SOBER BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

Let's grow our businesses together, without the booze!

I've designed the programme that I wish I'd had when I was starting out in business, so that you can:

Grow in confidence

Meet like minded business owners

Learn a wide range of skills

and ask all the 'stupid' questions (pro tip - there are none)!

... all delivered by Sober Heroes.

JOIN US FOR QUARTER 2 (April, May & June 2024)

Sign up before midnight on Friday 22nd March and get quarterly membership for a one-off payment of £150 (usual price £200)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Everyone who joins is welcome to attend all the sessions.

On a rotating cycle, you'll hear about topics that broadly fall into the categories below.

Startup skills are perfect for those just setting out on their first entrepreneurial journey.

Business skills are for anyone who wants to create a profitable enterprise that works without you, freeing up time to do more of things that you love.

Network knowledge is aimed at businesses that are have established foundations and are ready to scale. We'll be drawing upon the expertise of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in our network to deliver this content.

Over a 12 month period, topics will include:

Startup Skills

Perfect for sole traders and those in the first 18 months of trading.

  • Preparing Priorities

  • Mindset Mastery

  • Year End Checklist

  • Creating a Marketing Strategy

  • Simplify with Systems

  • Cashflow Forecasting

  • Eliminating Imposter Syndrome

  • Automation Software

  • Using Linked In for Lead Generation

  • Accessing Local Grants

  • Outsourcing for Growth

  • SEO Basics

Business Skills

Learn how to structure your business so that it works without you.

  • Start with the end in mind

  • Systemise for Success

  • Lead Generation

  • Conversion

  • Test and Measure

  • USP

  • Default Diary

  • Break Even Forecasting

  • Time Consuming Tasks

  • Self Discipline, Self Care

  • Customer Service Standards

  • Client Aftercare

Network Knowledge

Perfect for businesses that are ready to scale, hear from experts in the network.

  • Supply Chain Showcase

  • Supermarket Secrets

  • Growing a Tik Tok Audience

  • Selling in to on trade and navigating RTM

  • Launching an App

  • Launching a Magazine

  • Growing a Podcast Audience

  • Marketing Mastery

  • GSCOP - what small suppliers should know

  • Raising Investment

  • Instagram for Small Businesses

  • Growing a Social Media Following of 50k

Over a 12 month period, topics will include:

Startup Skills

  • Preparing Priorities

  • Mindset Mastery

  • Year End Checklist

  • Creating a Marketing Strategy

  • Simplify with Systems

  • Cashflow Forecasting

  • Eliminating Imposter Syndrome

  • Automation Software

  • Using Linked In for Lead Generation

  • Accessing Local Grants

  • Outsourcing for Growth

  • SEO Basics

Business Skills

  • Start with the end in mind

  • Systemise for Success

  • Lead Generation

  • Conversion

  • Test and Measure

  • USP

  • Default Diary

  • Break Even Forecasting

  • Time Consuming Tasks

  • Self Discipline, Self Care

  • Customer Service Standards

  • Client Aftercare

Network Knowledge

  • Supply Chain Showcase

  • Supermarket Secrets

  • Growing a Tik Tok Audience

  • Selling in to on trade and navigating RTM

  • Launching an App

  • Launching a Magazine

  • Growing a Podcast Audience

  • Marketing Mastery

  • GSCOP - what small suppliers should know

  • Raising Investment

  • Instagram for Small Businesses

  • Growing a Social Media Following of 50k

WHAT ELSE DO YOU GET?

Included in the package you also get:

  • A top priority listing in the Sober Business Network Directory

  • Appear at the top of the list of search results in the directory

  • Ability to create multi-layer directory listings e.g. 2 businesses for one person or 2 people for one business

  • Exclusive discounts on our in-person event tickets

  • Access to an exclusive Business Community WhatsApp group, only for top tier members - you'll join one of our two new invitation only groups: (i) Startups or (ii) Ready to Scale

  • PLUS - access ALL the features and benefits of the lower tier directory listings

WHO WILL DELIVER EACH TOPIC?

Founder of the Sober Business Network, Janet Hadley, will be drawing upon her own knowledge and experience to deliver around 20% of the content, with the balance of 80% being made up of guest speakers and industry experts... some of whom are already part of the Sober Business Network!

Got a skill you'd like to share with the network?

Drop Janet an email at hello@choosesunrise.co.uk

All contributors will receive one month of FREE membership as a thank you!

Founder of the Sober Business Network, Janet Hadley, will be drawing upon her own knowledge and experience to deliver around 20% of the content, with the balance of 80% being made up of guest speakers and industry experts... some of whom are already part of the Sober Business Network!

Got a skill you'd like to share with the network?

Drop Janet an email at

hello@choosesunrise.co.uk

All contributors will receive one month of FREE membership as a thank you!

WHEN ARE THE SESSIONS?

We meet every Wednesday and the calendar month cycle is:

Week 1

Networking

6-7pm UK

1-2pm EST

Week 2

Startup Skills

5-6pm UK

12 - 1 EST

Week 3

Business Skills

5-6pm UK

12 - 1pm EST

Week 4

Network Knowledge

5-6pm UK

12 - 1pm EST

All the sessions will be recorded and stored in an online portal where you can watch on demand.

WHY WORK WITH JANET?

A Wealth of Experience

With over 25 years’ of experience in senior positions some of the UK’s largest organisations, managing budgets of over £1bn and leading large teams of buyers, Janet brings a wealth of commercial knowledge, management experience and business acumen.

A Leader with a Difference

What really makes Janet stand out, though, is the unusual blend of commercial edge with a very intuitive and nuanced approach to coaching. Janet has invested over £10k in self-development so that you don't have to. Janet has completed Janey Lee Grace's programme to become an accredited Sober Club coach, and worked with Beyond NLP to gain NLP practitioner, as well as business management training and senior level leadership programmes completed during her corporate career. More recently, Janet has successfully built a business from the ground up, without funding.

Janet has curated the best tools from this broad range of training and experience to put together this highly effective business growth programme.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO I HAVE TO BE SOBER?

Whether you're newly sober, been sober for years or just sober curious, everyone is welcome! We simply ask that you do not consume alcohol at the events and that you're not under the influence on arrival.

DOES MY BUSINESS HAVE TO BE SOBER RELATED?

Absolutely not! Of course, many of our members are in the alcohol free industries, but we welcome members form all types of businesses.

WHAT SIZE OF BUSINESS IS THIS SUITABLE FOR

This programme is perfect for sole traders and micro businesses that employ fewer than 9 people.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE ONE OF THE SESSIONS?

The Zoom sessions will of course be recorded, and you are welcome to send a delegate to the in-person event if you cannot be there yourself. To get the most out of the programme, we do of course recommend that you attend all the sessions live.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

The price is for 12 weeks of membership;.

DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOBER BUSINESS NETWORK?

Yes, this programme includes membership to the Sober Business Network.

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