Date: 13th January 2027
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: J36 Conference Centre
Price: Member Rate - £85.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate - £100.00 +VAT
Delivered by: Angela Anthonisz

A practical, energising half-day workshop for small rural and visitor economy businesses in Cumbria that want to grow with confidence. This focused session will help participants spot realistic opportunities, strengthen resilience, and leave with clear next steps they can put into action straight away — without needing a full day away from the business.

Content

• Welcome, introductions and business growth ambitions
• Rural market realities: customers, seasonality and local opportunities
• Practical growth routes: diversification, collaboration and customer spend
• Resilience and efficiency: quick wins for time, costs and resources
• Action planning: each participant defines clear next steps for the next 30–90 days