We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.
By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.
Designed for 20 ambitious managers and business owners, this programme provides a powerful blend of strategic learning, practical tools, and personalised support to help participants lead with confidence and accelerate business growth. Over the course of the programme, participants will gain access to more than £2,000 worth of high-quality professional development, including hands-on workshops, ... Read more
Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the Bot Up Your Business programme, supported by BT Group, to help small business owners learn how AI can be their marketing ally. Through practical training designed to tackle real-world business challenges, you’ll learn how AI can improve content creation, strengthen copywriting, and enhance social media campaigns. Join us to sharpen ... Read more
Timing is everything in business. Knowing when—and how—to invest your resources can make the difference between sustainable success and costly mistakes. Scale My Biz is a free, two-hour online workshop designed to help established businesses understand the critical difference between growth and scaling, and how to make informed decisions when expanding operations. This workshop is specifically for SMEs with established, repeat ... Read more
Meet your customers where they are – and make social media work for your business growth! This Introduction to Social Media Marketing course takes you back to basics – understanding and finding your audience online, and giving you the foundational skills to build a strong online presence that helps your business grow. This ... Read more
Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. Join us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk. Discover the impact and success of ... Read more
We are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Global, DS Group and Networking Essex. What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at The Brentwood Centre on Thursday 12th March between 10am-3pm with 200 stands and 1000 visitors. Lets’ ... Read more
We are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Global, DS Group and Networking Essex. What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at The Brentwood Centre on Thursday 12th March between 10am-3pm with 200 stands and 1000 visitors. Lets’ ... Read more
Forge Stronger Connections at Our Virtual Networking Start your morning with meaningful conversations, industry insights, and new opportunities at our upcoming Virtual Networking session. Whether you’re looking to broaden your connections or share your expertise, this friendly, informal event is the ideal space to grow your network. Our engaging breakout rooms make it easy to ... Read more
Description Use LinkedIn to expand your professional network, attract new clients, and create real business opportunities – all without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Finding it hard to make LinkedIn work for your business? Many small business owners set up a profile but post irregularly or struggle to engage the right audience, ... Read more
From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such, it’s important to learn all that you ... Read more
