Where did all the sunshine go? Hopefully this month's eBriefing will be a little light relief from the miserable rain...

In this month's edition, dates have been released for Summer/Autumn events. The popular Assessor Masterclass is back, so if you missed out last time - make sure you reserve your place early!

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CfA release new schedule of events

The Summer/Autumn events schedule has now been released. For those who missed out last time, the Changes to the Business & Administration Standards event is being re-run. Also back, due to popular demand - is the Assessor Masterclass.

Both half-day workshops will run back-to-back, and you have the choice to attend just one, or both on the same day at a discounted rate.

The events will take place at the following locations: London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds and Birmingham.

Click here to read more about the Changes to the Business & Administration event
Click here to read more about the Assessor Masterclass

To book a place please visit the CfA online shop at www.cfa.uk.com/shop_online.html. In line with our environmental policy, we will not be using booking forms. However, you can still select to be invoiced - you do not have to pay by credit card.

For further events information, please contact Sonia Chandnani on 0207 091 9631.

Governance Matters

Governance Matters in Growing Businesses is a brand new publication from the CfA, that provides a guide to SMEs, in all sectors, on how to manage governance issues.

The guide focuses on the issues confronting existing businesses and is a useful handbook for a business owner wishing to explore the benefits of forming a company and establishing a board of directors, or a director who is developing the business. The guide is particularly valuable for anyone who:

	Has been running a company for a few years and is considering the next step
	Needs to develop a more formalised board in the family business
	Is looking for additional sources of capital such as venture capital firms, banks and business angels
	Have executive directors focussed on day-to-day running but not long term strategic issues
	Is looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of board meetings and decision making processes

Governance Matters in Growing Businesses will soon be available to purchase through the CfA Online Shop. In the meantime, for further information, please contact Richard Jane.

forward gets an upgrade

As part of the on-going upgrades to forward ePortfolio PLUS, we are pleased to announce further improvements.

Evidence used to be submitted into the portfolio using a pop-up box which at times proved cumbersome. Now the editing tool has been upgraded to allow changes to be made directly onto the page. Not only is this more covenient and user-friendly but also allows for easier cutting and pasting from other documents.

There are also a number of other subtle changes to the graphics and operations, which are part of a programme of work, to improve the accessibility of the site to users with disabilities.

The ver5.3 upgrade also enables us to provide the ability for candidates and assessors to invite ‘Expert Witnesses’ by email. This means that supervisors and team managers with a vested interest in a candidate’s portfolio, who do not have access to forward ePortfolio PLUS can comment and add evidence. All this can be done with a simple email from within the system.

This upgrade is the first of many this year as part of our ongoing improvements programme. These changes are provided at no additional cost to existing and new users.

For further information, please visit www.cfa.uk.com/forward or contact Richard Jane on 020 7091 9629.

Employer relations update

Rob Jefferson, our Employer Relations Manager, is delighted by the response to last months appeal for Advisors. We now have 18 Advisors and are planning an induction day for 4th July.

There are still positions available and It is not too late to register your interest, so please get in touch to find out more.

Click here to contact Rob Jefferson.

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