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.

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.

As an employer, what can I do to have a strategy in place for effective employee recruitment, retention, retraining and reward? Is recruitment and employee retention a constant challenge to growing your business?

The session will cover:

• Effective hiring processes - Workforce Planning/Skill Based Hiring, Selection Process/AI
• Employee value proposition (EVP) - Employee Law
• Engagement and communication - Employee Engagement/Relations
• Training and development
• Identifying skills gaps - Upskilling and reskilling
• Competitive compensation and benefits - Well-being, Flexible Benefits
• Driving innovation and productivity - Knowledge retention
• Enhanced employee morale - Hybrid/Remote Working

There will be 5 interactive activities throughout the day including the implementation of a CPD Action Plan.

Dates: Thursday 30th May

Times: - 10 am - 4 pm

Location: Luton Campus - In person

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.

Does your business know “what” to do to enable growth? Does your business know “how” to achieve this?

The course, split of over two 6-hour face-to-face sessions, has been road-tested by companies of all types, shapes and sizes. This workshop is designed to propel your business and identify key KPI’s to achieve business growth success.

By attending the course, you will develop a new, innovative perspective on your organisation allowing you to prepare for continuous change and transformation. We will help you to:

• Establish long term goals
• Identify your levers for transformation
• Empower your teams to plan and realise tangible benefits from continuous change and transformation

Dates: Session 1 - 3rd June 2024 & Session 2 - 10th June 2024

Times: 9.30 am to 2 pm

Location: University of Bedfordshire, Luton Campus

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.

A comprehensive one-day workshop designed exclusively for entrepreneurs aiming to strengthen their financial management skills in a bid to grow their business and/or attract investment. This workshop will provide you with essential knowledge and practical insights to manage your finances effectively, drive business growth, and attract potential investors.

Dates: Wednesday 5th June OR Wednesday 10th July

Times: 10 am - 4 pm

Location: Vulcan Works, Northampton NN1 1EW

Target Audience

• Early-stage entrepreneurs
• Growth-stage businesses
• Small business owners
• Start-up founders

Key Learning Objectives: Participants will learn

• Understanding Financial Statements: How to interpret and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting: How to create realistic financial projections and budgets to guide your business decisions.
• Cash Flow Management: Discover strategies to maintain a healthy cash flow, manage working capital efficiently, and avoid cash flow pitfalls.
• Managerial Decision Making: Learn how to make better financial decisions that will grow your business
• Investment Readiness: Understand how to prepare for and attract funding into your business

Workshop Highlights

• Real-world case studies and examples
• Hands-on exercises and group activities
• Networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs

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.

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

The 4 –hour Marketing course will enable business owners to:

• Learn to create compelling statements that define your business's identity and purpose
• Develop a comprehensive overview focusing on business model, brand, and KPIs
• Explore avenues to accelerate client acquisition online and through social media

Dates: Friday 7th June OR Thursday 5th September

Times: 9.30 am - 1.30 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.

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.

Dates: 10th and 11th June

Times: 9.30 am - 4.30 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.

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

AI can influence the way businesses operate, from streamlining processes and enhancing productivity to unlocking insights and driving innovation.

By attending the University’s AI 101 Workshop, businesses can:

• 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

Dates: Tuesday 18th June

Times: 9.30 am - 1.30 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.

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.

Dates: Tuesday 16th July OR Tuesday 10th September OR Wednesday 9th October

Times: 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.