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Skills Bootcamps

Selnet are excited to bring a third round of Skills Bootcamps to Lancashire entrepreneurs! 

Our Skills Bootcamps in Sales & Marketing and Social Media are for individuals in business or business leaders looking for a low-cost programme to upskill their team. The outcome for those involved is simply key skills development:

  • For businesses, this will enable income growth, build professional skills, create new opportunities and contacts.
  • For entrepreneurs to develop and promote new business ambitions.
  • Fully funded for self-employed business owners or start-ups and 90% funded for employers wanting to upskill staff.

Are you interested?

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Application is easy and we will do most of the work for you – just contact us by clicking on the link for the Skills Bootcamp you want to attend:

📣  Calling out to enterprising individuals, freelancers, business owners and staff across Lancashire – are you looking to grow your income, win new clients, upskill your staff or develop business ideas? If you are, apply now for full information, and we will keep potential learners informed with details.

The programmes are intensive but flexible, delivered online, and focus on practical, real-world skills such as:

  • Developing a clear value proposition and winning new business
  • Building and executing effective marketing strategies
  • Using social media to increase visibility and engagement
  • Creating actionable plans to support business growth

Each programme also includes opportunities to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and receive ongoing support beyond the training.

To be eligible, individuals must be aged 19+, based in Lancashire, and able to commit to the full programme.

Yvette is happy to have an informal chat with anyone who wants to find out more – just email yvette@selnet-uk.com or call 07958 432165.

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Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp: Key Information

  • Duration: Each Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp runs for 12 weeks. Our third Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp starts in May 2026 – join Selnet across social media for feedback from entrepreneurs involved.
  • Format: Online via Zoom.
  • Schedule: 3 hour sessions, twice a week must be attended (apart from exceptional circumstances).
  • Total Learning Hours: 72 hours of guided learning including developing a SMART plan for your business.

Thomas Jardine & Co are leading our Cohort 3 Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp who specialise in ‘turning complexity into clarity and clarity into progress for independent business leaders.’

Jacqui and Keith Jackson are 5th generation directors of Thomas Jardine & Co and experienced leadership, sales and marketing specialists working with independently owned and growing SMEs across the UK. Through their delivery of the Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamps with Selnet, they bring a practical, hands-on approach that helps business owners turn strategy into action.

With a strong track record of supporting leaders to grow revenue, sharpen their value proposition and build confident, capable teams, Jacqui and Keith combine commercial insight with real-world business experience. Their Bootcamp sessions are designed to move beyond theory, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, mindset and clarity needed to win new customers, strengthen relationships and drive sustainable growth.

Known for their engaging, straight-talking style, they create high-energy learning environments where SMEs not only build skills, but leave with clear plans to increase income, secure new opportunities and take control of their business future.

Feedback on training delivered by Thomas Jardine & Co:

“A game-changer for my business”

“Innovative and Invaluable!”

“Unscrambled my brain, to get real clarity”

Social Media Skills Bootcamp: Key Information

  • Duration: Each Social Media Skills Bootcamp has run for 16 weeks. Our third cohort starts on Tuesday 26th May – join Selnet across social media for feedback from entrepreneurs involved.
  • Format: Online via Zoom.
  • Schedule: 4 hours, once a week must be attended (apart from exceptional circumstances).
  • Total Learning Hours: 64 hours of guided learning including developing a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable Relevant & Time-bound) business plan.

Our Social Media Skills Bootcamp tutor is Lucie Higham!

Lucie is a highly experienced digital marketing specialist and a former journalist, with over 30 years’ experience and expertise in social media training and coaching.

Lucie’s Social Media Skills Bootcamp will bring her passion, knowledge and real-life experience on how social media can be used – all for entrepreneurs to actively engage new clients, audiences and opportunities.

Client feedback on Lucie’s support:

“Boosted my confidence” – “You have really boosted my confidence and given me lots of hints and tips for future posts.”

“Lucie knows her stuff” – “I really enjoyed my coaching session. Lucie knows her stuff and has given me so many ideas to work on.”

“Lucie was excellent – knowledgeable and approachable”

For any questions about the Skills Bootcamps or to discuss further, please contact Yvette: yvette@selnet-uk.com or call 07958 432165

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