Business events
25/11/2025
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Running a business in London? Our Property Advice Service offers free, expert guidance on everything from lease negotiations to business rates and relief schemes. You’ll also have the chance to take part in a live Q&A session with special advisors where you can ask any property-related questions specific to your business.
28/11/2025
Breaking Down the Budget for Small Business Owners
To help explain the Budget’s impact on the UK’s small businesses, Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank Academy are hosting two free webinars on Friday 28th November.
In the first 10am session Small Business Britain's founder Michelle Ovens CBE will break down the Autumn Budget, explaining what the key announcements mean for you, highlighting changes you need to be aware of, and sharing ideas on how to make the most of any new opportunities.
28/11/2025
The Autumn Budget: Q&A
To help explain the Budget’s impact on the UK’s small businesses, Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank Academy are hosting two free webinars on Friday 28th November.
In the live Q&A clinic at 12pm, a panel of experts share their insight, with Michelle Ovens sharing key points from the Budget and how they affect small businesses, and Faye Watts and Lisa Conway-Hughes sharing a financial perspective to help you plan ahead.
28/11/2025
Starting Small, Thinking Big - Women Founding Differently
The “Starting Small, Thinking Big: Women Founding Differently” event at Patch Twickenham celebrates women launching and growing businesses with purpose, particularly while balancing caregiving and personal transitions. Join us for inspiring panel discussions, practical insights, and meaningful connections in an energising, inclusive atmosphere. Whether you’re starting out, scaling, or reimagining your work-life balance, expect honest conversation and peer support for your entrepreneurial journey.
Hosted by leadership coach and SmallBiz100 awardee Kate Rainford, the event is designed for women and nonbinary entrepreneurs to listen, learn, and build community.
04/12/2025
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.
These focused events are a great option for businesses led by members of the military community who may be new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start. Equally, it is a great opportunity for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring business leaders.
05/12/2025
Richmond Christmas Ball: 2025 Business Awards, Reception, Dinner, DJ, Dance
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.
05/12/2025
BIG Networking for Small Businesses
FSB's BIG networking event is back for 2025! Whether you’re self-employed, a start-up, or simply looking to grow your B2B connections – make sure you join us for FSB’s biggest online networking event, ever! What can you expect at our BIG networking event? You’ll have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs on zoom, in small breakout rooms, and we'll be joined by a brilliant guest to share their experiences and tips for achieving great business growth.
09/12/2025
Festive Cheer Networking for Richmond & Wandsworth!
As the ancient proverb goes “A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step”. Together let’s stay positive, work hard, and make it happen. Give your business the boost that it needs and click to register. The Zenith & Ignite programmes are completely free programmes to residents and businesses of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth. Together we can make a significant and meaningful difference in the local community.
Let's raise a glass to our successes over the past year, big and small. - We will have a welcoming glass and festive nibbles on your arrival at the Richmond Slug & Lettuce.
In partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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.
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.