Free training and advice for all Pendle companies during October

Local business people are invited to a series of free workshops, drop-ins and seminars aimed at helping them get the best out of their business.

Focus on Your Business month brings together a wide range of business specialists and this year retail analyst Kate Hardcastle, a highly respected and multi-award winning businesswoman, is headline speaker.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re established or just starting out in business – you’re sure to find something which can help you,” said councillor Paul White, who oversees enterprise, growth and promotion for Pendle Council.

“These workshops and seminars will support you in your development, however big you are and whatever stage you’re currently at.”

Headline speaker Kate, who founded business transformation organisation Insight with Passion, will be running a master class on how to give your business some oomph.

Hanna Latty, business development officer at Pendle Council, said: “This is the third year that we’ve organised a month of free workshops and seminars for local companies.

Various venues are being used to deliver the sessions including the ACE Centre on Cross Street in Nelson and the Rainhall Centre in Barnoldswick.