Events
Upcoming Events
Mar 16
Delegation Skills Business Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to understand delegation skills and apply them to managerial roles.
Tuesday 16th March
9:15 a.m.
Waterside House
Mar 24
Training Course Emergency First Aid At Work - March Wednesday 24th March @ 8:45 a.m.
This course covers essential first aid skills. It is designed to give anyone the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid situation.
Apr 13
Business Seminar Communicating Well At Work - April Tuesday 13th April @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this seminar is to enable delegates to perform more professionally in the workplace.
Apr 20
Business Workshop Dealing With Change Tuesday 20th April @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this workshop is to understand organisational change and how to deal with it.
Apr 21
Training Course Emergency First Aid At Work - April Wednesday 21st April @ 8:45 a.m.
This course covers essential first aid skills. It is designed to give anyone the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid situation.
Apr 28
Business Workshop Appraisal Skills Wednesday 28th April @ 9:15 a.m.
The purpose of this workshop is to enable you to undertake appraisals so that you and your team can both review past performance and plan for future success in order to perform even more effectively.
May 11
Business Seminar Dealing With Difficult People & Situations - May Tuesday 11th May @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this seminar is to give delegates a better understanding of human behaviour together with some useful techniques for dealing with some of the more difficult aspects.
May 12
Business Course First Aid At Work - May Wednesday 12th May @ 8:45 a.m.
Aside from the legal requirements, this three day course provides excellent detailed coverage of first aid for anyone wanting to gain skills for inside or outside of work.
May 19
Business Workshop Coaching Skills Wednesday 19th May @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this workshop is to understand the Coaching process in relation to self and staff development.
May 26
Training Course Emergency First Aid At Work - May Wednesday 26th May @ 8:45 a.m.
This course covers essential first aid skills. It is designed to give anyone the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid situation.
Jun 15
Business Course Writing Management Reports Tuesday 15th June @ 9:15 a.m.
If you ever write management reports but have that unsettling feeling that you could make a better job of it, then this course is for you.
Jun 22
Business Workshop Enhancing Customer Care Tuesday 22nd June @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this workshop is to give delegates an understanding of the importance of communicating professionally and with warmth to customers, and to develop their skills in doing this.
Jun 28
Workshop Unlocking Your Potential Monday 28th June @ 9:15 a.m.
The aim of this workshop is to understand and recognise the potential for self development yourself and those you work with.
Jul 1
Training Course Emergency First Aid At Work - July Thursday 1st July @ 8:45 a.m.
This course covers essential first aid skills. It is designed to give anyone the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid situation.
Everybody's invited!
Furness Enterprise (the people behind this website) organise a wide range of events for people living and working in Furness. From inspirational speakers, to round-table discussions, there are events which cover a broad range of subjects. These events also attract a diverse audience, and are fantastic places tø network and meet new people.
The best thing is that most of these events are FREE and open to anybody. We’ve made it simple for you to find out more information, and to book your place online.
Past events
Mar 4
Showcase of young entrepreneurial talent Furness Young Professionals
Furness Young Professionals showcases its very own young entrepreneurial talent with an evening of ambitious thinking, global vision and business insight.
Feb 21
Lunch ‘n’ crunch Furness Young Professionals
Barrow Raiders, in partnership with Furness Young Professionals, is hosting a “Lunch ‘n’ Crunch” event, combining your sunday lunch with tickets to see the Champions in action, as well the opportunity to meet head coach, Steve McCormack.
Feb 6
The FYP ale trail by rail Furness Young Professionals
We’re off on a trip around West Cumbria to sample the delights of our region’s most enjoyed local produce – real ale!
Feb 4
Assertive communications Training Workshop
A one day programme designed to help individuals to develop their assertiveness skills and feel happier about the way they handle situations and people.
Dec 1
Letter & Report Writing Training Course
Are you absolutely comfortable with punctuation, grammar, layout, written tone and paragraphing so that you are expressing yourself very well in writing? How about reports? Can you set objectives, write and structure a professional report which is well laid out and easy to understand? If you have got gaps, need a refresher or want to be brought up to date with best practice, then you will find this day really useful.
Nov 25
Managing Performance Training Course
The aim of the course is to ensure managers attend a practically based programme to learn or refresh the skills required to achieve maximum potential from each team member.
Nov 6
FYP Bonfire 2009 Furness Young Professionals
We probably don’t need to tell you about the bonfire, you’ve probably heard people talk about this wondrous event in hushed tones...
Nov 4
Dealing with Difficult People & Situations - November Training Course
The aim of the course is to give delegates a better understanding of human behaviour together with some useful techniques for dealing with some of the more difficult aspects.
Oct 30
Raj Anand Furness Young Professionals
Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Have you considered taking the leap with that great idea you’ve had? Raj Anand did.
Oct 9
Essential Selling Skills Training Course
Does your job involve selling? Would you like to be able to sell more of your product or service without necessarily working any harder?
Oct 6
Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course
This course covers essential first aid skills. It is designed to give anyone the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid situation. It concentrates on core, first-on-scene skills, which are integral to all first aid. The course is provided through practical training and hands on scenarios.
Sep 23
Time Management - September Training Course
This course is aimed at all those who recognise time as a valuable resource and wish they had more of it.
Sep 15
Successful Telephone Techniques - September Training Course
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.
Jul 17
The FYP Summer Party Furness Young Professionals
We’re returning to our old fave, Fell Foot Wood for live music, yummy food, fire pits and more.
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.
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.
Jun 9
Managing Grievance & Discipline Course
This course is ideal for managers and team leaders or anyone dealing with staffing issues.
May 21
Communicating Well At Work - May Course
To enable delegates to perform more professionally in the workplace. If you are good at your job and want to be even better then you will find this seminar very useful.
May 13
Professional Reception Skills - May Workshop
Learn how to project a professional image when dealing with customers/visitors.
May 7
Ben Keene: Tribe Wanted Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs
Ben Keene is a unique young business person combining enterprise with excitment and adventure with entrepreneurship.
May 7
Manual Handling Business Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to enable individuals to carry out manual handling activities within their own work area in compliance with current health and safety legislation.
Apr 22
Further Management Skills Course
Management is a demanding job requiring a huge range of skills. Many managers have got lots of valuable experience but if you want to be a stronger, more confident professional manager, then this course will help you.
Apr 21
Let's Talk Starting In Business - April Business Seminar
Many new businesses fly no further than the drawing board. Barclays free Let’s Talk Starting in Business seminars will give you the tools to help your business take off.
Apr 2
Reach Out to a Global Audience Business Seminar
Join us for expert guidance on how to exploit the internet and increase sales.
Mar 31
Presenting With Confidence COURSE
During this course you will learn about the different factors that make up a successful presentation. In a supportive atmosphere you will learn how to make presentations both effective and enjoyable.
Mar 24
Dealing With Difficult People & Situations - March Business Seminar
The aim of this seminar is to give delegates a better understanding of human behaviour together with some useful techniques for dealing with some of the more difficult aspects.
Mar 18
Taking & Writing Minutes Course
This course will enable delegates to take and write minutes in a well structured way, which represents them and their organisations professionally.
Mar 6
A Very Jammy Entrepreneur Furness Young Professionals
FYP bring another inspiring young entrepreneur to Furness. Fraser Doherty started selling jam at the age of 14 - Superjam now sells over half a million jars a year.
Feb 18
Professional Reception Skills Course Course
An invitation to attend a course in Professional Reception Skills
Feb 11
Introduction to Management Course
Often people are promoted to the position of team leader, supervisor or manager with no training. They depend on the experiences that they have gained in their past jobs and do their best.
Jan 22
First Aid at Work HSE Course
Aside from the legal requirements this four day course provides excellent detailed coverage of first aid for anyone wanting to gain skills for inside or outside of work.
Dec 19
FYP Christmas Party Furness Young Professionals
Join FYP for their annual Christmas festivities!
Dec 4
Communicating Well at Work Training Event
To enable delegates to perform more professionally in the workplace.
Nov 29
The Van Der Waals Attraction Furness Young Professionals
The Van Der Waals Attraction is a unique, exciting event taking place in Barrow on 29th November at The Canteen media and arts centre.
Nov 25
Time Management Training Event
All those who recognise time as a valuable resource and wish they had more of it.
Nov 19
Let's Talk Starting In Business - November Business Seminar
Many new businesses fly no further than the drawing board. Barclays free Let’s Talk Starting in Business seminars will give you the tools to help your business take off.
Nov 18
Telephone Techniques Training Event
This telephone training course deals with telephone etiquette when making both incoming and outgoing calls.
Nov 13
Advanced Selling Skills Training Event
This course is designed to help delegates sell more of their product or service. This is a great course for delegates who are already comfortable with the structure of a sale either through experience or basic training.
Nov 7
FYP Bonfire Furness Young Professionals
The infamous FYP magical mystery bonfire returns this November!
Oct 23
Dealing With Difficult People & Situations Training Event
To give delegates a better understanding of human behavior together with some useful techniques for dealing with some of the more difficult aspects.
Oct 17
Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs Furness Young Professionals
Imran Hakim of iTeddy and Dragon's Den fame is coming to Barrow to talk about his experience of setting up a ground-breaking business.
Oct 17
Let's Talk Starting In Business Business Seminar
Many new businesses fly no further than the drawing board. Barclays free Let’s Talk Starting in Business seminars will give you the tools to help your business take off.
Oct 17
Tribewanted LIVE and Club Conch: SUMMER BLOWOUT 2008 Furness Young Professionals
Tribewanted: Live returns in October for its third event and is partnering with friends at Club Conch to present the Tribewanted/Club Conch Summer Blowout 2008!
Oct 9
ILM - Customer First Development Award Training Event
The overall aim of this workshop is to enhance the level of care to customers, internal colleagues and anyone who you come into contact with when representing your company.
Sep 27
FYP - Get Refreshed! Furness Young Professionals
Join Club Conch and Furness Young Professionals for a day of pure refreshment.
Sep 25
Writing Effective Emails & Letters Training Event
To enable delegates to write letters and emails in a way that represents them and their organizations professionally.
Sep 19
Professional Reception Skills Training Event
Recognise the importance of first impressions, attitudes and behaviours
Sep 9
Introduction to Coaching Skills Course Training Event
Coaching is all about change and action. This day’s introduction to using coaching skills in the workplace will reveal the skills of coaching, giving you a real understanding of how you can use these valuable skills.
Sep 5
First Aid at Work (HSE) Training Event
5th, 8th, 9th and 10th of September. This four day course follows the full HSE first aid at work syllabus with additional occupational elements.
Jul 13
Get Refreshed! Furness Young Professionals
On Sunday 13th July 2008, Club Conch and Furness Young Professionals partner with BAE to provide a day of pure refreshment.
Jun 25
The Talent Magnets Enterprise Masterclass
Hear from two successful business owners who know what it takes to recruit and retain the best.
Jun 6
An evening with Alastair Humphreys Furness Young Professionals
Furness Young Professionals present another exciting event for their season of "inspirational adventure".
Jun 5
May 19
Access All Areas Business Masterclass
A business masterclass exploring how to connect with customers through the online world.
Apr 23
Retail in the supermarket age - how to retain roots and local spirit Enterprise Masterclass
A masterclass with two masterful speakers. Discover the secrets to success of these fine businesses and explore local trading opportunities.
Apr 18
Meet Tori James Furness Young Professionals
On Friday, April 18th, Furness Young Professionals will be asking, ‘have you reached your goals?’ One young lady who certainly has is Tori James, the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Everest.
Oct 24
Spotlight on writing for a living Spotlight on...
Furness Enterprise - gotta love ‘em - are hosting another event, this time for people interested in writing for a living.
Oct 11
We've got a great pear lined up Business Masterclass
The good people at Furness Enterprise (the people behind this website nonetheless) are holding another Business Masterclass on October 11th, at the Duddon Suite at the Abbey House Hotel
