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23 February

Retail Renaissance Programme – Funding & Financial Guidance

09:30 - 12:30

Unlock Lancashire’s hidden funding vaults: Get expert access to grants, loans and investment opportunities to help fuel your retail growth, scale up, and secure your future. We’ll show you what’s available and give you top tips when applying for financial support to take your business to next level.

26 February

Preference Rules of Origin

13:30 - 16:30

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC.

26 February

Understanding Commodity Codes

09:30 - 12:30

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

2 March

Retail Renaissance Programme – Business Resilience

09:30 - 12:30

Future-proof your retail business: This session will show you how to master crises in business. We’ll also cover how to respond, when things don’t go as planned, and give you top tips to weather storms, build resilience, and turn threats into triumphs.

4 March

Leadership Training – Leading to Success

10:00 - 16:30

This leadership training course teaches you how to lead your team to greater success, will show you how to motivate and influence your team. Inspiring them to become high-performers within your business.

5 March

Mental Health in the Workplace

09:00 - 17:00

Although many factors contribute to poor mental health, a workplace that empowers employees to manage their own wellbeing and equips managers to create supportive conditions is essential in minimising its impact on the organisation.

5-6 March

Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace

Create a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace.

9-11 March

First Aid At Work Training Course – 3 Days

The comprehensive 3-day Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is essential for designated first aiders in medium to high-risk workplaces or those with larger workforces. This course meets HSE expectations and equips participants with the skills and confidence to respond effectively to a range of workplace emergencies. This course is the most comprehensive first aid course in the UK.

11 March

Introduction to Contracts and Contract Management

10:00 - 16:00

This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in contracts and contract management, tailored for individuals entering the field of procurement or enhancing their contract management capabilities.

12 March

Customs Procedures & Documentation

09:30 - 12:30

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).