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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparation – The Invoice You Never Have to Chase
DESCRIPTION:Preparation – The Invoice You Never Have to Chase\n\n\nThe easiest invoice to collect is the one that has been set up for success before the work even begins.\n \n\n\nSurrey Chambers of Commerce is hosting a practical 30-minute webinar designed to help businesses reduce late and disputed payments by strengthening their processes before work starts.\n \n\n\nMany cash flow problems do not begin when an invoice becomes overdue. They can start much earlier through unclear agreements\, outdated terms and conditions\, missing paperwork or insufficient checks on a new customer.\n \n\n\nThis session will explore simple steps businesses can take to improve their chances of being paid on time\, reduce commercial risk and protect cash flow from day one.\n \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n    Identify common pre-contract mistakes that can lead to late or disputed payments\n    Make sure your terms and conditions work in your favour\n    Check customer credibility before committing to work\n    Use simple legal and commercial protections to reduce payment risk\n    Build a preparation process that puts your business in a stronger position before work begins\n\n\nWho Is This Webinar For?\n\n\nThe webinar is particularly relevant to:\n \n\n\n    Consultants\n    Contractors\n    Professional service providers\n    Trades businesses\n    Small business owners\n    Businesses looking to strengthen their payment and cash flow processes\n\n\n\nThe session is designed to help businesses prevent payment problems before they happen\, saving time\, protecting cash flow and reducing the need to chase overdue invoices later.\n \n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 22 September 2026\nTime: 12:00pm – 12:30pm\nLocation: Online\nEvent Theme: Topical\n \n\n\nSurrey Chambers Member Rate: £0.00 + VAT\nNon-Member Rate: £10.00 + VAT\n \n\nBook Your Place\n\n\nPlaces can be booked directly through Surrey Chambers of Commerce.\n \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n \n\n\n\nView the full event details on the Surrey Chambers website
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/invoice-payment-preparation-webinar/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Webinar
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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:Unlocking Growth: Funding & Finance in Surrey
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Growth: Funding & Finance in Surrey\n\nLooking to raise finance\, secure funding or attract investment? \n\n\nJoin Business Surrey for a practical half-day event designed to help SMEs better understand the finance and funding landscape.\n \n\n\nHear from Surrey business founders who have successfully used grants\, loans and investment to grow\, alongside experts covering investment readiness\, legal considerations\, corporate finance\, valuation and exit planning.\n \n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n\n    Real-life funding and growth stories from Surrey businesses\n    Guidance on grants\, loans\, angel investment\, crowdfunding and venture capital\n    Practical advice on preparing finances\, forecasts and your business for growth\n    Insights into investment\, legal structures and exit planning\n    Networking opportunities with investors\, finance providers and professional advisers\n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\n    Jeremy Brassington – CEO\, Habitat Learn\n    Ben Miles – Wired2Fire\n    South East Angels\n    DMH Stallard\n    Mercer & Hole\n    Rathbones\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\nThe event is aimed at business owners and leadership teams looking to grow\, raise finance\, explore investment opportunities or plan for future succession or exit.\n \n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Thursday 26 November 2026\nTime: 8:30am – 1:30pm\nVenue: Surrey County Council HQ – Woodhatch Place\nAddress: 11 Cockshot Hill\, Woodhatch\, Reigate\, RH2 8EF\nOrganiser: Business Surrey\nCost: Fully funded\n \n\n\n\nRegister and Find Out More
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/unlocking-growth-funding-finance-surrey/
LOCATION:11 cockshot hill\, woodhatch reigate RH2 8EF\, 11 cockshot hill\, woodhatch reigate\, London\, RH2 8EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Webinar
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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/
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