Square Works Business Builders Open Day: Empowering Founders & Business Owners to Succeed

Join us at Square Works for a full day of insight, inspiration and connection, featuring expert talks and networking set in Bristol’s top workspace.

Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, startup or SME, this free open day is designed to give you practical ideas to help move your business forward, alongside meaningful opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

Enjoy complimentary co-working and full access to our award winning facilities all day.

If you’re looking for ideas, inspiration, and genuine connections, this day is for you.

👉 Click here to reserve your space today – tickets are limited and expected to fill quickly!

What to Expect

• Four expert-led talks on key aspects of growing and exiting a business
• Opportunities to network with other business owners and founders
• Breakfast and evening drinks included
• Complimentary co-working all day, including tea and coffee
• Guided tours of Square Works throughout the day
• A welcoming, professional and community-focused event

Each session is ticketed separately, so you can attend the parts of the day most relevant to you. Please ensure you select each talk you will be attending separately.

Agenda – Thursday 5th February

📍 Square Works, 17–19 Berkeley Square, Clifton, BS8 1HB

☕ 9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast Networking
Start the day with informal networking over breakfast and meet fellow business owners.

🏢 10:00 – 10:30 Group Tour of Square Works

Have a look at our award-winning spaces and see where you can work for the day.

🤖 10:30 – 11:30 Heather Baker – Business Growth, the AI Edition
Real AI strategies to grow faster, sell smarter, and scale sustainably.

🤝 11:30 – 12:30 John Harvey – Stop Selling and Start Networking with Intention
Learn how to build meaningful connections that actually drive growth.

🍽 12:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break
Enjoy 20% off lunch at The Square Club, our award-winning restaurant.

🏢 14:30 – 15:00 Group Tour of Square Works

Please meet in the reception of Square Works for the afternoon tour.

💡 15:00 – 16:00 Olly Reid – More Than Money: Redefining Success
A fresh perspective on what success really means for founders and leaders.

🚀 16:00 – 17:00 Johnny Palmer – Cleared for Takeoff: The Perfect Exit
Key considerations and lessons for planning a successful exit.

🍷 17:00 – 18:30 Evening Drinks & Networking
Wind down, continue conversations, and make new connections.

Complimentary co-working all day.

Each talk includes approximately 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A.

Tickets & Capacity

• Free to attend
• Each session requires a separate ticket
• Please register your interest in each talk when booking your ticket
• Limited to 25 attendees per talk

About Square Works

Square Works is a premium workspace and private members club designed for ambitious professionals who value flexibility, community and productivity. Tours will be running throughout the day for anyone curious to see the space.

Please note: Whilst the talks are free and open to all, the complimentary day of co-working is open only to attendees without a current Square Works membership.

👉 Click here to reserve your space today – tickets are limited and expected to fill quickly!