Grow Strong - Building a Business That Can Grow | Eastbourne

Step back from the day-to-day and start planning how your business can grow sustainably.
About this Event

Hosted by: Steve Jebson,

👥 Ideal for: Sole traders, micro and small businesses looking to grow

📍 Format: In-person Workshop | Practical | Interactive | Peer Learning

📘 Description

Many businesses reach a point where they are busy, working hard and generating income but growth feels difficult, inconsistent or overwhelming. This workshop is designed to help business owners step back and start thinking more strategically about how to grow a business in a sustainable and manageable way.

This session will focus on helping you move from working in your business to working on your business, looking at systems, processes, planning and decision-making that support long-term growth rather than short-term survival.

You’ll explore what growth actually means for your business, how to identify opportunities, improve efficiency, and build a business that is more profitable, more structured and less reliant on you doing everything.

🔍 What We’ll Cover:

📍 What growth means for different types of small businesses

⚙️ Improving systems and processes to save time and increase efficiency

📊 Making better business decisions using simple planning tools

📈 Identifying opportunities to grow revenue or improve profitability

🗺️ Creating a simple growth plan and next steps for your business

✅ You’ll Leave With:

• A clearer idea of how you want your business to grow
• Practical ideas to improve systems and efficiency
• A simple growth plan and priorities
• More confidence in planning the future of your business
• Time to step back and think strategically about your business

This workshop is part of the Stay Smart, Grow Strong business support programme, supporting sole traders, micro and small businesses across East Sussex to grow sustainably.

👉 Secure your free place today

This programme is funded by HM Government, East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Growth Hub. It is delivered by Freedom Works

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Registration & Breakfast - tea, coffee and pastries
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Introduction from East Sussex Growth Hub
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Grow Strong Workshop - part 1
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break & Refreshments
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Grow Strong Workshop - part 2
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM
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