Workshops

Co-work & Connect @ Blackburn

Connect & Co-Work in BwD Looking for a change of scene, some fresh energy, or just a chance to get things done alongside others?

How to Know What to Charge

Pricing is one of the biggest levers for growth, but it’s often set early and rarely revisited.

Inclusive Recruitment Training

Training, designed to support employers in attracting, assessing, and retaining a wider pool of talent

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.

Understanding AI for Small Business

Understanding AI for Small Business Speaker: Darren Bentham, The AI Works A clear, accessible introduction to AI, how it works, common terminology, risks, compliance, and best practices for using AI safely and confidently.

Eden Project Morecambe - Lets Talk Business!

A drop-in style event is being organised with Lancaster City Council & Eden Project Morecambe

Could Your Business Be a King’s Award Winner?

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire invites you to join her for a dedicated information and inspiration event

Fraser House Talks "World Forest ID" - Technology for Transparency X Dr. Charlotte Smith

Join us for our 5th in the series of Fraser House Talks 19th March 12.30 - 13.00 Free event and open to all

Search Lancaster - The meet-up for creatives in the digital marketing community in Lancashire

Search Lancaster – is back for its third event!

Lancashire Social Value Network

Lancashire Social Value Network will bring together businesses, procurers, charities, and social value practitioners from across Lancashire to explore how we can collectively turn social value commitments into meaningful, measurable impacts for our communities.

Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower

Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower is a practical masterclass designed to help SMEs and CICs recognise, articulate, and leverage the social value they already create, turning purpose, impact, and community connection into a clear competitive advantage for growth, funding, and contracts.

Guardians of the Grid: A Cyber Security Meetup

A practical cyber security meetup with Lancashire Constabulary, sharing simple steps to protect your business from cyber threats, followed by networking and lunch.

Build It Right From the Start: The MOTION Framework for Sustainable Business Growth

The first few years of running a business can feel like you're making it up as you go ... and most people are. In this practical, straight-talking Masterclass, Tracy will share the framework she wishes she'd had when she started out.

Creating Impact with TikTok & Instagram Reels

Creating Impact with TikTok & Instagram Reels Discover how to make short-form videos work for your business.

Exploring Debt Finance: Unlocking SME Growth

A collaborative session showcasing funding options for growing Lancashire SMEs.

How to Get Your Business Found on Google and AI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini & Beyond)

Search is changing fast. Customers are no longer relying only on Google; they’re also asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for recommendations, comparisons, and buying advice.

Tech Talk: Gaming Special- F1 25 Tournament

Join us for the final Lancashire Digital Tech Talk of 25/26 for a Gaming special at Blackburn College.

Hatch Blackburn - Final Showcase Day

Hatch Blackburn - From Curiosity to Confidence - Turn Your Idea into a Business

Crime Prevention Expo 2026

Hosted by Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime, we welcome you to a community‑focused expo designed to inform, support, and empower everyone across Lancashire.

Create Local Go Global

A free half-day business networking event for Hyndburn’s creatives and makers who are ready to grow

Silicon Sands: Future Tech Live

Future Tech LIVE is the closing event of the Silicon Sands pilot; a programme focused on building the foundations for a new digital economy in Blackpool and the wider North West.

Content, Blogging & Social Media Analytics: Measuring What Matters

Content, Blogging & Social Media Analytics: Measuring What Matters Learn how to use content & blogging and social media insights to grow your business.

Lancashire County Council Meet the Buyer Webinar

Lancashire County Council (LCC) invites all its suppliers including SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses, and community organisations across Lancashire to join our “Meet the Buyer” events.

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions

Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.

Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Drop in Event

Lancashire County Council (LCC) invites all its suppliers including SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses, and community organisations across Lancashire to join our “Meet the Buyer” events.

The Invisible Productivity Killer: Predicting Sick Days with AI

We are excited to announce that our Commercial Director, Deyrick Allen, is speaking at the assimil8 Manufacturing Event in Manchester

Websites 101- Quick & easy ways to improve your website

Learn quick and easy ways to improve your website in this hands-on Lab!

Lancashire Economic Breakfast with Brabners

Gain the insight you need to make confident business decisions for the next quarter, and beyond, at Lancashire’s exclusive ‘Economic Breakfast’ in association with Brabners.

Jobs & Skills Fair 2026 – Blackburn with Darwen

A free Jobs & Skills Fair bringing together local employers and jobseekers. Explore full-time and part-time roles, apprenticeships, placements and work experience opportunities, and connect directly with organisations recruiting across Blackburn with Darwen.

Computer terms 101

Ever felt bamboozled my a tech acronym or feel too scared to ask? Come to this WILD event! No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity!

AI Q&A: Using AI for B2B sales

In this interactive session, we'll be joined by Daniel Hembling, business mentor and AI whizz!

How to nail your AI prompts

Getting confident using AI all comes down to how good you are at prompt engineering!

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions

Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.

Innovation to Investability Workshop

As part of the 2026 LIFT festival - Lancashire Innovation, Finance, and Tech - RedCAT has teamed up with Innovate Lancashire for an exclusive workshop for 20 founders and CEOs who are developing low‑carbon innovations with commercial potential.

Starting a Business in Hyndburn - Unlocking Your Vision & Offer

Starting a business is like designing your dream life - it takes creativity, ambition and a solid plan.

Vibe Coding: "Who owns what when no one wrote the code?"

This Preston Tech Connection meet-up is all about Vibe Coding Vs Reality and experience.

Marketing & Sales Essentials for Your Startup

In this session for pre-start and startup businesses will learn essential skills

Funding & Financial Planning for Your Startup

Starting a business is exciting, but let’s be real - funding & finances can make or break your success.

Harnessing Google Business Profile to bring more people to your website

Explore the fundamentals of Google Business Profile in this practical session designed for small business owners.

Lady Boss Coffee Morning

Do you have a passion for cooking and wondered if it could become more than a hobby?

LIFT26 (Lancashire Innovation Funding & Tech) Festival

Get ready for lift off. LIFT is Lancashire's annual innovation, tech and early-stage finance event.

Powerhouses Of Tech And Innovation: A North West Story

Powerhouses of Tech & Innovation: A North West Story Preston and the North West have always been places where things are built-from industrial powerhouses of the past to the digital innovators shaping the future.

North West Business Expo 2026

The North West Business Expo is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! The exhibition returns to The Premier Suite, within Bolton Wanderers Football Club on Friday the 23rd of October 2026 with 2 floors packed with exhibitors.