Business events
21/05/2025
Richmond Volunteer Fair 2025
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Sign up now to meet 50+ local organisations who would love to see you.
If you have been thinking about how you can help your community, join us at the Volunteer Fair to see some of the huge range of opportunities that are on your doorstep.
It is a great opportunity to meet local charities, community groups and other organisations that are actively recruiting volunteers. It's also the perfect chance to have a chat with others who are already volunteering.
22/05/2025
2025 Trends in the Food Service industry - where your market is going
The UK foodservice industry is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by an interplay of economic factors, volatile international markets, evolving consumer preferences, and technological advancements.
Also, the cost-of-living crisis challenges foodservice, but changes in consumer behaviour, driven by tech and social media, create opportunities to engage customers with personalised experiences and accessible indulgences.
03/06/2025
SEO for Summer: How to Get Your Business Found on Google
Sunshine's coming, and so are the customers! Everyone's hitting Google to find the best summer deals – are they finding you? Don't let your business get lost in the holiday crowds. We're showing you how to make sure your website pops up right when people are searching for what you offer.
05/06/2025
Telling your climate tech business story
In this virtual event, Paul shares practical ways to showcase your business and successfully create emotional connections with your target audience.
Expect to come out of this session energised with plenty of ideas about how to communicate the core messages at the heart of your business. Paul will take you through practical examples of storytelling and how to engage your audience.
06/06/2025
Coffee Friday - Patch, Twickenham
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur based in London and looking to meet like-minded founders? - Join Grow London Local for our event series: Coffee Fridays! An hour or two of friendly conversation, knowledge sharing and great coffee (and cake).
These free in-person sessions take place on the first Friday of every month, right across London. It’s the perfect way to connect with new people who share similar goals and challenges.
You can also meet the Grow London Local team of Business Support Managers. They can help you to identify your business needs – and direct you to the free support available.
Come along to share ideas and be inspired by small business owners in your area.
10/06/2025
Funding and support to get your start-up off the ground
We are joining forces with the British Business Bank to host a coffee morning for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Join us to hear about funding, support and other practical resources to help grow your business – plus the chance to network over a coffee and light refreshments.
12/06/2025
Tech Hub: Create your first Meta advert
Key takeaways from this session:
- Discover where paid social sits in your customer journey and sales funnel
- Uncover how to create your first advert
- Learn the results and the metrics to care about
Katherine is the founder of the multi-award winning, international social media agency, Oh So Social, which provides comprehensive social media management, training and mentoring services.
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!