Thriving Together Small Business Growth Day
25/02/2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Event Location: Richmond Building
Event Address: University of Portsmouth, Richmond Building, Portman Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3DE
Contact Telephone: 02392688055
Contact Email Address: solentgrowthpartnershipinfo@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Event Description
As a small business we understand that sometimes taking time out of the business is difficult, and although new products, services and training is important sometimes you just don't have the time.
So we have come up with a solution Thrive Together is a Continuing Professional Development Day designed especially for Small Businesses whether you are just starting or have been established for a while. The day will cover all of the hot topics for any small business including Marketing, Sales, AI and more and will also be accompanied by time in the afternoon for you to have one to one time with an expert.
All this in one day and free of charge. To reserve your space register now and choose the workshops that interest you. You can choose one workshop per session and there are limited spaces on each workshop so be sure to register early to get your first choice. PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE WORKSHOP FROM EACH SESSION.
0900 - Registration and networking
0930 - Welcome
0945 - Workshop 1
1040 - Workshop 2
1135 - Workshop 3
12:30 - Lunch
1315 - One to one sessions available with our experts (optional)
1500 - Close
Event Schedule
Workshop 1 - 09:45 - 10:30
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
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| Empower and Expand - free support to develop your team and business! |
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Ever wonder what support your business can get for free, come and join this sessions to find out what's out there for free for your business. |
| Funding and Finance - Your options |
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There are lots of different ways to raise funding and finance your business, come and find out some options and how to access them. |
| Launch your Business: Build, Price and Sell |
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Many founders jump into branding, pitching, or social media before getting clear on what they’re building, who it’s for, and how they’ll win customers. This high practical (and interactive) session walks early-stage entrepreneurs through the three critical foundations of start-up success: 1. Building a Real Plan – not just a dream 2. Pricing & Positioning – so you’re not just “cheaper” 3. Selling (inc AI & Smart Tools – to move faster lower cost |
| The LinkedIn Revolution |
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Come and find out why you should be on LinkedIn, how to stand out and the difference is can make to the bottom line! |
| Plan, Shoot, Share: The complete Video Content Workshop using your phone Part 1 |
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This workshop will cover creating engaging video content for social media platforms, from planning and shooting through to editing and sharing. PLEASE ENSURE YOU BOOK PART 1 & PART 2 as this is a double header. |
Workshop 2 - 10:40 - 11:25
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Business Growth |
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Come and discover why making your business more sustainable doesn't only make a difference to the planet it also delivers on the bottom line. |
| Sales Development from your marketing |
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This workshop explores how to convert marketing efforts into tangible sales growth. Participants will learn strategies to align marketing and sales, leverage lead generation, and implement effective follow-up techniques to maximize revenue opportunities. |
| Mind Matters: Building Resilience for Lasting Wellbeing |
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This interactive session focuses on practical strategies to manage stress, strengthening emotional resilience, and elevate your understanding of mental wellbeing both in work and in life. |
| Plan, Shoot, Share: The complete Video Content Workshop using your phone Part 2 |
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Please ensure you have also booked Part 1 of this workshop it is a double header. |
| Help to Grow |
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Come and find out more about this programme which enables SME leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business. |
Workshop 3 - 11:35 - 12:20
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Get Found and Grow |
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If you’re running a business and trying to get more visibility online, it can feel like there are a million things you’re supposed to be doing — SEO, social, ads, landing pages, email, tracking, CRM… It’s a lot. This session is here to help you cut through the noise. We’ll focus on the core things that actually help you get discovered and turn clicks into customers — without needing to be a marketing expert or spend a fortune. We’ll walk through some simple steps, show you some tools that are easy (and affordable) to use, and help you figure out what you can do yourself — and where it might make sense to get a bit of expert help. |
| Imposter Syndrome |
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Find out more about Imposter Syndrome, what it is, why we suffer and most importantly how to overcome! |
| SEEDL - The Netflix of Live Learning |
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Come and find out about this innovative on-line learning platform that is free for businesses in the Solent and covers so many topics that are essential for your business. |
| Practical AI for your Business |
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Want to know how you can practically use AI for your business, then this is the workshop where you will come out with hints and tips and practical solutions. |
| Research and Innovation |
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Come and take a tour of the latest research and innovation projects that are happening at Portsmouth University and how they might be able to support your business now and in the future. |
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