Start & Grow Your Business: A Fully-Funded Event for Startups

Join us for 'Start & Grow Your Business', a day filled with inspiration, actionable advice, and fully-funded opportunities designed to help your business start, grow, and thrive.

📅 Date: 4th Feb 2025
📍 Location: Lecture Theatre - Worthing Library
⏰ Time: 09:30 - 14:00

(Parents: Hopefully this works around the school-run)

This event is tailored for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Adur & Worthing, aiming to harness the exceptional resources available through the Adur & Worthing Business Support Programme, funded by Adur & Worthing Councils and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

🌟 Key Benefits:

• Gain actionalble insights from our SuperSonic Startup Workshop
• Networking and Peer Discussions with like-minded startups
• Learn from local success stories and industry leaders in our Panel Chat
• Startup Gamechanger Toolkit from the Business and IP Centre (BIPC)
• Access to Mentoring and a raft of fully-funded support

👋 Welcome & Networking
Kick off the day by connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and local business leaders. This informal session will set the tone for a collaborative and engaging day.

🎙️ Speaker Session: SuperSonic Startup Workshop (60 mins)
Dive into the essentials of building a successful business. This session, led by expert Phil Ashford, covers actionable insights on business planning, finances, marketing, and customer engagement to turn your vision into a successful, thriving enterprise...

🤝 Peer-Group Sessions: Break-out Discussions (60 mins)
Collaborate in small, focused groups led by our facilitators. These peer sessions are designed to foster connection, share advice, and tackle real-world business challenges with others who understand your journey.

🥪 Lunch & Networking (45 mins)
Take a break with delicious sandwich platters and refreshments, while mingling with fellow attendees and expert speakers in a relaxed environment.

💡 Panel Chat: Pros and Cons of Self-Employment (30 mins)
Explore the realities of being your own boss in this engaging discussion. Panellists will share insights on the highs and lows of self-employment, including financial freedom, work-life balance, and the challenges of building a sustainable business.

🛠️ Startup Toolkit: BIPC Support Offering (30 mins)
Discover the incredible resources available through the Business & IP Centre Sussex. Whether you're thinking of starting a business or growing your current one, the BIPC is here to increase your chances of success. Access free market research tools, intellectual property databases, and participate in workshops, webinars, and networking events tailored to help your business thrive in any sector.

✨ Closing Thoughts & Networking (30 mins)
Wrap up the day with final reflections and informal networking. Take this chance to cement new connections and explore further opportunities for support through the Adur & Worthing Business Support Programme.

• Get Inspired: Hear real stories from local businesses that have navigated challenges and found success.
• Learn Strategies: Gain knowledge on funding, marketing, and leadership tailored to your business stage.
• Grow Your Network: Build meaningful connections with peers and experts.
• Take Action: Walk away with a clear plan to accelerate your business growth.

• Complimentary lunch and refreshments.
• Access to exclusive support tools and workshops.
• Priority registration for upcoming mentoring sessions.

Here's a clip of Phil at our last event in October '24 sharing a quick take on entrepeneurship...

Join us to find out how we can support you to help boost your business skills and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

Delivered by local partner , this is a fully-funded programme dedicated to Adur & Worthing Businesses.

are pleased to be launching a Business Support Programme to assist our local businesses. This event is focused on start up support but the Programme Covers four unique strands which you can sign-up to:

Innovation -

Sustainability -

Leadership & Management -

Startup Support -

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Register today and secure your spot at this unmissable event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, United Kingdom