Business events
23/01/2026
Avoid the Fines: Making Tax Digital 2026 Preparation Workshop
MTD is the Government’s plan to modernise the UK tax system by making it mandatory for around three million businesses and individuals to use digital methods for record-keeping and tax submissions. Instead of a single annual tax return (like the current Self Assessment), MTD requires taxpayers to use HMRC-compatible software to keep digital records and send summaries of their income and expenses to HMRC four times a year – quarterly reporting.
23/01/2026
PR on a shoestring
Whether you're looking to employ an outside agency or run a PR campaign yourself, this workshop will help you understand the basics of PR. If you have any questions you'd like Suzanne to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.
27/01/2026
Hospitality Sector Networking
This group will meet quarterly and discuss the topics important to you and your business. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas, and your views will then be fed back to FSB’s Policy Team to help inform our national and local work to represent you. This will also be a great opportunity to make and cement relationships with other business owners in your sector.
29/01/2026
Business Insights and Networking Event
This collaborative event between Start Up Wandsworth and Roehampton University brings together entrepreneurs, alumni, and local businesses for an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
29/01/2026
How to sell through WhatsApp and messaging apps
Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs have become powerful channels for answering questions, giving personalised recommendations and even completing sales on the spot. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to discover how your small business can use messaging apps to engage customers, speed up responses and turn conversations into sales. You'll find out how to provide great service, showcase products and manage orders directly from your phone.
30/01/2026
Start using social media for my small business
Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help your business? The potential to reach new customers through social media has never been greater and is constantly growing.
With £5.67 billion attributed to online purchases annually and website visitors being ten times more likely to make a purchase if they are directed from social media, you could be missing out on valuable promotion and sales.
05/02/2026
PRECIOUS Nights – Building a Business That Works
For this PRECIOUS Nights, we're bringing together founders of Creative Businesses not because their work is niche, but because the challenges they've faced are universal.
Creative founders are often forced to solve the hardest business problems early, such as standing out when everyone looks the same or pricing work that's hard to quantify. These are problems so many leaders and entrepreneurs face.
05/02/2026
Simple automations that run your business in the background
Join this practical session to explore straightforward, reliable automations that handle routine tasks in the background. You'll learn how to set up step-by-step workflows that reduce admin, improve consistency and free up valuable hours in your week. No technical knowledge required!
06/02/2026
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Join us for an essential workshop to gain the know-how for success in the competitive hospitality industry.
Before you embark on your venture, get equipped with the knowledge you need to run a profitable and thriving establishment.
12/02/2026
Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Join us for an interactive one-hour webinar with Angela Pawar, Microsoft Copilot Specialist at Giacom, and Ken Strettle from KVS 365, a Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses adopt Copilot and Microsoft 365 securely and with confidence. In this webinar you will discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across your organisation.
13/02/2026
Retrofit Compliance Workshop
This interactive session is designed to help businesses clearly understand PAS 2035 and MCS requirements and apply them with confidence. It is tailored for organisations working towards accreditation or recently approved, focusing on how to meet standards effectively across the full project lifecycle.
The workshop will feature practical scenarios and case studies from experienced delivery partners, offering valuable insight into common challenges, proven approaches, and lessons learned to help businesses avoid costly mistakes.
17/02/2026
Sustainability in tenders: A practical guide for SMEs
In this session, we'll break down what sustainability requirements are starting to show up more regularly in tenders and bids – especially those linked to government procurement – and how your small business can get ahead of them.
18/02/2026
Better You, Better Business
Join us for a powerful, practical session designed to help you shift from passive hearing to Focused Listening, so you can make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater confidence and wellbeing.
19/02/2026
FSB Connect in Central London
Our long-running Central London Social for business-to-business networking takes place each month at the British Library. The session is hosted by FSB volunteer Jeremy Levis of Montelupo Films, with support from FSB Membership Advisor Jim McLaughlin. Light refreshments will be available.
19/02/2026
Create quick content with Canva
Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll discover how to create professional, on-brand content in just a few clicks using Canva’s powerful AI tools.
26/02/2026
Training your own AI: How to build custom AI tools for daily tasks
Off-the-shelf AI agents like Microsoft Copilot, Gemini and Claude can dramatically improve productivity, efficiency and creativity when they're set up with the right use cases, prompts and guidance. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to explore how your small business can configure AI assistants to support its everyday work, without needing technical skills or complex systems
05/03/2026
Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
This is a unique joint partnership between X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to provide regular opportunities to bring together business owners from the Armed Forces community to network, exchange knowledge, and build contacts across the whole of the UK.
05/03/2026
The three-second rule – grabbing attention in a scrolling world
Here's the rule. You'll learn a three-step framework (Stop-Signal-Spark) to grab attention in the first three seconds, so your posts, videos, and messages get noticed instead of ignored.
05/03/2026
Introduction to startup law
Learn how to incorporate your business, choose the right structure, navigate taxes, protect intellectual property, manage risk and create co-founder agreements and employee incentives.
Michael also covers customer documentation, funding insights, and common legal pitfalls, all in plain English. Bring your questions to the live Q&A and leave with actionable steps to launch and grow your start-up with confidence.
05/03/2026
Rising Tides - International Women's Day 2026
Join us this International Women’s Day for Rising Tides, a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the strength, resilience, and collective impact of women. This is more than a celebration. It is a space for honest conversation, shared experience, and forward momentum.
Rising Tides is a collaborative event proudly brought to you by Richmond Council, CPG Executive Consulting, The Athena Network, and Patch Twickenham. Together, we are creating a space for women to connect, celebrate, and champion one another in business and beyond.
Book your ticket now and enjoy the Early Bird discount*
(*until Fri 6th February 2026)
11/03/2026
Women in Business National Networking
Join us for an inspiring networking event that brings together women-led businesses from across the UK to share advice, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. Our female-focused sessions are perfect for those new to networking and looking for a welcoming space to start, as well as experienced professionals eager to expand their network within a supportive community of businesswomen.
18/03/2026
FSB London Bootcamp - Spring into Success
Unleash your business potential this Spring at the FSB London Spring into Success Bootcamp — a high-impact, one-day event designed to equip small businesses, start-ups, and the self-employed with the tools, insights, and connections to thrive in 2026. Returning to TBXH @ Sunley House, Croydon this March, this dynamic event is your opportunity to gain expert knowledge, spark meaningful conversations, and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
19/03/2026
FSB Connect in Central London
This event provides open, informal networking for both FSB members and non-members. It’s an ideal opportunity to connect in person with businesses from across London and build relationships that support your professional goals.