Upcoming events
Enterprising Cumbria organises informative and engaging workshops and events for business-owners and their staff across Cumbria to encourage business growth and improved performance.
Events are fully-funded unless otherwise stated.
Our upcoming events are detailed below:
Please check back soon for new event announcements.
Finances Made Easy: All Things Finance in 90 Minutes a Week
About
This practical, jargon-free online workshop shows small business owners how to stay in complete control of their finances using a simple six-step weekly routine - in just 90 minutes a week. Interactive, encouraging and designed to feel approachable, even for those who currently avoid their numbers altogether. Attendees join live, can ask questions throughout and leave with everything they need to get started straight away.
What attendees will leave with:
- A clear, simple six-step weekly system they can implement immediately.
- A digital copy of the Finances Made Easy – 90-Minute Weekly Strategy checklist.
- Free PDF download to support their ongoing learning.
- Their first 90-minute bookkeeping session already scheduled.
What's needed? A device with internet access. No specialist software required.
Suitable for Sole traders, solopreneurs and small business owners who feel overwhelmed by the financial side of running their business. No prior bookkeeping knowledge needed.
Sue Reeve is the founder of Windmill BTS Ltd, The Business Finance Academy, a bookkeeping and business finance practice based in Ulverston, Cumbria. With 40 years of experience in finance, Sue specialises in helping small business owners feel calmer, clearer and more confident about their finances.
This workshop is fully funded by the Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme, with places limited to one per business.
Date
Monday 29th June 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
Preventing Burnout while Maintaining Performance
About
Working longer hours isn't the answer. Neither is another productivity app.
Many of us are trapped in a cycle of doing more, giving more and taking on more, only to find ourselves exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering why we're not getting the results we want.
This engaging and interactive workshop will help you understand why burnout happens, how to recognise the signs before they become a problem, and what you can do to maintain high performance without running yourself into the ground. Expect practical insights, honest reflection and realistic strategies that you can put into practice immediately.
During the session, participants will:
- Understand the difference between pressure, stress and burnout
- Recognise the personal and organisational warning signs of burnout
- Explore the impact burnout has on performance, productivity and decision-making
- Learn practical techniques to improve resilience and manage workload effectively
- Identify habits and behaviours that support sustainable performance
- Create a simple personal action plan to help maintain wellbeing while achieving results
The session is designed for business owners, managers, team leaders and employees who want to perform at their best whilst protecting their health, energy and long-term effectiveness.
About Laura Cadman
Laura Cadman is an experienced leadership consultant, executive coach and speaker who works with organisations across the UK to develop confident leaders, healthy workplace cultures and high-performing teams. Drawing on her experience as a former CEO and her work with organisations across the public, private and third sectors, Laura combines practical leadership expertise with behavioural science to help people achieve exceptional results without burning out.
This workshop is fully funded by the Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme, with places limited to one per business.
Date
Tuesday 7th July 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser