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Small Business Reset

  • The Space Burston Mill Road Diss, England, IP22 5TJ United Kingdom (map)
 

An evening to restore, connect & learn

Running a small business can mean constantly moving from one thing to the next. This evening is an invitation to pause, step away from the laptop and spend a few hours with other freelancers, creatives and independent business owners.

We'll combine practical learning, meaningful conversation and restorative wellbeing — with a particular focus this time on how AI can become a useful and responsible co-pilot for your business.

AI as your small business co-pilot

We're delighted to welcome Toby Kheng, founder of Freeformers, for a practical session exploring how small businesses can use AI confidently, responsibly and without a big-business budget.

Rather than focusing on replacing the human side of business, we'll explore how AI can support the things that take up your time — while leaving creativity, relationships, judgement and intuition firmly in human hands.

Toby will share practical approaches to:

  • Use AI as a thinking partner rather than simply a search tool

  • Give AI meaningful context to create better conversations and results

  • Save time with everyday admin, planning and content creation

  • Check and challenge AI responses thoughtfully

  • Use AI responsibly and ethically while keeping your work human

Whether you're completely new to AI or already experimenting with it, you'll leave with ideas and practical approaches you can explore in your own business.

Time to unwind

We'll then slow things down with 30 minutes of restorative and uplifting yoga with Izzy.

No experience is needed. This gentle session is a chance to breathe, release the busyness of the day and create some space to reflect.

More than a workshop

As with all our gatherings at The Space, this is about more than the formal programme.

There'll be drinks, nibbles and plenty of time to chat, connect and share ideas with other local freelancers, creatives, therapists and independent practitioners.

Come for the AI workshop. Stay for the conversation. Leave feeling a little clearer, calmer and more connected.

Who is it for?

This evening is particularly suited to local freelancers, creatives, therapists and independent practitioners who value connection, wellbeing and thoughtful ways of working.

What's included?

  • Practical AI workshop with Toby Kheng

  • Time for conversation and connection

  • Drinks and nibbles

  • 30-minute restorative yoga session with Izzy

  • A relaxed evening at The Space Burston

Timings

5:45pm — Arrival, drinks & nibbles
6:00pm — Welcome
6:15pm–7:15pm — AI as Your Small Business Co-Pilot
7:15pm–7:45pm — Chat, connection & refreshments
7:45pm–8:15pm — Restorative yoga
8:25pm–8:30pm — Close and guided tour

How to book

If you’d like to join us, send us a DM via Instagram or email info@thespaceburston.com to book your place.

And for more information, head to our Eventbrite page.

Good to know

Location: The Space Burston, Sterling House, Mill Road, Burston, Diss, Norfolk. IP22 5TJ

Directions: When entering Burston from Diss, at The Crown pub turn left down Mill Road. After a minute you’ll see the mill factory on the right-hand side. We are shortly after on the left-hand side, you will see our sign on the verge. There is parking at the front of the building.

For sat nav users, when travelling the route above, we have found that some sat nav systems will direct you to 100 meters shy of The Space. In this case, just continue driving along Mill Road, and you’ll see us on the left.

Format: In person

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Bookings close: 48 hours before the event to allow time for preparation and catering. If the event is fully booked or bookings have closed, you can join the waiting list via the booking page and we'll contact you if a space becomes available.

We can't wait to welcome you.

With love,
Lisa & Izzy