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Final chance to book

We’ve got a few fully funded training courses remaining for businesses in the Cumberland Council area (old Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland areas).

Communicating Impact: Designing a High Impact Response in Bids and Tenders

Date: Monday 25th November 2024
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Online

Delivered by Claire Louise Chapman, The Shared Value Business Ltd

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understanding the key elements of a high-quality social response in a tender document
  2. A structure for communicating project social impact, including clear articulation of objectives and the pathway and measurables to achieve objectives
  3. Understanding government Social Value Principles as a foundation for developing Social Impact within projects

Training Content:

  1. Provision of a clear process to ensure clarity of structure and relevance of responses. Use of bid examples throughout to ensure this is a practical rather than theoretical session
  2. Understanding the importance of policy context using practical examples, including (but not restricted to) nuclear and health sector as key Cumbrian sectors requiring social value commitments
  3. Understanding socio-economic data, how to obtain this and use it within a response to determine appropriate impact commitments
  4. Provision of a structure to ensure commitments are high impact, i.e. are specific, measurable, deliverable and accountable

Understanding Your Why, Income Goals, and Cash Flow

Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Price: Fully funded by Cumberland Council

Venue: Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, 3rd Floor Broadacre House, 16-20 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA

Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join this workshop designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey. This engaging three-hour session will help you uncover the deeper motivation behind your business idea, set achievable income goals, and get a firm grasp on managing your cash flow. Working with the Thomas Jardine & Co’s team you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to navigate the financial aspects of starting a business.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and receive tailored guidance from experienced facilitators. If you’re taking the first real steps to establish your venture, this workshop will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed. Secure your spot today and start building a solid foundation for your business’s financial health and long-term growth.


Early Resolution – building relationships

Date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Price: Fully funded for eligible businesses

Venue: The Guild, 5 Abbey Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TX

A one day programme which is focused on understanding self and others, using a number of models and practical examples to improve self awareness, empathy and actions to support early resolution conversations and actions. Building confidence to enable clarity of message delivered with compassion.

We explore transactional analysis, trauma informed and other models to understand our behaviours and that of others, with opportunities to build stronger connections.

We trial the use of a coaching approach to solution focused conversations and actions.

We dive deep into techniques to improve own awareness and ability to move forward with early resolution techniques.


How to manage inventory, track costs and price your product

Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Online

  • Identifying the difference between cost of goods/services sold and overheads
  • How to track your cost of goods/services sold
  • Pricing your product/service accordingly
  • If applicable, how to offer bulk sale pricing ensuring a manageable margin
  • How to manage inventory

This training is only for Food & Drink businesses and local producers/manufacturers

To book your place on any of the above just email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk

Businesses in the Westmorland & Furness area are welcome to attend for a small fee of £20 +VAT.