In Person: Adopt Digital – Getting Started & Working Smarter

Work smarter, not harder. Discover digital tools, automation and expert support to help your business grow.

Running a growing business often means wearing multiple hats, juggling endless tasks and feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

What if you could free up some of that time, get a clearer picture of what’s happening in your business and create systems that help you grow without adding more to your workload?

Join Ambitious Essex and Taz Panjwani, Founder of Vibe Agency and recently named Entrepreneur of the Year in the Essex Tech Top 50, for a workshop all about working smarter through digital tools, automation and better business processes.

Vibe Agency helps businesses streamline operational processes to improve efficiency and unlock growth. Vibe works with clients across sectors, from small and medium enterprises to organisations like the NHS, Anglia Ruskin University and the Chartered Insurance Institute. In this session, he’ll share real-world examples, practical tips and the tools that can help you spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time focusing on what really matters.

We are delighted to be delivering this workshop in partnership with ARU Arise Innovation Hubs, Oxford Innovation, Launchpad, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Made Smarter and Connected Innovation.

With representatives from all of our partners in the room, this is more than just a workshop. It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that can help support your growth journey, access specialist expertise, explore innovation opportunities and build valuable relationships with fellow business owners.

If you’re looking to scale your business through digital, improve efficiency and discover the support available across Essex, this is an event not to be missed.

Please note: This is a three-part series, but you’re welcome to attend just one, two or all three sessions. Simply choose the workshop(s) that best suit your business and where you are on your growth journey.

During the workshop we’ll explore:

✅ How to spot inefficiencies that are slowing your business down

✅ Using automation to reduce admin and repetitive tasks

✅ Improving data visibility so you can make better business decisions

✅ Creating processes that support growth and scale with your business

✅ Simple digital tools that can save time and improve productivity

✅ Real examples of businesses that are using technology to work smarter and grow faster

Who is this workshop for?

This session is perfect for business owners and leaders who are:

• Looking to scale their business
• Feeling stretched for time
• Wanting to improve efficiency and productivity
• Curious about automation but unsure where to start
• Looking for practical ways to streamline operations and support growth

What to expect

✔ A practical presentation from Taz Thornton

✔ Live Q&A with Ambitious Essex, Taz, ARU Innovation Hub, Connected Innovation, Oxford Institute and the FSB

✔ Informal networking with other Essex business owners

✔ Actionable ideas you can take away and implement straight away

If you’re looking for ways to save time, improve visibility across your business and build stronger foundations for growth, this workshop is for you.

Please note: This course is funded specifically for Essex-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Essex, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.