April brings a strong mix of fully funded Business Surrey events alongside high‑quality partner sessions designed to support Surrey businesses at every stage of growth. Together with trusted regional and national partners, we’re delivering practical, expert‑led events that focus on the skills, insight and connections businesses need right now.

From marketing and sales planning to funding, scale‑up support, networking and cybersecurity, these bite‑sized sessions and in‑person events offer relevant, actionable learning and valuable opportunities to connect with the wider business community. Many sessions are free to attend and designed to fit around busy schedules, helping Surrey businesses plan with confidence, reach customers more effectively and build resilience for the future.

ScaleUp Britain Surrey

16 April 2026 | 12:00pm – 5.00pm | In person

The ScaleUp Institute with the London Stock Exchange, the University of Surrey and our key partners, are hosting a ScaleUp Britain event.

This will be open to all scaling businesses as well as ecosystem players supporting these businesses.

The event will delve into the funding landscape and options to raise capital in 2026 and beyond; providing insights on new initiatives to tap into private capital and access a broader and deeper investor pool, including institutional capital in an easier, simpler way whilst remaining private, while one’s company grows.

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.

16 April 2026 | 12:00pm – 5.00pm | In person

Source in Surrey Roadshow – Epsom

23 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Join the Surrey Chambers for the Source in Surrey roadshow in Epsom – a new series of free, local events designed to help businesses grow.

Hosted at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, this morning session will introduce our new AI-powered business matchmaking tool, share practical insights from our guest speaker, and create valuable opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

Find out more about how to register for the event here.

23 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Source in Surrey Roadshow- Elmbridge

28 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Join the Surrey Chambers for the Source in Surrey roadshow in Elmbridge – a new series of free, local events designed to help businesses grow.

Hosted at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, this morning session will introduce our new AI-powered business matchmaking tool, share practical insights from our guest speaker, and create valuable opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

Find out more about how to register for the event here.

28 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Marketing Lab Series: Marketing schedule – plan with purpose

30 April 2026 | 1:00pm – 1.30pm | online | fully-funded

Join Business Surrey experts setting the foundation for effective marketing with a clear, structured schedule. In this session, we’ll help you map out your activity, align your efforts with business goals, and create a realistic plan you can stick to.

What you’ll cover:

• Turning goals into actionable marketing activity
• Planning campaigns across the year
• Building a schedule that works for your time and resources
• Staying consistent without feeling overwhelmed

Register here to secure your place!

30 April 2026 | 1:00pm – 1:30 pm | online | fully funded

Marketing Lab Series: Content & communications plan – connect with impact

19 May 2026 | 11:30pm – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Bring your marketing to life with content that resonates with our Business Surrey experts. This session focuses on creating a strong content and communications plan that helps you engage your audience and deliver the right message at the right time.

What you’ll cover:

• Defining your key messages and tone of voice
• Choosing the right content for your audience
• Planning and organising your content effectively
• Creating consistent, engaging communications across channels

Register here to secure your place!

19 May 2026 | 11:30pm – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Security awareness training for small businesses

Various dates and times | online | fully funded

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.

Employees are the first layer of cyber defence in any business, so it’s essential to ensure they can spot common cyber security issues or risks. The training is aimed at those with little or no technical knowledge and delivered in small, succinct modules supported by real-world examples relevant to the business’s context.

The National Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert advising businesses take action so please select which date suits you and your team and reserve your place.

Various dates and times | online | fully funded

Submit your own event

Don’t forget, our events directory is a great way to promote your own business events to a wider audience. If your organisation is hosting or sponsoring a business event in Surrey, you can submit it for inclusion in the directory by completing this simple form.

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 coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date event for you here

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.

And make sure you always hear about upcoming events by registering for our regular e-newsletter.

Surrey businesses, get ready! We’re rolling out a series of high‑impact, fully funded events to help you innovate and grow. Dive into expert-led sessions on marketing and start‑up success and more – all free to attend, with no cost to you.

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.

23 January | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Your Start-up journey begins here

20 February | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Your Start-up journey begins here

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 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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