Business Bootcamp: Strengthen - Planning, People & Productivity

Tue Mar 10 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:45 am UTC+00:00

Clockwise | Liverpool

Business Support Service, Liverpool City Council
Publisher/HostBusiness Support Service, Liverpool City Council
Business Bootcamp: Strengthen - Planning, People & Productivity
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A practical workshop designed to help creative agencies & professional services firms strengthen their foundations and grow with confidence
About this Event

The Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council are delighted to offer this fully-funded workshop delivered by our specialist growth advisors and hosted by business support experts Ian Dixon & Howard Fleming on 10th March at Clockwise Liverpool.

Purpose:
To equip local creative agencies & professional services firms with the tools, frameworks and expert guidance needed to plan strategically, manage people effectively and improve operational performance. Participants will learn about:

  • Developing a clearer strategic direction
  • Stronger HR practices that support growth
  • Practical methods to improve productivity and reduce waste
  • Actionable next steps tailored to their business


Planning: Mark Butchard from Mark Butchard Business Solutions Ltd will lead on the Strategic Business Planning advice. Mark brings a structured yet flexible approach to strategic planning, helping businesses articulate where they’re going and how they’ll get there.

People: Peter Waller‑Flynn from Privilege HR Liverpool Ltd will talk about Human Resources. Peter helps businesses build strong, compliant and people‑focused workplaces that support performance and wellbeing.

Productivity: Jaan Scott from Matchbox Associates Ltd will explore elements of Lean & Process Improvement. Jaan specialises in helping businesses “Work Smarter, Not Harder” by improving processes, reducing waste and boosting productivity.


Agenda

9.30am: Arrival and networking over breakfast

10.00am: Welcome and introduction

10.15am: Advisor presentations

11.00am: Audience engagement and networking

11.45am: Close


Who should attend:
This fully-funded workshop is for established Liverpool-based businesses, primarily those who have not already accessed LCC’s UKSPF funded business growth support. We’d welcome applications from a wide range of entrepreneurs from creative agencies and professional services firms. Places are limited and will be allocated accordingly.

Register your interest now!


Please note, our events (in person or virtual) may be photographed. By attending this session, you have agreed to the following statement: 'I give permission for Liverpool City Council to use my photograph and other media such as film and quotations, on promotional material and publications, for which it may be suitable.'


The event is delivered through the Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council which provides fully-funded support to existing businesses based in Liverpool and also to Liverpool residents looking to start-up a new business. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority. .


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Clockwise, Edward Pavilion, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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