Workshops
Whilst HBA Business events are free for Huntingdonshire businesses to attend, there is a cost for us in arranging these events (venue hire, presenters time and fees, staff time in administering them etc). Please bear this in mind when booking a place, and if you are unable to attend, please cancel your space.
Teamworking and Collaboration with AI
Fully Funded Online Event
Make this New Year count: Discover the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a collaborative team member that will help you to grow your business!
Participants will explore how to effectively work alongside state-of-the-art AI tools to enhance their online presence, streamline operations, and drive business growth. Through interactive demonstrations and real-world examples, attendees will learn to seamlessly integrate AI into their daily workflows, much like they use other essential business software.
By attending this workshop, business owners and entrepreneurs will gain practical insights into leveraging the most recent and accessible AI technologies for their specific business needs. They’ll discover how to collaborate with AI for tasks such as content creation, social media management, customer service enhancement, business planning and market trend analysis.
Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to immediately implement AI solutions, boosting their team’s capabilities and productivity. This workshop will empower participants to embrace AI as a valuable digital partner, positioning their businesses at the forefront of innovation and competitive advantage in the digital landscape.
This workshop is being delivered Grae Laws, a self-confessed geek for AI tools. He is also an experienced coach, facilitator and trainer who enjoys the challenge of helping people to do more, be more and get more from their ideas. He works with businesses delivering meaningful programmes of business support that get results.
Dates
- Thursday 27 February 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm
Location
- Online
Cost
- Fully funded by Huntingdonshire District Council
Tender Smart – writing tender responses that will help win you the contract!
Fully Funded Online Event
Make this New Year count: Discover how to write strong Tender Responses that will help you to win more contracts and grow your business!
By attending this workshop, participants will gain practical insights into the key elements of writing strong responses to tenders that will help them to win more contracts and grow their business.
It will cover-
Strong fundamentals: Getting the fundamentals right is so important, learn what you need to do!
Effective Response: Learn how to write compelling tender responses that stand out.
Smart Decision-Making: Discover when not applying might be the best strategy for your business.
Handling Rejection: Turn setbacks into opportunities by using feedback to improve future bids.
Opportunity Search: How to find new tender opportunities for your business.
This workshop is being delivered by Robert Smith, with circa 25 years’ experience of both commissioning services and responding to tenders rob has experienced this topic extensively from both sides. He is also an experienced coach, facilitator and trainer who enjoys the challenge of helping people to do more, be more and get more from their ideas. He works with businesses delivering meaningful programmes of business support that get results.
Dates
- Wednesday 26 February 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm
Location
- Online
Cost
- Fully funded by Huntingdonshire District Council
Trainer
1 Hour Business Kickstart
Do you have that business idea?
Are you asking yourself – where do I start? How do I turn those dreams into reality? Is my idea good enough and will it work?
Whether you’re just exploring that idea or have already taken those first steps to starting your own business.
This relaxed, conversational hour-long group session is designed to give new potential entrepreneurs an introduction to our programme for running your own business.
Whether you’re looking to start a small lifestyle business, or you have big ambitions, join us for FREE!
Dates
- Monday 14 August, 12pm - 1pm
- Thursday 17 August, 7pm - 8pm
Location
- Online
Cost
- FREE
Recruitment and Retention: Best practice for hiring your workforce
FREE Workshop
Whether you’re an early stage business or just starting up, understanding the hiring process and challenges faced with hiring in 2023 is key.
This FREE bite-sized 3-hour session will give you an introduction to the considerations needed to set up your recruitment in the right way, at the right time to get the right outcomes.
We will provide you with the tools to assess your current practices or set up new ones. So Join us for
Business Model Canvas: A Single Page Business Plan
FREE Online Workshop
Whether you’re an early stage business or just starting up, the business model canvas gives a clear and concise picture of the company’s value proposition, target customer segments, revenue streams, cost structure, and key activities.
It enables entrepreneurs to focus on the most critical elements of their business plan and identify potential flaws in their approach before launching or growing their venture.
Got Something to Sell?
Fully Funded Workshop
Whether you’re launching a new business or it’s in it’s early stages, our FREE* “Got Something to Sell?” workshop is your key to mastering the essentials of retail entrepreneurship.
Join us for a dynamic 3-hour workshop to uncover the Core Elements of Retail Success: Gain Insights into the intricacies of retail operations and effective sales strategies. Access the pros and cons of diverse retail models: own premises, wholesale, concession, or marketplace.
Acquire practical tips and insider tricks to supercharge your retail profits. Work together to construct a Retail Profile and Loss account, ensuring your business not only survives but thrives. Join our workshop and become a master in the art of selling for unparalleled success!
Dates
- More Dates Coming Soon
Location
- Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4FA
Cost
- FREE
Trainer
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