Back to basics; how to run a profitable *and* sustainable business

Nov 9, 2023, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Plus X Innovation, Lewes Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4GL

This month, we’ve brought some world class women together to chat about their experiences of and insight into the start-up world over the last few years, how they built profitable businesses and the ups and downs they’ve had along the way.

In-person event
Panel Discussion

About this event

Joins us for an afternoon of candid conversations and inspiring stories.


This month, we’ve brought some world class women together to talk about their experiences of and insight into the start-up world over the last few years, how they built profitable businesses and the ups and downs they’ve had along the way. 


We'll be covering the highs & lows of running a successful business, what works (and what doesn't!) + actionable tips you can implement today.


Why are we putting on this event?

  • Business has been tough (especially the last few years)
  • Inflation has risen by 8.7% (and then dropped to 6.3%)
  • Food costs remain 19%+ higher than last year
  • Budgets are being cut
  • Business owners are feeling stretched
  • The small business economy is booming*

*and has the potential to be huge!


So this month, we’re going back to basics and focusing on the fundamentals. 


In the current state of the market, in order to survive as a small business or startup you need to be thinking about your:

  • Fundamentals & bottom line
  • Diversifying your revenue streams
  • Profitability
  • Business model 
  • And more


This doesn’t need to be as daunting as it sounds.


We want to support you on this wild ride of a journey called entrepreneurship and bring you some of the most inspiring women we know to share their experiences of running a business, diversifying their revenue streams, making a profit and finding new ways to work smarter rather than harder. 


Speakers include Steph Douglas, Founder of Don't Buy her Flowers and Vanessa Belleau, Inclusion & belonging strategy expert. More information will be shared shortly. We can't wait to see you there!!

Check out what happened

Facilitators

  • Lara Sheldrake

    Found & Flourish

    Founder

  • Samantha Harland

    Startup Grind Brighton

    Co-Director

Panelists

  • Steph Douglas

    Don't Buy Her Flowers

    Founder

  • Vanessa Belleau

    High Fifteen

    Founder & Consultant

When

When

Thursday, November 9, 2023
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM UTC

Organizers

  • Lara Sheldrake

    Found & Flourish

    Director

  • Samantha Harland

    Startup Grind Brighton

    Co-Director

  • Lara Sheldrake

    Startup Grind Brighton

    Chapter Director

  • Samantha Harland

    Co-director

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