The Financial & Professional (F&P) Network is for any business in the financial & professional sectors in Sefton. Come along for networking and presentations as well as complimentary breakfast.
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Next Level Customer Experience- Free Workshop for Sefton businesses
InvestSefton would like to invite you to an energising workshop helping you elevate your customer journey using proven hospitality principles, delivered by Andrew Kemsley from 10Hospitality. Andrew is a hospitality coach, trainer and facilitator with more than 20 years’ experience in the field.
These workshops were previously held in January, April & May this year in Southport & Formby, they were so well received that we are running them again, this time at The Lake House in Waterloo in October.
For more information please visit our events page or contact us on 0151 934 3452/investsefton@sefton.gov.uk
Next Level Customer Experience- Free Workshop
InvestSefton would like to invite you to an energising workshop helping you elevate your customer journey using proven hospitality principles, delivered by Andrew Kemsley from 10Hospitality. Andrew is a hospitality coach, trainer and facilitator with more than 20 years’ experience in the field.
These workshops were previously held in January, April & May this year in Southport & Formby, they were so well received that we are running them again, this time at The Lake House in Waterloo in October.
There is a choice of 2 dates and times, book your place here
LYVA Labs Adapt Programme now open
The LYVA Labs ADAPT programme provides established Liverpool City Region businesses with expert innovation support, helping leaders turn uncertainty into an actionable innovation plan.
Designed for ambitious businesses looking to explore new products, services and business opportunities, ADAPT combines structured guidance, specialist expertise and access to funding to help businesses become more resilient, more productive and better equipped to realise new market opportunities.
The programme supports businesses navigating challenges such as:
- Increasing cost headwinds in their products and services
- Rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence
- Supply chain disruption
- Market shifts requiring innovation to remain competitive
ADAPT is suitable for:
- Liverpool City Region-based businesses
- Established organisations with a turnover of £500,000 or more
- Businesses employing a minimum of three people
- Organisations from any sector with a commitment to innovation and growth
- Companies able to commit two senior team members, including a member of the C-suite or leadership team
- Businesses looking to explore, validate and develop new products, services or business opportunities
- Applications open: 1st September 2026
- Applications close: 30th September 2026
- Q&A webinar: 17th September 2026 sign up here
For more information please contact: enquiries@lyvalabs.com
HMRC to sign up individuals to Making Tax Digital
From September 2026, HMRC will start signing up landlords and sole traders to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if it believes they should already be registered. HMRC will use data from 2024/25 self-assessment tax returns to identify landlords and sole traders who should be using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Read more about the process at:
https://landlordknowledge.co.uk/hmrc-sign-up-overdue-landlords-mtd-september-2
Pitch Practice Event
Get ready to perfect your pitch and wow the crowd in 3 minutes…..
This session is designed for founders who are planning to raise investment—whether you’re actively fundraising or preparing for your next round. Whether you’re currently raising funds or preparing for your next round, this is a chance to sharpen your message, build confidence, and receive honest feedback from experienced mentors.
This is a pitch practice environment only. No investors will be present, and no investment opportunities will be offered during the session.
It will take place on Wednesday 30th September from 12 pm – 2.30pm at The Lake House in Waterloo. A complimentary lunch will be available.
Social Economy Club
The Social Economy Club is an open, informal meetup for locals, socially trading organisations, creatives and curious minds who want to engage with and grow the social economy. Gatherings take place four times a year in each borough across the Liverpool City Region, including talks, workshops and refreshments.
The next Sefton gathering has been confirmed for Friday 18th September, 10am – 12pm at The Lock & Quay Pub in Bootle. A complimentary brunch will be provided.
The Social Economy Club is supported by InvestSefton, Kindred LCR, The Big Onion, Merseyside Expanding Horizons and Safe Regeneration.
Visit https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Lock-And-Quay/Social-Economy-Club/42681924/ for more information and booking details.
Together for Business- an event to celebrate the businesses, partnerships and support organisations helping to power the Liverpool City Region.
This free netwrking event will bring together businesses, founders, delivery partners and stakeholders from across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, the event celebrates the impact of UKSPF supported activity while creating new opportunities for collaboration, engagement and growth.
Across the morning, you’ll hear inspiring business stories, explore the support available across the Liverpool City Region and connect with the people and organisations helping businesses grow.
Funded sustainability support for businesses in the LCR
The Liverpool John Moores University/University of Liverpool Low Carbon Eco-innovatory are offering funded support for businesses in the Liverpool City Region, focusing on carbon reduction, sustainability and clean growth- supporting your business towards net zero targets.
For more information please contact John or Sarah:
20% Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April 2027
The Prime Minister has taken action to cut business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.
New business rate cuts will benefit nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues, saving the typical pub an estimated £1,100 in the next financial year, providing much-needed certainty for businesses looking to invest, grow and create jobs.