We’ve some great free training/seminars coming up through Cumbria Business Growth Hub and we’ll be looking to add more over the coming months! Full details on the below sessions can be found on our website here.
Modern day slavery lunch and learn with BAE Systems – 26th April 12noon to 1pm – online delivery
This Lunch and Learn will outline the size and scope of the problem across the world, the local aspects and the things that responsible businesses may wish to consider looking out for in their supplier base. The aim of this presentation is to encourage you to think about Modern Day Slavery as a topic, with the aim of encouraging you to seek further information from professional sources.
Better Business Bootcamp – Learn how the People, Planet, Profit model can help you grow a more sustainable/successful business – 26th April, 3rd May, 10th May & 17th May 1pm to 4pm – online delivery
A 4 Session workshop series covering: what is ‘good’ business and what does ‘good’ business mean for you, reducing your carbon footprint, caring for people and planet and more.
Meet the Regulators (Food & Drink emphasis) with Trading Standards, Environmental Health & Licencing – 28th April 10am to 12noon – online delivery
Join Cumbria Business Growth Hub alongside 3 local authority regulators; Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Licensing to hear more about their roles and remit and how they can support your food & drink business.
How to add value to your business through branding with Creative Hutch – 11th May – 10am to 11am – online delivery
In this session, we’ll walk you through simple steps to learn how to build brand perception in the right way. We’ll guide you through the key pieces you need to start to develop a strong strategy by looking at the difference between brand and branding, your brand goals, your why, your Vision, Mission, Values, brand positioning, brand message and how to write your brand story and finally your logo and visual identity.
Green/low carbon introduction with Electricity NW, Eco I NW and Cumbria Action for Sustainability – 17th May 1pm to 2.30pm – online delivery
A joint session to find out more about the green/low carbon support on offer to Cumbrian businesses.
Finance training with Dodd & Co – 26th May or 25th Oct 9.30am to 12.30pm – online delivery
Gain a basic understanding of the most common financial issues relevant to small business entities and companies. This session will focus discussion on general record keeping and discussion of current MTD regulations, calculating profits and considering allowable expenses, thinking about VAT – why and when to register, taking on employees – additional responsibilities of the business owner, taxing business profits – important dates and deadlines.
Food & Drink Spring Expo – 19th May 10am to 4pm – Rheged
Join Cumbria Business Growth Hub for a day of food and drink workshops as well as the chance to hear from those who have taken the plunge and either launched or developed a food & drink business. There’s also space for 8 – 12 stands so if anyone wishes to promote themselves and their products, please let us know.
Top 9.5 employment tips with Burnetts Solicitors – 7th June 10am to 11.30am – online delivery
Getting contracts and policies wrong at the first stage can lead to time-consuming problem solving and litigation at a later stage. This session will address issues such as the importance of fitting the right contract to the right job, why policies and procedures in relation to equal opportunities, social media and data protection are key and how to avoid expensive Employment Tribunal claims.
Geoff Ramm Celebrity Service – 19th June 12noon to 4pm – Carlisle Racecourse
Geoff Ramm will be returning to Cumbria once again to share the stories, techniques and ideas to inspire you and your business to provide a greater service experience that will help you attract and keep repeat customers. Included in this 3-hour masterclass will be his unique keynote stories alongside the award winning interactive ‘120’ sessions, where you will create the ideas ‘live’ in the room! From standing out from your competitors in Covid times, to responding to enquiries the competition have never thought of, to creating a first impression that will have clients sharing your ideas across social media.
To book a place on any of these sessions, please email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk. Eligibility criteria do apply.