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SUMMARY:Annual Budget Briefing Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Spelthorne Borough Council\, in association with Spelthorne Business Forum\, invite businesses\, partners and residents’ associations to join us on Wednesday 7 February for our annual budget briefing networking breakfast\, one of our most important events of the year. \nChief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council\, Terry Collier\, will be presenting the budget for 2024\, alongside updates from Daniel Mouawad\, Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council. \nCllr Joanne Sexton\, Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council\, said: “One of the most important tasks for the Council is to set a responsible budget for the year ahead and we invite you to come and hear our financial plans for the short and medium term. We believe that the strength of this Borough lies in our people\, and we will work to support the local services that you and your family can rely on every day.” \nThe networking breakfast will be taking place at the Sytner Land Rover South West London\, 42 Hanworth Road\, Sunbury TW16 5LN from 8.00am until 9.30am on Wednesday 7 February. \nTo attend\, please book here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-budget-briefing-networking-breakfast-tickets-799982678727
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/annual-budget-briefing-networking-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Sytner Jaguar Land Rover South West London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Looking for an apprentice in 2024?
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be holding an Apprenticeship Fair\, in partnership with Kwasi Kwarteng MP and the Spelthorne Jobs & Skills Hub\, on Friday 9 February 2024. \nWe have several local school and college students attending\, who are enthusiastic and excited to be looking at possible apprenticeship opportunities. \nThis would be a fantastic opportunity for you to attend\, to connect first hand with motivated students and Spelthorne residents looking to move into your business. \nAttendees will initially have a talk about what apprenticeships entail\, what an employer would be looking for from an apprentice and what the apprentice can expect to learn and achieve. Once they have had this talk\, we would like to introduce the students to possible employers who are looking to take on apprentices within the next 9 months\, which is where you come in… \nIf you are thinking of employing any apprentices during 2024 and would be interested in attending\, please come back to us by Monday 22 January to secure your spot. \nFor any inquiries or to secure your spot\, please contact us at e.development@spelthorne.gov.uk or call 01784 444 271. \nWe look forward to the possibility of your participation\, contributing to the growth and development of aspiring professionals\, whilst enhancing the workforce of the future. \nKind regards\, \nEconomic development.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/join-us-at-the-apprenticeship-fair-9-february-2024/
LOCATION:Spelthorne Jobs & Skills Hub\, Elmsleigh Centre\, Unit MSU 2\, Staines\, Surrey\, TW18 4QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Careers Fair,Skills & Employment
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T170000
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SUMMARY:Could you be an award-winning business in 2024?
DESCRIPTION:Setting goals for the year ahead? Don’t miss the chance to put your business in the spotlight with the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024! It’s open to all small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. \n  \nEntries open on 8 January 2024 – register now and we’ll remind you when it’s time.   \nRegister your interest \nCelebrating 50 years of the Federation of Small Businesses \nFor the big challenges that small business owners and the self-employed face\, this year is a celebration of you. Join us in celebrating 50 years of small business brilliance at the FSB Awards. \n  \nFor 2024\, we’ve got a glittering new venue for the UK final – Blackpool’s iconic Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens! You won’t want to miss this. Register now and you’ll be notified as soon as entries open \n  \nGet ready to be an award -winning  \nStart preparing your entry on 8 January 2024 with a must-watch awards webinar. You’ll hear top tips from previous FSB Award winners on how to put together a successful application\, as well as the impact winning has had on their business. \n\n\n\nKey dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✔ Awards entries open – 8 January 2024 \n✔ Entries close – 11 February 2024\n✔ Regional winners announced – 6 March 2024 \n✔ Networking events – From 8 March 2024 \n✔ UK Final at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens – 9 May 2024 \n\n\n\n\nBook now
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/could-you-be-an-award-winning-business-in-2024-%f0%9f%8f%86/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Staines Pancake Race
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the flippin’ funniest event of the year! Join us on Tuesday 13 February 2024\, for the Staines Pancake Race\, a sensational Fundraising Event that will have you battering your way to victory! This extraordinary extravaganza will take place in the heart of Staines\, bringing together locals and businesses for a day of lighthearted competition and delicious treats. We’ll be raising money for Staines Shopmobility and Staines Rotary \nThe Staines Pancake Race offers a chance for local businesses to showcase their culinary skills and engage with the community. Whether you’re a retail business\, restaurant or office\, this is your opportunity to impress the town with your pancake-flipping prowess. So rally your team\, dust off your aprons\, and join us on February 13 to witness Staines’ most entertaining and delicious charity event. Together\, let’s make a difference one pancake flip at a time! \nPublic Races from 10.30am with categories including Primary School age\, Secondary School age and Community Groups (e.g. Brownies\, Scouts etc). No need to pre-book just come down and join in the fun! \nBusiness Races from 11.45am with categories including Retail\, Food and Drink\, Professional Services/Offices.\n* 11.45am: Hospitality / Food and Drink businesses\n* 12noon: Retail businesses\n* 12.15pm: Professional Services & Offices\n* 12.30pm: Charity Shops\n* 12.45pm: General / Other businesses \nAll equipment is provided and entry is free though we recommend a £10 donation which goes to charity. You can donate when you sign up on donate on the day. \nTo enter the race you’ll need to be in a team of two so bring a friend\, family member or colleague. You can enter more than one team if you have more people who want to take part. \n\nMore information can be found here: https://sessami.co/events/cc6304c6-bd26-42f3-a76b-98f84c637ebd?refSrc=website
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/staines-pancake-race/
LOCATION:high street staines
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:A Guide: How To Start and Restart a Business in 2024
DESCRIPTION:This event will share how businesses have managed the challenges of the last few years\, hear entrepreneurs’ experiences of starting and re-starting their businesses\, and share how incorporating AI automation and sustainability into your business is the way forward in 2024. You will discover: \n– Practical tips on how to start a business in current economic times \n– Speakers will share their lived experiences of how they’ve ‘restarted’ \n– Exclusive insight into the exact business support & interventions needed for small business owners \n– How sustainability is a HUGE opportunity in 2024 \n– How to harness the power of AI to increase productivity and business growth \n*We are sending all registrants a sweet treat to enjoy with this event – please give us your address details upon registration before 4pm 9th Feb* As part of Small Business Britain and TSB’s work over the last six years to uncover the real role of small businesses in communities and the economy\, this event will look at how small businesses have started and ‘restarted’ in the current economic times and overcome challenges over the last few years.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/a-guide-how-to-start-and-restart-a-business-in-2024/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T190000
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SUMMARY:Spelthorne Business Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informal Spelthorne Borough business networking event to help you get set up to create the success that you want in your business! Surround yourself with local successful entrepreneurs to boost conversation\, improve your thinking and explore opportunities to collaborate.\nWho is it for?\nAnyone who is self-employed or interested in starting up a business or people in business already who want to take it to the next level. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely world and this is a great way to connect with likeminded people. \nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nFriendly informal and feel welcome\nOpportunity to introduce yourself and your business\nConnected into the local community of business owners to potentially collaborate with\nBuilding strong local partnerships to boost the local economy\nHave fun and relax at the end of the working day.\n\nWhy this network?\n\nFriendly members focus on giving\nBroad selection of people with varying business size\nAccess to partners\nFree business support\nSpelthorne Council backed initiative\nExceptional quality of support\n\nAs the ancient proverb goes “A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step”. Together let’s stay positive\, work hard and make it happen. Give your business the boost that it needs and click to register.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/spelthorne-business-networking-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, Felix Lane\, Shepperton\, TW17 8NP
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Using Social Media to Share your Sustainability Story
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, BT Skills for Tomorrow and sustainability expert Ciaran Armstrong for this free webinar on using social media to share your sustainability story. In this session Ciaran will cover: – Why sharing your sustainability story drives change. – Tips to posting consistently. – How to come up with content ideas – How to organise your social media content \nClick here to find out more
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/using-social-media-to-share-your-sustainability-story/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T160000
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SUMMARY:West London Festival of Business - Stands
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our 7th annual Festival of Business organised by your Local Chambers of Commerce where during the day we will showcase and champion business across the boroughs. \nThe Chamber exists to support firms\, assisting them to grow and create new jobs\, while at the same time encouraging new start-ups that innovate and fill the demands of the marketplace. At our Festival of Business\, we give local companies a platform to demonstrate their products and services to our local economy. \nOur job is to support and be the voice for business in our part of West London. We believe that when businesses are given the necessary space to grow\, communities benefit from new jobs\, property development and other economic activities that take shape. \nThe London Borough of Hounslow has a vibrant and diverse population of some 280\,000 people and a business community in excess of some 18\,000 companies that reflect all aspects of that diversity. London is the biggest economy in the UK and after the City of London and Canary Wharf we are the third largest economy in London. Additionally\, our services now cover Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham to nearly 1m people making the area the equivalent to the UK’s seventh largest city with a GDP of £40bn. \nOn the day enjoy networking with businesses from West London\, as well as from the wider UK and internationals! \nSeminars: TBA \n  \nTickets \nEntry for visitors is completely free! You just need to book \n  \nSee you there!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/west-london-festival-of-business-stands/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn London\, Brentford Lock Commerce Road\, London\, TW8 8GA
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:AI Content Creation for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, Lloyds Bank Academy\, and Natalie Luckham for a session on navigating the world of AI and content creation for small businesses. In this session\, you’ll learn: – What AI tools are on the market\, – How to create an AI policy – How to get the best outputs (Canva Magic & Chat GPT) – Key considerations for implementing AI This webinar will be concluded with a Q&A segment to answer your most pressing questions. Natalie Luckham is the founder of Naturally Social\, a social-first communication agency based in the heart of Wiltshire with a mission to achieve social for social good\, demonstrating to the world how you can create positive change through the digital world. They work with businesses and charities across different sectors\, helping them find their voice and rise above the noise to spread their message and grow. Natalie is also a mentor and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of female entrepreneurs.  Small Business Britain are really excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. These workshops range from financial management\, branding for business growth\, productivity hacks & stress management. The Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskill businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud\, these lessons can help improve your business – and they’re completely free!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/ai-content-creation-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:PR: What is it and How to Get Started
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, BT Skills for Tomorrow and award-winning PR Expert Fiona Minett\, for a webinar to show you exactly what PR is\, and easy ways for you to use it in 2024. PR covers more than just the media\, it includes social media\, awards\, podcasting\, and more. In this session we will look at these avenues to visibility and learn practical strategies on how you can make the most of them and start your PR journey. In this session\, you’ll learn: – How the media works\, the opportunities it presents and the power of great press coverage. – What incredible potential lies beyond traditional media and how to get started within your comfort zone before you start moving out of it – How and where to position yourself as an expert and build your presence as a ‘go to’ for journalists – How to find the easy wins that will build your PR confidence This webinar will be concluded with a live Q&A segment to answer your most pressing questions. Fiona Minett: Fiona Minett is an award-winning PR Coach and Expert and founder of Boss Your PR which supports entrepreneurs in growing their businesses through powerful and cost-effective PR. As well as working 1-1 with clients to deliver Strategic PR Coaching\, Fiona delivers group training programmes\, masterminds and hosts a DIY PR membership. Fiona has also created a PR course with global platform Domestika\, works with BBC Studios and has spoken at trade shows and events including Top Drawer\, January Furniture Show\, MODA and Harrogate Home & Gift. About Skills for Tomorrow: BT Skills for Tomorrow is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops\, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help\, advice and bite sized hints and tips.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/pr-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-started/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:ClimateTech: Part 1 – Thinking Big and Small. Join now!
DESCRIPTION:Dr Nicky Dee\, Founder and CEO of Carbon13 will be discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change \nClimate tech entrepreneurs are exploring how innovation could be used to deliver new\, impactful solutions. To navigate the challenges presented by climate change\, we need to consider a variety of innovative solutions – both big and small; moonshots and puddle jumps. \nTo find out more and to register\, please click the link below \nDon’t worry if you can’t make it\, if you register for the event we will send out the replay for you to watch in your own time \nPlease note that joining details will be sent out shortly before the event. \nWe look forward to welcoming you \nClick here to register
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/climatetech-part-1-thinking-big-and-small-join-now/
LOCATION:London
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