Business Surrey is here to help local businesses thrive with fully funded webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or looking to future-proof your business, these events are designed for you.
Meet Trading Standards: Stay compliant and confident
Running a business means navigating complex regulations. Join our expert-led webinar to understand the role of Trading Standards and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.
Date: 2 December 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Online | Fully funded
Highlights:
- Key legislation every business should know
- Introduction to the EASY 123 scheme
- Live Q&A with Trading Standards expert Phil LeShirley
Who should attend? Business owners, managers, and anyone responsible for compliance or product safety.
Start-up Surrey online workshop – Funding options
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help growing businesses navigate the funding landscape.
Discover the full range of funding options available to early-stage and scaling businesses, with a special focus on grants and private equity.
Our expert speaker, Mark Taylor from Grant Hero, brings extensive experience in securing innovation funding, including successful bids with Innovate UK. Mark has helped more than 20 businesses access grants and accelerate growth.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- How different funding routes work
- What funders are looking for
- How to choose the right approach for your stage and ambitions
You’ll also gain practical insights into crafting a compelling fundraising narrative, so you leave with a clear understanding of the funding landscape and the confidence to take your next steps.
Register to hear from our experts on grant and investment options.
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.
Date: 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.
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.
17 December | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
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, SCC’s FM delivery partner
- Explore funding and support
- Network with peers and partners
Future events 2026
The Marketing Lab series
Boost your marketing skills with our fully funded online workshops:
1. Communicate with confidence
22 January 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how to define and express your brand with clarity and impact.
2. Build Your digital growth engine
12 February 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Explore smart digital strategies to expand reach and engagement.
3. Build, automate & accelerate
12 March 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Discover CRM tools, workflow design, and automation for sustainable growth.
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.
Need tailored support? Contact us via the Business Support form
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