Workshops and webinars

Level up your business with our fully-funded webinars and workshops

Our programme of fully-funded sessions has been designed to help businesses grow and thrive. Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, there’s a webinar or workshop to suit that can help you to learn new skills to boost your business.

We’re always adding new sessions to help your business grow and thrive. All Business Surrey events are completely free to attend, and there’s no limit on the number of attendees from an individual business, so bring a colleague and get the most from the experience.

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Start your net zero journey with confidence

Join Business Surrey for this practical and engaging webinar designed to help businesses understand the opportunities, benefits and first steps involved in becoming a more sustainable organisation.

17 September 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Choosing the right social media platforms for your audience

Explore the social platforms that could help you reach your target customers, and more importantly, the right ones for your business and its growth.

22 September 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Driving traffic with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Maximising your SEO is crucial to improving your online brand awareness. Want the secrets to international SEO success? Don’t miss out on learning how to make your website more visible and increase your sales.

23 September 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Start-Up Surrey: Starting Your Own Business Overview

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.

24 September 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Made Smarter explained: Support for Surrey manufacturers and makers

Join this free introductory webinar to learn how the Made Smarter programme can help manufacturing businesses adopt digital technologies with confidence.

1 October 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Sales Lab: Starting better sales conversations

Join us for our Sales Lab series and hear from our expert Roya Croudace about starting better sales conversations.

7 October 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Start-Up Surrey: Funding and Finance Essentials Masterclass

Get to grips with the financial side of running and growing your business.

14 October 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Franchising for growth: How to choose the right territory

This session shows prospective franchisees how to rigorously assess a territory using data and structured analysis, helping them avoid costly mistakes and make more informed decisions before committing.

20 October 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Start-Up Surrey: Starting Your own Business Overview

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.

22 October 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Sales Lab: Better discovery, better conversion

Join us for our Sales Lab series and hear from our expert Roya Croudace about starting better conversions.

4 November 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Start-Up Surrey: Marketing on a Small Business Budget Masterclass

Discover practical, low-cost ways to promote your business, reach the right customers and make the most of your marketing budget.

12 November 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Franchise leadership shift: What changes when you recruit your first franchisee

This session explores the critical shift from running a business to leading a network of franchisees, outlining the leadership skills and approaches needed to build strong, successful franchise relationships.

17 November 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Unlocking creative technology markets

Join CoSTAR national lab for a dynamic afternoon event bringing together businesses, innovators, and industry leaders to explore your commercial potential. Featuring a hands‑on workshop and inspiring talks from speakers across the film industry and cutting‑edge creative tech companies, the event offers practical, real‑world insight into how creative technology can drive business growth

18 November 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Marketing Lab: Partnership marketing – grow through collaboration

Unlock new opportunities by working with the right partners. This session focuses on identifying strategic collaborations, building mutually beneficial relationships, and expanding your reach through partnership marketing.

19 November 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Start-Up Surrey: Starting Your own Business Overview

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.

20 November 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Unlocking Growth: Funding & Finance in Surrey 

Join Business Surrey for a practical half-day event designed to help SMEs better understand the finance and funding landscape.

26 November 2026 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Start-Up Surrey: Sales Confidence and Winning Customers Masterclass

Build your confidence in selling and learn practical techniques to turn conversations into customers.

9 December 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Franchise Agreement

This session explains the key elements of a franchise agreement in plain terms, helping both buyers and franchisors understand their rights, obligations, and risks before committing. The franchise agreement is the most important document in any franchise relationship. It governs what the franchisee can do, what the franchisor must provide, how fees are calculated, what […]

15 December 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am