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Is franchising right for your business?

Explore franchising as a potential vehicle for expansion and understand what it really involves. What you’ll learn: – Evaluate whether their business is structurally and commercially suitable for franchising, including systems, profitability, leadership capacity, and brand consistency. – Understand the key stages involved in preparing a business for franchising, from operational foundations and documentation to recruitment readiness and long-term support requirements. – Identify common risks, misconceptions, and early-stage mistakes that…

address iconOnline

  • date icon14 Apr 2026
  • time icon11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • location icon Online

Buying a franchise: What serious business owners need to know before they commit

Explore franchise ownership and get a realistic understanding of what you are committing to – financially, operationally, and personally. What you’ll learn – Understand how the franchise model works in practice, including typical fee structures, ongoing obligations, and the shared responsibilities between franchisor and franchisee. – Assess franchise opportunities more objectively, recognising red flags, understanding why applications are declined, and distinguishing strong systems from strong marketing. – Determine whether franchise…

address iconOnline

  • date icon21 Apr 2026
  • time icon11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • location icon Online

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions

Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27. What you’ll learn Be able to explain the key reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 Recognise the implications of the Act for organisational policies and processes Be confident in communicating employment law changes to employees Description The Employment Rights…

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  • date icon23 Apr 2026
  • time icon2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • location icon Online

Budgeting and Forecasting for Business Success

If you’re running a business without a clear financial plan, it can feel like you’re flying blind. This practical, jargon-free webinar will help you build a confident, flexible budget – even if you don’t think of yourself as a “numbers person.” You’ll learn how to forecast income, budget costs, and figure out what your business really needs to thrive – not just survive. Whether you’re aiming for growth, looking to…

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  • date icon30 Apr 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • location icon Online

Unlocking Success in Public Sector Contracts

Public sector procurement refers to the process by which government bodies and public sector organisations acquire goods, services, and works from external suppliers. This encompasses everything from purchasing office supplies to commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects. The primary goal of public sector procurement is to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently, transparently, and in a manner that provides the best value for money. This webinar will provide you with information…

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  • date icon5 May 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • location icon Online

Building Your Confidence & Resilience to Lead

You are the biggest asset that your business has so embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with our exclusive webinar, “Building Your Confidence & Resilience to Lead”. Join us for an illuminating exploration into the depths of confidence & resilience, guided by expert insights and practical strategies. Learning Outcomes: Understand how confidence really works – and why it matters now more than ever Learn the science behind fear,…

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  • date icon6 May 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • location icon Online

Beyond Profit: The Social Enterprise Way

Curious whether a social enterprise model fits your SME business? Join this interactive workshop to explore what it means to be a social enterprise, weigh up the benefits and trade-offs, and discover practical insights to help you decide if this identity suits your business. Through expert guidance and real-life case studies, you’ll gain clarity on organisational types, legal structures, and governance models – and how they align with your mission…

address iconDMU Innovation Centre 49 Oxford Street Leicester LE1 5XY

  • date icon7 May 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • location icon Leicester City

How to Manage Difficult Conversations with Confidence

Every business owner faces moments when a conversation feels tough: addressing unhelpful behaviours, or managing conflict with clients, suppliers or staff or giving feedback on poor performance. These conversations, if avoided or mishandled, can erode trust and create tension. Join us for a 90-minute virtual session that will equip you with a simple, powerful framework to handle difficult conversations with clarity and empathy, so you can turn challenging moments into…

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  • date icon13 May 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • location icon Online
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Sat, 13th July

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Employee Experience: There no Substitute

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Hinckley & Bosworth