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SUMMARY:Get Online Week 2026
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SUMMARY:How to Market Your Business Effectively in 2026 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:How to Market Your Business Effectively in 2026 & Beyond \nEvent Details \nDate: Thursday 22 October 2026\nTime: 11:00am – 12:30pm\nLocation: SWEDA\, Church Street\, West Bromwich\, B70 8RP\nFormat: Face-to-Face Workshop\nDelivered By: Martin\, Successful Business Owner and Entrepreneur \nWorkshop Overview \nHow can you market your business effectively in 2026 without hiring an agency or becoming a full-time content creator? \nThis practical workshop will show you how a small business can increase its visibility\, reach new customers\, and create engaging content without marketing taking over your day. \nMartin will share his real-life experience of launching a brand-new business in June 2026 and growing its social media presence to an average of 1 million+ monthly views across Instagram and Facebook within just 34 days\, while spending less than one hour per day on marketing activities. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nDuring this workshop\, Martin will cover: \n\nHow he grew a brand-new business from 0 to 1 million+ monthly views\nWhat worked and what didn’t\nHow to create content quickly and consistently\nHow to understand attention\, reach\, and what makes people stop scrolling\nHow to use Instagram and Facebook effectively as a small business\nHow to market your business without spending hours creating content\nHow to develop a marketing routine that fits around running your business\nPractical strategies you can implement immediately\n\nWho Is This Workshop For? \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs\nStart-ups\nSelf-employed professionals\nAnyone looking to improve their marketing and social media presence\n\nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your existing customer base\, this session will provide practical insights that you can apply straight away. \nWhy Attend? \nMany business owners believe they need a large marketing budget or endless hours creating content to achieve results. \nThe reality is different. \nYou don’t need a big marketing budget. \nYou don’t need to spend all day on social media. \nYou need a strategy that works. \nJoin Martin to learn how he built significant online reach for a new business and discover how you can apply the same principles to your own business. \nYou’ll Leave With: \n✅ Practical marketing strategies\n✅ Real-world examples and lessons learned\n✅ Ideas you can implement immediately\n✅ A realistic approach to marketing that fits around your business \nReserve Your Place \nPlaces are limited\, so early booking is recommended. \n🎟️ Register Now:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001872055206?aff=oddtdtcreator \nEvent Summary \nFace-to-Face | Practical | Real-Life Experience | Actionable Takeaways \nDiscover how to market your business effectively in 2026 and beyond without spending all day creating content or paying expensive agency fees. Learn directly from a business owner who achieved over 1 million monthly social media views in just 34 days.
URL:https://sweda.org.uk/event/how-to-market-your-business-effectively-in-2026-beyond/
LOCATION:SWEDA\, West Bromwich\, B70 8RP
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:SHOW ME THE MONEY
DESCRIPTION:Funding Secrets for Businesses\, Social Enterprises & Community Organisations\nJoin Funding Expert Drew Currie\n\n📅 Date: 4 November\n🕙 Networking: 10:00am – 11:00am\n🕚 Workshop: 11:00am – 1:00pm\n📍 Hosted by SWEDA & Sandwell Catalyst – at our Hub – address\n\nLooking for funding to grow your organisation?\nJoin Drew Currie\, entrepreneur\, NatWest Accelerator Mentor\, Tech Nation Judge\, and funding specialist\, for an inspiring and practical workshop designed to help businesses and social enterprises access funding and support opportunities.\nThrough his renowned “Show Me The Money” sessions\, Drew has helped organisations secure over £8 million in grant funding and more than £60 million in venture capital.\n\nLearn how to:\n✅ Find funding opportunities that match your organisation\n✅ Access grants\, investment\, and funded business support\n✅ Understand what funders are looking for\n✅ Avoid common funding application mistakes\n✅ Become investment-ready\n✅ Grow your business or social enterprise sustainably\n\nAbout Drew Currie\nDrew is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the ambition and opportunities to build successful for-profit and social enterprises. As a business founder\, mentor\, university lecturer\, and board member\, he has dedicated his career to helping founders access the funding and support they need to succeed.\n\nPlus Networking Opportunity\nArrive from 10:00am to connect with local businesses\, charities\, social enterprises\, and community organisations before the workshop begins.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s leading funding experts and discover how to unlock funding for your organisation.\n\nBook your place today using the link or QR code below \nRegister for “Show Me The Money” session\n\n\nSWEDA | Sandwell Catalyst\nConnecting organisations. Creating impact. Building stronger communities.
URL:https://sweda.org.uk/event/show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:SWEDA\, West Bromwich\, B70 8RP
CATEGORIES:Business
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