BUSINESS REPORT EXPERTS RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE


A team of experts who offer peace of mind to farmers and agricultural businesses are celebrating after being recognised at a county awards ceremony. NFU Mutual Market Harborough


prides itself on providing a face to face and friendly service to the businesses it insures. The team was thrilled to be


named Runner-Up in the Service Industry category at the Harborough District Business Awards which were held at the beginning of March. Linzie Maycock, who took over


the NFU Mutual Market Harborough agency in 2013 with Tom Shepherd, said: “We found out we were finalists at the end of last year and were thrilled to attend the awards ceremony in Market Harborough in March. “The top three finalists in each


category were announced and we were over the moon to be named Runner-Up in the Service Industry category. It was a great honour to receive this honour at these awards which are designed to support and


CYCLE4CYNTHIA WILL RIDE AGAIN


The county’s favourite annual charity bike ride, Cycle4Cynthia, has raised almost £600,000 for Cynthia Spencer Hospice over its 16-year history. Much of this has come from local


businesses which have given financial support or provided work for free. Leading commercial law firm and Chamber member, EMW, is the fundraiser’s lead sponsor for the third year running. CEO Joy Vollans said: “We’re


delighted to be headline sponsors again and we’ll be leaping into our saddles to take part. Knowing we’re raising funds for Cynthia Spencer while doing something we enjoy is brilliant.” Fundraising manager John Helm


said: “The hospice has to find more than £1m each year so, whether you’re a business that can support us financially, feel you can donate your services or want to take part in our Bike4Bedtime challenge, we’d love to hear from you.” Proceeds from the ride will also


help fund the hospice’s Wellbeing service, which aims to help those with a life-limiting illness to live their life as fully as they can. The fundraising event will be held on 20 September, at Lamport Hall.


Visit: www.cycle4cynthia.co.uk Call: 01604 210941 Email: fundraising@cynthiaspencer.co.uk


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Linzie Maycock and Tom Shepherd, on the right, receive the award from the awards sponsors


celebrate the district of Harborough’s hard-working, innovative and enterprising businesses. “Tom and I took over the agency in 2013 and have grown the


business ever since. We now have nine employees and our main focus is on providing an excellent level of customer service in the local community. We pride ourselves on


IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR BUSINESS


Company owners from across the UK will descend on Kettering to take part in an event designed to help them grow their business. Kathryn Slack (pictured), of Graydon Ventures, will host her Ignite Northamptonshire event at Wicksteed Park in Kettering on 7th October to give business owners the chance to meet with eight inspirational speakers. The event will focus on ‘Your Business Health’ and the six key areas


of Money, Branding, People, You, Communication and the Environment. Kathryn said: “How you approach


your difficulties will determine how successful your business is. Looking at your business’ health is essential in planning for success. “Our experts are dynamic,


vibrant, collaborative and giving. They share their knowledge and experience to help others grow.” Money will be the focus of Lisa


‘LOOKING AT


YOUR BUSINESS’ HEALTH IS


ESSENTIAL IN PLANNING FOR SUCCESS’


Sheppard, of Business Gears Management Consultancy, and Paul Bohill of television’s ‘Can’t Pay, We’ll Take it Away’. Branding will be addressed by inspirational speaker and


coach Taz Thornton and content queen and PR guru Asha Clearwater. Robyn Allen, of Robyn Allen Solutions, and Donna Clark, of Outside In HR, will respectively help delegates to consider their health and how to work better with colleagues. Helen Ponting, of Speak With Influence, will show delegates how to approach difficult business conversations. Finally, John Scotcher, of Pearson Treehouse, will show how businesses can become carbon neutral. Delegates will also get the chance to meet with other business owners.


To book a place on the event visit www.graydonventures.co.uk/IGNITE


offering expert advice to both new and existing clients.”


Visit: www.nfumutual.co.uk/agent- offices/marketharborough/


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