Vision 2030: Empowering Women Programme 2018

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Published: Thursday, 10 May 2018 00:00

US2U Consulting is pleased to announce the launch of the 2018 UK-based Empowering Women Programme.

A joint initiative with the Jeddah Chamber, the programme targets profitability growth through business transformation and women empowerment, and is designed to be a dynamic learning opportunity for Saudi female entrepreneurs. It will include practical workshops and work experience to develop skills.

The programme will be commencing on the 10 December and concludes on the 21 December.

For full details please see below:

US2U Consulting - Empowering Women Programme 2018

To book your place on the programme please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Rachel Blackburn on +44 (0) 1603 716852.

Hear Rachel talk about our Empowering Women Programme below!

US2U Consulting Introduce GDPR Data Protection and Privacy Policy 2018

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Published: Monday, 07 May 2018 00:00

In line with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, coming into force 25 May 2018, US2U Consulting has introduced a new Data Protection and Privacy Policy. Access this below:

US2U Consulting Data Protection and Privacy Policy 2018

Happy Birthday to Us!

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Published: Sunday, 01 April 2018 00:00

Sunday 1st April 2018 marks US2U Consulting's 12th Birthday!

As we reflect on 12 years of teamwork, creativity and making a positive difference through our work, we would like to thank all of our clients, suppliers and colleagues for working with us during this time!

Supporting Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia

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Published: Monday, 26 March 2018 00:00

Rachel Blackburn has recently returned from her second visit to Jeddah to develop specific business projects to support the Saudi Crown Prince's Vision 2030.

Specialising in Executive Coaching which complements the knowledge transfer and Saudisation elements of the strategy, Rachel met with several companies from the pharmaceutical, education, finance, food and real estate sectors as well as the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is developing specific project proposals, supported by the UK Department of International Trade.

Exploring the Capital with the London Venture Crawl!

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Published: Thursday, 15 March 2018 00:00

US2U Consulting team member Kerwin Blackburn, currently studying a Master's degree at King's College London, took part in the 2018 London Venture Crawl on Wednesday 14 March.

Involving 200 students from 9 different London universities, the event was aimed to introduced students to London's startup ecosystem, visiting some of its top innovation hubs and workspaces.

Beginning at the Royal Academy of Engineering just off The Mall, the KCL bus, hosted by the King's College London Entrepreneurship Institute, made visits to startup accelerator Wayra, Geovation, Deliveroo and Accenture before the closing event at Plexal, an innovation hub based at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Special Saudi British Joint Business Council Meeting on the Occasion of the Saudi Crown Prince's UK Visit

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Published: Wednesday, 07 March 2018 00:00

Rachel Blackburn was pleased to attend this meeting on 7 March 2018 at the Mayfair Hotel in London on the historic occasion of the Saudi Crown Prince visiting the UK.

This is the first Saudi British Joint Business Council meeting that Rachel has attended since US2U Consulting formally joined the Council last month. It falls in advance of her second trip to Jeddah to develop Executive Coaching business to support the Crown Prince's Vision 2030.

The meeting was attended by Dr Majed Al Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Investment, Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Minister of Economy and Planning, and Ibrahim Al Omar, Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority.

Championing Childline!

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Published: Saturday, 03 March 2018 00:00

US2U Consulting was pleased to support the Childline Ball 2018 in Manchester on Saturday 3 March.

Childline is a charity which provides a free, private and confidential service for children and young people under 19 in the UK who have worries and need help and support.

The ball raised £194,000. This is enough to train 121 Childline Counsellors - a vital element to providing this great service.

Food for Thought at Food Matters Live 2017

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Published: Saturday, 25 November 2017 00:00

US2U Consulting attended the Food Matters Live Exhibition 2017 at ExCeL London on 22 and 23 November in order to learn about the latest trends and innovations within the food and drink sector.

US2U Consulting has enjoyed working with many clients in this sector and we look forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities that will impact this sector in the future.

The exhibition also provided dozens of seminars and conferences about all aspects of food and drink, including a keynote talk featuring celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal. There were also hundreds of food samples on offer, including the much talked-about seaweed pasta (seaweed is predicted to be the next big global food source!).

Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 with the University of East Anglia

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Published: Monday, 20 November 2017 00:00

Rachel Blackburn was pleased to be the first speaker for the new Consulting Society at UEA on Monday 13 November.

Around 30 enthusiastic students attended to learn about US2U Consulting, how Rachel got into the consultancy sector, the pros and cons of running a consultancy business and the key learning points from her career.

The evening started with the launch of the US2U Consulting Positive Difference music track which set the scene regarding some of the services we deliver for clients and also the energy required to be an effective consultant!

Positive Difference Through Positive Music

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Published: Monday, 13 November 2017 00:00

Always looking to do things to engage with different people in different ways, we are pleased to launch our first music track.

This celebrates our brand values including encouraging diversity and being inspirational as it tells you about some of our core HR services.

We have written and produced the track and video featuring Wilstar and Flowzane - two talented artists who have been great to work with.

Please watch and listen below, share with your contacts and let us have your feedback!

We hope you enjoy it!