Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.
Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us!
Do you ever feel like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? You’re definitely not alone, imposter syndrome affects high achievers across all industries and can often impact their business and potential negatively. Coach Jane Galloway will lead an empowering webinar designed to help you understand, challenge, and overcome imposter syndrome. Through relatable insights and practical tools, Jane will guide you toward building lasting self-belief, allowing your full potential to be reached.
You’ll learn:
– What imposter syndrome really is and why it’s so common
– How to overcome imposter syndrome
– How to reframe your self-doubt and boost your self confidence
Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

Why brand awareness ads are NOT a waste of money
2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.
Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us!
Brand awareness campaigns are often underestimated, but they can be the launchpad for a successful Meta ads strategy. In this webinar, Michaela Parker will show how to unlock their potential and not be discounted.
You will learn:
– Why brand awareness campaigns can set the stage for long-term success with Meta
– Three overlooked campaign types that deliver powerful results
– How to interpret and value awareness metrics the right way
Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar - What is Innovation funding?
2025-11-27 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar – What is Innovation funding?
Welcome to our online event, hosted by the Innovation Grant Mentoring programme, where we will dive into the world of innovation funding! Join us for an informative webinar where we will discuss what innovation funding is all about and how it can benefit your projects. Our mentors will guide you through the process and provide valuable insights to help you secure the funding you need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow your ideas!
Join our experts, Colm Watling and Liz Flint, in a comprehensive session where we will discuss:

Discover what innovation funding is and how it fuels research, development, and market growth.
Learn how to access Innovate UK grants, from identifying calls to crafting winning applications.
Understand who provides innovation funding — from government to investors — and why they do it.
Gain practical tips on timing, eligibility, partnerships, and maximising success in funding bids.

Colm Watling – An aeronautical systems engineer, Colm has an engineering background including innovation in defence systems (MOD) and the automotive sector (Triumph Motorcycles). He brings regional business support programme experience from his time at PERA where he ran the East Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service, as well as having Technology Transfer roles at Loughborough and Nottingham Trent Universities. Colm has more recently worked for InnovateUK and the Catapult Network, and now works InnovateUK, a number of universities and increasingly on energy efficiency and community energy projects on the Isle of Wight.
Liz Flint – Liz is director of Flint Innovation and has twenty years of experience at the intersection of business, academia, and Government. Liz has a strong track record of successful grant applications and is a mentor on the Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme. She’s also a Monitoring Officer for a wide range of Innovate UK funded projects, as well as working with several Universities to deliver the Help to Grow programme. ​Liz believes in empowering people, harnessing innovation to improve productivity, and cutting through the noise. Liz covers areas including: Strategy development and implementation, Bid writing, Small business start-up and growth strategies and planning, Coaching and mentoring SMEs, Training and workshop delivery.
Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme
A fully funded programme for innovative SMEs, which to date has supported businesses in the region to secure £3.1m of innovation funding and inspired many more founders to consider working towards innovation funding to support their innovative research and development projects.
It is a free-to-access service with a pool of experienced innovation mentors and bid coaches that companies will be linked to based upon their areas of expertise and background. Giving businesses practical insights to improve success rates.
Supporting businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
https://connectedinnovation.co.uk/innovation-grant-mentoring-project/

How to Find the Right Investors
2025-11-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.
Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us! Need investment to launch or grow your business? Paul Grant shares proven strategies to secure capital through crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, and more. Ideal for startups or scaling businesses, this one-hour webinar offers a clear, step-by-step approach to raising funds.
You’ll learn:
– How to choose the best investment route for your business
– The fastest ways to find and connect with investors
– How to deliver a winning pitch
– How to value your business and avoid legal pitfalls Join for insider tips and a live Q&A to tackle your funding questions!
Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

Create a Rock Solid Business Plan
2025-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.

Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us!

A strong business plan is the foundation for growth and resilience, allowing you to make confident decisions and stay focused on what drives your business forward. In this webinar, business strategist Emma Mills-Sheffield will share practical ways to build a plan that works for you.

You will learn:

– ⁠How to prioritise what really matters in your business plan

– ⁠Tools to help you build and challenge your plan

– How to monitor your progress and make sure you’re on the right track during the year

Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

Money Made Simple: Cash Flow Forecasting for Small Businesses
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.
Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us!
Managing money can feel overwhelming, especially for small or one-person businesses. Join Simon Rigby in breaking down the essentials of cash flow forecasting into clear, simple steps you can apply right away. You’ll learn how to predict your income and expenses, avoid cash shortfalls, and make confident financial decisions without needing an accounting degree.
You will learn:
• What cash flow forecasting is (and why it matters more than profit).
• A Simple method to forecast your cash flow using real numbers from your business.
• Spot potential cash gaps early—and know what actions to take.
• Practical tips and tools to keep your business financially healthy.
• Walk away with confidence in managing your money, not fear of it.
Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

Stress Smarts: Thrive Under Pressure
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow.
Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing.
Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free gift from us!
Stress is often seen as an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, Helen will help you look beyond the clichés to understand what stress really is and identify hidden triggers that quietly undermine wellbeing and decision-making in business. Helen will also be sharing practical techniques to effectively handle the pressures of entrepreneurial life.
You will learn:
– The true nature of stress and why it’s often misunderstood
– How to identify hidden stressors (mesotrauma®) specific to founders
– Learn and apply tips to start hacking your stress response
Sign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour

HR Prime FREE Training Session- Company Branding- Attracting Customers and Enhancing Your Reputation
2025-12-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
HR Prime FREE Training Session
Company Branding: Attracting Customers and Enhancing Your Reputation
Join us for an exciting online training session where you will learn all about company branding. Discover how to attract customers and enhance your reputation in the market. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
Please register to secure a spot!
