Training & Support

There are several free opportunities this March to help Farnham businesses build skills, gain insight and connect with others. Whether you’re looking to develop new ideas, strengthen your team or expand your network, these sessions offer practical support and inspiration.

High Street Growth & Innovation Programme

A free programme supporting independent high street businesses is coming to Farnham.

📍 High street engagement
📅 19 March

📍 Workshop session (Farnham)
📅 26 March

Delivered by Business Surrey in partnership with retail specialists, these practical workshops are particularly valuable for retailers and customer-facing businesses.

Sessions focus on:

• attracting more customers
• increasing sales and spend
• building customer loyalty
• improving digital presence

The programme is open to independent retail and service-based businesses located on Surrey high streets.

👉 Find out more and register:
https://www.businesssurrey.co.uk/high-street-growth-innovation-programme/

Access Free online training for Waverley businesses

Businesses across Waverley can access a wide range of free online training through the Waverley Training Hub.

Delivered in partnership with live learning platform SEEDL, the programme offers interactive sessions on topics including leadership, customer service, compliance, wellbeing and digital skills.

Training is flexible and designed to fit around working hours, with options such as 60-minute live webinars, short bite-size sessions and on-demand learning.

The hub aims to help local businesses build skills, support staff development and remain competitive.

Businesses operating within Waverley can explore the available courses here:
https://www.businesswaverley.co.uk/en-UK/page/69304abbc6400d0007f822fa/waverley-training-hub-free-courses-online

If you’re looking to develop skills within your team, this free resource is well worth exploring.

Free SME Sales Training & Networking Event

📍 Farnham Maltings
📅 17 March
⏰ 8.30 – 10am

Hear from local industry expert Simon Jarvis, gain practical procurement insights and connect with fellow professionals.

Delivered by Surrey Chambers of Commerce as part of the Source in Surrey programme.

📧 sourceinsurrey@surrey-chambers.co.uk
📞 01483 735540

SME Business Showcase

📍 Bush Hotel, Farnham
📅 17 March | 10am – 12pm

A free event offering practical insights on:

• employment law essentials
• company & commercial strategy
• tax planning & compliance
• payroll, pensions & employee benefits

Followed by structured networking with local business professionals.

Hosted by Couchman Hanson
📍 10 Borelli Yard, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7NU
📞 01252 881993
🌐 www.couchmanhanson.co.uk

Supporting Farnham businesses

We share training and support opportunities that may benefit local businesses. Please contact organisers directly for booking and event details.