< Previous50 Business Link www.blmforum.net events Virtual Lincolnshire Construction and Property Network Tuesday 19th January Online At this networking event construction and property businesses, from sole traders to housing associations, will come together to talk all things construction. There will be © Shutterstock/Ivan Mar c The FX of Brexit - what’s next for Pound Sterling and what this means for SME currency planning Tuesday 12th January Online In this webinar, thoughts will be provided as to the impact of Brexit on FX markets. Foreign exchange markets have experienced a volatile year with a number of events providing disruption and large swings in rates. The impact of COVID was also seen in currency markets and this session aims to provide clarity to the moves seen over the course of 2020 and post transition. The webinar will also outline the likelihood of swings in currencies throughout the start of 2021, and outline market forecasts for the key currency pairs which can be used as one tool to assist in assessing the impact of FX on business profitability. There will be a discussion of the types of preparations SME’s are making to help manage the impact of Brexit and the resulting FX impacts. For more information visit https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar/the- fx-of-brexit-what-s-next-for-pound-sterling- and-what-this-means-for-sme-currency- planning.html FSB virtual networking Thursday 14th January Online Network, meet new people and ask each other questions at this relaxed event hosted by the FSB. Support and advice will be on hand, as is the opportunity to share your experience and expertise with other small business owners locally. For more information visit https://www.fsb.org.uk/event- calendar/yorkshire-humber-virtual- networking-jan-14.html Doing business in Poland Tuesday 19th January Online Attend this webinar to gain valuable trade insights into the Polish market opportunities, information on setting up a company in Poland and practical advice on how to successfully engage, communicate and build relationships with Polish business partners. The event will feature expert speakers gathered in Warsaw and Lincoln. For more information visit https://www.lincs- chamber.co.uk/events/chamberconnect- poland/ Africa Investment Conference Wednesday 20th January Online A year on from the UK-Africa Investment Summit, the UK Department for International Trade is organising the Africa Investment Conference, bringing together UK and African businesses to discuss emerging and relevant themes around doing business in Africa, and to connect UK companies to opportunities of today and tomorrow across the continent. The conference will explore how inclusive, sustainable and resilient investment can serve to help Africa transition to a cleaner, greener growth trajectory, in particular as the world seeks to build back better from COVID-19. For more information visit https://www.events.great.gov.uk/website/3529/ © Shutterstock/wael alreweie Due to the coronavirus outbreak, readers should be aware that events may have been cancelled or postponed. All dates correct as of publishing, but please check beforehand. 50-51.qxp_Layout 1 08/01/2021 10:31 Page 1www.blmforum.net Business Link 51 breakout networking rooms, industry conversations and plenty of chances to make new connections. For more information visit https://www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/events/lincolnshire- construction-property-network-january/ Brexit employment law update Thursday 21st January Online The impact of Brexit on employment will be considered at this event. There will also be a case law update to bring attendees up to date with key cases which have been decided during the Summer months. For more information visit https://www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/event/brexit-related- employment-law-update/ Working together to support economic recovery in your region Wednesday 27th January Online In this session from IoD North West & Yorkshire, Jennifer Halliday, CMA Director and North West, Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Champion, will be looking to hear from local businesses about the competition and consumer protection issues they face, gather views on economic recovery and director level responsibility. Jennifer will also provide an update on the CMA’s work and advice for company directors. For more information visit https://www.iod.com/events- community/events/event-details/eventdateid/29148 Stress management and resilience Tuesday 26th and Friday 29th January Online Learn to recognise and understand stress, what impact it has on you and your employees, and how to cope at this webinar split into two parts. With workplace stress at critical levels in many organisations, costing billions and resulting in long term health conditions for countless individuals, this session will help attendees develop greater knowledge and understanding of the impacts and effects of stress and enable early identification of the warning signs in ourselves and our colleagues. For more information visit https://www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/events/chamberconnect-stress/ © Shutterstock/Amnaj Khetsamtip Brexit issues for tax - what you need to know Tuesday 12th January Online This session will offer guidance on essential tax issues that businesses will face from Brexit. 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A colleague of Frazer’s, who has mocked his ‘phone voice’ on multiple occasions, recently became privy to new Santander UK-commissioned research revealing that over a third (36%) of Brits change their voice when on the phone, with almost half altering it to sound more well-spoken and 30% doing so because they want to sound more intelligent. Reflecting, Frazer supposes he does drop the “ay up” for a “hello, how are you doing.” Apparently, we put on these voices for anyone and everyone including clients, work colleagues and even strangers and particularly aspire to the voices of David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Idris Elba. According to Frazer’s long- suffering wife, this seasoned old hack sometimes takes it too far, speaking in broken English when talking to foreigners. I recall introducing one French gentleman to my wife as we sat at a bar. Having had one too many, my introduction went something like this: “Let me introduce Pascal, he is French; as you can tell from my accent.” Re-gifting? With the Secret Santa season now over, Frazer is sure a few of you are contemplating whether it is acceptable to pass on an item received from a colleague. We all know that rather questionable gifts can come out of a Secret Santa, due largely to the budget limitations these often come with. However the Body Shop has highlighted the lamest gifts, with research revealing presents such as a half-eaten box of chocolates and a Thomas the Tank Engine backpack. Fortunately, according to YouGov, most Brits (57%) would not be upset if said Christmas Gift were to be ‘re-gifted’. However, 37% state it is certainly not acceptable! How the other 6% feel remains a mystery, but there’s researchers for you. I’m sure Donald Trump would have something to say about such a poll. In a controversy for the ages, it has been revealed that Brits are not the leaders in tea drinking. A striking new study indicates that in Europe, those most likely to drink tea are actually Germans, with only 13% saying they don’t like a brew. In a further disgrace we aren’t even second in the rankings, but third behind Swedes, with 22% of Brits saying they never have tea. A proud nation however, we are much more likely to be drinking our own national blend (English breakfast tea) and are unsurprisingly therefore somewhat unadventurous with our tea tastes. After breakfast tea (54%), the most common teas amongst Brits are Earl Grey (18%) and Green tea (18%). In Germany, tea drinkers hold a diverse taste, with seven different teas being drunk by more than a fifth of the population, and the most popular tea being peppermint. Of course Frazer likes to push the envelope and has recently developed a taste for fermented tea, known as Kombucha. 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