BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Spelthorne Business Forum - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Spelthorne Business Forum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sbf.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Spelthorne Business Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T132357Z CREATED:20260703T120222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T132357Z UID:16365-1789464600-1789484400@sbf.biz SUMMARY:From Survive to Thrive: Building Stronger Businesses for the Future- conference DESCRIPTION:In Person Event | Surrey University \n\n\n\n£12 FSB Members £15 non members  – including refreshments and light lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce\, this new Surrey event\, designed to support small businesses as they navigate today’s challenging economic climate and move confidently from survival mode into sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, delegates will hear from expert speakers and business leaders on key topics including winning customers\, managing rising costs\, preparing for regulatory change\, accessing finance\, and tackling sector-specific challenges. The event will also feature interactive breakout sessions\, networking opportunities\, and an exhibition of support services and funding programmes. Whether you’re looking for practical solutions or fresh inspiration\, Survive to Thrive Surrey will equip you with the tools\, insights and connections to help your business move forward.  \n\n\n\nSurvive to Thrive Surrey – What’s in Store?\n\n\n\nTuesday 15 September 2026 | 10am–3pm | University of Surrey Business School \n\n\n\nA practical day packed with ideas\, expert advice\, honest conversations and opportunities to connect with other Surrey businesses. \n\n\n\n9.30am – Arrive\, Refresh & Connect\n\n\n\nGrab a coffee\, meet other businesses and explore our Business Marketplace before we get started. \n\n\n\n10.00am – From Surviving to Thriving\n\n\n\nBuilding Resilient Businesses \n\n\n\nWe’ll set the scene for the day\, looking at the challenges facing small businesses\, what resilience really means and the support available across Surrey. \n\n\n\n11.00am – Winning More Customers\n\n\n\nSales\, Marketing & Networking \n\n\n\nDiscover practical ways to raise your profile\, find new customers and make the most of marketing\, social media\, networking and technology – without needing a huge budget. \n\n\n\n11.45am – Breakout Discussions\n\n\n\nYour Business. Your Challenges. Your Questions. \n\n\n\nJoin a smaller\, interactive discussion and get practical advice\, ideas and different perspectives from people who understand the realities of running a small business. \n\n\n\n12.15pm – Lunch\, Networking & Business Marketplace\n\n\n\nRefuel\, make new connections and meet the organisations and experts who can help your business move forward. And yes\, there will be Network Bingo! \n\n\n\n1.00pm – Building Financial Confidence\n\n\n\nTake Control of Your Numbers \n\n\n\nFrom cash flow and getting paid to funding\, compliance and planning ahead\, we’ll tackle the financial issues that can make or break a small business. \n\n\n\n2.00pm – The Future of Business Growth\n\n\n\nWinning Business Through Sustainability \n\n\n\nDiscover how sustainability can become a commercial advantage – helping you reduce costs\, win new customers and prepare your business for the future. \n\n\n\n2.30pm – Speed Networking & Business Marketplace\n\n\n\nFinish the day with connections that count. \n\n\n\nA fast-paced opportunity to meet new people\, exchange ideas and make those all-important connections. \n\n\n\n3.30pm – Time to Head Home\n\n\n\nHopefully with new ideas\, useful contacts and a few things you can’t wait to put into practice. \n\n\n\nCome along\, get involved and help us create a stronger\, more connected Surrey business community. \n\n\n\nBook your place today – spaces are limited. URL:https://sbf.biz/event/from-survive-to-thrive-building-stronger-businesses-for-the-future-conference/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Federation Small Businesses,Master Class,Networking,Skills & Employment,Summit,Surrey Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/From-Survive-to-Thrive-event-banner-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Small Businesses":MAILTO:tracey.carter@fsb.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T235959 DTSTAMP:20260820T200412Z CREATED:20251117T132541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200412Z UID:14988-1797465600-1797551999@sbf.biz SUMMARY:🎄 Save the Date: SBF Social & Christmas Meeting 2026🎄 DESCRIPTION:December 17 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n Save the Date\n\n SBF Social & Christmas Meeting 2026\n\n \n Join Spelthorne Business Forum members\, partners and local businesses\n for a festive end-of-year gathering focused on connection\, community\n and celebrating another year of local business.\n \n \n\n \n \n December\n 17\n Thursday\n 2026\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Thursday 17 December 2026\n \n\n \n Time\n To be confirmed\n \n\n \n Venue\n To be confirmed\n \n\n \n Registration\n Opening soon\n \n \n\n \n\n \n End the year with the SBF business community\n\n \n Spelthorne Business Forum is inviting members\, partners and local\n businesses to reserve the date for its Social and Christmas Meeting on\n Thursday 17 December 2026.\n \n\n \n The event will offer a relaxed opportunity to reconnect with familiar\n contacts\, meet new people and reflect on the achievements and challenges\n of the year in a welcoming festive setting.\n \n\n \n Full event details will follow\n\n \n The confirmed venue\, start and finish times\, refreshments\, programme\n and booking arrangements will be published once planning is complete.\n \n \n\n What to look forward to\n\n \n \n Festive networking\n \n Connect with businesses and professionals from across Spelthorne in\n an informal end-of-year setting.\n \n \n\n \n Celebrate the year\n \n Recognise the contribution of local businesses\, members and partners\n throughout 2026.\n \n \n\n \n Build relationships\n \n Strengthen existing connections and meet potential collaborators for\n the year ahead.\n \n \n\n \n Seasonal atmosphere\n \n Enjoy a friendly social occasion designed to bring the local business\n community together.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organised by SBF\n\n \n Spelthorne Business Forum\n Connecting\, supporting and growing the local business community.\n \n\n \n Visit SBF\n \n \n\n \n Watch for booking\n\n \n Check the SBF events page for the complete invitation and registration\n information.\n \n\n \n View SBF Events\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Save Thursday 17 December 2026\n\n \n Add the date to your diary and check back soon for the confirmed venue\,\n timings and booking details.\n \n\n \n #SBFChristmasMeeting   #SpelthorneBusinessForum  \n #FestiveNetworking   #LocalBusiness   #SaveTheDate\n \n \n\n \n\n“`\n\n\n\n📧 Reserve your place: members@sbf.biz URL:https://sbf.biz/event/sbf-social-christmas-meeting-2026/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Christmas,Federation Small Businesses,Networking - SBF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-08_39_03-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR