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SUMMARY:Make This Christmas Your Best Sales Season Yet!
DESCRIPTION:Believe it or not\, in the retail world Christmas is just around the corner\, and it’s one of the biggest opportunities of the year to increase your sales. \n\n\n\nJoin Small Business Britain\, BT Digital Skills and Charelle Griffith as she shares her top tips to help you make the most of the festive rush. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\n– How to plan your Christmas promotions \n\n\n\n– Simple ways to bring in new and returning customers \n\n\n\n– Easy tips to help you sell more during the festive season \n\n\n\nAbout BT Digital Skills: BT Digital Skills is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/make-this-christmas-your-best-sales-season-yet/
LOCATION:London
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Selling on social media – the three-step conversion formula
DESCRIPTION:If you’re tired of posting on social media and only getting likes instead of sales\, this session is for you. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar led by Emma Watson\, discover how to finally connect the dots between your content and your bank account\, with simple\, practical strategies that turn followers into paying customers. \n\n\n\nTopics covered in this session\n\n\n\n\nTurning engagement into opportunities: Understand why likes and followers aren’t enough and how to guide your audience toward becoming paying customers.\n\n\n\nCreating calls-to-action that convert: Craft simple\, compelling CTAs that move followers from scrolling to clicking\, booking or buying.\n\n\n\nBuilding a simple sales funnel: Design a clear\, repeatable process to nurture followers into loyal\, long-term customers without feeling overwhelmed.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nEmma has spent her entire career creating content and figuring out what really makes audiences tick\, what grabs their attention and\, most importantly\, what makes them buy. She started out in TV at ITV\, where she was lucky enough to win a BAFTA for a kids’ show called Scoop. \n\n\n\nEmma has also had the chance to interview some pretty big names\, from Jim Carrey and David Walliams to Bruce Willis and Colin Firth. But what she really loves is using all that experience to help businesses like yours shine online and connect with the people they most want to reach. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions you’d like Emma to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n\n\n\n——————————– \n\n\n\nHow to join the online webinar\n\n\n\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \n\n\n\nAbout Enterprise Nation\n\n\n\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/lunch-and-learn-selling-on-social-media-the-three-step-conversion-formula/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Lunch and learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T120000
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SUMMARY:Windows 11 Update: Everything You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:With Windows 10 support ending\, it’s crucial that businesses prepare for what’s next. Join FluidOne for a practical\, insight-packed webinar that will walk you through everything you need to know about the Windows 11 update and how to make a smooth\, secure\, and future-ready transition. \n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for IT managers\, business owners\, and anyone responsible for technology decisions within their organisation. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover:\n\n\n\n\nEnd of Support for Windows 10 – What it really means and the risks of doing nothing\n\n\n\nYour Options – From extended support to full migration\n\n\n\nHardware Compatibility – Why some devices don’t support Windows 11 and what your alternatives are\n\n\n\nNext-Gen Devices – Is it time to invest in AI-enabled PCs with NPUs (Neural Processing Units)?\n\n\n\n Migration Best Practices – How to upgrade efficiently\, and why using a service provider makes a difference\n\n\n\nApplication Compatibility – What to do if your key software doesn’t support Windows 11\n\n\n\nMicrosoft Business Premium – Why it makes sense to upgrade your licensing alongside Windows 11\n\n\n\nEntra ID & Conditional Access – Strengthen your security posture and reduce helpdesk load with modern identity tools\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the webinar\, you’ll have a clear understanding of your upgrade path\, how to avoid common pitfalls\, and how to take full advantage of the new features and security benefits Windows 11 and Microsoft Business Premium offer. Follow this link to register: https://info.fluidone.com/lp/windows-10-end-of-life-webinar
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/windows-11-update-everything-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing\, what you need to know
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Angel Investing: What you need to know event. \n\n\n\nDiscover the Power of Angel Investment.Are you an entrepreneur looking for investment to grow your business? Or\, are you exploring how to become an angel investor to support the next generation of innovators? \n\n\n\nJoin the British Business Bank and UKBAA this Autumn for a complimentary three part webinar series focused on angel investing in the Midlands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking funding or thinking about investing\, these sessions will provide insights\, practical advice and real world stories to help you take your next steps with confidence.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/angel-investing-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Investing
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SUMMARY:Seeking Investment: A guide for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Seeking Investment: A guide for SMEs Event  \n\n\n\nFor SMEs exploring angel investment as a funding route\, how to prepare and where to find support.Are you an entrepreneur looking for investment to grow your business? Or\, are you exploring how to become an angel investor to support the next generation of innovators? \n\n\n\nJoin the British Business Bank and UKBAA this Autumn for a complimentary three part webinar series focused on angel investing in the Midlands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking funding or thinking about investing\, these sessions will provide insights\, practical advice and real world stories to help you take your next steps with confidence.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/seeking-investment-a-guide-for-smes/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Business Surrey,Investment and funding,Workshops - Non SBF
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SUMMARY:​Journey to Exit: Preparing for Your Business's Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:A candid discussion for business owners considering their exit options\, featuring entrepreneurs who’ve been through the process themselves. \n\n\n\n​Every business owner eventually faces the question of what’s next. Whether you’re actively planning an exit or simply want to understand your future options\, this evening offers practical insights from those who’ve navigated this complex journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Discussion\n\n\n\n​Our speakers will share their first-hand experiences – both successes and setbacks – around key topics that shape business transitions: \n\n\n\n\n​How to build value beyond your personal involvement in the business\n\n\n\n​Understanding what buyers actually look for (often different from what we assume)\n\n\n\n​Real stories of deal complexities\, valuation surprises\, and relationship dynamics\n\n\n\n​Practical steps for succession planning and leadership transition\n\n\n\n​The emotional realities of letting go of a company you’ve built\n\n\n\n\n​Who Should Join\n\n\n\n​This evening is designed for business owners who want to think strategically about their future. Whether exit is on your immediate horizon or years away\, understanding how to build lasting value in your business is crucial. \n\n\n\n​Our speakers are entrepreneurs who’ve sold their businesses and advisors who guide companies through transitions. They’ll share authentic experiences – not just theory – about what works\, what doesn’t\, and what they wish they’d known earlier. \n\n\n\n​Join us for an evening of honest conversation about one of the most significant transitions a business owner can face. \n\n\n\n​Space is limited to ensure meaningful discussion. \n\n\n\n​This event is brought to you by South East Angels in partnership with EMC. \n\n\n\n​South East Angels is an award-winning members club for exited founders and angel investors based in the South East of England. They operate one of the most active angel syndicates in the UK\, investing in early-stage startups and advising the next generation of founders. \n\n\n\n​EMC Corporate Finance is the leading independent corporate finance advisor in the South East. They support owner managed and private equity backed businesses with acquisitions\, exits and fundraising projects. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHarbour Hotel Guildford \n\n\n\n3 Alexandra Terrace\, Guildford GU1 3DA\, UK
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/journey-to-exit-preparing-for-your-businesss-next-chapter/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Exit
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SUMMARY:Start-Up Overview
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop. In just one hour\, you’ll gain valuable insights into the realities of working for yourself\, assess your personal and business readiness\, and leave empowered to decide if self-employment is right for you.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Programme:  \n\n\n\nFunded by Surrey County Council through UK Government Growth Hub funding\, the programme is free and open to:  \n\n\n\n\nAspiring entrepreneurs preparing to launch \n\n\n\n\n\nBusinesses within their first 12 months of trading \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must be based in Surrey\n\n\n\n\nSupport includes:  \n\n\n\n\nOne-to-one mentoring \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline workshops on key business topics \n\n\n\n\n\nAdvice on funding\, finance\, marketing\, and planning \n\n\n\n\n\nA personalised business ‘health check’ \n\n\n\n\n\nSignposting to further resources 
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/start-up-overview/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Lunch and learn,Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T140000
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SUMMARY:How to successfully apply for finance
DESCRIPTION:Come along to a Finance Masterclass – hear Dave Farmer from Lime Finance Solutions talk you through applying for Finance.Learn how to successfully apply for the finance that your business needs. Hear practical tips on: \n\n\n\n\nCommon reasons businesses get declined finance and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nUnderstanding your credit report properly\n\n\n\nHow to apply differently for grants versus borrowing\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and improve your financial literacy. See you there!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/how-to-successfully-apply-for-finance/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Investment and funding,Workshops - Non SBF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T130000
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CREATED:20250912T105748Z
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SUMMARY:Made Smarter South East - free business briefing webinar
DESCRIPTION:Find out how Made Smarter can help your manufacturing business with funding\, free expert advice and training \n\n\n\nJoin us for an enlightening online event where we’ll be discussing the Made Smarter programme in the South East.  \n\n\n\nOur speakers will take you through the support and funding that’s available to manufacturers\, makers and creators\, to help you boost your business productivity\, efficiency and growth through technology adoption.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and take your business to the next level.  \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so register now to secure your spot! 
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/made-smarter-south-east-free-business-briefing-webinar/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Start-up,Technology
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