Upcoming Events
In-Person Training
Our in-person days will take place at West Lancashire Investment Centre and Mere Sands Woods - please check the specific session.
Join us for the morning and/or afternoon sessions, with lunch and networking in between.
All events are funded for eligible businesses by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Weds 18th September - West Lancashire Investment Centre
Join us for a day of funded social media training for businesses - book for one or both sessions with the option to stay for lunch & networking.
Intermediate Instagram for Business (10am-12:30pm)
If you use Instagram for your business but feel like you're not sure how to grow or make the most of new features, this training is for you! We recommend bringing a smartphone with Instagram installed to get the most out of this training.
Lunch & networking (12:30-1:30pm)
Facebook & Instagram Ads (1:30pm-4pm)
Considering running Facebook/Instagram ads? In this beginner-level training we'll go through the Meta Ads platform, audience targeting, ad creation & more. Please bring a laptop.
Thurs 3rd October - Mere Sands Woods
Learn creative skills that will benefit your business and career.
Product Photography (10am-12:30pm)
This training is for business owners/staff without photography experience, and will cover the basics of taking great product photos. There will be lots of opportunity to practise, and leave with some great product photos. Please bring a smartphone/camera, and we encourage bringing your own products to take photos of (optional).
Lunch & networking (12:30-1:30pm)
Create Content with Canva (1:30-4pm)
Learn how to get started with free design tool Canva for your business, and use it to its full potential to make creative designs for social media, websites and print. Please bring a laptop.
Weds 16th October - West Lancashire Investment Centre
SEO for Business (10am-12:30pm)
Make sure you're getting found on search engines and creating the website content your customers actually need! We'll go through practical tips and tools for SEO (search engine optimisation) and website content creation.
Lunch & networking (12:30-1:30pm)
Get Started with Email Marketing (1:30pm-4pm)
Learn how to start email marketing effectively! We’ll cover choosing a platform, growing your subscriber list and creating content.
This is for those who are new to email marketing or have recently started, and is full of practical tips for using email effectively with a limited budget and time.
Tues 29th October - West Lancashire Investment Centre
TikTok for Business (10am-12:30pm)
In this interactive workshop, we will cover everything you need to launch a TikTok account, plan content and create your first video for your business. Please bring a smartphone with TikTok installed.
Lunch & networking (12:30-1:30pm)
Get Started with Google Ads (1:30pm-4pm)
Learn how to set up and run Google Ads for your business. We'll cover how to get started, understanding the different ad types, keyword research and targeting, creating ads and managing budgets.
Online Training
Online sessions take place on Zoom. You'll be sent the link after signing up and confirmation of your eligibility - please keep an eye out for Google Calendar invites.
AI Tools for Small Businesses - Tues 1st October, 10am-12pm
Everyone's talking about AI, but how can you use it for your business?
In this online training we'll go through practical AI tools and features that can speed up processes and make your workflows more efficient - whether that's for content creation, social media or day-to-day admin.
Grow with LinkedIn - Weds 9th October, 10am-12pm
Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively to reach new audiences and benefit your organisation and personal brand. We'll cover key features, content planning and strategy. This session is for those who are new to LinkedIn or feel they could be getting more out of it.
Get Started with YouTube - Mon 28th October, 10am-12pm
Join us for this online training to review your digital tools and strategy.
We’ll look at tools for managing your online presence, how to prioritise and tips for managing digital alongside your other business tasks. We aim to help you leave with a practical plan!
1:1 Support - October-November 2024
Access funded 1:1 support to address current digital challenges, speak to an expert about digital platforms or get your questions answered. We cover a range of digital topics from marketing to productivity to ecommerce, and will pair you with an expert for a 1-hour video call.