Herefordshire Means Business News July 2024
Herefordshire Means Business Ltd
Connecting and Supporting Local Businesses
Hello you....
We do hope you had a productive June and enjoyed the few days of sunshine, do you think that was our summer? Welcome to the July edition of our Herefordshire Business Newsletter! Explore valuable insights, networking opportunities, and exclusive membership benefits tailored for you. Let's empower your business journey together, joining the HMBiz community via our membership is a great start....learn more below. We hope to see you at an event soon, the upcoming Events this month are:
Have you taken a look at the members directory? Slowly but surely our members are updating their profiles, this is a gentle reminder that if you haven't updated yours, your business is missing out! If you need a hand, drop us a message and one of the team will happily help :) Wishing you a successful month and we look forward to seeing you soon.
With much love
The HMBiz Team - Read on for more........
What happened in June?
Our Ross Signature breakfast kicked off the month with guest speaker Philip R. , who talked all about Cyber Security and keeping your data safe and handing out our new pro-networker badges.
We welcomed new members to the membership - whoo hooo.
The Green Event was packed with over 100 delegates networking, listening to excellent speakers, a fabulous breakfast and even a bike mot clinic, all in the name of Greener Footprints week.
Then at our women's event we welcomed guest speaker Elise Hughes who talked all about colour confidence and the right colours and clothes for confident businesses.
Our drop in breakfast saw new people networking, and plenty of free toast and chats happening.
Then we went on a road trip for the meet the members event with Wiggly Wigglers and the Bad Harvest Barn . The members got to learn all about bokashi, worms, food waste recycling and the lovely meeting space available to hire for all businesses, a big thank you to Heather Gorringe and team.
Then we visited Bloom Space with the lovely Kim Thomas and got to look around the co-working space available to all in Hereford - well worth a visit.
Finally we ended the month with our Signature breakfast in the Green Dragon, a valuable group who shared the HMBiz love and we listened to Sara Edwards and her challenge to climb Kilimanjaro in aid of St Michaels Hospice next October.
And a Canva training course for beginners!
Phewwww, what a busy month....bring on July.
Herefordshire Business Awards Now OPEN!!
The Herefordshire Business Awards were established in 2017 to be the largest and most prestigious event in the County, showcasing local business, creating a strong community and putting Herefordshire on the map!
Why Enter?
Publicity and recognition of achievement throughout Herefordshire across all media platforms
Press and Media attention after Awards
Recognition of being judged the best in your business sector throughout the county
Each winner receives a certificate and trophy
Runners up receive a certificate
Short listed companies are entitled to 1 free ticket at the Awards Dinner amongst 300 attendees.
Runners up and finalists are photographed
Photography and video filming throughout the Awards Dinner.
Winners have the opportunity to make a speech at the Awards Dinner to key business people across Herefordshire.
Winning companies will be featured on the Herefordshire Business Awards website for 12 months after the Awards Dinner.
PR opportunities for the winners, using Herefordshire Business Awards Winner logo on all literature.
Exclusive after Awards Event for all Winners and Finalists.
To Enter or Nominate visit: www.herefordshirebusinessawards.co.uk
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This month's speaker is Jodie Natasha from Impact & Thrive Her talk is entitled "4 Pillars of health & vitality" Jodie will give you practical and pragmatic advice to enhance your body, health and mind so you can honour your business, your loved ones and most importantly yourself! Mark your calendars!
What to expect:
Join our Pro-Networker membership, a higher level membership which comes with some exclusive benefits:
This month's featured Pro-Networker member
Meet Claire Wozencroft from Out of the Cage
Out of the Cage provides outsourced or/and interim sales and marketing services specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Claire understands that sales can often be a significant overhead cost for businesses, which is why she offers flexible solutions to help alleviate this burden. Whether you require contracted, part-time, or ad hoc services, Out of the Cage is here to assist you in raising your business profile and driving sales growth.
Telephone: 07904 556047
Herefordshire means Business Conference returns for 2024!
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EARLY BIRD VIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! (Limited Numbers) Become a conference VIP - Express Check in Early Entry Breakfast & waiting area VIP Badge & Wristband Reserved Table/Seating VIP Area Coffee Voucher Exclusive speaker meet & greet VIP Goody Bag and more....... The VIP tickets are limited to 30, once they are gone, they are gone, members offer £99, non member £109 After debut success in 2023, the Herefordshire Means Business Conference returns this October and once again promises to be a packed programme of high-profile speakers, covering topics to help you and your business grow.
You’ll get up-to-date advice on the best practices and new approaches to scaling the peaks of YOUR business journey.
Keynote speeches will discuss all the tools you need for this year’s theme “Scaling the peaks of business”.
Most importantly, you’ll meet, share experiences with, and learn from other businesses from across our county and further afield making lots of new business contacts whilst also catching up with familiar faces by taking part in the Networking Session.
With so much on offer we are also including buffet lunch, networking and free refreshments throughout the day. There is also exclusive member discounts to keep the day affordable.
This event is also CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by CPDQC and all attendees will receive CPD points.
The day starts at 10am and ends at 4.30pm at the Shell Store, Skylon Park, Hereford. There is FREE parking at the venue.
This is the event of 2024 you won’t want to miss!
Networking and Business Events
FREE NETWORKING -Join us for the next Business Networking Breakfast in Association with The Munitions - The Coffee Cart Company. Next Event: Wednesday 17th July 8am - 10am Drop into The Munitions Cafe at The Shell Store on the 2nd Wednesday of every month between 8am and 10am and grab a slice of toast, members get their drink free, or you can purchase a freshly ground coffee or tea and get a free refill and...
It’s a friendly, informal gathering, with no booking necessary.
These meetings tend to be busy, lively and productive – and there is certainly no pressure and no 60 second pitch! MEMBERS: FREE NON MEMBERS: FREE
SIGNATURE BREAKFAST HEREFORD - The Herefordshire Means Business Signature Breakfast occurs on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come and network in a proactive business community.
Meetings are carefully structured to encourage and create business opportunities and synergies for our members with a 60-second introduction and an excellent full English breakfast.
This month's Signature breakfast will be held at the Green Dragon Hotel on Wednesday 24th June. This months Speaker: Julian Vaughan This event takes place at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford from 07:30 to 09:30 and costs £19.50 + VAT, Members £14.50 + VAT.
Next Event: Wednesday 24th July, 7.30am - 9.30am MEMBERS £14.50 + VAT NON-MEMBERS £19.50 + VAT
Signature Breakfast Speaker Julian Vaughan MIH from The Green Dragon Hotel - Julian will share his experiences including the highs and lows of running a hotel through challenging times.
Gravitas Medical Solutions - Mental Health Courses 15% discount OFFER to members
All courses are externally accredited by a nationally recognised awarding body.
Herefordshire Means Business members will attract a healthy 15% discount on the 2-day Mental Health First Aid course. It is suggested at least one member of staff, per organisation or location, should be a Mental Health First Aider. Prices and dates, for open courses, are on the attached flyer. The Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace course is ideally suited to those companies/ organisations who require a workshop/ briefing session (to a number of staff) on mental health. Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace should be viewed for staff to act as mental health champions and provide support to their organisations Mental Health First Aiders. Prices and dates, for these two courses, are TBC on application.
THERE ARE LIMITED PLACES FOR THIS WORKSHOP SO BOOK NOW! Contact Gravitas Medical Solutions Limited - info@gravitasmed.co.uk
Maylord Orchards monthly small business market
Sunday 14th July 10.30am - 3.00pmMaylord Orchards, Hereford City Centre
Maylord Orchards small business market on Sunday 14th July 10.30am to 3pm.
Enjoy browsing the wide range of products and services from small businesses including arts, crafts, food, drink, plus entertainment, workshops and more!
Maylord Orchards is situated right in the heart of Hereford City Centre, so a perfect location to reach on foot, bus, bike or car, plus there are many car parks to choose from.
As well as the vibrant market, there are around 25 retailers in the Maylord Orchards complex, plus Hereford High Town shops and the nearby Old Market shopping centre!
Full details and line-up visit the Maylord Orchards Facebook page
Herefordshire Growth Hub Business Roadshows
The Economic Development team from Herefordshire Council, who deliver Herefordshire Growth Hub support in the county, are holding a series of Business Roadshows during July.
The Roadshows will provide opportunities for businesses to:
Please register for one of these dates to get involved:
Further information about events and workshops delivered by the Herefordshire Growth Hub available HERE
HMBiz Dates for your Diary
Wed 10th July: Women's Networking-Herefordshire means Business 4 Women
Wed 11th July: Small Business Accounts & Bookkeeping Advice Surgery
Wed 17th July: Free Drop in Breakfast at the Shell Store
Wed 24th July: Signature Breakfast Hereford - Green Dragon Hotel
Wed 14th August: Women's Networking-Herefordshire means Business 4 Women
Wed 21st August: Free Drop in Breakfast at the Shell Store
Wed 28th August: Signature Breakfast Hereford - Green Dragon Hotel
Wednesday 9th October: Herefordshire means Business Conference
Saturday 12th October: Herefordshire Business Awards