Welcome
Cllr Tom Fitzpatrick
Master of Ceremonies
Nigel Pickover
Jason Middleton
New Anglia LEP
Jason Middleton
Business Growth Manager
Business Growth Programme
New Anglia LEP
One of thirty nine LEP‟s across England
Formed as a „not for profit‟ company in 2011
Covers the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk
Objective – To grow and develop the economy through
businesses growth and job creation
Develop and deliver activity with partners
Business Support Landscape
General Election 2010 Called (Crystal Ball Analysis)
What will business support look like in April 2012?
Probable significant changes to business support
Traditionally complex landscape; need to simplify
Business Support identified as a key LEP activity
A list of priority activities (10) drawn up to take forward
Business Support Landscape
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Local access points for local and national services
Face to face support to supplement national provision
A community network including enterprise support
Business start-up advice and workshops
Enhance access to finance, including a new funding
Make specific provision for high growth businesses
Support and facilitate business mentoring activity
Local support for social enterprise development
Develop best practice from existing provision
Identify and develop incubation space
Business Support Landscape
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Local access points for local and national services
Face to face support to supplement national provision
A community network including enterprise support
Business start-up advice and workshops
Enhance access to finance, including a new funding
Make specific provision for high growth businesses
Support and facilitate business mentoring activity
Local support for social enterprise development
Develop best practice from existing provision
Identify and develop incubation space
Business Growth Programme
£18.3m RGF Funding through Lancaster University
15 Cities included, including Ipswich and Norwich
Based around the Wave 2 City Deals process
Funding from March 2014 to May 2015
£3.9m awarded for the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk
Delivery under four areas of activity
Growth Hub
„No Wrong Door‟ approach to access support
Ten Growth Advisors (including digital/innovation)
Web resources and telephone support 0300 333 6536
Delivered in partnership with Suffolk Chamber
Support tracked (CRM) to ensure consistency of advice
Engage with 2,900 businesses (740 intensive supports)
Small Grant Scheme
£1.65m of grants to create jobs in SMEs
Grants between £5,000 and £25,000 at 20% of costs
Create one full time job for every £10,000 of grant
Open to almost all SMEs (some exceptions)
Simple and quick application process with support
Aim to create 165 new full time jobs
Business Start-ups
£975,000 of funding to increase start-up levels
In-depth support provided by MENTA and NWES
One to one support, advice and training
Link to Ongoing support following start-up phase
Aim to support 280 business start-ups
Innovation Voucher Scheme
£250,000 of support to increase levels of innovation
Specialist support from UCS, UEA and NUA
Value of support between £2,000 and £20,000
Need to match support 1:1 from the business
Access to Mentors, internships, consultancy, facilities
Future Activity
Ambition to use the Growth Programme as the umbrella
under which all business support could be delivered
Aim to use EU Structural Funds to support the
continuation of the Growth Programme until 2020
As a partnership we wish to maximise value for money
and share resources where possible….
Jason Middleton
Business Growth Manager
jason.middleton@newanglia.co.uk
01603 510078
John Stenhouse
New Anglia Growth Hub
4 February 2015
• The New Anglia Growth Hub was launched in June 2014.
• It is delivered and managed by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce for
the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
• We exist to help drive growth and enterprise across Norfolk and Suffolk.
• Funded by the Regional Growth Fund secured as part of the Norwich
and Ipswich “City Deals”.
• We aim to support up to 3000 businesses by May 2015. We are on
target.
“New Anglia Growth Hub is a Local programme, developed and designed
by Local organisations, operating locally to meet Local business needs.”
• Team of ten local Business Growth Advisers, supported by two admin
staff and the Growth Hub Manager.
• Strategically located closer to businesses. We come to you.
• Covering the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk.
• Working in partnership with National, Regional and Local organisations
and authorities.
The help and support is FREE to pre-starts, start-ups and existing
enterprises. We offer:
• Face-to-Face meetings to identify your business needs.
• Gain access to a range of grant funding, finance and support to help you
grow.
• One main point of contact.
• A telephone helpline for real advice.
• An online business information portal for current information.
We are the sum of all our partners
• Almost 1800 engagements with businesses/individuals
• Over 1100 referrals to partners and business support organisations
• Alison Bilyard had previously made jams,
chutneys, pickles and cakes for friends
and family
• Decided she wanted to turn it into a
business
• New Anglia Growth Hub referred her to
NWES to help her get set up
• She launched the company in July 2014
• Now seeking to grow the business steadily
and aims to open a shop
• The hub can offer her additional support
throughout the lifecycle of her business
Alison Bilyard with friends at a local
beer festival
• Suffolk based plant wholesaler,
established in 1969. Grow 2 million plants
annually. Exhibiting at 2015 Chelsea
Flower Show
• Secured £3,000 from Grants4Growth for
heating and lighting improvements. Now
making further application to Small Grant
Scheme for equipment to uplift stocktaking process
• A University of East Anglia graduate has
been appointed for sales and marketing
support. Funded through New Anglia‟s
Innovation Voucher Scheme - 50% match
funded internship
David and Christine Howard
• APR Telecoms based in Wymondham,
Norfolk
• Been in business for 20 years
• Were looking to upscale the business,
expand premises and take on sales staff
• Contacted New Anglia Growth Hub to find
out about grant funding
• Secured £100,000 from the Growing
Business Fund
• 11 jobs created = 50% increase in staff
Andy Rackham Managing Director of
APR Telecoms with Ross Bailey,
Managing Director of RDB Construction
“We have made
great progress and
are very grateful
for the information.
It has been
invaluable.”
HLC Wood Products,
Harleston, Norfolk
I‟m confident that all
the skills you and the
NWES courses are
providing me with
are going to aid me in
running a successful
business.”
Katherine, starting a business
in Norfolk
“I'm hugely
grateful for your
help, it's really
set us off in new
and interesting
directions.”
Orbital Media,
Stowmarket, Suffolk
“The
knowledge and
diversity of
help offered
was simply
inspiring.”
Reeve Build Ltd, Eye,
Suffolk
Gary Parker
Growth Accelerator
GrowthAccelerator introduction
Gary Parker
Business Growth Manager
Norfolk
The Business Growth Service
The Business Growth Service brings GrowthAccelerator, the
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) and schemes from
the Intellectual Property Office (IP Audits) and the Design
Council (Designing Mentoring) into a single service.
Export support is provided by UKTI and UKEF. The service is
closely linked to InnovateUK and the British Business Bank.
How does it work?
 The service makes it easier for businesses with the
potential to improve and grow
 We can help you to achieve your potential by identifying
barriers to growth and providing tailored support that fits
your needs
 You will work with a dedicated Business Growth Manager
who really understands business challenges
 We will discuss your needs and barriers to growth, identify
the areas of support that are right for your business and
introduce you to the experts that can help
Support includes:
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Business Development Coaching
Building leadership and management skills
Developing new ideas and products
Growth through innovation
Accessing finance
Accessing and building supply chains
Exporting for the first time or breaking into new markets
Planning manufacturing strategy
Improving manufacturing processes
Design mentoring
Protecting intellectual property
How does GrowthAccelerator work?
• Your own personal business mentor selected from a team of highly experienced
knowledgeable, independent professional coaches to match your specific
business needs.
• Each with a proven track records in helping and guiding SMEs accelerate and
sustain growth
• Specialists in their field – finance, sales, marketing, strategy, leadership,
operations, customer satisfaction, innovation, technology etc.
• Years of sector expertise & well connected.
• Contracted and paid by GrowthAccelerator, based on delivery and results
• Coaching typically over a period of three to six months- delivering Your
Content at Your Pace
What does the offer include?
• An independent assessment and detailed report for your
business outlining the growth opportunities' and challenges.
• Personal Coaching support – working with you on a 1:2:1 basis
overcoming barriers & maximising opportunity for your business
• Free business Workshops & Masterclasses
• Access to additional Management Training grant funding.
• On-going support through a powerful GA community
Hundreds of growth coaches to chose
from
The program is only delivered by registered and
approved Growth Coaches who go through a
rigorous selection process including face to face
interviews as well as providing suitable
references from businesses they have coached
to the standards we require. So despite the fact
the Government provides the service at a
fraction of its true cost there are no corners cut
in the quality of the delivery.
The facts back up the claims
GrowthAccelerator is
now supporting over
22,000 businesses
and over 97% said
they would
recommend the
service to other
business owners.
Eligibility and cost
• SMEs only - fewer than 250 employees, less than £40m
turnover
• Registered in the UK and England
• Any sector
• Growth Accelerators pays the coach, based on delivery and
client satisfaction
Questions?
Thank You
Gary Parker
07810 654612
gary.parker@peraconsulting.com
www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/ga
Stuart Quick
Business Development Officer, NNDC
Business Enterprise & STart Up
Grant Support Scheme
Stuart Quick
Business Development Officer
NNDC
BEST Benefits
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Financial support with marketing
Professional advice
Infrastructure/equipment
Skills development or training
North Norfolk District Council
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Help your business move into the District
Signpost you to appropriate and relevant support
Help you explore other grant and finance schemes
Help you to find, develop and train employees
Provide information, advice and guidance on work
experience, traineeships and apprenticeship
programmes
• Guidance on business rates, planning, hygiene and
environmental, civil contingencies and waste
management
• Provide useful points of contact within the Council
Two Grants
• The Enterprise Grant - open to sole traders
and micro businesses (employing less than 10
people) located within the North Norfolk.
• The Start-up Grant - open to anyone wishing
to start a viable new business within the
North Norfolk district.
Grants will be awarded on the basis that:
• Minimum 25% contribution by the applicant
business.
• Maximum of 75% of the total amount
needed.
• The minimum grant is £500
• The maximum grant is £2,500
Marketing
• Design and set-up for a new website
• Design and printing of new promotional
literature
• Participation in exhibitions, inc marketing
materials & related paraphernalia
• Marketing consultancy advice
Professional Advice
• Business development consultancy advice
• Planning consultancy advice
• Legal fees, eg for setting up the business, establishing
copyright
• Land agent fees for land investigations and
negotiations
• Accountant fees for setting up new internal procedures
• Any other relevant and more in-depth professional
advice services
Infrastructure/Equipment
• Construction of new facilities
• Enhancement of existing facilities eg specialist
equipment for a specific purpose
• Signage (eg shop front signage, brown signs)
Skills Development
• Business specific skills eg marketing, cash flow
forecasting, personnel management
• Continuing professional development courses and
seminars
• Qualification or refresher courses and seminars
• Training associated with new regulations (eg AXE gas
fitter courses)
• ICT training
• Recruitment and training of new staff or apprentices
Further Information
www.north-norfolk.gov.uk
Stuart Quick – see business card
Carmel Casey-Morley – Grant Administrator
Kate Wilde - Enterprise North Norfolk
Karen Sly
Head of Finance, NNDC
Q&A
John Morgan
Learning & Skills Project Manager, NNDC
Business Survey into skills needs and
employment opportunities
January 2015
“School leavers don't seem to be
equipped with the skills required.
They don't think for themselves”
“I think the skills in North Norfolk
are widely underestimated and
there are a wide range of skills to
tap into in this area”
Specialised sailmakers, senior engineers,
industrial consultants, design engineers, drivers,
qualified dental nurses, service engineers,
sewing machinists, engineers, technical roles,
managers
Kevin Grieve
Principle, Paston College
STEM CENTRE
4TH FEBRUARY 2015
What is a STEM Centre ?
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It is a specially designed state of the art teaching and
activity space incorporating exhibition areas
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It is focused exclusively on delivering educational and
instructional activities in areas of
Science,Technology,Engineering and Maths
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The centre promotes STEM subjects and key local
industries in a dynamic way and creates a culture of
innovation, enquiry and adventure
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It will involve the latest interactive technology and
interactive exhibits to inspire young people in terms of
science and technology
INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE
Engage young people
Target audience
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Key stage 2 – Primary schools
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Key stage 3 - High school pupils
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Parents and family groups – after school, weekends,
birthday parties
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Visitors
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Community groups
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Use College Science students as volunteers to support
staff running the centre
Successful Centres
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South West College – STEM Centre Dungannon
Northern Ireland
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www.stemcentreni.com
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Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Hampshire
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www.winchestersciencecentre.org
The Challenge
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At a time of budget cuts and financial difficulty could
we create a centre to inspire our young people and
get them engaged with
Science,technology,Engineering and Maths ?
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Why cant we build a centre in North Norfolk ?
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Our young people deserve the best
Thank you & Close
Cllr Tom Fitzpatrick
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