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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Designing your AI Roadmap: A step-by-step guide for growing businesses
Equip your business to turn AI curiosity into practical, revenue-generating projects through strategic planning, ownership, and real-world frameworks.
24 August 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
LinkedIn: The ultimate lead generator
Wondering how you can make the most of LinkedIn to find new customers around the world? We’ll be providing help, advice, and strategies for effective lead generation in international markets.
4 September 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Managing your Amazon account
Discover practical strategies from Amazon experts to optimise your account management, boost marketplace performance and unlock new growth opportunities.
9 September 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Effective Instagram to fuel your business growth
Want the secrets to success behind those businesses who have boosted their profits by selling on Instagram? Come join us for easy, practical tips on how you can use Instagram to sell your products or services to new customers, both in the UK and across the globe.
9 September 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Building an investible business: How to go from chasing capital to attracting capital
Learn how to move from chasing capital (cold outreach, generic pitches, hoping investors say yes) to attracting it (building a business investors actively seek out).
10 September 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Marketing Lab: PR & positive media – build credibility and trust
Learn how to raise your profile through effective PR and positive media coverage. This session focuses on crafting your story, identifying media opportunities, and building credibility that enhances your reputation.
10 September 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Content chameleon: How you can succeed with content marketing
In this session, Martin will discuss practical and scalable content methodologies that can help brands of all sizes attract relevant international traffic, build trust amongst customers and facilitate export sales.
11 September 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The financial reality of Franchising
This session provides a plain-language guide to franchise financial literacy for prospective buyers and business owners considering franchising their own model.
15 September 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Sales Lab: Presenting value and handling objections
Join us for our Sales Lab series and hear from our expert Roya Croudace about presenting value and handling objections.
13 January 2027 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Marketing Lab: Social media marketing – build strong foundations
Create a solid social media presence that supports your goals. This session focuses on choosing the right platforms, defining your audience, and building a consistent and effective social media strategy.
27 January 2027 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Sales Lab: Closing, follow-up and growing accounts
Join us for our Sales Lab series and hear from our expert Roya Croudace about closing, follow-up and growing accounts.
10 February 2027 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Marketing Lab: Social media marketing – engage and grow your audience
Take your social media to the next level with content that connects. This session focuses on creating engaging posts, increasing interaction, and using insights to grow and sustain your audience.
24 February 2027 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Marketing Lab: Social media marketing – Optimise performance and drive results
Turn your social media activity into measurable impact. This session focuses on analysing performance, refining your strategy using insights, and using tools and techniques to maximise reach, engagement, and results.
10 March 2027 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm