Explore our upcoming Cultivate Business workshops with Gill Smith.
Sow Workshop - Find Your Fastest Route to Growth
Ready to move your business forward but not sure where to start? In this focused workshop, you’ll explore quick, practical ways to grow - from refining what you already do to spotting new opportunities. Expect a burst of fresh ideas, real-time reflection, and a simple 30-day action plan to turn your best growth option into action.
What you will learn
• The main ways small businesses can grow - and what they mean in practice
• How to spot quick wins that build momentum
• Where growth opportunities might already exist in your business
• How to keep growth realistic and manageable.
At the end of the workshop you will go away with a 30-day action plan defined and ready to implement.
Book today
Our next workshop date is Wednesday 21 January 2026, 10.00 am - 11.30 am.
Book your place on our online shop here.
This workshop is fully funded.
Feed Workshop - Shape Your Strategy for Growth
You’re ready to grow - now it’s time to decide how. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dig into the different routes to scale your business, from refining your core offer to creating new income streams. You’ll explore what fits your goals, capacity and market, then design a focused 30-day action plan to make it happen. Expect clear thinking, practical tools, and confident next steps.
What you will learn
• The key growth routes available and how they fit different business models
• How to align growth choices with your goals and capacity
• How to turn services into scalable, repeatable offers
• How diversification or new markets can strengthen your business
And you’ll go away with a focused 30-day action plan to put your growth strategy into practice.
Book today
Our next workshop date is Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.
Booking will open shortly.
This workshop is £90 + VAT.
A 20% RAU student discount is available to a limited number of students.
Grow Workshop - Design and Drive Your Growth Plan
This intensive, action-led workshop is all about turning ambition into progress. You’ll map out your options for growth, assess capacity and risks, and shape a plan that fits your strengths and market opportunities. Together with your workshop leader, you'll turn ideas into structure, creating a detailed 30-day plan ready for implementation. Leave with focus, direction and the confidence to drive sustainable, scalable growth - on your terms.
What you will learn
• How to assess multiple growth routes and choose the right one for your goals
• How to design scalable, sustainable models that fit your resources
• Practical tools to evaluate risk, capacity and seasonality
• How to turn strategy into consistent, measurable action
And you’ll come away with a 90-day strategic plan along with a detailed 30-day implementation plan to drive your next phase of growth.
Book today
Our next workshop date is Wednesday 25 February 2026, 9.30 am - 2.30 pm.
Booking will open shortly.
This workshop is £150 + VAT.
A 20% RAU student discount is available to a limited number of students.
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