ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: SKILLS & APPRENTICESHIPS


ISSUESPOTLIGHT BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS


Whether you wish to take on new staff or upskill existing workers, our SKILLS & APPRENTICESHIPS feature will provide you with the advice you need to boost your workforce.


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CAREERS FAIR Businesses are being given the chance to influence student career choices and increase their brand awareness at a series of high profile careers fairs. The Northamptonshire Chamber


of Commerce held the first of its Your Future Careers Fairs for 11-to 18-year-olds in January. Additional careers fairs will be held during March and April. Northamptonshire Chamber


head of operations Tracey Branson said: “These events are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to encourage young people to want to work for their firms.” Businesses that want further


information about exhibiting should contact policy@northants- chamber.co.uk


Northampton-based consultancy Building Business has been working with companies in the county to improve their skillsets and boost their business. Through the provision of


bespoke training courses and workshops on topics including Leadership Skills, Coaching and Mentoring, Train the Trainer and a Three-Stage Enterprise Programme. Building Business has helped staff of all levels to boost confidence and manage behaviours, identify and work on leadership styles, improve communication skills and develop future-proof strategies to grow a sustainable business. Ruth Roan (pictured), owner of Building Business,


said: “I have been working with start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses for more than 10 years now, helping them to better market themselves, improve sales and then grow as a result.


“Part of making these changes relies on making sure


that every single member of the team is equipped with the necessary skills and feels confident in what they are doing. This goes for junior trainees right through to senior management, with many of the same fundamental skills being applicable to different roles.” Ruth has identified the top five transferable business


skills key to success in any organisation: 1 Confidence 2 Motivation and learning how to get the best out of people


3 Communication skills and how to handle conflict 4 Goal setting 5 Being adaptable to change


To learn about the courses provided by Building Business or to discuss your requirements for a bespoke quote, contact Ruth Roan on 01604 419646 or 07899 847431, email ruth@buildingbusiness.org.uk or visit www.buildingbusiness.org.uk


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