offer. It includes an arrival drink 3 course meal entertainment casino tables and an auction with a range of fabulous lots. It’s guaranteed to be a thrilling evening. If your tipple is the same as the main man then “Martini shaken not stirred…” it will be! Book your tickets at -

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/licence-to-thrill-tickets-169284862581

Family

If you love ‘Strictly’ then you will love the kids classes at Dance2gether based at Nuffi eld St Albans. Classes are for 5yrs from 5pm every Tuesday term time. Contact Sam to book your free trial lesson. www.Dance2gether.co.uk

Finance

A business that isn’t receiving timely accurate and targeted monthly management accounts information is fl ying blind. Contact Visionary Accountants for a free initial business consultation:

www.visionaryaccountants.co.uk/management-accountants

Hair

At Headcase Barbers on Holywell Hill we like to support local…this is our way of giving something back! Enjoy exclusive discounts when mentioning our “local business club” at the till.

Networking

Come along and get your networking on! Our October virtual Athena meetings are available for booking with fabulous like minded women in business contact me for details at kate.cherry@theathenanetwork.com

Lou Murphy Styles helps busy style-conscious women with their outfi t choices. With a mobile boutique full of chic fashions for ladies size 4-24 from the French fashion brand Captain Tortue you can enjoy relaxed shopping with free style advice. Lou can bring her chic fashions to you or you can visit her boutique-at-home in Harpenden for small group or personal shopping experiences. Contact Lou for more information

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Jobs

Do you know amazing dance teachers or dance schools anywhere in the world? Popdance have huge demand for classes, parties and workshops and want to be able to pass this paid work onto incredible dance teachers - get in touch at www.popdance.co.uk/join-the-team to fi nd out more

Eve & Adam are looking for a friendly and charismatic front of house, 3-4 days per week. Duties include reception, placing orders and stock takes. Experience on reception is a requirement and knowledge of he beauty industry ia bonus - To apply; please send CV to info@eve-and-adam.com