SMALL BUSINESS TALKS AUTUMN

One Warwick Park Hotel, Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells

6.30pm Welcome Drinks, 7pm Talks.  Wednesday 15th October.

Join us for Small Business Talks - our inspiring and practical event series exclusively for the TN card business community. It's a chance to connect with fellow local business owners, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from experts in our professional services directory. Each quarter, we bring you four short, focused talks covering essential topics like marketing, sales strategy, financial planning and business growth – all tailored to the needs of small, independent businesses.

This Autumn’s speakers:

Laura Hearn, Flip It: Telling your story to sell your business. Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do, in business and in life. Former BBC journalist and host of the Flip It Podcast, Laura explores how the stories we tell about ourselves can unlock clarity, connection and confidence. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change or finding your voice, Laura reveals how story shapes what we believe is possible and how we can use it as a tool for meaning, momentum and real human connection.

Sandhya Iyer, HR Dept: People Power: How to Build and Keep the Right Team. Sandhya will share her expertise on one of the biggest challenges facing local businesses today: recruiting and retaining the right people. With years of hands-on HR experience, Sandhya will guide us through the most common hiring pitfalls to avoid and offer smart, actionable strategies to help you build a loyal, motivated team. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or growing an established team, this is a must-attend session packed with real-world advice to help your business thrive.

Nick Brandon, tecwork: Cyber security - Best practices & advanced protection for SMEs. Nick will provide a practical session on how we as small to medium-sized businesses can strengthen our defences against growing cyber threats.  He will outline the essential cybersecurity practices every business should have in place, before sharing the advanced measures Tecwork recommends to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks.  As cybercrime evolves, protecting our businesses is more critical than ever. This talk is a must for owners and managers who want clear, actionable advice to stay safe in a high-risk digital world.

4. Arabella Paul, The Divorce Survival Coach: Supporting your staff through divorce. When an employee goes through a separation or divorce, the emotional toll can quietly impact their performance, focus, and well-being at work. Arabella will equip us with the tools to offer meaningful support without crossing professional boundaries. You’ll learn how to recognize the hidden signs of distress, respond with empathy, adjust expectations appropriately, and create a work environment where staff feel supported - not scrutinized - during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

Visit The Brasserie at One Warwick Park before our talks, where TN members enjoy 20% off food and drinks.