Summer can be a great time to take a step back from the day-to-day demands of running your business and focus on the bigger picture. While clients, suppliers and customers may be taking holidays, it can create valuable breathing space to review what’s working, identify new opportunities and put plans in place for the busy months ahead.
Business Surrey has a range of fully funded resources to help Surrey SMEs build confidence, develop new skills and strengthen key areas of their business. From sales and marketing to leadership, recruitment and sustainability, our practical toolkits and expert-led content are available whenever it suits you.
Why not block out a couple of hours in your diary over the summer to focus on something you’ve been meaning to tackle? It could be refreshing your social media strategy, creating a marketing plan for the autumn, developing a stronger sales pipeline, or following up on those promising leads that haven’t quite converted yet. A small investment of time now could deliver significant results in the months ahead.
Start with the boost your business guide
If you’re not sure where to begin, our boost your business guide is the perfect starting point. Packed with advice from our expert business advisors, it covers key areas including:
- Marketing and promotion
- Recruitment and people management
- Funding and finance
- Business growth planning
The guide is designed to provide easy-to-access, practical tips that you can start implementing straight away.
Find out more by downloading our boost your business guide here.
Strengthen your sales pipeline
If generating consistent sales is a priority, our sales toolkit provides practical guidance to help you develop a stronger, more predictable sales process.
Through expert videos and practical worksheets, you’ll learn how to:
- Build an effective sales strategy
- Attract more prospects
- Improve conversion rates
- Create a tailored sales action plan
It’s an ideal resource for businesses looking to accelerate growth in the second half of the year.
Find out more by downloading our sales toolkit here.
Refresh your marketing strategy
Summer is a great time to review whether your marketing activities are delivering the results you need.
Our Marketing toolkit includes videos and worksheets across four self-learning modules to help you:
- Clarify your target audience
- Strengthen your messaging
- Develop a tailored marketing plan
- Apply proven marketing techniques
By the end of the programme, you’ll have a bespoke marketing strategy aligned to your business goals.
Find out more by downloading our marketing toolkit here.
Support for high street businesses
If you operate a customer-facing or retail business, our high street growth resources offer practical guidance to help you build resilience and increase performance.
You’ll find support covering:
- Marketing and promotion
- Customer engagement
- Operational efficiency
- Business planning
These resources are designed to help you create a tailored action plan that supports your specific growth goals.
Find out more by downloading our high street toolkit here.
Build strong foundations with HR support
Planning to recruit new staff or grow your team?
Our HR Foundations toolkit guides businesses through the essentials of workforce management, including:
- Creating effective policies and procedures
- Recruitment planning
- Performance management
- Developing management skills
Whether you’re hiring your first employee or expanding an existing team, this toolkit can help you put the right foundations in place.
Find out more by downloading our HR Foundations toolkit here.
Develop your leadership skills
Strong leadership can be the difference between managing a business and leading one successfully.
Our leadership toolkit consists of a five-part webinar series designed for business owners, managers and professionals. The series explores practical leadership techniques, delegation skills and real-world applications to help you lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.
Find out more by downloading our leadership toolkit here.
Start your net zero journey
Customers, supply chains and procurement frameworks are placing increasing emphasis on sustainability.
Our Net Zero toolkit helps businesses create a practical carbon reduction plan through a series of easy-to-follow videos and worksheets. You’ll develop a tailored roadmap that can help:
- Reduce your carbon footprint
- Lower operating costs
- Improve competitiveness
- Support bids and tenders
Find out more by downloading our net zero toolkit here.
Learn at your own pace with on-demand webinars
Not everyone can attend live events, which is why our on-demand webinar library gives you access to a wide range of expert-led business support sessions at a time that suits you.
Explore topics including:
- Business growth
- Marketing
- Finance
- Leadership
- Sustainability
- Sales and customer acquisition
These recordings allow you to build new skills and gain valuable insights whenever it fits into your schedule.
Find out how to access our on-demand library here.
Access key economic and business documents
Our document library is Business Surrey’s central repository for business growth resources.
Highlights include:
- Surrey’s Economic Growth Strategy 2025-2035
- The Surrey Skills Plan
- One Surrey Growth Board outcomes
- Surrey Business Leaders’ Forum reports
These documents are particularly valuable for businesses considering grant applications or seeking a deeper understanding of the county’s economic priorities.
Find out how to access our document library here.
Fully funded free support for Surrey SMEs
All resources and 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!
Our experts are on hand to provide tailored advice to help your SME grow and succeed. Get in touch with a member of the team via our business support form.
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