For more information about the below FSB events, and if you would like to be a guest speaker, guest host at any future local networking events, or if you would like a 1-to-1 chat about your business and FSB benefits, please contact [email protected]
FSB Women in Business Networking
For Lancashire & Cumbria women who run their own business will come together on Wednesday 8 May at 12:30pm. Within this dynamic environment, we adopt a proactive and solution-oriented approach to finding strategies for overcoming these challenges and offering mutual support. Guest speaker is Alison Blackler presenting on ‘overcoming yourself as a barrier to progress.’ Book now.
Climate and Carbon Literacy training
Cumbria Action for Sustainability are inviting businesses from across Westmorland & Furness area to a two-day training course on Thursday 9 May and Thursday 16 May. Titled ‘Climate and Carbon Literacy’, this course is part funded by the UK Government, attendees will gain full accreditation once completed the two online sessions and coursework pieces. Register here.
Westmorland & Furness Green Grants
The Green Enterprise Hub grant programme is re-opening for a limited period of 2 weeks, from Monday 13th May until Friday 24th May, to enable the remaining grants to be allocated. Grants are available to support the installation or implementation of carbon reduction practices. Read more here.
Understanding the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
From DBT / UK Export Academy on Monday 13 May 10:00am to 11:00am join HMRC who will guide you through the changes and how they will affect your business. You will learn all you need to know about how to move to, test in and use the CDS for exports before the current Customs Handling Imports and Export Freight (CHIEF) platform closes on 4 June. Register now.
FSB Bootcamp : Sales & Marketing
Join us for a power-packed bootcamp where you’ll be treated to a full-day of learning where the focus will be exclusively on sales and marketing! On Thursday 16 May at 9:00am, gain wisdom and insights from the guest speakers, and take away a raft of actionable strategies. There will also be plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day, with lunch and refreshments included in ticket price. We also have a number of stands as part of a mini trade show. Book now.
Have your say - Climate & Nature Strategy
Cumberland Council are inviting local people and businesses to share their views on the draft Climate and Nature Strategy. You can halp shape tis first strategy, which has been drawn from the Council Plan priorities and previous work. Closing date is Monday 20 May. For more information and complete the online survey, click here.
FSB Virtual Networking
Networking event hosted by a local FSB Member with a guest speaker, on Wednesday 22 May at 9:30am. Join this friendly session to feel part of the local business community within Lancashire & Cumbria. At this session you will promote your business in 30 seconds and meet all in the main room, then go into small breakout rooms with a topic for discussion. Book now.
Understanding the new EU Packaging Directive
From DBT / UK Export Academy on Thursday 23 May 10:00am to 11:00am. Join Dr Geoff Mackey UK Country Manager, from Plastics Europe to hear all about the new EU Packaging Directive now being discussed and expected to come into force in 2025. This webinar will demystify the legislation and guidelines around packaging your products when selling your goods to customers across Europe. Register now.
Planning for Success with Cumbria Tourism
Hosted by ITV’s Kate Walby, join experts from Burnetts Solicitors, Armstrong Watson, H&H Insurance Brokers and The Cumberland, who will share guidance on how to plan for success and future-proof your business. This event is held on Thursday 23 May at 10:00am in Penrith, Cumbria. Topics covered will include sustainability, resilience, achieving growth, and succession/exit planning. For more information, click here.
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