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?

Beyond the Interview: Building Teams That Stay

A practical workshop on effective interviewing, onboarding and retention, led by Fresh Perspective, helping businesses build strong teams that stay.

Resilient Leaders: Build Focus, Energy and a Growth Mindset

In this session, you’ll learn how small, consistent daily actions transform your physiology and sharpen your leadership edge. Discover how to reset your focus in seconds, recharge your energy naturally, and access a growth mindset even in high‑stress moments.

Finance Essentials – Go For It Workshop

A free Go For It workshop for anyone in Burnley starting a business, covering tax basics, record-keeping, costing, profitability, and cash flow.

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.

Procurement in Action: Tools, Techniques & Best Practice

A practical workshop covering procurement tools, techniques and best practice, helping businesses improve bid writing and access new markets.

Introduction to Selling on Amazon

This is a beginner-friendly masterclass designed to show you how to start and sell on Amazon.

SP Electricity North West Regional Stakeholder Workshop – Cumbria & Lancashire

Join SP Electricity North West in Lancaster for a regional stakeholder workshop focused on shaping the future of the North West’s energy network and investment plans from 2028–2033.

The Business Briefing: Intellectual Property

Join us for The Business Briefing — an event series from Brabners, a leading UK law firm, and Lancaster University Management School’s Entrepreneurs in Residence.

Avoiding Harm in The HR Disciplinary Process

Join us in person for a practical session on how to navigate the HR disciplinary process without causing unnecessary harm.

SP Electricity North West Regional Stakeholder Workshop – Greater Manchester

Join SP Electricity North West for a regional stakeholder workshop in Greater Manchester, exploring future energy investment, decarbonisation, resilience and economic growth as part of the RIIO-ED3 Business Plan (2028–2033).

Beyond AI & Algorithms: What will really get you visibility and sales in 2026

All I’m hearing right now is… Build a personal brand or your business won’t survive 2026.

Cyber Security – What You Should Know, From Our Cyber Experts

Not just big brands. Not just vulnerable individuals. Not just someone else’s bad luck.

Year End Tax Planning

As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year, it’s an opportunity to optimise your finances and make full use of the reliefs and allowances before they reset.

Trade Mission to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) is delighted to announce calls for expressions of interest to join a trade mission to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.

Watch Your Words: How Prompts Influence AI Energy Consumption

This research examines how optimised prompts can lower the energy demands of large language models.

To SEO, or Not to SEO: The Diagnosis Before The Prescription

You've heard it everywhere: from investors demanding organic growth, from advisors citing best practices, from agencies promising page-one rankings, from peers who "smashed it organically." SEO (or AEO or GEO) is known to be scalable, credible, and a smart play.

Trust, Influence and the Future of Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is evolving faster than any other area of the communications landscape.

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.

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

Dare You Enter The Dragons' Den?

Think your business idea has what it takes? Dragons' Den Chorley gives local entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their start-up, product, or project to a panel of real investors and business experts - live, in front of an audience.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Lady Boss Coffee Morning

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

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.