BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blackpool Unlimited 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:20260531T024834 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:20260531T024834 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:20260702T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024834 CREATED:20260323T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080050Z UID:12853-1782984600-1782991800@blackpoolunlimited.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR