Diagnostic Business Surgeries

Unlock expert one-to-one guidance to drive your business forward

Do you run a business and need practical advice on how to grow?

Are you unsure where to focus your time, or what support is available to help you take the next step?

The Diagnostic Business Surgeries provide free, confidential 1-2-1 sessions designed to help founders and small business owners identify opportunities, overcome challenges and access the right support for their stage of growth.

Each session offers tailored guidance from experienced business advisors to help you strengthen your operations, finances and long-term strategy.

We actively encourage women, marginalised genders, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, young people, senior citizens and people with disabilities to apply.

Appointments for Diagnostic Business Surgeries are now available!

If you’re ready to understand what your business needs to grow, now’s the perfect time to book a session. Our advisors will help you identify key priorities and connect you with trusted support networks.

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Diagnostic Business Surgeries

WHO ARE THE DIAGNOSTIC BUSINESS SURGERIES FOR?

The Diagnostic Business Surgery is for anyone who wants to take an honest look at their business and get practical, actionable support. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, helping you gain a clear sense of direction and confidence in your next steps.

These sessions are ideal for:

✓ Entrepreneurs who want guidance on how to grow or strengthen their business model

✓ Start-up founders developing new ideas and seeking clarity on priorities and strategy

✓ Small business owners looking for focused advice on day-to-day challenges or long-term planning

Diagnostic Business Surgeries

What You’ll Gain


Whether you’re exploring a new idea, refining your plans or navigating the everyday challenges of running a business, the Diagnostic Business Surgeries are designed to help you take meaningful steps forward. Together, you’ll identify opportunities, tackle obstacles and build a clear, practical plan for progress. Each session is focused on giving you clarity, confidence and the right tools to strengthen your business and move toward your goals.

Personalised guidance

Get one-to-one advice from experienced business professionals who understand your challenges and can help you plan your next steps with confidence.

Identify opportunities

Use your session to explore what’s working, what’s not, and where new opportunities may lie – whether that’s in your operations, marketing, finances or leadership.

Build clarity and direction

Walk away with a clear action plan and practical recommendations that you can apply immediately.

Are you ready to take your business further? Bookings are now open for our Diagnostic Business Surgeries – focused one-to-one sessions designed to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the clarity and direction they need to grow.

By booking a session, you’ll gain access to expert guidance, personalised feedback and practical advice you can put into action right away. Each meeting is designed to help you understand your business from a fresh perspective and identify clear next steps for progress.

Please note we can only offer this service to people who live or work in the borough of Southwark. You will need to enter your postcode in order to book a surgery.

PROGRAMMES

Southwark Pioneers Fund: Launchpad

The programme includes the following activities; please click on each activity for more information:

Launchpad
Open Day

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Launchpad
1-on-1

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Launchpad Networking Events

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Basic Business Skills – Seminars

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Basic Business Skills – Webinars

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Basic Business Skills – Masterclasses

Coming Soon!

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