Canterbury Business Support
Free business training workshops for sole traders, micro-businesses, non-profits, and small businesses in Kent
*Free Bite Size Training Programme
Unlock the potential of your organisation with expert-led workshops covering key areas such as finance, marketing, business strategy, and HR. Avaliable to businesses across Kent, these sessions are designed to upskill sole traders, micro-businesses, non-profits, and small businesses alike.
This dynamic initiative tailored for organisations in Kent, is available to you thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Canterbury City Council, making this comprehensive training program entirely *FREE of charge.
Customise your learning journey by registering today. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your organisation’s capabilities and achieve your growth goals!
*Eligibility criteria apply
*For sole traders, micro-businesses, non-profits, and small businesses operating in Kent
What's on offer
There will be a series of Bite-sized courses, each approximately 1hr, delivered in a mixture of remote sessions, daytime, evening, weekends and in-person, to suit your demands.
Finance:
• Understanding and improving financial management/models
• Managing cash flow
• Efficiencies – Controlling back-office costs
Business Strategy:
• Business planning
• Your Business and The Circular Economy (Green Economy)
Human Resources:
• Managing people effectively
• Supervisions and appraisals
• Having difficult conversations
Marketing and Business Development:
- Digital marketing – enhancing use, and how to achieve this at a low cost
- Winning contracts from the public sector, successful bid writing
- Sales and Targeted Messaging
- Marketing – Metrics and measuring success
- Looking for entrepreneurial opportunities arising (e.g. attracting new visitors) from Canterbury City Council’s planned Levelling Up Fund financed regeneration works in Canterbury city centre
What are you waiting for, get in touch and book your sessions today!
Free Workshops for Canterbury District Organisations
This is an excellent opportunity to equip your team with essential management skills and proven strategies for winning contracts. There’s no commitment required beyond each standalone workshop, allowing you to dip in and out for the sessions you need.
Moreover, these sessions provide a fantastic opportunity to network and meet people from other organisations and sectors. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your skills, network with peers, and propel your organisation forward.
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