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An exciting new enterprise competition to inspire and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship at a young age.
Posted Over a year ago

Extremely Entertaining Business…doing things differently

What a blast we were given on Wednesday evening with a thought provoking insight into the inspiring world of the serial entrepreneur, when Al Gosling, Founder & CEO of the Extreme Group entertained the audience with his experiences from start-up…
Posted Over a year ago

New Year Greetings to all our members!

Bev and the Norfolk Network team wish you a successful and prosperous 2005. Thanks for your support, cards and good wishes - we look forward to working with you throughout this year.
Posted Over a year ago

Face to Face with Chris Starkie, Podcast

Thanks to Norfolk Network member wideangles.tv, you may hear podcast highlights of the June 17th Network evening with Chris Starkie, new Chief Executive of Shaping Norfolk's Future.
Posted Over a year ago

Slaying the Dragons!

The Network Pitch and Punt Event is the opportunity for business to become investment funded rather than investment ready!
Posted Over a year ago

First money for Norfolk and Suffolk entrepreneurs

The Norfolk Network launches a new independent early stage angel investment community, Norfolk First, as part of its ongoing support for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Posted Over a year ago

First Major Enterprising Women Conference

Enterprising Women are holding an inaugural conference at Newmarket Racecourse on the 13th of June and delegate passes are selling fast.
Posted Over a year ago

UEA Wants to hear from Norfolk Businesses looking to Recruit in the New Year.

"Stay Local, Do Different' is project that is focused on enhancing graduate placement opportunities within the region. It aims to highlight the potential of and increase the uptake of graduates within local companies.
Posted Over a year ago

A fitting tribute to the adventure of business...worst things do happen at sea

What a fanatastic birthday treat for the Norfolk Network when Adrian Flanagan gave his talk about the Alpha Global Challenge 2007 at its 4th birthday celebrations last night. We were mesmerised by the intense and unwavering focus on his objective;…
Posted Over a year ago

Cash for countering climate change

The Shell Springboard fund is now open for a second round, giving a cash boost to small businesses with a product or service that helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted Over a year ago

Brand expert warns; don't bow to the logo lynch mob

Simon Middleton comments on the new Olympic logo: "I'm not going to rush to join the merry band of people rubbishing the Olympics 2012 logo. Like many people, my first reaction was to recoil from the use of rather crude…
Posted Over a year ago

Women Entrepreneurs tell it like it is!

Guests at this months Enterprise Forum heard three fascinating individual perspectives on the challenges of growth, and how to best overcome them.
Posted Over a year ago

International Women's Day 2006: Inspiring Potential - Wednesday 8 March

Around the world International Women's Day makes a celebration of the economic, social, cultural and political achievements for Women
Posted Over a year ago

Strong Innovation, Strong Economy

£100 million fund to drive UK innovation forward A further £100 million for UK business to research and develop new technologies from environmentally friendly low carbon projects to leading edge manufacturing was announced in the Budget today. The Collaborative R&D competition, part…
Posted Over a year ago

Success for "One Vision, One Voice" partnership

Despite being one of the fastest growing regions in the country, only a third of new businesses in the East of England are set up by women. This situation is set to change over the next two years following the…
Posted Over a year ago

Exciting New Partnership between UEA and NN

We are delighted to announce a 12 month sponsorship agreement between the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk Network.
Posted Over a year ago

Networking in the 21st Century - technology & innovation in action

BT and IP-City have joined forces with key business partners, Norwich Union, Smart421, @Road, Real Time Content, Suffolk New College i-CoVE and IBM to offer you this unique opportunity to glimpse emerging enterprises exploiting technology and innovation. EEDA and the…
Posted Over a year ago

A positive contribution to supporting women entrepreneurs.

The Norfolk Network is a progressive B2B network, which represents some of the most innovative & entrepreneurial businesses in Norfolk. Increasingly, we are seeing more and more businesses led by women entrepreneurs from across our business sectors. As a progressive…
Posted Over a year ago

The Future According to Ian

Ian Pearson wowed the Norfolk Network audience at January's event with visions of the future that were both exciting and terrifying.
Posted Over a year ago

Appointment of CEO gets Norwich Research Park's new innovation hub spinning

Norwich Research Park (NRP) announces the appointment of Dr Robin Daniels, as the first Chief Executive of NRP Enterprise Ltd; the NRP's new innovation hub. NRP Enterprise Ltd will promote current, and future, research and business opportunities available on the…
Posted Over a year ago

Business push for A11 dualling

Norfolk's business community has launched a new campaign to lobby for the dualling of the county's key link with London - the A11.
Posted Over a year ago

EU candidates grilled by Norfolk business

On Tuesday night (8th June) six candidates in today's EU elections participated in a public 'Question Time' debate organised by the Norfolk Network. Businesses from across Norfolk gathered beforehand in Open247 for networking with MEP candidates over dinner, and…
Posted Over a year ago

The BA Festival of Science Comes to Norwich in 2006

The BA Festival will be coming to Norwich in September 2006 (2nd-9th) and Norwich and Norfolk are eagerly preparing to host the biggest and best Festival ever.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network a shining example

'of what is needed to develop an enterprise culture across the region and promote local business on a national level', said Dr. Ian Gibson M.P. in his keynote address on our birthday.
Posted Over a year ago

Appointment of Commercial Director First Step in Growth Plans for Norfolk based Systems Integrator

Norwich systems integrator and IT managed service provider P1 Technology Partners has appointed Rod Cobain as Commercial Director.
Posted Over a year ago

"There's never a queue in virtual reality…"

From robotic dogs who cock their legs and dragons for hyperactive children to networked cars, and fridges that talk to you about that mouldy bit of food at the back, Norfolk Network members were treated to a fabulous visit behind…
Posted Over a year ago

Dawn Gibbins explains why the world is at her feet

Dawn Gibbins recently took to the floor in front of a buzzing Norfolk Network audience as our first woman entrepreneur speaker. With her infectious enthusiasm and energy, she explained how she founded a technology flooring company that has grown to…
Posted Over a year ago

Get Involved in Enterprise Week 2005

National Enterprise Week takes place from 14-20 November 2005. Enterprise Week is a national celebration of people making their ideas happen, with a focus on people in their teens and twenties. Now in its second year, it is expected…
Posted Over a year ago

Conclusion - It's Not Rocket Science!

Although many people try to make running a business appear that way, especially if they have a PhD in rocket science!
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network Scholarships Announced

We're delighted to announce that we have secured special scholarships for Norfolk Network members worth £1000 towards the fees of the 2006 Business Growth and Development Programme (BGP) at Cranfield University.
Posted Over a year ago

Call for Energy Innovation Awards Applications

The Energy Innovation Awards 2006 is now calling for entries. In its first two years EEEGR's Annual Energy Innovation Awards for the East of England has shown a huge wealth of innovative companies across the region, all eager to profile…
Posted Over a year ago

East Of England Companies Wow Judges To Win

Three East of England companies are celebrating after securing investment funding (subject to contract) from CREATE in running the gauntlet, the East of England Development Agency's competition for entrepreneurs.
Posted Over a year ago

Gerard Burke Reveals His Top Ten Tips For Business Growth

Of 15,000 independent businesses surveyed in the UK with turnover between £1 and 50 million, only 267 are growing in a secure and sustainable fashion. That was the alarming statistic that Gerard Burke highlighted to the 75 plus audience in…
Posted Over a year ago

Women In Enterprise Forum

This month we are delighted to have launched the Norfolk Network's "Women in Enterprise Forum".
Posted Over a year ago

Extension to the exclusive free access to The Gauntlet for entrepreneurs in the East of…

Following the extensive positive feedback to The Gauntlet from those who registered in the East of England Development Agency's "Running The Gauntlet" competition, it has been agreed to extend FREE access to The Gauntlet until 17 November.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network Welcomes New Manager

The Norfolk Network is pleased to announce that Dr Jack Peart has joined the team as the new Manager. He is a firm believer that Norfolk is a great place to grow a business, and wants to encourage both…
Posted Over a year ago

What Marketing Professionals and Buddhist Monks Should Have in Common

In his engaging and amusing talk, Tim Ambler drew an analogy between marketing professionals and Buddhist monks - insight into your customer's perspective can often come from meditation and deep thinking as well as from market research. Tim also claimed…
Posted Over a year ago

Online Business Plan Self-Assessment Tool For Entrepreneurs

A new tool to assist entrepreneurs searching for venture capital.
Posted Over a year ago

Happy Birthday to you!

The Norfolk Network celebrated its birthday in style on Thursday, with music, dancing, wine, food and the amazing Memory Man! Bells, Bacon and Bottles of Port.....
Posted Over a year ago

Running the Gauntlet

CREATE offers East of England entrepreneurs a share of £1,000,000 in investing funding in UK's biggest business competition.
Posted Over a year ago

The Friend or Foe approach

Dr Simon Ward, speaker for our March event at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital gave us his "Friend or Foe" approach to success.
Posted Over a year ago

Students develop enterprise skills in rapid time

We are extremely excited to be able to tell you about the Norfolk Network's inter schools enterprise competition taking place in June and July. Supported by 'Go for it! and created by the Norfolk Network in collaboration with the Hethel…
Posted Over a year ago

£1.1m to help those hit by the recession

Individuals and businesses in Norfolk will benefit from a £1.1m scheme designed to provide much-needed help to those hit by the recession.
Posted Over a year ago

Women in Enterprise

Norfolk Network launches major Business Growth learning programme for women in business and new entrepreneurs
Posted Over a year ago

New funding to help test bright business ideas

Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn them into commercial realities, thanks to new funding announced by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).
Posted Over a year ago

Extra help to get you through the recession!

Business Link offer a variety of free services, healthchecks, a confidential helpline, workshops, and a new Recession Survival Guide. Check out all the latest news and support on offer.
Posted Over a year ago

"Norfolk Network" - the first five years video

To celebrate the first five years of Norfolk Network and to consider the next period, award-winning member wideangles.tv have produced a short documentary film.
Posted Over a year ago

Orgasmic Summer Supper Party a Success

Members of Norfolk Network and Lastuesday joined up on Tuesday 26th of July to enjoy a party night at Orgasmic Café with Laura Knight, the café CEO. After the meal there was a talk from Laura and then many of…
Posted Over a year ago

Garlic solves major poultry problems

Norfolk Network member ECOSpray is granted first ever European approval for using highly innovative natural garlic extract as a pesticide.
Posted Over a year ago

Dragons Den a sell-out success!

A packed house at the IFR watched eight brave dragon-slayers pitch their highly innovative products to a panel of hard-nosed Norfolk First investors.
Posted Over a year ago

Business Incubator launched in Norwich to support new start-up companies

The new 4500sqft City Incubator based in a prestigious Georgian House in the centre of Norwich provides flexible open-plan office space for up to 20 companies. The incubator aims to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial and innovative…
Posted Over a year ago

Food Brokerage Event, Murcia, Spain, 26-27 October 2009

The Murcia Food Brokerage Event, held in conjunction with the International Symposium on Food Technology, provides an international forum for food companies to hear about the latest advances in food technology and to meet with potential collaborators.
Posted Over a year ago

Evolve Norfolk

Everyone is aware that we are currently going through a recession - you can't pick up a newspaper or turn on the news without coming across those familiar words "Credit Crunch". What people are NOT so aware of is that…
Posted Over a year ago

Public-sector contracts: government scraps web charges

Every small business in the UK will now have free access to thousands of lower-value public-sector contracts on the government's website www.supply2.gov.uk.
Posted Over a year ago

Media training workshops at EPIC throughout August

EPIC TV are running 1 and 2 day media workshops throughout August. Led by an experienced TV professional Sue Brody, the workshops give delegates a solid foundation in how to pro-actively promote positive stories to enhance their business…
Posted Over a year ago

Hemsby, Norfolk is first British seaside resort to use instant customer-feedback scheme.

Twenty business owners in the Norfolk seaside resort of Hemsby & Newport are pioneering the latest customer-feedback technology to measure and improve their customer service.
Posted Over a year ago

Just two weeks left to have your say!

The current research project on graduate employability is raising some fascinating and challenging issues. Take 15 minutes out of your day, and add your opinion to the mix.
Posted Over a year ago

Government sets up £150m innovation fund

The government has unveiled the creation of the UK Innovation Investment Fund, a state-backed venture capital fund of £150m.
Posted Over a year ago

P1 launches "My First Server"

Imagine a world where you have access to all of the information you need and can reliably collaborate and communicate with your clients and colleagues. A world where you're at the cutting edge of communication and business protection, able…
Posted Over a year ago

Yoga meets Sport Science to train elite athletes in Olympic 2012 build-up

A Norfolk-based yoga and sport science expert is set to make a major impact on athletics training programmes in the build-up to the 2012 Olympics. Hayley Winter has combined the ancient tradition of yoga with the latest sport science techniques to…
Posted Over a year ago

Windows 7 Release Date Announced

Microsoft Windows 7 Release Date Announced!!
Posted Over a year ago

Jonathan Vickery joins the P1 Team

Posted Over a year ago

I was lucky enough to hear Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones.....

I was lucky enough to hear Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones the other week at the Norfolk Network's 6th birthday party - and I am still suffering from an insatiable craving for his special 'Black Farmer' sausages!
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA launches regional loan and understanding finance for business

The regional loan fund, the new 'understanding finance for business' programme and EEDA's new finance website have all been launched to help businesses in the region access finance.
Posted Over a year ago

Turnpike Farm expands enterprise growth team

Best selling business author, speaker and enterprise guru Robert Ashton has launched an enterprise support team at Turnpike Farm near Wymondham to meet the growing demand for his quirky and very effective style of business support.
Posted Over a year ago

The Budget - what does it mean for your business?

A number of initiatives have been announced for SMEs and entrepreneurs in this year's Budget.
Posted Over a year ago

Two new employment laws in effect from April 2009.

For those members employing others, April 6th saw changes in statutory holiday entitlements and employee dismissal rules.
Posted Over a year ago

What makes graduates employer-friendly?

Much of the debate about Higher Education in recent years has focussed on the 'skills agenda', the idea that university not only develops academic abilities, but provides students with a clutch of skills that can make them more work-ready, more…
Posted Over a year ago

Meet our panel of media experts

On 21st April we'll be bringing together a top panel of media experts to talk about how they work, what they're looking for in good stories and how to keep up with emerging media.
Posted Over a year ago

Seeking new business or technology partners in Europe?

Then Enterprise Europe East of England can help. Part of the world's largest business and innovation network, Enterprise Europe East of England provides regional businesses with a free professional brokerage service.
Posted Over a year ago

A virtual world of graduate job seekers in the East of England: The GradsEast Online…

Recruitment can be an expensive and time-consuming process. For the second year running, GradsEast is helping graduate and student employers in the East of England to maximize their recruitment budget and to connect to bright, motivated fresh thinking new talent.
Posted Over a year ago

Mad about Business

The Simply In Touch Norfolk Network event in February proved to be incredibly fruitful for two members.
Posted Over a year ago

Mayfair delivers help to Jobseekers

We all know somebody who is looking for their next job, and they deserve the best chance of finding it. Now they can improve their chances at http://www.jobseekersworkshop.co.uk/
Posted Over a year ago

First European SME Week

The first European SME Week will take place 6 - 14 May 2009, and is a campaign to promote entrepreneurship across Europe and provide support to entrepreneurs at European, national and local level.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network founder sponsor YTKO, wins prestigious 'flagship of flagships' award

It was announced at the Prowess National conference in Blackpool last week that YTKO were the winner of the prestigious Best Newcomer 2009 Award.
Posted Over a year ago

Pioneering on-line foot measuring for children

SYS Consulting Ltd, the consulting arm of the School of Computing Sciences at University of East Anglia have responded to a challenge set by Start-rite Shoes - and developed a cutting edge way of measuring feet at home to allow…
Posted Over a year ago

Aviva web designers enlists the help of TopBox Media

As the Aviva global brand is launched, Norwich Union are using the latest web technology to hold onto their roots.
Posted Over a year ago

University student helps develop 21st Century systems at Norwich engineers

The University of East Anglia is looking for businesses in Norfolk to participate in the national Shell Step scheme this summer, so if your business would like to benefit from having extra resource, new skills and fresh thinking without committing…
Posted Over a year ago

University student helps develop 21st Century systems at Norwich engineers

Business Networking Skills Masterclass

Caroline Rust of The Coaching Works, Norwich, is running a Networking Skills Masterclass on Tuesday, March 17th, 9.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. at Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Great Yarmouth. Places cost just £65 per person and include lunch and refreshments.
Posted Over a year ago

Feedback and Speaker Presentations from Open Innovation 2009

Your feedback voted the Open Innovation Conference a resounding success and a first class conference. Read the feedback and down load the presentations here.
Posted Over a year ago

Moving forward through the downturn!

Are you a senior manager who would appreciate FREE Leadership Development to help your organisation move forward? A two-day programme will be taking place in Norwich in March and will be just right for you. If you employ between…
Posted Over a year ago

Managing Equality & Diversity

Chapel Associates is pleased to announce that it is the only organisation in the County to gain accreditation by the Institute for leadership and Management (ILM) to deliver the Level 4 Award in Managing Equality and Diversity.
Posted Over a year ago

Pinesolutions.co.uk included in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 List

Pinesolutions.co.uk has been named as one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses.
Posted Over a year ago

Outward Mission to Greece for ICT companies (11 - 12 December 2008)

Enterprise Europe East of England, in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Greece, is offering regional ICT companies the opportunity to participate in a 2 day partnering event in Greece on 11th - 12th December 2008. Travel costs will be covered…
Posted Over a year ago

Forget Offshoring and Nearshoring .. IT goes Norfolkshoring

P1 Technology Partners in Norwich is bringing advantages to East Anglia on two fronts. Firstly, SE-based companies who out-source custom software development or IT operations are finding skills on their doorstep, and secondly, the venture should bring an increasing…
Posted Over a year ago

Have your say on the Norwich to London Liverpool Street train line

Shaping Norfolk's Future has currently recruited a group of local UEA MBA students to carry out some consultation work on the Norwich to London Liverpool street train line.
Posted Over a year ago

Enterprising Women Conference 2008

Enterprising Women are proud to announce our second conference and first ever regional awards to be held on 21 November 2008 at Abington Hall, Cambridge.
Posted Over a year ago

Engineering Sector Chair Election Result

We're delighted to announce that NN member Richard Bridgman, Chairman of Warren Services, has be elected the new Sector Chair of Shaping Norfolk's Future Engineering and Marine Industries Sector Group.
Posted Over a year ago

Showcase your innovative technologies at Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona 16 - 19 February 2009, is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry and is expected to attract approximately 60,000 attendees from 170 different countries.
Posted Over a year ago

Anyone looking for offices in Soho?

Soho offices in pretty Georgian corner house - any interest?
Posted Over a year ago

Aquaterra forecasts double turnover

Oil and gas engineering firm Aquaterra will double its turnover to more than £15m this year, according to managing director George Morrison.
Posted Over a year ago

New York, New York, So Good

It's one of the world's great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants. World-class professional athletes enter the race not only for the huge prize money, but also for the chance to shine in front of two million cheering…
Posted Over a year ago

Chance to win £20,000 business grant from BT

Now in it's third year, the BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates the achievements of small businesses that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and have found new directions to succeed in business with the help of technology.
Posted Over a year ago

Big Fish hooks entrepreneurs in to support and funding

New campaign seeking to boost region's start-up success rate launches today
Posted Over a year ago

P1 Technology Partners John Worsfold predicts the future and it's Hyper-V

John's been with P1 for a year now. Being part of the excellent P1 team has opened up parts of John's brain that he didn't realise existed. Now a psychic, John gives us his views on the near future…
Posted Over a year ago

P1 Gains Another MCSE

P1 is pleased to announce another member of it's Infrastructure and Service Management team, Jonathan Hosking has achieved the status of MCSE to further increase P1's haul of Microsoft Certification and gives our clients even more confidence in our knowledge…
Posted Over a year ago

elearning business grows in the city

The continuing interest in elearning is leading to an increase in work for elearning developers, Real Projects.
Posted Over a year ago

Less than a week left for East of England entrepreneurs to access funding

East of England entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas have until 5pm on Friday 25 July to apply for a share in EEDA's Proof of Concept Fund. This will be the final round of Proof of Concept funding available this year.
Posted Over a year ago

Deborah Cadman takes over as region's economic development chief

Deborah Cadman has taken over this week as the new chief executive of the East of England Development Agency.
Posted Over a year ago

Funding extended for East of England university-business cooperation

i10 has secured funding for its continued work in helping regional businesses succeed through closer cooperation with the East of England's universities. The organisation has received £500,000 from the government's Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) to continue its work into…
Posted Over a year ago

How to make yourself the "expert" in the media

Have you ever wondered why some business people seem to get quoted in the press time after time? Perhaps one of your competitors is always commenting about your industry? Getting quoted in the press can have lots of…
Posted Over a year ago

Steeles Promotes Three

Steeles Law is delighted to announce the promotion of three of its solicitors.
Posted Over a year ago

Sinclair International to work with P1 Technology Partners

Sinclair has a global operation and is the market leader in its field. With applications becoming ever more critical and technology becoming ever more complex, Sinclair has chosen P1 to deliver its latest custom development project.
Posted Over a year ago

Open Frontiers commit to a further £150k development program with P1 Technology Partners

P1 Technology Partners is pleased to announce that Open Frontiers has extended their development program with a commitement to a further £150k.
Posted Over a year ago

Year in Industry programmes in Biological and Natural Sciences

The University of East Anglia is an internationally renowned, research-led University with over 14,000 students contributing to its world-class research expertise. An opportunity exists for companies to work with students from Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Natural Sciences.
Posted Over a year ago

Enterprise Europe Network launch

Enterprise Europe East of England was launched last week at an event attended by Labour MEP for the East of England, Richard Howitt. The event formally marked the launch of a new regional support service for businesses who are…
Posted Over a year ago

Have you got a lot on your plate?

With summer on the way, annual holidays and the kids to cover, could your business do with a helping hand for a couple of months?
Posted Over a year ago

Bailey Fisher ~ Executive Search expands the Technology Team with the appointment of Ian McLoughlin…

Bailey Fisher ~ Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian McLoughlin as Technology Business Director, focusing on executive assignments across the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector.
Posted Over a year ago

P1 Launches Microsoft Dynamics CRM services

P1 Technology Partners are pleased to announce the introduction of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Services.
Posted Over a year ago

P1 findsThree year NetGuard deals popular

P1 Technology Partners is pleased to announce that Three year NetGuard deals have been signed with Jack Richards and Norwich Cathedral
Posted Over a year ago

MAW COMMS BOOSTS GOCOMPARE.COM'S PRESS COVERAGE

Norwich based PR agency MAW Communications has increased press coverage ten-fold for leading price comparison site Gocompare.com since taking over as their retained PR agency a year ago.
Posted Over a year ago

South Suffolk Leisure Renew NetGuard Agreement with P1 Technology Partners

South Suffolk Leisure Trust has renewed its NetGuard agreement with P1 Technology Partners today.
Posted Over a year ago

GradsEast uses latest technology for online recruitment drive in East of England

GradsEast - East of England's free graduate career and recruitment site, will be running the first regional online recruitment fair in June.
Posted Over a year ago

Dawn Gibbins announces sale of Flowcrete to US Firm

Our congratulations to Dawn Gibbins MBE on the sale of her company Flowcrete. Dawn has been one of our most popular and inspirational speakers at the Norfolk Network.
Posted Over a year ago

Finding Answers to those difficult questions

Does your business have a problem it doesn't think it can solve? If the answer to this question is YES then the Shell STEP scheme may have the answer. Through the Shell STEP scheme Wymondham based Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture Ltd., a…
Posted Over a year ago

Prism advises on sale of SysAdmins

Prism Corporate Broking announces the sale of Systems Administrators Limited to Clearsprings (Management) Limited
Posted Over a year ago

What's my carbon footprint ?

Norfolk Network has joined with BT to give all our members the chance to reduce their carbon footprint.
Posted Over a year ago

P1 partners with Dell

We've joined the Dell Direct Partner programme so that you get better prices and better support.
Posted Over a year ago

Calling all growing businesses!

Archant are offering a £50 discount to Norfolk network members to advertise in their next issue of Successful Businesses of Norwich and Norfolk.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - March 2008

The East of England Innovation Relay Centre is part of a Europe-wide network helping regional companies find or exploit new technologies to give their business a competitive edge. The following are some of the latest technology opportunities available through the…
Posted Over a year ago

'Dating Agency' for business launched

A new online "dating agency" launched regionally as part of the 'Rising to the Challenge' campaign on 4th March at Tattersalls, to East of England businesses to help them find their perfect opportunity to supply the London 2012 Games.
Posted Over a year ago

MS Gold Partner for the fourth time

We have just renewed our Microsoft Partner Programme membership and maintained the status of Gold Certified Partner for 2008-2009. This ensures that our clients continue to recieve an enhanced service.
Posted Over a year ago

New Appointments To Shape Norfolk's Future

John Fry, Chief Executive of Archant, Mike Burrows partner at Grant Thornton and Chris Starkie, Business Editor of the Eastern Daily Press have been appointed Non-executive Chair, Deputy Chair and Chief Executive of Shaping Norfolk's Future, respectively.
Posted Over a year ago

Workers should be a world-class force to reckon with

Last week's skills summit in Norfolk highlighted the huge challenge that the region faces in improving the skills of its workforce, and the dangers if it fails.
Posted Over a year ago

£5m available to entrepreneurs

Up to £5m-worth of interest-free investment is available for a budding business idea in East Anglia with the launch of an entrepreneur challenge that has expanded following its success last year.
Posted Over a year ago

Simon Middleton - Survival of the Most Creative

"It's not the strongest who will survive but the most creative!" These are the words of Norfolk's own, Simon Middleton. Simon -CIM's 2007 Marketeer of the Year for Norfolk and Suffolk - is fast becoming one of the most respected…
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - January 2008

East of England Innovation Relay Centre is part of a Europe-wide network helping regional companies find or exploit new technologies to give their business a competitive edge. The following are some of the latest technology opportunities available through the IRC…
Posted Over a year ago

Go Ape Sign Two Year Agreement

Go Ape has today signed a two-year NetGuard agreement with P1.
Posted Over a year ago

Concerned about losing email?

Email is one of the most important services in a business today. What happens to emails being sent to you when your mail server crashes, your Internet connection is down or you've lost power to the building?
Posted Over a year ago

Survey finds East of England's students expect "the full package" after graduation

Putting down roots and having a good quality of life are just as important as climbing the corporate ladder, according to a survey of students run by the East of England's free graduate career and recruitment service GradsEast.
Posted Over a year ago

A share of £1.5 million on offer to Norfolk businesses to test bright ideas in…

Entrepreneurs in Norfolk with innovative business ideas will have exclusive access to £1.5 million worth of funding this year to help test the commercial potential of their products.
Posted Over a year ago

Laptops - your biggest security risk?

Is your business at risk because of laptops?
Posted Over a year ago

Business Analyst Joins from Intel

Caroline Perrement joins P1 from Intel as Consultant Business Analyst.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network member, PI Consulting, receives prestigious Premier Practice award from the IBC

This award makes PI Consulting one of a small group of IBC Premier Practices and one of the youngest firms to have achieved this prestigious award.
Posted Over a year ago

Survey finds Norfolk's students expect "the full package" after graduation

A survey of more than 1,300 students across the East of England has found out what they want and expect from the working world after they graduate.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - December 2007

GradsNorfolk News

Almost two months in to the GradsNorfolk project, and I thought it was about time for an update.
Posted Over a year ago

Norwich Management Development Partnership Helps China's Bid for

Norwich-based Management Development partnership continues its work in China.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network founder Bev Hurley appointed to EEDA board

Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Competitiveness and Consumer Affairs, has just announced three new appointments to the management board of the East of England Development Agency.
Posted Over a year ago

Computing Science Postgraduate (Masters) Projects

The University of East Anglia is an internationally renowned University with over 14,000 students contributing to its world-class research expertise. The School of Computing Sciences is one of the biggest research-led computing schools in the UK with four pioneering research…
Posted Over a year ago

'RUNNING THE GAUNTLET' INVESTMENT PLANS ANNOUNCED

The ten finalists in the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) 'running the gauntlet' investment and education programme tonight (6.11.07) learnt what the future holds for them during the final session at Destination Growth.
Posted Over a year ago

University wins Beacon status

The University of East Anglia has been selected as a national Beacon to develop further its engagement work with the public.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - November 2007

STEPHEN TIMMS MP ANNOUNCES TEN FINALISTS IN RUNNING THE GAUNTLET 2007

During his visit to see some of the East of England's vibrant IT and technology companies, Competitiveness Minister, Stephen Timms MP announced the ten finalists in the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) 'running the gauntlet' competition for entrepreneurs.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - October 2007

Networking in the 21st Century - Innovation through Collaboration

An opportunity to gain insight and understanding into the advantages and challenges of collaborative innovation programmes.
Posted Over a year ago

The search is on for the East of England Businesswoman of the Year for 2007.

The awards are presented to exceptional businesswomen who have made a fundamental contribution to the success and development of their organisation.
Posted Over a year ago

Minister applauds cream of the East of England's entrepreneurs

Minister for the East of England, Barbara Follett MP congratulated the fifty entrepreneurs short-listed in 'running the gauntlet', the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) investment competition and education programme.
Posted Over a year ago

BT sets its sights on bright future for Adastral Park

BT has unveiled a new vision for the future of Adastral Park, its main research and development (R&D) centre in the UK and one of the most important centres for communications technology in the country.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - September 2007

Emma Harrison addresses Norfolk's Entrepreneurs

Emma Harrison, Chairman of A4e, one of the largest suppliers of services delivering social change, and Mentor on C4's 'Make Me a Million', will be addressing an audience of Norfolk's most dynamic business people.
Posted Over a year ago

ONLY DAYS REMAIN BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE FOR RUNNING THE GAUNTLET 2007

The clock is ticking towards midnight on 2 September 2007 when entries to the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) 'running the gauntlet 2007' investment competition and free business education programme for entrepreneurs in the East of England closes.
Posted Over a year ago

Small and medium sized firms are not preparing enough for new business meetings.

A survey conducted by TheSeed.com has found that smaller firms are wasting time and money going to new business meetings unprepared and without first ensuring that the prospect is viable or feasible for them to deliver.
Posted Over a year ago

John Hutton declares that he is 'aggressively pro-business'

The government is looking to refresh its approach to enterprise and supporting small business, according to the new Business and Enterprise secretary.
Posted Over a year ago

Birthday speaker's arctic challenge begins again.....

Last night at 14.30 Alaska time, 11.30pm UK time, Adrian Flanagan slipped his moorings from the Port of Nome and set sail for Chukotka, Russia.
Posted Over a year ago

Simon Middleton comments on the Superbrands Top 500 survey

Brand and creative marketing expert, Simon Middleton, comments on the Superbrands Top 500 survey 2007/2008. The 'survey' provides a fascinating insight into the UK's favourite brands with Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Google topping the list. The poll also shows that…
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk business scoops share of £460,000

Norwich based Plant Bioscience have been awarded a share of £460,000 through the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) 'proof of concept fund'. And this support is set to continue, with over £1 million still available this year to help…
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - July 2007

Working with PI Consulting will grow much more than your business

PI Consulting has today pledged to sponsor the planting of five Broad-Leaf trees in a long life forest for every new client engagement won.
Posted Over a year ago

Women in Science, Engineering and Technology in the East of England speak out:

Women involved in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) enterprise in the East of England will be broadcast across the Internet as SETWomen launches the first in a series of nine podcasts.
Posted Over a year ago

Adrian sets of on his arctic adventure...Monday 25 June

Adrian Flanagan, who was our guest speaker at the birthday celebration in May, set off on the next leg of his adventure on Monday 25 June. Why not send him a message or just watch his progress by going to…
Posted Over a year ago

MERGER CREATES POWERFUL NEW BRAND COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

Turton Design and Advertising has merged with Simon Middleton Company to create a powerful new brand communications agency called Turton Middleton, dedicated to helping companies make their brands work.
Posted Over a year ago

Over One Hundred Running the Gauntlet

More than one hundred entrepreneurs have registered for the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) award-winning 'running the gauntlet' competition since it launched at the beginning of last month.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - June 2007

A Smarter Way to Develop New Products for Global Markets

A free event in Cambridge on 28th June 2007 providing an explanation of the practical support available to firms in the East of England to help them succeed in securing funding for R&D and develop new groundbreaking products and services.…
Posted Over a year ago

Principal Consultant Joins from Poynter

John Worsfold joins P1 from Poynter as Principal Consultant.
Posted Over a year ago

Do you need cash for your business idea?

Dragons' Den is in its fifth series and continuing to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true.
Posted Over a year ago

How would you spend £150 million to help the East of England's economy?

'If you had £150 million to help improve the East of England's economy, how would you spend it?'
Posted Over a year ago

Client Services Manager joins from Poynter

Paul Brown joins P1 from Poynter as Client Services Manager.
Posted Over a year ago

A smarter way to develop new products for global markets

An event targeted towards East of England Businesses in the 'health' sector to help them understand the benefits of EU Framework Programme funding and how to get involved, with a view to achieving greater success both within the home market…
Posted Over a year ago

Hunt is on for 500 Entrepreneurs

The Observer Newspaper and Courvoisier have just launched their search to find the brightest young entrepreneurial talent in the country.
Posted Over a year ago

UEA Young Entrepreneurs Society, (YES) launches

A party for like-minded, passionate, entrepreneurial individuals took place last week to celebrate the forming of the UEA Young Entrepreneurs Society, YES.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - May 2007

Monthly Technology opportunities - April 2007

Barric Sponsors City College Prize for Excellence in Electronics

Contract electronics manufacturer, Barric, has announced that they are to sponsor a prize for excellence in electronics. The prize is to be awarded annually to the most accomplished student studying electronics at the City College in Norwich.
Posted Over a year ago

Improving the public perception of enterprise....

If you want to join in the debate, take action, influence the future or just improve your skills and know-how, then you should read the Norfolk Network "Enterprise Journey" paper.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - March 2007

Monthly Technology Opportunities - February 2007

Give your views and win website software

Businesses across the region are today being given the chance to win website software worth more than £5,000.
Posted Over a year ago

Rebranding for Gateway to Industry

In 1999 Gateway to Industry was formed in the Thames Gateway area to promote manufacturing and engineering in the region. Fatpipe have been design and marketing consultants for GTI since the company formed and have just completed their rebrand.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - January 2007

Norfolk Open Link...steps up a gear with a new applications development fund

If you have an idea for a new application using wireless broadband technology, then Norfolk County Council is providing grants as an incentive to help people, businesses or organisations to develop these ideas to be used on the Norfolk Open…
Posted Over a year ago

Long hours not good for you or your boss

Working late again? Got something on the go which just needs a few extra hours at the coalface? Then again, you might be one of those getting in at the crack of dawn. Or perhaps you're taking your work home…
Posted Over a year ago

IPTEC - The International Marketplace and Conference for Technology Transfer

Would you like an opportunity to present your innovative products to senior executives from companies such as Microsoft, Phillips, Unilever or Ericsson?
Posted Over a year ago

Wound dressing made from pea starch

A team of researchers at the John Innes Centre have developed a process for producing a range of films from pea seed starches which are ideally suited to wound dressing applications. Thanks to the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) Network, sample films…
Posted Over a year ago

Help London's fire stations become waste free

The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) is seeking a practical and easy to use waste disposal solution for non-recyclable waste arising from fire stations that will eliminate landfill disposal and achieve environmental and whole life cycle costs benefits.
Posted Over a year ago

Deck the Hall....for Norfolk Network's Innovation Awards 2006

Dragon's Hall was a glorious setting for the Norfolk Network Christmas Party last Thursday evening. The Hall was decked with Christmas trees and candles as around a 100 guests gathered to enjoy a sumptuous supper and to celebrate outstanding business…
Posted Over a year ago

Cash windfall to boost enterprise

Norwich has been awarded almost £9m of government cash to help boost its number of entrepreneurs.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - December 2006

Easier EU access for small businesses

The European Parliament has approved legislation making it easier for small businesses that offer services to set up and work in other European Union countries.
Posted Over a year ago

Make 2007 your best year ever - win your own Coach FREE for the…

'In our experience as many as 1 in 5 business people have considered using a Business or Personal Development Coach but never get round to it!' says Caroline Rust from The Coaching Works! in Norwich. The question is why…
Posted Over a year ago

UEA spin-out company scoops national award

A UEA spin-out company which is leading the way in water-leak detection has won a prestigious national award. 'Syrinix' was last night named Business Initiative of the Year in the Times Higher Education Supplement 2006 awards.
Posted Over a year ago

UEA Launches New Full Time Business Course

The University of East Anglia will welcome another intake of students in January with the start of a new full-time business programme. The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) course will be run by the UEA-based Norwich Business School.
Posted Over a year ago

Trailblazing Norfolk students signal launch of new annual enterprise event

A team of enterprising 13 and 14 year olds from Blyth Jex High School in Norwich scooped first prize yesterday at the Final of Norfolk's first 'Sowing the Seeds' enterprise competition, held at BT Adastral Park in Ipswich.
Posted Over a year ago

Unique creative-thinking and human-scale branding seminars

Individuals and small businesses in Norfolk have the chance to learn the secrets of success that have helped to build the world's biggest brand names at a unique seminar next month. In two half-day seminars, to be held at the King…
Posted Over a year ago

Six companies selected for "Running the Gauntlet Investment"

Norfolk Network member Chameleon BioSurfaces Ltd are among the six winners to recieve part of the £1m investment from the "Running The Guantlet" Competition.
Posted Over a year ago

Competition jackpot for bio-sciences firm

A team of entrepreneurs from the Norwich Research Park was last night unveiled as one of the winners of a £1m competition for leading edge businesses.
Posted Over a year ago

Make a stay at Her Majesty's Pleasure more safe and comfortable

Her Majesty's Prison Service currently buys in the order of 60,000 highly flame retardant, polyurethane foam mattresses and pillows per year and dispose of around 40,000. The combined cost of supply and disposal is estimated to be in excess…
Posted Over a year ago

Leak Detection innovation shortlisted for awards

University spin-out company Syrinix has been shortlisted for 'Business Initiative of the Year' in the Times Higher Education Supplement this week The company is leading the way in water-main leak detection, helping major water companies intervene successfully to prevent failure…
Posted Over a year ago

A flying start for justjobsnorfolk.co.uk

Justjobsnorfolk.co.uk, the new recruitment website dedicated to meeting the needs of Norfolk jobseekers and employers, is delighted to announce its successful first month figures.
Posted Over a year ago

Business Development Manager joins justjobsnorfolk.co.uk

Norfolk's first and only recruitment website, justjobsnorfolk.co.uk, is delighted to announce the appointment of Louisa Mann as Business Development Manager.
Posted Over a year ago

DTI Supports Fantastic Opportunity for R & D Funding

£39 million of DTI funding, supplemented with funding from various Research Councils, is available for collaborative R&D projects involving UK companies, universities and/or research centres.
Posted Over a year ago

Student guide wins UEA Business Plan Competition

A guide for students within University Cities has won University of East Anglia's 2006 Business Plan Competition. Ben Farrin's business called The Student Pocket Guide won top prize worth £7,500 beating off competition from nine other finalists.
Posted Over a year ago

Members launch locks online

The expertise of three Norfolk Network members has launched a niche online retail company.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk technology to eliminate world's broadband black holes

Norfolk Network member Newman Concepts Ltd has developed an inexpensive wireless internet service, which has been linking coastal villages in West Norfolk and will now be distributed in the developing world.
Posted Over a year ago

Microsoft UK sponsors EEDA's 'running the gauntlet'

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed Microsoft as a new sponsor for its highly successful competition for entrepreneurs, 'running the gauntlet' 2006.
Posted Over a year ago

NN founding sponsor on board of EEDA

Peter McCarthy-Ward, BT's Regional Director for the East of England, has been appointed to the Board of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).
Posted Over a year ago

UK telecommunications upgrade switched on

The UK's communications industry has announced the launch of "switched-on", a multi-million pound public information campaign designed to inform UK consumers and single site small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) about how they will get switched on to BT's next generation…
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - October 2006

Nine Entrepreneurs from Norfolk on Target for Share in £1M Funding

9 Norfolk based companies shortlisted for East of England Development Agency's £1m 'Running the Guantlet' business competition
Posted Over a year ago

Gorilla in your midst...shopping behaviour with attitude

On Thursday night we were treated to a wonderfully interesting and thought provoking insight to the real world of shopping. Siemon Scammell-Katz, founder and Chairman of ID Magasin, introduced us to the way the retail industry operates its stores and…
Posted Over a year ago

BT to invest £1.32 billion in East of England

BT today outlined plans to invest £1.32 billion over the next five years to provide the East of England with a world-leading communications network designed to carry both today's and tomorrow's voice, data, video on-demand television and broadband services.
Posted Over a year ago

Magnificent Response to 'Running the Gauntlet' 2006

The 'Running the Gauntlet' business competition has attracted an impressive 221 entries all intent on winning a share of the £1m investment funding and the £250,000 of business services available. In total 387 companies registered from across the region.
Posted Over a year ago

A New Managing Director for Norfolk Network

We're delighted to announce our new Managing Director, Frank Stone. Frank joins us after a distinguished career with BT, and will bring substantial expertise, vision and energy to the Network.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - September 2006

We know customer satisfaction is important but how do we improve it?

As satisfied customers spend more, say positive things about the supplier and demonstrate higher levels of loyalty there is a tacit belief in a correlation between customer satisfaction and business growth. The well established research by Reichheld and Sasser(1) provides…
Posted Over a year ago

BT says women make the best bosses

A question of trust, it seems. Women over 50 will be the best bosses in the future because they understand the importance of flexible working, according to research from BT.
Posted Over a year ago

Last Chance to enter Running the Gauntlet 2006

East of England entrepreneurs must enter 'running the gauntlet 2006' soon or miss the chance to access invaluable learning benefits and secure a share of £1 million of investment funding on offer from CREATE.
Posted Over a year ago

UK's Largest Free Wireless Network Goes Live in Norwich

Norfolk Open Link, the largest community wireless broadband network in the UK, goes live in Norwich on August 1st.
Posted Over a year ago

THANK YOU Norfolk Network

Creative Training win two new exciting clients through the Norfolk Network.
Posted Over a year ago

Have you got the UK's next BIG IDEA

Ricochet, an independent television production company are on the look out for the next great undiscovered British invention to feature in a brand new prime time show on Sky one, in association with Vodaphone.
Posted Over a year ago

Active Technologies Ltd Joint Winners of the LaunchPad Competition.

Congratulations to Norfolk Network member Active Technologies who have jointly won the regional LaunchPad competition, winning a year's free accommodation in the new hi-tech Hethel Engineering Centre.
Posted Over a year ago

Monthly Technology opportunities - July 2006

What a summer sizzler!

"Congratulations on organising and delivering a first class, highly interesting and valuable event yesterday evening. The NN is really growing from strength to strength. " Dr Peter Blenkinsop Chief Executive, Health Enterprise East
Posted Over a year ago

Local IT Company makes the grade

Posted Over a year ago

BBSRC Industrial Case Studentships 2007/2008- Call For Applications

Applications are invited for BBSRC 3-year studentships to start on 1 October 2007.
Posted Over a year ago

It happened - fast!

This was another successful "innovation in action" event which brought together a large number of diverse businesses to hear stimulating talks and see rapid prototyping practical demonstrations - leaving delegates with an enlightened understanding of the outstanding RP technology, its…
Posted Over a year ago

Buying IT, is bigger always better?

As the saying goes "You never get sacked buying IBM" Really big businesses are still largely not prepared to take a risk on small IT suppliers and instead opt to play safe with the traditional big vendors, according to IT bosses.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 12 June 2006

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 5 June 2006

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 22 May 2006

100 reasons for Gold!

That's how many the Network's guest speaker, Giles Long MBE, wrote down to keep himself focused and motivated to achieve his goal. His highly entertaining talk inspired a packed auditorium at the Network's 3rd Birthday event.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology Opportunities - Week Commencing 15 May 2006

Norfolk company leads the way for nationally accredited healthy eating award

For the first time in the UK the RedCat Partnership ran the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's newly created & accredited course in nutrition which explodes and explores the myths of what makes for good nutrition
Posted Over a year ago

Concert - Viva Voce Singers

**CONCERT** Given by VIVA VOCE SINGERS, a Norwich based Chamber Choir
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 8 May 2006

Placements needed for bright, hard working students

Would you like an intelligent pair of extra hands for 2-3 months this summer? Act now!
Posted Over a year ago

Spanking nuns and spilt milk

And don't forget the chocolate modelling, mathematical birds and sugar cubes in Spain! "A milestone event marking a new future" the view from Professor Trevor Davis.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 24 April 2006

Enterprising Women programme gets the green light!

The partnership aiming to transform business support for women has started its consultations with key service providers around the region, and already is receiving unprecedented levels of enthusiasm and commitment.
Posted Over a year ago

The Norwich Eye - Is it progress or just a terrible idea?

An ambitious plan to build the city's answer to the London Eye - a 60-metre wheel in front of the Forum has sparked off much controversy, with opposition mounting to the scheme. Cast your vote and ensure your voice…
Posted Over a year ago

C'est merveilleux!

Congratulations to Norfolk Network member Earworms - East Anglia's Best Family Business, according to Yell.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 10 April 2006

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 3 April 2006

Innov8 2006 - "First Class!"

"I learned more in just one day than I have for years" - "I've signed business today with three new clients" - "Exceptional" - Just three of the comments from participants at Norfolk's first innovation event.
Posted Over a year ago

Could Norwich be next Science City?

In his keynote speech at Innov8 2006, Dr. Ian Gibson, MP for Norwich North, continued his campaign for Norwich to get the recognition it deserves as one Britain's Science Cities.
Posted Over a year ago

Cast your vote on the "Bridge of Reeds"

Following on from EEDA's Landmark East competition last year, one of the four winning entries is running an online poll to find out what you think.
Posted Over a year ago

Local IP Firm Offers Free Advice Surgeries

Novagraaf Norwich, the Intellectual Property specialists, announces the launch of a regular monthly free advice service.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 27 March 2006

The East of England Innovation Relay Centre is part of a Europe-wide network set up by the EC to facilitate the transfer of technology across national borders. It helps regional companies find or exploit new technologies to give their business…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 20 March 2006

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 13 March 2006

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 6 March 2006

PI Consulting moves to new premises

PI Consulting, the consulting partner of choice for a growing number of the region's public and private sector organisations, has recently moved into new office premises on the Melbourn Science Park in Melbourn.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 20 February 2006

Networking for Business - Workshop, 10 - 4 p.m, April 6th , £75 inc…

Due to popular demand we have set a new date for a re-run of our most popular workshop 'Networking for Business'. This full day session was over subscribed back in January when we had 20 delegates turn up to this…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 13 February 2005

DRAGON BREATHES FIRE...

Norwich's Dragon Hall - one of the oldest surviving medieval merchant trading halls in Europe - reopens this April with branding designed by award-winning advertising agency CREATIVE SPONGE.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 6 February 2005

SPONGE REVEALS BRANDING FOR NEW RADIO STATION

99.9 Radio Norwich has been confirmed as the name of the City's new radio station, which launches later this year. The new station has also released its brand and visual identity, which has been designed by award-winning local advertising and graphic design…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 30 January 2005

MBA for Developing Businesses

The University of Luton has spaces available on this special MBA for Women Entrepreneurs - and the first year's fee is just £1000!
Posted Over a year ago

Grist to the Mill!

Kappa Control has just successfully handed over a complete PLC control system that controls the malt intake and milling process for one of Scotland's major whisky distilleries.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 23 January 2005

7th Annual British Female Inventors and Innovators Awards

Are you exceptionally creative when it comes to technology? Or do you know a woman that is? Britain's top creative women will be celebrated at the upcoming 7th Annual British Female Inventors and Innovators Awards Ceremony in London on 21st February 2006.
Posted Over a year ago

Dragon launches Business Plan Competition

BBC2 'Dragons' Den' judge, Doug Richard launches this year's UEA Business Plan Competition.
Posted Over a year ago

Extension of Norfolk Network Scholarships

We're delighted to announce that Cranfield University are extending their offer of scholarships to Norfolk Network members, worth £1000 towards the fees of the Business Growth and Development Programme (BGP) to start in May 2006
Posted Over a year ago

Helpful hints for doing business in China!

How to avoid cultural and social foot faults that could cost you business!
Posted Over a year ago

"British engineering and manufacturing becoming extinct?"

It's just getting leaner and more efficient according to Fatpipe as the design of the launch of the second Connaught GT V10 gets underway...
Posted Over a year ago

The Team Climate System© - benchmarking and improving business performance

"TCSe has been invaluable in enabling us to focus and improve our performance over the last 3 years" Martin Yates, Customer Service Director, Reuters.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 9 January 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 26 December 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 19 December 2005

Prowess Outstanding Contribution Awards

Prowess, the UK association of organisations and individuals who support women to start and grow businesses announce their Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 12 December 2005

Norfolk Network kicks off the party season in style!

There was a packed house at Dunston Hall last night for the Network's Christmas party and the first REAL Awards.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 5 December 2005

Local community partnership appoints local Business partners

Posted Over a year ago

2006 Open Workshop Programme from The Coaching Works!

Make 2006 your best year yet! We've just released the first part of our spring programme with some 'Hot New Topics' added in. We'll help you get 2006 off to a great start with our 'Networking for Business' workshop on…
Posted Over a year ago

We WILL make the Future!

British Manufacturing and Engineering companies really turned out in force on Wednesday night to learn how best to beat the competition and ensure the future for this critically important sector for UK plc.
Posted Over a year ago

Pi consulting completes its second year of growth with a new trading style and logo

Pi consulting, the Cambridge based Business Consulting and advisory firm has recently updated its trading style to PI Consulting and changed its logo to reflect this modest evolution. However, our passion for excellent client service and our commitment to delivering real…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 28 November 2005

Meet i10 events offer businesses extra value

Come and Meet i10 and find out how we can add value to your business.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 21 November 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 14 November 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 7 November 2005

Business Clinics are Back!

Give your business the benefit of an intensive one-to-one strategic session with an experienced business person.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 31 October 2005

Universities Launch Scheme to Boost SMEs in the East of England

i10, a collaboration of the East of England's Higher Education institutions, is set to launch a unique new initiative in November 2005 to give a major boost to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England, by enabling…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 24 October 2005

New appointment at expanding local company

Activenet data solutions are very proud to announce the successful recruitment of Derek Cross as Technical sales manager.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 17 October 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 10 October 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 3 October 2005

The future of Business Link - have your say

EEDA is in the midst of an intensive piece of work to review options for the future operating model of the Business Link service in the region from April 2007.
Posted Over a year ago

Active Technologies is Expanding

Active Technologies, the Norfolk based engineering consultancy has expanded by recruiting Clive Bennett.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 26 September 2005

Failing your way to success

What happens in your business when somebody makes a mistake? Are they reprimanded by their boss? Laughed at or shunned by their colleagues? Or are they congratulated and recognised for their contribution to the organisation?
Posted Over a year ago

"Takes A Thief To Catch A Thief"

Local IT Network Company Takes Up Hacking.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 19 September 2005

NORFOLK BUSINESSES IN RUNNING FOR £1 MILLION

Two Norfolk entrepreneurs are in line for a share of £1 million of investment funding after being short listed in the UK's biggest business competition.
Posted Over a year ago

New staff at ip21

Following the recent acquisition of Kings Patent Agency, ip21 Ltd have created two new positions at their Norwich office.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 12 September 2005

Turning vision into reality

It's increasingly common these days for businesses to display proudly to all and sundry their 'mission statement' or 'vision statement' - a brief description of where the business wants to go, or what it stands for. The display might…
Posted Over a year ago

New September Workshops

If you want to freshen up your business skills this Autmnn then take a look at this series of workshops to be delivered by Caroline Rust founder of The Coaching Works!
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 5 September 2005

Stars of Robot Wars Battle It Out

The stadium is full of spectators and you can cut the atmosphere with a knife as children and parents wait with bated breath - the war of the robots is ready to commence.
Posted Over a year ago

Channel 4's 'Risking It All' is looking for women setting up their own new business

Channel 4's acclaimed series 'Risking It All' is looking for women who are changing their lives to become their own boss. If you are giving up the 9-5, or will be juggling motherhood with being an entrepreneur, we want to…
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network Unveils Packed Autumn Programme

The Norfolk Network is delighted to unveil our packed Autumn programme, full of monthly and special events for the rest of the year.
Posted Over a year ago

Are you creating value from your Outsourcing opportunities?

More and more buyers of outsourcing services are dissatisfied with their service providers and are prematurely terminating their outsourcing relationships, according to a recent study. To help organisations effectively govern their relationships with outsourced service providers - and thus increase…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 22 August 2005

NEW INGREDIENTS ADD TO THE MIX AT SPONGE

Ad agency CREATIVE SPONGE today announced the appointment of two senior members to the team. Paul Slack and Nicky Hindry join as senior designer and business manager respectively.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology Opportunities - Week Commencing 15 August 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 8 August 2005

Family Financial Trouble?

Firefly Productions seek families to feature in their intelligent and sensitive TV documentary series for Channel 4 about families who are in financial difficulty and looking for ways to cope.
Posted Over a year ago

Slamming the door on Misselling - a growing problem for SMEs

In recent months, misselling of telecoms services, has been widely discussed as a consumer issue in the media, but it appears the problem also affects a large number of small and medium-sized businesses throughout the UK.
Posted Over a year ago

Cultural Diversity: Region Takes Lead Through University of Luton with 2nd Multicultural Awards for Competitiveness…

The University of Luton takes the lead in celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace with its 2005 Multicultural Awards on Competitiveness and Enterprise (MACE). Nominations for these awards are being sought now from businesses and public sector organisations and winners…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology Opportunities - Week Commencing 1 August 2005

Feeling Philanthropic? Meet Norfolk Community Foundation

Norfolk Network members have a unique opportunity to raise funds collectively and award grants via the recently created Norfolk Community Foundation. By giving even modest donations, members could contribute to a Norfolk Network Fund and decide who this money should…
Posted Over a year ago

Helmsman 'Charges' Ahead With Innovative Locker

Laptops, tom toms, cameras, phones are expensive items that need looking after and charging up. Highly secure and durable lockers - made with heavy duty metal - and containing optional charging are now available from the Bury St Edmunds based…
Posted Over a year ago

School Kids Steer Helmsman to Locker Innovation

School children involved in the 'joinedupdesignforschools' project worked with William Warren, a leading designer and Helmsman, to produce an innovative locker design for young children.
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 25 July 2005

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 18 July 2005

The East of England Innovation Relay Centre is part of a Europe-wide network set up by the EC to facilitate the transfer of technology across national borders. It offers ways of finding and assisting with the transfer of technologies developed…
Posted Over a year ago

Do you run your own Business?

The Institute for Leadership & Management (LM) 'Starting Your Business' programme is for anyone who is starting their own business, or is setting up a discrete business unit within a larger organisation. A series of sharply focused modules can be…
Posted Over a year ago

Technology opportunities - Week Commencing 11 July 2005

Engineers Active after leaving Lotus

Two engineers made redundant by Group Lotus are looking to put their skills to good use after establishing a specialist engineering consultancy. Paul Spinks and Kevin Whitefield were among more than 200 people made redundant by the Hethel-based car maker following…
Posted Over a year ago

East of England IRC scoops European award

The East of England Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) has won the award for 'Best Performing IRC' out of 71 European centres at the IRC Network's 10th anniversary meeting in Brussels.
Posted Over a year ago

Weekly Technology Opportunities from Europe

Pi consulting and MSA Interactive combine forces to design and deliver EEDA's Core Competency framework…

Collaboration is a founding principle of the Cambridge Phenomenon and it will come as no surprise therefore that two of the region's up and coming consulting and delivery organisations have combined forces to create an end-to-end core competency development framework…
Posted Over a year ago

Broadband has risen - Hallelujah!

Clergy and staff at Norwich Cathedral have been powering up their PCs after the 900-year-old building received a 21st Century upgrade.
Posted Over a year ago

Weekly Technology Opportunities from Europe

Pi consulting strengthens its Corporate Governance team

Alan Simmonds joins Pi consulting
Posted Over a year ago

Latest Technology Opportunities from Europe

The East of England Innovation Relay Centre is part of a Europe-wide network set up by the EC to facilitate the transfer of technology across national borders.
Posted Over a year ago

More rural communities to get broadband thanks to EEDA funding

EIGHT communities will soon have access to Broadband services thanks to a ground-breaking deal signed this week between the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and BT
Posted Over a year ago

Act now for a Queen's Award

Around 142,000 UK companies will shortly receive a leaflet showing them how to apply for a Queen's Award for Enterprise, described by one previous winner as being 'like a corporate knighthood'.
Posted Over a year ago

Business Links win £3.6 million funding to invest in Objective 2 areas

A consortium of six Business Links has been awarded £3.6 million from the East of England Development Agency and the European Regional Development Fund (a source of European Union funding available to help 'Objective 2' areas share in the sustainable…
Posted Over a year ago

Our 2nd Birthday photo gallery

All the fun of Norfolk Network's 2nd birthday caught on camera.
Posted Over a year ago

£4million to improve skills and training in the region

The biggest skills project ever undertaken by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has been given the go ahead to change the lives of nearly 5,000 people.
Posted Over a year ago

The Search is on for SME Exporter of the Year

The UK's best small- and medium-sized exporters will be battling it out to claim the £5,000 export prize at this year's Parcelforce Worldwide Small Business Awards.
Posted Over a year ago

Action Plan points way to delivering more brownfield developments

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is leading the way in developing an Action Plan to regenerate brownfield land in its region.
Posted Over a year ago

Launch of Produced in Norfolk

Produced in Norfolk is a not for profit producers co-operative, run by producers for the producers. It is anticipated that the success of the project will safeguard over 1000 rural jobs and lead to a more sustainable rural economy
Posted Over a year ago

Students do the business

A team of students has scooped the top prize of £3000 in the University of East Anglia's (UEA's) annual business plan competition.
Posted Over a year ago

Inspire East has new leader

The body set up to improve the quality of sustainable communities in the East of England has appointed its first executive director.
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA sponsorship of Galileo Masters competition

This is a competition to find the most innovative use of the new generation of satellite technology that will be launched in 2008. The competition is being run in 7 European regions.
Posted Over a year ago

Employment Pathfinder Project

Norfolk Probation Area in partnership with Norfolk Acro are currently piloting a 2 year Pathfinder Programme which aims to target employment interventions at unemployed ex-offenders and those seeking to improve their employability that are subject to prison licence or community…
Posted Over a year ago

PROWESS Launches New Website

PROWESS is the UK wide association who support women to start and grow businesses. It has over 180 members across the UK who are committed to delivering women-friendly business support and development services.
Posted Over a year ago

Prowess Manifesto launch

The launch of the Prowess Manifesto, a 4-page publication reminding the main political parties, as well as policy makers and funders of business support, to accelerate the efforts to help more women into business.
Posted Over a year ago

Risking It All: Channel 4 Documentary - Looking for People to Take Part

Risking It All: Channel 4 is currently looking for people to take part in the second series of 'Risking It All'. This is a 10 part series about people who are looking to start their own business.
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA has go ahead to fund Eastport

The outer harbour in Great Yarmouth is another step closer today following approval from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to allow the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to invest £8.75 million into the project.
Posted Over a year ago

SPONGE CLEANS UP AT CREATIVE AWARDS

CREATIVE SPONGE, one of Norfolk's youngest advertising agencies, has won best Regional Advertising Campaign in East Anglia's first-ever Creative Industries Awards. The agency beat off competition from some of the advertising industry's most established names.
Posted Over a year ago

New Mentoring Network launched.

The Aimhigher Norfolk Mentoring Network has been established to support young people in our community.
Posted Over a year ago

Too few female CEO's backed by venture capital

Women in Management survey reveals few females in VC funded businesses - no surprise there then!
Posted Over a year ago

Skills: Getting on in Business, Getting on at work

Education and Skills Secretary Ruth Kelly pledges 'an end to dead-end-jobs'.
Posted Over a year ago

East of England Businesswoman joins forces with Minister to celebrate Women's Enterprise

Tracie Herrtage, of Essex-based company Funky Inside, celebrated women's enterprise with Women and Equality Minister Jacqui Smith and a host of leading businesswoman as part of International Women's Day.
Posted Over a year ago

'Rural Pathfinders' launched to help rural communities

A programme to test ways of achieving more joined up services in rural areas' was launched by the Rt Hon Alun Michael, Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Local Environmental Quality at Ely Cathedral.
Posted Over a year ago

New sponsor for Norfolk Network

SME Eurofinance PLC is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Norfolk Network.
Posted Over a year ago

RDA response to launch of Commission for Rural Communities

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has today announced the launch of the Commission for Rural Communities which is to act as an advisor to the government and a watchdog in general on rural affairs.
Posted Over a year ago

Felicities wins contract with world leader

Felicities has been celebrating this month its success in winning the contract to work with Unilever, one of the world's leading supplier of fast moving consumer goods, foods, household and personal care products.
Posted Over a year ago

Building Good Pipe!

Nearly 70 businesses, clinicians and guests were enthralled at "Matter of Life and Death" event at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital last night. "An absolutely amazing speaker and a superb event" was just one of many comments.
Posted Over a year ago

Harbour moves a step closer to becoming a reality

A further step forward has been taken in the plans to build an outer harbour in Great Yarmouth with today's press announcement from Transport Secretary Alistair Darling, who has said that there are no transport reasons why the project should…
Posted Over a year ago

East of England Universities and Business united in success

Government investment in higher education institutions' (HEIs) knowledge transfer activities is helping boost the UK economy, according to figures published today. Universities and businesses in the East are making a key contribution to this success.
Posted Over a year ago

Lowestoft just misses out on success

Despite putting in an excellent bid the Waveney Economic Partnership was narrowly beaten by Sherwood Energy Village in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, as the winner of the Chancellor's Enterprise Britain Competition.
Posted Over a year ago

Norwich design agency CREATIVE SPONGE wins specialist insurer's account with radical approach

"Your typical car insurance ad shouts the same old message: 'call us, we're cheaper.' But where's the point of difference? If they all say the same thing how can one company get its message across?" That was…
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA to sponsor potential cultural leaders

An initiative to help develop the skills and experience of potential leaders in culture is inviting applicants to come forward and become a 'Fellow' for the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

Women on Top!

The Equality Minister, Jacqui Smith, visited Cambridge on 20th January, and met with a group of female businesswomen and business support providers from across the region. Norfolk Network CEO Bev Hurley was invited to join the select group of…
Posted Over a year ago

UK most entrepreneurial of major EU economies

New study shows boost to UK women entrepreneurs and narrowing of the North-South gap. New research showing that the UK is Europe's most entrepreneurial major economy was welcomed today by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry…
Posted Over a year ago

Female business owners top 101,000 in East of England

The number of female business owners in the East of England has topped 101,000, about 27 per cent of self-employed businesses in the region, Equality Minister Jacqui Smith revealed today.
Posted Over a year ago

Dynamic start to the year for the Norfolk Network

Norfolk Network has strengthened its team by appointing two new members of staff to drive forward the Norfolk business agenda and continue the growth of this unique network community.
Posted Over a year ago

£2 million boost for Innovation in the East of England from the DTI Technology Strategy…

Ten businesses based in the East of England have successfully received more than £2 million in funding from the Department of Trade and Industry Technology Strategy programme.
Posted Over a year ago

Opportunity for local companies to make key trade contacts in Europe

There is still a chance for local companies to meet a delegation of key business representatives from Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, who are flying into the UK for an event in Newmarket on the Monday January 17.
Posted Over a year ago

Awards scheme launched to celebrate successful Business/University collaborations in the East of England

The Business/University Collaboration Awards for the East of England have been launched to acknowledge and celebrate successful collaborations between small to medium sized businesses and universities within the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

Happy Talk

I've written before in this column about the importance of making your customers happy so they look forward to returning to your business. Remember the 7-Step Customer Loyalty Ladder concept: 'Suspects' only become 'Prospects' when they know you…
Posted Over a year ago

EU-funded project opportunities in Norfolk

Researching TED this week, the electronic notice-board for all EU tenders, the Norfolk Network team spotted that Norfolk County Council (through ESPO) have reposted two contract notices.
Posted Over a year ago

Global Interest in East of England Technology Event

Leading-edge companies worldwide are signing up for UK Trade & Investment's new TechnologyWorld05 event in May, said Robert Driver, International Trade Director for the East of England, at the launch forum.
Posted Over a year ago

Chief executive to head up centre for future engineering technology

A national research and information centre to promote the efficient use of materials and energy has appointed a chief executive to lead its work.
Posted Over a year ago

A shared vision - an East of England economy for the future

A new framework for the long term economic development of the East of England has been launched today by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), following consultation with over 200 local, regional and national organisations.
Posted Over a year ago

GOVERNMENT PROJECT SENDS MESSAGE TO SMALLER SUPPLIERS

A new government Report published today offers a major boost for around 3.75m Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to do business with central and local government.
Posted Over a year ago

Take time out to think

What's the most important thing happening in your business right now? What keeps you most fully occupied? How do you spend most of your time when at work? A tougher question now: how much of that time…
Posted Over a year ago

Play to your strengths

At a recent Norfolk Network event, I introduced an old colleague to Mike Linley, a larger-than-life Norfolk character who produces wildlife films for a living. When asked how he got involved in such an interesting career, Mike admitted it…
Posted Over a year ago

A BREW to help the environment

The chance to make Britain a low carbon economy is a step closer with the introduction of BREW (the Business Resource Efficiency and Waste programme), a government initiative to help businesses become more resource efficient and make the most out…
Posted Over a year ago

East of England goes creative

The first ever collaboration between a regional development agency, a TV company and a university comes to fruition at the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 29 November.
Posted Over a year ago

£1.9 MILLION ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EEDA

A £1.9 million cash boost for the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) was today announced by Industry & Regions Minister Jacqui Smith.
Posted Over a year ago

Pi consulting is appointed to lead the East of England Development Agency's organisational development and…

Pi consulting, the Cambridge based business consulting and advisory firm, has been chosen by EEDA to help develop an organisation-wide development and change management programme.
Posted Over a year ago

Look East for Enterprise

Enterprise week is coming and this November the region will show its commitment to ideas and innovation with five days jam packed with examples of how the East of England excels.
Posted Over a year ago

Former BT head to unite businesses with the research and development sector

The former chief executive of BT's research division has been chosen to lead a taskforce which will revolutionise the way small businesses turn research and innovation into products.
Posted Over a year ago

TOP APPOINTMENTS BRING FRESH EXPERIENCE TO THE EAST OF ENGLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, today announced three new appointments to the East of England Development Agency's board.
Posted Over a year ago

Better for business - the future of international business in the East of England

The world economy is changing and to take advantage of this new economic environment, the East of England is to have a new organisation to attract more inward investment to the region and help even more businesses to succeed internationally.
Posted Over a year ago

SCHOOLS BACK LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Fourteen schools in Norfolk aim to achieve nationally recognised standards in leadership and management next year following the success of a pilot project set up by Business Link for Norfolk.
Posted Over a year ago

NATIONAL ADVERTISING WIN FOR CREATIVE SPONGE

Norwich-based advertising agency CREATIVE SPONGE today announced that it had won the national advertising account of Adrian Flux - the UK's largest specialist motor insurance provider.
Posted Over a year ago

RISING SPONGE!

Norwich-based design agency CREATIVE SPONGE today announced the launch of their new website creativesponge.co.uk
Posted Over a year ago

"Plots, Plans and Proof"

Biotech specialist sets Norwich entrepreneurs on the right track.
Posted Over a year ago

WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR NORFOLK FIRMS

Businesses in some of Norfolk's least prosperous areas are being offered a wage subsidy to help meet the cost of essential staff training.
Posted Over a year ago

New bioscience start-up created through Norfolk Network

Bio-entrepreneur and Network member Dr. Jiahui Zhu sets up third new business.
Posted Over a year ago

Felicities Autumn Programme

Felicities events - the place to be seen at!
Posted Over a year ago

ROYAL CLOCK IS TICKING - APPLY NOW FOR THE 2005 QUEEN'S AWARDS

The last call is out for Norfolk's top performing businesses - and its 'enterprise champions' - to achieve royal recognition in 2005.
Posted Over a year ago

Business and sporting games: more than a passing resemblance

I use analogies regularly to help clients understand a new concept and to relate it to their business and its issues. Frequently the analogy will be a sporting one, not just because I'm interested in sport, or because the…
Posted Over a year ago

Award-winning senior manager joins EEDA

The man who masterminded one of the country's most successful Public Private Partnerships is to join the East England Development Agency's executive management team.
Posted Over a year ago

What customers really want... is a little respect

It's not often that I use Aretha Franklin as an inspiration for a newspaper column, but thinking recently about the generally poor standard of customer service we suffer all too frequently, I realised that those words were the key to…
Posted Over a year ago

Companies called to answer the question: Does the region need a China Network?

UK Trade & Investment along with key stakeholders in the region are calling for East of England companies to complete an online questionnaire on the establishment of a China Network for the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

Free Advice for County's Inventors

The Design Hub has celebrated its first anniversary with a £10,000 grant from Norfolk County Council. The money will be used to assist individuals and primarily micro businesses to understand and utilise the design process in order to prepare their…
Posted Over a year ago

Make a difference - become a Mentor

Can you remember what it was like back in sixth form? Juggling exams, part-time work and planning your future. Did you know what you wanted to do after college or which way to turn?
Posted Over a year ago

'Corporate Myopia': the modern business disease

When preparing recently for a business slot on local radio, I was struck by several news items that all seemed to me to have a common, if not immediately evident, theme. One reported that a well-known provider of gas…
Posted Over a year ago

Sponge Soaks up Clients

Norwich-based design agency CREATIVE SPONGE announces new client wins.
Posted Over a year ago

Eastern region European Funding Alert

The Eastern Regional prospectus for Accessing European Funds for ESF Objective 3 2004-7 published by EEDA, LSC, JC+ and the Adult Skills pilot was launched on 6th September.
Posted Over a year ago

Support for Small Businesses

Business Support article by Nigel Griffiths, Small Business Minister, Department of Trade & Industry. Businesses the length and breadth of Britain are right now getting one step ahead of their competitors by innovating, improving and expanding, in hundreds of different…
Posted Over a year ago

OVER £1 MILLION OF EURO CASH FOR PROJECTS SUPPORTING JOBS AND BUSINESSES IN THE EAST…

Five projects across the region will benefit from grants totalling more than £1,089,129 under the Objective 2 European Union funded programme for economic and social development, it has been announced.
Posted Over a year ago

Nominations open for new PROWESS Awards Scheme

The search is on for the most 'Outstanding Contributions' in Women's Enterprise development, as PROWESS launches this prestigious new awards scheme. The awards will recognise and celebrate the achievements of both individuals and organisations in driving forward Women's Enterprise in…
Posted Over a year ago

NEW INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISER FOR THE REGION

A new regional international trade adviser specialising in information and communication technology (ICT) has joined the team at Business Link for Cambridgeshire.
Posted Over a year ago

Invitation for Tender - Regional State of Women's Enterprsie in England

PROWESS is inviting applications for tender for research on 'The Regional state of Women's Enterprise in England'.
Posted Over a year ago

CRANFIELD INCUBATOR CENTRE BUILDING BEGINS

A business incubator centre, based on the Cranfield University campus in Bedfordshire, is now in the first stages of construction.
Posted Over a year ago

New office development for Beacon Park

Great Yarmouth Borough Council and East of England Development Agency have approved a new office development for Beacon Park. MPM Properties (the Council and EEDA's joint venture developer for the Park) have agreed terms for the development of a building…
Posted Over a year ago

Chief executive appointed to lead NHS enterprise project

A man who headed up the business development division for a world-class scientific and engineering research institute is taking on a new challenge to unlock the potential of innovation within the NHS.
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA's Investing in Communities programme allocates its first funding

Researching the future regeneration needs of new towns in Hertfordshire is among the first activities to receive funding from EEDA under the Investing in Communities (IiC) programme. Almost £200,000 has been awarded to Hertfordshire Prosperity, the economic development partnership for Hertfordshire,…
Posted Over a year ago

£22.5 million European funding available for regional skills activities in the East of England

Organisations throughout the East of England are invited to tender for a portion of £22.5 million of European funding, to finance projects to improve the skills of people across the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

NEW APPOINTMENTS AND NEW CHAIR FOR THE EAST OF ENGLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EEIDB)

Three new appointments and a new Chair for the East of England Industrial Development Board (EEIDB) were announced today by Jacqui Smith, Minister for Industry and the Regions.
Posted Over a year ago

ACAS EVENTS WILL SPELL OUT NEW LEGISLATION FOR COMPANIES

Acas, the independent employment relations service, has organised a series of events throughout the region from Monday 13th to Thursday 30th September to update companies on the new dispute resolution regulations coming into effect.
Posted Over a year ago

NORFOLK COMPANIES CHALLENGED TO APPLY FOR ROYAL ACCOLADE

'Apply Now' is the message to businesses in Norfolk to earn royal recognition with a Queen's Award for Enterprise. So far, only 18 organisations have applied for details of the 2005 Awards in the three business categories of international trade, innovation and sustainable…
Posted Over a year ago

Creative Team Launch Design Agency

Three members of the team behind the success of marketing agency O2 Creative today announced their departure from the business. Client Services Director and co-founder Alex Tosh, along with Creative Director Mark Scoggins and Account Handler Sally Hubble, decided to…
Posted Over a year ago

Leading businessman to head up healthcare enterprise initiative

Alan Barrell, one of the East of England's leading business brains, is to head up the board of a company centred on turning exciting new concepts or products developed in the NHS into commercial ventures.
Posted Over a year ago

NEW EXPORTERS BECOME BETTER BUSINESS PERFORMERS

Firms that begin to export boost their business productivity. This is supported by new research published by UK Trade & Investment, the Government's trade and investment development organisation.
Posted Over a year ago

Engineering enterprise hub go ahead

Norfolk is set to be home to a £4 million engineering centre of excellence thanks to an innovative partnership between Norfolk County Council, Group Lotus plc, the East of England Development Agency, South Norfolk Council and Business Link.
Posted Over a year ago

Awards to recognise excellence

The prestigeous annual Year in Industry/EEF awards that recognises talent and ability of young men and women from across the East of England were hosted at Microsoft Research Cambridge.
Posted Over a year ago

New Director of the Institute of Food Research

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is pleased to announce today that Professor David White has been appointed Director of the Institute of Food Research (IFR) at Norwich, with effect from 1 September 2004.
Posted Over a year ago

Quality Award for Institute of Food Research

The Institute of Food Research has received ISO 9001 certification from the international certification body Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Ltd for its entire operations. This confirms that the Institute's quality management systems meet the requirement of the international standard. Professor…
Posted Over a year ago

INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS FOR SNUGGLE SACS - NORWICH

Having their product 'Snuggle Sacs' feature in the new 'Harry Potter' movie, which was released this month, is not enough for The Snuggle Sac Co. Ltd of Norwich; they have also broken into markets worldwide with orders totalling more than…
Posted Over a year ago

New management team at New Jarrold Printing

The appointment of three new directors has been made by New Jarrold Printing (NJP), completing the management buy-in at the Norwich business announced earlier this year.
Posted Over a year ago

MORE THAN £17 MILLION WILL ENABLE EAST OF ENGLAND UNIVERSITIES TO INCREASE PROSPERITY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE…

The Government today announced the largest funding awards yet to be given to support knowledge transfer from universities to business and the wider community, as part of its drive to boost the UK's innovation performance and productivity.
Posted Over a year ago

QUEEN'S AWARDS 2005 CAMPAIGN TARGETS NORFOLK BUSINESSES

Top performing companies across Norfolk are being urged to apply now for the 2005 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - and small firms have as much chance as Britain's business giants to win the UK's highest accolade for outstanding business success.
Posted Over a year ago

98% of entrepreneurs start-up without any business training

First time entrepreneurs are continuing to make the same mistakes and begin in business with little or no adequate training or planning, according to research launched today. The research, commissioned on behalf of learndirectbusiness,questioned entrepreneurs on their views on a…
Posted Over a year ago

Offshore wind centre will be a focal point for the industry

A centre for excellence for offshore wind could be up and running in Lowestoft in 2006, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and partners believe.
Posted Over a year ago

New partners - national recognition

Three new partners have been appointed by Norwich solicitors Howes Percival, underlining the firm's expansion into one of the leading commercial law firms in the region.
Posted Over a year ago

Patients benefit as GPs in East Anglia are highest earners

General Practitioners in East Anglia are among the most successful in the UK, according to latest figures from the Association of Specialist Medical Accountants (aisma).
Posted Over a year ago

GO-EAST CELEBRATES ITS TENTH BIRTHDAY

The Government Office for the East of England (GO-East) celebrates its tenth birthday this year.
Posted Over a year ago

NEW GOVERNMENT WEBSITE WILL HELP EAST OF ENGLAND FIRMS SAVE TIME AND MONEY

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Patricia Hewitt, today unveiled the new, one-stop Business Link website. For the first time, an online service will provide free and easy access to the government information, advice, funding and training that can…
Posted Over a year ago

EU EXPANSION OFFERS GROWTH BOOST FOR UK FIRMS

All 25 states in the European Union stand to benefit from higher productivity and economic growth after enlargement, according to a new report published by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.
Posted Over a year ago

Jarrold Printers Look to the Future

Jarrold Printing, a name synonymous with quality publications for almost 200 years, has been acquired through a management 'buy in' team who will run the business under the name New Jarrold Printing (NJP).
Posted Over a year ago

James Beal appointed Managing Director of Renewables East

The East of England's renewable energy agency, Renewables East, welcomes James Beal as its Managing Director.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Photographer Goes Online To the World

Anyone who has travelled the world may realise just how good Norfolk is at exporting its people. For some strange reason, it isn't uncommon to come across a stranger in South Africa, London or Australia who grew up in Norfolk…
Posted Over a year ago

Regional Development Agencies can take forward government's sustainable development agenda

England's Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) believe the Government will make further progress on sustainable development by devolving greater responsibility and delivery to the regions.
Posted Over a year ago

UK BUSINESS URGED TO JOIN THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today urged British businesses not to miss the boat and to seize the attractive business opportunities on offer in Russia.
Posted Over a year ago

CASH BOOST FOR LOCAL VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

EXTRA FUNDING to support the voluntary and community sector across the East of England has been announced today by the Government Office for the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

Over £1m backing for innovative schemes in the East of England

Small Business Minister, Nigel Griffiths, today announced £10.5 million funding for 25 schemes, four of which are in the East of England, in order to help deliver significant investment to disadvantaged communities around the country.
Posted Over a year ago

New nationwide network to look at biodiversity

Ecologists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) are joining in a newly launched nationwide network of researchers interested in population biology.
Posted Over a year ago

FREEZE ON 'COLD CALLING

From June this year UK businesses will get the same right as individuals to block 'cold calling' by marketing firms under a new measure announced today by Communications Minister Stephen Timms.
Posted Over a year ago

Survey pinpoints barriers to exporting:

Lack of language skills and export culture are blamed for the reluctance of many local companies to seek sales abroad, according to a survey by East Anglian chartered accountants Lovewell Blake.
Posted Over a year ago

Landmark winners announced

Four exciting and innovative ideas for visionary and ambitious projects to put the East of England on the map have been chosen as winners in the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) landmark east international ideas competition.
Posted Over a year ago

FENLAND SECURES £3MILLION FUNDING FOR NEW SOUTH FENS BUSINESS CENTRE

The final £1.2million for Fenland's £3 million 'South Fens Business Centre' funding package has just been confirmed from the E.U. Regional Development Fund. This means the new build scheme, earmarked next to the A142 Chatteris bypass, is now secure. …
Posted Over a year ago

O2 CREATIVE Retains Retail Account

Norwich-based advertising firm O2 CREATIVE said today that it had retained the Roys advertising account for the second year running.
Posted Over a year ago

A Double win for O2 CREATIVE!

Norwich-based advertising firm O2 CREATIVE said today that it had won two pitches for website development.
Posted Over a year ago

Members Feedback Survey

2004 Report
Posted Over a year ago

New study calls for businesses to "adapt now" to manage the dramatic effects of climate…

Businesses in the East of England have been urged to "act now" and adapt to climate change before it's too late. At the launch of the Living with Climate Change in the East of England study, on March 9, Sustainable…
Posted Over a year ago

And the winner of the Feedback Survey Draw is ..........

Once again, thank you to all of you who completed the feedback survey. We will be posting the results on the website shortly and act on the most popular suggestions.
Posted Over a year ago

EAST OF ENGLAND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES SHOWCASED AT GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY EXPO

Minister for Trade and Investment sets out the importance of international collaboration. Businesses specialising in wireless, e-health and environmental technology demonstrated their most recent innovations to Trade and Investment Minister, Mike O'Brien, at Hinxton Hall in Cambridgeshire today.
Posted Over a year ago

CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? POSITIONS FOR NEW EEDA BOARD MEMBERS

People with a serious commitment to the future prosperity of the East of England are being invited to apply for a role with the Regional Development Agency (EEDA).
Posted Over a year ago

Are you a small or medium enterprise in the East of England wanting cost effective…

Applications are now invited for the 2004-2005 EPSRC Industrial CASE studentships for small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England.
Posted Over a year ago

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR LANDMARK EAST IDEAS COMPETITION

Twelve exciting and innovative landmark proposals have been shortlisted to go forward to the final stage of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) landmark east international ideas competition.
Posted Over a year ago

Set for success in the States!

Norfolk Network member John Clements predicted to become a household name in America by international expert on leadership.
Posted Over a year ago

LANDMARK EAST IDEAS COMPETITION DRAWS ENTRIES FROM FAR AND WIDE

Well over two hundred entries flooded in from all over the world to meet yesterday's deadline for the landmark east ideas competition.
Posted Over a year ago

LOCAL TV PERSONALITY PRESENTS SAFETY AWARD TO FAKENHAM COMPANY

The efforts of Listawood Holdings Ltd (Fakenham) during last year's European Week of Safety and Health have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive.
Posted Over a year ago

East of Eden

Vision and ambition combine in CRed's entry for the EEDA Landmark competition which has been chosen to go through to the final twelve. Inspired by, but going far beyond, the Eden Project in Cornwall, the project could deliver huge benefits…
Posted Over a year ago

LOCAL AUTHORITIES 'ON-LINE' FOR E-GOVERNMENT FUNDING BOOST

220 million of e-Government funding is being allocated today to support further local authorities in England to e-enable their priority services by 2005.
Posted Over a year ago

UK creative industries undermined by investor confidence

Entrepreneurs in the creative industries are being undermined by investors' lack of understanding or willingness to invest in the sector, according to research announced today by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), the organisation that invests…
Posted Over a year ago

UNDER THREE WEEKS TO GO FOR LANDMARK EAST IDEAS

There is less than three weeks to go until the entry deadline for the landmark east ideas competition. The competition, which was launched by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) in October 2003, continues to attract a great deal of…
Posted Over a year ago

New rules pose hidden dangers for business tenants

New rules on land registration may hold grave dangers for unsuspecting business tenants, warns Graham Mead, commercial litigation associate with Norwich solicitors Howes Percival.
Posted Over a year ago

Successful networking

Just as a dog is for life and not just for Christmas, networking should be a habit and not a one off event. It is about 'farming' not 'hunting' and about building long term relationships, not closing a piece…
Posted Over a year ago

Chancellor puts enterprise centre stage

High tech, science-driven products and services are key for the future wealth of Britain, Chancellor Gordon Brown told an international enterprise conference today (26 Jan 2004).
Posted Over a year ago

Leading edge high-tech centre is a beacon for Research and Development

A world-leading scientific research facility established by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is to get into full swing after being awarded major funding.
Posted Over a year ago

'Lugeing' for the Legion!

One of the Norfolk Network's intrepid members, David Sadler Bridge, is attempting the famous Cresta run this week!
Posted Over a year ago

£1.7 MILLION ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EEDA

Jacqui Smith, Industry & Regions Minister, today announced a £1.7 million performance award for the East of England Development Agency.
Posted Over a year ago

Mind the Gap - skills missing for business growth

YTKO presents the findings of a major research study into Management Skills Gaps in Hi-tech SMEs - Real or Perceived.
Posted Over a year ago

O2 CREATIVE Starts New Year on a High

Norwich-based advertising firm O2 CREATIVE said today that it had won two new high profile accounts.
Posted Over a year ago

Government Welcomes Business-University Collaboration Review

Increased collaboration between business and university research departments will bring significant economic benefits to the UK, according to an independent report published by the Government today. But concerted action by business, universities, and government will be required in order to grasp the opportunities for…
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Network member shares in region's Smart success

Two innovative ideas from Norfolk based companies have won backing from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service (SBS).
Posted Over a year ago

Musicmakers launch innovative gift scheme

Could this be a first ? The chance to buy a complete musical package or monetary vouchers, provided by excellent musicians
Posted Over a year ago

GEIF VENTURES MATCHES BUSINESS ANGELS WITH A £100,000 CO-INVESTMENT IN ONRELAY

Investment in Award Winning Mobile Branch Exchange (MBX(tm)) Technology
Posted Over a year ago

City law firm keeps on growing

Six new appointments have been made by Norwich solicitors Howes Percival, reflecting the continuing expansion of their commercial and residential property work.
Posted Over a year ago

Growth is the key to survival

Last week, I was privileged to speak to a large gathering of businesspeople from around the region at the Learning Networks Leadership Conference. They were quite a special group, in that a high proportion had been operating their businesses…
Posted Over a year ago

Teachers can learn a thing or two from Norfolk's businesses

Are you a Norfolk business looking to develop your links with the community? You've probably heard of work experience for youngsters, but have you ever thought about hosting teachers?
Posted Over a year ago

New senior supply chain adviser joins EEDA

Richard Miller has joined the East of England Development Agencys supply chain team as the senior supply chain adviser.
Posted Over a year ago

O2 CREATIVE help Langleys Toys Launch New Site

Historic Norwich shop moves into hi-tech age and hopes for extra sales through new website.
Posted Over a year ago

Dr. John's Personal Challenge

One of our newest members - Dr John Clements of Lifewise Coaching - is walking his talk. He has set himself a feat which will realise not only a burning ambition for him, but will also benefit others.
Posted Over a year ago

Stress, leadership..... and passion

An infrequent visitor to our country could be excused for making the observation that everyone today seems to be 'stressed out'.
Posted Over a year ago

FarbenTech triumphs at UEA Business Plan Competition Final

An innovative idea to correct colours for colour-blind computer users has taken first prize at the UEA Business Plan Competition 2003.
Posted Over a year ago

NEW APPOINTMENTS BRING FRESH EXPERIENCE TO THE EAST OF ENGLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (EEDA)

Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, today announced 21 new appointments to the boards of seven Regional Development Agencies. Of those 21 new appointments four are for the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) board.
Posted Over a year ago

£140m MASTERPLAN UNVEILED TO EXCITED KING'S LYNN PUBLIC

The £140 million masterplan detailing the first phase of one of the UK's most innovative regeneration schemes has been unveiled to an excited King's Lynn at a series of public consultations.
Posted Over a year ago

Commercial business support - 'Professionals In Innovation'

Are you setting up or thinking of setting up a business and looking for commercial guidance and financial support? Are you looking to develop your current business and need advice?
Posted Over a year ago

Big win for Towcho

Building on their early success with Manu, Bang-on-the-Door and Disney, Towcho add a prestigious new client to their list - Harrods.
Posted Over a year ago

Eastern Daily Press Business Supplement

The Norfolk Network raised its profile and that of some of its members in October, with a 12 page business supplement in the Eastern Daily Press.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Stars

We'd like to congratulate the winners and finalists in the EDP Business Awards 2003!
Posted Over a year ago

Ex CEO of Baxter Healthcare offers unique biz growth workshop

Alan Barrell, previously boss of Baxter Healthcare, of Domino inkjets, and Willett International, comes to Norwich on 26 September to take a full day intensive Masterclass to help you understand, identify and develop strategic customers.
Posted Over a year ago

NEW APPOINTMENTS TO EEIDB

Three new appointments to the East of England Industrial Development Board were announced today by Jacqui Smith, Minister for Industry and Regions.
Posted Over a year ago

Gratis! Language training to help your business in Europe

European Funded Business Language Training
Posted Over a year ago

The BA Festival of Science returns to Norwich

The BA Festival of Science will return to Norwich, for 3-8 September 2006, the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) and the University of East Anglia jointly announced today.
Posted Over a year ago

Does your business idea need help to hatch?

Robert Ashton has room for one more new business at Turnpike Farm. 250sq ft of office space, next to the A11, in a listed 17thC farmhouse. He will also invest time, money and expertise in the right business idea.
Posted Over a year ago

Plucking up the courage

Legal administrator Karen Leeds has long wanted to take part in a charity parachute jump, but wasn't sure she had the courage until she realised how much real help such events could bring to local people.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk County Council to be kept under wraps?

Fed up with looking at an ugly building and acutely aware of Norfolk's tractor-chugging image, Norfolk entrepreneur Martin Kentish is launching a campaign to turn the County Council's headquarters in to the biggest advert for Norfolk even seen.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk-built Bentleys win Le Mans

Le Mans, 15 June 2003, 4.00pm... It has taken 24-hours of slog, not to mention three years unrelenting hard work but, 73 years after its most recent victory, Bentley has won the Le Mans 24-hour race - and come second.
Posted Over a year ago

Norfolk Entrepreneurs Share In Region's Smart Success

Two innovative ideas from Norfolk-based companies have won backing from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service (SBS).
Posted Over a year ago

Social Enterprises In The East Of England Are Encouraged To Speak Up

Community groups in the East of England are being encouraged to share their views on government proposals for an entirely new type of tailor-made company structure.
Posted Over a year ago

EEDA highlights strong potential of bioethanol industry

A plant to produce bioethanol, an alternative environmentally friendly fuel, could be up and running in the East of England within two years according to a study commissioned by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).
Posted Over a year ago

Region's business brains sought for juicing

The brains behind successful local businesses are in demand as raw material for a new market research tool. Cambridge's Brainjuicer questioning system is being let loose on Norfolk businesses to discover how they are developing their companies, and what they…
Posted Over a year ago

Worst May Be Over For Manufacturers

EEF Survey shows manufacturing stabilizing but anaemic Eurozone may limit benefit from stronger euro
Posted Over a year ago

Communities going for broadband in Norfolk

The chance to get fast internet broadband is even closer for those people in Norfolk that still have no access to affordable broadband
Posted Over a year ago

Business Challenged To Follow In Fakenham Company's Footsteps

Businesses are being challenged to reap the rewards of investing in deprived areas, by Barbara Roche, Minister for Social Exclusion and Equality. Firms around the country are being urged to learn from the success of a company in Fakenham which has done just…
Posted Over a year ago

Golden Jubilee awards to be presented to 16 groups from the East of England

Two representatives from Ipswich's Woolverstone Project will travel to Buckingham Palace today, to be presented with an award by Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in recognition of their outstanding commitment and contribution to their local community. The…
Posted Over a year ago