Events

Navigating Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

As Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) approaches, it's crucial to understand how these changes will impact your tax reporting and compliance.

AI in Action: Hands-On Innovation for SMEs and Entrepreneurs - Free Masterclass

AI in Action is an interactive masterclass designed to help SMEs and entrepreneurs explore the real-world potential of artificial intelligence.

Work Smarter with AI: Social Media Made Simple

Stop working weekends. Use AI to create, schedule & automate your marketing—faster, easier, smarter. Stop spending hours creating social media posts. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use AI to create, schedule, and automate your marketing — faster, easier, and smarter.

The Big Presence Sales Blueprint: Designing Your £1m Sales Process Part One

Learn how to build a scalable, repeatable sales process that drives your business to £1m turnover.
This two-part, interactive training gives business leaders the frameworks, tools, and practical actions needed to create a high-performing sales engine. Ideal for those ready to move from ad-hoc selling to a structured approach that delivers consistent growth.

Available exclusively to businesses based in: Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, Pendle, South Ribble and West Lancashire.

How To Become Investment-Ready

Designed to equip startup and small business owners with the essential knowledge needed to secure investment.

Tech Lunch - with James Bateson, Web Developer EXP Brand & Digital Consultancy

If you'd like to know why digital accessibility is important come along and join James (Jim) Bateson, Web Developer at EXP – Brand & Digital Consultancy, as he explains why organisations should care more about making digital products and services accessible and elevate it from its nice-to-have /bottom of the to-do list status.

Marketing Workshop – LinkedIn Mastery

Marketing Workshop 3 – LinkedIn Mastery – In this workshop: Introduction to LinkedIn: The Basics Building an Optimised LinkedIn Profile Networking and Building Connections

UK Export Academy - Effective Instagram to fuel your business growth

Want the secrets to success behind those businesses who have boosted their profits by selling on Instagram? Come join us for easy, practical tips on how you can use Instagram to sell your products or services to new customers, both in the UK and across the globe.

Community CVS Business Network

Join the Lancashire Business Community for Coffee and Conversation

WILD Christmas Social & Feedback Session

WILD Christmas Social & Feedback Session The WILD Network (Women in Lancaster Edition Network) invites members and allies to attend this event

Business Clinic in Blackburn with Darwen

📍 Free expert business advice in Blackburn with Darwen! Whether you're starting out or growing your business, this drop-in clinic offers 💼 one-to-one support, 💡 funded guidance, and 🧰 tailored resources to help you succeed.

Social to Selling: How to Turn Your Social Media Posts Into Sales

In this session, you'll learn how to turn the content you’re already creating into conversations, clients, and consistent sales — without posting every day or dancing on Reels.

Find, Hire and Keep Your Dream Team

Discover how to attract, hire, and keep the right people for your business.
Join Laura and Emily Leyland from Fresh Perspective for a practical workshop covering everything from writing standout job adverts to building a culture that retains top talent.

The Big Presence Sales Blueprint: Designing Your £1m Sales Process Part Two

Build a scalable, repeatable sales process that drives your business toward £1m turnover.
This two-part interactive programme gives business leaders practical sales frameworks, quick-win tactics, and a clear plan to achieve sustained revenue growth.

Available only to businesses based in: Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, Pendle, South Ribble and West Lancashire.

Business Clinic in West Lancashire

Free Business Clinic for West Lancashire Businesses.
Are you a business owner or planning to start one in West Lancashire? Get expert advice, explore funded support, and ask your questions at this free Business Clinic.

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up December

Reflect. Connect. Look Ahead. This December, our regular Preston Freelancer Meet-Up takes on a special twist — a Year-End Wrap-Up! It’s our chance to come together as freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs, and independents to celebrate the wins of the year, share lessons learned, and get inspired for what’s ahead in 2026.

Preston Tech Connection Christmas Social

Instead of our usual tech meet-up, we’re wrapping up the year with a relaxed Christmas social! Come join us at Wings and Beer on Cannon Street for an evening of chat and a chance to unwind before the holidays. This isn’t a drinking session — just a warm, informal get-together where we can catch up, meet new faces, and celebrate another year of our community.

Business Clinic in Chorley

📍 Free expert business advice in Chorley! Whether you're starting out or growing your business, this drop-in clinic offers 💼 one-to-one support, 💡 funded guidance, and 🧰 tailored resources to help you succeed.

Business Clinic in South Ribble

📍 Free expert business advice in South Ribble! Whether you're starting out or growing your business, this drop-in clinic offers 💼 one-to-one support, 💡 funded guidance, and 🧰 tailored resources to help you succeed.