BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Spelthorne Business Forum - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260513T124107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T124849Z UID:16074-1780740000-1780765200@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Wellbeing Is the New Currency Indoor Festival DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Wellbeing Is the New Currency Festival 2026\, hosted by Wonderful World of Wellbeing. \n\n\n\nTaking place at Sunbury Manor School\, this inspiring indoor festival is dedicated to holistic wellbeing\, conscious living and meaningful connection. The event brings together trusted health and wellbeing experts\, holistic practitioners\, spiritual professionals and conscious brands in one welcoming space. \n\n\n\nYour ticket gives you access to a full day of wellbeing experiences\, including expert talks\, live classes\, workshops\, guided sessions and uplifting activities designed to support your mind\, body and soul. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, visitors can explore natural and drug-free approaches to health\, discover new tools for everyday balance\, and sample\, try\, experience and buy from a wide range of wellbeing providers. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to holistic wellbeing or already on your journey\, this festival offers inspiration\, education and genuine support in a warm\, community-focused environment. \n\n\n\nBring your family\, friends or colleagues and enjoy a day to pause\, reconnect and elevate your wellbeing. URL:https://sbf.biz/event/wellbeing-is-the-new-currency-indoor-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Sunbury Manor School\, Nursery Road\, Sunbury-On-Thames\, TW16 6LF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Networking,Surrey Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wellbeing-Is-the-New-Currency-Indoor-Festival_Diane-Mitchell_Wonderful-World-of-Wellbeing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Mitchell%2C Wonderful World of Wellbeing":MAILTO:wwowellbeing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260520T205229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T210350Z UID:16125-1781078400-1781110800@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Sales Lab webinars - boost your sales with confidence and integrity DESCRIPTION:Surrey Business Support\n \n\n \n Upcoming Surrey Business Events and Workshops to Help SMEs Grow\n \n\n \n A new programme of webinars\, workshops and practical resources is available to help Surrey SMEs strengthen sales\, marketing\, digital skills and leadership confidence.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n A range of upcoming business events\, webinars and workshops are being made available to support SMEs\, entrepreneurs and professionals across Surrey.\n \n\n \n The latest programme includes practical sessions covering digital skills\, marketing\, sales\, SEO and business growth strategies\, helping businesses strengthen their visibility\, confidence and commercial performance.\n \n\n \n What’s included?\n \n\n \n\n \n Digital Skills\n Improve online visibility and understand how to get your business found in AI search. \n \n\n \n Sales Lab\n Build confidence\, consistency and a healthier approach to selling. \n \n\n \n SEO Workshops\n Boost website traffic\, improve search visibility and attract the right audience. \n \n\n \n Marketing Lab\n Strengthen your digital presence and improve customer engagement. \n \n\n \n\n \n The sessions are designed to provide practical\, accessible support for businesses at different stages of growth\, whether they are startups\, established SMEs or independent professionals.\n \n\n \n Many sessions are delivered online\, offering flexible access for busy business owners and teams looking to build valuable skills without disrupting day-to-day operations.\n \n\n \n \n Leadership support also available on-demand\n \n \n Business Surrey also offers a five-part Leadership & Delegation webinar series for professionals\, business owners and managers. The series covers practical tools\, real-world examples\, delegation\, trust\, communication\, feedback and commercial prioritisation.\n \n \n View Leadership Webinars\n \n \n\n \n Business events and knowledge-sharing sessions continue to play an important role in helping Surrey businesses adapt to changing market conditions\, embrace digital opportunities and strengthen long-term growth.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Who is it for?\n \n SME owners\n Startups\n Freelancers\n Managers\n Marketing teams\n Sales teams\n \n \n\n \n Key Benefits\n ✔ Build practical business skills \n ✔ Improve online visibility \n ✔ Strengthen sales confidence \n ✔ Access flexible online support \n \n\n \n Explore Events\n \n Businesses interested in attending future workshops and webinars are encouraged to explore the latest programme through Business Surrey.\n \n \n View Business Events URL:https://sbf.biz/event/surrey-business-events-workshops-smes/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Networking,Networking - SBF,Surrey Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1200-630-Representatives-from-the-Surrey-Growth-Board-launch-the-Get-Surrey-Working-Plan-1024x538.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260520T204602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T204606Z UID:16120-1781091000-1781092800@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Sales Lab webinar: Sales for small businesses – a practical approach DESCRIPTION:Join Business Surrey for this practical\, confidence-building webinar is designed for small businesses that want to grow without becoming something they’re not. \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a simple\, practical sales cycle map you can adapt to your own business\, helping you spot gaps\, build consistency\, and sell with confidence and integrity. \n\n\n\nWhy every business is selling\, whether it realises it or not\n\n\n\nSales often has the wrong reputation – uncomfortable\, pushy\, or “not for people like us”. The reality is that every business is already selling\, from the first conversation to the final follow-up. \n\n\n\nThis practical\, confidence-building webinar is designed for small businesses that want to grow without becoming something they’re not. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\n\n\nWhy every business is in sales – even when it doesn’t feel like it\n\n\n\nWhy sales matters more than ever in a competitive\, crowded market\n\n\n\nCommon sales myths that hold SMEs back\n\n\n\nThe difference between consultative and pushy selling\n\n\n\nWhat the sales cycle really looks like in a small business\n\n\n\nWhere momentum is lost without realising it – and how to fix it\n\n\n\n\nTakeaway\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a simple\, practical sales cycle map you can adapt to your own business\, helping you spot gaps\, build consistency\, and sell with confidence and integrity. \n\n\n\nIdeal for business owners\, freelancers\, and early-stage SMEs who want a healthier\, more human approach to sales. \n\n\n\nRegister her to secure your place. URL:https://sbf.biz/event/sales-lab-small-businesses-practical-sales-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Surrey Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Event-promo-1200-x-630-36.png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260608T125151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T125154Z UID:16268-1781092800-1781100000@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Woking Business Networking at Hilton Woking DESCRIPTION:Join Woking Chamber of Commerce and Woking Means Business for a free\, informal networking event at Glow Bar\, Hilton Woking. Meet local business people\, build connections and enjoy relaxed professional networking with no pitches.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWoking Business Networking returns on Wednesday 10 June 2026 at the Hilton Hotel\, Woking. \n\n\n\nHosted at Glow Bar on the 8th floor\, this free networking event brings together local business owners\, professionals\, entrepreneurs and community members for a relaxed lunchtime session focused on genuine connections. \n\n\n\nThe event is informal and professional\, with no pitches\, making it a welcoming space to meet new contacts\, catch up with familiar faces and build relationships across the local business community. \n\n\n\nEach month\, the event attracts around 40–60 local business people\, offering a valuable opportunity to expand your network in a friendly and supportive setting. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n✔ Great venue✔ Parking close to the venue✔ Informal and professional networking✔ No pitches✔ Food and drinks available if wanted✔ Meet 40–60 local business people \n\n\n\nThis event is open to both members and non-members\, and everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to book with the intention of attending\, rather than registering only as a possibility on the day. URL:https://sbf.biz/event/woking-business-networking-hilton-woking/ LOCATION:Glow Bar\, 8th Floor\, Hilton Woking\, Glow Bar\, 8th Floor\, Hilton\, Woking\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Networking,Surrey Business,Surrey Business event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T153000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260610T192041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T192317Z UID:16284-1781186400-1781191800@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Business Case Development CPD Programme DESCRIPTION:iED CPD Webinar Series\n \n\n \n Business Case Development CPD Programme\n \n\n \n A practical three-part online programme introducing public sector business case development\, the Five Cases Model and HM Treasury Green Book guidance.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Build stronger public sector business cases\n \n\n \n The Institute of Economic Development (iED) is hosting a three-part CPD webinar series on Business Case Development\, delivered by Nigel Wilcock\, Executive Director of the iED.\n \n\n \n This programme provides an introduction to developing effective business cases for the public sector\, helping delegates understand how to apply the Five Cases Model without losing momentum or clarity in project development.\n \n\n \n \n The course will cover\n \n\n \n Strategic Outline Case\n Outline Business Case\n Full Business Case\n Strategic\, Economic\, Commercial\, Financial and Management Cases\n Project alternatives and options appraisal\n Economic outputs and impact calculations\n Latest HM Treasury Green Book guidance\n \n \n\n \n The sessions will use real examples to explore the level of detail required at each stage and how business case requirements should remain proportionate to the scale of public sector contribution.\n \n\n \n This CPD course is open to both iED members and non-members. It is also one of the modules within the Advanced Certificate in Economic Development.\n \n\n \n \n Book your place\n \n\n \n Delegates are expected to attend all three webinars. Booking is available through the iED events page.\n \n\n \n View & Book iED Events\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Event Details\n \n\n \n Dates:\n 8\, 10 & 11 June 2026\n \n\n \n Time:\n 2:00pm – 3:30pm\n \n\n \n Format:\n Online via Microsoft Teams\n \n\n \n Duration:\n 3 x 90-minute webinars\n \n \n\n \n \n Pricing\n \n\n \n iED Members:\n £75\n \n\n \n Non-Members:\n £145\n \n\n \n No VAT is chargeable. Pay by invoice is available.\n \n \n\n \n \n Delivered by\n \n\n \n Nigel Wilcock\n Executive Director\n Institute of Economic Development\n \n \n\n \n \n Useful Links\n \n\n \n iED Upcoming Events\n \n\n \n\n \n Contact iED URL:https://sbf.biz/event/business-case-development-cpd-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Surrey Business,Surrey Business event,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-10-201533.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260617T205039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205043Z UID:16324-1781803800-1781805600@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Smarter Fundraising for CICs – GoodHub & Gift Aid Explained DESCRIPTION:Discover practical fundraising strategies designed specifically for Community Interest Companies (CICs). Learn how to increase donations\, run successful crowdfunding campaigns\, leverage Gift Aid and engage supporters more effectively through GoodHub’s fundraising platform. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE ONLINE WEBINAR\n\n\n\nSmarter Fundraising for CICs\n\n\n\nGoodHub & Gift Aid Explained\n\n\n\nLearn practical fundraising strategies\, crowdfunding techniques\, supporter engagement ideas and Gift Aid opportunities to help your Community Interest Company generate more income and increase impact.\n \n\n\nReserve Your Free Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaise More Funds. Reach More Supporters.\n\n\n\nAt GoodHub\, the mission is simple: help organisations doing good raise more money\, attract more supporters and create greater social impact.\n \n\n\nThis free live webinar has been created specifically for Community Interest Companies (CICs) looking to strengthen their fundraising activities and discover new income opportunities.\n \n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nSimple ways to increase fundraising income online\nHow Gift Aid works for eligible donations through GoodHub\nCreating successful crowdfunding campaigns\nUsing sponsored events for fundraising challenges\nSelling tickets for fundraising events online\nHow supporters can create individual\, team and corporate fundraisers\nBuilding trust through a stronger online presence\nAccessing free support from GoodHub’s Client Success Team\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Advice You Can Use Immediately\n\n\n\nWhether you’re completely new to fundraising or looking to diversify your income streams\, this session will provide practical ideas that can be implemented straight away.\n \n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from GoodHub’s fundraising specialists.\n \n\n\n\n\nCan’t Attend Live?\n\n\n\nRegister anyway and GoodHub will send you the webinar recording afterwards\, allowing you to watch at a time that suits you.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate:\nThursday 18 June 2026\n \n\n\nTime:\n5:30 PM\n \n\n\nVenue:\nOnline Webinar\n \n\n\nCost:\nFree\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nCommunity Interest Companies (CICs)\, social enterprises\, charity leaders\, trustees\, fundraising teams and organisations looking to generate additional income and strengthen supporter engagement.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\nReserve your free place today and discover smarter ways to fund your mission.\n \n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“` URL:https://sbf.biz/event/smarter-fundraising-for-cics-goodhub-webinar/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Charity,Networking,Surrey Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/unnamed-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T133000 DTSTAMP:20260706T220514 CREATED:20260605T191052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191130Z UID:16254-1782216000-1782221400@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Smash Sales and Turn Leads into Paying Customers DESCRIPTION:A practical sales workshop designed to help business owners improve conversions\, increase confidence and turn more leads into paying customers. \n\n\n\nSales are the foundation of every successful business\, yet many business owners find themselves having conversations that fail to convert into revenue. \n\n\n\nThis practical online workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs\, SMEs and growing businesses improve their sales process and increase conversion rates. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn proven techniques for managing sales conversations\, overcoming common objections\, building trust and moving prospects through the sales journey with confidence. \n\n\n\nThe session focuses on practical sales skills that can be implemented immediately\, helping businesses generate more revenue without relying on aggressive or outdated sales tactics. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n✔ Improve sales confidence \n\n\n\n✔ Convert more enquiries into customers \n\n\n\n✔ Handle objections effectively \n\n\n\n✔ Build trust during sales conversations \n\n\n\n✔ Create a consistent sales process \n\n\n\n✔ Increase revenue opportunities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) URL:https://sbf.biz/event/smash-sales-turn-leads-paying-customers/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Investment and funding,Lunch and learn,Networking,Surrey Business,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR