Businesses are facing constant change, from evolving customer expectations to rapid advances in AI. To help local businesses navigate these challenges and identify new opportunities for growth, Runshaw College is partnering with South Ribble Borough Council to deliver a free Business Growth Breakfast on Thursday 10 September, 9.00am to 12.00pm at the South Ribble Borough Council Civic Centre.
Led by experienced business consultant, trainer and speaker Guy Shackleton, this practical and interactive event will provide fresh ideas, actionable strategies and expert insights that can be applied straight away.
What the Sessions Will Cover
Marketing Strategy for Growth
• How to attract and retain more customers
• Understanding changing customer behaviours and expectations
• Practical ways to strengthen your market position
• Approaches to improve sales performance and business growth AI Essentials
• A practical introduction to AI for businesses
• Real examples of how AI can support everyday business tasks
• Tools and techniques to improve efficiency and productivity
• Guidance on using AI safely, responsibly and effectively in the workplace Business Fitness Check
• Complete a short business health check
• Review areas such as growth, performance and strategic focus
• Receive personalised feedback and insights
• Identify priorities and opportunities for future development
Alongside the breakfast sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to explore Runshaw College's growing range of commercial training and workforce development solutions designed to help employers upskill their workforce, improve productivity and respond to emerging business needs.
Our team will be showcasing:
*Lean office and quality fundamentals (yellow belt) & Project Management courses
*AI for Business and Workplace Productivity training
*Employer Upskilling and Development: CIPD, AAT, Maths and English, Digital Skills
*Gen Z in the workplace
*DISC and Emotional Intelligence
*Our new online CPD platform, providing flexible, high-quality learning that employers can purchase to support workforce development at a time and pace that suits their business
Why attend?
Network with fellow business owners and professionals over breakfast
Gain practical ideas you can implement immediately
Receive useful resources and take-away materials
Access free, high-level business consultancy and advice
Learn about the support available through Runshaw College's business training programmes
On site parking
Fully funded and free to attend
Places are filling quickly. If someone else within your organisation would benefit more from attending, please feel free to share this opportunity with them. Thursday 10 September 9.00am – 12.00pm South Ribble Borough Council Civic Centre
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