Enterprise Week is an exciting showcase of workshops, webinars, events & talks all designed to help Luton’s aspiring & established entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

Day three of Enterprise Week will highlight opportunities for upskilling, how to move into self-employment, as well as how to win more work for your business.

Learning new skills is a great way to springboard your career.  With constant advancements in technology, working practices and the need to develop skills for the future, doing an apprenticeship is a great way to develop yourself.  With courses ranging from Level 2 to Level 7 (Masters) we can support you to find the right course where you won’t have to pay any tuition fees, you will earn while you learn, the knowledge you acquire will be practical and applied and ultimately be well-placed in a competitive job market.

If you have a business idea that you would like to develop but do not know how to make that transition into self-employment, this session is perfect for you.  We will help you to discover what tailored support, resources, and expert guidance is available to help you confidently step into self-employment and for you to become your own boss.  This session will include help with creating a business plan, understanding how Access to Work and Connect to Work could help to provide you will ongoing support.

Top tips for tendering, aimed at all suppliers who are keen to understand what the Council wants to see in tender responses (new bidders) and those who have contracts with the Council and are ager to be successful again in the future. Simple signposting and lessons learnt from a Head of Service with over 20 years’ experience in procurement and supporting businesses.

Your pitch can make or break a business opportunity. This hands-on workshop will help entrepreneurs craft compelling sales pitches that capture attention and drive results. Learn practical techniques to communicate your value with confidence and clarity.