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SUMMARY:Unlock Future Opportunities in the Retrofit Market
DESCRIPTION:The SBF have come together with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Furbnow to bring you this  must-attend event tailored specifically for businesses in the construction and property sectors.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis dynamic event is designed to help you navigate the growing retrofit market\, equipping you with the insights\, skills\, and connections needed to seize upcoming opportunities and thrive in this evolving industry. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nContract Seekers: Discover lucrative retrofit contract opportunities in your area.\n\n\n\nUpskillers: Learn about funded training\, apprenticeships\, and resources to boost your qualifications.\n\n\n\nSelf-Employed Professionals: Unlock new pathways to expand your business and secure more projects.\n\n\n\nRetrofit Experts: Build valuable connections and grow your professional network.\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you attend? \n\n\n\nThe UK’s retrofit industry represents an enormous opportunity\, with the potential to transform millions of properties to meet the nation’s net-zero carbon goals.  \n\n\n\nWith over 29 million homes—many of which are poorly insulated and inefficient—requiring upgrades\, the market for retrofitting is poised to be worth tens of billions of pounds over the next two decades. This surge in demand is not just about environmental targets; it also reflects the urgent need to address rising energy costs\, improve living conditions\, and create sustainable communities.  \n\n\n\nFor small construction and property businesses\, gaining the skills to deliver retrofit solutions is vitally important. \n\n\n\nThese businesses are uniquely positioned to meet local demand\, tap into emerging funding schemes\, and drive economic growth in their communities.  \n\n\n\nWithout skilled professionals\, the industry risks falling short of its potential\, missing both environmental and economic targets. Embracing retrofit expertise now will ensure small businesses thrive while playing a pivotal role in the UK’s green transition. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an established professional or just starting out in retrofit\, this event offers actionable insights\, practical guidance\, and networking opportunities that can propel your business forward. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to stay ahead in the fast-growing retrofit market. Join us and invest in your future success!\n\n\n\nSign up now and take the first step toward growth and opportunity. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBOOK HERE
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LOCATION:Surrey
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SUMMARY:Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, supportive and productive bi-monthly virtual networking event for entrepreneurs in the military community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a unique joint partnership between X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to provide regular opportunities to bring together business owners from the Armed Forces community to network\, exchange knowledge\, and build contacts across the whole of the UK. \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights \n\n\n\nThese focused events are a great option for businesses led by members of the military community who may be new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start. Equally\, it is a great opportunity for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring business leaders. \n\n\n\nStructure \n\n\n\nThe event will feature a brief presentation from a Suzanne Brock a former member of the Armed Forces community who is now active in the business environment. Following this\, the meeting will move into breakout rooms\, allowing attendees the space for further discussion on the theme or to share any other topics of interest. This is a space to network in a friendly and supportive environment. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRen Kapur MBE is founder and CEO of X-Forces Enterprise\, established in 2013. \n\n\n\nA social entrepreneur\, Ren has harnessed her experience to enable individuals and communities to support themselves and thrive through enterprise. In doing so she has brought together corporate\, government\, and charity stakeholders at the very highest levels. \n\n\n\nRen was awarded an MBE for service to the Entrepreneurship in 2016 in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list and is a Reservist in the British Army; a Visiting Fellow at Lord Ashcroft’s Business School\, Armed Forces Champion for the Federation of Small Businesses\, and newly-appointed board member and SME Lead for Enterprise M3 LEP. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzanne Brock’s career\, spanning bomb disposal to founding a leading pet food brand\, exemplifies resilience and the power of reinvention. She broke barriers as one of the first women in the history of the British Army to train alongside the men; later transitioning into the world of corporate finance\, before venturing into entrepreneurship as a single parent. Motivated by the need to provide for her family\, she launched Nutriment Ltd\, which quickly grew into a multimillion-pound international business\, earning her the 2015 NatWest everywoman Artemis Award and numerous other accolades. Her diverse experiences have shaped a unique leadership style\, marked by empathy\, support for women in the workplace\, and the ability to share her journey with humour and warmth. \n\n\n\nSuzanne’s success\, achieved by embracing a non-linear career path\, demonstrates that real achievement comes from the courage to forge one’s own path and the flexibility to adapt to life’s changes. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nPlease note that subtitles will automatically be enabled for this virtual networking event.
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