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Gatwick SME Masterclasses

We’re pleased to help support a series of free SME workshops delivered by London Gatwick in partnership with Crawley College, Oxford Innovation and Supply Chain Sustainability School.

Unlock the secret to winning contracts with major organisations and watch your business soar!

 

Join our exclusive workshops, sponsored by London Gatwick Airport, and master the art of securing commercial contracts with large, complex organisations.

 

Learn the ins and outs of procurement, discover who they do business with and why, and craft an irresistible offer that stands out. Best of all, these workshops are completely free!

 

 

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How to Win Commercial Contracts

 
  • Procurement Insights: Understand the role of procurement in large organizations and the opportunities it presents.
  • Industry Lingo: Get familiar with the terminology specific to your sector.
  • Targeting the Right Customers: Learn how to identify and assess potential customers that are the perfect fit for you.
  • Building Lasting Relationships: Discover how to approach and build enduring relationships with large organizations.
  • Opportunity Response: Master the art of responding to tenders, RFQs, and online opportunities.

 

Our interactive workshops combine expert input with hands-on exercises and discussions, ensuring you leave with a personalised action plan ready to implement.
 

Be Found, Win Business!

A three hour workshop covering the basics of professional sales. This workshop is designed to give an understanding of the sales process and how to develop a professional sales approach to win more business. It will increase participants confidence and equip them with some tools and techniques they can use based on current best practice.
 
  • Effective Prospecting and Networking – to create sales opportunities and ensure potential customers can find you
  • Selling Starts with Attitude – how to have the right one
  • Creating a Confident State for Selling – mindset, playing to your strengths
  • Understanding the Buying and Selling Processes – importance of structured approach
  • Principles of Professional Selling – motivation not manipulation
  • Influencing and Rapport
  • Delivering Customer Service Excellence

 

The content will be based on current best practice and some of the ideas from the “Strength Based Selling” approach – based on Gallup’s research into high performing salespeople and the best-selling book “To Sell is Human” by Dan Pink. The workshop will be interactive with opportunities to discuss ideas and aspects of the content with fellow participants and the facilitators.
 

Workshop date

  • Be Found, Win Business!, October 28th: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Networking lunch included afterwards)

Location:

These workshops are being held at Crawley Innovation Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley RH10 9QL and there is plenty of FREE parking.

 

 

Delivered by Crawley College and supported by Manor Royal Business Improvement District, Gatwick Diamond Business, and Crawley Town Centre Business Improvement District, these workshops are your gateway to business growth.

 

Don’t miss out! With only 75 spots available across three workshops, you need to act fast! Secure your place now by emailing train@chigroup.ac.uk, calling 01273 112201 (option 3).
Gatwick SME Masterclasses

Crawley Innovation Centre

28 October, 2026

09:30 - 12:30

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Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Our networking events provide the perfect platform for you to showcase your business and your expertise. The diverse range of attendees creates a dynamic environment for exchanging knowledge, experience and insights. It's your chance to meet people from businesses of various sizes and a huge variety of sectors.

 

Being a member of Gatwick Diamond Business can help you achieve your networking goals. Whether you're looking to generate sales, hear from industry experts or simply get yourself out there, we're here to help.

 

Build relationships, raise your profile by speaking at one of our industry expert events or generate sales opportunities. Our vibrant local business community is the ultimate network.

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networking events work?

networking events work?

We carefully curate a wide-reaching event programme designed to bring together like minded businesspeople to share insights. Our events are all about meaningful conversations and giving you the chance to rub shoulders with the region's best businesses.

 

Choose events which match your target audience and business objectives and measure which yield the best results. We have such a diverse range of events that you're sure to find something which delivers.

 

Relationship building is key. Our members can attest that being part of our organisation has opened up new and exciting opportunities for their business. gdb members forge valuable connections at our events - it's something we pride ourselves upon. We facilitate an engaging event programme, then the rest is up to you!

 

Elevate your brand by increasing its exposure to over 400 member businesses and see how being a gdb member can get your voice heard and drive growth. 

 

Supercharge your network by joining today.

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Want to become a Member?

Want to become a Member?

If you are considering joining Gatwick Diamond Business, you are welcome, as a one-off opportunity, to attend one of our Monthly Members Meetings as a guest.

 

These events always attract an impressive turnout and places are limited.

Please contact Mandi if you would like to be considered.

 

The fee is £30 (+ VAT) and is payable in advance.

 

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