Spelthorne STRONGER Business Programme
Supporting pre-start, start up, micro and SMEs to build viable, sustainable businesses.
FREE to businesses and residents in the Spelthorne borough.
Runs from September 2023 to March 2025.
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START UPS
Open to pre-start and start-ups or if you are in your first 24 months of trading. This programme will focus on the A-Z of how to start a business and take you through the critical steps to fast track growth.
Training will be delivered through 8 workshops to take you through each of the steps.
Which include topics such as how to access finance and funding, sales and marketing strategies, business strategy and planning and more.
GROWTH & SCALE UP
This is for ambitious business owners who want to grow by 20%+ in the next twelve months. This programme is open to all with a specific focus on digital, tech, and creative businesses.
You will receive 6 one-to-one business growth sessions focusing on your key barriers to growth which include business strategy, technology, leadership and management, operations, input/export, or any challenge you may have. any challenge you may have. hany challenge you
DIGITAL SKILLS
It is essential that every business owner has the digital skills to ensure their survival.
You will get a digital strategy that help you to focus on the technology that will allow you to do more in less time and access the data and insights allowing informed decisions. We will upskill your team to thrive to help you survive in a digital-first world.
We will make digital at the heart of your business strategy and you will reap the rewards.
We will complete a free online digital heath check to help you answer these questions and get digitally fitter.
SUSTAINABILITY
Helping your business to embark on a journey to create a zero carbon footprint.
You will get 4 workshops designed to assist you in creating a strategy and implementing it. This will enable you to open up new markets for your business.
We will help you calculate your footprint, develop a clear plan, communicate your net zero ambitions, identify your carbon hotspots, and think about the impact of your products or services.
We will look at creating opportunities to collaborate and review your supply chain. collaborate and review your supply chain.collaborate and review your supply chain.
Spelthorne council & CPG collaborating to support local businesses, and the community to fuel the local economy.
FAQ
This programme has been designed specifically for Spelthorne businesses and residents, it has been created in a way that is easy to access and easy to use. If you have additional questions to the most common FAQ’s please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you.
What is this programme?
This is a business support programme, commissioned by Spelthorne Council provided for free for businesses and residents in the Spelthorne borough.
What does it cost?
This programme is FREE OF CHARGE to residents and businesses or anyone who is thinking of starting up a business in the Spelthorne borough.
Who is eligible?
All residents and businesses in the Splethorne borough. Or anyone thinking about locating their business or starting their business in the borough.
When is the programme ?
This programme is running from September 2023 until March 2025. You can join at any time up to February 2025. You can join at any time up to February 2025.
How do I apply?
All you have to do is click the “join now” button on this page for the programme you want to apply for and then complete the sign-up form.
What happens after I apply?
You will receive a welcome email which automatically adds you to our newsletter which will then give you all the details on how to register for the up and coming workshops, networking events and how to book your 121s.
