FSB Beds, Cambs & Herts

13/10/2025

Small businesses account for three-fifths of employment and around half of turnover in the UK private sector. They are key to the UK’s economic recovery, so we are very grateful that Dacorum Borough Council are supporting small businesses to not just survive but thrive.

Small businesses in the borough of Dacorum are set to benefit from a support boost, as they continue to battle the economic headwinds of 2025.

13/10/2025

Press release: Business Boost for .

Read the full release: http://bit.ly/3KNXg8X

10/10/2025

🎤 Panel Spotlight: Real Voices. Real Insight. Real Impact

At FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience, we’re not just talking at you — we’re bringing together expert panels that put real conversations at the heart of the event.

Why panels? Because the best ideas often come when different perspectives collide.

Whether it’s tackling PR with zero budget or shaping the future of small business policy, our panels are designed to:
✅ Spark fresh thinking
✅ Give you multiple angles on real challenges
✅ Offer honest, practical advice from people who get it
💬 Ask questions.
💡 Hear what’s working (and what’s not).
👥 Leave with insights you can actually use.

🎟️ Here’s what’s waiting for you on the day:
🔥 PR on a Shoestring – with journalists, founders & media pros sharing how to get noticed without a big budget
🗳️ Beyond the Budget Headlines – setting the SME policy agenda with voices from business, media, and education
🔥 Fireside Chats – relaxed, in-depth conversations with FSB and event sponsors: Trade Remedies Authority, Suffolk County Council & Ginger Pickle

📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you’re ready to move your business forward with real talk, real strategies, and real people, this is the room to be in.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast – grab yours now:
👉 https://go.fsb.org.uk/4mw14JH

09/10/2025

✨ Start your weekend right with Nutwood Networking! ✨

Join like-minded entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed professionals at this vibrant and free networking group.

📅 When: Friday 7 November
📍 Where: The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead
🤝 Who: Open to both FSB members and non-members

This is your chance to:

💬 Connect with local businesses
💡 Share ideas and promote your services
🤗 Support each other in a friendly, informal setting

No pitch required - just bring your business cards and your ideas!

This event is proudly run by Nutwood Pubs, in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

🔗 Book your free spot via Nutwood Pubs: https://events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/g/fJqTd8nh8e/fsb-connect-nutwood-networking-3aJ8P2p5l/overview

08/10/2025

🎥 Thinking about joining us at the next FSB Business Bootcamp?
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect… 👇

From inspiring speakers and engaging workshops to game-changing conversations and powerful networking — our last Bootcamp was packed with energy, ideas, and real connections.

✨ And guess what? We’re doing it all again – even bigger and better.

📅 FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience
🗓 Thursday 20 November 2025
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🎤 Featuring:
• Chisola Chitambala (The Apprentice UK)
• Adam Smith (HelpBnk)
• Expert PR & Policy Panels
• Fireside Chats with FSB, TRA, Suffolk County Council & Ginger Pickle

💬 Whether you’re looking to grow your network, boost your visibility, or reignite your business mindset — this is your space to reset, refocus, and resilience-up.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
👉 https://go.fsb.org.uk/4mw14JH

02/10/2025

🚨 Tickets Are Selling Fast! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience – one of the most exciting small business events in the East of England this year.

📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket

🎤 With an inspiring speaker lineup featuring:
🌟 Chisola Chitambala – Finalist on The Apprentice UK
🌟 Adam Smith – Co-Founder of HelpBnk

✅ Plus hands-on workshops
✅ Interactive Panel Discussion
✅ Media and networking opportunities
✅ A stunning countryside venue

💡 If you’ve been thinking about booking – now’s the time. Tickets are going fast, and once they’re gone… they’re gone!
🎟️ Secure your spot today: https://go.fsb.org.uk/4pnGSfr

29/09/2025

❓ What’s the biggest challenge in your business right now?
💬 Is it…
📉 Finding new customers?
⏰ Managing your time and priorities?
📢 Getting visibility in a crowded market?
💷 Navigating funding, sales, or tenders?
😓 Just staying motivated through the tough days?

Whatever your challenge, you’re not alone – and that’s exactly why we created the FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience.

This event brings together real entrepreneurs, real stories, and real solutions – all designed to help you tackle the hard stuff and build a stronger, more resilient business.

✨ You’ll hear from speakers who’ve been there – from TV boardrooms to business burnout – and come out the other side wiser and more successful.

👇 Drop your biggest business challenge in the comments – and join us in November to find the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

🎟️ https://go.fsb.org.uk/4pnGSfr
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket

25/09/2025

📚 Three Things You’ll Learn at FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience 📚

This isn’t just another business event – it’s a day packed with real-world insights from people who’ve faced setbacks, pivoted under pressure, and come back stronger. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll take away:

1️⃣ How to Turn Challenges into Growth
Learn from entrepreneurs like Chisola Chitambala and Adam Smith as they share how tough moments sparked their biggest breakthroughs – and how you can do the same.
2️⃣ The Power of Community over Competition
Discover why building meaningful connections can unlock bigger opportunities than going it alone – and how platforms like HelpBnk are changing the game for small businesses.
3️⃣ Winning Big Business (Without Losing Your Values)
Take practical tips on navigating tenders, mastering sales, and staying true to your mission – especially if you’re from an underrepresented background.

🎟️ Walk away with the skills, contacts, and confidence to grow a more resilient, purpose-driven business.

Tickets are on sale now!
👉 https://go.fsb.org.uk/4pnGSfr
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket

24/09/2025

Ready to be your own boss? Join FSB and work on your own terms as one of our Membership Advisors.

🚀 Unlimited flexibility – work for yourself, on your own schedule.
💷 Uncapped commission – earn as much as you can with a positive, sales-focused mindset.
❤️ Unrivalled support – we’ve been supporting small businesses and the self-employed for decades, so you’ll be in good hands.

Interested? Find out more: https://go.fsb.org.uk/Careers-SelfEmployed

23/09/2025

🔥 Fireside Chats – Real Talk with the People Behind the Support 🔥

At FSB Business Bootcamp: Harvesting Resilience, it’s not just about big speeches — it’s about real conversations that spark ideas, build understanding, and drive action.

That’s why we’re hosting a series of Fireside Chats throughout the day, giving you the chance to hear directly from the organisations championing small businesses at every level:

🎙️ Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Get an insider’s view on how FSB is shaping the national conversation around small business support, policy, and resilience — and how you can get involved.

🎙️ Trade Remedies Authority
Hear how TRA defends UK industries against unfair trade practices — and what small businesses need to know in a global market.

🎙️ Suffolk County Council
Discover how your local authority is investing in skills, infrastructure, and innovation to support small businesses and economic growth across the region.

🎙️ Ginger Pickle Marketing
Let’s talk all things creative, clever, and cost-effective marketing. This Norwich-based agency knows how to turn bold ideas into big results — and they’ll be sharing some practical tips along the way.

💡 These informal yet informative chats are designed to give you valuable insights, straight from the source — plus the chance to ask questions and engage directly.

📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
📍 The Granary Estates, Newmarket
🎟️ Book your place now: https://go.fsb.org.uk/4pnGSfr

22/09/2025

🚨LAST CHANCE TO BOOK 🚨
Want to keep your business safe from fraud? And meet like-minded entrepreneurs while you’re at it?

Join FSB in the heart of Cambridge at the modern, customer-focused Metro Bank for a powerful morning of learning and connection.

🔐 Hear from experts at the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre and Metro Bank as they share practical, frontline advice to help small businesses stay protected from cyber threats and fraud.

With 25% of businesses targeted by cybercrime last year, this is a must-attend for anyone who thinks they’re “too small” to be a target.

What you'll gain:
✅ Simple steps to boost your cyber resilience
✅ Insights from real-world cases and banking experience
✅ A clearer understanding of the risks – and how to stay one step ahead

📅 Tuesday 23 September
⏰ 10am – 12pm

Book your free spot. 👇
https://go.fsb.org.uk/3VTovBf

19/09/2025

🚀 Ready to turbo-boost your business?

FSB is teaming up with Dacorum Borough Council to bring you a free small business event designed to fuel your growth, build valuable connections, and unlock exclusive opportunities for your business.

✨ What’s in it for you?

✅ Access to a heavily discounted FSB membership, starting from just £50 for 2 years!

✅ Game-changing member benefits from day one: tax protection, 24/7 helplines, legal documents, insurance, exclusive deals and more...

✅ The chance to network with local businesses and potential collaborators.

🎤 Plus, you will hear from award-winning business coach Amit S. who will show you how to:

☑️ Attract your ideal customers with a proven strategy

☑️ Build a profit-generating marketing plan that really works

☑️ Develop an actionable growth plan that gets results

Book your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in/dFk_GN6r

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