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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