BidVantage is delighted to extend an exclusive offer to our fellow members of Somerset Chamber of Commerce. To enhance your team's bidding skills, we are offering £50 off our one-hour online Zoom bid writing training sessions, normally priced at £300.



Our training, led by Matt and Rob, each with over 15 years’ experience in bidding, is tailored to empower your team with the techniques and insights needed for successful bid writing to secure new contracts in the public sector.

Seize this opportunity to elevate your bidding prowess at a special member-exclusive price.



Contact us today to book your session now and transform your bidding strategies!

 

Feeling stuck in software limbo? At Blue Tea, we build custom software solutions that transform businesses, but navigating the software landscape can be confusing. You might be wondering how custom software can benefit your business, if you're getting the most from existing software, or if it's time to ditch outdated systems.

We understand these challenges, so we're offering a free, no-obligation consultation with a Software Solution Consultant. They'll visit your site to understand your unique operations.

During your consultation, explore how custom software can streamline processes, eliminate paper trails, and automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time and resources. We'll also help you identify opportunities to ditch Excel overload and automate tasks, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency.

Is your existing software showing its age? We'll assess its functionality and identify areas for improvement. Together, we can decide if an upgrade or a complete overhaul is the best course of action for your business.

Our goal is to empower your employees with the right software tools to drive your business forward. Imagine increased efficiency, improved productivity, enhanced data security, greater customer satisfaction, and a competitive advantage – all achievable with the right software solutions.

Ready to unlock the true potential of software for your business? Schedule your free consultation today and let a Blue Tea Software Solution Consultant show you how custom solutions can revolutionise your company.

Executive meetings and well-being workshops in this historic home in 22 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, between Bridgwater and Glastonbury.

Join as a golf member at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club on any of our membership categories from now until 1st June 2025 for the price of only 12 months.



7 gold day membership available for only £795.00.



Payment can be made up front or over 12-monthly payments via a credit scheme. 



Contact Alex or Matt on proshop@cricketstthomasgolfclub.co.uk or 01460 30231 Ext. 1 for more information now.

Join as a gym member at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club on any of our membership categories from now for 12 months for only £299.00.



Free inductions available with one of our personal trainers.



Payment can be made up front or over 12-monthly payments via a credit scheme. 



Contact Alex or Matt on fitness@cricketstthomasgolfclub.co.uk or 01460 30231 Ext. 3 for more information now.

Install a premium cold room with A+ efficiency refrigeration without the initial capital outlay or maintenance and repair costs.

Our cold rooms cost from just £8 per day!

Our expertly sourced equipment will be configured to suit your premises and business.  

Installed indoors or outdoors, once our walk-in fridge or freezer is in place it can easily be expanded or changed as your business grows. 

We use the best refrigeration motors so you can be confident in their reliability, efficiency and low operating noise.   

Impeccable Care Funeral Services understand funerals are a tough subject to talk about and that's why we want to help.



We are offering a 10% discount on all off our funeral packages to members and their extended family. 



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An opportunity to explore how your business values staff wellbeing in the workplace and how the implementation of some free and easy measures could improve workforce morale, motivation and retention.  

The Netitude net9 Framework assessment provides your business with a complete technology current state, and future state road map to ensure your business is ready for the Digital Transformation revolution.



We cover 9 key areas, including: 

1. Business Continuity and Protection


2. Cloud Platforms Adoption


3. Technology Estate Scalability


4. Licencing and Legal


5. Network Infrastructure and Wireless


6. Connectivity and Collaboration


7. Cyber Security Position and Vulnerabilities


8. Power, Environmental and ESG Position


9. Standardisation and Efficiency

We take a Deep Dive into your technology estate, and give you a clear strategic roadmap to align with best practices and essential Cyber Security controls - and we'll even guarantee a Cyber Essentials certification pass (if you follow our advice of course!).



We're offering this unique service at HALF PRICE for a limited time to all Somerset Chmabers Members.

Blueloop are offering to assist organisations to work towards gaining the Cyber Essentials Accreditation and we would like to support our fellow members of the Somerset Chamber by providing ‘Half Price Consultancy’ for the first years submission for any new customers.

Run regularly throughout the year, Morledge & Co. offer 10% off fees to attend our workshops for Chamber members.

Join Karen Morledge, a multi-award-winning marketing and PR specialist, for an empowering workshop designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in the South West. With her extensive industry experience and knowledge spanning over 20 years, Karen is passionate about helping businesses thrive in the current climate and beyond.

 

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

During this interactive and informative talk, Karen will share practical suggestions and insider tips to help you unlock hidden opportunities within your business. Gain a comprehensive understanding of public relations (PR) and learn how to implement effective and efficient PR strategies on your own.

 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

SMEs and entrepreneurs in the South West who are looking to enhance their PR strategies and maximise business opportunities. This is also suitable for those working in the field of marketing, to better understand the discipline of public relations and how to get the most from it as part of the marketing mix.



Contact us to request your promotional code to book online: hello@morledgeandco.com



Find out more on our website: https://morledgeandco.com/workshops/



Alternatively, visit our Eventbrite page for workshop listings: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pr-mastery-for-smes-and-entrepreneurs-tickets-801549956497?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If you have someone who needs support to shift to the next level and get an average of 55% performance improvement, it would be the ideal programme for them.

Currently with 10% off for Chamber of Commerce Members

Click this link to see how extensive the programme is https://pages.growingvision.com/confidentleader

Our flagship programme is the Confident Leader Programme, a unique leadership programme that challenges and supports people to be fully competent and confident leaders. We consistently get a 55% uplift in performance in the equivalent of just 3 contact days!

This 13-week hybrid learning programme is the catalyst for a shift in mindset, skills and knowledge that leads people through their journey of discovery to becoming ''the leader others choose to follow.'' Participants can study in their own time with online materials as well as online face-to-face MS Teams coaching sessions to ensure the learning is applied and fast!

What will I get?
• Have a simple framework to become a confident and competent leader
• Have simple tools to effectively reflect and become fully aware and proactive
• Be able to confidently deliver strong performance through a highly engaged team
• Create, communicate and deliver a vision through others
• Feel personally accountable and hold others accountable to deliver on an agreed vision
• Feel confident and competent to communicate with all colleagues and managers effectively and with impact
• Confidently and competently deal with conflict which maintains positive relationships
• Effectively onboard New Starters to deliver high performance

What's included in the Confident Leader programme:
• Full access to our online LMS platform for 13 weeks where materials are hosted. Download materials and work at your pace at any time
• Full access to a peer collaboration hub (MS Teams)
• Studying membership with the Institute of Leadership and Management throughout the programme, giving you access to learning resources
• 100+ essential leadership and management sessions (videos, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, questionnaires etc.)
• 360° feedback and one-hour coaching session (in week 2)
• A second 360° feedback resurvey and one-hour coaching session (in week 12)
• An Institute of Leadership and Management (InstLM) certificate
• Direct entry to the InstLM at member level for a further 9 months (without the normal fee, normally £150) giving you access to additional learning resources
• 13 one-hour weekly group coaching calls (with your peer group)
• 1 extra individual one-hour focused coaching call, in week 7

Why this programme?
• It is designed on firm principles. Rigorous evidence-based theory and practical examples support your development.
• Every session focuses not just on the ''what'' and ''why,'' but also on the ''how'' to apply it in your context. You will be able to immediately put into practice what you learn and get results from day one.
• Led by expert facilitators. Our team are qualified coaches and facilitators, in regular supervision so you can be
assured they are at the top of their game to ensure you become top of your game.
• The Confident Leader programme is approved by the Institute of leadership and Management assuring you of quality of delivery and content
• It is focused on you. We start with the person, you, and not theory. Guiding you through various approaches, you will explore what works best for you, in your context. You are your own project, and the Confident Leader Programme is designed around you.
• We follow an integrated blended learning approach. We work with the whole person and adopt a variety of approaches; online video resources, 360° feedback, tutorials, group and individual coaching sessions, questionnaires and assessments. Whatever your learning style, every person thrives on the Confident Leader programme.
• Be part of a learning community. Collective learning is more powerful than individual learning. Our learning community is centred on a collaborative platform (MS Teams) that you will have access to, enabling you to get and give support to others

What do people say?
''I joined John's Confident Leadership programme on the recommendation of a teammate. Within 1 week, it was worth it. I was able to immediately implement some of his guidance on reflection, accountability and more. His delivery, credibility and overall quality have shone through in just 10 days, and I am looking forward to the rest of the programme!'' C.P., MD, Wellbeing Company (Delivering to blue chip global companies)

''Both my team and I attended John's 'Think Leadership' training. We all enjoyed the training and developed a connection with John. Therefore when I took a new role leading a very disjointed team which had not had a manager for over two years, I asked John if he would be able to create a bespoke workshop to help bring the team together, with common and shared objectives and values. The fact that John already knew our business and its challenges very well helped give a very tangible spin to the conversations we had, and the team finally started behaving as a team. In difficult situations, the team was able to refer back to the simple core values identified during the workshop and to recognise the team's identity and its purpose.''
E.A., Senior Programme Manager, Aerospace

Have you ever wanted to either try paddle boarding or develop your skills? We are offering all Somerset Chamber of Commerce members a one off opportunity to participate in an instructor lead session for only £25 (normally £50) for a 2.5 hour session on Sunday 2nd June 2024.



SUP, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid and Windproof Top are provided.



Just bring some old trainers, swim wear, clothes to get wet in, a towel and spare clothes with you (in case you get wet or want to).



If you would like to book a place, please email info@wetandhigh.co.uk and reference SUP Chamber with the session (am or pm) you would like to book onto with.



Event Details:

Sunday 2nd June

10:00 – 12:30

13:30 – 16:00

Location: River Parrett at Langport

 

Cost: £25 – normally £50