Vulcan Works

The Vulcan Sessions 5: Health Tech
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Our 5th Vulcan Session, delivered in association with Barclays Eagle Labs, will focus on Health Tech.
Stay after the talks for the free buffet and get connected to like-minded people interested in collaborating on digital and tech in Northamptonshire.
How data saves lives in Northamptonshire
Health records have been digital for decades and Northamptonshire is now harnessing the power of joining this together so we can be more proactive about our health. Now data can truly save lives, make us healthier and identify those in need.
In this talk, Matthew Hutton, NHS Digital Lead for Integrated Care Northamptonshire, will explain how sharing and using health and social data will revolutionise how we run our NHS. Matthew will also share the exciting opportunity of how being involved in digital in health and social care can not only save lives, it can shape your career.
About Matthew Hutton
Matthew Hutton works for the NHS Integrated Care System in Northamptonshire as the Digital Lead.
Integrated Care Northamptonshire and Matthew’s Digital Team have both been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal’s Digital Awards in 2024.
Matthew moved from Head of Communications for a large government agency back to his hometown during the pandemic with the new goal to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Northamptonshire.
Read Matthew’s recent Digital Northants Story
More speakers TBA soon.

Can a brand ever really be authentic?
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Dive deep into the fascinating realm of branding and authenticity in today’s dynamic world. Join us for an eye-opening workshop where we’ll explore the crucial question: ‘Is it possible for a brand to be truly authentic?’ Learn how authenticity intersects with marketing, brand perception, and success, and discover practical insights on aligning your brand’s values with genuine actions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights that can transform your approach to branding.
10am – 10:30am
Intro
What is authenticity? And how does it apply to marketing?
The importance of brand values & perception
10:30am – 11am
Break
11am – 11:30am
Brands who put authenticity at the forefront
How your brand can become more authentic
11:30am – 12pm
Q&A session

What The Ai! Free Small Business Clinic.
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Welcome to What The Ai! – a Free Small Business Clinic at Vulcan Works, Northampton.
Our Purpose: Give you a non-techy session, help you understand where and how to start your journey and focus on the benefits of AI for you or your business.
Interactive – We want you to be part of the session! We’ll use everyday use cases (even your own if you’ll let us) through each of the AI Modes we present, brainstorm ways that would be applicable to your business and be on hand to answer any burning questions you may have.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how AI can help your business survive, grown and thrive.
See you there! Gary.
ChatGPT-4o – Now free to all! We’ll have a deep dive on this and the huge difference this can now make to your business.

CoWork Club Northampton 1
2024-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
CoWork Club takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month we’ll have the amazing Tom Garfield talking all about how to get really good at sales without selling your soul.
Tickets are limited by desk space, so sign up now to grab your spot:
CoWork Club Northampton | CoWork Club (wearecoworkclub.com)

The Marketing Meetup IRL: Northampton - Audience-first SEO: why everybody should be doing it
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Harry Evans, Co-Founder at TwelveTwentyFive
Topic: Audience-first SEO: why everybody should be doing it
WTF does audience-first SEO even mean? In this session we’ll explore the true meaning of audience-first SEO, where to start, and why ‘people buy from people’ needs to become your guiding principle. I’m sure AI will get a mention too.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:15 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-northants
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. Entry price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂

An introduction to grants and what makes a successful application
2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
A two-hour workshop on innovation grants where you’ll learn how to find grants, understand your eligibility and tips for making successful applications.

Dr Chloe Sharp from MPA, Head of Grant Services will be facilitating a free, in-person two-hour workshop that includes:

An overview of the grant landscape (including local, regional, national and EU)
Where to find grant opportunities
What the different levels are, and ow they impact what is achieved in a grant project
The types of grant projects eligible for grants and how the type influences funding levels
What makes a successful grant application

MPA is a professional services business for all aspects of innovation, made up of tax specialists, industry-leading accountants, innovation enthusiasts and R&D Tax Credit experts.

Dr Chloe Sharp is the all-round grants lead at MPA, having worked in grant consultancy for over a decade and winning over £10m in government grant funding. There is a general lack of understanding of how grants work that can in turn stop businesses from accessing grants, which could be critical in enabling innovation as they pay for key R&D activities. In addition, grants are often missed as part of broader, strategic fundraising piece. This session gives a brief insight into grants to show what’s available and if they’re right for your business.

Get involved by booking your free ticket and join in this in-person event.

Mindfulness May Day at Vulcan Works
2024-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Welcome to Mindfulness May Day at Vulcan Works! As it is Mental Health Awareness month in May, we ask you to join us for a day of relaxation, reflexology, sound therapy, yoga and EFT sessions at Vulcan Works. This in-person event will feature; reflexology sessions every 20 minutes from 10am-12pm, sound therapy with mini indian head massages from 10am-12pm, EFT tapping session from 12pm-1pm, and yoga from 1.15pm-2pm! Fruit and brunch spread will be provided all day, along with fruit juices, teas and coffees. Take this opportunity to unwind, connect with your inner self, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this event is open to all. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being and embrace the present moment. See you there!

Entering Awards - top tips for impactful, award-winning applications
2024-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join us at this NNBN workshop, led by Jessica Pilkington, director of Pilkington Communications, an NNBN founding member as well as an award-winning company in its own right (crowned Business of the Year – West Northants – 2022 in the Northamptonshire Chamber of the Commerce awards).
Join us at this free event for advice and practical tips on how to enter – and maximise your chance of winning – our and other business awards.
At the end of this session you will:
• Have the confidence to enter
• Have clear idea of which category/ categories to enter
• Understand how to shape your awards entry to stand out from the crowd.
Here at NNBN we are delighted to confirm that the NNBN Awards will be taking place this October for both members and non-members of NNBN.
Set yourself apart from the crowd. That’s just one of many, many benefits to entering and winning awards.
So, what to do next?
• Which category/ categories should you enter?
• What information should you include?
• How do you shape your application to make it the strongest it can possibly be?

BETTER BUSINESS PERFORMANCE THROUGH BETTER OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
2024-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Sara Penrose Ltd are delighted to be holding a practical skill development workshop to help business boost operational efficiency on 10th April 2024.
Join us as for a three hourly highly interactive in-person workshop where we will focus on the key business objective of operational efficiency.
Operational efficiency focuses on how you better manage resources effectively. If resources are used more effectively, you save money.
In the workshop delegates will:

Be introduced to why operational efficiency is important
Learn the skills to achieve better operational efficiency e.g. critical thinking, lateral thinking and problem solving
Undertake a practical and creative project to practice these skills
Apply these skills to their job roles and operational efficiency with a skills application plan

This workshop is for any business large and small who are interested in optimising their performance to achieve better operational efficiency, which impacts directly the bottom line. You will take away value to be added straightaway to your business.
We have carefully crafted our optimisation training programme based upon over 45 years’ experience in engineering and logistics, from shop floor to board level. Let us help you optimise the performance of your business.
Please note, spaces are limited to 1 per company.

Northamptonshire Dev Club session 1
2024-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Let’s kick things off on the 27th of March at Vulcan Works#
I would love to invite you all to our first event on the 27th of March at Vulcan Works. We have incredible speakers, time for networking, beers, soft drinks, pizza and other cool things prepared for you all. Most importantly, it’s all for free, and it will always be free for you lovely geeks!
Speaking of incredible speakers, if you are into IoT (Internet of Things), I cannot think of a better speaker than PJ Evans from the Mindera team. Dr Junade Ali is also joining us to walk us through the results of his recent research about the health of software engineering teams.
Add this date in your calendar, tell your friends, and please join us! The only thing you need to do is reserve a free spot on the Eventbrite event page.

Location: Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1EW
Date/Time: Wednesday, 27/03/2024, 18:00
Price: FREE (Eventbrite registration required)
Parking info: St. John’s Multi Storey Car Park

After the event, we can continue at the Maule Collective and enjoy a few beers at the local taproom. It’s just up the hill from Vulcan Works. I’m afraid this part of the event won’t be free 🍻
The idea behind Northamptonshire Dev Club is to bring local like-minded geeks together to socialise and learn from each other. It is deliberately technology, language or framework agnostic to attract more people and broaden our horizons. Whether you’re part of an engineering or design team, a product manager, or a tester, you should find something for you.
If you need more of a reason to join, we have speakers! For the first event, we have some incredible talent lined up, and more amazing people are keen to give a talk to support the growth of our local community. Keep up with the upcoming events on our website (nn1.dev is a sick domain name, right?).

The Vulcan Sessions - 4: Emotion Analytics and Business Intelligence
2024-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
An Emotion Analytics and Business Intelligence presentation featuring two relatively new capabilities which help organisations to improve productivity and make informed decisions:
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Unlock a competitive edge with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) for business. Learn how OSINT uncovers invaluable data from diverse sources, revolutionising market analysis and competitor intelligence.
Harness this knowledge to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, enabling strategic decisions that elevate your business positioning and drive growth in today’s dynamic market landscape.
Barry Sobers has a background in law enforcement, and experience of large government programmes within the UK policing establishment.
He currently runs Oskaresearch, a consultancy specialising in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
Sentiment Email Analysis
Delve into the power of Sentiment Email Analysis for workplace wellbeing, customer insights and appropriate automated email response. Explore how analysing recipient emotions and attitudes refines email content strategies.
Discover actionable insights that enhance personalisation, boost engagement, and forge stronger connections with your audience. Learn to leverage sentiment analysis for impactful, tailored email campaigns that resonate with your employees on a deeper level, yielding higher productivity and customer service.
Dr Patrick Stacey is an Associate Professor. He was named as one of the world’s top Academic Data Leaders by MIT’s CDO Magazine in 2021.
He has created Ankwilitas, a tech company which offers a complete email emotion analytics dashboard and Outlook integration solution for organisations as well as individuals.

BIPC Business networking
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join the BIPC Northamptonshire at the wonderful Vulcan Works for a morning of informal networking and presentations from guest speakers.
All are welcome to join the BIPC Northamptonshire at the wonderful Vulcan Works for a morning of informal networking and presentations from guest speakers!
Come and meet local entrepreneurs, sole traders and small business owners based in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
Our networking events provide an opportunity for you to seek business support, and develop your business ideas with like minded people throughout Northamptonshire.
Starting, running and growing your business can be a lonely venture, but you are not alone! So why not pop along and learn from and be inspired by other business professionals.
During the session the BIPC Northamptonshire will provide a short overview of our own services, as well as a ‘Top 5’ tips for successfully applying for the £2,000 Build Your Business Programme’s start up grant.
Speakers will include former BIPC Northamptonshire grant winner, Cate Gregory of Attain Coaching, who will provide an insight to her business growth journey, and offer guidance reflecting back on the “Things I wish I had known” as a new small business owner.
We will also hear from Ella Wheeldon, Business Development Manager for the Health Protection Team at West Northamptonshire Council. Ella will discuss some of the common legal and regulatory pitfalls that both new startup and established businesses can find themselves in, with tips to avoid these and who to speak with to get the best advice on what to do next.

Sales Club Northampton - in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
For March, the training topic will be ‘Sales Acceleration in a Slowing Economy’ with Sales Geek Coventry & Warwickshire.
As our economy continues to falter its essential to have a conscious focus on doing the right things to keep your Sales engine turning over. By the end of the session you will have learned the importance of prioritising your time and energy on the right Sales activities, optimising existing relationships and ensuing you do not waste precious time pursuing dead prospects.
17:30 – 18:00

Arrivals/Networking/Drinks/Pizza

18:00 – 19:00
Sales Training – Sales Acceleration in a Slowing Economy

19:00 – 19:30
Networking/Close

Legal Basics For Early-Stage Businesses
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
A legal workshop delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs in partnership with HCR Hewitsons

Join us at Vulcan Works in Northampton for a morning where we will cover how to navigate some of the legal issues, traps and pitfalls involved in running a business. The event is delivered in partnership with the highly experienced legal professionals at HCR Hewitsons.
Topics to be covered include the following:

Commercial (20 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Understanding GDPR, handling customer data and Terms of Business

Real Estate (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Leases, Tenant Rights and Landlord responsibilities

Employment (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Your responsibilities as an employer

Corporate (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – The different types of company structure and Shareholder Agreements (Private equity and company exits if time permits)

The workshop content is expected to take around 60 minutes with time for some questions at the end of each topic.
Join us for a light lunch after the event from 12:00 until 12:30.

The Marketing Meet-Up - TTM IRL: Retention Advocacy: How to keep your customers and turn them into fans
2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Joe Glover, Co-Founder of The Marketing Meetup
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Joe Glover, Co-Founder of The Marketing Meetup
Topic: Retention Advocacy – how to keep your customers and turn them into fans
Everyone speaks about gaining new customers from your marketing. Few speak about keeping the ones that you have and helping them find you new customers. That’s a little bananas – we all know the power of word of mouth. With that in mind – how do you keep your customers and turn them into your advocates? In this session, we explore!
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event, with a suggested ticket price of £5-£15.
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 6 - Pitching and Course Review
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
***Please note: It is recommended to sign up to all 6 dates to complete the series***
Is your business Set Up For Success?
Whether you are still at idea ‘validation’ stage and looking to launch soon; just started with some early traction; or are ready to scale – then this event series will help you Set Up For Success!
As Local Enterprise Managers, we know a thing or two about what business owners need, (and often lack), to make their business robust, resilient and optimised for growth. Hosted and facilitated by Asy Ho, these sessions deliver the fundamental building blocks of business; from goal setting and mindset; to testing, validating, pitching and knowing your numbers. This coupled with our powerful connections, networks and signposting can really make a difference to the next phase of your journey.
Events are in person and open to all businesses, regardless of sector, stage or structure and you don’t have to be a NatWest customer to attend. You must be the business owner or have significant strategic control to attend. Business partners? You are both welcome to attend; please sign up individually.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me: asy.ho@natwest.com or call me on 07788 347151.
– Week 1 – 24/01: Welcome & Power of Mindset
– Week 2 – 31/01: Visioning & Goal Setting
– Week 3 – 08/02: Business Model Canvass / Validation and Testing Assumptions
– Week 4 – 15/02: Understanding Your Finances
– Week 5 – 21/02: Perfecting Your Pitch
– Week 6 – 28/02: Pitching and Course Review
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Harnessing AI for Impactful Change
2024-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join us for a pivotal 2-hour workshop, ‘Harnessing AI for Impactful Change’, where takara.ai’s specialists guide you through the world-changing potential of AI. This session is not just about business transformation but a deeper exploration into how AI is reshaping the future of humanity.
We start with an insightful introduction to AI’s significant influence in modern society, followed by a detailed exploration of how AI is revolutionizing industries and creating a new paradigm for human progress. Discover the inspiration behind takara.ai and how our innovative solutions are meeting the evolving demands of a world increasingly reliant on intelligent technology. Our expert-led workshop will delve into compelling use cases, showcasing how AI is not only a business tool but a catalyst for global change. Engage in an enriching Q&A session with our experts, discussing the ethical, strategic, and transformative aspects of AI.
The workshop concludes with an opportunity for networking and individual consultations, offering a platform to discuss how AI can be harnessed for positive and impactful change in various sectors of society. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation that extends beyond business, into the realm of creating a better future with AI.

Sign up for you tickets via the Eventbrite link below

BID Business Networking: Professional Services
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Business owners in Northampton will have the chance to hear direct from Sir Alan Sugar’s right-hand man during a networking session designed to bring town centre companies closer together.
The ‘BID Business Networking’ session will be held at Vulcan Works from 5pm on Thursday, 22 February, with guest speaker Nick Hewer from BBC’s The Apprentice.
The event, organised by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), will be aimed at companies operating in the professional services sector and aims to bring local businesses closer together.
Mark Mullen, operations manager of Northampton Town Centre BID, said: “As the voice of town centre businesses, we wanted to provide a platform to allow businesses to get together, meet each other and establish closer working relationships that will ultimately benefit the whole town.
“BID Business Networking is an informal session that gives people the chance to meet other local businesses and hear from a range of guest speakers. We are delighted to be welcoming Nick Hewer and we look forward to hearing more about his life in business, working with Sir Alan Sugar and going on to star on our TV screens in The Apprentice and Countdown.”
Tickets for the event are free and are strictly limited to two per business. Priority will be given to BID levy-paying businesses operating in the professional services sector.
Nick Hewer said: “Working in business has been a huge part of my life and I can’t wait to share my experiences of life in Sir Alan Sugar’s boardroom and with businesses right here in Northampton.”

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 5 - Perfecting Your Pitch
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 4 - Understanding Your Finances
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

How to write an effective business plan workshop
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
How to write an effective business plan workshop
Come along and learn ‘How to write an effective business plan’ in this interactive engaging workshop by the Business and IP Centre Northamptonshire. Taking place right here at Vulcan Works on Tuesday 13th February 2024 from 10am – 12pm.

What is the workshop about?
A business plan is a valuable tool for any business owner that can help you organise your ideas, and make preparations for your businesses next steps. Join us for this interactive session where you will learn how to create and develop a robust business plan.
You will be guided through the content requirements of the main sections in a business plan, and given some top tips of how to prepare your business plan when applying for a loan or grant. The session will cover the basics of financial forecasting and examples of the common pitfalls you should avoid.

Sign up today at : BIPC Business Plan Workshop

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 3 - Business Model Canvass / Validation and Testing Assumptions
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

Be an Angel: An in-depth look at angel investing and how to make the most of the opportunity
2024-02-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Be an Angel: An in-depth look at angel investing and how to make the most of the opportunity” event to your respective contacts and networks.
4:30pm – 7:00pm, Wednesday, 7th February, 2024
Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1EW

In partnership with the British Business Bank, the Silverstone Technology Cluster are proud to bring you a very special ‘bijou’ event for a very select crowd.

This is a relaxed, informative, no-pitching-allowed event created specifically for those few who have perhaps already toyed with the idea of becoming angel investors, but not quite yet taken the plunge.

Discover the advantages, opportunities and potential pitfalls in an informal setting, from the British Business Bank, the UK British Angels Association, hcr hewitsons, Central Arc Angels and the people who’ve already been through the process.

To request an invitation for this event, please email nina@silverstonetechnologycluster.com.

Please note ticket numbers are very limited.
The link to this event can be found on Silverstone Technology Cluster’s event page here – https://ti.to/silverstone-technology-cluster/bbb-angels-2/with/be-an-angel-invite-request.

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 2 - Visioning & Goal Setting
2024-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

Vulcan Sessions 3 - A.I and Creativity
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Vulcan Sessions 3 – A.I and Creativity
Come along and join us for the third Vulcan Sessions!
This time we have the amazing Jane Mills sharing how teaming up with AI has changed not only the way she sees creativity, but also the profound impact that the breakthroughs in the technology has had on her work.
She will also provide an in-depth insight into how working with the technology has influenced both her creative outlook and output.
Jane will also talk about how it has revealed the realistic promise of a future where humans and super-smart technology work in creative partnership to achieve hitherto unimaginable outcomes.
This is a FREE event! To find out more and to book your tickets visit: The Vulcan Sessions – 3: AI and Creativity

Setting Up For Success - Week 1 - Welcome and Power of Mindset
2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

TMM IRL: Get over yourself and post
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup – TMM IRL: Get over yourself and post – January 18th @ Vulcan Works
This is networking but not as you know it! Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational engaging speakers, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
This AMAZING EVENING WILL INCLUDE….
Speaker: Mel Barfield, Creative Copywriter
Topic: Get Over Yourself And Post
Speaker bio: Part pep-talk, part career-therapy session, Mel Barfield outlines how using stories from your personal life and career can help you build your reputation, grow your network, and attract clients. Mel is a Creative Copywriter, specialising in personality-packed copy. Also a qualified careers advisor, she’s worked as a childminder, shop assistant, local government grunt and event coordinator. Mel brings her own squiggly career perspective to this lively talk that will leave you confident that you’re more interesting than you think.
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas

Book your ticket now at – https://themarketingmeetup.com/events/northampton/

Metro Bank Christmas Networking
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Northampton
Metro Bank Northampton Christmas Networking – @ Metro Bank Abington Street – 14th December 5pm – 8pm

Metro Bank ho-ho-hope you can join them for their Christmas networking in December. Why not enjoy some festive cheer, finger food and drink whilst networking with local professionals and businesses.
Lets celebrate together be merry and network!
To book your place please email: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

Introduction to Successful Bid Writing
2023-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Introduction to Successful Bid Writing – Friday 8th of December 2023 – 9:30am to 12.30pm

Join us at Vulcan Works for an informative and engaging event on Successful Bid Writing. This in-person session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their bid writing skills and increase their chances of winning contracts.
During this event, you will learn how to locate bids and tenders and the essential techniques to determine which ones are right for you. We will discuss collaboration, reputation and calculating your probability of a win.
We will share proven strategies and insider tips to help you craft winning proposals and the process of reviewing, submitting and following up on your bids.
Whether you’re new to bid writing or looking to improve your existing skills, this event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the world of bidding.
Mark your calendars and join us at Vulcan Works for this exciting event. Limited seats are available, so make sure to reserve your spot today!

Business Start-up Funding Awareness
2023-12-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Business Start-up Funding Awareness – Tuesday 5th of December 2023 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Join Barclay’s Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works Northampton to gain insight around the funding landscape in the UK and what that means for you as a start-up business.
Even if you’re not necessarily a start-up business, you’re more than welcome to attend. You’ll hear from the British Business Bank and Innovate UK who will explain the funding landscape in the UK.
Topics to be covered:

Raising Capital
Grants
Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

Refreshments will be provided.
Book your place now!
