As Southport prepares itself for a unique year of extraordinary cultural activity in 2026, InvestSefton wants to ensure local businesses are fully prepared to capitalise on it.
Starting in late November 2025, InvestSefton launched a series of FREE workshops designed to boost your creativity, strengthen your marketing capabilities, and elevate your customer experience – giving your business the confidence to REALLY make the most of what is anticipated to be a never-before-experienced & exciting 12 months for Southport.
Over 3 workshops, InvestSefton and our Expert Hosts will help you discover the next level for your business, covering 3 key themes:
1- Developing an Experience (held on 24th November 2025)
View the presentation from the workshop here
2- Social Media & Marketing (held on 13th January 2026)
You can view the presentations here:
Sales & Marketing presentation
3- Next Level Visitor & Guest Experience for hospitality businesses – (To be held on Monday 19th January 2026, 10am or 6pm at The Bold Hotel in Southport) Book your place here.
As well as the workshops, there is a range of FREE assets and promotional material you can download and use for your business. All of the assets can be found if you follow this google drive link.
If you have any queries or would like any help in using them please contact kayleigh.formby@sefton.gov.uk who will be able to provide support with this and suggest ideas for social media.
Check out the following links to find out more details about the exciting events that are coming to Southport: