About the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Friday 1 November – 15 November
Fridays, 9.30am – 1.30pm
IW Chamber members – Early bird offer £250+vat
Normal price £299+vat

Hera Creative Design’s “Introduction to Social Media for Business” is a 12-hour comprehensive training course designed to empower businesses with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s digital landscape.

Delivered over three sessions, the course underscores the critical importance of social media in business success. With 4.2 billion active users worldwide and 73% of marketers believing that social media has been effective for their business, mastering these platforms is essential. Participants will gain valuable insights into leveraging key social media platforms, developing strategic content, and utilising analytics to drive growth and engagement.

This training ensures that businesses can effectively harness the power of social media to help achieve their marketing and branding goals.

By the end of the course, businesses will have a well-rounded understanding of how to strategically leverage these platforms to drive engagement, build brand awareness, and achieve their marketing objectives.

This course is delivered by Hera Creative Design

Friday 8 November 2024
The Seaview Hotel
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18  per person
Non-Members – £36 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Seaview Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Please click here to book your place.

Thursday 14 November 2024
Isle of Wight College, Newport
11.30am – 2.00pm
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person

Get the inside track on the UK economy from the Bank of England, as we welcome guest speaker Florence Hubert for our annual IW Chamber briefing. Florence will outline projections for economic growth and inflation as well as taking questions from members. Make the most of this exclusive opportunity to hear expert insight into economic policy at the UK’s central bank. Our 2 course lunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.

Please click here to book your place

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Wednesday 20 November 2024
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Our regular Coffee & Cake networking session at Caffe Isola goes festive! Join us for afternoon networking with a mince pie. It’s a superb way to meet other members informally, in the great setting of Chamber patrons Caffe Isola.  If you’re new to networking, it’s a brilliant way to get started and promote your business.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Friday 22 November 2024
CutLaserCut, The ‘Green Hangar’ Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown
10.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – FREE

Learn about the wonders of laser cutting and CNC engineering on this exclusive IW Chamber member tour. From small one-off B2C projects to large B2B designs and production runs, locally and internationally, CutLaserCut can make your ideas! Email them your artwork by Thursday 21 November and they can laser your design while you watch.

Please click here to book your place.

Wednesday 27 November 2024
The Garlic Farm
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person

An ideal opportunity for informal networking in the great setting of The Garlic Farm. It’s a smaller alternative to our breakfast event – join us for brunch, with a capacity for 30 people. If you’re new to networking or prefer smaller events, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people.

Please click here to book your place.