November 4, 2025 Events
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Grow Your Business -Tax , Finance and Future Survival

Learn how to navigate taxes, manage finances, and secure your future at our event Tax, Finance and Future Survival!

 

33 Palace Avenue
Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:00 - 13:00 GMT

 

Overview

 

Learn how to navigate taxes, manage finances, and secure your future at our event Tax, Finance and Future Survival!

 

Tax , Finance and Future Survival

Prepare your business for long-term success with an intensive 3-hour workshop designed exclusively for business owners and managers on business planning, future survival & tax and finance with James Twigger from Twigger Business Solutions, as part of the Grow Your Business, is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of business planning, taxation, and financial management in the ever-challenging business world.

James is a Chartered Accountant and owner of Twigger Business Solutions with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, tax and financial management. In 2015, James won the Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Accountancy Awards, in recognition of his work both as an accountant and through his work with the local business community, including setting up #TorbayHour on social media.

Working with businesses of all types throughout South Devon and beyond, Twigger Business Solutions help their clients by streamlining their accounting systems through the use of cloud accounting packages, such as Xero & QuickBooks, as well as ensuring they are compliant with all HMRC legislation, such as Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Date and Time: Tuesday, 4th November 10am-1pm

Venue: Stage Left at Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF

 

Session Details

 

In this interactive session, you’ll gain valuable insights into:

  • - Business Planning: Learn how to create a robust action plan to drive your business forward. We’ll cover tactical strategies for setting achievable goals, prioritizing tasks, and mastering time management to boost your operational efficiency.
  • - Tax Optimisation: Discover the latest tax regulations affecting the leisure and hospitality industry. We will guide you through income tax implications, VAT considerations, and capital allowances specific to your sector.
  • - Financial Management: Uncover strategies to improve profitability, maximize cash flow, and make informed financial decisions.
  • - Future-Proofing Your Business: Gain insights into emerging trends, sustainability practices, and digital accounting to ensure your business remains competitive and resilient in the face of industry challenges.

This workshop is your opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations and focus on strategic growth. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for success, practical tools for financial optimization, and a network of like-minded professionals

Refreshments such as tea and coffee provided.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your business’s future. Spaces are limited, so book your spot today.

 

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- 3 hours

- In person

 

Location

Stage Left

33 Palace Avenue

Paignton TQ3 3HF United Kingdom

 

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October 28, 2025 Events
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Grow Your Business - Investment Readiness presented by Studio Zao

An interactive deep-dive into the funding landscape.

 

33 Palace Avenue
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00 - 13:00 GMT

 

Overview

 

An interactive deep-dive into the funding landscape.

 

An interactive deep-dive into the funding landscape — from grants and place-based funds to angel investors, debt, and alternative finance. Participants map the options available, understand investor expectations, and learn how to craft a compelling pitch that combines market opportunity, financials, and impact. The outcome: clarity on where to seek funding and how to present your business so investors listen.

 

 

Good to know

- 3 hours

- In person

 

Location

Stage Left

33 Palace Avenue

Paignton TQ3 3HF United Kingdom

 

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October 21, 2025 Events
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Smarter Marketing for Growth

Without a clear strategy, it’s all too easy to spend big money on marketing campaigns that don’t return value.

 

33 Palace Avenue
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00 - 13:00 BST

 

Overview

 

Without a clear strategy, it’s all too easy to spend big money on marketing campaigns that don’t return value.

 

Stay Up and Scale: Smarter Marketing for Growth

 


Most businesses get a lot of support when they start out, but what happens once the training wheels come off? Without a clear strategy, it’s all too easy to spend big money on marketing campaigns that don’t return value.

This interactive workshop, part of Torbay Council’s Stay Up programme, is designed for businesses beyond the start-up stage who want to stay up, scale, and thrive. Across three hours, you’ll learn:

  • - How to choose marketing activities that drive real results (not just spend).
  • - How to understand your customer journey and measure ROI at every stage.
  • - Practical frameworks (like the marketing funnel and 7Ps) to guide smarter decisions.
  • - Ways to retain customers, build loyalty, and avoid common “growth traps.”

 

With space for just 20–30 businesses, the session will be hands-on, jargon-free, and focused on helping you cut through the noise.

 

See you at Stage Left!

 

 

Good to know

- 3 hours

- In person

 

Location

Stage Left

33 Palace Avenue

Paignton TQ3 3HF United Kingdom

 

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October 14, 2025 Events
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Grow Your Business - Digital Marketing

Learn how to boost your business through effective marketing and digital strategies at our event!

 

33 Palace Avenue
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00 - 13:00 BST

 

Overview

 

Learn how to boost your business through effective marketing and digital strategies at our event!

 

Grow Your Business - Marketing and Digital Marketing

 

Boost your business’s online presence with our session on Digital marketing and Marketing as part of the Grow Your Business Series,funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

The session is led by Simon Beer from Big Wave Marketing,who are a creative growth agency with offices in Torquay, Exeter & Plymouth. They provide innovative and cost-effective marketing, design and digital services for companies large and small. This workshop is great for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to utilise the digital tools and platforms available to reach a wider audience and grow.

Date and Time:Tuesday 14th October 10am -1pm

Venue: Stage Left at Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF

 

Session Details

  • - An introduction to digital marketing will guide you through the digital journey and cover short topics including how to get started, social media, paid digital advertising, search engines and content.
  • - Provides you with insight, ideas or tools that you can use to promote your business digitally.

Refreshments provided.

 

 

Good to know

- 3 hours

- In person

 

Location

Stage Left

33 Palace Avenue

Paignton TQ3 3HF United Kingdom

 

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September 11, 2025 Events

Sales Workshop and Coaching Support

 

 

Time and date: Thursday 11 th Sept 2025 – 10.00am – 4.00pm – EPIC Centre

Place: EPIC Centre

 

Numbers attending

 

This programme is designed for a group of up to 10 businesses taken from various sectors.

 

Overview

 

The workshop will provide an introduction to the Reluctant Salesman soft sales approach to client acquisition and conversion.

 

The intention is to promote an attitudinal change within participants to enable them to engage proactively in client
conversations without concern or upset. The workshop will also introduce proactive practical processes to assist in client acquisition.

 

There will be no role playing, or scripted sections but participants are encouraged to engage fully with the material and ask
questions as they arise.

 

Content Subjects covered will include:

 

• Creating a sales focus within any business.

• Distinguishing between marketing and sales.

• Creating a real distinction for any product or service.

• How to apply a reductive approach to selling.

• Identifying the only 3 things that prevent us having ease in sales conversations and how we negate them.

• Creating freedom around pricing

 

Coaching

 

In the two weeks following the workshop each participant will be offered two 45 min online coaching sessions with Terry to discuss points that have arisen and any specific challenges they may be facing.

 

Contact

 

Please email me at [email protected] with your preferred time slot to book on.

 

 

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September 4, 2025 Events

Finance Business Clinic for all Hi Tech businesses based in the Torbay area.

 

 

Time and date: Thursday 4th September  – 11.00am – 3.00pm

Place: Epic Centre, Paignton

 

Book a free 45minute/1hour 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, booked in advance for focused and fully confidential support. 

 

Are you starting a business, looking to grow, or restructuring? Get expert financial and business advice tailored to your needs. 

This is a unique opportunity to receive free, professional guidance from Brent Treloar, the Business Development Manager for the Southwest Investment Fund,  with over 25 years of experience in advising SMEs.

 

 

Whether you're at the planning stage, scaling up, or even preparing to exit, these one-to-one 45-minute/1 hour sessions will provide valuable insights to help you navigate the financial and operational aspects of running a business.

 

Available Time Slots (Only 3 Available): 

11.00am – 12.00pm

12.30pm – 1.30pm

2.00pm – 3.00pm

 

Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email me at [email protected] with your preferred time slot. If your requested slot is already booked, we will offer alternative times.

 

 

 

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