For more information about the below FSB events, and if you would like to be a guest speaker, guest host at any future local networking events, or if you would like a 1-to-1 chat about your business and FSB benefits, please contact [email protected]
University of Liverpool Management School – courses for SMEs
Discover how the University of Liverpool’s Management School supports the growth of SMEs Liverpool City Region’s economy, and how your business can benefit, with information on: the Small Business Charter award, management courses for SMEs including Help To Grow: Management and the Growth Catalyst programme, as well as micro courses on specialist business areas, fully-funded student internships and projects and events and networking. See more information.
Start your Journey with the UK Export Academy
Find out what you need to know to start trading overseas and how to access government support at this online event on Tuesday, 7 May, featuring Robin Hill UK Export Academy Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade. To find out more, click here.
Considering customs procedures (part 1 of 2)
Learn the key export paperwork steps in moving goods internationally in the first of two events on Wednesday, 12 May, including the main documentation required and overseas import requirements. Sign up here.
Considering customs procedures (part 2 of 2)
Gain a deeper understanding of customs considerations on Monday, 13 May. You’ll gain an understanding of what information is required for an export declaration, how to find your commodity code and how rules of origin can impact your exports. Book a place.
More Export Academy events
To discover how to move your export declarations to the new Customs Declaration Service on Monday, 13 May, sign up here.
Want to find out what you need to know about the EU Packaging Directive? Register here for an online event on Thursday, 23 May.
Cheshire West and Chester Council - UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Support Programme launch
Join Cheshire West and Chester Council's Business Growth Team on Thursday, 16 May at the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Tarporley, for the launch of its Year 3 UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) Business Support Programme.
The event will celebrate businesses previously supported and provide information on the new support programme aimed at helping new businesses to start, young businesses to develop and existing businesses to expedite growth plans. In addition, find out about grants available to help with innovation and decarbonisation projects. Register here.
Boost your business at FSB Business Bootcamp: Sales and Marketing
On Thursday, 16 May, The Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Warrington, will host a full-day of learning focusing on sales and marketing. One of numerous FSB Bootcamps covering a range of topics taking place across the country, and featuring five specially handpicked speakers, you’ll learn how to master a broad variety of skill sets to grow your business and boost your bottom line. In addition, there will be fantastic networking, the opportunity to visit the stands at our mini trade show - and lunch and refreshments will be provided! Don’t miss out, book your place.
International Conference on Business, Management and Leadership
Academics and industry specialists will converge on the Liverpool Guild of Students for The International Conference on Business, Management, and Leadership (ICBML) 2024, to take place from May 17–19, 2024. Through promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing, ICBML plays a crucial role in influencing the direction of management and leadership, bringing about transformative change, and ensuring that businesses thrive in a constantly changing environment. Find out more information.
Network online and in-person with FSB Merseyside and Cheshire
Learn how to face your fears and motivate yourself with JHA Ltd’s Julian Whiting on Tuesday, 14 May at our Liverpool City Region Virtual Networking, hosted by FSB Membership Advisor Mark Bryan. Don’t delay, book your place here.
Join MA Darren Gallimore on Wednesday, 15 May for our Cheshire East Virtual Networking featuring sports and life performance specialist Stuart Holcroft, plus the usual breakout networking, advice and support. Register now.
We’re back at the Municipal Hotel, Liverpool on Tuesday, 21 May for our face-to-face Business Connect networking collaboration with BNI. Unlock your potential and conquer stress and anxiety with our guest speaker, the one and only Alan Bates, Hypnotherapist. Star of stage and screen, Alan also runs clinics across the world, from the UK to Malta and Jakarta, helping people on many issues such as smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety and conquering phobias. To book a place, click here.
On Wednesday, 22 May we are at the amazing Chester Beer and Wine in Handbridge, Chester, for our in-person networking with the Business Network Chester. Sign up here.
Chester Business Show
FSB has partnered with Hashtag Events for a series of business shows across the UK, including the Chester Business Show on Thursday, 23 May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. To come along and see us, and meet hundreds of local businesses of all sizes, book your free ticket here.
