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Another cracking opportunity 1st July

Another exciting opportunity that has landed on the FYP desk this week is from FYP member Dom Hall, who runs the UK arm of FieldSkills out of Ulverston. Read more »

Five steps to making a sale 29th June

Without a sale we’re not in business and ongoing sales will spur the business to grow. Emma Jones offers five steps on how to make a sale and keep the cash flowing. Read more »

Group Study Exchange 29th June

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. Read more »

A Masterclass Presented by Murray Easton 22nd June

It wasn’t that easy to access Murray’s time during his 6-year tenure at the helm of BAE Systems in Barrow, but on recently leaving the Company, he gladly responded to an invitation from Harry Knowles, CEO of Furness Enterprise, to present a business Masterclass: “Leadership of Change in a Challenging Environment”. Read more »

BBC Blast Work Experience 22nd June
Is business the secret to a long life? 22nd June
Fieldskills looking for a UK Marketing Administrator 16th June
Four steps to the perfect home office 15th June
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Magpie

Here's an excellent local success story: a college student who exhibited at the Art Foundation – Lucy Sanderson – has also started her own business: Magpie. Read Lucy's full story »

Acting as if life were not a dress rehearsal…

Rachel was one of the founders of the well-known Ashton Group (Theatre Factory), based in Barrow. They have put on about 25 productions in the past 10 years and have been involved in many community and educational theatre projects. Read Rachel's full story »

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Jun 23

Successful Telephone Techniques Business Seminar

The purpose of this workshop is to enable you to project yourself very well over the telephone, in a friendly, professional, effective and confident manner.

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Jun 10

Training & Coaching Skills Workshop

Feel more confident about the ability to plan and deliver one-to-one training and coaching sessions with individuals to develop their skills on the job.

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Jun 9

Managing Grievance & Discipline Course

This course is ideal for managers and team leaders or anyone dealing with staffing issues.

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Furness Enterprise - Enterprising Britain 2008 Winner - North West region

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Creativity Matters in Barrow-in-Furness - Part 1

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A look at creative enterprise in Furness from 2007
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Creativity Matters in Barrow-in-Furness - Part 2

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A look at creative enterprise in Furness from 2007.
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