12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 9 - Fully Booked
2025-04-02 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Fareham
Anna Bravington, Innovation Director at FIC, is running a 12-week marketing course – and it’s free for FIC customers!
The course is perfect for founders and those that are new to marketing.
Anna will take you through the process from setting up everything you need before you start marketing, all the way through to running successful campaigns.
This course is designed to bring better performance for your marketing, and also help make it easier and more efficient.
Below is a summary of what you can expect during the 12 weeks.

Weeks 1-3 are ‘First Things First’ covering the topics ‘Setting Company Mission, Vision, and Goals’, ‘Market and Customer Research’ and ‘Aligning Business and Marketing Goals’.
Weeks 4-6 will cover ‘Marketing Foundations’ and will teach you about ‘Understanding Marketing Channels’, ‘Branding and Positioning’ and ‘Building Your Marketing Funnel’.
Weeks 7-9 ‘Content is the Key’ with the themes ‘Creating Content Pillars’, ‘Developing a Content Calendar’ and ‘Creating a Pillar Piece of Content’.
Weeks 10-12 will round things off with ‘Planning and Measuring’ and will cover ‘Creating a Simple Marketing Plan’, ‘Pulling It All Together’ and ‘Measuring and Optimising Performance’.

Proving popular among the current attendees, the 12-week marketing course is now fully booked for 2025. If you would like to register your interest in potential future courses please email abravington@oxin.co.uk

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-04-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham
On Tuesday 8th of April, Beverley Poole’s Boardroom Business returns to Fareham Innovation centre for another great session of networking, collaboration, and skills support for your business. Meet other local business owners and learn about important business topics.
Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

FIC Easter Egg Hunt - Internal Customer Event
2025-04-17 | Fareham
On Thursday 17th of April 2025 we will be hosting our annual Easter egg hunt for our customers.

12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 10 - Fully Booked
2025-04-23 09:30 - 13:00 | Fareham

Growth Workshop: Sales Funnel Accelerator to Expedite Growth, Reduce Cost and Drive Success - RESCHEDULED
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Join us at Fareham Innovation Centre on 24th April 2025, from 10am to 12pm, where Dr Shah Siddiqui and Chris Silverwood will be hosting this informative Sales Funnel Accelerator – a two-hour workshop that will help you fine-tune your sales funnel, convert customers, and save money.
Free for FIC customers, this workshop is for SMEs, entrepreneurs, salespeople, and marketers who are looking to expand their sales pipeline and automate their workflow using advanced technologies such as AI.
What You’ll Learn:

Know your business & develop strategy: Learn how to conduct market research, competitor analysis, and come up with a sustainable business model.
Sales Funnel Design & Social Selling: Learn how to optimise a funnel to enhance customer targeting, engagement and conversions. Create go-to-market strategies, and LinkedIn automation and AI integration.
Lead Magnets, Books & Workshop Development: Learn how to develop lead magnets and arrange workshops to get the best customer, and share information through our effective Cold email and CRM integration.
AI & Tech Integration: Develop AI tools such as chatbots and marketing automations to increase your business productivity and customer service.
SEO & Content Marketing Integration: Learn to rank well in the search engines by understanding keywords, writing content and optimizing your SEO.
Qualifying & closing sales: Learn how to lead, negotiate, and close sales in order to build sustainable customer relationships.
After-Sales Service: Learn to maintain and extend customer relationships through strong follow-up, support, and retention procedures.

What You’ll Get:
Participants will walk away from the session having gained a clearer view of how to optimise their sales funnel, increase lead generation and convert more customers. And you’ll gain resources, templates, and learnings to implement in your business today, to drive greater profitability, better customer satisfaction, and simplify the entire sales cycle.

To book your place please follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sales-funnel-accelerator-to-expedite-growth-reduce-cost-and-drive-success-tickets-1270772257029

12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 11 - Fully Booked
2025-04-30 09:30 - 13:00 | Fareham

12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 12- Fully Booked
2025-05-07 09:30 - 13:00 | Fareham

The Client Door-Opener Workshop
2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
The Client Door-Opener Workshop: How to Get in Front of Decision-Makers & Land Bigger Deals with Personalized Letters
If your cold emails and LinkedIn messages are going unanswered, you’re not alone. Decision-makers are overwhelmed with digital noise, making it harder than ever to stand out.
But what if there was a proven strategy to cut through the noise and get their attention?
The Dream 100 Strategy
Chet Holmes, a top sales and marketing expert, built his career on one core principle: instead of chasing every possible client, focus on your BEST 100.
Rather than spreading yourself thin, you identify and pursue the highest-value opportunities—the clients that can truly move the needle for your business.
At This Workshop, You’ll Walk Away With:

A full breakdown of the Dream 100 strategy—why focusing on ideal buyers is the most profitable approach
Your custom one-page Dream 100 implementation plan
AI prompts to write personalized letters in 30 minutes or less

Meet Your Host – Michael Gordeev:
With over 20 years of experience working with global brands and helping start-ups and SMEs scale, Michael specializes in turning business challenges into growth opportunities.
Workshop Details:

Date: 14th May, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Fareham Innovation Centre

Seats are limited to just 25 participants, so book your FREE ticket now! The Client Door-Opener Workshop Tickets, Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Barclays Eagle Labs Clinic
2025-05-20 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Are you a small or medium-sized business looking for in-person business support but not sure where to start?
We’re bringing back Barclays Eagle Labs for another brilliant business clinic.
This is a completely open and informal event where you can drop in, grab a coffee, and chat with experts about funding, investments, growth, industry specialists, and more – all in partnership with Fareham Borough Council and Barclays Eagle Lab.
Find them at Fareham Innovation Centre in the Main Kitchen and in Seafox on Tuesday 20th May.

Fareham Business Breakfast - SOLD OUT
2025-05-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
✅ Fareham Business Breakfast
✅ Featuring guest speakers from Barclays Eagle Labs to help us all better understand the grants and funding landscape
✅ Plus a special announcement from Fareham Borough Council in partnership with Fareport Training – more details coming soon…
✅ Breakfast and networking time included
✅ Tuesday 20 May 2025
✅ 9:30-11:30
✅ Fareham Innovation Centre
✅ Barclays Eagle Labs will remain on-site for the rest of the day with their drop-in business clinic
✅ Lots of free parking
✅ Attendance is free but spaces are limited so book early to guarantee your place using the link below:
Fareham Business Breakfast Tickets, Tue, May 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

National Biscuit Day - FIC Customers Only
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
29 May, 1pm | Main Kitchen
Please join us in the main kitchen on Thursday 29th of May to celebrate National Biscuit Day, with a selection of biscuits to enjoy as a post lunch snack, or to squirrel away for your afternoon tea break.

Google Digital Garage
2025-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Google is coming to Fareham Innovation Centre!
Join Google at Fareham Innovation Centre on Friday 30th of May for free workshops and mentoring sessions.
Google Digital Garage trainers will be available to help you grow your business online and find new customers.
What to expect on the day:
Varied sessions will be running all day, alongside interactive networking opportunities. You can also book private mentoring sessions with Google digital trainers throughout the day to focus on personal goals for your business growth.
You will leave the event empowered with a clear understanding of AI, new digital skills and how to implement these methods to help your business thrive.
Free lunch will be available.
Please sign up for your FREE ticket here:
Google Digital Garage: Gosport Tickets, Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-06-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham
Another great session coming up filled with networking, collaboration and skills support for your business. The guest speaker this session will be Sarina Mann (communication keynote speaker, coach, consultant and trainer). As an FIC business you can attend for free, a rare opportunity that you should take advantage of, as events with Sarina don’t usually offer any free places.
A quote from Sarina:
“I specialise in supporting leaders and teams to communicate more effectively by helping them create a culture of communication. This is based on the three key communication pillars: presentation skills, on-camera presentation skills and giving and receiving feedback.”

Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

Hampshire County Council - Employer Information Sessions (Internal Customer Event)
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham
On Wednesday 11th of June, Hampshire County Council will be back at Fareham Innovation Centre from 10am-12pm, with a stand in the main kitchen area. They can share a wealth of information on how they can help employers, from training to support.
No need to sign up, just drop-in on the day!

Workshop - Every big opportunity starts with a little conversation.
2025-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Let’s be honest – networking isn’t always easy.
It can feel unnatural, uncomfortable, or like you’re fumbling your way through conversations.
Many business owners avoid it altogether, not because they don’t want to grow their business, but because they’re not sure what to say, how to say it, or how to turn a quick chat into something meaningful.
Worried you’ll say the wrong thing? Unsure how to introduce yourself without sounding too salesy or too vague? You’re not alone.
This workshop is here to change that.
What if you could turn those awkward introductions into genuine connections that lead to real business?
In this hands-on workshop, bestselling author and networking expert Stefan Thomas will show you exactly how.
You’ll leave with:

The confidence to walk into any room (virtual or in-person) and start meaningful conversations
A 60-second networking introduction that feels natural and gets results (crafted with us on the day)
A clear follow-up plan to turn chats into clients
Simple strategies for using social media to keep the conversation going and boost your networking results

Whether you’re new to networking or want to sharpen your skills, this session will give you practical tools, real confidence, and immediate actions you can take to grow your business.
Sign up for your free ticket now:
Every big opportunity starts with a little conversation Tickets, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Hampshire Growth Club - FULLY BOOKED
2025-06-19 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Thursday 19th June, Hampshire Growth Hub will be on-site at Fareham Innovation centre, offering drop-in sessions throughout the day to help you grow your business.
🌟 Fareham Growth Clinic Returns: Supercharge Your Business Success! 🌟
Following the success of our Fareham Growth Clinic in March, Hampshire Growth Hub will be back at Fareham Innovation Centre to help you boost your business!
📅 Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
📍 Location: Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9FU
🅿️ Parking: Free onsite parking – please register your car at reception.
Working in partnership with Fareham Borough Council, Senior Growth Champion Roya C. will be available for one-on-one meetings to assist businesses looking to overcome challenges and grow. Whether it’s boosting sales, attracting more customers, or getting funding ready, Roya will be there to help. Roya offers a wealth of experience in developing and delivering start-up and scale-up programmes and has successfully supported over 400 high-growth businesses in the past five years.

The Cookhouse Street Food - Loaded Fries (Internal Customer Event)
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Fareham
Please join us outside the main kitchen, on Tuesday 24th June between 12:30-14:30, where The Cookhouse Street Food will be serving up some delicious loaded fries!
Numbers are limited, so please collect a voucher from the FIC team when you arrive at the main kitchen for the event.

DSEZ Business Network Event
2025-06-26 02:00 - 16:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Thursday 26th June, at Fareham Innovation Centre, there will be an information event about the Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus, where you can find out up to date news and information about things happening in the enterprise zone, and meet and network with other local businesses.
The event is aimed predominantly at DSEZ resident businesses, but the invite is open to all other interested parties, to raise the profile of the site and encourage new visitors to the area.
This session will have speakers on marketing a STEM business, skills and training and the new manufacturing grant scheme ‘Made Smarter’.
Follow the link to sign up for your free place: Daedalus Solent Enterprise Zone Business Network Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-07-08 09:30 - 23:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Another great session coming up filled with networking, collaboration and skills support for your business.
Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

Strawberries and Cream - Internal Customer Event
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Fareham
It’s Wimbledon season again, and we all know what that means – Strawberries and Cream! Please join us in the main kitchen, at 2pm, on Wednesday 9th July for this classic summer treat!

Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next - POSTPONED
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham
As business owners, it can be a challenge to find time to stop, move into strategic headspace and think about your future growth plans.
This high-impact complementary session is designed exclusively for busy business owners ready to step back, reflect, and reconnect with the bigger picture.
Whether you’re scaling your team, attracting ideal clients, considering how to re-energise your purpose, or preparing for a new phase of growth — this is your chance to get intentional.
What You’ll Experience:

Clarify your core business purpose
Craft a compelling story that resonates with clients
Identify what truly sets you apart in the market
Shift your mindset for potential new opportunities and growth
Walk away with a focused action plan for momentum

This is for you if:
· You’re so busy and growing fast but want clarity to scale smart
· You need space to think, recharge and realign
· You want fresh insight, energy and accountability

Let’s step into your next level — with clarity, focus and direction.
Sign up for your free place here:
Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next Tickets, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Ice Cream Truck Visit - Internal Customer Event
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Fareham
We invite our customers to join us on Wednesday 6th August at 1pm outside the doors to the main kitchen for a summer treat!
Your choice between a 99 or an ice lolly – which will you pick?

Beverley Poole's Boardroom Business
2025-09-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Another great session coming up – filled with networking, collaboration and skills support for your business.
Free For FIC businesses, email to sign up: hello@aspire4business.com

Hampshire Growth Hub - Fareham Growth Clinic
2025-09-11 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
🌟 Ready to Accelerate Your Business Growth? Join Hampshire Growth Hub at the Fareham Growth Clinic! 🌟
Hampshire Growth Hub will be back at Fareham Innovation Centre for another round of one-to-one business support sessions – tailored to help Fareham-based SMEs overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities.
Held in partnership with Fareham Borough Council, this free clinic offers expert guidance from Senior Growth Champion Roya C., who has helped over 400 high-growth businesses scale successfully in the past five years.
Whether you’re looking to attract more customers, boost sales, or get funding-ready – Roya’s here to help.
💡 Why Attend?
✅ Receive tailored, practical solutions for your business needs
✅ Develop clear action plans to achieve your growth goals
✅ Gain insights from a proven business growth expert
📅 Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
📍 Location: Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9FU
🅿️ Free onsite parking – register your car at reception
📧 Book your free confidential one-to-one session: by emailing eleanor.porter@hants.gov.uk
Let’s turn your business goals into action! 🚀

Life Effect Chiropractic - Free Wellness Talk (Internal Customer Event)
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Fareham
Life Effect Chiropractic will be giving a free wellness talk, ‘Simple Tips for Less Stress and More Focus.’, on Thursday 11th September at 2pm.
The talk will be held in The Bridge and will be: ‘A fun, myth-busting talk on posture, stress, and simple strategies for better focus and energy. The chance to hit reset on your body and brain – while staying productive’
There will also be the opportunity to get a free 1:1 posture and alignment check, with personalised advice you can use straight away.

Verve HR : Drop In Sessions
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Emma from Verve HR will be here at Fareham Innovation Centre for a HR Drop In Session on the 18th September between 10am and 12pm.
She brings with her 7 years’ of HR experience, and is passionate about supporting employees and businesses.
No problem is too small, she can give advice on contracts, policies and handbooks, to more complex problems like performance issues with an employee, or a grievance you’re not sure how to tackle.

Pelican Business Insurance and Talk to Tom Financial Services
2025-09-23 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 23rd September Claire Crowson, from Pelican Business Insurance, will be here to answer your business insurance questions, while Tom O’Malley, from Talk to Tom Financial Services will be on hand to offer advice to Business owners on how to protect their business, and families, with tax efficient protection advice. Both Tom and Claire will be based in our main kitchen area, please come along and find out how their services might benefit you!
Please Read Below to find out a little more about Pelican Insurance and Talk to Tom Financial Services:
Pelican Business Insurance is a local, independent broker specialising in tailored business cover. From public and employers’ liability to professional indemnity, fleet, property, office, and cyber insurance, we provide the full suite of protection businesses need. Claire is an experienced insurance professional with 30 years’ in the industry who helps businesses stay protected with clear, friendly advice and takes the hassle out of arranging insurance, allowing you to focus on running your business.
Talk to Tom Financial services offer a common sense approach to life insurance and protection. Their main focus is to provide expert advice to Business owners on how to protect their Business and families with tax efficient protection advice. If you are a company director, pay for your life cover from your personal account, or want to save money on corporation and income tax, they can help you with a tax efficient relevant life plan.

Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
As business owners, it can be a challenge to find time to stop, move into strategic headspace and think about your future growth plans.
This high-impact complementary session is designed exclusively for busy business owners ready to step back, reflect, and reconnect with the bigger picture.
Whether you’re scaling your team, attracting ideal clients, considering how to re-energise your purpose, or preparing for a new phase of growth — this is your chance to get intentional.
What You’ll Experience:

Clarify your core business purpose
Craft a compelling story that resonates with clients
Identify what truly sets you apart in the market
Shift your mindset for potential new opportunities and growth
Walk away with a focused action plan for momentum

This is for you if:
· You’re so busy and growing fast but want clarity to scale smart
· You need space to think, recharge and realign
· You want fresh insight, energy and accountability

Let’s step into your next level — with clarity, focus and direction.
Sign up for your free place here:
Beyond the Busy: Clarity, Purpose & Momentum for What’s Next Tickets, Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Charity Bake Sale
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Fareham
On Thursday 25th September at 11am we will be hosting a bake sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in the Main Kitchen.
We know this is an important cause to many of you, and we invite anyone that would like to, to bake something for the sale – or simply come along and make a donation in exchange for a tasty treat!
We hope to see you all there! Let’s raise a good amount for this fantastic charity.

Green Energy Live 2: Powering Business with Renewables & PPAs
2025-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
SA Energy welcome you to join them for an inspiring in-person event all about sustainable energy – proudly brought to you in partnership with Fareham Borough Council.
This year they will be spotlighting renewables and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for commercial and small businesses looking to reduce costs and carbon at scale. There will be the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, including the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Solent Architecture, and the chance to network with like-minded professionals, explore cutting-edge tech, and be part of the region’s drive toward a more sustainable tomorrow.
As an added bonus, lunch will be included!
Don’t miss out, sign up for your free place today!
Green Energy Live 2: Powering Business with Renewables & PPAs Tickets, Thu 16 Oct 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
