June brings a strong programme of fully funded Business Surrey events, alongside expert-led partner sessions, all designed to help Surrey businesses build knowledge, confidence and momentum. From the emerging world of AI-driven search to practical sales and marketing support, these sessions focus on the real challenges and opportunities facing businesses today.
This month’s line-up includes a Digital Skills webinar on Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), helping you understand how to get your business found in AI search, alongside a Sales Lab session offering a practical, confidence-building approach to selling for small businesses. You can also join the Business Academy for an SEO webinar to learn how to drive more traffic and increase visibility, and take part in the Marketing Lab session focused on boosting your digital presence and reaching the right audience.
Alongside these, there are opportunities to strengthen your business foundations with security awareness training, helping you protect against cyber threats, and a finance workshop designed to demystify key financial terminology and requirements when starting or growing a business. Together, these online sessions provide practical insight, expert guidance and valuable opportunities to connect – helping you grow sustainably and stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.
Digital Skills – GEO: Get found in AI search
4 June 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online
Business Academy’s live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the emerging discipline that helps businesses adapt to this shift, ensuring your brand is visible, cited, and recommended in AI-generated answers rather than left behind.
This webinar explores what GEO is, why it matters, and what practical steps you can take right now to optimise your digital presence for AI-driven search.
It will be a great opportunity to hear about the various funding and scaleup support initiatives in train, as well as offer excellent opportunities to network with peers.
Find out more about the day here.
4 June 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online
Sales Lab webinar: Sales for small businesses – a practical approach
10 June 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Online
Join Business Surrey for this practical, confidence-building webinar is designed for small businesses that want to grow without becoming something they’re not.
You’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.
Find out more about how to register for the event here.
10 June 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Online
Digital Skills – Driving traffic with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
12 June 2026 | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Online
Maximising SEO is crucial to improving your online brand awareness. Join the Business Academy and find out how to make your website more visible and increase sales.
Search engine optimisation needn’t be a mystery to exporters – the main methodologies that drive rankings, traffic and enquiries are well established but there are some nuances to consider. This is especially the case with Google updating its algorithm more frequently. With over 8.5 billion searches per day on Google alone, reliance on search is still increasing across all sectors.
Find out more about how to register for the event here.
12 June 2026 | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Online
Security Awareness Training for Small Businesses
17 June 2026 | 10:00am – 12.00pm |Online
Cyber Resilience Centre – Additional places available for fully funded staff Security Awareness Training
Ensure your staff are fully aware of current and emerging cyber threats
Based on the National Cyber Security Centre’s guidance, Security Awareness Training for Small Businesses provides employees with a basic yet effective understanding of their cyber environment and the confidence to recognise and report potential security issues.
Register here to secure your place!
17 June 2026 | 10:00am – 12.00pm | Online
Starting a Business? Making sense of financial jargon
23 June 2026 | 11:am – 12:00pm | Online
Learn how to manage business finances, meet legal requirements, and choose the right legal structure with confidence.
This workshop will demystify keeping financial records as you start and grow your business, by introducing you to the terminology that you need to know when reporting to HMRC and Companies House.
Register here to secure your place.
23 June 2026 | 11:am – 12:00pm | Online
Marketing Lab Series: Digital visibility – Get seen by the right audience
24 June 2026 | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | online
Increase your online presence and make it easier for your audience to find you. This session focuses on practical ways to boost your digital visibility, strengthen your brand presence, and stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Register here to secure your place!
24 June 2026 | 11:30am – 12:00 pm | online
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Free support for Surrey SMEs
All events are fully funded for Surrey businesses and delivered by Business Surrey, a Surrey County Council service offering expert advice to help Surrey businesses thrive. More fully funded sessions are coming soon – visit our events page for the latest information, or explore our resources page for details of upcoming Business Surrey events, our range of toolkits and our webinar library. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on the latest news and success stories!
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