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SUMMARY:Spelthorne Business Networking breakfast January edition. Join us now!!
DESCRIPTION:Didn’t make it last time? No problem! Secure your spot for our next exciting gathering! \nOur recent business breakfast was a remarkable gathering filled with networking\, insights\, and shared experiences. Join us and network with business colleagues from across the area – make new contacts\, showcase your products and services\, learn about others and have a great breakfast to start the day! \nWednesday 10th of January – 7.30 – 9.00am \nPrice: £12.50 (cash or card on the day) \nLocation:\nSurplus to Supper\nSunbury Cricket Club\nLower Hampton Road\nSunbury-on-Thames\nTW16 5PS \nNo registration is needed\, just turn up and pay on the day. \nParking: There is a large free car park at the cricket club \nOur new breakfast partner\, Surplus to Supper\, brings an exciting twist to our gatherings. \nThe Surplus Café is run by a professional chef cooking surplus food. Their ethos is to provide one free meal for charity from each meal sold at the café (Buy One Feed One Free) – so not only are you networking with us over breakfast\, but you’re also contributing to a local charitable cause! \nFuture breakfast dates for your diary: \n7th February
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/spelthorne-business-networking-breakfast-january-edition-join-us-now/
LOCATION:Sunbury Cricket Club\, Lower Hampton Road\, Sunbury\, TW16 5PS
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SUMMARY:Turning 'No' into 'Yes': An Interactive Workshop on your VC Red Flags
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into VC ‘Red Flags’ by experienced VC dealmaker\, Ian Merricks\, founder of VenturePath Growth Investment Community; what they are\, the implications of them\, the most common red flags and how to get ahead of them\, followed by interactive Q&A. \n  \nAttendees will have the opportunity to be one of two live examples providing live critique as we walk through each deck. This live evaluation offers a unique opportunity to witness pitch evaluation outside of a pitch environment. \n  \nAll attendees have the option to have their deck reviewed privately with aggregated feedback\, plus two founders can elect to be selected for the “live example” feedback. Please share your pitch deck below. \n  \nIf you would like your deck to be reviewed by VenturePath\, please send your deck to Alistair.Drew-Yeates@barclays.com \, if you would like to participate in the live evaluation please mention this in your email\, thank you.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/turning-no-into-yes-an-interactive-workshop-on-your-vc-red-flags/
LOCATION:X+Why Peoples Mission Hall\, 20-30 Whitechapel Rd\, London\, E1 1EW
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Plexal and Surrey Cyber Security Cluster are delighted to welcome applications and registrations for our Cyber Runway\, Pitch Day\, Surrey event. \nDo you want to learn about how cyber companies can leverage innvotion in emerging technologies to better sell to customers? \nWe will have experts from BAE Systems Digital Intelligence who will be able to share insights into the challenges they see in the sector and how they both leverage innovation to improve their offerings. \nDo you have a cyber security solution that you’d like to pitch to investors and industry experts? \nWe are looking for startups /organisations that are building cyber security solutions to join us and pitch their solutions. \nThis event will be a great chance for startups to network with fellow startups\, industry experts and investors. Startups will also get to hear about how they can better engage with the local ecosystem and the various innovation programmes on offer. \nOur panel of judges will provide feedback on solutions and will share their expert knowledge. \nAbout Cyber Runway: \nCyber Runway\, funded by the Department of Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)\, is the UK’s largest cyber security accelerator. We work with founders from idea to scale up to fast-track their growth. Over the past two years we’ve supported nearly 200 companies and helped them launch products\, raise funding and secure pilots. \nHow to get involved: \nTo apply please submit a pitch deck to Arutyun Arutyunyan at arutyun.arutyunyan@plexal.com and Cc in Ria Khan ria.khan@plexal.com. In your pitch deck please include: \n\nWhat your solution is\nWhy it’s applicable to this sector\nUses cases and traction (where applicable)\nTeam overview\n\nApplication deadline – 10 January 2024. If your application is successful\, the Plexal team will be in touch on 12 January with information on next steps.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/11545/
LOCATION:Waterside House 170 Priestley Road Guildford GU2 7RQ\, Waterside House 170 Priestley Road Guildford\, GU2 7RQ
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SUMMARY:StartUp Show: The UK’s biggest start-up event of the new year
DESCRIPTION:Whether you want to be your own boss\, have a business idea or simply want to improve your entrepreneurial skills\, StartUp Show is for you. \n\n\nThe biggest start-up show of the new year is back for its 10th anniversary!\nThe StartUp Show is an absolute must for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. It’s your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting and growing a business.\n\n\n\n\nJoin in person to access 13 exciting stages and zones\n\nKeynote Stage (in partnership with headline sponsor Monzo Business: Inspirational entrepreneurs will share their stories and top tips. See the full agenda above.\nThe Digital Stage (in partnership with Vodafone Business): Advice on top digital trends and the tools to use in 2024.\nLet’s Get Social (in partnership with TikTok): Learn how to build valuable content for your community.\nStart Me Up (in partnership with GS1 UK): Attend industry-specific talks on topics including food and drink\, fashion\, beauty and tech.\nBusiness Essentials: Learn everything you need to know to start your business.\nBuild a Brand: Attend lively presentations and Q&A chats about turning your big idea into a great business.\nShow Me The Money (in partnership with Monzo Business): Hear how to raise funds for your business and manage your finance.\nE-commerce Excellence: Learn how to start and scale an e-commerce business.\nAdviser Zone: Meet business advisers and experts and get free one-on-one advice tailored to your business.\n\nSlots will be available to sign up on the day on a first come\, first served basis. \n\nFreelancers and Side Hustlers Zone: Hear top tips from people who have successfully built a business as a freelancer or side hustler.\nBusiness With Purpose Zone: Get the tools and inspiration to build a sustainable business that will have a positive impact.\nMake Me Famous Zone: Find out how to pitch to journalists and how to get your business in the press.\nKing’s Entrepreneurship Institute: will be offering 1:1 mentoring slots throughout the day so that you can come and talk about your business idea with someone who can provide you with insights and guidance on your next steps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy attend the StartUp Show?\n\nBe inspired: With over 100 speakers at the StartUp Show\, be inspired by the impressive stories of inspirational founders\, as well as the entrepreneurs you’ll be networking with.\nLearn from experts: Discover everything there is to know about launching and growing your business. Expert speakers\, advisers and like-minded entrepreneurs will be sharing their top tips for success.\nExplore the exhibition area: Access incredible deals from event partners\, get one-on-one advice and learn the latest trends and tips you should be adopting for your business.\nExpand your network: Meet like-minded business owners and form a community of support.\nReceive business advice: Head to the Adviser Zone and book in a free one-on-one consultation with expert advisers to help you launch and grow your business.
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LOCATION:King’s College London\, Bush House30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG
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SUMMARY:Growing your business: solving the productivity puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 30th January-between noon and 1pm- to unlock the pathway to operational excellence and turbocharge productivity in your organization! \nJoin our enlightening 1-hour webinar where we delve deep into the realms of lean manufacturing and automation\, not just on the shop floor but also in office settings. Discover how AI-driven tools\, including ChatGPT\, can supercharge your workflows. Learn the art of streamlining processes\, reducing waste\, and achieving peak efficiency. \nOur speaker\, Colm Watling\, will draw on experiences from military logistics and automotive manufacturing\, blended with business school content from government sponsored schemes\, and will impart invaluable insights and practical tips to transform your operations. Embrace lean principles derived from fast paced high precision industry and harness the power of automation to drive productivity to new heights. Explore how AI-driven tools can seamlessly integrate into your business landscape\, enhancing decision-making and expediting tasks. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to revolutionize your business. Reserve your spot now\, and let’s pave the way to a future of operational excellence and unrivalled productivity together! Join us for an hour of enlightening discussion that may just shape the future of your enterprise. \nClick onto the YouTube image and listen to a message from Colm and then scroll down to sign-up for the webinar.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/growing-your-business-solving-the-productivity-puzzle/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Net Zero Opportunity: A 360° approach to become a high value\, high impact business for the long term
DESCRIPTION:Our final net zero webinar will focus on taking your business to the next level\, building out your business to be regenerative\, climate resilient and nature positive. We’ll hear from a local SME who’s already reaping the benefits of this approach and offer ideas on embedding net zero into your business strategy. There will be plenty of time for questions\, as well as links to online resources so your business can flourish on it’s net zero journey. \nDate: Wednesday 31st January 2024 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 \n  \nClick on the YouTube image to listen to a message from Clare Ollerenshaw from strategy and sustainability consultancy Accelar who will be presenting during webinar and then scroll down to register your place.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/the-net-zero-opportunity-a-360-approach-to-become-a-high-value-high-impact-business-for-the-long-term/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Business planning pricing for profitability & business structures
DESCRIPTION:  \nYour Pricing will determine your turnover\, your customer type and your availability of resources. It is critical to get this right.\nYour pricing structure will determine how well you attract your customers and will determine your profitability and your day to day focus. Getting this wrong could mean that you are either confusing your customers or working very hard for very little return. Our experts will help you structure your pricing so you achieve the maximum revenue with the least amount of effort. \nHow you structure and protect your business is also very important. You want to ensure you are using the most financial advantageous structure possible. \n  \nThis workshop will explore \n\nThe different pricing structures available\nHow to put packages together to delight customers\nUnderstanding the right customer for you.\nWhy a person buys.\nDiscovering your customers’ specific buying reasons.\nWays to appeal to your specific target audience.\nHow to sell\, without selling.\nHow to build sales consistency.\nUnderstanding the right business structure for your business.\nHow to protect your assets and IP\nHabits to develop to accelerate your success.\n\nThis workshop is the perfect jumping off point for anyone who wants more success in their business. You will leave with your own selling formula for your business. \nRunning a business can be very challenging. This session aims to help you continue to build the foundations for growth for your business. Sometimes re-looking at your pricing is the game changer that really will power your business to profitability. Getting your structures right will give you the peace of mind that you are following the right path. \n  \nHow it works: \nThese are live and in-person workshops in Spelthorne where you will work with a series of experts who will ensure that you are able to apply the lessons to your own business. These are practical workshops. We will ensure you understand the subject in detail and then you will apply this to your own business within the workshop. We will provide you with workbooks and cheat sheets that you can take with you giving you the action plan for your business.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/business-planning-pricing-for-profitability-business-structures/
LOCATION:Shepperton Studios\, Shepperton Road\, Shepperton\, TW17 0AR
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