Island Business November / December 2024
Events
Current Month
january
Networking Breakfast at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
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Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
- Fairway, Lake, Sandown, PO36 9PR
10jan7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Event Details
Friday 10 January 2025 Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Non-Members - £36 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Clubhouse at
Event Details
Friday 10 January 2025
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Clubhouse at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Fairway, Lake, Sandown, PO36 9PR
Legal Lunch with Eldridges Solicitors
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Isle of Wight College
- Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
21jan12:00 pm2:00 pmLegal Lunch with Eldridges Solicitors
Event Details
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Isle of Wight College, Newport 12.00pm - 2.00pm IW Chamber Members - £20 per person Join guest speakers James Thorn and Kyle Cooper as they provide a comprehensive talk about
Event Details
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Isle of Wight College, Newport
12.00pm – 2.00pm
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Join guest speakers James Thorn and Kyle Cooper as they provide a comprehensive talk about dealing with disputes as and when they arise, and how the outcomes can affect you and your business. James Thorn will also provide a legal update on the new laws being considered by the Government, and the effect which they could have on you and your business.
Lunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight College
Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
Red Funnel Business Start Up Course
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Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
- Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
23jan9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.
The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.
When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
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YMCA
- Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
28jan9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Tuesday 28 January 2024 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £78 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Event Details
Tuesday 28 January 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person
This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.
£78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
To book your place please email emma.spinelli@iwchamber.co.uk
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
Networking Brunch at The Garlic Farm
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The Garlic Farm
- The Garlic Farm, Mersley Ln, Newchurch, Sandown PO36 0NR
29jan9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at The Garlic Farm
Event Details
Wednesday 29 January 2025 The Garlic Farm 9.00am - 11.00am IW Chamber Members - £20 per person Non-Members - £40 per person An ideal opportunity for informal networking in the great setting of The Garlic
Event Details
Wednesday 29 January 2025
The Garlic Farm
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person
An ideal opportunity for informal networking in the great setting of The Garlic Farm. It’s a smaller alternative to our breakfast event – join us for brunch, with a capacity for 30 people. If you’re new to networking or prefer smaller events, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
The Garlic Farm
The Garlic Farm, Mersley Ln, Newchurch, Sandown PO36 0NR
31janalldayCourse: Board Director Development Training
Event Details
Friday 31 January 2025 All day IW Chamber members - £250+vat per person Limited Availability What is the course and who is it for? Whether you are an experienced, long-serving director, newly appointed or
Event Details
Friday 31 January 2025
All day
IW Chamber members – £250+vat per person
Limited Availability
What is the course and who is it for?
Whether you are an experienced, long-serving director, newly appointed or an aspiring director, this course will give you a fresh and unique insight into an ever-growing role and responsibilities accompanying the position.
Benefits
This course is for you if you want to:
- Learn more about the role of the duties and legal obligations of the director and the board
- Gain insight into corporate governance
- Understand the Company Act 2016 and its implications for businesses
- Understand the difference between thinking strategically and operationally
- Increase confidence to challenge and influence board level decisions and company direction
- Learn strategies for shaping and influencing change and transformation
On completion of this programme, you will gain:
- An understanding of the duties, roles and legal obligations of the director and the board
- An in-depth understanding of the Company Act 2006 and its implications for businesses, along with the legal and regulatory environment businesses must operate in
- Deep insight into corporate governance and how it influences the responsibilities, accountabilities and activities of the board
- A recognition of the approach to take as a director, both in and out of the boardroom and how to improve personal effectiveness
- The ability to identify and understand the crucial differences between direction, management and ownership
- An understanding of how to identify good governance and interpret, assess, and manage corporate risk
- The ability to develop strategies and approaches for the effective management of stakeholders at board level
- Recognition of the importance and influence that corporate values have in the development of a successful, responsible and ethical business
- Increased confidence to challenge and influence board-level decisions and company direction
Course provider: In Professional Development (INPD)
To book your place or for more information please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk
Time
All Day (Friday)
