Synergy Business Academy

What is the Synergy Business Academy?

The Synergy Business Academy is our dedicated online space, where local businesspeople can find support, share knowledge, and access practical solutions to everyday challenges. Hosted through our Facebook group, it’s designed to be an extension of our networking events, relaxed, collaborative, and full of opportunities to learn from others in the community.

Businesses can look forward to regular live training sessions and access to recorded content created by Synergy Networking members. Whether it’s advice on marketing, finance, or simply overcoming day-to-day hurdles, there will always be someone on hand to help. It’s a place to ask questions, swap tips, and learn together.

Catch up on the Latest Member Presentations

James Haskins – The Power of Instagram

How to use Instagram as a portfolio for your business (which includes what content to post, how your feed should look & bringing your personality out.

YOU will go away with

How to use Instagram properly for their business & not making it a personal page, content ideas, how their business grid should look & how they could get potential work from Instagram.

Linda Cloke – Mastering your Networking Skills

Networking is building genuine relationships, providing value, and actively engaging with others to expand your professional circle.

We’ll explore how to cultivate valuable connections, communicate effectively, leverage your network for career advancement and personal growth.

Find resources to help you.

Chris Henry – Scroll-Stopping Photos Using Your Mobile Phone

What you will learn.

It really is true that you don’t need expensive kit to take stunning photos! Fancy cameras and big lenses aren’t everything: the real skill is knowing how to use what’s in your pocket.

Join Chris from Chris Henry Photography for a practical training session on getting the very best out of your mobile’s camera. From understanding your gear to framing and lighting, you’ll learn how to impress friends and prospects alike with stand-out images that you’ll be proud to show off.

What you will be taking away from the training.
  • A familiarisation with your camera’s basic settings – know what your gear can and can’t do.
  • The ability to frame your subject perfectly so they are always at the forefront of your image.
  • An understanding of how to manipulate light for flattering shots.
  • Posing tips for you and others to ensure they’re shown at their best.
  • n.b. Chris will be demonstrating on an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Everything except the basic camera settings will apply to any/all phones, and most phones have very similar settings to one of these two phones.

Sandhya Iver – HR Management essentials for business leaders and Managers.

  • How will the Employment Rights Bill 2025 affect the small business employer?
  • What can SME employers do to combat these changes?
  • What are the common pitfalls of recruitment and managing a new starter?
  • What is the secret to a good retention strategy?
  • Do you have a robust contingency plan which does not break the bank, when things with staff do not go to plan?

Why Become a Member of Synergy Networking Events?

Our networking events across Kent are designed to alleviate the challenges that make business owners normally avoid networking events by promoting the below.

  • No public speaking
  • No interrupting conversations
  • No getting stuck with the same people at every event
  • An attentive, fully focused small group of listeners
  • Structured table moves to maximise the number of people you meet
  • The choice to work with your competitors or lock them out of your club
  • Discounted event tickets
  • Ability to promote your business on the radio show
  • Ability to provide training via The Synergy Business Academy