CHAMBER NEWS
Major milestone for D2 programme
The D2 Business Starter Programme, a Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council-funded project which helps people to start businesses throughout Derby and Derbyshire with a programme of themed workshops and one-to-one support, has hit the milestone of 100 starts. The latest batch of
businesses to launch with the help of the programme, which is delivered by the Chamber, includes sectors such as natural hand-dyed fabrics and ribbons, photography, custom clothing prints, dog walking, chimney sweeping, mindfulness and even VW campervan hire – a real mix from a diverse collection of individuals. Importantly, in respect of
the contract, the programme was due to have reached 100 starts by the end of September, so the project is ahead of profile at this stage, just over a year before it is due to end.
‘It’s given me the knowledge, contacts and confidence to forge ahead’
One of the programme’s beneficiaries, Marsha Ramroop, founder of flourishing Unheard Voice Consultancy, said: “Deciding to start a business on my own was a really scary prospect. Discovering the D2 Business Starter workshops, which were free, and getting the go ahead from my day job to work flexibly so I could attend them, was fantastic. “The trainer is a superb
facilitator with excellent skills, using inclusive learning approaches. I met a bunch of fantastic people and it’s given me the knowledge, contacts and confidence to forge ahead to succeed.”
For more information, or if anyone you know might be interested in the programme, either personally or professionally, please contact
Rob.Bentley@
emc-dnl.co.uk Spaces are still available on the Derby, Derbyshire Dales and Amber Valley workshops, being held over the coming months.
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Chamber Foreign Exchange
One element of international trade that can have a direct impact on a business’s ability to successfully trade internationally is the exposure to fluctuation in Foreign Currency Exchange (FX) rates. Such changes can be the difference between profit
and loss. The Chamber can help you understand the importance of thorough FX knowledge and planning, along with access to BCC-endorsed, discounted FX services from trusted and world-renowned partners. Provided by moneycorp, an award-winning foreign
exchange specialist with over 35 years’ experience in currency exchange, the Chamber’s Foreign Exchange is a package of products helping companies save money and reduce the risks surrounding foreign exchange transactions. This service, and the expertise and knowledge accessed through it, means that businesses can:
• Make and receive overseas payments • Hedge currency risk – for example by fixing rates in advance to help deal with currency fluctuations
• Receive competitive exchange rates • Access free online currency accounts • Reduced transfer fees • Obtain practical guidance and a foreign exchange health check
For more information, call the International team on 0333 320 0333 (option four) or email
international@emc-dnl.co.uk
For more information on the Chamber's Foreign Exchange advice service and to access this service, please email
chamberfx@moneycorp.com or call 0808 1635 138.
Get up to speed at Brexit event
With the date for the UK to leave the EU fast approaching – and with much progress still to be made – there has never been a more important time for East Midlands businesses to be up to speed with Brexit and trade developments. Taking place on Monday 22
October at Nottingham Forest FC’s City Ground, the Chamber’s free- to-attend Brexit and Trade Conference 2018 is a standalone event, supported by Enterprise Europe Network, which will provide businesses with the most up-to- date position on the negotiations on Brexit. The potential upcoming changes
to trade and skills are the focus of the conference, exploring key themes surrounding the topic. Crucially, guidance will also be given on how to begin to make contingency plans. Through presentations and expert panels, businesses will
Laura Howard
understand best practice that other key businesses will be adopting, and get their questions answered. Guest speakers include Simon Hart, Brexit Lead Partner and Head
of Knowledge Management at Chamber strategic partner RSM. A full list of speakers and
presenters - along with their bios - can be found on page 67. Laura Howard, the Chamber’s
Head of International Trade, said: “Brexit has been a huge part of business life for the past couple of years but, with the deadline for exiting the EU fast approaching, it really is now front-and-centre in the minds of business leaders. “This conference is a perfect opportunity for members to come together to talk, discuss and learn what they need to be doing to ensure their businesses are in the best possible position to tackle potential issues and, importantly, take advantages of opportunities.”
Places are free but are limited. For more information and to book your place, visit
bit.ly/ChamberBrexitConference
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