Ready, set, launch: Essential digital tools to grow your new business

In this business.connected workshop in partnership with Vodafone Business, we’re excited to bring you a practical and empowering session designed to help you get your business off to a strong digital start.

Whether your entrepreneurship is just beginning or you're looking to strengthen your online presence, this workshop will guide you through the essential digital tools and strategies needed to launch and grow a successful business in today’s connected world.

Led by our expert speaker Nick Binza, the session will cover everything from building your online presence to choosing the right digital tools and setting up foundational systems like websites, payments and CRM platforms.

You'll also learn the basics of digital marketing and how to automate key business functions to save time and money. Plus, we’ll cover the critical topic of getting your cyber security right from the very beginning, so your business stays protected as it grows.

Nick is the founder of Purpose Digital and former head of e-commerce and marketing at Mous, where he scaled the business from £1 million to £17 million turnover in just three years. At Purpose Digital, he helps start-ups and growing brands accelerate their e-commerce – whether that’s landing their first sale or reaching £10 million in revenue. His team recently helped Pot Gang triple their revenue to over £2 million and works with a range of D2C and B2B brands, delivering practical, results-driven digital growth.

With business.connected, get support on the technologies and digital business areas that can help you and your business work smarter. Grow online with expert guidance, peer insights, digital skills training and smart connectivity solutions.

Key takeaways from this session

• Choosing the right digital tools: Learn how to select essential platforms for your business, including website builders, payment processors and CRM systems.
• Building your online presence: Get practical advice on creating a strong, consistent brand across your website and social media channels.
• Digital marketing fundamentals: Gain a solid introduction to SEO, email marketing and social media – so you can start attracting and engaging your ideal customers.
• Essential automation tools: Discover time-saving technology that can help you streamline your operations, manage tasks more efficiently and lessen your manual workload.
• Cyber-security basics: Understand the key steps to take to protect your business and customer data from day one.

Important details about the workshop

• During the webinar, you'll also have the chance to ask Nick any questions.
• The session lasts two hours. By signing up, you'll also receive extra resources to support your learning.
• Each workshop is designed to deliver practical, hands-on advice for SMEs. You’ll leave the session knowing how to implement specific strategies.

This webinar is part of a series for business.connected. Check out the other events, including more online workshops and business bootcamps held in-person across different regions of the UK.

About business.connected

The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital and adopt new technology.

The programme is supported by Vodafone Business. For more information, visit the business.connected support hub.