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JFDI

John Fagan shares a compelling business journey and explores mentoring, failing, seizing opportunities (or not!), paying it forward, working in the age of distraction and perfection.

The Enterprise Centre
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MIXER

March MIXER

Clare is competing in the UEA Change Makers competition and will use this session to practice pitching an app idea 'Periscope' and gaining advice for the route to market through business.

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Public Speaking – Fear to Performance

Do you run a business or play a key role in promoting one, but feel that you’re being held back by your fear of public speaking? This event could be a great way to kickstart 2023.

Artlist
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January Mixer

New Year MIXER

New Year, new product: Entrepreneur Giancarlo Erra, gives a special preview of the MVP Word.Tel before its public release in a few months time!

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November MIXER

Networking Means Business

Building solid online networks are a key driver of predictable sales and business growth. In a world which is increasingly unpredictable and increasingly online, maybe the answer is actually simpler than we think? In this Mixer we explore how the art of...

The Enterprise Centre
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Thought Leadership Platform

Brands And Recession

Chris Bosher, Head of Strategy at borne explores different ways that businesses can use brand and advertising to navigate an era of severe economic challenge.

The Lecture Theatre, The Enterprise Centre
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Keynote Speaker

Selling is only the start…

This September we return to lively networking and an exciting keynote talk from Josh Davies, founder of FXhome and VP of software at Artlist.

The Lecture Theatre, The Enterprise Centre
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Thought Leadership Platform

Cracking Core Values

Rechenda Smith, founder of Nurture Marketing, steps up onto our Thought Leadership Platform and explores cracking core values.

Waterloo Park Pavillion
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Norwich Talks Up Business

Tom Wood Talks Up Norwich

Tom concludes our programme of TED-style talks from business innovators, creators and thought leaders.

Norwich Business Support Hub
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A Greenr Journey

Greenr co-founders Thomas Panton and Hugo Douglas-Deane talk about their journey to build the UK's sustainable shopping platform, making ethical buying more accessible for everyone while being a green business themselves.

Webinar
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December MIXER

Our last MIXER of the year! Led by Julie Schofield, Head of Business Partnerships, Research and Innovation Services, UEA

The Enterprise Centre
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Reconnect this Christmas

A special, festive evening to celebrate meeting in person again after 20 long months!

The Dining Rooms, Cinema City
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November MIXER – The business of books

This is our first in person MIXER! Singular Publishing's Director, Charlie Watson will lead a discussion on the business of books and the potential value of creating books for business.

The Enterprise Centre
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Running a Circular Business

Unfortunately this webinar has been postponed until early 2022. Sadly our guest speakers, Ismat and Jana are unwell. We wish them a speedy recovery.

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October MIXER

This month Scott Hewitt, CEO of Real Projects, shared his company's exciting growth over the last year and presented AnalyiSport, a game changer in sport education.

Online meeting
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NORFOLK NETWORK WEBINAR

Designing systems to prevent mental health crisis

What are the real difficulties that people experience when accessing mental health services? What can businesses do to help their staff to be more aware of their mental health, and how can they encourage them to engage and get help?

Webinar
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September MIXER

This month's MIXER will be a show and tell from Mary-Jo Hill. She's developing a minimal viable product; a personal insight tool called Yakbit.

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August MIXER

Why Improvisation Should be Part of the Plan! Perfect planning prevents poor performance. Right? We plan to remove uncertainty – but are we just kidding ourselves? And are we missing opportunities? Perhaps there is a better way to approach life and...

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July MIXER

Emma Garwood, founder of The MISSUS leads this month's session on "Translating Tradition in the Digital Age'. She'll use the heritage silk slipper maker, 'Bowhill and Elliott' as an example.

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NORFOLK NETWORK WEBINAR

Net Zero – what does it mean for SME business?

If you want to understand more about climate change and the accompanying ecological emergency and how you as an individual, business owner, or employee can help the UK in the Race to Zero then this event is unmissable.  

Online
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June MIXER

Join our highly popular virtual networking hour. An interesting mix of people from different disciplines and levels of experience, lively discussion and learning.

Online meeting
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May MIXER

Join our highly popular virtual networking hour. An interesting mix of people from different disciplines and levels of experience, lively discussion and learning.

Online meeting
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NORFOLK NETWORK WEBINAR

Turning Footsteps into Forests

We meet the team behind the Treekly app that turns footsteps into forests. It was created to do two things: fight climate change and get people moving.

Webinar
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April MIXER

This month we explore the virtues of having a creative side-line. Rachel Buck is a business writer but recently began writing poetry in her spare time. She reveals how poetry has helped her develop her professional writing in unexpected ways.

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March MIXER

This month Stokely Howard presented the case for TikTok for business, showing the value of creating fun content and not being afraid that fun doesn't mean unprofessional. Stokely is Co-founder of Trendy Grandad the video and social agency.

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February MIXER

Norfolk Network Mixer is our highly popular virtual networking hour. For up to 12 people in a relaxed and supportive environment. It’s great for presenting new ideas and work and receiving instant and honest feedback. Perfect for building stronger...

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New Year MIXER

Norfolk Network Mixer is our highly popular virtual networking hour. For up to 12 people in a relaxed and supportive environment. It’s great for presenting new ideas and work and receiving instant and honest feedback. Perfect for building stronger...

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November MIXER

The MIXER is a monthly opportunity for members to meet virtually in a social and relaxed environment.

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NORFOLK NETWORK WEBINAR

Outer Space Talent Sharing

Norfolk Network is excited to announce the launch of 'Spacewalk' a new talent sharing platform. Come and find out how we can tackle job insecurity during these times of business uncertainty.

Online webinar
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October MIXER

The Mixer is a monthly opportunity for members only to meet virtually in a social and relaxed environment.

Zoom meeting
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NORFOLK NETWORK WEBINAR

Tracking happiness through Covid-19 

In turbulent times, happiness might feel like a stretch. However staying positive and measuring the impact of unprecedented change in the way we work is essential for survival. Nic Marks shares the business case for happiness.

Webinar
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Shout-out and catch-up at the NN Mixer

Norfolk Network members gathered online to meet virtually in a small and supportive environment. NN members shared present work and current challenges, gaining instant peer feedback and topical discussions.

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Redesigning The Way We Work

As businesses are preparing to return to work, what will work look like? Are we in a rush to return to the workplace? What are the things we have learnt from the biggest experiment in WFH that can help us to redesign the way we work?

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Pause, reflect, rethink with Marie Oakes

Many people are struggling with lockdown. What is becoming clear, is that those who have consciously developed a resilient mindset before the current crisis appear to have been able to use the time to pause, reflect and rethink what truly matters.

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Business: a team sport for everyone

Stephen Balmer-Walters has driven multi-million-pound sales and profits for high street brands across footwear and clothing, toys and travel, and extreme sports. Along the way he had some amazing experiences, but it was at Norwich City Football Club that...

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Obsessive Connectivity

In a world of constant digital connectivity, FoMo, or “fear of missing out” is a real social anxiety that is becoming increasingly common. It can cause significant stress in both our personal and professional lives.

Norwich Business School, UEA
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International Women's Day

Women’s Question Time

Norfolk Network is delighted to be co-hosting a special event with City College Norwich to celebrate International Women's Day.

StartUp Lounge, City College Norwich
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Workshop: Reconnect with your creativity with Dr Ieva Martinaityte

Original and creative thinking is a new currency for today’s work force. During this one hour interactive session Dr Ieva Martinaityte invited Norfolk Network members to reconnect with their natural creative resources, to explore limiting beliefs and...

The Enterprise Centre
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Taking a leap of faith with Louise Birritteri

Louise Birritteri, an insurance entrepreneur, shared with Norfolk Network how she took her business from initial concept through to scale-up, including bringing on board angels and private equity funding.

St George’s Works
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Workshop: Mindfulness works

In this one hour workshop we’ll explore the concept of mindfulness and its benefits, particularly in helping us build resilience in our working lives.

St George’s Works
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Mind Your Own Business

What is resilience and why is it so important now? What makes us resilient and why? How can we incorporate resilience into our work life? How can greater personal resilience improve our business performance? Just some of the questions we put to our...

St George’s Works
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Marie Oakes: a very fashionable breakdown

Stress and burn-out are huge challenges we all face in modern business. Marie Oakes was flying high in her career as a fashion designer for leading fashion brands Alexander McQueen and Mulberry until she hit burn out.

St George’s Works
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Brand Is Dead with Simon Middleton

Is brand dead or does it have a second life? Simon Middleton brand-building specialist asked questions to make us rethink our business values and communication.

St George’s Works
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Disruptive innovation with Sarah Mintey

EdTech entrepreneur Sarah Mintey will share how she's built a company in less than three years which will employ more than 100 staff by January, partner with the largest distributor and publishing house in the Middle East, and be liaising with three...

St George’s Works
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Bias and business decision making with Katie Fisher

Your brain is taking mental shortcuts, and shortcuts mean mistakes for you, your business, and your customers. In psychology they call it bias. Katie Fisher, psychologist and user experience researcher devised a workshop for Norfolk Network members to...

St George’s Works
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Matthew Thomas-Keeping: the people who share

Pedal power comes to Norfolk Network with Matthew Thomas-Keeping, Regional Operations Manager for bike sharing platform ofo. Matthew presented ofo's role in building a shared economy. 

St George’s Works
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A Colegate Christmas with Jane Chittenden

Discover the heritage of Colegate, Norwich and enjoy Christmas canapés and fine wine among friends old and new at this year’s Norfolk Network Christmas party.

St George’s Works
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How to prepare your business for the millennial generation

By 2020, 50% of the global workforce will be millennials. Already, these digital natives are challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the way businesses think about their workforces. They want to be more productive by working remotely and having...

St George’s Works
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Freshly roasted for success with Alex Sargeant

By far the most interesting and exciting coffee segment of the moment is speciality coffee. It’s become an intricate science and a global phenomenon that is seeing rapid growth across all sectors.

St George’s Works
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Digital transformation and the importance of focus

Keeping up with the latest tech trends is vital for businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve. But how do you ensure that you’re not just ‘doing digital’ for the sake of it and that your approach is truly helping achieve a competitive edge?

St George’s Works
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Next steps with Ian Watson, Start-rite shoes

Start-rite shoes celebrates its 225th anniversary in 2017. Ian Watson, the new CEO and first boss from outside the founding family, shares his vision with Norfolk Network to modernise the oldest British shoe manufacturer.

St George’s Works
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The Internet of Things (and what it means for your business)

What do we mean by the Internet of Things (IoT)? How can I use IoT to improve customer service? Can IoT make my business more efficient and save me money? What about security? These were just some of the questions we put to our industry guests.

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Just can’t get you out of my head

Ever had a catchy tune that you just can’t get out of your head? Based on the science behind the ‘catchy tune’ phenomenon, Norfolk based publisher ‘earworms MBT (Musical Brain Trainer)’ takes an entirely new and innovative approach to language...

The Ideas Factory
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Packed Lunch: connecting with the Snapchat generation

In March, our Packed Lunch event featured Matt Dobbin and James Davis from Atticus Research, who shared with us a new approach to researching one of the most interesting and challenging groups, the 'millennials’....

The Ideas Factory, Cavendish House
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Adrian Melrose: dare to disrupt

If there’s a single quality you need to be a successful entrepreneur, it’s the ability to take big, bold decisions. Adrian Melrose has that quality in spades. After 20 years as a chartered accountant in London, in 2007 he sold up and moved to Suffolk...

The Ideas Factory, Cavendish House
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Regeneration works with Dominic Richards

Entrepreneur and sustainable developer Dominic Richards tells Norfolk Network his £100m vision for breathing vibrancy and economic life back into a long-time derelict space in Norwich.

St George’s Works
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Damien Cabbanis: Network Noel

In a quiet corner of Norwich city centre is a gem of a place for appreciating fine french wine and artisan cheese and charcuterie.

Les Garrigues
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Pat Fenn: I, Cobot – meet Sawyer the industrial robot

What is a cobot? We've invited Pat Fenn from Cobotix UK to introduce us to Sawyer, the next generation of intelligent industrial robots that are set to lead the way to domestic and workplace robots.

Auditorium, The Forum Norwich
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Tracy Clark: avoiding sharks

Tracy Clark shared with Norfolk Network how she set out on an extraordinary career in ocean swimming.

The Ideas Factory, Cavendish House
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Dom Davis: from fiction to reality

Are robots going to take our jobs? Is that a good thing? Will we all have loads more free time or will we be out of work? What new jobs will be created? Which ones will disappear?

The Forum Norwich
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Sahar Hashemi: anyone can do it

Norfolk Network was delighted to collaborate with our Gold Sponsor, City College Norwich to welcome one of the UK’s most inspirational female entrepreneurs, Sahar Hashemi.

StartUp Lounge, City College Norwich
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Eamon FitzGerald: Naked Wines UK

Norfolk Network was delighted to welcome Eamon to share his entrepreneurial journey and the story of online retailer Naked wines.

The Enterprise Centre
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Jeremy Glenn: Brandbank

Jeremy Glenn, CIO of Brandbank shared his inside story of the success of this global business and his entrepreneurial journey within it – a story untold on the local stage.

The Forum Norwich
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Philip Browne: saving the retail world

Norfolk Network was delighted to welcome award winning fashion revolutionary Philip Browne. Free spirited, daring and unorthodox, he shared how he's managed to survive three recessions, several setbacks, but enjoy substantial success.

The Forum Norwich
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Steffan Aquarone: disruptive business

Norfolk Network welcomed film producer and tech entrepreneur Steffan Aquarone. Steffan never knew that he wanted to be a film producer but by 20 he was a founding director of a UK Top 50 film production company developing content for Land Rover,...

The Forum Norwich
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Al Gosling: all things extreme

Norfolk Network welcomed Al Gosling, an entrepreneur who has built a multi-million pound company out of his teenage passion for extreme sports.

The Forum
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Scott Grandison: making the leap

Our members heard Scott Grandison’s story of bravely leaving his distinguished career in academia for the risky world of startup.

The Forum
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Neil Garner: the man behind the mobile

Dr Neil Garner, founder and CEO of Proxama, had never told his entrepreneurial story to his home audience. The event was be a unique opportunity to hear his candid story of starting an R&D software company in Norwich and growing it into a global AIM...

The Forum
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Scott Russell: a damn fine cup of coffee

Join us for a celebrate 10 years of the Norfolk Network with guest speaker Scott Russell, serial entrepreneur and co founder of Paddy & Scott's, one of the UK’s fastest growing coffee brands.

The Forum Norwich
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Will King: king of shaves

We're delighted to welcome Will King, founder of British shaving brand King of Shaves. In his talk he will share with us how he has built a £30m business, taken on industry giants, does things differently and better, and his plans to build a £200m...

The Forum Norwich
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