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Spending too much time on spreadsheets, data checks or preparing reports? This practical session will explore how Microsoft Copilot in Excel can transform finance, operations and admin workflows – saving time, reducing errors and unlocking deeper insights.

Designed specifically for accountants, finance professionals and SME teams who use Excel daily, this workshop will demonstrate how Copilot’s AI capabilities can automate routine tasks, simplify complex formulas and improve decision-making speed.

Copilot can become your productivity partner for everyday finance tasks - supporting budgets, managing forecasts and performance tracking within Excel & other Microsoft tools.

Your Speaker: Natasha Bradley
Natasha brings over two decades of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, having held key roles across Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Systems Integrators (SIs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).

For the past five years, she has specialised in Change and Adoption, partnering with organisations across diverse industries to drive measurable efficiencies through technology. Natasha now leads a business dedicated to adoption and governance, with a strong emphasis on unlocking tangible value from Microsoft Copilot. Her approach blends strategic insight with hands-on delivery, ensuring that change is not only embraced but sustained

CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED DATE and LOCATION:
19 Nov 2025 Trafford College, Manchester Road, Timperley, WA14 5PQ
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20 Nov 2025 for Stockport College, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3UQ

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What you'll learn
- Practical examples of how Copilot supports finance and admin workflows
- How to automate repetitive tasks and streamline reporting
- Tips for improving accuracy and reducing manual errors
- Live demos and hands-on examples tailored to SME needs


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- Priority will be given to Trafford and Stockport businesses not previously supported by the GMFEIP fund
- Accountants and bookkeepers
- Finance and operations professionals
- SME owners and admin teams who use Excel daily

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Small businesses with under 250 employees
Business is within GM but preferable in Trafford/Stockport area

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