The Surrey Chambers of Commerce, supported by projectfive and Eagle Radio, are delighted to bring
you our Start-Up Academy. By becoming a member of the Academy you can work alongside your peer
group and grow your business. By utilising the expertise of our members, we can ensure that you will
get the best advice and resources needed to develop your business and increase your network.
The Academy will take place once a month from 21st April – 16th November 2020, when a graduation
ceremony will take place. Key areas of business will be covered in depth, with an informative talk for the
first half of the day, followed by an interactive session in the afternoon. Running from 10am – 1.30pm,
you will be offered the chance to work remotely in projectfive’s office space – a great opportunity to
continue getting to know your fellow cohort members and expand your network.
Monthly timings
10:00 – Arrival with networking/tea and coffee
10:30 – Headline speaker opens
11:30 – 12:30 – Networking and Lunch
12:30 – 13:30 – Interactive session
13:30 – event close/networking
Delegates are welcome to stay on and work from projectfive’s offices
Topics covered:
21st April –Business Planning/Strategy and setting objectives– Richard Butcher, Stratagems
18th May – How to make a business successful – Mike Turner, youbecome
22nd June – Digital Media & Marketing Strategy – David Evans, Akiko
20th July – Sales & Negotiation – Paul Glynn, Sandler
24th August – IT & Cyber Crime – Steve Coburn, projectfive
21st September – HR & Compliance – Martine Robins, The HR Dept
19th October – Budgets & Raising Money – Daniel Morgan, Haines Watts Chartered Accountants
16th November– Graduation – Recap of learning, future support options, measure initial objectives.
WHERE WILL THE ACADEMY BE HELD
The academy will be held at projectfive’s offices.
St George’s House, Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY
PARKING
The nearest car park is Knoll Road Multistory Car Park,
located next to Camberley Theatre
WHAT NEXT?
Complete our application form to see if you will be
accepted as one of our inaugural Start-Up Academy cohort
REQUIREMENTS
- Less than 3 years in business
- Commitment to attend all sessions
- £40 plus VAT commitment fee
HOW TO SIGN-UP
If you are interested in finding out more about the
academy and how to sign up, please contact
troy.jackson@surrey-chambers.co.uk
or call 01483 735547
We look forward to having you on board.