Tools for growth

Business Surrey has created a series of resources including expert guides and toolkits to help you grow, market and streamline your business sustainably.

Free support to help businesses thrive

Welcome to your one-stop business resources hub, designed specifically for Surrey SMEs. We’ve brought together all our downloadable guides, toolkits, recorded webinars and practical materials in one easy-to-navigate space, making it simple to find exactly what you need when you need it.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, reduce your carbon footprint, improve your HR processes, strengthen your marketing, you’ll find expert guidance here. Best of all, everything is completely free.

We’re continuously adding new resources to support your business journey, helping you develop, innovate and thrive in Surrey’s dynamic business community.

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Boost Your Business guide

Grow your business with easy-to-access tips in this handy guide from our expert business advisors. From marketing and recruitment to funding and finance, we’ve got you covered.

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Document library

Business Surrey’s official repository for growth resources. Start with Surrey’s Economic Growth Strategy 2025 to 2035; essential reading for any grant application. You’ll also find The Surrey Skills Plan, plus outcomes from the One Surrey Growth Board and Surrey Business Leaders’ Forum.

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HR Foundations Toolkit

The Business Surrey HR Foundations Toolkit will guide you step-by-step through creating and implementing the policies, processes and skills you need to plan, recruit and manage performance of new staff.

Leadership Toolkit

Our five‑part webinar series is designed for professionals, business owners, managers, and anyone looking to build confidence and practical skills in this area. Across the five webinars, you will gain a clear understanding of key concepts, practical tools, and real‑world applications.

Marketing toolkit

Develop a bespoke marketing plan to achieve your business goals. You’ll be guided through videos and worksheets in four self-learning modules, so you can apply tried-and-tested marketing techniques to your business.

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Net zero toolkit

Start your journey to net zero with videos and worksheets to help you create and implement a carbon reduction plan. By the end, you’ll have a bespoke plan which will reduce your carbon footprint and costs, and it could help you win more clients.

On-demand webinar recordings

Our on-demand webinars from Business Surrey support businesses at every stage of their journey. Access expert-led sessions anytime, explore a wide range of practical topics, build valuable new skills, and gain insights to confidently grow, adapt and strengthen your business for long-term success.

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Upcoming workshops and webinars

Our programme of workshops and webinars has been designed to help businesses grow and thrive. Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, there’s a webinar or workshop to suit that can help you to learn new skills to boost your business.