Planning for Business Growth

A free, fully funded workshop helping existing small businesses create a practical growth strategy using simple planning tools.

Planning for Business Growth is a fully funded, in-person workshop designed to help established small businesses and self-employed individuals reflect on future direction and build a relevant growth strategy.

The session supports participants to identify potential barriers, consider what changes are needed, and use simple tools to create a growth plan without writing a traditional business plan.

Topics covered:

• Why – whether growth is right for the business right now
• What – developing clarity on future goals
• When – assessing readiness to scale
• How – methods for enabling growth and practical planning tools and processes

Participants leave with a step-by-step framework for implementing a practical growth action plan, started during the workshop.

Trainer: Emma Smith (SFEDI, CPsychol), an experienced business coach specialising in start-ups and microbusinesses.

Workshop details:
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Studio 9, The Gatehouse, Hareclive Road, Bristol BS13 9JN
Cost: Free

Notes: Places are limited; attendees are asked to book only if they can attend the full session. Accessibility adjustments can be discussed with the organiser after booking.