Entrepreneurial spirit in Dorset is well and truly alive — and we’re here to help it grow.
Whether you’re considering starting a business or are in your first three years of trading, this event is designed to help you learn, stay motivated and connect with people who can genuinely support you.
The workshop is perfect for anyone exploring a new business idea, founders in their early years of trading, and people looking to build meaningful connections.
Alongside breakfast, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly room of like-minded founders who understand the challenges and opportunities of those first crucial years.
You’ll also hear directly from business owners and advisors who have successfully navigated their first three years of trading — what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they wish they’d known sooner.
Expect insights into sources of finance, local business networks and much more.
We’d love to see you there.
Book your place here
Our Guest Speakers
Joe Hayes, Founder at Kindful Creative
Joe is the founder of Kindful Creative, a content-led marketing agency built on the belief that brands shouldn’t be ignored. He helps ambitious businesses grow by combining creativity, storytelling, and smart marketing strategy to build brands that stand out and connect.
Through Kindful Creative, Joe delivers social media strategy and management, paid and organic growth campaigns, SEO and digital marketing support, and end-to-end content production — helping brands with a growth mindset create marketing that makes a real impact.
Adam Thompson, Co-Founder at Photo Experience.
Adam has over 15 years’ leadership experience across tourism, visitor attractions, and event photography. As UK Director and Co-Owner of Photo Experience, he works with some of the UK’s most iconic attractions, theme parks, and live events to create unforgettable guest experiences while unlocking new revenue through bespoke photography solutions.
His expertise spans both commercial strategy and creative delivery, including leading large-scale photography teams, developing innovative product and upsell strategies, optimising operations for quality and profitability, and building long-term partnerships with attraction operators and event organisers.
Natalie Furness, Founder at RevOps Automated
Natalie is the Founder and CEO of RevOps Automated, where she helps B2B businesses improve the buying experience and drive sustainable revenue growth through Revenue Operations. She specialises in aligning marketing, sales and customer service teams to create efficient, data-driven operations that scale.
With a background in healthcare informatics and science, Natalie brings a strong foundation in data management and system design to her work. Based in Bournemouth, she is known for her innovative approach to Revenue Operations consulting and HubSpot optimisation, helping organisations streamline processes, improve performance, and unlock operational clarity.