Word Gets Around Networking - Meet the Business - Ruth Lambert - Federation of Small Businesses20/5/2020 In this video, we chat with Ruth Lambert, Development Manager at the Federation of Small Businesses. We discuss the role the FSB has had in helping businesses during Covid-19 and some of the challenges their members have faced.
They work in partnership with local councils, HMRC and central government to help businesses to get the support they need. In these unprecedented times, it can be a time for business owners to see the opportunities, and while in lockdown to take stock of where their business is, and embrace online tools to get the support they need. Ruth works in the Field Staff Team as a Development Manager responsible for Somerset and Wiltshire and supports their members on a local basis. Working with volunteers across the area she raises awareness of issues affecting their members and works on projects to support them. This can include to MPs and local councils about what is important to the success of a small business, through to selling in stories to local press. As experts in business, the FSB offers their members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Their sole aim is to help smaller businesses to achieve their ambitions. Find out more: https://www.fsb.org.uk/ _____________________ In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: Meet the Business Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in.
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Word Gets Around Networking - Meet the Business - Stephen Henagulph - Somerset Chamber of Commerce19/5/2020 In this video, we chat with Stephen Henagulph, Chief Executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce. They are a membership-based business support organisation which promotes and lobbies for business development in Somerset.
Stephen is a professional Sales & Business Development Director with over 30 years’ experience gained from a career working within sales, B2B, manufacturing, retail, marketing, and advertising. We discuss what the Somerset Chamber of Commerce do for their members, how they do it, and the impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Businesses. Established in 1994, the Somerset Chamber works hard to support local businesses and specifically our 500 strong network of member businesses covering all industry sectors from sole-traders to multi-national corporations. Combined with local Town Chambers, the Somerset Chamber represents over 2000 businesses across Somerset. Somerset Chamber is one of only 53 Chambers accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce, which represents over 100,000 businesses in the UK and is the only truly independent UK business support organisation which has local representation, credibility in the eyes of the government and the media, and is consulted at all levels by Government. Chamber Objectives: Help people and businesses CONNECT INFLUENCE and represent Somerset business Provide opportunities for businesses to GROW Chamber Vision and Values Vision: A catalyst to support and grow a vibrant Somerset economy Chamber members have access to a range of services such as: Events – They organise over 70 events each year of varying scale and size. This supports and informs business and helps strengthen supply chains. They believe this is at the heart of the Chamber so they offer specific events for members. Representation – this is a service at the heart of Somerset Chamber and is largely to support members. They take on issues that affect the whole business community and lobby at all levels of policy decision making. International Trade – they encourage international trade working with the Department of International Trade. Their website has extensive resources for businesses, including an advice hub. Please visit their website for more details: www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/ _____________________ n these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: Meet the Business Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in.  Somerset West & Taunton is urging owners of public buildings and volunteer-run premises to service their water and air conditioning systems before re-opening to staff and the public.
Any water systems lying dormant during the COVID-19 emergency are likely to have increased levels of bacteria present, which means there’s a heightened risk of Legionnaires' disease. Shops and offices, hairdressers, beauty salons, hotels, pubs and restaurants, sports centres, gyms, residential buildings, campsites - anywhere that has a water supply and is currently shut down - are being reminded to check and maintain their systems. The Council’s environmental health team is contacting local businesses directly to advise that whilst it may not be high on their priority list during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important ensure all water systems are managed safely at this time. Water systems that are not being used and maintained effectively are very likely to have increased levels of bacteria present. Experts say that it is far better to maintain a water system than to try and treat a water system which has gone out of control. Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection caught by inhaling droplets of water from air conditioning units, shower heads or hot tubs. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease are similar to COVID-19 and include high temperature, feverishness and chills, cough, muscle pains, headache, and pneumonia. Its name originates from a deadly 1976 outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. More about the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can be found here: www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/symptoms.htm Guidance and procedures by the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease on how to best manage Legionella in building water systems during the COVID-19 outbreak can be found here: In this video, we chat with Rob Perks, chief executive at Inspire. They inspire, advise and support enterprise across Wiltshire and NE Somerset. Rob is an experienced business strategist, having studied this with operational efficiency at Warwick Business School, practical application has been through undertaking a number of strategic reviews and transformation projects for several Corporates as well as smaller businesses. Business development and promotion of the business are a particular area of expertise.
Rob is responsible for leading the Chamber of Commerce and SME support services across the South West. Providing strategic direction and developing the Inspire Brand and its customer proposition through a range of excellent products and services to help businesses survive and thrive. He works with UK Government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Growth Hubs, and Local Authorities to develop a strategy for high growth SME sector including an effective support and advice framework. He ensures Inspire is the 'go-to' place for Scale-Up support in the South West. He works with large corporate partners to support and grow the local economy. The role includes building partnerships with senior politicians locally and nationally, other Policymakers such as the Bank of England and Universities, UK and Local Government Officers, and Business Leaders. Find out more: www.inspirebiz.co.uk _____________________ In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. In this video, we chat with Karen Morledge, founder and director of Moreledge & Co, who work with ambitious businesses in the South West and beyond to raise awareness, enhance reputation, and ultimately to enhance the bottom line. They guarantee to drive your business forward by maximising opportunities right there, within your business, using their extensive and effective marketing and PR services.
Karen is a communications champion who is passionate about achieving results for businesses. Using her 15 years plus of business acumen, strategic marketing experience, and PR skills she is enthusiastic about working with ambitious people who expect outcomes, results and want to make a difference in business. With a passion for Somerset and the South West, and a vision of creating a vibrant economy for future generations, she loves all things marketing, public relations, and communications and welcome the opportunity to support determined leaders to achieve their business objectives; be it enhancing reputation and raising positive awareness, increased revenue, or long-term growth through effective and efficient marketing activities. Multi-award winning and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for ten years (adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct), Karen is an honest, strategic thinker and has a can-do attitude and a hands-on approach. She has an entrepreneurial streak, a creative and curious mind and thrives on supporting ambitious businesses to ensure everything I undertake is successful; it’s what makes her tick. Find out more: www.morledgeandco.com ____________________ In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. In this video, we chat with Hugh Graham from The Bid Coach. The Bid Coach is an established and successful boutique consultancy that works with a range of companies to help them win more business through more effective tendering. They have worked with or are currently supporting many of the UK‘s foremost companies so as to increase their win rate, within sectors such as Professional Services, Construction, Legal and Health Care.
Hugh has a very active blog that is full of insightful and useful tips and advice on his website. See: www.thebidcoach.co.uk/all-blog-articles.html Visit his website: www.thebidcoach.co.uk If you want to win more contracts through bids and tenders then The Bid Coach can help. They do this by working with you to develop your presentation skills or helping you structure your bid documentation more effectively. There's nothing off the shelf about what they do, everything is tailored to suit your needs and your objectives. At The Bid Coach they deliver their support based solely around the context of the opportunities you are working towards winning. At the same time, they deliver sustained benefits by developing transferable skills that you can apply to future opportunities. They always start by understanding the existing strengths of your team. They then work to develop these strengths while improving their team-working skills and self-awareness. Understanding how you are perceived is a vital first step toward modifying your behavior to engage your audience and make a positive impression. They don’t aim to sell you our way of doing things; they help you develop your way of doing things, in a way that delivers you the maximum chance of success with your bids and tenders – now and in the future. Over the years Hugh has worked for well-known brands such a Coca Cola, Kellogg’s, SC Johnson and Littlewoods – holding ever more senior account management and man-management positions but always in roles where he's had to interpret and refine business propositions to tailor them to a specific audience. _____________________ In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice.
In this video, we chat with Sarah Coward, the Managing Director/Owner at SLC Digital Marketing. Sarah is a Social Media and Digital Marketing professional who has over 20 years of marketing experience gained in both the public and private sectors. She has worked in senior marketing roles for various organisations in the South West including The Bristol Evening Post, Alexandra Plc, the University of the West of England and Bristol Zoo Gardens. She qualified from the University of the West of England with a BA Hons in English Literature and hold a Diploma in Direct Marketing. With experience both in-house and for agencies, she can appreciate and understand the needs of a business and always put excellent customer service at the heart of everything she does. Sarah loves the challenge of making projects come together from concept to fruition. She's an expert in digital marketing strategy, social media management, blog writing, and copywriting and considers herself a marketing 'all-rounder'. Find out more at: www.slcdigitalmarketing.co.uk --------- SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness Word Gets Around Networking - Meet the Business - Mark Terrell - The Reluctant Leader Academy4/5/2020 In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice.
In this video, we chat with Mark Terrell, owner of The Reluctant Leader Academy. When Mark left school to join the family retail business he was full of ideas about how he could help to grow the business and to bring in new technology to streamline the business. Have you found yourself in a leadership position and feeling a bit out of your depth and needing to know what you should be doing? The Reluctant Leader Project is designed to help those people who, through no fault of their own, have become leaders and are feeling out of their depth. There are three areas that Mark focuses on: the mindset, the process, and the skills you need to become a Leader Developer. On the reluctant leader academy website, you will find lots of free advice, don’t miss The Reluctant Leader Podcast, mini-courses to complete in your own time, and application to join The Reluctant Leader Success Blueprint which opens 3 times per year. Find out more about Mark's work: thereluctantleader.academy _____________________ SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: https://www.wordgetsaround.co.uk/meet-the-business.html Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice.
In this video, we chat with the Leader at Somerset West and Taunton Council. It has been a year to the day that Federica took the position and the task to work her team to shape a new-look council. It has been a year of change and many challenges along the way. The Coronavirus pandemic has rocked the world, and for the council, the focus has been on supporting local businesses and the community. We discussed some of these issues and how the future may look as adapt and evolve through this crisis. Visit their website: https://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/ _____________________ SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: https://www.wordgetsaround.co.uk/meet-the-business.html Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness In this video, we chat to Richard Hussey, a copywriter and content strategy consultant. He helps organisations achieve growth and success through clarity of vision and more effective communication. If you are an organisation that isn’t 100% sure how to achieve your objectives, Richard can advise you on how to get where you want to be, offering an experienced external viewpoint of the business to make achievable recommendations.
This might involve recognising opportunities, repositioning your brand or understanding the organisational impacts of growth. Richard can help with a range of issues, including clarifying your target market and your brand voice, or improving your marketing strategy, website content or business blog to increase targeted website traffic, build online influence and trust and win new business. Find out more about his services: https://rshcopywriting.co.uk/ _____________________ SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: https://www.wordgetsaround.co.uk/meet-the-business.html Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness A Unique Opportunity for Women - Accelerating Women’s Enterprise (AWE) Making a Difference19/2/2020  Do you have a dream? Let us help you action it.With International Women’s Day fast approaching, many businesses will be jumping on the band wagon to show their support to women all over the world. But what does ‘women’s empowerment’ really mean and how can we truly empower women to live their best lives? We believe that one of the most effective ways to support women, is to equip them to empower themselves economically.
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