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What’s Really Holding You Back?
90‑minute business growth session with Vern Dercksen (Action Coach Horsham)
Explore the patterns, thinking and leadership habits that can stall business growth — and how to shift them.
Book here: Busy, But Not Moving Forward? What's Really Holding Your Business Back.

 

 

Wednesday 20th May – IP for Innovators: Putting Value into Your Business
Free event | Crawley Innovation Centre
Learn how intellectual property, patents and Patent Box relief can help grow your business and attract funding.
Register via Eventbrite: IP for Innovators Tickets, Wednesday, May 20  •  5 PM - 7 PM | Eventbrite

 

 

Wednesday 27th May – Work From Here Wednesday: Lunch & Learn
AI for Marketers with Stefan Buss
A practical, no‑hype session on how SMEs can use AI effectively. Includes lunch & live Q&A.
Register here: AI Fundamentals Lunch & Learn - Practical AI for SME Growth Tickets, Wednesday, May 27  •  12 PM - 1 PM | Eventbrite

 

 

9 June | How to Win the Finance – Tenders, Bids & Grants
11:00–12:30 | with Jeremy Taylor
Guidance on how to approach tenders, bids and grant funding, and what funders are really looking for.
More info / book:  9 June | How to Win the Finance – Tenders, Bids & Grants



16 June | Financial Wellness for Women
17:00–19:00 | with Siafra James
An interactive mini‑masterclass exploring financial wellbeing, mindset and practical habits to build confidence and a healthier relationship with money.
Register via Eventbrite: Financial Wellbeing Mini Masterclass Tickets, Tuesday 16 June  •  5 PM - 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

 

24 June | Sales Strategy Event
with British Business Bank & Angel Groups | ⏰ TBC
A focused session on sales strategy and understanding growth and funding perspectives from finance and investment experts.
More details soon

 

 

25 June | Work From Here Wednesday – Building a High Performance Team
???? 11:00–13:00 | with Vern Dercksen, Action Coach
Practical strategies for creating clarity, accountability and sustained performance across your team.
???? Register here: Work From Here Wednesday - June - OI Crawley

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