About this Event
This workshop is for people who run or manage small businesses and have one specific thing that isn’t working — slow processes, customer frustrations, wasted time, dropped balls, staff confusion, bottlenecks, missed opportunities, you name it.
You don’t need to know anything about design, innovation, or “sprints”.
You just need a problem that’s getting in your way.
What actually happens in the workshop
Over two hours, you will be guided through a simple, step-by-step process to:
- Pin down the real problem (most people discover it’s not what they thought).
- Map the causes so you know exactly why it keeps happening.
- Generate practical options tailored to your business.
- Choose the strongest solution using a quick, structured method.
- Create a small, testable action plan you can try the very next day.
This is not a talk. Not a presentation. You will work on your own business in real time, with support.
What you will leave with
- A clearer understanding of why the issue is happening.
- A shortlist of realistic solutions.
- One solution chosen and shaped.
- A simple “first test” you can try immediately.
- A repeatable method you can use for any future issue.
Who it’s for
- SMEs who feel stuck on something but don’t have time to fix it properly.
- Business owners who want clarity and a plan, not theory.
- Anyone who wants to work on the business instead of constantly firefighting.
Why attend
Because in three hours you’ll make more progress on this issue than you have in the last six months — with expert guidance and a method you can use again.
Arrive 9am for a 9.30 start. 1pm workshop finish.
About the Speaker
Naomi Timperley is a trailblazing award winning business consultant and co-founder of Tech North Advocate, a leading network championing the growth of the UK tech sector and is the UK Lead for Global Tech Advocates. Named the Most Influential Woman in UK Tech by Computer Weekly in 2025, Naomi has a distinguished career mentoring startups, advising global organisations, and supporting digital innovation.
She has extensive experience working with start-ups & growth businesses particularly in the tech, digital & creative sectors and has designed and delivered award winning programmes locally, nationally and internationally. Naomi has been a mentor for 14 years and has mentored hundreds of businesses. Her expertise spans AI adoption, business transformation, and collaboration between corporates and tech ecosystems.
Naomi’s engaging talks provide actionable insights that empower businesses to embrace change and thrive in a digital-first world. Naomi is AJ & Smart Design Sprint trained. Naomi is the Innovation Director for Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport. Naomi recently launched End Game with 4 other co founders - seasoned founders and operators who've navigated these waters before. Each brings battle-tested expertise from successful fund raising and exits.
BOOSTING YOUR BUSINESS, TOGETHER
GDPR & Data Sharing
By registering for this event, you consent to your details being shared with the event partners: Trafford & Stockport College Group and GMFEIP for the purpose of delivering follow-up business support. https://www.oldham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GMFEIP-Privacy-Notice.pdf%5D
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Altrincham Town Hall, 25 Market Street, Altrincham, United Kingdom
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