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    Workshops
    & events

    Interactive online workshops and events designed to give founders and small business owners the practical skills and confidence to grow.

    what we deliver

    Workshops that work

    Our workshops aren't lectures. They're interactive, energetic sessions where participants roll up their sleeves and do the work, with our guidance.

    Every attendee leaves with a clear action plan they can put to work straight away. No fluff, no filler. Just practical tools and strategies.

    • Interactive exercises, not passive listening
    • Tailored to your audience's needs
    • Actionable takeaways for every participant
    • Follow-up resources and support
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    They were excellent presenters and covered a huge breadth of topics in a really short period of time, and their advice was super relevant and targeted towards our audience.
    eBaySanjukta Sen
    SMB Program Lead, eBay

    our workshops

    What we run

    Every one is tailored to your audience. These are the ones we're asked for most.

    01

    Find Your Ideal Customer

    Half-dayUp to 15 peopleIn-person or virtual

    Stop trying to sell to everyone. This workshop helps you identify exactly who your best customers are, what they care about and where to find them. You'll leave with detailed customer profiles you can use across your marketing immediately.

    02

    Humanise Your Marketing

    Half-dayUp to 20 peopleIn-person or virtual

    Marketing doesn't have to feel like marketing. This session teaches your team to communicate like humans, build genuine connections with customers, and create content people want to engage with.

    03

    Brand Positioning & What Makes You Special

    Full dayUp to 20 peopleIn-person recommended

    If you can't explain what makes you different in one sentence, your customers definitely can't either. This workshop uses a mix of creative exercises and strategic frameworks to uncover your brand's true position and build a proposition your whole team can explain.

    04

    Marketing Strategy Kickstart

    Full dayUp to 12 peopleIn-person or virtual

    A focused, intensive session for businesses that need a marketing plan but don't know where to start. We cover your audience, your message, your channels and your budget, and you leave with a strategy you can put to work this quarter.

    05

    Bespoke workshops

    Got a specific challenge? We design workshops around you. 20% of the work we do is bespoke, built around your team, your industry and the exact problem you need to solve.

    20%

    of our work is built from scratch

    Build a bespoke workshop
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    something a little different

    LEGO® Serious Play®

    The best business thinking doesn't happen in a PowerPoint. It happens when people are engaged, honest and in the room with each other. That's where LEGO® Serious Play® comes in.

    James is a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator. We use it for brand strategy, company values, team alignment, and those tricky conversations that usually get put off for far too long.

    Find out more
    An incredibly informative and engaging webinar on small business marketing for our community. They also went the extra mile.
    Jimmy Gregory, Cystic Fibrosis Trust

    Trusted by the best

    Small Business BritainDigital BoostBusiness Growth HubeBayPrince's TrustCystic Fibrosis Trust
    Small Business Britain
    "James and Garry bring the energy that is so important to our programmes. They have a detailed understanding of the audience and make sure the content they deliver is informative, fun and, most importantly, actionable."
    Small Business Britain

    don't take our word for it

    Workshop feedback

    James and Garry were so amicable and fun and are obviously very knowledgeable about marketing.
    Digital Boost, Jumpstart
    The session was excellent and I'm very grateful for the opportunity to attend.
    CF Trust, Bright Ideas
    A really thought provoking set of bitesize sessions that have inspired me to pay more attention and focus to my business development.
    Digital Boost, Jumpstart
    The team's enthusiasm has bolstered my confidence, making me eagerly anticipate the journey ahead.
    Growth Company, Pre Start
    I was pleasantly surprised how at ease their very welcoming energy made me feel, and in only 3 weeks the ability and confidence I have lacked for years to grow my business seems so straightforward.
    Growth Company, Enterprising You
    Not only was I able to get a great understanding of my customer and where to find them, but I was able to come up with a brand new niche.
    Small Business Britain, Small & Mighty

    ready to give your team something they'll use?

    Every workshop is tailored

    Tell us what you're working on and we'll suggest the right format.

    Get in touch
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