St Albans News Round Up – October 2020

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Hello there,

There's so much exciting stuff going on for business and pleasure in St Albans, so we've compiled a snapshot all in one place for you.

From health and fitness, to help and support for your business, plus scroll down for upcoming events for business and pleasure in the area.

Take a look and simply click on the relevant links in the categories of interest to you to find out more.

#ShopLocal

 

Brought to you from the TBC St Albans Team

 

P.S.  Do you have news or events to share? Send us your headline and link to stalbans@thebusinessescommunity.com.  Starter or non member? Book your place here

 

 

FAMILY

Lou the midwife offers face-to-face private antenatal classes and appointments. www.louantenatal.com

 

 

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Want to discover the art of breathing and relaxation – join these monthly only sessions with Stacey Landau.

 

Get active and Popdance online – great fun for all ages and abilities

 

Dance2gether Ballroom and Latin tuition for kids and adults all back in the studio, within Nuffield’s safe Covid secure environment. www.dance2gether.co.uk for more info.

 

Moveology have a new garden studio clinic ready for patients by mid November!

 

 

HAIR AND BEAUTY

Arbonne is an ethical vegan, gluten free, chemical free, dairy free brand that has never been tested on animals.

 

Try Eve and Adam's 45mins signature workout facial – exfoliating, invigorating & uplifting

 

 

RETAIL

Louise from Captain Tortue has fashion ideas, outfit suggestions and style tips: join her every Friday at 5pm for “Live at 5”

 

CENTRAL HEATING IN A HUG ALERT: New Custard Cravings sweatshirts out now!

 

Serving shoppers with social distancing measures and health and safety procedures in place to ensure everyone can shop safely at Christopher Place – Stay up to date here @christoph_place.

 

 

HOSPITALITY

Holiday Inn Express St Albans – open for business with some great deals on bedrooms and their boardroom. Email: sarah.lomax@rbhmanagement.com or see their website for details

 

UK Business Buddy can secure NEXT DAY business funding for hospitality venues hit by the 10pm curfew to keep the cash flowing AND reductions in your card payments costs. See details

 

Rothamsted pop-up café is open from this Saturday 3rd October, from 9am-4pm. Why not pop in for a coffee and then complete the Rothamsted walking trail (maps available in the café).

 

 

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Having an understanding of your financial reports puts you in a far stronger position to make better decisions. Know your numbers webinar

 

Mortgage & Protection Business as usual out there from PM Financial

 

 

NETWORKING

Make more connections with Mums UnLtd networking online meetings – First visit free when you quote TBC offer – email debbie@mumsunltd.co.uk for more info.

 

Join The Business Network South Herts on 14th October for some networking and seminar “HOW TO BE YOUR OWN COPYWRITER (and make more money).

 

Join Milk n Bizz for their free event for mums in biz who want to be seen on screen and be found online by their ideal customers. Www.milknbizz.net/virtual-retr…

 

 

BUSINESS SERVICES

DigitalJen have launched a new site devoted to all things apps – www.digitaljenapps.com

 

Optimise your Instagram for business: 1 hour session with Lisa Nichols only £50 – Details & Booking 

 

STANTA can advise anyone who has been made redundant (and there’s no cost!) and wants to start their own business. Email: advice@stanta.co.uk

Madison HR are offering free HR advice sessions of 45 minutes to organisations during the pandemic.

 

Experienced Image Consultant and Executive Coach, Liz Walker, is focused on you. Who doesn’t want to look good, feel good and do good?  Visit styleandconfidence.co.uk

 

Rachel Kepinska-Smith helps business owners fall back in love with marketing their business. Visit rachelks.com to find out how!

 

Herts Chamber launches Entrepreneur Foundation offering a two-year initiative of guidance, training and support!

 

How can VOIP help you work remotely from home? Trio Telecom can help!

 

Amber Mountain are on a mission to make sure everyone has google my business – a great tool for all businesses. Check out their tutorial.

 

Would you like to understand your Competitors online presence better? Darcy Salinger can help.

 

Pocket PA now has a ‘Refer a Friend’ Affiliate module so you can earn money by partnering with them

 

Ruminations from Old Town Hemel – My Mustard blog

 

Redundancy advice for SME Business Leaders – from Colin Lock

 

Businesses on Screen are launching a new ‘Presentation Skills Training‘ service to help you Find Your Flow on camera. Currently being delivered via Zoom!

 

Culture Chameleon have launched their Game Changer programme to help business to reboot, refocus, strengthen and build during these challenging times.

 

Jaxstar Solutions is offering a Business MOT service online via Skype or Zoom to help small businesses to make the last couple months of 2020 amazing! Find out more

 

Wagada Digital Marketing are partnering with Hubspot, to gain greater access to enterprise tools and functionality to further support their clients’ marketing needs. Find out more

 

Macpro Design & Print Ltd. specialise in producing Business Stationery, Marketing Material, Corporate Literature, Brochures, Books, Banners and now Signage! – www.macprodp.com

 

Hummingbird HR have been supporting businesses both locally and nationally with their people during these unprecedented times. Do you need a helping hand?www.hummingbirdsolutions.co.uk

 

Challenging times call for good quality accounting from a trusted provider like Visionary Accountants.

 

Need a logo, an update, or a hand communicating what your business offers – www.thebrandit.co.uk

 

Little Big Ego to here to support your brand story with great images. www.littlebigego.com

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ST ALBANS

8th Oct – Athena Networking

13th Oct – Stepping out into nature with NHS in St Albans

14th Oct – The Business Network South Herts

15th Oct – Jelly co-working and networking

16th Oct – Cappuccino Connections

18th Oct – Wedding Showcase at The Noke

21st Oct – Athena St Albans North

 

FOR DETAILS PLEASE VISIT THE CALENDAR ON THE TBC WEBSITE

 

 

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