About this Event
This Business Growth Bootcamp is a focused, action-oriented event for small business owners and founders who want to:
Improve their sales confidence and results
- Understand what Making Tax Digital means for their business
- Think smarter about building a future-proof, sustainable business
The day is built around two core pillars of business success, sales and finance, with a short sustainability session to round things off and get you thinking longer-term.
Whether you are just getting started or looking to tighten up how your business operates and grows, you will leave with practical tools, clarity and next steps you can apply immediately.
Who is this for?
- Small business owners and sole traders
- Startups and early-stage businesses
- Anyone who wants to improve sales performance and understand their tax obligations
- Founders who want more confidence running the commercial side of their business
What you will learn
Session 1: Selling Made Simple with Helen Kembery (Helen Helps)
Sales does not have to feel awkward, pushy or uncomfortable.
With over 20 years’ experience in sales across advertising, products and tech, Helen brings a friendly, practical, confidence-building approach to selling that works, especially if you do not see yourself as a “natural salesperson”.
This session covers:
- What sales really is and what it is not
- Understanding the buyer’s journey
- How people actually make buying decisions
- Simple, effective ways to sell your product or service
- How to sell with confidence, clarity and authenticity
You will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of how sales works in your business
- More confidence talking about and selling what you do
- Practical tips to increase revenue, conversions and opportunities
- A simpler, more human approach to selling that feels natural and doable
Session 2: Making Tax Digital with Buhir Rafiq (Total Books Accountants)
Making Tax Digital is changing how businesses manage and report their finances and it is important to understand what this means for you.
Buhir has over 25 years’ experience in tax, accountancy and business. For the last 16 years he has run his own accountancy practice, supporting thousands of SMEs and startups. He is also a Business Wales mentor and an active trustee and treasurer in the charity sector.
This session will cover:
- What Making Tax Digital is
- Who it applies to and when
- What you need to do to stay compliant
- How to set your business up with the right systems and processes
- Common mistakes to avoid and how to stay ahead of changes
You will leave with:
- Clarity and confidence about your tax obligations
- A better understanding of how to run your finances more efficiently
- Practical guidance you can act on straight away
Session 3: Sustainability in Business
This short session introduces simple, realistic ways to think about sustainability in your business without overwhelm or greenwashing.
It will give you:
- A clearer idea of what sustainability means for small businesses
- Simple steps you can take that are good for both business and the planet
- Food for thought about building a business that lasts
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Who is this for & eligibilty:
You must be based within the city of Bristol boundary served by the Bristol City Council. This includes those who have an idea for a business, have recently started one or have a business which is already trading.
You must be registered with BrisBES to be able to attend this training day. You can complete a registration form with your full name along with your work or residential address details here -
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How is BrisBES funded?
BrisBES is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and Bristol City Council. The programme will help to boost the local economy and create employment for people in Bristol.
Booking is essential as places are limited to ensure maximum learning and benefit for each participant. Please ensure that if you are unable to attend the session, that you let us know so that we can move this place to another participant.If you require any help accessing our courses, please contact us at
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Park Centre, Daventry Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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