BUSINESS HIVE
ISSUE 3
BUSINESS NEWS COVERING NEWS & EVENTS ACROSS NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE
Big announcement about Business Hive Live 2019 inside!
SHOWCASING DISABILITY CHAMPION, KAREN HOE OBE
INDEX Page 1-4 Karen Hoe OBE
Page 17 - Who do you surround yourself with? - YMCA volunteer's top award
Page 5-6 Business Hive Events
Page 19 5 things Knapchat has taught us
Page 7-8 4 Questions With
Page 20 Our favourite fish
Page 9 Offshore Energy support specialist has winds at back
Page 22 Wealth managment firms launch
Page 10 Local Flower enthusiasts pick up top tips from Celebrity Florist
Page 23 Chaplaincy chatter
Page 11 Why all businesses needs a Copywriter
Page 24 Grimbarians - by Dan Clarke
Page 12 -Holidays for Dogs
Page 25 - Magnificent seven! - Ongo's commitment to volunteer
Page 13 Sky's the limit; Festival's a resort first
Page 26 Apprenticeships celebrated
Page 14 - The One Point meets Management Systems Standards - 57 ways to grow your business
Page 27 You're hired
Page 15 Your Business Bubble Page 16 Almond Financial continues success with new office
Carrie Cordell Business Hive Graphic Designer
E- carrie.cordell@businesshive.net Page 28 Business Hive Live - Bigger than ever in 2019! Page 29 Business Hive Live keynote speaker announced
Melia Nielsen Editorial Support
E- melia.nielsen@businesshive.net
Promote Members are able to use our various media channels to promote their business. This includes our website, social media platforms, newsletters, eBook and strong links to various online and in print publications across the region.
Educate Throughout the year we offer specialist Masterclasses and Workshops that help upskill your business and keep your workforce in the loop on current and new trends..
Reach The Business Hive Club is the largest unique business club in Lincolnshire with over 300 members from all across the region. As soon as you join, you are instantly connected to all of our members.
Connect We don’t just ‘network’ – we connect people in business. This is done through our signature Networking events, our exclusive Biz Tips meeting, Business Over Breakfast groups and a variety of other methods.
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Karen Hoe OBE, photo by Chris Lynn Photography
KAREN HOE OBE A Force for Positive Change in the UK Disability Sector Karen Hoe, Business Hive member and a freelance specialist consultant in the UK disability sector, is the type of person who meets challenges head-on. Through her work with charities such as Sky Badger, Muscular Dystrophy UK, National Network of Parent Carer Forums and Contact, she provides valuable support and guidance, delivers various workshops, and advocates for young people and special needs families. She’s also the voice of help and advice when families are in need and helps them to come to terms with the frustrations and limitations of the system to find the right solutions.
disabilities, special educational needs and mental health problems. I do sixty hours per month on their help desk and handle various cases in the evenings.
Karen was recognised for her hard work and outstanding contribution to the care sector when she was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2018 for her services to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Additionally, I run the Yorkshire and Humberside branch of the charity Contact, a family charity which focuses on supporting those with Special Educational Needs. I spend a lot of time delivering workshops. I also work on the Parent-Carer Forum reporting into the Department of Education and NHS England.
We sat down with Karen to find out how she juggles the complex needs of her family and working life, how it felt to be presented an OBE by HRH Duke of Cambridge, what is the most challenging aspect of her job and much more. Your work with special needs families, carers, charities and organisations in the care sector must keep you super-busy. How do you juggle it all? As a freelance self-employed consultant, I can manage my own time and work projects around the needs of my family and the needs of the various charities that I work with.
I also work three days per week working with Muscular Dystrophy UK. I split my time between working from home and travelling to London. My main focus at the moment is on the Changing Places Project which provides adult changing rooms for people with complex health needs. There aren’t many of these in the UK.
I also have two children who keep me very busy. One of my children, Max is a permanent wheelchair user and has complex health needs including autism. Max is part of the reason I became involved with all these charities in the first place, experiencing first-hand the frustrations a parent can go through to get the care that is needed.
I manage my own diary so I really do have to be on the ball. However, I couldn’t do any of this without the support and carers I have for My work is very varied, and no two days are the Max. I am indebted to them. same, which certainly keeps me on my toes! What is the most challenging aspect of the I’ve been working with the Sky Badger charity work you do? which is an online charity which helps There are many challenges along the way! families to find help and support for physical
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Karen Hoe OBE, photo by Chris Lynn Photography
“I was notified in May 2018 about the OBE but I couldn’t tell anyone about it for six weeks until the announcements came out on 9th June. It was a relief to finally tell people. “
It’s always difficult when it comes to meeting parents in crisis, working to reassure them and help them with their frustrations to find solutions. We arm them with the skills they need to navigate the bureaucracy and overcome the various hurdles to help their children receive the help they need. What gives you the greatest satisfaction in your work? Getting the right results for the child and the parents is what gives me the greatest satisfaction. It’s also rewarding to see how empowered the parents feel, to hear their success stories and to be able to be their mentor throughout their journey. How did you feel when you were told that you were going to receive an OBE for your outstanding contribution? I was totally shocked and of course, delighted. I couldn’t believe it, and to tell you the truth, it still hasn’t sunk in. I was notified in May 2018 about the OBE but I couldn’t tell anyone about it for six weeks until the announcements came out on 9th June. It was a relief to finally tell people.
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I’d been suffering with various health issues last year and I was at a particularly low ebb, still recovering from surgery when the postman delivered the Royal letter from the palace. The
postman was a bit nonplussed about seeing all the Royal emblems on the letter and then seeing the state I was in, but it certainly gave me a boost despite my complete bewilderment. I still don’t know who nominated me, but I suspect certain parties. I’m certainly humbled by the time they’ve taken to put me forward for the award. What was it like being at Buckingham Palace and meeting HRH Duke of Cambridge? Are you able to divulge what you spoke about? It was an amazing experience. There’s a lot of ceremony and pomp and circumstance to the whole day and understandably, you’re trained on what to do when you’re in the palace. There’s actually quite a lot of humour that takes place behind the scenes, especially with the beefeaters training you on how to bow and curtsy, what to expect and how you should behave! The protocol is that you’re not allowed to speak to royalty unless they speak to you first, so it does become a bit nerve racking. Whilst we were waiting, I was embarrassed to see that some feathers had fallen off my dress. I was told to put them into a particular vase that was full of the various items that have fallen off people’s garments over the years, so I’ve been able to add to a bit of history! It was when the medal was finally pinned on
that I had the chance to talk to HRH Duke of Cambridge. We spoke for about five or ten minutes about what I do and parenting. The Duke divulged that parenting is one of the hardest things that he has ever done with things being total bedlam at times. I can certainly relate to that. After the event, the beefeaters present score cards on how well you did your bow or curtsy and there are various photos taken in the courtyard afterwards to commemorate the day.
sector, and it was a pleasure to speak to her about her work, hopes for the future and the experience of receiving her OBE. We look forward to seeing what her upcoming projects bring and catching-up with her at future Business Hive events. Karen Hoe - To contact Karen, email karen. hoe@outlook.com
I was there with my friends and family but ironically, my son, Max couldn’t attend because of the lack of changing room facilities at the palace. This is a point that I’m now working on addressing. We understand that disability access at the palace is not what it should be and that you may be getting involved in helping to remedy this. What can you tell us? Whilst there are disabled toilets at the palace, there are no changing rooms for adults or children for very complex health care needs who require such facilities. This was part of the conversation I had with the Duke of Cambridge and it’s something that I’m now working with the various officials at the palace to make happen. We're very proud to have you as a Business Hive member. How long have you been in the Hive and how do you feel that you've benefited? The Business Hive is a fantastic resource to run workshops, connect with businesses and organisations and build an online community. I’ve been a member for five years and I’ve found the support to be exceptional and I couldn’t have got to where I am today if it wasn’t for this platform. I’ve built many wonderful relationships and work partnerships through the Hive; I use their facilities and rooms for delivering workshops and I love networking over food and wine at First Tuesday events. What's next for you, Karen? Projects tend to find me because of my notoriety. I mean this in a good way! My latest role is as National Development Manager for the Changing Places Project. I’m helping to develop a national campaign for better public-accessible toilets for the thousands of people whole can’t access a toilet when they go out. I look forward to seeing changes across the country and in Buckingham Palace too. Karen is an inspirational figure in the UK charity
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Our Events First Tuesday Networking Every First Tuesday of the month, 5:30pm until 7:30pm – Business Hive, 13 Dudley Street, Grimsby, DN31 2AW Our Local Business Networking Event. No speeches, no forced 2 minute talks, no speed networking, and no charge! Just good food and refreshments and an hour or so with people you would like to do business with. Third Tuesday Networking Every Third Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm until 6:30pm – Scunthorpe United Football Club, Glanford Park, Jack Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TD Our Local Business Networking Event. No speeches, no forced 2 minute talks, no speed networking, and no charge! Just good food and refreshments and an hour or so with people you would like to do business with. The Secrets To Business Growth In A Connected World Wednesday 24th July, 2pm until 5pm – San Pietro, 11 High St E, Scunthorpe, DN15 6UH Our member, Richard Mawer from Digital Media Edge will be with us to share details on a collection of areas on how to grow your business including: • The change in buyer behavior and impact on business. • How business need to align how they market and sell with how buyers want to research and buy. • Digital Transformation and what it means for your business • Setting up a predictable growth strategy for marketing, sales and customer service. • The stages of Attract, Convert, Close and Delight
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from different sectors helping them to connect and do business together. Biz Tips Networking Thursday 1st August, 11am until 1:30pm – San Pietro, 11 High St E, Scunthorpe, DN15 6UH Biz Tips Networking is a great way to meet other members in an informal environment over lunch. Members get the chance to collaborate and share ideas and get to know each other better. This is your opportunity to meet up with new and existing members of the club, tell them what you do and share one useful business tip with the group. Tips should be something that adds value to other members. All the members will be selected from different sectors helping them to connect and do business together. Save Money and Buy Better For Your Business – Procurement Workshop Tuesday 24th September, 9am until 12pm – Business Hive, 13 Dudley Street, Grimsby, DN31 2AW We’ve got our member Katie Jarvis-Grove from Aspire Procurement coming to deliver the workshop covering a range of topics to teach you everything you need to know about procurement. Katie will discuss details around the following topics: • An overview of what the difference between purchasing and procurement is • Why it is important to procure and not just purchase • Understand the basics of a supply chain • The difference between the price and the cost of products and service
Biz Tips Networking Thursday 25th July and Thursday 26th September, 11am until 1:30pm – Millfields Hotel, 53 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 5AD
Business Hive Live Friday 4th October, 10am until 6pm – DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort, Ermine St, Broughton, Brigg DN20 0AQ
Biz Tips Networking is a great way to meet other members in an informal environment over lunch. Members get the chance to collaborate and share ideas and get to know each other better. This is your opportunity to meet up with new and existing members of the club, tell them what you do and share one useful business tip with the group. Tips should be something that adds value to other members. All the members will be selected
Business Hive Live is Northern Lincolnshire’s largest FREE B2B Conference and Expo. We have over 60+ exhibitors, a wide range of national and international speakers, a pop up restaurant run by the Lincolnshire Chef and hundreds of business professionals coming through the doors.
Business Challenge Event 2019 Friday 26th July, 12pm until 6pm – Healing Manor Hotel, Stallingborough Road, Healing, Grimsby, DN41 7QF Businesses across Northern Lincolnshire will once again be preparing their game face as they get ready to go head to head in our popular Business Challenge Event! Companies and organisations from across the region are invited to take part in an afternoon of ‘friendly’ competition, facing their rivals in a series of activities including archery and laser clay pigeon shooting. Spaces still available - email info@businesshive.net to book your team!
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How long have you been a part of the nutrition industry, and how did you get involved?
What was your dream job as a child?
I’ve been a fully qualified nutritionist for over 10 years however I’ve been involved in the food industry for over 20 years. I’ve always been fascinated by the human body. When I worked in the food industry, I started to see how food affected health and wellbeing so this was the trigger I needed to study nutrition.
To be a professional footballer with Newcastle United.
Who inspires you in business? Too many to name, I tend to be inspired by people who have fought against the odds to achieve success be this in the business world or other walks of life such as explorers to sports people. As well as people who don’t follow the ‘normal’ path of life, the rule breakers and game changers! When you were a child, what was your dream job? I wanted to be a zoologist - in fact I still do! What is your go-to meal when you need to be focused and motivated, and why?
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Richard Smith Lincolnshire Aquapark
It tends to be a salad with lots of different colour vegetables (mixed peppers, beetroot, carrot, tomato, radish, cucumber & rocket/ watercress & baby spinach leaves), some oily fish such as smoked mackerel/salmon or fresh tuna for protein and a couple of oat cakes as carbohydrates. I make my own dressing of Lincolnshire rapeseed oil, lemon juice & seasoning and would usually sprinkle some mixed toasted seeds on top too for some more crunch! I choose this go-to meal as it’s filling yet not too heavy! The protein keeps me fuller for longer and with it being an oily fish it aids brain function, the rainbow of vegetables gives me vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which helps all the other elements of the meal to do their jobs effectively in the body.
What’s the one piece of advice you would offer to anyone starting up in business? Be very careful who you take advice from and don’t go it alone thinking you know best. Certain seasoned campaigners in business will know you’re green, offer you all kinds of great deals and try to exploit any naivety to get your business. Speak to the Business Hive for suppliers, best practice, business plans, etc. Do you have a favourite business book? ‘Winners and How They Succeed’ by Alistair Campbell. Or ‘Winning’ by Alex Ferguson is great for management physiology techniques both relevant at small businesses level! If you could invite anyone to your Aquapark, who would it be and why? Either Donald Trump or Mike Ashley so I could let them use my special lead lifejacket!
ons with... Samantha White My Credit Controllers
What inspired you to start your own business? After working in various sectors as a Financial Controller I realised that not many companies, especially the smaller ones, were doing credit control, and this was having an impact on their cashflow.
Melanie Smith CIP Hamilton Mayday
Who inspires you in business? I have always been very individualist and don’t have one person that I use as a role model. I am always inspired by those that create their own success stories and push themselves to be the best of what they can be.
I decided to set up a business helping people do something that I really like doing and am passionate about.
When you were a child, what was your dream job?
What was your first job?
As a young child I wanted to be a PA for a big company, I guess I had images of wearing heels getting dressed up and calling it work.
YTS trainee for Mothercare! Do you have a favourite business book? The E Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber What’s the one thing you couldn’t live without? My French bulldog puppy, Wilson
Unfortunately, I was refused the subjects I required at options and never went to college. And what was your first job? I started my first job employed at a factory packing bacon aged 16 and within 2 years was promoted to a QA. What’s your one key piece of advice for business people looking to recruit new staff? Don’t interview as a tick box exercise, so many skills are transferrable. Product knowledge, systems and processes can be trained.
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Offshore specialist expands fleet
MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd, the provider of support services for the offshore wind industry, has expanded its fleet of ships through a new lending package from Yorkshire Bank. The Hull-based business used a £2.3 million cash injection from the Bank, arranged by Relationship Managers Daniel Ruston and Peter Hough, to invest in a 26-metre Fast Crew / multi-purpose offshore support vessel, that will enhance its ability to service key customers and strengthen its foothold in a competitive market. MMS Offshore Renewable Services is based on the Humber river at the hub of the North Sea’s shipping route. It owns and operates a fleet of professionally operated workboats, which offer clients services including equipment supply, crew transfer, civil engineering support and offshore survey work. The new vessel, named MMS Supreme, will double MMS Offshore’s capacity to support its wind farms customers in the North Sea. Rob Langton, Managing Director at MMS Offshore Renewable Services, said: “Our investment in this state-of-the-art vessel signals the next stage of our growth strategy and will allow us to improve our overall service and increase our presence in the market. “We have worked with Yorkshire Bank for over 20 years and their ongoing support has been hugely appreciated.”
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Daniel Ruston, Corporate and Commercial Relationship Manager at Yorkshire Bank, said: “We’re proud to be backing a well-established business with a rich heritage of supporting
the maritime and marine sector in its native Hull, which is one of the city’s most important industries. “Investment in the Humber’s offshore wind sector is steadily growing and the management team at MMS Offshore Renewable Services are in a prime position to capitalise on this trend. As a Bank, we’re committed to supporting SMEs across the region and look forward to working with the business into the future.” MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd is a subsidiary of MMS Ship Repair and Dry Dock Co. Ltd, which was established in 1988 and provides a complete repair and refit service for ship owners across Hull. The offshore arm of the company was built to assist the growing UK offshore wind power industry. To contact, call 08004 561247
Local flower enthusiasts pick up top tips from celebrity florist On Saturday 13th April , at Grimsby Garden Centre, local flower enthusiasts joined nationally renowned florist, and star of the BBC’s The Apprentice, Elizabeth McKenna for a masterclass in spring flower arranging. Elizabeth, who describes herself as ‘the potty florist from Nottingham ’, gave a fun-filled floral demonstration, sharing industry top tips and the secrets behind the posy she presented to Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Elizabeth helped the 20 florists and flower fanatics that attended the workshop to create their own arrangements to take home with them. The workshop kick-starts Elizabeth’s relationship with the not-for-profit garden centre, offering up her expertise as a successful entrepreneur specialising in horticulture. Elizabeth will help to improve the team’s visual merchandising and give the garden centre’s volunteers and members the opportunity to expand their skills. Elizabeth said: “It was a really enjoyable
afternoon. We created some wonderful arrangements that you could easily recreate at home using bits you could pick up from any florist. “I look forward to coming down to Grimsby Garden Centre workshops coming up in the future and as part of my work supporting the team and helping the garden centre continue to grow, for more so watch this space.” Elizabeth McKenna has worked across all levels, from trainee to director. She currently runs her own two businesses: Elizabeth McKenna Flowers and Lizzie’s Bundles, as well as attending events as an educational speaker. NAViGO runs a number of local organisations alongside Grimsby Garden Centre – each of which offer real-life training and support for service users and allow profits to support the provision of mental health services. To contact, call 01472 583002
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Why all businesses need a copywriter Ever thought about working with a copywriter?
First, let me tell you what a copywriter does. It has Image - Spencer Slater nothing to do with registering stuff with the patent office. That’s copyright – it’s amazing how many times I gest asked about copyright law and I always smile and explain that’s not really what I do! A copywriter creates text, called “copy,” for ads, websites, direct mail, sales brochures, blogs and so on. Almost every piece of advertising or sales material you see on television or read in a magazine or newspaper was written by a professional copywriter. OK, so a copywriter writes the copy for ads and sales brochures … why can’t I do that? Before you or your company dive in to writing your own marketing material, think about these
reasons you probably should hire a professional: • You don’t have time • If you’re good at what you do, do it, and let someone who’s good at copywriting do that for you. You’ve got enough to do with your own job, and you’ll be more productive and effective if you focus on that. • Copywriting isn’t just writing • Copywriting isn’t just having a command of the English language and putting grammatical sentences together. Copywriting is drafting compelling copy that gets people’s attention, distilling product features into benefits people care about, and knowing your audience and company well enough to create the tone, voice and message that achieves your goals. Which leads me to … • Copywriting is a studied skill • Copywriters keep up on industry and advertising trends, new technology, and changes in the customer base to
keep writing effective, sales-driving copy. They continually hone their writing skills so they can write copy that will make you money. Like playing an instrument, writing effective pieces takes practice and effort. • Good copy can increase your returns A good copywriter offers an outside perspective. You know your product/ service better than anyone else, but a copywriter will look at your product/ service with no prior knowledge. That’s a good thing. One of the most common mistakes I see in marketing is when the people tasked with doing the writing are too close to the product. When that happens, the copy often doesn’t communicate the real benefit to the customer because it has been written from the point of view of the seller, not the buyer. A copywriter can take that internal jargon and translate it into real benefits to your customers. The bottom line is that good copywriters are experts in using words to get you more business!
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It’s a dog’s life What is our ethos?
Why home boarding?
Our team are here to give your dog the same holiday experience you would expect yourself. Knowing you were about to have a holiday of a lifetime!
Think about when on holiday, your relaxing, most likely sun bathing, strolling along the beach drinking sangria? You wouldn’t enjoy the thought of your dog being locked in a kennel? This is why we offer a warm cosy house, a safe welcoming garden, endless walks and a huge number of cuddles. This allows your dog to have a holiday just like you, giving you a peace of mind knowing they are having just as much fun as you.
How did we start the franchise? And why? We started out being carers through Holidays4dogs ourselves, having done this for four years we realised that we wanted to get further involved with the company. A few months down the line we started growing our team in the Doncaster/Rotherham area and before we knew it we had 13 carers. It’s very rewarding seeing how people’s lives are made complete through caring for dogs.
Contact us here for your local area or call us on 0800 2300 266 (free from any landline or mobile) or 01430 860552
Who would be an ideal carer? When we look for our carers, we look for people who are in ore of being in the company of dogs, we strive to find carers who would give that dog the same love, attention and affection dogs really deserve. It could be someone that has had their own dog in the past but cannot deal with losing them again. It may be someone who has their own dog and feels that another dog would be great company to have or simply just someone who loves caring for dogs in their own house.
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Sky’s the limit; Festival’s a resort first An exciting new festival is set to light up the skies of Cleethorpes this year, and organisers are inviting local creatives to be part of the event.
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fitness-based events, wildlife focused activities, and crafts making workshops.
Julia Thompson, Chair of CoastNEL said: “Through the Coastal Communities Fund, we Organised by From The Fields, the specialist have delivered some exciting new projects to company behind festival spectaculars including benefit local businesses, residents and visitors. bluedot and Kendal Calling, and supported by the Coastal Communities Fund, the We’re adding art installations to the North inaugural Festival of the Sky will take place in Promenade and have already helped to support Cleethorpes from 6th - 8th September 2019. events, like the RAF100 last year and Birdhouse Theatre and Cleethorpes Jazz Festival. The festival will be themed around the sky, environment and discovery and will bring The Festival of the Sky is a great chance for together outdoor activities as well as great local businesses and activity providers to get arts and culture across the weekend, with free involved right from the start.” performances and workshops for festival-goers of all ages. Dr Roxy Robinson, Festival Director, said: The main festival hub will be situated on the “We’re opening the door to creative, innovative promenade and beach with additional pop-up and engaging ideas and performances activity taking place throughout the town. including workshops, live stages, lectures, stalls and film screenings. Organisers are now looking for community groups and specialists based in the North East Through these grants, we’re particularly keen and Lincolnshire to get involved. to support ideas to build a really spectacular show.” Grants of up to £5000 are available to support anything from art installations, performance To contact Julia, email info@discovernel.co.uk and film screenings through to active and
The One Point meets Management System Standards At The One Point we are proud to be meeting ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Standards. Our Microsoft Accredited Services, One Cloud Off-site Data Back Up, One Network Hosted Telecommunications and Mobile Device Management services all meet the high ISO 27001 Data Security Standards.
Systems are in place to protect your information and assets and to minimise disruption to your business. Continuous monitoring of the systems and the measures put in place to control information security threats, weaknesses and risks. To contact, call 01482 420150
We place a high value on the data trusted to us by our customers. As we continue to meet the highest recognised standards we will keep your data and services completely secure. Reasons our ISO 27001 is a standard that can give you complete peace of mind: Our information security standards meet a global benchmark to help us guard your business against potentially devastating data losses. Reduce your risk of fines or prosecution under GDPR.
57 ways to grow your business Keen to support start-up businesses all over North Lincolnshire, business problem solvers and Chartered Accountants A P Robinson & Co, teamed up with digital agency Mush Digital to offer an exclusive ‘Growing your Business’ informative seminar at The Enterprise Village. Taking a practical approach to smart business planning, budgets and strategic thinking, key speakers from Mush Digital provided attendees with an invaluable insight into how businesses can use LinkedIn to grow their business. All attendees were gifted with A P Robinson & Co’s book, titled ‘57 Ways to Grow Your Business’. Speakers, Sarah and Kate went through a range of strategies to help grow your business, from
undertaking a SWOT analysis to embracing technology. Commenting on the success of the seminar, Sarah Bainbridge ACA commented: ‘We are thrilled at the reaction we had from our seminar. Aimed at local businesses and start-ups with a desire to grow their businesses but who are unsure how to, the seminar provided all the relevant information to help them successfully plan and budget for future growth.’ She adds, ‘Besides strategies to accelerate business growth, we discussed practical ways in which company owners can protect their businesses and manage their teams for growth. Grimsby and Barton based Accountants, A P Robinson & Co. have a refreshing, hands on and honest approach to managing
business finances. Offering a range of services including payroll, bookkeeping, business planning and tax strategies, the team are equipped to work with businesses in just about every business sector including retail, construction, transport and logistics. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, the team are equipped to support established businesses as well as those who are just starting out, looking for a hard working and approachable firm of accountants who can make a positive contribution to their growth, future stability and most importantly, their bottom line. If you would like a copy of the ‘57 Ways to Grow Your Business’ book, please contact Emily at emily.goodwin@aprobinson.biz.
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Your business bubble By Gavin Boden - Retail Expert
Have you been in your business for more than a year, five years or 30 years??? Isn’t it time you stepped outside and have a look at what your clients can see? You have been running your business now for sometime, making great business decisions, employing the right staff, growth has been steady and you go home every night with a deserving warm feeling in your stomach. Have you ever thought of stepping outside your “bubble” however big or small it is to see what other people can see, your staff, your clients or your suppliers? Sometimes when you are so focussed with the everyday running of the business, you can miss the things that are staring you in the face. I have a customer who I have been visiting for over 10 years and I remember the first time I went noticing an empty bucket just inside the doorway, the weather was good and there was no real reason why it was there. Of course I never mentioned it, and every time I visited in the next 2 years I noticed the bucket. By this time I had built a relationship with him and asked him to come down to the front of the shop with me, we went out of the store turned round and I said to him “why the bucket?”. He replied “what bucket?”, he honestly couldn’t see it until I pointed it out to him. He explained that about 4 years ago they had a leak and it took the roofer a few days to come out and fix it, but nobody had moved the bucket. After a few more days it became invisible to him and had sat there for 4 years. I asked him how many “buckets” did he have, I said as an outsider I would have a look around his offices, his warehouse, his store and have a look into his business from an outsiders point of view to see what had become bad habits within it. I found a multitude of sins, which after implementing the changes saved him thousands of pounds and improved his turnover. This included 30,000 worth of stock in the warehouse which had been just sat there and an advert in the local press which was more than 3 years old, and desperately needed updating. Sometimes its good to step outside your bubble and look inside to see what you can see. What will you find? To contact Gavin, email gavboden@gmail.com
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Almond Financial continues success with a new office and growing team Lincoln-based financial advice specialist, Almond Financial Ltd is continuing its success into 2019 with a move into new premises and a new face on the team. The brainchild of Director Samuel Robinson, Almond specialises in pension management and retirement planning. The firm has just been named as finishing 15th in the East Midlands by Intrinsic, out of more than 250 firms. This is based on the number of clients helped within the first quarter. Sam Robinson said: “We’re delighted to have been placed 15th in the region. For a firm so young and competing against companies that have many more advisors, we feel strongly that this shows our innovative approach is working.” Following this news, Almond has also welcomed Sally Hardy to the team as a Paraplanner, expanding the firm’s financial and customerfocused expertise. Sally brings experience from the world of financial advice to Almond, supporting the pensions and investments capability of the firm. Sam added: “We’re hugely excited to be welcoming Sally on board. Her appointment means we have the experience and support at hand which also allows us room and the manoeuvrability to grow.
“We now have a wealth of talent here that is unmatched in the region.” This news comes following Almond Financial’s launch last year, where the company raised more than £1,200 for the charity CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably. Sam added: “We’re really looking forward seeing how the business evolves with Sally on the team and we hope she enjoys being surrounded by the like-minded and innovative individuals we have here at Almond. “Sally’s move will help us push our growth forward as well as our suite of services we offer to our clients. Our focus is going to be on customer service first and foremost. Our bespoke offering works so well because we have close working relationships with all of our clients. “We can’t wait to see what the rest of 2019 brings.” Launched in 2018, the company is based in commercial offices at The Point, close to the city’s Teal Park development. To find out more about Almond Financial, visit www.almondfinancial.co.uk
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Who do you surround yourself with? Column by Alexis PowellHoward, MD at Fortis Therapy & Training
Surrounding yourself with the ‘right’ people is important, not just in business but in life too. As social animals who need relationships, we learn about ourselves, and can be conditioned by our interactions with family, friends, colleagues and peers and by the organisations we work in. Considering how each of us is shaped by our relationships and the experiences we have, if applied to the workplace, can enable us to understand the culture of the organisation and the dynamics there. If you are leading a team or an organisation, or you are a sole trader, having the right support network around you, both personally and professionally can make all the difference in supporting you on your mission, helping you to be better at what you do and thereby improving you and the business you are developing. Reviewing your relationships, as you would your business, can help you to understand their influences on you – who can you help? who do you feel obligated to spend time with? who helps you to be better? who detracts from you and tires you? who helps you to feel motivated and creative? who could you spend less time with and who would you like to spend more time with? who do you learn from? what do you offer in those relationships? who helps you to take calculated risks? And finally, what changes would you like to make and who else you would like in your support network?
To contact Alexis, email alexis@ fortistherapy.co.uk
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YMCA volunteer’s top award After a year and a half of hard work Conor has been rewarded for undertaking and completing a wide variety of challenges demonstrating commitment, consistency and determination. He has been volunteering for 2 years at YMCA Humber mainly as a member of the charity’s Community Orchard Team; he has also been happy to lend a hand in painting and decorating accommodation rooms with the maintenance staff. This volunteering experience has assisted Conor with completing his award, allowing him to develop new skills and gain 1 year in voluntary experience required. Part of the award saw Conor ascending, one of Yorkshire’s peaks, Ingleborough (723m; 2,372ft), testing his mapreading and planning skills. Conor is extremely happy to have received the award, being presented it at an official ceremony by The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire. Conor Said: “I was beside myself, absolutely ecstatic. It was such a surreal feeling to finish it, I still can’t believe it, it still feels like there must be more to do.” Alan Burley, YMCA Humber’s Volunteer Coordinator said: “I was delighted to support Conor on his special night, we are all delighted that he was able to complete the voluntary elements of his award with us.” Conor still volunteers with YMCA Humber to this day, here is an interview with him about his volunteering experience on the the charity’s environmental projects. To contact, call 01472 359621
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5 things KnapChat has taught us about building better relationships Since the turn of the year, we’ve been speaking to fascinating people doing extraordinary things over on our KnapChat blog. From a charity founder with a poignant story to an award-winning stand-up comedian, our weekly interviews are centred on one thing: building relationships. Here are five common themes we’ve found across them all... Be Authentic Whether it’s sports marketer James Gordon explaining how minority sports engage fans through validity and transparency or The Raw Mum, aka Sabha Comerford, accounting her popular Instagram brand to her natural, genuinely honest content, authenticity is a common theme throughout the KnapChat series. Perseverance Success doesn’t happen overnight. We all know this and our chat with Grimsby’s very own Garry Bainbridge firmly underlines it. The yachtsman and Managing Director of Ish Fish talks about his attitude being the difference, how he’s always believed in “discipline equals freedom”, and the importance of consistency to drive things forward. Inspire One of our most powerful pieces is with Rhian Mannings, who founded bereavement support charity 2 Wish Upon A Star after losing her 1-yearold son George and husband Paul in five tragic days in February 2012 . Speaking to people like Rhian is the reason why we started the series: it’s truly inspiring the way in which she has fought back from those dark
days to a to create something that helps so many others. Building Your Audience/Advocates Another Grimbarian among our interviewees, Richard Askam is an expert in building relationships, having started the rise of personalisation for brands. Spearheading Coca-Cola’s Share a Coke campaign, Richard was able to come up with a unique idea that became a global sensation. Trust International netball umpire Louise Travis told us that “strong relationships are built on mutual respect and honesty.” Meanwhile, United Nations Resource & Partnerships Advisor Louisa Dann pinpointed sincerity and finding shared objectives as crucial ingredients for building relationships. This, of course, all revolves around trust. Join us every Tuesday as we continue our journey through these incredible stories, talking with remarkable people and learning about relationship building.
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Our favourite fish
Salmon has been voted the most favourite fish to eat in the UK with almost half of people eating seafood the recommended twice a week, a survey has found.
fresh, quality fish sourced from trusted, responsible merchants to be delivered to the home in recyclable and reusable packaging.
Ish Fish, online retailers of fresh fish shipped directly from the Port of Grimsby to your door, wanted to find out more about the fish-eating habits of seafood lovers, and joined forces with digital marketing agency Knapton Wright to conduct a nationwide Facebook survey.
Garry Bainbridge, Director of Ish Fish, said: “We may still be a young business but we’re always looking to grow and expand our knowledge, so we wanted to take our top two questions and go straight to our online community for the answers. We were blown away by just how many people answered our questions, so a big thanks to everyone who took part.
Over 3,000 people took part, finding that 24% of participants loved to eat Salmon, with Sea Bass and Haddock swimming closely behind with 21% and 20%, respectively. When asked how often they ate fish, a huge 45% said they enjoyed two portions a week – the recommended amount. 36% of people surveyed eat fish once a week, with 18% eating fish three or more times. Joel Creasey, Director of Ish Fish, said: “Salmon is always a favourite fish, and Haddock and Cod are always popular, but there are a lot of people out there who love Sea Bass. Our mission at Ish Fish is to get more people eating fish, a bigger variety of fish and more portions per week, so to find that almost half of the people surveyed are eating fish twice a week is brilliant.” Last month, Grimsby-based Ish Fish celebrated its first birthday, which launched on National Fish & Chip Day 2018. From ishfish.uk, people from across the UK can conveniently order boxes of
“To say thank you and to celebrate our first birthday, we threw in a free fillet of Grimsby’s finest fresh Haddock with our Ish Fish boxes throughout the week.” Survey details 3,004 people from across the UK took part in the Facebook survey between 4th and 18th February 2019: • Favourite fish: Salmon (24.3%), Sea Bass (21.6%), Haddock (20.3%), Cod (17.2%), Halibut (9.8%), Tuna (6.7%). • How often do you eat fish per week?: Once (36.2%), Twice (45.4%) Three or more (18.4%) To contact, call 07379 975983
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Wealth management firm’s launch The official launch of Business Hive member Julie Dawes Wealth Management took place this week at the Limited2Art gallery in Bawtry, Doncaster. On 16th May, this exciting event welcomed a significant audience who were keen to support the launch, raise money for a worthwhile UK-based charity and benefit from the expert advice on offer. Attendees included people from all backgrounds and walks of life including estate agents, solicitors, estate planners, hoteliers, family members, colleagues, personal friends and other Business Hive members. This included Carole Cadman, an Investment Development Manager and Luke Pearce, an Investment Manager from Rowan Dartington Wealth Management, another business who is an Associate at St. James’s Place. Luke provided an informative overview of the markets and shared the numerous services that Julie Dawes Wealth Management and St. James’s Place can offer a client under one roof. We also enjoyed the presence of Helen Roberts, an Executive Personal Assistant, who attended to speak on behalf of St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation; the philanthropic arm of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. Founded in 1991, they have raised tens of thousands of pounds each year including an astounding £10 million in 2018 alone. This money goes directly to support registered charities and those in need in the UK. Local artist Louise Schofield also donated an original piece of her free-flowing and vibrant artwork to raffle, with 100% of the processed going directly to the St. James’s Palace Charitable Foundation. Around £500 was raised for the charity during the evening.
Picture - Julie Dawes, Financial Advisor and Cameron Ali, Paraplanner dreams and ambitions, whether that be in business, in their personal lives or with their finances. That’s why I love the job that I do. I genuinely enjoy seeing how simple wealth management can make such a significant difference.” She went on to add, “I’m proud to say that my son, Cameron has recently joined the team as Paraplanner. We’re building the business together from scratch and it will be an amazing rollercoaster of a ride that I look forward to sharing with him.” Commenting on the launch, Sam Burgess, Manager at the Business Hive, said “I’m delighted for Julie and Cameron and wish them well in their new venture, the turnout was great in support of them and I wish them every success for the future.”
The event also celebrated their decision to join the financial organisation St. James’s Place as an Associate Partner.
Julie Dawes Wealth Management is a business that provides a range of wealth management solutions to small and medium-sized business owners, individuals and families.
Julie Dawes expressed her excitement to be officially launching the business at this event and doing it in a way that could help educate potential clients whilst raising money for some very worthy causes. Her passion for the industry was very evident.
Putting long-term relationship and trusted faceto-face financial advice at the centre of everything they do, they provide clients with the relevant information so they can make informed decisions that are right for them.
“At Julie Dawes Wealth Management the client always comes first.” She said. “Face-to-face appointments are so important when it comes to building trust and a firm relationship for life. My passion has always been to help people achieve their
They advise clients who want to ensure their families are protected, build and preserve wealth, reduce inheritance tax, manage cash or borrowings, and help plan for later life. To contact Julie, email julie.dawes@sjpp.co.uk
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Chaplaincy chatter Article by - Rev Mary Vickers, Workplace Chaplaincy Spontaneity… Live for the moment! Don’t worry about the future! Act as though it’s your last day on earth! So many people seem to encourage us to live like this. Some appear reluctant to make concrete arrangements, especially for social events, simply saying “text me” rather than fixing a time in advance. It’s almost as if ‘seizing the moment’ is the best way to act and that planning is for losers.
when they called her “A flibbertijibbet! A will-o’-the wisp! A clown!” So why is the dream of spontaneity so attractive? Why do we seem to praise ‘random acts of kindness’ more than planned acts? Is it because most of our lives are so timetabled, and we feel a bit fenced-in by automated diaries telling us where we should be, and by websites that seem to know us better than we know ourselves? Reacting to this, we dream of being able to be spontaneous – thinking that it is the epitome for freedom…. But then it gets scary, because as Jean-Paul Sartre noted, freedom is terrifying. Spontaneity seems to be a virtue that we sorely wish we lived by but, when it comes to it, we don’t actually want to act out rigorously. Perhaps Oscar Wilde was right when he said “Spontaneity is a meticulously prepared art”? I like this quote: “Spontaneity is being present in the present” (Wei Wu Wei)
But is this right? Truly embracing the culture of spontaneity would surely lead us to being unable to keep, or even to make, promises. No-one, not even ourselves, would ever know where Contact Mary on - 07730 972403 we were or were going to be – just like the accusation mary@faithatwork.info the nuns made about Maria in the ‘Sound of Music’
Grimbarians - By Dan Clarke The team behind a motivational photodocumentary project are preparing for the launch of their first exhibition. Grimbarians, a series of black-and-white portraits telling the stories of the great, fascinating, and inspirational people in and around Grimsby, will begin a three-month exhibition at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre on 14th July 2019, entitled Grimsby Really Is More. Dan Clarke, Founder and Photographer of Grimbarians, launched the project on Facebook, Instagram and at grimbarians.co.uk in January 2018. He said: “Grimbarians was created to show all of the great things that people are doing in the area, and the feedback we’ve received has been so positive. In November, Docks Beers supported us with our first preview evenings, and now we’re excited to be working with Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre on our exhibition.” Over the past 18 months, 40 people from the area have been featured for their positive contributions to their communities in their own way, including Business Hive members Charlotte Hay of Healing Manor Hotel, Charlotte Bowen of The Culture House, Garry Bainbridge of Ish Fish, and Business Hive Managing Director Mark Webb. Each portrait is accompanied by a profile written by freelance writer and Business Hive member, Lindsay Cowie. Now, Dan and Lindsay are looking for
sponsorships, which will help the project to fulfil its potential over the next few years. Lindsay said: “We’ve been completely overwhelmed by the support we’ve received so far not only from the online community who follow the project, but also from the business community. Already we’ve welcomed E-Factor, Docks Beers, Precious Times Childcare Services and Comley Cameras as portrait sponsors, who will see their company logos displayed wherever we exhibit and publish. “With our first exhibition approaching, we’d love to speak to any Business Hive members who would like to join us in promoting the Grimbarians movement and help spread the message about our town. Dan and I have big plans for more exhibitions, local and national, as well as published books and visits to schools in the local area. Dan added: “We’re always looking out for nominations for future Grimbarians, too. People who were born here or have relocated here to make Grimsby their home and are contributing to the town in some way.” Businesses who would like to be involved with Grimbarians through sponsorships should email Dan and Lindsay at info@grimbarians.co.uk. Grimsby Really Is More runs from 14th July to 20th October 2019 at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
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Magnificent seven! Seven members of Tukes, NAViGO’s employment and training scheme, will complete a horticulture qualification thanks to a grant from The Gardiner Hill Foundation and support from Grimsby Garden Centre. Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP), a Lincolnshire-based training provider, is delivering the 20week Level Two Certificate in Horticulture. Members will attend classroom sessions in Market Rasen, with weekly practical sessions also taking place at the NAViGO-run Grimsby Garden Centre. Tukes provides training, support and work experience in real working environments for individuals who struggle finding work due to their mental health. Since NAViGO took on Grimsby
Garden Centre in 2015, Tukes have seen an increase in their members’ interest in horticulture after working alongside experienced garden centre staff. Tukes have found that the therapeutic properties of working outdoors in a social setting, has benefited their members mental health and physical wellbeing as well as their employment prospects. “Tukes have always been able to support members to gain recognised meaningful qualifications in their chosen field of employment,” said Maureen Potter, Senior Support Worker at Tukes. “Qualifications in horticulture have been harder to find as they didn’t meet all of our members’ needs. “We now have the perfect opportunity to support them in gaining appropriate, recognised
qualifications in this field.” The course is aimed at developing a wide range of practical and theoretical skills in plant establishment, plant propagation and soil testing. “Attending this out of area course takes our members out of their comfort zone, supports their confidence and gives a realistic opportunity to improve on their employment prospects,” continued Maureen. The Gardiner Hill Foundation have agreed to cover the costs of transportation, site visits and placements for the group. As NAViGO’s charitable arm, it aims to enrich and enhance the lives of those with mental health conditions, accepting grant applications from people seeking to re-establish themselves within the community, education or training. To contact, call 01472 583002
Ongo’s commitment to volunteer support As part of National Volunteer Week 2019, Ongo is reflecting on another successful year of support. Along with expanding their team with a brand new Volunteer Coordinator, they will also be offering more training at their office on Cole Street, Scunthorpe. On average, Ongo work with 30-40 volunteers at any one time, and have supported a total of 104 from April 2018 to April 2019. All of which have gone through accredited training, and had a dedicated Employment Support Coach.
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When asked about his volunteering experience,
Liam Watson, Safety Inspection Officer at Ongo, said: “Being able to volunteer in the Neighbourhood Services team was an amazing experience and really helped me to build my confidence. Volunteering gave me the experience I needed to be able to get a paid job with Ongo.” Ongo’s Neighbourhood Services Team has supported 39 volunteers alone, from 2017-2019, with six gaining full time employment within the team. Steve Gilmour, Neighbourhood Services Team Leader, commented: “Volunteering is an excellent way of regaining confidence, skills and experience. We’ve had so many fantastic success stories, and we can’t wait to welcome more people into our team.” If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, get in touch with Ongo’s Employment Support Team on Facebook, Twitter or give them a call on 01724 844848.
Apprenticeships celebrated Avant Partnership, a local provider of Apprenticeship training, celebrated the achievement of their Apprentices and Traineeship learners with an awards evening. The event took place on Wednesday 6 March at the Linden Club, Cleethorpes Town FC as part of National Apprenticeship Week. At the event, Apprentices, learners and their employers were recognised for their achievements and commitment to learning and Apprenticeships, accompanied by friends, family, members of the local business community and supporters of Apprenticeships. An award was presented to the Employer of the Year and Apprentice of the year in the Business and Hairdressing sectors, with awards also presented to the Traineeship Employer and Traineeship Learner of the Year. The event also provided an opportunity for networking. Steve Roe, the Chief Executive of Avant said “Apprenticeships are extremely important to the local economy, providing opportunities for local people and employers to increase their skills and become more effective, efficient and productive. Our Awards Evening recognises the fantastic achievements of our Apprentices and the commitment provided by their employers.” National Apprenticeship Week ran from 4 to 8 March 2019 and aimed to highlight the benefits of Apprenticeships to employers, individuals, local communities and the wider economy. The theme this year was ‘Blaze a Trail’, which links to the current national Apprenticeship marketing campaign. The Avant Awards Evening embraced that theme. They had other activities taking place during the week, together with other organisations across the
country, helping to challenging the outdated views many people still have about Apprenticeships. The Awards Evening celebrated the achievement of all our Apprentices and Traineeship learners, together with their employers. T here were specific awards presented to those that have excelled. The nominees this year were: Business Apprentice of the Year: Alisha Capes; Cherie Tacey; Manesha Tanda. Business Apprenticeship Employer of the Year: Crofts Estate Agents; Fowler & Holden; Synthomer. Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year: Brooke Fleming; Eliane Gregson; Elle Byatt. Hairdressing Apprenticeship Employer of the Year: Assisi; Fringe Benefits; Maxwells. Traineeship Learner of the Year: Brodie Abbott; Shona Brewill; William Jackson. Traineeship Employer of the Year: Climb4; CPO; Navigo. Steve Roe added “the support of employers is fantastic and essential to the success of our training. I would like to thank our sponsors, who this year were AP Robinson, Dennis Williams and E-Factor Properties. I would also like to thank the Linden Club, R M Photography and Riverside Print. The support of these organisations made the Awards evening a great event and helped to highlight the importance of Apprenticeships and about recognising success.” To contact, call 01472 470590
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You’re hired Apprentice success drives growth at Mason Baggott & Garton. Before working for North Lincolnshire law firm Mason Baggott and Garton, Practice Manager Tim Bartlett was an Apprenticeship Assessor. “It’s a safe and supportive way to get proper work experience, gain new skills and qualifications. It allows a person to grow in confidence too, all the while taking their first steps on the career ladder,” says Tim. Working with training provider McArthur Dean over recent years, the firm has seen a number of trainees and apprentices progress into permanent employment upon completing their training programmes. Currently, six members of staff have entered the business via apprenticeships. The firm has recently taken on former Caistor Grammar School student Pippa Bradley who is due to start a Solicitor Apprenticeship this September through The University of Law – a route that will enable her to qualify as a solicitor in six to seven years without incurring any student debt.
Pippa comments, “The opportunity to work in an established law firm is allowing me to grow and progress my career while studying towards my Law Degree. I see it as a fantastic prospect where I am able to interact with clients and work alongside respected practitioners whilst grasping an understanding of the law I would have otherwise missed.” Mason Baggott and Garton - Call us 01724 868611
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Business Hive Live - Bigger than ever in 2019 ! Building on the continued success of the area’s biggest local business conference and expo, and Business Hives recent expansion into North Lincolnshire, Business Hive Live is moving to the wonderfully central DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Hotel. With a great location and fantastic conference facilities, Friday 4th October is a red letter day for your diary, dedicated to the Northern Lincolnshire business community.
‘Britain is leading the way in business Tech, with more than a third of the world’s fastest growing tech companies now based in London. It’s an exciting time, but also a challenging one. On Friday 4th October, businesses large and small will be able to hear from this world class speaker about what tech they might want to consider to help their business and what exciting new developments might be coming over the horizon for local businesses in the very near future.’
Jo Taylor, Deputy Manager of the Business Hive says: ‘Every decision we make is always with our members in mind and with so many new members joining us from across Northern Lincolnshire, having the event between Grimsby and Scunthorpe seemed a natural fit. One of those new members is actually Forest Pines so that made our decision so much easier. We believe this move will take Business Hive Live to new heights and attract an even wider audience, it’s an exciting time for us and our members!’
Hundreds of businesses attend this event and with this speaker and the new venue, demand is expected to be high.
The event will not lose any of the key features of the day which include a variety of exhibition stands, opportunities to network and connect with businesses across the region, inspiring local speakers and, announced today, The Keynote Speaker for 2019 will be Dave Coplin, a tech expert, author and Microsoft’s former Chief Envisioning officer for over 20 years. Sam Burgess, Business Hive Manager explains why they chose Dave as their Keynote Speaker this year:
We saw new partnership and supply deals formed, and all of our members agreed that they benefitted hugely from being able to meet so many successful businesses under one roof.’
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There are limited places available and only a few Exhibition stands left so you’re advised to get in early. Sam continues: ‘We had a phenomenal success with last year’s event and fantastic feedback from the companies there on the day.
Register to attend today by going to www.businesshive.live and make sure you don’t miss out on the largest local business event you could attend in 2019.
Keynote Speaker for Business Hive Live 2019 announced Dave Coplin has spent 25 years in the Technology industry, working for mainly for Microsoft as their Chief Envisioning Officer.
prominent and regular voice at leading industry events and platforms including the RSA, WorkTech, and Cloud World Forum. He was also a guest on Sunday Brunch (C4) 31 Dec 2017.
He is known for being positive, encouraging, engaging, challenging and upbeat about the future “Our guests rated your session on The Future of including AI, big data, digitalization and much more, Digital and The Rise of the Humans as excellent.” looking towards The Future of the World of Work. Vodafone He looks at humans plus machines to combine the best of both. Not humans versus machines. His view is not nihilistic: it’s not ‘Armageddon’ or the ‘Terminator’. He helps organisations and individuals to see the full potential that technology offers to a modern, digital society and doesn’t focus on the technology itself. But on the humans who use it. Dave says: “I believe that within every individual inside an organisation lies an “intrapreneur” – an innate desire to make things better either directly for themselves, or indirectly by making their organisation better. Our main cultural challenge is how organisations not only create an environment that supports this, but equally how they learn to live with the occasional chaos that can come with it.”
“Describing himself as a “naïve optimist”, Dave sees a world in which technology exists to enable us humans to do things differently and better. While the report makes for some gloomy reading, Coplin himself already sees signs that businesses are thinking about what they are asking of their people in terms of constant connection and responding to the constant stream of data. The key, he believes, is for leaders to move away from “coping mechanisms” that are flawed and to instead confront the issue head-on. “We talk about having too much information like it’s a problem,” he says, adding that businesses should be thinking of how they can use that information better.” Roger Trapp, Forbes To register your attendance at Business Hive Live go to www.businesshive.live
With a loyal audience on social media, Dave is a
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