UP START
Sales & Marketing Bootcamp
Win more of the right customers with clearer messaging and a marketing plan that actually works for your business.
- Next date: Thursday 29, October, 2026
- In person in Croydon
- Priority review for free 1:1 mentoring
Bootcamp Price
£27 incl. VAT
This accessible price is made possible through UP support and volunteer expert contributions.
- Only 4 places remaining
Advance booking required
Why this Sales & Marketing Bootcamp
Selling and marketing can feel harder than they should. You know your business has value, but it is not always easy to explain what makes it different, attract the right people or turn interest into real opportunities. This bootcamp is designed to help you get clearer, feel more confident and take practical action you can apply straight away.
You are putting in the work, but not seeing steady demand from the right customers.
It is hard to explain your offer clearly and show why people should choose you.
Your marketing feels reactive, and your sales still rely too much on guesswork.
What you'll leave with
You will leave with clearer thinking, stronger foundations and practical next steps you can use in your business straight away.
Clearer messaging
A clearer way to explain what you do and why it matters.
Stronger positioning
A better understanding of how to stand out and attract the right customers.
Practical marketing actions
Simple ways to promote your business with more focus and less guesswork.
More confidence to sell
More confidence to speak about your offer and follow up real opportunities.
What's covered
This bootcamp gives you practical support across the sales and marketing areas that matter most when you are trying to grow a business with limited time, budget and headspace.
A sales process you can use
Learn how to feel more comfortable with selling and build a sales approach that feels practical and natural.
Clearer features and benefits
Get clearer on what you offer, the problem you solve and how to explain the value to potential customers.
Marketing on a realistic budget
Explore simple ways to market your business more effectively without needing a big budget or a complicated plan.
Your USP and elevator pitch
Strengthen how you position your business and talk about it with more clarity, confidence and consistency.
Word of mouth that works harder
Understand how to make the most of referrals and reputation, still some of the most valuable tools for growing a business.
Networking with more confidence
Learn practical networking techniques to help you make stronger connections and turn conversations into opportunities.
Meet your speakers
Learn from experienced professionals in sales, visibility and branding, each bringing practical insight you can apply directly to your business.
Jerry Meldrum
Sales Expert
Sales expert helping businesses build confidence and consistency in how they sell.
Trish Nickols
Brand Specialist
Brand specialist helping emerging businesses present themselves with more clarity and authenticity.
Simon Cripps
Smart Cow Marketing CEO
Bringing practical marketing insight to help founders connect financial goals with clearer commercial action and business growth.
Accessible pricing
Bootcamp Price
£27
incl. VAT
This accessible price is made possible through support from UP and the contribution of volunteer experts, helping more local founders and small businesses access high-quality business support.
- Only 4 places remaining
Advance booking required
Practical details
Next date
Thursday 29, October, 2026
Time
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location - View On Map
UP Business Centre, Croydon
Format
In-person bootcamp
Frequently asked questions
Is this bootcamp right for me?
This bootcamp is designed for early-stage business owners who want to get clearer on how to market their business, communicate their value and win more of the right customers. It is especially useful if your sales feel inconsistent, your messaging feels unclear or your marketing feels reactive.
Do I need to be an expert in sales or marketing already?
No. The bootcamp is designed to be practical and accessible, whether you are just getting started or want to strengthen the foundations you already have in place.
Will this be too basic if I have already started my business?
Not at all. The focus is on helping you sharpen how you position your business, talk about your offer and take more confident action. Even if you are already trading, the bootcamp can help you get clearer and more consistent.
How practical is the bootcamp?
Very practical. The sessions are designed to help you apply what you learn straight away, so you leave with clearer messaging, stronger foundations and actions you can use in your business.
What makes this different from free online advice?
This bootcamp brings practical guidance into one focused day, with expert input, structured learning and follow-up support. Instead of piecing things together on your own, you get a clearer path and space to work on your business in a more joined-up way.
How does the free mentoring benefit work after the bootcamp?
Bootcamp attendees can apply for priority review for free One to One Business Mentoring. Attendance at the bootcamp does not guarantee a mentoring place. If your application is accepted and a suitable mentoring match is available, the usual £27 admin and programme set-up fee will be waived. Mentoring places are offered subject to fit and mentor availability.
Why is the bootcamp priced at £27?
UP is committed to making high-quality business support more accessible. The £27 price is made possible through support from UP and the contribution of volunteer experts.
Will I leave with something I can actually use?
Yes. The aim is that you leave with clearer messaging, stronger positioning and practical next steps you can use straight away in your business.
What do I need to bring on day one?
Bring your laptop and any personal work equipment you need. Your office is furnished and ready to use.
Are places limited?
Yes. There are only 15 places available so participants can benefit from a better learning experience and more meaningful follow-up support.
Ready to win more of the right customers?
Book your place on the Sales & Marketing Bootcamp and leave with clearer messaging, a stronger plan and more confidence to market your business.
£27 incl. VAT, plus priority review for free mentoring applications.
- Only 4 places remaining