Supplier and Demand

Hello all!

The Lab has been doing super; we’ve had some great results this week with lots of interest from many different businesses and people wanting to attend courses.

This week I’ve had my hands full with the Business Start-Up Recruitment Day and the Supplier Showcase. Both events went very well. I am extremely happy that all my hard work has paid off!

Recruitment Day

A lot of people came along to the recruitment day who had previously booked appointments, but we still had people coming in from the Jobcentre querying about our courses, which was a bonus! In the end we had 12 people join our course that very day. I was delighted and my manger was very pleased with my commitment to the cause.

The Supplier Showcase

Our second big event of the week! It was a vibrant and colourful event. All of the businesses on show are based here at the lab or work with us. A variety of businesses from party planners to cake bakers exhibited! A yummy event indeed! It was absolutely manic but it ran very smoothly. We had some very happy business owners that had a brilliant day. Lucky me even got the chance to have some face painting done by the wonderful Amanda Jenner who runs her own business called Just Like My Mummy. You can see for yourself how artistic she is (pictures below). Yes- I kept it on all day… and loved it. Thank you Amanda!

Until next time

J

x

To Finnish the week..

Hi All!

I’ve had a very Finnish week!

Sara has been GREAT! She has helped me to run the Lab efficiently and effectively, we have been very productive! We have constantly been keeping each other on our toes!

She has even updated the boards on the walls so it’s easier for businesses to promote their products and services.

There are a lot of accredited training courses taking place at the moment so if you would like to attend, give me a call and book with us as soon as possible!

Anyway, I will hand you over to the lovely Sara…

Hello there,

My name is Sara and I am 19 years old. I am from Finland and I live in a small town called Hamina.

I study tourism and this is my third and last year, and I am about to Graduate this May and I will be a professional travel counselor.

Maiju and I are staying with a really lovely lady in East Ham. I am really enjoying living in London and am looking forward to exploring more of it. We are going to do some more sightseeing at the weekend, I can’t wait! J

I am enjoying working at the Business Lab and the tasks I’ve been given like talking to customers, keeping the lab tidy, photocopying, and arranging events!

One of the main challenges is the language barrier but I am becoming more and more confident with my English everyday I’m at the lab!

From next week I will be in my official work experience spot over at Thomas Cook, so if you want to see how I’m getting on pop by and book a getaway! Finland it lovely this time of year! J

You say Maiju, we say Helena!

Hi all!

What an interesting week it has been. I have had a talented young lady who has come over from Finland to do some work experience here at the business lab! Her name is Helena and she is working with us for three and a half weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for more from her right here!

Hello!

My name is Maiju. (Called Helena at the Lab, as it is easier to say)

I am 19 years old and from Finland. I am studying business and administration and am going to be completing and graduating at the end of May this year.

I have never been to London before, this is my first time and there is so much to see here. I have only been here a few days but have been out every day of the week. Yesterday my friend Sara and I visited Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, it was huge and I loved it!

The Business Lab is a nice place to be and I am glad I am here to complete my 3 week work experience. All the staff are lovely and have made me feel really comfortable. Everyone is really helpful. I have been working with Jennifer and she has been assisting me and assigning me work.

I have helped with many different tasks, such as photocopying, basic admin, assisting the business advisors with filing and setting up for weekly workshops. I am looking forward to working with the customers, but this week I have been taking a back seat and watching how Jennifer deals with them. The only downside is I struggle a bit with the language barrier but am lucky that I have Jennifer here to help me out.

Speak to you guys very soon!

All the best,

Helena 

  xxx

P.s Don't know anything about Finland? We have over two million saunas!