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Proud to be an Export Champion

East of England Export Champion 2020 4Col thumbnail2US2U Consulting have been awarded the prestigious title of 2020 Export Champion by the UK Department for International Trade.

This is in recognition of the international work we have done over the last few years, with international projects and trade visits to the likes of Belgium, Ireland, Canada, USA and across the Middle East - along with the insights our teams can share with other businesses looking to export their goods and services. Read more >>>

Kerwin Blackburn

Kerwin Blackburn

  • Kerwin Blackburn Launches 'By Kerwin' Online Art Store

    US2U Consulting Consultant Kerwin Blackburn has launched By Kerwin, an online art store selling prints of his hand-painted acrylic paintings.

    Following a year spent working at a startup in Singapore, Kerwin has returned to the UK and has now developed this artistic hobby of his into an e-commerce site. The site features a wide collection of his paintings, including his latest series of Jackson Pollock-inspired action portraits from the world of music, featuring The Beatles (pictured), Amy Winehouse, Oasis, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Paul Weller, Diana Ross and more. Worldwide shipping is available.

    He recently donated a print to local charity Break at the Norfolk Chamber Christmas Breakfast networking event.

    Browse and shop the collection now at bykerwin.com, and keep an eye out for new releases!

  • Norfolk Chamber Christmas Breakfast 2019 with Break Charity

    Rachel and Kerwin Blackburn attended the Norfolk Chamber Christmas Breakfast networking event 2019 in Norwich on 5th December.

    The festive breakfast event celebrated the Chamber's featured charity, Break, which provides long lasting care and support for children and young people, with seven children's homes across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

    Kerwin donated a print of his handpainted Liam Gallagher acrylic action painting from his new By Kerwin collection, which launched at the end of November. Prints of all paintings can be viewed and purchased at bykerwin.com.

     

  • US2U Consulting duo deliver business advice to Norwich School 'Young Chamber' students - Sponsorship Update

    US2U Consulting Director Rachel Blackburn and her son, US2U team member Kerwin Blackburn visited Norwich School on Wednesday, 28th September to speak to around 50 sixth form business students enrolled on Norwich School's Young Chamber programme for 2022-23 - the entrepreneurial initiative that we are sponsoring for this academic year.

    Norwich School's Young Chamber programme is the year-long scheme that allows students to set up their own businesses and gain valuable real-world entrepreneurial experience alongside their school studies. The programme has been established by Norwich School alongside the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to be the primary sponsors of the programme for the year, and to support the development of the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.

    With the session aimed at providing the students with advice for starting their businesses as they kick off the initiative for the year, Rachel spoke about the importance and practicalities of developing a solid business plan.

    Kerwin then spoke about his own entrepreneurial experience of growing his e-commerce art business, By Kerwin (www.bykerwin.com), sharing with the students the key tips that he has learnt.

    Norwich School Development Director, Jonathan Pearson, reflected, "It was a pleasure hearing you share with our young people your extensive experience and top tips. Your enthusiasm came through so clearly and through such 'gold dust' advice. The kids do not know how lucky they are to have received such a masterclass. They would do well to take such counsel with them into Young Chamber but also into the real world beyond Norwich School."

    We look forward to seeing the progress of these student-run businesses in the coming months! Read Norwich School's write-up of this event on their website here.

    Pictured is Rachel Blackburn alongside Tom White, Norwich School's Head of Economics & Business Enterprise, and Young Chamber Coordinator.

  • US2U Consulting Joins Nelson's Journey to Celebrate Its 25th Birthday

    Describing the occasion as "a glamorous but equally touching night", Rachel Blackburn hosted an US2U Consulting table at the Nelson's Journey 25th Birthday Ball on Saturday 23 September 2023. Founded in 1997, Nelson's Journey has been at the forefront of helping children and young people in Norfolk with their bereavement needs.

    As part of US2U's sustainability policy (read here), we have been proud to have been able to work with Nelson's Journey for over 10 years. To support the amazing work which Nelson's Journey does, US2U Consulting connects the charity with our client network and our employees to also get involved with its initiatives.

    Kerwin Blackburn, an US2U Consulting team member who also has an internationally-renowned art brand, www.bykerwin.com, donated a unique, one-off hand-embellished framed art print as part of the live auction at the Ball.

    Simon Wright (pictured with Rachel), the CEO of Nelson's Journey, expressed his appreciation for Kerwin's donation and extended his gratitude for "US2U's support for Nelson's Journey and young people in Norfolk." As US2U Consulting looks ahead to the future, we remain committed to our partnership with Nelson's Journey as we continue our outreach and sustainability efforts.

  • US2U Meet with the British Consulate General, New York, March 2023

    Kerwin and Rachel Blackburn were pleased to meet Toby Usnik (pictured, left, with Rachel) - Head of Communications at the British Consulate General in New York recently to discuss potential opportunities for our services in the US. Our meeting took place in the iconic location of Grand Central Terminal, New York (pictured below).

    Whilst Toby currently works for the British Consulate General in New York, he has a commercial background and was able to share positive insights into the Executive Coaching market. We are planning our US strategy so please get in touch if you have contacts who would benefit from our services in that part of the world.

    Linked to this story is that the British Department for Business and Trade have asked US2U Consulting to be an Export Champion for the fourth consecutive year. Part of this role is to advise other businesses on their international strategies.

    Our first year of being awarded Export Champion status was 2020 - read about this here.

    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how we can assist with you export strategies.

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