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07507 134 261
December 2025
Thu
11
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton London, 1 Skerne Rd, KT2 5FJ
Don’t miss our upcoming Business Breakfast event, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Kingston. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded individuals from various industries and business sizes, while learning from our expert guest speakers and enjoying a delicious Full English Breakfast buffet.
Guest Speakers:
For this special Post-Budget business breakfast, we are delighted to be joined by two excellent guest speakers: Tamsyn Jefferson, the owner and director of Seed Accounting Solutions and Lesley Smith,an independent HR consultant at DunbarHR.
Tamsyn will be giving a quick overview of the key points from the Autumn Budget (due to be announced in November). She will look at what it means in practical terms for small businesses and individuals – particularly any changes to tax, investments and business support.
Lesley will present the HR perspective: the key HR-relevant changes expected from the Employment Rights Bill, their impact on businesses, and what employers should be considering in preparation.
Tamsyn is a qualified accountant and founder of Seed Accounting Solutions, which has been supporting small and micro businesses from a variety of industries for the past ten years. Having previously worked as a Finance Manager in the recruitment industry and as a self-employed bookkeeper for small businesses, she brings a wealth of practical, hands-on experience to her clients. Through Seed, Tamsyn helps business owners feel confident and in control of their finances by providing clear, supportive guidance that makes accounting accessible rather than intimidating. Her approach is rooted in three core values – educate, support, and empower.
An alumna of the Help to Grow Management Course, Tamsyn is passionate about sharing practical insights to help others make better financial decisions.
Lesley is an independent HR consultant at DunbarHR with extensive experience across large corporations and SMEs. She specialises in helping small and growing businesses strengthen engagement, retention and build effective leadership capability. By working closely with business owners, she identifies what is holding their organisation back – pinpointing the people-related challenges limiting their success – and provides practical, actionable solutions. Lesley is known for her clarity, empathy, and a hint of humour, helping organisations navigate HR with confidence.
Agenda:
• 8.30am: Registration opens, accompanied by a selection of coffee and tea, as well as a cooked breakfast buffet.
• The first part of the morning is dedicated to networking, where you can mingle and engage in conversations with new and familiar contacts.
• 9.00am: Welcome speech, followed by Guest talk.
• 9.30am : Open discussion, allowing for inquiries from the audience to be addressed.
• Following the presentations, there will be further networking time. Our team will be on-site to help you with introductions.
Who will be attending the event?
Among our guests are business professionals, entrepreneurs, directors, educators and community leaders from a wide range of industries and enterprise sizes, representing both local and international operations.
This event is sponsored by Kingston University Help to Grow Management Programme.
You will have the opportunity to speak with the programme coordinator and learn more about the valuable opportunities it offers for your business growth.
Join us for the chance to network, learn and grow your business. Secure your spot today!
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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Kingston Chamber of Commerce team at [email protected].
Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation, please cancel within 48 hours in order to receive a refund.
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