There’s a great range of free training/events/online seminars below, take a look as there’s something for everyone!
Carbon Emissions – Understanding your businesses carbon footprint to reduce overhead costs – Tuesday 15th November – 2pm to 3pm – Online
Carbon footprints, Net-Zero targets, Carbon Neutral commitments – what do all these phrases mean? Many businesses are keen to reduce their environmental impact, but 69% of SMEs don’t know how to measure the carbon emissions their business produces. You may feel under pressure from stakeholders, customers, tender contracts, or employees to disclose your carbon footprint and show how you are working towards reducing your impact. The GO Low Carbon team will explain where to start and how completing a carbon audit can reduce your overhead costs.
- Debunking phases – Net-Zero vs. Carbon Neutral
- Why measure your carbon footprint?
- Which emissions matter, and what scopes are included?
- How a carbon audit can reduce your overhead costs – typical costs, benefits, and return on investment
Solar Panels – Generating your own green energy for your business – Tuesday 22nd November – 2pm to 3pm – Online
With electricity prices at an all-time high, there’s no wonder that the solar industry has seen a 600% increase in orders in 2022 as businesses look to become more energy independent while also reducing their carbon footprint. With more than 15 years of experience in commercial solar, Ryan Park from GO Low Carbon will answer the common questions businesses ask about solar panels and a wider range of energy-saving or electricity-generating technologies.
- A brief overview of energy-saving and generating technologies available to businesses
- Is solar right for my business?
- What do I need to take into consideration? – design, location, planning
- How much money and carbon will it save?
- Typical costs, benefits, and return on investment
Boosting Your Productivity with Processes and Apps – 6th December – 10am to 1pm – Online
Did you know that the average person spends 13 hours a week looking at and responding to emails? Moreover, if you’re distracted from the task, it takes around 16 minutes to refocus on what you were doing. The Pareto principle argues that 80% of your results come from 20% of your actions. By optimising the way you work, and introducing productivity workflows, it’s possible to achieve more in less time, and avoid those costly distractions.
In this super-productive workshop we will look at some of the most popular productivity hacks and explore the top apps that can make you a productivity ninja, while improving your work/life balance.
By the end of this workshop you will know:
- How to better focus your working time and limit the attention sapping distractions
- Where to find the best apps to support your new, more productive ways of working
- How to create a routine that maximises your working hours
- Examples of popular productivity techniques you can implement straight away
Embedding data protection in your plans for growth – 12th December – 1pm to 4.30pm – Online
A workshop on ensuring that data protection documentation and practices will still be fit for purpose as businesses develop and grow. Each attendee will be guided through their existing policies, procedures and documents to ensure that they will still be compliant with data protection legislation as their business changes. The day will include an interactive project planning exercise that will enable participants to take control of what needs to happen as their business grows rather than coming to data protection as an afterthought.
Content outline:
- Why data protection in your business may need to change as it grows
- Whether your role as a data controller or data processor is going to change
- Necessary changes to documentation and practices
- Making data protection part of all project planning
To book your place on any of the above please email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk
Other training/workshops/events taking place are:
Protect your Intellectual Property – a four part webinar series as part of the UK Export Academy
Businesses create and use intellectual property (IP) all the time. Having the right type of IP protection can create value from your ideas. It can also prevent people copying the names of your products or brands, your inventions, the design or look of your products, and the things you write, make or produce.
In this four-part webinar series the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will show you how managing your IP can strengthen your opportunities to export.
Protecting your brand at home and abroad – Tuesday 8th November – 10am to 11am
Securing your business idea – Tuesday 22nd November – 3pm to 4pm
Commercialising your innovation assets – Friday 2nd December – 10.30am to 11.30am
Resolving infringement disputes and online protection – Wednesday 14th December – 10.30am to 11.30am
To find out more and for registration details click here (link to attached flyer)
Barclays Eagle Lab – networking breakfast – 17th November – 9am to 10.30am
The Bus Station, Bransty Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7XE
Visit the Bus Station for some Breakfast and have a tour of our award winning space, if it’s your first visit.
Meet with some of our residents and other founders from across our ecosystem in a relaxed and friendly environment.
To book click here
Wild and Well Discovery Day – Thursday 17th November – 9.30am to 2.30pm
National Trust – Footprint Patterdale Road Windermere LA23 1NH
Do you wish things could be different?
Future Fixers are teaming up with Ruth Kirk of At Nature’s Pace for a day of self-discovery, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with others and with the natural world, but also to immerse yourself in an exciting journey of self-discovery.
In the peaceful outdoor /indoor setting of The National Trust Footprint Building in Windermere, you will experience two sessions that will gently encourage greater awareness and inner harmony.
Session 1: Adventures in Self-awareness and Personal Effectiveness (with Dave from Future Fixers)
Session 2: Wild Mindfulness and Forest Bathing: explore the healing power of Nature (with Ruth from At Nature’s Pace)
Only £30 per person
To find out more about each session and book your place click here
Department for International Trade UK Export Academy – 10 part series
The UK Export Academy is a free training programme for UK businesses looking to grow their international sales. Brought to you by expert speakers, these export workshops are delivered through a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning.
Discover your export potential, increase your confidence, and upskill your knowledge of overseas sales. Prepare your future export plan, network with like-minded businesses, and take your next steps to international growth.
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 1: Benefits & Barriers to Exporting – 21 November, 10:30 – 11:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 2: International Market Research – 23 November, 14:30 – 15:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 3: Customs Procedures Part 1 – 25 November, 10:30 – 11:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 4: Pricing Strategy and Routes to Market – 28 November, 14:30 – 15:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 5: Customs Procedures Part 2 – 29 November, 10:30 – 11:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 6: Getting Paid – 30 November, 10:30 – 11:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 7: Understanding Incoterms – 2 December, 14:30 – 15:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 8: Export Controls – 5 December, 14:30 – 15:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 9: Selling Services Part 1 – 7 December, 10:30 – 11:30
FOUNDATION COURSE: MODULE 10: Selling Services Part 2 – 8 December, 14:30 – 15:30
FSB Lancashire & Cumbria virtual networking – 23rd November – 9.30am to 10.30am
Mindfulness & Meditation for Life and Business – by James Marquis of James Marquis Psychology Services
In this fast paced age of 24-7 connectivity, Meditation and Mindfulness have become popular relaxation tools to help us switch off and recharge, but how do they actually work? And, how can you make them work for you personally, and for your business? Find out in this short interactive session with Yoga instructor and Psychology guru, James Marquis.
To find out more click here
BAE Systems Lunch and Learn – Environmental Sustainability – 29th November – 12noon – online
As part of BAE Systems Submarines Supply Chain Social Impact Activity, they are hosting a series of online Lunch and Learn workshops. They aim to create an opportunity for BAE Systems Subject Matter Experts to share their expertise and knowledge with other businesses in order to help develop their capability and capacity.
BAE are hosting a free lunch and learn focusing on – the introduction to the concepts of sustainability and corporate net zero programmes.
The purpose of the external lunch and learn is to introduce the concepts of sustainability and corporate net zero programme. The session aims to cover the benefits of setting net zero targets, routes, certification and potential pathways to success. A basic introduction to managing carbon inventories and broader context of sustainability.
To register your interest for this Lunch and Learn please email – supplychain.communicationsteam@baesystems.com
Department for International Trade – Introduction to UK Free Trade Agreements – A masterclass
Twice a month until February – click here to check dates
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, H.M. Government is committed to secure free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries covering 80% of UK trade within 3 years. These will extend the reach for UK businesses worldwide, starting with the US, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand and potential accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
This event aims to provide you with an overview of the key features and benefits these agreements offer. UK businesses with an interest in any of the markets covered by recent agreements and a ready-to-export product or service are invited to join this FTA-focused webinar. As part of DITs recently launched ‘Market Insights’ offer, it will be delivered by their Export Academy Advisory team and repeated twice each month. It covers a variety of subjects from qualifying origin rules for services and goods to the types of support available through DIT.
To register click here
** NEW** Winning Business – 22 November, 10:00 – 12:00
** NEW** Digital Marketing – Masterclass Series: Part 1: Using digital effectively to reach your international audiences – 23 November, 10:00 – 12:00
** NEW** Digital Marketing – Masterclass Series: Part 2: 6 steps to optimise your website for overseas audiences – 1 December, 14:00 – 16:00
** NEW** Digital Marketing – Masterclass Series: Part 3: Top 10 tips to create a leading social media presence – 6 December, 14:00 – 16:00
** NEW** Finance for International Growth – 8 December, 10:30 – 11:30
** NEW** Digital Marketing – Masterclass Series: Part 4: Getting the most from your E-Commerce platforms – 13 December, 10:00 – 12:00
For further details on any of the above sessions click here
Good business drop-in session – 6th December – 9am to 4pm
Mintworks, 124 Highgate, Kendal
Dave Brown of DSB Training and Coaching and Director of Future Fixers, will be giving out FREE COACHING CARDS and demonstrating how to use them effectively with yourself and your staff/colleagues.
PLUS Good business health checks, hot-desking, hot drinks and cake. ALL FREE.
Feel free to drop in anytime between 9am and 4pm.
Cumbria Beyond 2025: Powering Up Leadership and Innovation – 7th December – 9am – 3:30pm
An interactive and collaborative summit where business owners and leaders will come together to find solutions to challenges and explore opportunities for growth and innovation in Cumbria.
Since the last Cumbria Beyond 2025 event, it’s safe to say we are experiencing even more volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Last year’s event highlighted several key priorities including the need for greater collaboration, mentoring for success, closing the generational gaps, encouraging young innovators and entrepreneurs, and understanding opportunities to innovate.
We know from recent research that these priorities are still current for Cumbrian businesses, so we invite you to join us on the 7th of December at The Halston Hotel, Carlisle, to explore together how we can overcome barriers to innovation and seize opportunities for business growth in Cumbria Beyond 2025.
At the November 2021 event delegates made a commitment to bring a young entrepreneur or innovator to the next event. Who will you bring along?
Please follow the link to book places for you and your guest. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cumbria-beyond-2025-powering-up-leadership-and-innovation-registration-460671459737
FSB Lancashire & Cumbria small business meet up – 8th December – 3pm to 4.30pm – online
Join your fellow small business owners to discuss the current challenges and opportunities for businesses, get advice and business updates from FSB and make some new contacts at our regular Small Business Meet-Ups.
Held on second Thursday of each month, this meeting will be hosted by FSB Development Manager for Lancashire and Cumbria, Paul Foster.
Open to all businesses, both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend.
To book your place click here