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SUMMARY:BWiS International Women`s Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a truly empowering celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The 2025 theme is: For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.This is your chance to be part of a transformative afternoon\, connecting with like-minded individuals and gaining valuable insights from a panel of inspiring speakers who are driving change and shaping the future.  \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:Engaging discussions led by our dynamic panel of speakers\, sharing their stories and actionable strategies to inspire you.A delicious two-course lunch served with a complimentary drink\, offering the perfect setting for meaningful conversations.Unmatched networking opportunities with professionals and leaders from various industries. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to be inspired\, expand your network\, or celebrate the achievements of women worldwide\, this event promises to leave you motivated and energised to accelerate action in your own life and career.Meet Our Speakers! Martine Robins – Event HostThe HR Dept Surrey HillsMartine is the owner of The HR Dept Surrey Hills and opened the office in June 2016 having worked in senior generalist HR roles throughout her career in a variety of business sectors including engineering\, manufacturing\, technology and professional services in UK\, European and Global roles. Martine is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD).Martine’s knowledge and experience of employment law and the situations that businesses often must deal with\, is considerable.  The main aim is to act as a trusted advisor to clients\, with the right solution for the situation.  The key to success is providing robust advice and guidance and practically and pragmatically advising business in resolving issues. Martine is passionate about helping businesses understand how their people can successfully support business growth and aspire to be an ‘employer of choice’.Leah BoxellEnablistsLeah is not just the founder of Enablists; she’s a visionary leader whose entire career has been committed to enhancing organisational effectiveness.With a robust portfolio of successful projects and programmes\, Leah has proven her prowess in her career by steering companies through large scale\, complex transformative changes. She excels at refining and implementing strategies that significantly boost organisational performance but with simplicity. Leah’s passion for excellence shines through in her dedication to equipping clients with cutting-edge methods and strategies\, ensuring they not only keep pace with change but lead it. A testament to her leadership\, Leah spearheaded the Silver Command for NHS Professionals’ response to the Covid pandemic\, one of the most challenging portfolios. Just one of the initiatives was to launch a vital Test & Trace service resulting in 10\,000 people being hired and work ready in just 21 days\, a remarkable feat that underscores her skill in managing critical\, high-stakes initiatives. This was all alongside many other initiatives as part of the NHS Professionals Pandemic response.Leveraging the approach that was used for Silver Command Leah is helping businesses to thrive\, turning the overwhelmed into optimised.Abi ChapmanAccessifyAbi Chapman is a multi-award winning founder\, established public speaker and inspirational storyteller who is dedicated to improving the disabled experience in the U.K and beyond. Rooted in her own experience of disability\, Chapman founded Accessify U.K\, The Think Tank for Accessible Living\, which uses a multi-disciplinary approach to make our communities\, businesses and society\, more inclusive to all. Recently awarded the Future 50 Award from her alma mater\, University of Arts London\, Chapman uses her ever growing platform to enact change\, and pay it forward by empowering the next generation of changemakers yet to come. Julie KapsalisNorth East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)  \n\n\n\nJulie Kapsalis is Principal & CEO at North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Surrey. Nescot supports around 6\,000 learners each year and has recently opened a new Institute of Technology to focus on digital skills. Julie has worked in economic development for 20 years with a particular focus on enterprise\, skills and social inclusion. Julie is a Board Member/Trustee/Adviser to a number of organisations including Coast to Capital (Chair)\, Gatwick Diamond Business\, Epsom Downs Racecourse\, the Regional Clusters Advisory Board (Space) and the Aurora Academies Trust. Julie served as an advisor to the UK Government’s task force on women’s enterprise and contributed to the Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship. Julie has a particular interest in the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) can play in widening participation in education and learning and she serves on the Strategy Board of AI in Education.
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LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Church Street West\, Woking\, GU21 6AX
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business & Build Stronger Teams!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s build stronger businesses and better workplace relationships-together! \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive business networking event designed to empower job seekers\, employers\, and business leaders! This event will dive into strategies for enhancing workplace relationships\, boosting employee engagement\, and fostering a thriving business environment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\nNetwork with top industry professionals & potential employers\n\n\n\nGain insights on leadership\, teamwork & workplace well-being\n\n\n\nEnhance employee retention & satisfaction strategies\n\n\n\nDiscover new trends for business growth & success\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n🔹 Job Seekers looking to connect with top employers🔹 Business Owners & Leaders aiming to foster a productive workplace🔹 HR Professionals & Managers focused on employee engagement🔹 Entrepreneurs & Startups eager to scale & Succeed \n\n\n\nJoin UsOn 12th March at 6 pm (5:30 PM Arrival)
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/elevate-your-business-build-stronger-teams/
LOCATION:Thames Side Brewery and Tap Room\, 1 Hale Street\, Staines-upon-Thames\, TW18 4UW
CATEGORIES:Workshops - Non SBF
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SUMMARY:Spelthorne Business Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informal Spelthorne Borough Council business networking event to help you get set up to create the success that you want in your business! Surround yourself with local successful entrepreneurs to boost conversation\, improve your thinking and explore opportunities to collaborate. \n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nAnyone who is self-employed or interested in starting up a business or people in business already who want to take it to the next level. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely world and this is a great way to connect with like-minded people. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\n\n\n\nFriendly informal and feel welcome\n\n\n\nOpportunity to introduce yourself and your business\n\n\n\nConnected into the local community of business owners to potentially collaborate with\n\n\n\nBuilding strong local partnerships to boost the local economy\n\n\n\nHave fun and relax at the end of the working day.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy this network?\n\n\n\n\nFriendly members focus on giving\n\n\n\nBroad selection of people with varying business sizes\n\n\n\nAccess to partners\n\n\n\nFree business support\n\n\n\nSpelthorne Council backed initiative\n\n\n\nExceptional quality of support\n\n\n\n\nAs the ancient proverb goes “A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step”. Together let’s stay positive\, work hard and make it happen. Give your business the boost that it needs and click to register. \n\n\n\nWhat is this programme? \n\n\n\nThis networking event is part of the Spelthorne Borough Council’s Stronger Business Programme. It is aimed at anyone inside Spelthorne who is thinking of starting a business\, start ups or existing SME’s who want to do more business locally. \n\n\n\nFind out more at https://www.mygrowthpod.com/spelthorne \n\n\n\nTogether we can make a significant and meaningful difference in our community.
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LOCATION:Elle & Fee\, 16 Woodthorpe Road\, Ashford\, TW15 2RY
CATEGORIES:Spelthorne borough council
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SUMMARY:Engineering Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Engineering Breakfast at the BCOT Restaurant on March 14th\, from 8 AM to 10 AM. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals\, industry experts\, and BCOT faculty\, including our Facility Head\, Shane Mumford. \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss key industry trends\, evolving engineering standards\, and pathways for staff and apprentices into our L4 HNC Apprenticeship. Your insights are invaluable in shaping BCOT’s engineering programmes\, ensuring they align with industry needs. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a complimentary breakfast as we collaborate on the future of engineering education.
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LOCATION:BCoT – Basingstoke College Of Technology\, Worting Road\, Basingstoke\, RG21 8TN
CATEGORIES:Technology
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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.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/force-for-business-virtual-networking-for-military-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Federation Small Businesses
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SUMMARY:Breakfast networking event -Is Your Sales Cycle Stuck? Let’s Fix That!
DESCRIPTION:Smash your sales cycle 🚀\n\n\n\nYou’ve found your perfect client. They’re interested. They want proposals. Then new proposals. Then… radio silence. Sound familiar? \n\n\n\nSales delays and indecisive prospects are frustrating\, time-consuming\, and all too common for small businesses. But it doesn’t have to be this way. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive and engaging breakfast event with Paul Glynn from Sandler Training\, where you’ll discover how to take back control of your sales process and Smash the Sales Cycle! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\n\n✅ How to avoid endless proposal revisions and close deals faster.✅ Ways to spot time-wasters early so you focus on real opportunities.✅ Simple\, practical strategies to gain control of the sales conversation.✅ How to increase conversions while keeping your profit margins strong. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just theory\, Paul will take us through a live\, interactive exercise that will transform the way you handle your sales process. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Paul Glynn\n\n\n\nFor over 15 years\, Paul has helped ambitious local businesses struggling with slow sales cycles\, shrinking margins\, and unpredictable revenue. Whether you run a service-based business\, sell products\, work solo\, or lead a team\, Paul’s methods could be the game-changer you need. \n\n\n\nHis expertise in Sandler Training’s world-renowned sales methodology has helped countless businesses win more deals\, more quickly\, and with more confidence\, now it’s your turn! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Than Just a Sales Talk… It’s a Networking & Business Breakfast!\n\n\n\nThis event isn’t just about learning\, it’s also about connecting with fellow business owners\, sharing insights\, and building new relationships over a delicious breakfast at Hazelwood Centre. \n\n\n\nEnjoy:– A delicious Breakfast– Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee– Learnings and strategies you can impliment in your business– High-Value Networking \n\n\n\nBook Your Place Today! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this powerful morning of learning\, networking\, and great food. Spaces are limited\, book before March 19 to secure your ticket. \n\n\n\nTo book your ticket email members@sbf.biz \n\n\n\nTake control. Smash your sales cycle. Grow your business.  \n\n\n\nSee you there! 🚀
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/breakfast-networking-event-is-your-sales-cycle-stuck-lets-fix-that/
LOCATION:The Hazelwood Centre\, Hazelwood Drive\, Sunbury\, Surrey\, TW16 6QU
CATEGORIES:Networking - SBF
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