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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Success at the Spelthorne Business Awards 2024! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Spelthorne Business Awards are back for their sixth year\, and this is your chance to be part of an inspiring evening that celebrates the best of local business.  \n\n\n\nWith 14 categories representing a wide range of industries\, the Spelthorne Business Awards honour businesses of all sizes—from start-ups to established enterprises. If you know a finalist\, why not attend and cheer them on in person? Bring along your friends and family to share in the excitement and celebrate their achievements together. \n\n\n\nIncluded in your ticket: \n\n\n\n\nReception drink\n\n\n\n3-course meal\n\n\n\n½ bottle of wine per person\n\n\n\nLive entertainment by The Exiles band\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable event!  \n\n\n\nSecure your tickets today and join us for a night of celebration\, inspiration\, and new connections.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/12994/
LOCATION:The Hazelwood Centre\, Hazelwood Drive\, Sunbury\, Surrey\, TW16 6QU
CATEGORIES:Spelthorne Business Awards
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SUMMARY:Understanding new Budget policy for business owners - Is your business ready?
DESCRIPTION:Budget 2024 – Is Your Business Prepared? Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business and turn budgetary changes into opportunities for growth. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Azets and SBF\, come and join us to meet other small business owners and grow your business network at this relaxed event. \n\n\n\nThe new government has assessed the state of public spending and reported a spending gap in the nation’s finances. \n\n\n\nOn the back of an ambitious King’s Speech\, the first Budget of the new government will seek to announce initiatives for growth\, alongside activation of plans to balance the books\, across the spectrum of personal and business taxes\, as well as employment policy. \n\n\n\nIn this event we will explore the impact of the budget on business owners on both their personal and business finances. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nBusiness owners \n\n\n\nCFOs\, financial managers\n\n\n\nLegal and compliance officers\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am:      Arrival tea/ coffee & pastries  \n\n\n\n8.00am – 8.10am:      Welcome\, introduce Jaguar Landrover (5 mins to discuss venue) \n\n\n\n8.10am – 9.00am:     Budget summary points and Implications of budget in individual & businesses (SME’s) \n\n\n\n9.00am – 9.30am:      Q&A – (Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions prior to the event) \n\n\n\n9.30am – 10.00am:    Networking \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe venue is fully accessible with accessible parking on site. This is a ticketed event so booking in advance is required. Bookings close on 6 November. 
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/understanding-new-budget-policy-for-business-owners-is-your-business-ready/
LOCATION:Sytner Jaguar Landrover\, 42 Hanworth Road\, Sunbury on Thames\, TW16 5LN\, Suriname
CATEGORIES:Federation Small Businesses,Networking
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SUMMARY:Solving the Recruitment Conundrum
DESCRIPTION:There is no question that recruitment can be very challenging currently with many vacancies difficult to fill. On the other hand\, there are many people ready and willing to work but they find it difficult to navigate the recruitment process. The purpose of this event is to help employers to understand the different pools of untapped talent\, the support that is available to investigate these pools and many opportunities for training both new and established members of their teams.By attending this event you will learn about different hidden pools of talent including: \n\n\n\n\nNeuro diverse applicants\n\n\n\nReturners from care duties\n\n\n\nEarly retirees\n\n\n\nPeople with disabilities \n\n\n\nEx military\n\n\n\nPrison leavers\n\n\n\nRefugees\n\n\n\n\nWe will share some stories about people who are working within these categories sharing how they were able to secure their role and how it works for the employer. \n\n\n\nAnd if that isn’t enough\, we will also be sharing all the fantastic opportunities for upskilling including: \n\n\n\n\nApprenticeships\n\n\n\nSkills Bootcamps\n\n\n\nT Levels\n\n\n\nFree on-line training\n\n\n\nFree numeracy training\n\n\n\nOther opportunities to help your business
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/solving-the-recruitment-conundrum/
LOCATION:34 Park Street  Camberley\, Surrey\, GU15 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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SUMMARY:Want FREE support to help your business go green? 
DESCRIPTION:Looking to embrace more sustainable practices in your Surrey business but don’t know where to start? \n\n\n\nJoin our FREE seminar on November 14th at the Guildford Pavilion for insight and advice from national experts including Frog Bikes\, the UK Business Climate Hub\, Octopus Energy\, NatWest\, Surrey County Council and more!  \n\n\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the benefits of a sustainable business\, how to go about it and meet providers that can help you on your journey to net zero
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/want-free-support-to-help-your-business-go-green/
LOCATION:Guildford Pavilion\, The Sports Ground\, Woodbridge Road\,\, Guildford\, GU1 4RP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Federation Small Businesses,Surrey Business event
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SUMMARY:Hogs Back Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at this regular networking event in the FSB diary. This is a chance to meet other business owners and grow your network. \n\n\n\nA continental breakfast of tea\, coffee\, pastries\, fresh fruit\, granola + Greek yogurt will be served in the room and included within the ticket price. For any guests who would like to ‘upgrade’ and have a full cooked breakfast this is an additional charge of £5 per person which can be paid directly to the breakfast team on arrival with either cash or card. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n7:30am – Breakfast will be served \n\n\n\n8:10am – Keynote Speaker Presentation \n\n\n\n8:40am – Round the room – introduce your business \n\n\n\n9:00am – Open networking with fresh tea/coffee \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a ticketed event so booking in advance is required. Only one ticket per email address can be purchased for this event.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/hogs-back-business-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Hogs Back Hotel\, Hogs Back\, GU10 1EX\, The Hogs Back Hotel\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU10 1EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Federation Small Businesses
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SUMMARY:The Mayor of Spelthorne' s Civic Reception
DESCRIPTION:Add this date to your calendar so you don’t miss this event. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP – mayor@spelthorne.gov.uk
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/save-the-date-civic-reception/
LOCATION:Berkeley Homes\, 4A Eden Grove\, Fairfield Avenue\,\, Staines-Upon-Thames\, TW18 4AB ·
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SUMMARY:IoD Surrey Branch Directors Member Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the IoD Surrey Branch Chair and the IoD Surrey Ambassadors for this in person IoD member meetup. \n\n\n\nCome along and meet other members and enjoy some networking opportunities by deepening network connections in the relaxed and convivial environment that is the Manor Lounge at Foxhills Club & Resort. \n\n\n\nThis bi-monthly member only informal networking event also gives you the opportunity to meet the IoD Surrey team of ambassadors\, a chance to tap into their knowledge\, expertise and networks whilst ensuring you are maximising your membership. \n\n\n\nRefreshments available to purchase on the night. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited so be sure to register your attendance today.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/iod-surrey-branch-directors-member-meetup/
LOCATION:Foxhills Club and Resort\, Stonehill Rd\, Ottershaw\, Surrey\, KT16 0EL
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:AI Magic: Transform your marketing the easy way
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of AI to revolutionise your marketing strategy! Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your campaigns\, enhance customer engagement\, and boost your results with minimal effort. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nEverywhere we look\, AI is a hot topic. In this webinar\, we’ll dive into easy ways to level up your marketing\, including: \n\n\n\n\nUsing AI to create content for email\, text and social media\n\n\n\n\n\nBest practices to keep authenticity in your brand\n\n\n\n\n\nTools to make your life easier\, build your list and help you stand out from competition \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned marketer\, this simple\, accessible approach will help you tap into AI’s potential to drive growth and stay ahead of the competition.  \n\n\n\nLet AI do the heavy lifting—it’s marketing made easy!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/ai-magic-transform-your-marketing-the-easy-way/
CATEGORIES:Federation Small Businesses
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