Workshops

How to work with a Freight Forwarder

Learn freight forwarder essentials to streamline shipping and international logistics.

Leading the change: Building the marketing engine that delivers growth

We’ll be exploring how setting your strategy at the right level makes a difference, and why marketing and communications needs to be about the whole ‘marketing mix’ and not just focused on promoting your business.

Farrow & Ball lessons: Fixing your US messaging to drive sales

Hear from the former VP of Marketing US and Head of Digital of Farrow & Ball on how to avoid the several pitfalls that beset UK companies when launching or expanding their businesses in the USA.

The AI landscape in Australia: How do I grow the AI boom down under?

Explore Australia's AI landscape, opportunities, trends, and UK market expansion.

The hidden IP risks in your business

Identify hidden IP risks, protect assets, and support sustainable growth.

Ready, Set, Launch

Thinking of starting a business? Join this practical online session for step-by-step guidance on testing your idea, understanding the legal requirements and getting your new venture off the ground. Available to Pendle residents.

Get Incoterms® right: Reduce risk and ship with clarity

Master Incoterms®, reduce shipping risks, and improve international trade clarity.

AI for everyday work: Practical use of AI in emails, docs and meetings.

Use AI to boost productivity, communication, and everyday workplace efficiency. [business.gov.uk]

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.

Gaining the cultural confidence to succeed in the US

Understand US business culture, communicate effectively, and succeed internationally.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

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.

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.

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

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

Understanding Commodity Codes: A practical guide to classification and compliance

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

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.

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.

Expanding operations in the US: Choosing the right state

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

Build a digital marketing strategy to drive sales and grow your business

Explore core digital marketing methodologies to increase traffic and resonate with your customers.

Digital vs Paper ATA Carnets: A practical guide to a smooth journey

Understand ATA Carnets with this practical session, learn how to use digital and paper Carnets seamlessly to move goods internationally without duties or delays.

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.

AI search in the US

Boost AI visibility in US markets through SEO and content.

An Introduction to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Understand EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements and achieve product compliance.

LinkedIn: The ultimate lead generator

Wondering how you can make the most of LinkedIn to find new customers around the world? We'll be providing help, advice, and strategies for effective lead generation in international markets.

EU product safety: Understanding GSPR and CE marking

Selling consumer products into the EU? Join this practical webinar to understand GPSR, CE marking and the steps your business needs to take to stay compliant and keep goods moving.

Enterprise Launch Programme: Be Business Ready!

' How to take your business from an interesting idea to reality' 🐉 Love watching Dragons’ Den? 🐉 Imagine having your own panel of experts helping you test, challenge and strengthen your business idea.

Mediation in the workplace: a practical guide to resolving conflict

Workplace conflict is inevitable - how you respond to it makes all the difference. Join Lancashire-based employment law and HR specialists, AfterAthena, for a practical and insightful look at how mediation can be used to resolve disputes, rebuild working relationships, and support a more positive and productive workplace culture.

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.

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.

Preston Tech Connection Hot Takes

This Preston Tech Connection meet-up we're talking Hot Takes in Tech. We all have a view on a topic. It might be controversial, unpopular or thought provoking. Do we say it out loud though?

Customs compliance in practice: What customs audits really look like

Hosted by Chamber Customs experts, this practical session will explain what customs audits look like in reality and what businesses should expect if selected for review.

Powering opportunity: UK business prospects in Brazil's energy transition

Brazil generates ~85% of its electricity from renewables, discover the booming market for UK businesses in wind, solar, green hydrogen, EVs, and data centres.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

3 Day IOSH Managing Safely (Day Release)

15th, 22nd and 29th September 2026. Includes IOSH registration, manual, certification and lunch/refreshments.

The importance of Market Research, stay ahead through gaining intelligence from competitor markets

🐉 Love watching Dragons’ Den? 🐉 Imagine having your own panel of experts helping you test, challenge and strengthen your business idea.

Business Twilight Networking Event

Join us for an engaging networking event focused on helping SMEs grow, innovate and make valuable new connections.

Decoding the Southeast Asia e-commerce market for UK brands

This webinar explores Southeast Asia’s e-commerce landscape, uncovering the latest trends, e-commerce innovation and strategic playbooks to help UK brands successfully scale across the region.

The CIPD Branch in Lancashire launch event

A fantastic opportunity to network and attend round table events covering a range of HR topics.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

Workplace Wellbeing Open Day at Forrest Hills, Lancaster University

The Workplace Wellbeing Open Day 2026 at Forrest Hills, Lancaster University is a free interactive event designed to support healthier, happier and more productive workplaces.

Unlock Your Business Growth Potential with Help to Grow – September start

Boost your leadership skills and business growth through the Help to Grow: Management Programme, delivered by the University of Lancashire.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

Measuring exhibition ROI: What to track, what to ignore and how to prove success

Gain the tools to prove exhibition success by tracking the metrics that matter, demonstrating commercial impact and making a stronger case for future investment.

SheChain Live 2026

Building Bigger Businesses. Creating Bigger Opportunities. Thursday 1 October 2026 | Winter Gardens, Blackpool What if your next customer, buyer, stockist, investor or strategic partner was all in one room?

AI assistant and workflow essentials

Learn how AI assistants work, how they differ from standard AI tools, and how businesses are already deploying them to automate tasks across marketing, operations, and customer engagement.

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.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

3 Day IOSH Managing Safely (Day Release)

7th, 14th and 21st October 2026. Includes IOSH registration, manual, certification and lunch/refreshments.

Level 3 Mental Health First Aider Training (2 day)

This course will teach learners how to spot and help someone who is going through mental health challenges.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

The Business Briefing: Due Diligence

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.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

A Fireside Chat – Resilience, Legacy and Leadership

Join us for a powerful conversation with Gillian Hall, third-generation cheesemaker and owner of Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. In 2023, disaster struck when a devastating fire destroyed part of the family’s Lancashire dairy business - a company built over three generations since 1932.

UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026

Connecting government, industry and suppliers to turn policy, procurement reform and the Defence Investment Plan into real, contracted opportunity

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.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

Building Business Across Borders: Lessons from China, Nepal, Cambodia and Vietnam

Join the Entrepreneurs in Residence and three business leaders from China, Nepal and Vietnam for an honest conversation about building careers and ventures between Asia and the UK.

Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation

Is Your Business Ready for a Cyber Attack?

A Fireside Chat – The Accidental Entrepreneur

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Professor Ian Gordon, entrepreneur, educator and proud Lancaster University alumnus.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

The Business Briefing: Employment Law

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. Bringing together legal expertise and entrepreneurial insight, the series explores key themes in starting and scaling a business.

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens! Come along, you will love it!