BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blackpool Unlimited REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260522T144308Z CREATED:20260522T144308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T144308Z UID:12983-1779408000-1789171199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Social Media Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including digital marketing techniques\, developing a business brand and professional profile across social media streams\, building a website and creating a marketing strategy to elevate your business… \nDuration: 16 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nSchedule Commitment: 4 hours per week completes a total of 64 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Lucie Higham – a digital marketing specialist and ex-journalist with over 30 years’ experience. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \nApply here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/social-media-skills-bootcamp-selnet/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Selnet-Logo-Strapline-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260522T143529Z CREATED:20260522T143119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T143529Z UID:12975-1779753600-1786492799@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including customer profiling\, sales psychology\, face-to-face negotiation\, customer retention\, value propositions\, tech-enabled marketing\, and developing a winning mindset… \nDuration: 12 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nAbout the Programme \nThese Skills Bootcamps are designed for enterprising individuals\, self-employed\, business leaders and their staff across Lancashire who are looking to develop their skills and to grow personally and professionally. \nThe programmes are intensive but flexible\, delivered online\, and focused on practical\, real-world skills\, including: \n\nDeveloping a clear value proposition and winning new business\nBuilding and executing effective marketing strategies\nUsing social media to increase visibility and engagement\nCreating actionable plans to support business growth\n\nEach programme also offers opportunities to connect with like-minded people and access ongoing support beyond the training. \nSchedule Commitment: 2 x 3-hour sessions per week completes a total of 72 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Led by Thomas Jardine & Co – experienced leadership\, sales and marketing specialists helping independent businesses turn strategy into action. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \napply here. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/sales-and-marketing-skills-bootcamp-selnet/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Selnet-Logo-Strapline-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000 DTSTAMP:20260629T143119Z CREATED:20260616T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143119Z UID:13061-1784190600-1784197800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network Event - Business in the Community DESCRIPTION:Join our next RBN Network Meeting\n\nDate: 16th July 2026\nTimings: 8.30am arrival\, for a 9.00am start\nVenue: Stanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ\n\nEnergy efficiency\, cost and running a resilient business. \nFor many businesses\, sustainability is no longer just about climate targets. It’s about rising energy costs\, efficiency\, and how to run a tighter\, more resilient operation. Across the Fylde Coast\, we’re seeing more organisations look at how they use energy\, where they can reduce waste\, and how small changes can deliver real commercial benefits. \nAt the next Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network event\, we’ll focus on what that looks like in practice\, and hear real examples from local organisations. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nSteve Williams\, MD of Force Technology\, who are identifying opportunities to significantly reduce energy use and costs by improving efficiency\nMichael Dugdale\, MD\, Trident Utilities. Michael will share practical energy efficiency insights from across a range of businesses\, highlighting simple opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance\nGeorgia Thomas and Helen Spinks-Dear from Blackpool Council’s sustainability team\, sharing how support for businesses is evolving locally\, and how organisations can help shape what comes next\nJohn Robb (Keynote Speaker)\, bringing a different perspective on how behaviour\, culture and skills all play a role in driving change\n\nJohn is a Blackpool born musician\, author and journalist\, best known as frontman of post-punk band The Membranes and punk band Goldblade\, as well as founder of the influential music and culture platform Louder Than War. Over a 40+ year career\, he has written extensively on music and culture and was the first journalist to interview Nirvana. \nAlongside his cultural work\, John is also co‑founder of the Green Britain Academy\, helping develop skills and opportunities for the UK’s low‑carbon future\, bringing a unique perspective on how creativity\, culture and behaviour can drive sustainable change. \nWhether you’re already taking action or just starting to explore this space\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how sustainability and commercial performance increasingly go hand in hand. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nBook here \n\n\nLocation\nStanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/fylde-coast-responsible-business-network-event-07/ LOCATION:Blackpool Football Club\, Bloomfield Rd\, Seasiders Way\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1JJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FCRBN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144345Z CREATED:20260706T142607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144345Z UID:13084-1784628000-1784638800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Startup Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Pre-Starts and Early Stage businesses (less than 12 months trading)\nThis workshop will cover all the essentials of starting a business – whether you’re planning to start a business\, or have already done so\, but now feel you skipped past some of the important stuff such as: \n\n\n\nBusiness structures (sole trader\, limited company\, CIC etc)\nLegalities (insurance\, licencing\, etc)\nFinancial compliance (tax returns\, self-assessment\, bookkeeping)\nBusiness and budget planning\nPersonal survival – how will you afford to live before it makes money?\nFunding – do you need to borrow money?\nHow will you reach your market (sales / marketing etc)\n\n\n\nLight lunch and refreshments are included. \n\nPlease Book Here\n\n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/startup-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson\, 150-158 Church St\, Blackpool\, FY1 3PS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144847Z CREATED:20260706T144820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144847Z UID:13107-1785142800-1785157200@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Understanding SEO and its role in 2026 DESCRIPTION:Covering the fundamentals of SEO (more details to follow) \n\nPlease Book Here\n\n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/understanding-seo-and-its-role-in-2026/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T145206Z CREATED:20260706T145133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145206Z UID:13110-1785319200-1785330000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Meta Ads with Nikki Hesford DESCRIPTION:Pre Requisites for attendance:\n\n\n\nyou must either be running Facebook Ads or have a plausible intention of running them within the next 3 months\nYou must have an ads budget to run ads with (minimum £100 per month)\n\n\n\nThis session with Nikki is a practical and hands on\, immersive session that will show you how to run effective ads by yourself – even if you use an agency or a third party\, you will be better equipped to understand what you are outsourcing. \nWe will be covering: \n\n\n\nNavigating Business Suite\, including Ad account creation and onboarding clients if you are an agency\nCompliance and best practices to stay safe\nThe principles of ads and types of ads\nAudience types and retargeting (including Pixel use)\nCopywriting and why some ads perform badly\nLive step by step set up of a simple Lead Gen ad campaign\n\n\n\n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/meta-ads-with-nikki-hesford/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T154905Z CREATED:20260706T154905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T154905Z UID:13114-1785837600-1785848400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Early-stage businesses or businesses with basic digital knowledge\nThis workshop will cover all the essentials of Digital Marketing\, it is assumed that you have only basic knowledge of how to manage these: \n\n\n\nWebsites – how to go about creating one\, the costs of a website\, ongoing costs\, what you need to know to have a good website\nSocial media – an overview of the different platforms and whether you need a presence  as well as a run down of pages\, profiles\, groups\nSEO: how do people find your website once you have built it?\nPad Ads\, email\, and content – a brief introduction to other areas of marketing you may want to consider\n\n\n\nThis session includes a light lunch and refreshments. \n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/digital-marketing-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson\, 150-158 Church St\, Blackpool\, FY1 3PS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T155105Z CREATED:20260706T155105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155105Z UID:13117-1786010400-1786017600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:How to use AI for productivity gains – Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or scale up businesses\nThis online session is part of a 2-part series\, where the first session is designed to help you identify processes in your business that could use AI to be more productive. It will be covering a handful of the most common labour-intensive tasks you have in your business every day\, while they won’t all apply to each business\, it has been designed that each business should be able to identify at least 1-2 opportunities to save time\, and money. \nThis session will be followed by the practical\, in-person session on implementation and training Ai agents to execute the time savings you’ve identified. \n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/how-to-use-ai-for-productivity-gains-part-1/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T160104Z CREATED:20260706T155326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160104Z UID:13119-1786442400-1786449600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Financial Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Pre-start or early-stage businesses\nThis workshop will cover all the financial management of your new business \n\n\n\nWhat accounts you need to file and when\nWhat taxes you need to pay and when\nHow you manage your basic bookkeeping\nCashflow planning and forecasting\nHow to pay yourself (legally)\nHow to make sure you don’t run out of money\n\n\n\n\nPlease Book Here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/financial-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson\, 150-158 Church St\, Blackpool\, FY1 3PS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T160028Z CREATED:20260706T160028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160028Z UID:13121-1786528800-1786539600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Advanced Social Media & Content Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth and Scale Up businesses who are already managing social media pages competently\nThis workshop is for business owners and marketers wanting to take their skills to the next level beyond simply posting content to their pages: \n\nUnderstanding what the algorithm wants from you\nGrowing your audience and measuring impact\nMonetisation of your pages and audiences\nCreating scroll-stopping content and Reels\nWhat’s new in 2026\n\nThis session includes a light lunch and refreshments. \n\nPlease Book Here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/advanced-social-media-content-workshop/ LOCATION:Wyre Civic Centre\, Poulton-le-Fylde\,\, FY6 7UP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T160254Z CREATED:20260706T160254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160254Z UID:13124-1787047200-1787058000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Systems for scaling masterclass with Nikki Hesford DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or Scale up businesses\nThis session is designed for growing businesses\, who want to scale\, are demonstrating growth but feel that they are either: \n\n\n\nBusy fools: always busy but this isn’t reflecting in the profits / personal earnings\nAlways ‘in’ the business: you fear taking a holiday\, and when you do\, your phone is glued to your fingertips\nExhausted from firefighting: one problem after another\, unhappy clients\, projects derailed\, staff member issues\n\n\n\nIf one or more of the above applies to you\, this session is a must. It’s a practical\, no-nonsense attack on the biggest areas in your business relating to sales\, people and money. You will leave with a better grasp\, an understanding of how to create systems\, and a clear vision of how to get more personal benefit from your business. \nThis is not a ‘motivational’ session\, it’s about attacking common problems with real systems. \n\nPlease Book Here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/systems-for-scaling-masterclass-with-nikki-hesford/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260619T134128Z CREATED:20260619T134128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T134128Z UID:12911-1790812800-1790899199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Putting women at the Centre of the Supply Chain - SheChain Live DESCRIPTION:Karen Millen OBE to Join SheChain Live for Exclusive Fireside Chat  \nOne of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs\, Karen Millen OBE\, will join SheChain Live for an exclusive fireside chat\, sharing insights from the journey that transformed a £100 investment into one of the world’s most recognisable fashion brands. \nTaking place on Thursday 1 October at the Winter Gardens Blackpool\, SheChain Live brings together business owners\, buyers\, procurement specialists and industry leaders to help women-led businesses access new routes to market\, valuable connections and opportunities for growth. \nStarting with a £100 loan and a determination to create beautifully made clothing for women\, Karen built the Karen Millen brand into an international fashion business with stores across the world. Her career has also included significant challenges\, setbacks and reinvention\, making her one of the UK’s most respected voices on resilience\, leadership and entrepreneurship. \nDuring the fireside chat\, Karen will share lessons from building a global brand\, navigating business challenges and creating success on her own terms. The conversation will explore the realities of entrepreneurship\, the decisions that shaped her career and the resilience required to build and sustain a successful business. \nKaren Millen said “I’m delighted to be joining SheChain Live and the Enterprise Vision Awards. Throughout my career I’ve learned that success is rarely a straight line\, and I’m looking forward to sharing the lessons\, challenges and opportunities that have shaped my journey in business. I hope attendees leave feeling inspired to take the next step towards building something meaningful of their own.” \nCoral Horn\, Founder of SheChain Live and the Enterprise Vision Awards\, said “Karen’s journey proves what’s possible when ambition is matched with opportunity. Too many women have the ideas\, capability and determination to grow but still struggle to access the networks\, relationships and commercial opportunities that help businesses scale. That’s exactly why we created SheChain Live. We’re delighted that Karen is joining us for what promises to be an honest and inspiring conversation. Her story isn’t just about success; it’s about resilience\, reinvention and continuing to move forward when challenges arise. Those are lessons that resonate with entrepreneurs at every stage of business. SheChain Live is about more than inspiration. It’s about creating practical opportunities for women-led businesses to connect with buyers\, procurement professionals\, partners and decision makers who can help unlock growth.” \nSheChain Live forms part of a wider movement to help increase opportunities for women-led businesses and support greater participation in supply chains\, procurement and business growth. \nThe Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship found that up to £250 billion could be added to the UK economy if women started and scaled businesses at the same rate as men. Yet many women still report barriers to accessing investment\, procurement opportunities\, strategic networks and routes to growth. \nMore than an event\, SheChain Live is a platform for opportunity. Bringing together buyers\, procurement professionals\, partners and industry leaders\, attendees will gain practical knowledge\, valuable connections and expert insight to help grow their businesses. The programme includes expert speakers\, practical workshops and opportunities to connect\, with sessions from organisations including WEConnect International and ITV’s Confidence on Camera programme. Designed to inspire action as well as ambition\, SheChain Live aims to help women-led businesses discover new routes to market\, unlock opportunities and take their next step with confidence. \nThe event takes place the day before the Enterprise Vision Awards\, the UK’s largest celebration of women in business\, creating two days dedicated to inspiration\, opportunity\, growth and recognition. \nFor more information and tickets URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/putting-women-at-the-centre-of-the-supply-chain-shechain-live/ LOCATION:Winter Gardens\, Winter Gardens\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1AA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KAREN-MILLEN_THE-POTTERY-SheChain-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260324T150529Z CREATED:20260324T150358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T150529Z UID:12856-1790964000-1790964000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Enterprising Vision Awards 2026 - Celebrating Women in Business Awards DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for women in business awards in the UK\, the Enterprise Vision Awards are the UK’s largest and most established platform celebrating female entrepreneurship\, leadership and impact. \nCelebrating Women in Business Across the UK \nChampioning women building and growing businesses across the UK’s high-growth sectors\, from tech and finance to creative industries and clean energy. \nThe UK’s largest celebration of women in business \nThe Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) recognise\, connect and champion women building outstanding businesses across the UK. \nThe EVAS champion women who are building\, growing and leading businesses across every sector of the UK economy. Business awards with credibility\, community and real-world impact. \nEnter the 2026 Awards \nNominate A Woman \nMore than an awards ceremony \nThe EVAS is a national platform for visibility\, confidence and opportunity. \nEach year\, we recognise women whose businesses demonstrate growth\, leadership and impact\, whether that’s through scale\, innovation\, influence or purpose. \nFrom early-stage founders to high-growth enterprises\, from social ventures to businesses turning over millions\, the EVAS celebrates success in all its forms. \nLearn more about the EVAS \nWho the EVAS is for \nThe EVAS celebrate women driving growth and innovation across industries throughout the UK\, including key sectors such as digital\, life sciences\, creative industries and professional services. \nThe EVAS is for women who are building and growing businesses\, leading with purpose and driving change in their sectors and communities. \nIt’s for women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey\, from first steps to scale\, and for Not-For-Profit organisations using enterprise to create lasting impact. \nIt’s also for the supporters\, partners and champions who believe in the power of women in business and want to see them recognised properly. \nIf you’re building something meaningful\, the EVAS is for you. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/enterprising-vision-awards-2026-celebrating-women-in-business/ LOCATION:Winter Gardens\, Winter Gardens\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1AA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR