Events for your business
Free training courses and workshops for Dorset businesses
We run a series of free training courses and workshops across Dorset, covering a wide range of subjects for businesses.
Click here to view the current listing of events (on Eventbrite)
Free events available from Dorset Growth Hub currently include:
- Using Instagram in your business
- Social Media Marketing - Beginner Level
- Social Media Marketing - Intermediate Level
- Facebook Advertising
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Grants and Finance
- New in Business (two-day workshop)
"Fantastic course tutor. Loved the location. Lots taken away from the course. Thank You" Claire, Dogeaze
These workshops are completely free and funded by the European Regional Development Fund. They are delivered by Dorset Growth Hub and WSX Enterprise. They are only open to Dorset, UK-registered SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs with home addresses in Dorset.
Only one place allowed per business. Please contact the Growth Hub if you wish to reserve a space for another organisation or person.
Please also note that some sectors are not eligible for support on this programme due to Central Government Legislation. These sectors include: *Fishery & Aquaculture, *Primary Production, Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products, *Coal, Steel and Shipbuilding sectors,*Synthetic Fibres, *Generalised School Age Education, *Banking and Insurance Companies. (*please click here for full eligibility guidelines).
Some retail activities may also not qualify. We can only accept those who are eligible into our range of courses and workshops. If you require more information or are unsure if you are eligible for the support we offer, you can call us on 01202 607533 and a member of the Dorset Growth hub team will be happy to help.
"Thank you so much for the training yesterday, I can't emphasise enough how useful it was." James, Chain Digital