Events

From protection to valuation: Using IP to drive international growth

Learn how strategic IP drives valuation, investment, and global growth.

From FTA to market entry: Navigating India's food and drink opportunity

Discover how the UK-India FTA, India's booming premium food market, and rapidly growing quick-commerce channels are creating new opportunities for UK brands.

Sorted from the Start

Get your business finances sorted from the start. Learn how to set up your books, manage cash flow and keep your finances stress-free before launching your new venture. Available to Pendle residents.

Buying a Franchise: What you need to know before you commit.

Assess franchise readiness, conduct due diligence, and make informed decisions.

Connect and Collaborate

Connect with fellow Pendle businesses through practical peer learning, collaborative problem-solving and supportive networking. Share current challenges, exchange ideas and build valuable local connections.

Six steps to adapting your website for a global audience

Learn the steps to take to ensure your website is accessible to UK and international customers alike.

Working with customs agents and intermediaries

Understand customs agents, liabilities, compliance responsibilities, and best practices.

Discover opportunities in Mongolia – Spotlight on Mining and Critical Minerals

Considering new markets? Mongolia, rich in critical minerals and strategically positioned between major global markets, is opening its doors to new partnerships, innovation, and growth.

Align AI with your business strategy

Learn how to identify the most valuable AI opportunities, prioritise projects based on business impact, and create a roadmap that supports sustainable adoption.

Selling into enterprise: A practical guide for B2B SMEs

Learn enterprise sales strategies, win larger deals, and close confidently.

Converting followers into customers

Find out how to reap the rewards of good social engagement by turning those likes into paying customers.

Driving traffic with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Maximising your SEO is crucial to improving your online brand awareness. Want the secrets to international SEO success? Don't miss out on learning how to make your website more visible and increase your sales.

Designing your AI Roadmap: A step-by-step guide for growing businesses

Build an AI roadmap, prioritise opportunities, and drive business growth.

Marketing Made Simple

Learn how to identify your target audience, choose the right marketing channels and attract your first paying customers. This fully funded online session is available to Pendle residents preparing to start a business.

Understanding Commodity Codes: A practical guide to classification and compliance

Understand commodity codes, classify goods accurately, and ensure trade compliance.

Exploring opportunities to grow your business in North America

Learn how to grow your business in North America with valuable insights and tips for success.

UK-Canada CPTPP: Unlocking opportunities in the Canadian market

Learn how your business can find opportunities in Canada and how to take the next steps with confidence.

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

E-invoicing unpacked: How to prepare for global compliance

Understand global e-invoicing requirements, ensure compliance, and future-proof operations effectively.

What the EU Deforestation Regulation means for your business

Understand EU deforestation rules, manage compliance risks, and prepare effectively.

Winning business in schools throughout Asia and the Middle East

Explore school markets, trends, and growth opportunities across Asia, Middle East.

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: August

Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking Day This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is a really friendly and welcoming group aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.

SEO Fundamentals Webinar

When you built your website, you likely created it with your users in mind, trying to make it easy for them to find and explore your content.

Manage your Social Media presence on a budget

Become a social media ninja and learn top tips and effective strategies on how to grow the reach of your business amongst global customers, on your social media channels.

Trade sanctions: Compliance essentials for UK exporters

Join the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) for a comprehensive introduction to the navigating trade sanctions compliance as an exporter of goods or services.

Expanding operations in the US: Choosing the right state

Choose the right US state using costs, talent, and incentives.