About the Workshop
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.
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
Who should attend?
- 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
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
OR
20 Nov 2025 for Stockport College, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3UQ
9.30am for networking/refreshments for a 10am start. 1pm workshop finish.
BOOSTING YOUR BUSINESS, TOGETHER
Please note: These fully funded GMFEIP events are sponsored by Innovate UK and GM Colleges to support business innovation in Greater Manchester.
Priority will be given to
- SMEs based in Trafford and Stockport, as they are the main focus of this programme
-Businesses who have not yet received support from the GMFEIP fund
- Additionally, spaces are limited to a maximum of 2 attendees per business, but we’ll do our best to accommodate additional places if availability allows.
