Small Business Talks Autumn 2025
Schedule
Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
One Warwick Park Hotel | Royal Tunbridge Wells, EN
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Join us for Small Business Talks - our inspiring and practical event series exclusively for the TN card business community. It's a chance to connect with fellow local business owners, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from experts in our professional services directory. Each quarter, we bring you four short, focused talks covering essential topics like marketing, sales strategy, financial planning and business growth, all tailored to the needs of small, independent businesses.Our Autumn talks:
Dawn Blee, Sevenoaks District Chamber of Commerce: How to Write an Award-Winning Entry. As Chief Executive of the Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce, and a judge for both the Tonbridge Business Awards and the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards, Dawn brings unrivalled insight into what makes an entry stand out. She has championed and celebrated countless local enterprises, and understands both sides of the awards process. In her talk, Dawn will share insider tips on how to craft an application that captures your story with clarity, confidence, and impact. Whether you’re entering your first award or aiming for your next big win, you’ll come away with practical guidance to give your business the best chance of recognition.
Sandhya Iyer, HR Dept: People Power: How to Build and Keep the Right Team. Sandhya will share her expertise on one of the biggest challenges facing local businesses today: recruiting and retaining the right people. With years of hands-on HR experience, Sandhya will guide us through the most common hiring pitfalls to avoid and offer smart, actionable strategies to help you build a loyal, motivated team. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or growing an established team, this is a must-attend session packed with real-world advice to help your business thrive.
Nick Brandon, tecwork: Cyber security - Best practices & advanced protection for SMEs. Nick will provide a practical session on how we as small to medium-sized businesses can strengthen our defences against growing cyber threats. He will outline the essential cybersecurity practices every business should have in place, before sharing the advanced measures Tecwork recommends to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks. As cybercrime evolves, protecting our businesses is more critical than ever. This talk is a must for owners and managers who want clear, actionable advice to stay safe in a high-risk digital world.
4. Arabella Paul, The Divorce Survival Coach: Supporting your staff through divorce. When an employee goes through a separation or divorce, the emotional toll can quietly impact their performance, focus, and well-being at work. Arabella will equip us with the tools to offer meaningful support without crossing professional boundaries. You’ll learn how to recognize the hidden signs of distress, respond with empathy, adjust expectations appropriately, and create a work environment where staff feel supported - not scrutinized - during one of life’s most challenging transitions.
Visit The Brasserie at One Warwick Park before our talks, where TN members enjoy 20% off food and drinks.
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Where is it happening?
One Warwick Park Hotel, 1 Warwick Park,Royal Tunbridge Wells, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
