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SUMMARY:Leadership and People Management with Blackpool Growth Business Academy
DESCRIPTION:Most training of this sort is several days / week / months – it’s not easy to find free\, 1 day\, interactive leadership training for growth and scale up businesses. \nIf you found yourself being a leader… managing people\, purely because its your own business and not because you qualified and then someone gave you the job – then this is for you. This session will understand the personality types within your organisation\, and look at how you communicate effectively\, avoid and resolve conflict and have difficult conversations with ease. \nThis session is in person at Peel House 10am until 2pm and is for scaling businesses with AT LEAST 2 employees.  \nDuring this session you will learn: \n\nThe different between a leader and a manager\nDifferent management styles and understanding what your own is (and how you can adapt it in different situations or for different personalities to get the best out of people)\nGetting the best performance out of your team and what attributes are important / less important\nHandling difficult conversations\, conflict and dispute resolution with employees and stakeholders\n\nThis is a collaborative\, hand on\, high level leadership coaching session delivered by John Woodruffe of Turnkey Solutions\, a highly sought after specialist in leadership\, lean and Six Sigma Blackbelt \nBook your place here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/leadership-and-people-management-with-blackpool-growth-business-academy-2/
LOCATION:Peel House
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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. \nBook your place here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/systems-for-scaling-masterclass-with-nikki-hesford/
LOCATION:Peel House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T145541Z
CREATED:20260717T103615Z
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SUMMARY:Training AI Agents and Creating Automations - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Growth or Scale up businesses\nThis is the second session in the two-part series\, with the first identifying Ai opportunities and this one in how to implement these changes: \n\nHow to train Ai agents\nHow to create automations and workflows\n\nThis is a practical session\, and you should have attended Part 1 as we need to know ahead of this session which processes / opportunities you want to work on. \nLunch is provided. \nPlease note: This session is limited to 10 people\, sorry we can only allow one person per business for this session to enable Nicola to be able to help everyone \nBook your place here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/training-ai-agents-and-creating-automations/
LOCATION:The Robinson
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T145449Z
CREATED:20260706T160028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145449Z
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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. \nBook your place here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/advanced-social-media-content-workshop/
LOCATION:Wyre Civic Centre\, Poulton-le-Fylde\,\, FY6 7UP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T145401Z
CREATED:20260706T155326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145401Z
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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\nBook your place here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/financial-workshop/
LOCATION:The Robinson
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T154905Z
CREATED:20260706T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T154905Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T145206Z
CREATED:20260706T145133Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143119Z
CREATED:20260616T142613Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T090000
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UID:13057-1783582200-1783587600@blackpoolunlimited.com
SUMMARY:Lancashire Economic Breakfast - NW Lancs CoC
DESCRIPTION:Get the insights you need to make confident business decisions for the next quarter\, and beyond\, at Lancashire’s premier economic breakfast event. \nSponsored by Brabners\, we’ll help you understand what’s coming next for the Lancashire economy\, and how the county performed the last quarter\, as we exclusively reveal the latest results of the Chamber’s powerful Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). \nAs an attendee\, you’ll be joined by fellow MDs\, directors\, finance professionals and decision makers from across the county. \nWith innovation and change high on the boardroom agenda and market conditions shifting rapidly\, businesses are under growing pressure to respond strategically\, strengthen resilience\, improve performance and unlock new opportunities for growth. \nExclusively\, our host\, the BBC’s Mike Stevens\, will conduct a fireside chat with Iain Minton\, Technology Capability Delivery Director at BAE Systems. \nTaking place in the equisite ‘Garden Room’ at Ribby Hall Village\, itself a leading innovator in the leisure industry\, the event promises to unmissable in your summer calendar. \nOur guest panel for the July event includes: \n\nA representative from sponsors Brabners\nIan Minton – BAE Systems\nA representative from hosts Ribby Hall Village\nJane Dalton – Groundswell Innovation\n\nWe’ll be serving a light breakfast and be providing guests with an opportunity to strategically network with professionals from all corners of the county. \nAs always\, places are limited\, so we encourage you to secure your place early\, to avoid disappointment. \n\nBook your place \nVenue:\nRibby Hall\nRibby Road\nKirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/lancashire-economic-breakfast-nw-lancs-coc/
LOCATION:Ribby Hall Ribby Road Kirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T080050Z
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SUMMARY:How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business - University of Lancashire
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session to get a clearer understanding of cyber risks and what steps to take. \n\n\nThis spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nAll events are open to SMEs\, start-ups\, founders and professionals interested in business growth and innovation. \nGROW: How Hackers Target SMEs – and How to Protect Your Business \nCyber attacks increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses. In this interactive session delivered in partnership with Seriun\, participants will explore real examples of cyber breaches affecting SMEs and understand how these attacks occur. \nThe event will include a live ethical hacking demonstration\, practical security guidance and an interactive workshop to help businesses prioritise the most important cyber security actions for their organisation. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of cyber risks and practical steps they can take to strengthen their organisation’s resilience. \nBook here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/how-hackers-target-smes-and-how-to-protect-your-business-uclan/
LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026: Building a High-Performance Culture - University of Lancashire
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nBuilding a High-Performance Culture \nOrganisational culture plays a critical role in business performance\, employee engagement and long-term growth. \nThis workshop\, led by Keith McMurtrie (To the Summit\,) explores how leaders can shape culture intentionally\, create strong team alignment and build environments where people perform at their best. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into leadership behaviours\, communication approaches and organisational practices that support high-performing teams. \nDesigned for business leaders and managers. \n\n\nBook here
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/spring-2026-building-a-high-performance-culture-uclan/
LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
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UID:12880-1780444800-1780531199@blackpoolunlimited.com
SUMMARY:Good for Growth: B Corp Fest: a business festival like no other
DESCRIPTION:The future of business will belong to companies that grow with purpose.\nGood for Growth – B Corp Fest is where founders\, CEOs and business leaders come together to explore how purpose-led companies are driving sustainable growth\, building stronger cultures and creating lasting impact. \nThis is not a traditional conference. It’s an immersive\, high-energy experience designed to challenge thinking\, spark ideas and connect leaders who want to build better businesses. We invite you to step out of the sterile boardroom and into a living laboratory of conscious business. \nIf you believe business can be a force for good and a powerful driver of growth\, this is the room you want to be in. \nBook your place and join the leaders shaping the future of responsible business. \n\n\n\nWhy attend Good for Growth?\nYou will leave with: \nFresh thinking on business growth \nHear from founders and leaders who are proving that purpose and performance go hand in hand. \nPractical ideas you can implement \nReal insights from businesses embedding sustainability\, culture and purpose into strategy. \nMeaningful connections \nMeet like-minded leaders who care about building successful businesses that also create positive change. \nInspiration and energy \nStep away from the day-to-day and into an environment designed to stimulate creativity and new perspectives. \nClarity on the future of responsible business \nWhether you are a B Corp\, exploring certification\, or simply interested in purpose-led growth\, this event will help you understand where business is heading. \nWho should attend?\nGood for Growth is designed for: \n\nFounders and CEOs\nSenior leaders and decision makers\nPurpose-led businesses\nB Corp companies and those exploring certification\nSustainability\, culture and people leaders\nOrganisations wanting to grow while creating positive impact\n\nBook Here 
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/good-for-growth-b-corp-fest/
LOCATION:The Wellbeing Farm
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260522T143529Z
CREATED:20260522T143119Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T081325Z
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SUMMARY:Business Breakfast Showcase - University of Lancashire
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session specifically for businesses to get an opportunity to explore how collaboration\, innovation\, and funding can support your growth. \n\nOn the day\, you will: \n\nGain insight into grants and funding opportunities available to support business innovation\, growth\, and R&D\nExplore the Engineering and Innovation Centre (EIC) and see first-hand the cutting-edge facilities and capabilities available\nLearn how to access talent\, skills\, and technical expertise to support your business challenges\nConnect with academics\, industry experts\, and like-minded businesses\nDiscover the range of work currently taking place\, including research\, industry collaboration\, and innovation projects\nTake part in discussions around emerging trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within the sector\nLearn how to work with the university\n\nThis is more than just a showcase; it’s an opportunity to: \n\nIdentify practical ways to access support and funding for your business\nExplore collaborative opportunities that can accelerate innovation\nUnderstand how universities can act as a strategic partner in solving real-world engineering and manufacturing challenges\nBuild valuable connections that could lead to future projects\, partnerships\, and growth opportunities\n\nWhether you are looking to innovate\, scale\, access funding\, or simply stay ahead of developments in the sector\, this event will provide real\, tangible value for your business. \nBreakfast and refreshments:  Will be provided. \nYou can register your place using the link below:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rke-festival-day-5-advanced-engineering-and-manufacturing-tickets-1984616211513
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/business-breakfast-showcase-university-of-lancashire/
LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260522T144308Z
CREATED:20260522T144308Z
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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
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SUMMARY:Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Breakfast Networking Event - University of Lancashire
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for the next Business Breakfast Networking Event \nSMEs are invited to join us for an inspiring breakfast event designed to empower SMEs with practical tools\, insights\, and opportunities to grow and innovate. \nWe are delighted to welcome Celia Gaze\, founder of The Wellbeing Farm and University of Lancashire Entrepreneur in Residence\, as our guest speaker. \nCelia will explore sustainability in business\, drawing on her experience of transforming a rundown Lancashire hill farm into one of the UK’s best known sustainable events venues. She will show how sustainability has been a driver of growth\, resilience and commercial success. \nThis session will focus on the practical business benefits for SMEs\, including improved competitiveness\, a stronger reputation and greater success in securing contracts\, tenders and bids where sustainability credentials are increasingly expected. Celia will share realistic\, low cost actions and easy wins that smaller businesses can implement to improve both sustainability and profitability. \nWe do hope you are able to join us and 50+ SME Centre members\, as we aim to pave the way for a brighter future for you and your business. \nContact us: sme@lancashire.ac.uk \nBook here\nJoin the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development\, membership is free! \n 
URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/centre-for-sme-enterprise-development-business-breakfast-networking-event-uclan-05/
LOCATION:Media Factory\, UCLan\, UCLan Preston\, Preston\, PR1 2HE
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