Thriving Together: Small Business Growth Day
04/11/2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Event Location: Civil Engineering Training Centre
Event Address: Fareham College, 3-5 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FU
Contact Telephone: 02392688055
Contact Email Address: solentgrowthpartnershipinfo@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Event Description
Thriving Together: Your Small Business CPD Day
Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats, balancing priorities and finding very little time to focus on your own professional development. Staying up to date with the latest tools, trends and business strategies is important, but it can be difficult to fit it all into an already busy schedule.
That's why Solent Business Growth Service has created Thriving Together, a free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Day designed specifically for small businesses.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take an established business to the next level, you'll gain practical insights from expert-led workshops covering key topics including Marketing, Sales, AI and more.
The day has been designed to help you maximise your time away from the business, bringing together valuable learning opportunities in one place. You'll also have the chance to book dedicated one-to-one sessions with specialist advisers, giving you tailored support and advice specific to your business needs.
Best of all, it's completely free to attend.
To secure your place, register today and select the workshops you'd like to attend. You can choose one workshop from each session, allowing you to build a programme that's most relevant to you and your business.
Spaces on each workshop are limited, so we encourage you to book early to secure your preferred choices.
Please note: You may only select one workshop per session.
09:00 - Registration and networking
09:30 - Welcome
09:45 - Workshop 1
10:40 - Workshop 2
11:35 - Workshop 3
12:30 - Lunch
13:15 - One to one sessions available with our experts (optional)
15:00 - Close
Event Schedule
Workshop 1 - 09:45 - 10:30
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Empower and Expand - free skills support to develop your team and business! |
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Ever wonder what skills 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 |
Workshop 2 - 10:40 - 11:25
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Strategy |
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The Wrong Clock: Why focusing on today's priorities can prevent the long-term thinking that drives transformational business growth. |
| Do you Know Your Numbers? |
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Do You Know Your Numbers? Understand your break-even point and discover exactly how many sales you need to make to keep your business profitable and sustainable. |
| Practical AI for SME's |
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Learn how to responsibly leverage GenAI to make sure your business is making the most of what AI can do for you |
| How Can Local Business Support Help You? |
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How Can Local Business Support Help You? Discover the free advice, funding opportunities and expert support available to help your business grow and overcome challenges. |
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! |
| Winning New Business: A Practical Guide |
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Join us for a relaxed workshop, aimed at small businesses and entrepreneurs entering the world of business development. We’ll keep things simple, covering the basics of business development - what it is, how it works, and what it means for your business. |
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