📣Do YOU need support to build your business? 🤩 Skills Bootcamps can help build YOUR business, upskill your team members, add networking links and new opportunities:
🎯 For businesses, this will enable income growth, build professional skills, create new opportunities and contacts.
🎯 For entrepreneurs to develop and promote new business ambitions.
🎯 Fully funded for self-employed business owners or start-ups and 90% funded for employers wanting to upskill staff.
Are you interested?
Call Yvette Holden on 07958 432165, email [email protected] or read more about our Skills Bootcamps and how to apply for your place here: /r/bootcamps-selnet
🔵SOCIAL MEDIA - One 4-hour session per week, for 16 weeks starting Friday 22nd May 2026.
ℹ️ For key skills to thrive in digital marketing for your business - a mix of marketing strategy and hands-on practice will cover everything from digital platforms to designing content.
🟢 SALES & MARKETING - Two 3-hour sessions per week (Monday and Wednesday mornings), for 12 weeks from 26th May 2026. - Please note: For Week 1 only, sessions will run on Tuesday 26th May and Wednesday 27th May 2026. From Week 2 onwards, sessions will take place every Monday and Wednesday morning
✅Increase your sales skills and knowledge, examine the sales process and focus on marketing plans for your business.
Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education. This is fully funded learning for entrepreneurs and 90% funded for staff members.
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🎯Calling out to #enterprising #individuals, #freelancers, business #owners and #staff across Lancashire – are you looking to grow your income, win new clients, upskill your staff or develop business ideas? Apply now for a funded Skills Bootcamp!
🔋Sales & Marketing
🔋Social Media Skills
Application is easy and we will do most of the work for you – they are fully funded for self-employed business owners or start-ups and 90% funded for employers wanting to upskill staff.
The programmes are intensive but flexible, delivered online, and focus on practical, real-world skills such as:
✅ Developing a clear value proposition and winning new business
✅ Building and executing effective marketing strategies
✅ Using social media to increase visibility and engagement
✅ Creating actionable plans to support business growth
Each programme also includes opportunities to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and receive ongoing support beyond the training.
To be eligible, individuals must be aged 19+, based in Lancashire, and able to commit to the full programme.
Yvette is happy to have an informal chat with anyone who wants to find out more – just email [email protected] or call 07958 432165.
#SkillsBootcamps #SkillsForLife #businesssales #sales #businessmarketing #marketing #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #SmallBusiness #SME #Entrepreneurship #startup #Inspiration #Ambition #Networking #SideHustle #BusinessGoals #CreativeEntrepreneur #Mentor #BusinessGrowth
SELNET Member Workshop – Employment Relations & Good Practice
Join us next Tuesday for an online workshop designed to support good workplace practice and effective people management.
📅 Tuesday 19 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm (2.5 hours)
📍 Online session
👤 Delivered by experienced employment relations advisors James Brown & John Jeffers from ACAS
💡 What we’ll cover:
Employment relations best practice
Workplace policies and procedures
Legal aspects of people management
Practical guidance to support everyday management challenges
This advisory session is ideal for managers, HR professionals, and anyone involved in workplace leadership.
👉 Book Here
#SELNET #EmploymentRelations #WorkplaceGoodPractice
#PeopleManagement #OnlineWorkshop #ACAS
📣Upskill your staff and build your business! Apply now for a Skills Bootcamp starting soon...
Interested? Call Yvette Holden on 07958 432165, email [email protected] or visit /skills-bootcamps/
🔵SOCIAL MEDIA - One 4-hour session per week, for 16 weeks starting Friday 22nd May 2026.
ℹ️ For key skills to thrive in digital marketing for your business - a mix of marketing strategy and hands-on practice will cover everything from digital platforms to designing content, delivered by Lucie Higham, Redmoor Communications CIC.
🟢 SALES & MARKETING - Two 3-hour sessions per week. For Week 1 only, sessions will run on Tuesday 26th May and Wednesday 27th May 2026. From Week 2 onwards, sessions will take place every Monday and Wednesday morning for 12 weeks.
✅Increase your sales skills and knowledge, examine the sales process and focus on marketing plans for your business, delivered by Jacqui Jackson, MA (Dist), Cert. Ed, Thomas Jardine & Co.
Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education. This is fully funded learning for entrepreneurs and 90% funded for staff members.
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#SkillsBootcamps #SkillsForLife #businesssales #sales #businessmarketing #marketing #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #Ambition #Networking #SideHustle #BusinessGoals #CreativeEntrepreneur #Mentor #BusinessGrowth #Lancashire #StartUp #NewBusiness #peerlearning
Selnet's Work and Health Coach Emma supports people who are struggling in work or trying to find employment due to health-related barriers. Support is tailored to each individual’s needs, making it meaningful, empowering, and sometimes life-changing.
It’s always fantastic to receive positive feedback like this — it reminds us why we do what we do:
"Emma is an absolute gem I couldn’t have asked for anybody better, she has been truly supportive throughout my sessions & continues to strive in building my confidence in everything we discuss.
She has really made a big difference and is an asset to WorkWell."
Visit /workwell-in-preston/ for more information and support available.
#WorkWell #preston #soletrader #selfemployed #sme #wellbeing #health #returntowork #adaptingtheworkplace #accesstowork #reasonableadjustments #adjust #positivechange #livedexperience
🎯 Ready to grow your enterprise or bring your new ideas to life?
Our online Skills Bootcamps in Sales & Marketing or Social Media give you the tools to:
✅ increase your income
✅ attract new clients
✅ make your entrepreneurial vision a success.
This expert training is also available for members of your team who have the potential to upskill in their roles and build your organisation together.
Places are fully funded for self-employed business owners or start-ups and 90% funded for employers wanting to upskill staff, through the Department for Education’s Skills for Life programme.
#SkillsBootcamps #SkillsForLife #businesssales #sales #businessmarketing #marketing #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #SmallBusiness #SME #Entrepreneurship #startup #Inspiration #Ambition #Networking #SideHustle #BusinessGoals #CreativeEntrepreneur #Mentor #BusinessGrowth
⏰ This Thursday morning in Chorley! A Selnet Member workshop on Pressure Management, Mental Fitness & Sustained Performance: A high-impact face-to-face session on resilience, managing pressure, and sustaining performance in purpose-driven roles.
👍Contact Nina [email protected] for more information or read more and book here: /e/pressure-management-mental-fitness-sustained-performance-tickets-1983358558840
Membership of Selnet provides access to expert-led sessions like this throughout the year, alongside wider support and connection across the network. Join us!
#SelnetMember #socent #socialenterprise #management #mentalfitness #sustainability #resilience #performance #impact
Today’s the day! Celebrating 20 years of impact, collaboration and community together
Team Selnet are excited to be hosting our 20th anniversary and Awards event – it will be a true celebration of the sector we are so proud to champion.
When the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire (Selnet) began two decades ago, we were founded by our sector, for our sector. A small team with a big belief that social enterprises across Lancashire deserved a strong voice, a supportive network and a place to belong.
What a journey it’s been! None of us could have imagined how much our sector would grow or how many lives would be changed along the way.
FULL ARTICLE WITH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: /pulse/todays-day-celebrating-20-years-impact-collaboration-community-ezdce
#20Weeksfor20Years #SelnetAwards #SelnetMember #20WeeksFor20Years #SocialEnterprise #socent #lancashire #blackpool #blackburnwithdarwen #buysocial
"It's been a really good week speaking to entrepreneurs who need help marketing their business to build on their ambitions" - Yvette Holden. "I get excited because I know what's in store for them with the Skills Bootcamps and being with other like-minded people to build new, professional relationships too."
Our next set of Skills Bootcamps are starting soon - apply now: 🟢 SALES & MARKETING - Two 3-hour sessions per week (Monday and Wednesday mornings), for 12 weeks from Monday 18th May 2026. ✅Increase your sales skills and knowledge, examine the sales process and focus on marketing plans for your business, delivered by Jacqui Jackson, MA (Dist), Cert. Ed, Thomas Jardine & Co. 🔵SOCIAL MEDIA - One 4-hour session per week, for 16 weeks starting on Friday 22nd May 2026. ℹ️ Gain key skills to thrive in digital marketing for your business: This mix of marketing strategy and hands-on practice will cover everything from digital platforms to designing content, delivered by Lucie Higham, Redmoor Communications CIC.
Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education. This is fully funded learning for entrepreneurs and 90% funded for staff members.
Call Yvette Holden on 07958 432165, email [email protected] or read more about our Skills Bootcamps and how to apply for your place here: /skills-bootcamps/ 📢 SPREAD THE WORD!!
#SkillsBootcamps #SkillsForLife #businesssales #sales #businessmarketing #marketing #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #Ambition #Networking #SideHustle #BusinessGoals #CreativeEntrepreneur #Mentor #BusinessGrowth #Lancashire #StartUp #NewBusiness #peerlearning
📣Do YOU need support to build your business? We're excited to introduce A THIRD SET of our Skills Bootcamps! 🤩 These are intensive but flexible courses designed to give individuals the opportunity to build YOUR business skills, networking links and opportunities:
🔵SOCIAL MEDIA - One 4-hour session per week, for 16 weeks starting on Friday 22nd May 2026.
ℹ️ Gain key skills to thrive in digital marketing for your business:
This mix of marketing strategy and hands-on practice will cover everything from digital platforms to designing content, delivered by Lucie Higham, Redmoor Communications CIC.
🟢 SALES & MARKETING - Two 3-hour sessions per week (Monday and Wednesday mornings), for 12 weeks from Monday 18th May 2026.
✅Increase your sales skills and knowledge, examine the sales process and focus on marketing plans for your business, delivered by Jacqui Jackson, MA (Dist), Cert. Ed, @thomasjardineco
Skills Bootcamps are funded by the @educationgovuk Department for Education. This is fully funded learning for entrepreneurs and 90% funded for staff members.
Call Yvette Holden on 07958 432165, email [email protected] or read more about our Skills Bootcamps and how to apply for your place here: /r/bootcamps-selnet
cc: @prestoncomnet@blackpoolgazette@lancashiretelegraph
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📢 We're nearly there - it's Week 19 of our "20 Weeks For 20 Years"! Here are some photos from past years 🤩
📅 Final call for bookings is this Monday, 20th April at midday - join us and celebrate social enterprises, individuals and teams from across Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen!
⭐ Shortlists, book your places and celebrations from past years - visit /awards
💫 Selnet: For People - For Business - For Good
#20weeksfor20years #SelnetAwards #SocialEnterprise #socent #lancashire #blackpool #BlackburnWithDarwen #BwD
#New #Small #RisingStar #Community #Impact #Unsung #Hero #Volunteer #Collaboration #Partnerships #Leadership #Champion
🔊“Selnet would like to thank the Move Forward Delivery Partners for their invaluable contributions over the past year and the meaningful impact they have made within the community of Pendle” said Alison Davies, Head of Employability Services at Selnet.
“This service exceeded its targets and made significant achievements and impacts.
📣 Read impact statistics and project feedback quotes in the tiles attached.
💡 The Move Forward project in Pendle (UKSPF funded) supported Pendle residents aged 25 and over who were economically inactive and furthest from work to overcome the barriers which prevented them from participating fully in the labour market by:
🟢 Supporting individuals on their journeys – from personal growth and development, to improving skills, building confidence and securing a new job.
🟢 Building strong connections with people, organisations and businesses across Pendle.
🟢 Collaborating with existing services and creating new ways to support each person.
#ukspf #moveforwardpendle @pendlecouncil@child_action_northwest@pac_charity@pac_eastlancashire@pendlewomensforum
