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From Survive to Thrive: Building Stronger Businesses for the Future

From Survive to Thrive: Building Stronger Businesses for the Future

Join us for a day designed to equip you with practical strategies, expert insight and valuable connections to help your business move beyond simply surviving and start thriving.

Following the fantastic success of our Survive to Thrive Bootcamp in Kent, we’re bringing this inspiring event to Surrey in partnership with the University of Surrey.

Running a business has never been more challenging. Rising costs, changing legislation, skills shortages and economic uncertainty continue to test even the most resilient business owners. But within every challenge lies an opportunity to adapt, innovate and grow.

Hear from leading experts, university researchers and experienced business professionals as they explore the issues that matter most to small businesses today, including:

  • Winning more customers through effective sales and marketing
  • Managing rising costs and improving profitability
  • Preparing for changes to employment law and Making Tax Digital
  • Accessing finance and funding to support growth
  • Sector-focused discussions for hospitality, retail and construction/property businesses

Alongside a keynote exploring the wider economic landscape, you’ll enjoy interactive breakout sessions, engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities and the chance to connect with organisations offering funded business support.

Whether you’re looking to protect your business against future challenges or unlock your next stage of growth, Survive to Thrive Surrey will leave you with practical ideas, new contacts and the confidence to move your business forward.

Stands

There are a limited number of stands available for business support people/businesses to advertise their solutions and services to people attending the event. Stands for FSB members are £40 and for non-members they are £80. This price includes 1 ticket to attend the event. If stand holders wish to bring others with them, then they will need to book a ticket separately.

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Tracey Carter email: tracey.carter@fsb.org.uk – the price for sponsorship will be on application.

Book here to secure your place!

Event details

15 September 2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

University of Surrey

Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7XH

Event Organiser: Federation Small Businesses

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