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:
Date
Monday 7th September 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC+01)
Location
The event organiser will provide online event access details
Finances Made Easy: All Things Finance in 90 Minutes a Week
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.
About Sue
Sue 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 28th September 2026, 2.00 PM - 3:30 PM (UTC+01)
Location
The event organiser will provide online event access details
Revenue Growth Unlocked
About the workshop
Revenue growth is the engine that drives every successful business, yet many business owners rely on inconsistent sales activity, unclear strategies or simply hope that more customers will come along. This practical, jargon-free online workshop will introduce simple, proven concepts to help you take control of your revenue and build a more consistent approach to business growth.
You'll learn how to identify the activities that have the biggest impact on sales, understand the barriers that may be holding your business back and develop a clearer strategy for attracting and converting more customers. The session is interactive, with opportunities to ask questions throughout, and you'll leave with practical actions you can put into practice straight away.
What attendees will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the key drivers of sustainable revenue growth.
- Practical strategies to identify and focus on high-impact sales and marketing activities.
- A framework for recognising and removing common barriers to growth.
- Actionable next steps to help increase sales and build a more predictable pipeline.
- Greater confidence in developing a structured approach to growing their business.
What's needed:
A device with internet access. No specialist software or prior knowledge required.
Who's it's suitable for:
Sole traders, start-ups and small business owners who want to increase sales, develop a more consistent approach to revenue growth and build a stronger foundation for long-term business success.
About the facilitator:
David Okeowo is the founder of PitchHub, a business support organisation that helps founders and entrepreneurs develop the clarity, structure and strategies needed to grow their businesses. PitchHub works with founders and support programmes to deliver practical sessions focused on building stronger business models, improving commercial decision-making and preparing businesses for sustainable growth.
David’s approach is practical and action-focused, helping business owners move beyond ideas and create clear plans they can apply immediately. His workshops combine strategic thinking with real-world tools, giving entrepreneurs the confidence and direction they need to take their next steps.
This workshop is fully funded by the Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme, with places limited to one per business.