There are still two webinars taking place before the end of 2025 covering 4 reasons business feels hard right now (and how you can fix it) and tackling workplace harassment: new rules and responsibilities.
We’ve also started to book in training for 2026. We have two leadership focused 2hrs sessions online in January and we’re offering an early bird booking rate until the end of November. There’s also Emergency First Aid at Work running in Carlisle and we’re just finalising Excel in Penrith and a Co Pilot training course – so lots to take advantage of.
4 Reasons business feels hard right now (and how you can fix it) – 8th December – 2pm to 3pm – online - £25 +VAT
In this webinar Rebecca Smith of Box Box Solutions will be talking about the top 4 reasons that business feels hard right now:
• You’re overwhelmed, trying to do too many things, too many ideas, and not enough time
• You get easily distracted, you procrastinate and the things that need to get done, don’t get done
• You’re doubting yourself, business feels stressful, precarious and you feel like you’re on your own with it
• You don’t like sales (you might be avoiding sales)
Rebecca will give some really helpful hints and tips about what you can do to help in all 4 of these areas to bring more structure, and less hustle.
You’ll learn some new skills on how to reduce the feeling of overwhelm you get as a business owner when you’re trying to do too many things at once.
You’ll learn how to be more selective with your activities so you stop spreading yourself so thin, and how to get the best results from your tactics.
You’ll learn how to reduce the distractions and the procrastination, so you can get the things that
need to be done, done.
This webinar is perfect for serviced based business owners but open to anyone wishing to attend.
CHANGE OF DATE: Tackling workplace harassment: new rules, new responsibilities – 11th December – 10am to 12noon – online - £25 +VAT
Employers have additional responsibilities when it comes to preventing sexual harassment at work and Employment Tribunals have the power to award extra compensation if they are not met. This session will cover the extra obligation on employers, the risks of non-compliance and give you the practical steps that you can take to reduce those risks.
The Leadership Mirror: What Do People Really See in You? – 15th January – 10am to 12noon – online - Early bird booking price: £35 +VAT members / £50 +VAT non members
Price: £50 +VAT members / £65 +VAT non members
Most leaders think they’re doing a good job — but leadership isn’t about what you think you project, it’s about how others actually experience you. This highly interactive online workshop invites business owners and leaders to hold up the mirror and take a deeper look at their leadership habits, communication style, and impact.
Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools, you’ll explore the difference between intention and impact, how ego both supports and sabotages, and what you can do to strengthen self-awareness, influence, and credibility.
Expect to leave with a clearer understanding of how you show up as a leader, plus a simple two-step plan to close the gap between how you see yourself and how others see you.
Hear more from Laura here
From Good to Exceptional: Raising Your Own Leadership Bar – 27th January – 10am to 12noon – online - Early bird booking price: £35 +VAT members / £50 +VAT non members
Price: £50 +VAT members / £65 +VAT non members
Being “good” is safe — but exceptional leaders go further. They stretch, adapt, and hold themselves accountable to higher standards. This energising, practical workshop helps experienced business owners and leaders move beyond habit and comfort, using reflection and strategy to raise their leadership bar.
You’ll identify where confidence has slipped into complacency, uncover the small changes that create big shifts, and explore what separates consistent, credible leaders from the rest. Together, we’ll build a simple but powerful three-point action plan to help you drive stronger results, better communication, and lasting impact.
Expect real conversation, interactive reflection, and practical tools you can apply immediately.
Hear more from Laura here
Emergency First Aid at Work – 25th February – 10am to 4pm - Foxy’s Suite, Carlisle United, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LL - £135 +VAT members / £170 +VAT non members
Prepare your team to handle urgent situations with confidence through our Emergency First Aid at Work training course. This essential emergency first aid training provides practical, hands-on experience in basic first aid skills, including CPR, AED use, and managing workplace incidents effectively. As a vital part of your organisation’s emergency response training, this course is perfect for small businesses and low-risk environments. It meets legal requirements and ensures your team is fully prepared to respond to emergencies. Build confidence, enhance workplace safety, and stay compliant with this must-have training for every workplace.
Who’s it for?
Our Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to give you the confidence and capability to handle real-life medical emergencies. You’ll gain a solid foundation in basic first aid skills, from managing wounds and burns to performing CPR and using a defibrillator. This hands-on, practical course goes beyond the theory—providing realistic scenarios and guidance to help you stay calm and take the right action when every second counts. Whether you're in a high-risk workplace or simply want to be prepared, our emergency response training ensures you know exactly what to do in a crisis. It’s an ideal course for nominated first aiders, small business teams, or anyone looking to meet legal health and safety requirements while building the confidence to save a life.
The course covers:
• First aid responsibilities
• Reporting incidents and near misses
• Assessing an incident
• Managing infection
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Performing effective CPR
• Safe use of a defibrillator (AED)
• Treating hypovolaemic shock
• Choking
• Dealing with minor bleeds
• Dealing with minor burns
• Help someone having a seizure
• Treating minor injuries
• Treating anaphylactic shock
We’ll be sending a training survey out before the end of 2025, please take the time to respond to ensure we delivery training of the most benefit. And of course there’s the option of in-house training available to any business.
