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Using Copilot Effectively

Unlock Your Business Potential with Microsoft Copilot A 3-Hour Power Workshop for Small Business Owners Why Attend? For anyone working in or owning a small business it means having to wear many hats. What if you could save hours each week by letting AI handle the heavy lifting? This workshop shows you how Microsoft Copilot can become your digital sidekick—helping you work smarter, faster, and with more confidence. You’ll learn…

address icon LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1RE

  • date icon9 Jul 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Negotiate With Confidence And Strength

Using a collaborative approach to negotiating with clients or prospects that protects, but ideally grows your margins, whether delivering a service or product that will support your long term growth Negotiating is one of the key business skills we all need to be successful. Whether we’re negotiating prices, services, contracts or other deals – knowing how to negotiate effectively is proven to help us achieve better outcomes. Knowing the principles,…

address iconGresham Works, 38 Market Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6DP

  • date icon15 Jul 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Connect, Collaborate, Co Create – Leicestershire Networking Event

We’d like to invite you to join us for Connect, Collaborate & Co-Create, a networking event designed to bring together voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations from across Leicestershire. This is a great opportunity to: Meet and network with other local organisations. Share ideas, experiences and good practice. Explore opportunities to collaborate on future projects. Build new partnerships and strengthen existing connections. Find out more about the support available to…

address iconCoalville CAN, Coalville

  • date icon30 Jul 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Essentials: PR Necessities for Business Growth

Your business deserves attention, but PR agencies can cost thousands. The truth? If you’re a small business on a budget you don’t always need one. Learn how to get your business featured in newspapers, magazines, radio shows, and podcasts—spending nothing but your time. What You’ll Learn : – Think Like a Journalist – What makes your business newsworthy (and how to spot PR opportunities hiding in plain sight) – Write…

address iconHarborough District Council, the Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG

  • date icon1 Sep 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Launch Your E-Commerce Store with Shopify

Thinking about selling online but not sure where to start? This hands-on Shopify workshop will guide you through the essentials of launching and managing an e-commerce store, with a strong focus on real-world business use. Whether you’re new to online selling or looking to improve an existing store, this session will help you understand how Shopify works and how it can support your business growth. What the Workshop Will Cover:…

address iconOnline

  • date icon2 Sep 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 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 icon8 Sep 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • location icon Leicester City

Understanding VAT: Practical Support for Growing Businesses

This workshop is designed to help small business owners gain a clear and practical understanding of VAT and how it can impact their business. Whether you are approaching the VAT registration threshold, considering voluntary registration, or already VAT registered and looking to improve your understanding, this session will provide straightforward guidance without the technical jargon. The workshop will explore the fundamentals of VAT, common schemes available to small businesses, key…

address iconOnline

  • date icon9 Sep 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • location icon Online

How to research my market

This session covers why market research is important, the different types of market research that can be conducted and will explore resources that are available to help, from researching your business idea and market to analysing your competition and sourcing suppliers. Aims of the webinar: • To understand why market research is important for business start-ups • To understand what business subscription resources are available online and what they can…

address iconOnline

  • date icon15 Sep 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 11:00 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