Surrey businesses – we’ve got an exciting line-up of fully funded events designed to help you grow, innovate, and stay ahead. From practical Net Zero guidance to marketing strategies and start-up support, these sessions are packed with value and completely free to attend because we are fully funding them for you.
Start your Net Zero journey
Decarbonisation is a strategic priority for UK businesses – and SMEs are part of the supply chain. This practical session will help you take the first steps toward reducing emissions.
11 December 2025 | Time: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | online | fully funded
You’ll learn to:
- Calculate your carbon footprint
- Create an action plan to cut emissions
- Draft a credible carbon reduction policy
Hear from our expert, Shelley Lawson who brings practical advice borne of tangible experience. Shelley has helped businesses deliver carbon reductions whilst tackling their biggest issues, and strengthening the bottom line.
Register here: Your NetZero journey starts here
Start-up overview
Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.
In just one hour, you’ll gain valuable insights into the realities of working for yourself, assess your personal and business readiness, and leave empowered to decide if self-employment is right for you.
18 December | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded
Register here: Your Start-up journey begins here
Become a go-to supplier for the public sector
Want to align with local authority programmes to thrive and grow? Learn more about the public sector supply chain and discover how to unlock local opportunities in facilities management.
Date: 20 January 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Woodhatch Place, Reigate | fully funded | free parking
Why attend?
- Hear from Macro Group, Surrey County Council’s facilities management delivery partner
- Explore funding and support
- Network with peers and partners
Find out more about working with the public sector by registering here
Future events 2026
The Marketing Lab series
Boost your marketing skills with our series of fully funded online workshops. Together they form a series, but there’s no obligation to attend all three; just choose the subjects that are most relevant to your own business. Or come along to all three and really reap the benefits!
1. Communicate with confidence
22 January 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online
Learn how to define and express your brand with clarity and impact.
There’s no limit to the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!
2. Build Your digital growth engine
12 February 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online
Explore smart digital strategies to expand reach and engagement.
There’s no limit on the number of attendees, just be sure to just be sure to register early!
3. Build, automate & accelerate
5 March 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online
Discover CRM tools, workflow design, and automation for sustainable growth.
There’s no limit on the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!
Hear from Dan Chidley, our trusted coach helping people, organisations, communities and good causes through coaching, mentoring, personal and professional development. Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching. Director level marketing and communications professional with 20 years’ experience: in-house, agency and consultancy. Chartered Marketer and Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
More fully funded sessions coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date.
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. Find the right event for you here
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