THE FIRST WORD
Welcome to November’s edition of Business Network. The theme of November’s magazine is Finance; an area pertinent to fledgling
start-ups, long-established multi-nationals and every growth stage in between. With this in mind, highlights from this month’s edition include an exclusive
interview with RSM’s Kevin Harris, who talks about his career to date and offers a fascinating insight into the world of enterprise and how businesses can look to grow sustainably. It’s also a chance for Chamber members to get to know Kevin, who this month
takes the Presidential reins at the Chamber; complimenting his existing role as Chair of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP). Page 50 contains a focus feature written by Julian Smith, Managing Director of
The Alternative Board, Derby, in which he outlines some of the key strategic considerations for SMEs looking to access finance in order to grow – a must-read for any company looking to secure finance in the future and gain maximum value. This edition also contains a glut of wins and successes from our members across
the region, including a significant milestone for a Chamber strategic partner. The December edition of Business Network is, as ever, a double edition spanning
December and January. The theme will be Retail – particularly relevant as we approach the busy festive period; a crucial time for businesses, especially in that sector. The Chamber’s Business Network magazine is a great vehicle for members to
showcase their hard-fought wins, successes and significant news across all areas of business. If you have a piece – or an idea – that you would like considering for a future edition, email
magazine@emc-dnl.co.uk or call me on 0333 320 0333 ext 2089.
Best wishes, Nathan Fearn Editor, Business Network
CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2018
NEWS UPDATE 4 MEMBER NEWS HSG presented with Queen’s Award
20 APPOINTMENTS Innes England helps kick-start careers
22 DEALS, MERGERS AND PARTNERSHIPS Caterpillar Academy is relaunched
23 STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND PATRONS TAB Derby hosts special event
25 CHAMBER NEWS Anicca Digital welcomed as a patron
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 36 Spotlight on: Lithuania
POLITICS
38 Taking the demands of local businesses to Westminster
INTERVIEW
40 Kevin Harris, Office Managing Partner at RSM and President-elect of the Chamber
FEATURES
45 Communications and marketing The rules for creating your business identity
47 A logical approach to building your brand
50 FOCUS FEATURE What is the real cost of securing funding?
54 Business Banking and Finance Protecting your business against bad debt
56 Alternative methods of banking
TRAINING & EVENTS 58 Government boost for skills funding
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60 SKILLS School gets a lesson in broadband
62 PROPERTY Record year for mortgage adviser
64 LEGAL Tackling workplace sexual harassment
66 DIGITAL GROWTH What website is best for your business?
68 FINANCE Making Tax Digital – what you need to know
71 TECHNOLOGY How to use data effectively
72 MOTORING Nick Jones tests the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
73 SPORT Project Rugby helps hospital patients
COMMENT
74 THE LAST WORD Chamber President Rob Mayo comments on the latest issues
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