Connect Yorkshire

Connect Yorkshire membership... Our members benefit from: Masterclasses 1 to 1 Mentoring Networking Sales Training Access to funding Business Directory Peer to Peer learning Marketing and social media Interested? Get in touch to learn more about what's on offer https://lnkd.in/evprSE45 #yorkshire  #business  #entrepreneurs  #growth  #networking

Introducing our latest Entrepreneur in Residence Kate Hainsworth Native of Yorkshire, consultant and Interim CEO of Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF)’s, Kate is former CEO of Leeds Community Foundation and GiveBradford where she developed the charity over the course of 8 years to become a relational funder with a strong reputation amongst communities for delivery and for pioneering work around impact, inclusion and resilience. During that time, she raised substantial funds for communities from local philanthropists and national foundations, leading work to promote inclusion and a just transition around environmental targets. Her previous experience in industry and commerce meant she could communicate well with business colleagues and understood the needs of commissioners. Join us in welcoming Kate to the Connect Yorkshire community and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. https://lnkd.in/e4-JDq9G

Our Speed networking events are always a sell out, our next one in November has a few places left, come along, meet some Yorkshire based business owners who are all part of our Connect Yorkshire Network. Speed Networking Venue: Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6LP Date: Wednesday 6th November Time: 09:00 for 09:30 till 11:30 Your guaranteed to speak with every attendee, so make sure you bring plenty of business cards! Bowcliffe Hall Estate https://lnkd.in/eAhZpc9R

Always great to see our members working with and helping each other out! Check out Volta Compliance latest Volta Cast episode, which has Sally Roberts as their guest speaker

We are pleased to invite you to join our Partner webinar with LGT Wealth Management, 'Navigating the Autumn Budget', on Monday 4th November at 12pm. Simon Allister, Joint Head of Wealth Planning, and Ola Adeosun, Head of Regional Wealth Planning and Family Governance, will discuss the key takeaways and considerations from the Autumn Budget. During the webinar, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A. For anyone wishing to submit any questions prior to the webinar, please email us below: thoughts-uk@lgt.com Sophie Conboy Martin Slathia Jessica Patton Steve Scott Charles Thompson https://lnkd.in/eSKdQ6HE

Building a Billion pound business - Connect Yorkshire October Masterclass 23rd of October 1.30pm - 3.30pm at First Direct Arena, Leeds. Our October masterclass has proven very popular with Connect Yorkshire Entrepreneur in residence Ajaz Ahmed BEM. Ajaz is best known for founding Freeserve, the UK's first big Internet Company. Launched in 1998, Freeserve entered the FTSE 100 in 2000 and was then aquired. Ajaz will discuss the lessons learned from building a billion-pound business and also the lessons learned since selling Freeserve. After the masterclass First Direct Arena will be doing a behind the scenes tour of the Arena. Link in comments to book Lisa Turton Sophie Conboy Martin Slathia Jessica Patton

Benefits of Philanthropy Event. The Power of Giving: Strategic Philanthropy for Community Impact Join us for an insightful and inspiring event dedicated to exploring the strategic importance of charitable and place-based giving. This event will delve into the positive impact philanthropy can have on communities and provide valuable insights into the financial benefits of charitable donations. Julie Hutchison, Technical Director of LGT Wealth Management, will chair a panel of Steph Taylor - CEO of Leeds Community Foundation, Rachel Hannan -  co-founder of GatenbySanderson and former Chair of Leeds Community Foundation and Michael Hughes – former CEO of Hesco. Whether you’re a business leader looking to enhance your corporate giving strategy, an individual interested in the financial benefits of charitable donations, or someone inspired by stories of impactful giving, this event is for you. Please visit out events page on our website to book.

Master the Secrets of Impactful Presentations Event. Get a presentation or a demo wrong, and you could lose the deal, your audience and worse, your reputation! Presentations do not fail because they are not slick enough; they fail because the message is unclear! You need to know about people to create a presentation that will inform, inspire and motivate. Presenting in business is a crucial skill, but the real challenge is keeping your audience engaged, interested, and, most importantly, remembering your message. Join us and Sally Roberts of Fun Training For Results at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire in Harrogate to learn how to harness the power of storytelling in business, a skill that can transform your presentations. You’ll be equipped with the top ten tips for presenting so that you are remembered for all the right reasons, and you'll understand the importance of understanding your audience, making your presentations more effective and impactful. This is your chance to take your presentation skills to the next level. https://lnkd.in/eyrvRrWR

Connect Yorkshire membership... Our members benefit from: Masterclasses 1 to 1 Mentoring Networking Sales Training Access to funding Business Directory Peer to Peer learning Marketing and social media Interested? Get in touch to learn more about what's on offer https://lnkd.in/evprSE45 #yorkshire  #business  #entrepreneurs  #growth  #networking

Building & Retaining High Performing Teams Masterclass. We are teaming up with our Recruitment Partner, CRSI and Sheffield Hallam University to bring you an event centred around building and retaining high performing teams. This event is proudly sponsored by Help to Grow: Management. One of the biggest challenges for growing businesses is the development and retention of high-performing teams. This involves ensuring organisational design is right as the business evolves, recruiting the right people, retaining valuable employees, and managing underperformers. Given the current economic climate and shifting employee expectations, this challenge is greater than ever. CRSI has worked with hundreds of early-stage, high-growth, and SME businesses across various sectors and economic cycles to design, build, and manage high-performing teams. Drawing on this extensive experience and world-class solutions, we have developed an interactive masterclass for business owners, leaders, and senior managers. In this masterclass, we will cover key areas including organisational design, recruitment, and employee engagement and retention. This masterclass is an interactive session aimed at sharing real experiences. We encourage delegates to share their knowledge, aiming to bring together businesses from across Yorkshire, from diverse industries and backgrounds, for a comprehensive learning experience. Help to Grow: Management is a development course designed to boost the performance and growth potential of your SME. Delivered by business and enterprise experts, the course takes place over 12 modules, taught via a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, alongside peer support and 1-to-1 mentoring. Help to Grow: Management can help support you in building and retaining high-performance teams. For more information visit: www.shu.ac.uk/help-to-grow Gordon Bateman - Founder and CEO of CRSI Gordon Bateman is the founder and CEO of CRSI, bringing over 30 years of experience working with SMEs in all areas of talent development. Throughout his career, Gordon has not only guided countless businesses in building and managing high-performing teams but has also successfully built and grown his own teams both in the UK and internationally. His extensive expertise and hands-on approach have made him a trusted advisor in the field of organisational development and employee engagement. A link to book tickets is in the comments. Gordon Bateman Jessica Patton Sophie Conboy Martin Slathia