Business events
03/07/2025
AI optimisation for growing SMEs
Many businesses are aware that AI is something to be considered in their plans. We’re joined by Mike Bradley, Director, and James McInerny, AI Consultant, at Logic Lab AI, for a practical webinar tailored specifically for growing scaleup companies and SMEs.
We’ll discuss practical, real-world case studies demonstrating how AI can generate leads, auto-draft email replies, manage projects and create detailed reports. Mike and James will also explain how AI can be seamlessly and securely integrated into your existing workflow.
This session will be followed by a Q&A.
04/07/2025
The Entrepreneurs' Round Table
At The Entrepreneurs' round table, not only will you get the chance to brainstorm your ideas with like-minded peers, there will be an afternoon masterclass led by Naomi Strudley, where she will be sharing her expertise on shortform video.
08/07/2025
NoCode – building your MVP without code
In this session, Oli Littlejohn, VP of R&D at CodeBase, will introduce NoCode – a system to help entrepreneurs create digital products without writing traditional code.
If you cannot join live, we will send a link to everyone who’s registered after the event, so you can catch up whenever you like.
This session will be followed by a Q&A.
08/07/2025
AI Tools Webinar Series
Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the AI Tools Webinar series, supported by BT Group. This free series is designed to help small businesses explore practical, easy-to-use AI tools that can save time, boost productivity and spark creativity. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding, join us to discover how AI can support your day-to-day business.
Webinar dates
Webinar No 1 – 1st July (10am - 11am)
Webinar No 2 – 8th July (10am - 11am)
Webinar No 3 – 15th July (10am - 11am)
08/07/2025
How to start a business without money: Info sessions
Whether you're stuck in a full-time job that no longer excites you, are currently unemployed and searching for direction, or have been running your own business but feel ready for change, this free 10-day course is designed to help you take action. Even if you're already established, our alternative approach shows you how to stay adaptable and future-proof your business journey.
09/07/2025
Women in Business Bi-monthly National Networking
These female focused events are a great option for those new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start, but also great for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring businesswomen.
At this event:
This bi-monthly online networking session will open with a warm welcome and a breakout room, feature a 15-to-20-minute discussion by Women in Business, before we go into two more breakout rooms where you can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment.
10/07/2025
Tech Hub: Create a website that sells
Join this Tech Hub webinar, where you'll learn how to create a website that not only looks great but also drives results. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just looking to build your own site, this session will walk you through the essentials of web design and development – no coding experience required!
14/07/2025
Richmond Sustainability Forum
Richmond Sustainability Forum
Join us to hear about the new Climate and Nature strategy, from interesting speakers and a panel discussion focused on the new strategy's priority themes: buildings, air & transport, nature, resources & resilience.
There will be refreshments and an opportunity for questions, discussions and networking. This event welcomes everyone interested in creating a more sustainable future for Richmond and beyond. This free event has a packed agenda.
15/07/2025
Finance for freelancers (Creative Skills Academy)
During this online workshop, you will get to grips with the basics of how money works when you are a freelancer or small business. You will go through ways of looking after money without getting bogged down in paperwork.
15/07/2025
How to start a business without money: Info sessions
Whether you're stuck in a full-time job that no longer excites you, are currently unemployed and searching for direction, or have been running your own business but feel ready for change, this free 10-day course is designed to help you take action. Even if you're already established, our alternative approach will show you how to stay adaptable and future-proof your business journey.
15/07/2025
Success without struggle: tools for modern leaders
In this webinar:
Join us for a dynamic webinar featuring four focused sessions, each packed with real-world strategies and practical tips you can apply immediately—no fluff, just tools that work.
SESSION ONE
The Power of Personal Presence
Successful businesspeople make an impact even before they say or do anything. How do they achieve that? In this quick introduction you’ll learn what are the core constituents and how you can deliberately increase your Personal Presence.
SESSION TWO
Overcoming Barriers and Sustaining Long-Term Motivation
In this session, you’ll learn to identify the barriers to staying motivated and explore practical techniques to reignite your drive and keep your motivation alive over time.
SESSION THREE
Communicate with Confidence and Clarity
This session will cover the common stumbling blocks around communication, and we will then move into real actionable strategies to maximise your speaking impact.
SESSION FOUR
Taking Control of Your Business Destiny
Frustrated that meetings don’t go the way you want them to? Feel at the mercy of others? Take control through using the Up-Front Contract, a powerful tool from the Sandler selling system.
16/07/2025
Discover how your business could earn a prestigious King’s Award
Join us for a free online session to learn how your business could gain national recognition through a King’s Award for Enterprise – one of the UK’s most prestigious business honours.
Whether you’re just hearing about the Awards or have considered applying before, the King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:
Innovation
International trade
Sustainable development
Promoting opportunity through social mobility
This event is online via Zoom and FREE to attend. Reserve your spot today and put your business on the path to recognition.
17/07/2025
Get Found, Get Clicked, Get Customers: Making LinkedIn Work for Your Business
Expect actionable tips, relatable examples, and plenty of support to help you get started or level up your LinkedIn game. You’ll also receive a free resource pack to keep the momentum going after the session.
17/07/2025
More Than A Tick Box: Designing WITH Not For Our Stakeholders
We often hear the claim that "the patient and public voice is not loud enough" (Darzi, 2025), that people could be more involved in co-designing and co-developing how services work. But what if we stopped seeing these methods as ‘add-ons’ and more of a mindset shift—embedding authenticity and collaboration in the way we engage those who both use and work in healthcare services?
17/07/2025
London Networking at Santander Work Café
Come and join local business owners at the Santander Work Cafe for a enriching networking session. This will be a chance to maximise new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
This event is open to anyone who wants to come meet business owners based in and around Greater London.
Hot drinks and food will be available to purchase at the café, and the opportunity to work within the co-working space for the whole day for free.
21/07/2025
AI basics for business - Richmond Council Zenith Programme
No hype. No complicated jargon. Just clear, practical guidance designed for real businesses
AI isn’t just for big tech — it’s already transforming how small businesses operate, compete, and grow.
In this powerful kick-off session of the Zenith Enterprise Programme, we’ll demystify Artificial Intelligence and show you how to start using it right now, no tech background required. Whether you're curious about the possibilities or ready to integrate AI into your workflow, this workshop will help you.
28/07/2025
Greater London Women in Business and Enterprise
A platform to learn, share, network and build vital relationships. Quarterly networking that includes inspiring stories from women in business and enterprise, learning together through sharing knowledge, all in a relaxed and informal setting online.
These quarterly events are designed to bring women in business and enterprise together and to learn from the best in a relaxed and informal way, with a platform to learn, share, network and build vital relationships.
29/07/2025
South West Women in Business Virtual Networking
Taking place at 10.30am on the last Tuesday of each month, this regular monthly networking event is open to all.
These female-focused events are a great option for those new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start, but also great for those with more networking experience.
29/07/2025
Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
This is a regular opportunity to bring together business owners with any form of physical or mental health issues to network together, advise each other and build up contacts across the whole of the UK.
The monthly online networking session will feature a short 10-minute talk by a speaker with a health issue - or someone who is an advocate for those with a disability - before we go into breakout rooms so attendees can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment.
31/07/2025
Ethnic Minority Led Business Networking
These focused events are a great option for ethnic minority led businesses who may be new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start, but also great for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring business.
The monthly online networking session will feature a short 10-minute talk by an ethnic minority speaker - or someone who is an advocate for ethnic minority led businesses - before we go into breakout rooms so attendees can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment.
12/09/2025
Business Startup - Taster
RHACC runs a range of business start-up courses, this taster is to enable you to understand the skillset needed and what appropriate courses best suit your journey into enterprise!
07/10/2025
Festival of New Business
This unique full-day event has been designed exclusively for UK independent agencies and consultants who want to sharpen their new business skills, hear from industry experts and connect with others facing the same challenges. Cover everything from smarter systems and pitching tips to managing client relationships and winning work that lasts.
05/12/2025
Richmond Christmas Ball: 2025 Business Awards, Reception, Dinner, DJ, Dance
Spirit of Rugby Suite, The Allianz, Twickenham Stadium accessible via the Rose and Poppy Lion Gates West Stand, Fine Dining, DJ, dancing and requests, business networking, office parties and 2025 Richmond Business Awards.
Your business celebrations start here with a drinks reception, cash bar, 3 course fine dining, half a bottle of wine per person, DJ, dancing, networking and Richmond Business Awards ceremony with TV Presenter, MP Sarah Olney for Richmond Park, Munira Wilson MP for Twickenham, former Twickenham MP Sir Vince Cable, sponsors and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Also, in attendance are: the Leader of Richmond Council and GLA Member SW London Gareth Roberts and directors of businesses global, large and small. Charities and non-profits too are competing for their Award and networking with the region's business community.