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SUMMARY:Vulcan Works Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Vulcan Works – Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking\, and discovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a fr \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Vulcan Works – Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking\, and discovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or just curious about coworking spaces\, this event is for you! \nExplore our modern facilities\, tour our offices and meet our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to see firsthand what makes Vulcan Works the perfect place to work and connect. \nMark your calendar and come along to Vulcan Works Open Day – we can’t wait to show you around! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nVenue Tours Explore our beautifully restored Victorian industrial building—home to coworking spaces\, private offices\, meeting rooms\, and collaborative breakout areas.\nMeet the Community Connect with current residents and local entrepreneurs\, hear their stories\, and discover how Vulcan Works supports business growth\nFree Hot Desking Try the space for yourself! Bring your laptop and enjoy a complimentary day of hot desking in our vibrant shared workspace.\nRefreshments & Networking Enjoy coffee and informal networking throughout the day.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/vulcan-works-open-day-2/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Rd\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vulcan Sessions: Employment law changes in 2026-2027 with Haus of HR
DESCRIPTION:April 2026 marks the beginning of one of the biggest shifts in UK employment law in a generation. \n\n\n\n\nSession Overview: Employment Law Changes in 2026-2027: \nApril 2026 marks the beginning of one of the biggest shifts in UK employment law in a generation\, as the Employment Rights Act 2025 starts to take effect. Multiple major reforms land this April\, with further changes continuing into late 2026 and 2027. These changes introduce substantial new rights for workers and new obligations and risks for employers. \nThis session provides a clear\, practical overview of: \n\nThe April 2026 changes and what employers must action immediately\nKey reforms due later in 2026 and into 2027\nHow these changes affect HR processes\, policies\, contracts\, payroll and manager training\nReal‑world implications for SMEs\, especially around sickness absence\, family leave\, whistleblowing\, dismissal risk and union activity\nA roadmap to ensure employers remain compliant and prepared for the years ahead\n\nBio: \nRachel Collar is an award‑winning HR leader with over 25 years’ experience delivering global HR strategy – often within complex\, highly regulated and unionised environments. As the Founder of Haus of HR\, a leading Northamptonshire‑based HR consultancy\, she brings deep expertise in employment law\, employee relations and workforce change. A Fellow of the CIPD\, Rachel specialises in helping organisations navigate legislative reform\, strengthen compliance and build robust people frameworks. Rachel is known for translating complex employment law shifts into practical actions that empower employers to stay compliant\, confident and prepared.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/vulcan-sessions-employment-law-changes-in-2026-2027-with-haus-of-hr/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Rd\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cashflow Control: Strengthening Your Business for Sustainable Growth
DESCRIPTION:How YOU can get cut-through in congested markets \nYour business is growing\, but you’re still not generating the revenue you need. \nBusiness is more competitive than ever. Standing out requires more than just expertise. You have to tell stories that make people care and take action. \nSo\, what’s the answer? How about launching your own podcast? \nIf you’re considering starting your own business podcast\, we can help you. \nBusiness Podcasting 101 workshop 1: Should I start a podcast for my business? \n📅 29 April 26\n🕘 9:00 – 12:00\n📍 Vulcan Works \nIn this workshop we’ll cover: \n\nThe difference between business podcasting and regular podcasting\nAn overview of the process of producing a podcast\nThe ways in which podcasting can help your business\nThings you must consider in order to make podcasting worthwhile for your business\n\nBook your place
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/cashflow-control-strengthening-your-business-for-sustainable-growth/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Rd\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Start Smart: Finance & Funding Foundations for Early-Stage Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nA financial workshop for early-stage business owners delivered by MPA and Barclays Eagle Labs. \n\n\n\n\nThe Event: \nGetting the financial foundations right early can make the difference between momentum and constant firefighting. This practical workshop\, delivered by MPA and Barclays Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works\, is designed for early-stage founders – whether you’re pre-revenue\, recently launched\, or starting to grow. \nIn the first half\, we’ll cover the financial fundamentals every business owner needs to understand early on – from managing cashflow and making confident decisions\, to avoiding the common mistakes that can become costly as you grow. \nIn the second half\, we’ll introduce the world of grant funding. You’ll learn where to look\, what funders are really looking for\, and how to position your business (whether you’re innovation-led or not) to access funding opportunities now or in the future. \nThis is a practical\, no-jargon session focused on clarity\, confidence\, and giving you the right foundations to build on. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA clear understanding of how to manage money at the early stages of your business\nThe key numbers you should be tracking from day one\nInsight into how and when to pay yourself sustainably\nA realistic view of grant funding and whether it’s right for your business\nPractical steps to start preparing your business for future funding opportunities\n\nSession Structure: (60 mins) \n\nWelcome & context – 5 mins\nPart 1: Finance Foundations (Early-Stage) – 20–25 mins\nPart 2: Grant Funding Essentials – 20–25 mins\nQ&A – 10 mins\n12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (Provided by the event organisers)\n\nMeet the Speakers: \nSamantha Wildman- Samantha is a highly experienced business adviser and Group Client Director at MPA\, where she also sits on the Board. She works closely with established and scaling businesses to strengthen financial control\, improve visibility\, and support sustainable growth. With over a decade of experience advising senior leaders across a range of sectors\, Samantha brings a practical and commercially focused perspective to challenges around cashflow\, funding\, and managing growth without unnecessary risk. \nTalitha Heaton – Talitha leads growth and partnerships at MPA & EFM\, working across marketing\, sales\, and strategic partner channels. She works closely with business owners\, banks\, and investors\, connecting them with specialist teams across outsourced finance\, innovation funding\, tax\, and accountancy. With a background in marketing and a strong commercial focus\, she helps founders understand what is driving growth\, what may be holding it back\, and how to position their business for the next stage. She regularly works on grant funding and investor readiness\, supporting founders to understand their options and take a more structured approach to funding and growth decisions. \nParking: \nPlease note\, there is no onsite parking at Vulcan Works. The nearest car parks are St.Johns multistorey or Morrisons supermarket.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/start-smart-finance-funding-foundations-for-early-stage-businesses/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Rd\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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