The Wealden Business Group

Heather Worrall - Neurodivergency in the Workplace
2023-08-30 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London) | The White Lion, High St, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BD, United Kingdom
Heather Worrall is SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) at Oakwood Boys Grammar School in Maidstone. She will talk about how neurodivergency in the workplace can, and should, be catered for to ensure both employers and employees benefit.

WBG Book Review
2023-08-23 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Reviewing the latest WBG book – “Monwalking with Einstein” by Joshua Foer.

The book is about the art and science of remembering everything.

Emilie Naiker - Your Virtual Assistant Solutions
2023-08-16 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Supporting your business with social media and email marketing

Emilie says “As a business owner, I understand the challenges of running a business: so many hats to wear and not enough time in the day to do it all!

My job is to take care of the tasks that need doing, so you can focus on growing your business.

I know, from experience, that delegating is one of the hardest steps to take, as a business owner.”

David Meredith - Busbys Chartered Accountants
2023-08-09 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Busbys Chartered Accountants in Kent where the client always comes first. Amid all the changes in the business world in recent years, one thing has remained unchanged – their commitment to their clients.

At Busbys they believe the client comes first, and they strive in every respect to meet your needs and expectations. Whether it is traditional tax and accounting services or proactive business advisory services, your personal Self Assessment return or your company’s strategic business plan, David and his team approach the task with the precision and dedication you would expect from an established and highly trusted firm. Busbys are an independent professional firm offering a personal service and advice to both business and individuals in and around Kent, including Central London and the Home Counties.

Graham Card – Card and Company (Commercial Finance) Ltd.
2023-08-02 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Card and Company is a specialist independent commercial finance brokerage and logistics solutions provider, operating since 1994 dealing mainly in the finance of receivables and asset based lending solutions for domestic and international situations.

Paul Brown of Next Level Services
2023-07-26 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Paul will present to the members of Wealden Business Group about ‘Low Carbon Audits.’

Paul Brown is an entrepreneurial Business Mentor and Document Specialist working with clients in the SME sector. With over 25 years’ experience in senior management, Paul’s experience includes 12 years as Group Managing Director of a computer sales, fulfilment and finance company.

In recent years, Paul has specialised in offering Grant and loan application services delivered throughout Kent.

Paul is currently part of the Net Zero Team at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, helping businesses with carbon audits for small businesses in Kent.

The inclusion of advising on and applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) on behalf of clients is an addition to his portfolio of services.

Colman Carpenter - Four Lakes
2023-07-19 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Colman is the proprietor of Four Lakes, a web design company, and a WBG member. In this week’s presentation Colman will describe the consideration needed in order to create a truly effective website page.

Oliver Kinsley - The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar
2023-07-12 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate live music venue tucked under the bustling Rye High Street, and Oliver talks about the special venue.

Andy Jenner - Simply Gardens
2023-07-05 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Simply Gardens (Ashford) Ltd is a small family run business based in Ashford. Andy presents to the members and guess about “Tips and Tricks” to improve your gardens.

Members Discussion
2023-06-28 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Wealden Business Group members’ discussion regarding the upcoming events and groups constitution and rules to date.

Gavin Baker - Potters Home Digital
2023-06-21 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Experts in Home Technology – Potters provide unique Smart Home & entertainment solutions.

Working In Kent, Sussex, London and Beyond.

Potters Home Digital bring the latest technology, with world leading brands and create intelligent integration systems to enhance both lifestyles and homes.

Virginia Hodge - Tenterden Business and Tourism Officer
2023-06-14 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
The role focuses on provision of information, support, advice, and guidance to Tenterden businesses and tourism organisations along with promotion of the town as a hub for local people, visitors, and tourists.

A key aspect of the role will be the development of links with the borough council and with towns and villages in the surrounding district, as well as being out and about meeting and getting to know the business community, the social groups and charity organisations so that have an overarching understanding of their aims and ambitions.

Jason Harding - First Aid Training
2023-06-07 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Jason Harding of First Aid Training Jason Harding has been involved in first aid training for the last 15 years, and as a designated first aider for over 30 years. Jason Harding First Aid Training comply with the guidelines as set out by Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in its guidelines for first aid.

The presentation will be followed with a First Aid course for the members.

Martin Tickner - Equity Release
2023-05-31 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Financial Choice are a firm of financial advisers based in Kent, UK. They provide advice to both individuals and companies on all aspects of financial planning, through a long term approach of fully understanding their clients’ needs, wants and aspirations and then prioritising objectives.

Bob Morgan - IT Planning
2023-05-24 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
IT Planning is a specialist IT Consultancy and Managed Service Provider that listens to the needs of your enterprise and develops strategies to keep your data secure and your business running. Data Security, Data Backup, Hosting, Remote Support, Small Business Networks,

Bill Ferguson - The Psychic Energy Audit
2023-05-17 07:00 - 08:30 (Europe/London)
Bill is a valued member of the Wealden Business Group, who will be sharing a self-help tool that he call “the psychic energy audit”. Bill will begin by explaining why he developed it, illustrated with a couple of case histories, will explain how to use the tool to develop self-awareness.

This is one of the advantages of being a member: you learn stuff from each other.

Graham Card – Card and Company (Commercial Finance) Ltd.
2023-05-10 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Graham Card of Card and Company (Commercial Finance) Ltd.

Card and Company is a specialist independent commercial finance brokerage and logistics solutions provider, operating since 1994 dealing mainly in the finance of receivables and, asset based lending solutions for domestic and international situations.

Uprising charity cheque presentation
2023-04-26 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Andy Richardson from Uprising

Uprising Youth and Community is a growing charity based in Ashford, Kent that aims to support young people, families, and communities facing significant challenges, achieve improvements in life, resulting in personal and community transformation.Uprising has been the WBGs chosen charity for 2022/23

Why do we need mental health and suicide first aid
2023-04-19 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Bronwyn Rich – Mental Health Specialist This Way Up Wellbeing

Established and accomplished Adult and Youth Mental Health and Suicide First Aid Instructor, delivering training on suicide prevention for children, young people, and adults, delivering on stress management, toxic stress reduction.

Bronwyn’s presentation is “Why do we need mental health and suicide first aid” what problem does it solve.

Annual General Meeting
2023-04-12 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
The Wealden Business Group AGM. There will be no speaker.

WBG book review – Full Tilt
2023-04-05 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
WBG book review presented by Bill Ferguson

Full Tilt – Ireland to India with a bicycle, by Dervla Murphy

Wealden Business Group Trip to Ypres
2023-03-29 07:00 - 21:00 UTC
Group trip to Ypres in Belgium.

Ypres (leper), is a town in the Belgian province of West Flanders. It’s surrounded by the Ypres Salient battlefields, where many cemeteries, memorials and war museums honour the battles that unfolded in this area during World War I.

David Meredith – Busbys Chartered Accountants
2023-03-22 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – David Meredith – Principal at Busbys Chartered Accountants

Review of the spring 2023 budget.

Bill Dane – Agent at EXP UK
2023-03-15 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Bill Dane – Agent at EXP UK

EXP UK considered one of the fastest growing estate agency business in the history of the world, due to its approach to estate agency and the autonomy it gives to its agents to provide a service, which is personalised to you.

Jan Cavelle - Entrepreneur, Speaker Now Author
2023-03-08 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Jan Cavelle – Entrepreneur, Speaker Now Author

Jan discusses her book the Start for Success – The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Start-Ups.

Louise Carter - Time and Space Coaching
2023-03-01 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Louise Carter of Time and Space Coaching

With a background in professional training, Louise is an ACSTH-qualified life coach approved by the Association of Coaches and the Personal Care Institute (PCI) in wellness.

Andy Richardson - Uprising
2023-02-22 07:00 - 08:30 UTC

Bob Morgan – Principal at IT Planning
2023-02-15 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Bob Morgan – Principal at IT Planning – Cloud solution specialist

IT Planning is a specialist IT Consultancy and Managed Service Provider that listens to the needs of your enterprise and develops strategies to keep your data secure and your business running.

Adam Park - Westoaks Builders Ltd
2023-02-08 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Adam Park – Westoaks Builders Ltd

Westoaks Builders Ltd was first established in 1977 and benefits from a wealth of experience within the building industry. Their current operational area is East Sussex and Kent.

Mark Reumel - Advanced Business Coaching
2023-02-01 07:00 - 08:30 UTC
Speaker – Mark Reumel – Advanced Business Coaching

“With 40 years of working for various large global corporate companies, in both management and management training roles, I have gained a great insight into business strategy and leadership styles. If you feel your business needs to ensure it is maximising the investment it makes in its people, speak to us to understand how we could work with your teams.”
