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SUMMARY:Spelthorne Business Forum AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spelthorne Business Forum members\, partners and local businesses are invited to the 2026 AGM on 9 September. Join the SBF community for updates\, future plans and an opportunity to connect with other local businesses. \n\n\n\nSpelthorne Business Forum AGM 2026\n\n\nJoin Spelthorne Business Forum members\, partners and local businesses for the 2026 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 9 September 2026.\n \n\n\nThe AGM provides an opportunity to hear updates from the Forum\, reflect on activity across the local business community and look ahead to future priorities and opportunities for businesses in Spelthorne.\n \n\nWhy attend?\n\n\n  Hear the latest updates from Spelthorne Business Forum\n  Learn more about upcoming priorities and activities\n  Connect with fellow members and local businesses\n  Stay involved in the development of the SBF business community\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 9 September 2026\n \n\n\nTime: 5pm-7PM\n \n\n\nOrganiser: Spelthorne Business Forum\n \n\n\nPlaces can be booked through Eventbrite.\n \n\n\n\n   Book your place
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/spelthorne-business-forum-agm-2026/
LOCATION:Shepperton Studios (South) Shepperton Road  Shepperton TW17 0AR\, Shepperton Road Shepperton\, London\, TW17 0AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Networking - SBF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Marketing To Win Sales
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Marketing Work Harder for Your Business\n\n\nWant to understand how your marketing can better support business growth and help you win more sales?\n \n\n\nJoin Plus X Innovation for a practical Lunch + Learn with Rosie Reynolds\, who will share insights from more than 15 years of experience in marketing and provide practical advice to help businesses grow.\n \n\n\nThe session will explore how to market to win sales\, how to understand what’s actually working and how to recognise when the real gap in your sales performance may sit somewhere other than marketing.\n \n\nMeet Rosie Reynolds\n\n\nHaving built and sold her agency\, Rosie has more than 15 years of experience delivering marketing strategies for fast-moving\, high-growth brands.\n \n\n\nShe now works with senior leaders\, translating business goals into strategies designed to grow revenue and market share.\n \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n    How to know if marketing is working for your business\n    What successful marketing looks like\n    How to build or transform your marketing approach to win more sales\n    How to identify when the real gap is brand trust\, product-market fit or the sales process\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nThis session is particularly relevant for: \n\n\n    CEOs\, founders and directors\n    Marketers and marketing managers\n    Sales managers and business developers\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 23 September 2026\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nVenue: Plus X Innovation Slough\nLocation: Slough\, SL1 1FQ\nOrganiser: Plus X Innovation\nSpeaker: Rosie Reynolds\n \n\nBook Your Place\n\n\nPlaces can be booked through Eventbrite.\n \n\n\n\nBook Your Place on Eventbrite
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/marketing-to-win-sales-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Plus X Innovation Slough\, SL1 1FQ\, Plus X Innovation\, Slough\, London\, SL1 1FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Lunch and learn,Networking - SBF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Reaching Net Zero & Sustainable Supply and Procurement
DESCRIPTION:September 24 2026 – Online \n\n\n\nSustainability is becoming an essential part of doing business. Customers\, larger organisations and public sector buyers increasingly expect suppliers to demonstrate sustainable business practices and support Net Zero ambitions. \n\n\n\nThis practical workshop explains sustainable procurement and responsible supply chains in simple terms. You’ll learn practical\, low-cost actions that can improve business resilience\, reduce operating costs\, strengthen supplier relationships and increase opportunities to win new business. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Useful \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed specifically for micro and small businesses and focuses on practical actions rather than complex sustainability frameworks. \n\n\n\nThe session will help businesses improve: \n\n\n\n\nCost efficiency\n\n\n\nSupply chain resilience\n\n\n\nSustainable purchasing decisions\n\n\n\nBusiness competitiveness\n\n\n\nCustomer confidence\n\n\n\nESG awareness\n\n\n\nRisk management\n\n\n\nReadiness for future procurement opportunities\n\n\n\n\nWho This Is For \n\n\n\nFor Sole traders\, Start-ups\, Micro businesses\, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, businesses supplying larger organisations \, Businesses bidding for public sector contracts\, Organisations wishing to improve sustainability while reducing costs \n\n\n\nYou will leave with: \n\n\n\n\nA practical understanding of Net Zero and sustainable procurement\n\n\n\nA simple Sustainable Procurement Checklist\n\n\n\nA Supplier Sustainability Assessment template\n\n\n\nPractical ideas to reduce emissions and operating costs (Done in last webinar)\n\n\n\nA roadmap for improving your supply chain sustainability\n\n\n\nGreater confidence when responding to customer ESG and sustainability questions\n\n\n\nImmediate actions you can implement in your business\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Cover \n\n\n\n\nHow purchasing decisions influence carbon emissions\, costs and business resilience\n\n\n\nWorking with suppliers to reduce environmental impacts\n\n\n\nSustainable sourcing\, supplier selection and ESG considerations\n\n\n\nPractical approaches to reducing waste\, improving efficiency and lowering costs\n\n\n\nUnderstanding customer sustainability questionnaires and procurement requirements\n\n\n\nPreparing your business for customer and reporting expectations\n\n\n\n\nChange Today for a Better Tomorrow! \n\n\n\nTogether we can build stronger\, more resilient businesses while supporting the journey towards Net Zero. \n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot – Click Here
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/reaching-net-zero-sustainable-procurement-workshop/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Networking,Networking - SBF
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: SBF Annual Riverboat Cruise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\n\n        SBF Annual Riverboat Cruise 2026\n\n        \n          Reserve the date for a distinctive business networking experience on\n          the River Thames with Spelthorne Business Forum.\n         \n      \n\n      \n        \n          September\n          29\n          Tuesday\n          2026\n        \n      \n    \n\n    \n      \n        Date\n        Tuesday 29 September 2026\n      \n\n      \n        Time\n        7:30AM-9:30AM\n      \n\n      \n        Departure Point\n        Staines Riverside Jetty\nStaines\, Middlesex\n      \n\n      \n        Booking\n        Opened\n      \n    \n\n    \n\n      \n        The annual networking cruise returns\n\n        \n          Spelthorne Business Forum is preparing to welcome members\, partners and\n          local businesses back to the River Thames for its Annual Riverboat Cruise\n          on Tuesday 29 September 2026.\n         \n\n        \n          The cruise offers a memorable setting in which to meet other business\n          professionals\, strengthen local relationships and enjoy views of the\n          borough from the water.\n         \n\n        \n          Full event details will follow\n\n          \n            The confirmed departure location\, boarding time\, ticket price\,\n            refreshments\, speakers and registration link will be announced once\n            arrangements have been finalised.\n           \n        \n\n        What to look forward to\n\n        \n          \n            Relaxed networking\n            \n              Meet businesses and professionals from across Spelthorne in an\n              informal setting.\n             \n          \n\n          \n            River Thames setting\n            \n              Enjoy a distinctive experience while taking in local riverside views.\n             \n          \n\n          \n            Business connections\n            \n              Build relationships\, exchange ideas and discover opportunities for\n              collaboration.\n             \n          \n\n          \n            Guest updates\n            \n              Speaker and programme information will be included in the full\n              invitation.\n             \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          Organised by SBF\n\n          \n            Spelthorne Business Forum\n            Supporting networking\, growth and collaboration throughout the local\n            business community.\n           \n\n          \n            Visit SBF\n          \n        \n\n        \n          Watch for booking\n\n          \n            Spaces at previous riverboat events have been popular. Check the SBF\n            events page for the official invitation and registration link.\n           \n\n          \n            View Upcoming Events\n          \n        \n      \n\n    \n\n    \n      Save Tuesday 29 September 2026\n\n      \n        Add the date to your diary and check back soon for boarding information\,\n        ticket details and the full programme.\n       \n\n      \n        #SBFRiverboatCruise   #SpelthorneBusinessForum  \n        #BusinessNetworking   #RiverThames  \n        #SaveTheDate\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n“`\n\n\n\n\nFSB/SBF Members: £10\n\n\n\nNon-members: £12
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/spelthorne-business-forum-riverboat-cruise-2026/
CATEGORIES:Networking - SBF
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