In this Lunch and Learn, Katy Wade uncovers the expenses associated with bringing an apprentice on board, including the funding options available.

Successful tips for hiring apprentices

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Did you know that the government funds between 95 to 100% of apprentice training costs for small businesses? 

What’s more, in the Autumn Statement the government pledged to boost apprenticeship training in sectors that contribute to economic growth, investing £50 million in a two-year pilot starting in spring 2024.

Although apprenticeships can help build your team from the ground up, it can be a minefield to access funding and understand the different apprenticeship standards and recruiting.

 uncovers the expenses associated with bringing an apprentice on board, including the funding options available. She shares practical strategies on where and how to discover your ideal apprentice, turning recruitment into a seamless and successful process.

Katy is a learning and development manager at 

. A fully qualified CIPD professional, Katy has over 20 years of experience working mainly in the hospitality industry. She has extensive experience in apprenticeships, having established and managed Wetherspoon's apprenticeship scheme.

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Lunch and Learn: Successful tips for hiring apprentices

Uncover the ins and outs of hiring apprentices, including funding, legalities and effective recruitment.

I&apos;m the CMO at Enterprise Nation and I have over a decade of experience working in marketing and across the small business space.&nbsp;
I am based in Brighton, West Sussex and I thoroughly enjoy investing my time in developing my marketing and community-building skills to support UK entrepreneurs.&nbsp;
I have experience across social media, digital marketing, content production, PPC and partnership building.
My previous roles have included:
<ul>
<li>Head of Marketing at Escape The City</li>
<li>Head of Partnerships at Moneypenny</li>
<li>Head of Marketing and Communications at StartUp Britain</li>
<li>Establishing myself as a freelance marketing consultant</li>
<li>Working pro-bono for ambitious start-ups</li>
</ul>

Chief Marketing Officer

Small business owners who are crazy in love with their business partners

We meet couples in the Enterprise Nation community who have co-founded a business with their significant other.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance journalist and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s news reporter and Bristol Local Leader.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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This year’s Budget on 3 March is a big one with chancellor Rishi Sunak due to announce an update on business support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join this group to discuss the latest Budget news and share what you would like to see included in the speech.

I am an Organisatonal Psychologist specialising in workplace investigations, civil and commercial mediation, work and employment mediations, organisational change, employee motivation and engagement, learning and development, psychometrics, mentoring, and coaching. I offer tailored strategies designed to address your unique needs and foster a positive transformation.
Let&apos;s explore how we can work together to unlock the potential of your business and its people during these critical times.&nbsp;
Contact me to learn more about how my expertise can benefit you and your organisation.

Professional Mediator and Workplace Investigator 

Business Consultancy

I am an Organisational Psychologist and certified Psychometrician, specialising in enhancing individual and organisational performance through psychometrics, recruitment, well-being, and tailored training in Mediation, Workplace Investigations, and Coaching. 
My services extend to guiding workplace change and organisational design, ensuring you or your team adapt(s) to and thrive(s) in evolving environments. 
You can call for a free exploratory collaboration to unlock your organisation&apos;s po

Owning your own business is a stressful, lonely and never-ending experience. It can create sleepless nights and burn out just to keep things ticking over at times. Over the years I have found having the right people on my side and advising me has helped my businesses be successful and reduce my stress levels significantly.
I am a friendly and experienced adviser, mentor, and non-executive professional with a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 15 years of owning and managing my own businesses. I have been through the ups and downs that all honest business owners will admit to, and I have learned from some wonderful people through the years. My enduring enthusiasm for technology and business has transformed into a commitment to assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in navigating the intricate realms of general business and more specifically technology, cybersecurity, and data protection strategy.
I firmly believe that these critical areas should be drivers for the improvement of your business, ensuring its security and fostering increased efficiency. I am eager to offer my expertise in simplifying these complex subjects, tailoring them to be relevant and proportionate to the needs of your business. Understanding your risk position and legal requirements doesn’t need to be a terrifying process, and the path to improvement does not have to be expensive. Making little changes often will add up over time and be much more manageable.
If you are feeling burned out or overwhelmed in business, please reach out and let’s talk. Maybe you&apos;ve recently has a security incident and it’s giving you sleepless nights, let’s talk! All small businesses struggle with these topics and I promise you aren&apos;t the only ones who need assistance. Reach out to me for an initial, complimentary conversation about any concerns you may have. Let&apos;s discuss how I can help give you the knowledge and advice take control of these key areas for your business and so you sleep better at night.

Principal Consultant 

Patrick Burgess

Owning your own business is a stressful, lonely and never-ending experience. It can create sleepless nights and burn out just to keep things ticking over at times. Over the years I have found having the right people on my side and advising me has helped my businesses be successful and reduce my stress levels significantly.
I am a friendly and experienced adviser, mentor, and non-executive professional with a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 15 years of owning and managing my own bu

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