We offer practical and interactive workshops that will teach you the skills and strategies you need to succeed in securing funding. You will also get access to our network of experts and peers who can help you with your funding challenges.

We will explore the following topics:

• How to write strong funding applications and tender responses – including:
  • Reviewing the, often overlooked, fundamentals for applications & bids
  • Writing style - how to write concise and clear applications and bids
  • Need and demand – how to demonstrate your project is needed & wanted
  • Innovation – why is your project different and why does this matter
  • Fit, outputs & outcomes – what difference is your project going to make
  • Risk – how to assess and mitigate risks
  • Track record – how to show your best history as a supplier & deliverer
  • KPI’s and measurement – how to monitor your project & measure impact
  • Costing – how to cost proposals
• Searching for funding and tenders - how to find new opportunities for your business
• Collaborations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – when these can be useful and how to set these up
• When not to apply – are there times when “not applying” is the best approach for your business?
• Dealing with rejection? – how to find the positives and use feedback to improve your future applications
• Toolkit – some useful documents and guidance to help you improve your bid writing skills

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

Accredited Lean training focused on how to apply Lean principles in the real world. It applies to every kind of business, changing how you look at yourself and your organisation - businesses will be able to apply the principles and knowledge immediately to their work environment.

During the two-day course, individuals will learn to recognise waste (wasted time, wasted effort, wasted money, wasted resources) and understand the roadmap to optimise processes in a targeted manner.

On completion of this course you will achieve a certificate of participation.

Date: Wednesday 4th December

Time: 9.30 am - 1 pm

Location: Online

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

In recent years, LinkedIn has seen a significant increase in usage. Sales professionals have leveraged the platform to connect with prospects and establish contact when traditional methods fall short, while buyers often review salespeople's profiles before deciding to engage with them.

So, if you’re in sales and you’re not on LinkedIn, you are missing out!

This workshop shows you how to create a “sales ready” profile and to use the platform for proactive business development activities. It is delivered by the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Thursday 12th December

Time: 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Location: Online (via Zoom)

What will the workshop cover?

• How to create a “sales ready” LinkedIn profile?
• How to use your Company page content to increase your reputation and build relationships?
• How to use LinkedIn pro-actively to create strong sales leads?
• How to use LinkedIn strategically?

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option is available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

Delivered by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with Clearhead Media Limited

The Marketing & AI course will enable business owners to:

• Learn to create compelling statements that define your business's identity and purpose
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI fundamentals and its practical applications across different industries
• Identify opportunities for AI integration to drive business growth and efficiency
• Experience a hands-on session exploring the use of AI platforms
• Develop a comprehensive overview focusing on business model, brand, and KPIs
• Explore avenues to accelerate client acquisition online and through social media.

Date: Wednesday 22nd January

Time: 9.30 am - 3 pm

Location: Online

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

The Money Mindset Workshop is designed to revolutionise your relationship with money and set a solid financial blueprint for success. In today’s fast-paced world, financial success isn’t just about earning more — it's about aligning your mindset with your financial goals and understanding the deeper psychological patterns that drive your financial decisions.

During this transformative workshop, you'll learn how to unlock your full financial potential by first delving into your existing beliefs about money. Many people unknowingly, harbour limiting beliefs and subconscious fears that prevent them from achieving financial success. We will help you uncover and reframe these beliefs, allowing you to approach money with a fresh, empowered perspective.

One of the key components of this seminar is learning how to use money affirmations effectively. Affirmations are powerful tools that can reshape your mindset and help you create a positive, prosperous outlook on your financial future. They will help you to replace scarcity thinking with abundance thinking.

By the end of the Money Mindset Workshop, you’ll have a comprehensive financial blueprint tailored to your unique aspirations. You'll be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to achieve lasting financial success, allowing you to build the abundant future you’ve always envisioned.

Date: Thursday 23rd January

Time: 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

Location: Luton Campus

Delivered by Michelle at Reactiv8 - Who is Michelle? Michelle, the 2024 Gold Award-Winning Business Person of the Year, is a distinguished author, speaker, coach, and life-changer. She founded Reactiv8 The Nation LTD, an organisation dedicated to transforming lives and helping individuals and organisations live with purpose and reach their full potential. Michelle's passion for personal and professional development led her to create the I AM GR8 Academy Platform, designed to empower individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses to achieve their goals.

With over 16 years of experience in education, including senior management roles, Michelle left the field to focus on her true passion — helping others succeed. She now partners with organisations of all sizes, driving improvements in profits, team performance, and staff morale through tailored solutions. Reactiv8's bespoke services are designed to meet the unique needs of each client, delivering tangible results.

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

We offer practical and interactive workshops that will teach you the skills and strategies you need to succeed in securing funding. You will also get access to our network of experts and peers who can help you with your funding challenges.

We will explore the following topics:

• How to write strong funding applications and tender responses – including:
  • Reviewing the, often overlooked, fundamentals for applications & bids
  • Writing style - how to write concise and clear applications and bids
  • Need and demand – how to demonstrate your project is needed & wanted
  • Innovation – why is your project different and why does this matter
  • Fit, outputs & outcomes – what difference is your project going to make
  • Risk – how to assess and mitigate risks
  • Track record – how to show your best history as a supplier & deliverer
  • KPI’s and measurement – how to monitor your project & measure impact
  • Costing – how to cost proposals
• Searching for funding and tenders - how to find new opportunities for your business
• Collaborations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – when these can be useful and how to set these up
• When not to apply – are there times when “not applying” is the best approach for your business?
• Dealing with rejection? – how to find the positives and use feedback to improve your future applications
• Toolkit – some useful documents and guidance to help you improve your bid writing skills

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

An effective Telesales call is not just about picking up the phone and “going for it”. To win business and achieve your call objectives it needs to capture your prospect’s attention, immediately build credibility and quickly develop a relationship.

Delivered by the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, this workshop is designed to show you how to effectively make calls to achieve the desired outcome, i.e., sale or an appointment.

Date: Wednesday 19th February

Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Location: Online

What will the workshop cover?

• Gain better understanding why customers buy and how they would like to be treated
• Learn how to identify the 'unique selling proposition' (USP) of your business and how to communicate this to your prospect
• Learn how to quickly build rapport over the telephone with the use of communication techniques, identifying and adapting to different personality types
• Understand why listening is important in the sales process and how to actively listen
• Learn how to identify key objectives of the call, effectively plan it, including information gathering, and how to get around the “gatekeeper”
• Learn about opening statements, helping you gain interest and overcome objections
• Learn how to effectively close a call to win business

You will leave this workshop with the ability to make Telesales calls that will have an immediate impact on your business.

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option is available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

Delivered by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with Clearhead Media Limited

The Marketing & AI course will enable business owners to:

• Learn to create compelling statements that define your business's identity and purpose
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI fundamentals and its practical applications across different industries
• Identify opportunities for AI integration to drive business growth and efficiency
• Experience a hands-on session exploring the use of AI platforms
• Develop a comprehensive overview focusing on business model, brand, and KPIs
• Explore avenues to accelerate client acquisition online and through social media.

Date: Wednesday 19th February

Time: 9.30 am - 3 pm

Location: Online

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.

We offer practical and interactive workshops that will teach you the skills and strategies you need to succeed in securing funding. You will also get access to our network of experts and peers who can help you with your funding challenges.

We will explore the following topics:

• How to write strong funding applications and tender responses – including:
  • Reviewing the, often overlooked, fundamentals for applications & bids
  • Writing style - how to write concise and clear applications and bids
  • Need and demand – how to demonstrate your project is needed & wanted
  • Innovation – why is your project different and why does this matter
  • Fit, outputs & outcomes – what difference is your project going to make
  • Risk – how to assess and mitigate risks
  • Track record – how to show your best history as a supplier & deliverer
  • KPI’s and measurement – how to monitor your project & measure impact
  • Costing – how to cost proposals
• Searching for funding and tenders - how to find new opportunities for your business
• Collaborations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – when these can be useful and how to set these up
• When not to apply – are there times when “not applying” is the best approach for your business?
• Dealing with rejection? – how to find the positives and use feedback to improve your future applications
• Toolkit – some useful documents and guidance to help you improve your bid writing skills

Interested?

Please fill in the form below, stating the workshop name you would like to attend and the preferred date (if more than one option available) within the "What help do you need?" section.