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SUMMARY:Starting 2025 With A Brilliant Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, Indeed\, and strategy expert Emma Mills-Sheffield for a session on how to create a brilliant business strategy for 2025. You’ll learn: – How to get creative with your big ideas – Getting these onto a page and narrowed down for your strategy – How to put the basics of a plan in place – And how to make decisions which support your strategy About Emma: Emma Mills-Sheffield of Mindsetup Ltd is a strategic business consultant and coach who focuses on helping business leaders and employees become more efficient\, productive and resilient. She spent 15 years in industry before becoming a consultant\, and for the last five years has been helping businesses to get clear on their growth strategy by tailoring her big business experience to small businesses. Emma is an award winning facilitator and coach and is a board member for a charity and her local chamber of commerce. Huge thanks to our programme partner\, Indeed. This programme from Small Business Britain & Indeed has been created to help small businesses hire with confidence and to help the navigate the highs and lows of hiring. The goal of this programme is to shine a light on how to find\, hire\, retain and celebrate People for Business!
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SUMMARY:The AI era is here - are you ready?
DESCRIPTION:With the cost of doing business continuing to rise\, UK companies face financial challenges. AI presents a solution\, enabling businesses to scale and boost productivity and output\, without high financial investment. Now is the time to explore how AI can streamline operations and support growth in the year ahead. \n\nEvent Details\nJoin us for an insightful and practical session on integrating AI into your business\, designed to help you understand where and how to start. Learn to identify key opportunities for workflow optimisation\, data centralisation\, to intelligent automation that eliminates manual tasks and reduces errors. Gain practical tips on building an IT and data infrastructure that’s ready for the AI era and discover how AI agents can enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. \nThe session will also address the essential regulatory considerations\, including the EU AI Act and the importance of AI compliance and liability insurance. Plus\, explore how to select AI tool vendors that align with these regulations from day one. \nKey topics: \n\nStarting Your AI Journey.\nThe Power of Data\nIntelligent Automation\nAI Agents\nAI Compliance and Regulation\nBenefits of an AI-Powered Business\n\nWhether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned entreprenuer\, this simple\, accessible approach will help you tap into AI’s potential to drive growth and stay ahead of the competition. Let AI do the heavy lifting—it’s AI made easy! \nHost\n\n\n\nKaty Smythe – Development Manager for Lancashire and Cumbria\, Federation of Small Businesses \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDominic Kos – Co-Founder\, Cleverfox \nDominic is a creative Business Development professional with twenty three years experience across AI\, SaaS\, digital publishing\, digital healthcare & property. Dominic has designed and launched new digital products globally at World Architecture News\, generated 7-figure annual sales at Travelzoo\, and advised a private island business in Croatia. With a natural ability to connect with customers and understand their business drivers\, Dom loves building relationships with customers & developing partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\nSamy Mansour – Co-Founder\, Cleverfox \nSamy is a technical AI Consultant and Digital Strategist with extensive enterprise experience. He specialises in business process optimisation\, data-driven solutions\, and digital transformation projects. Leading on AI & data initiatives and driving innovation across enterprises\, including global £1B+ SaaS organisations like Cornerstone\, OnDemand and The Access Group. With a digital-first mindset\, Samy helps companies leverage AI and data to unlock growth and efficiency. \n\n\n\nEvent contact\nFor help and support regarding this event\, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 746265
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-ai-era-is-here-are-you-ready/
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SUMMARY:Networking Tour with Rega Research
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Member Only Networking Tour with Rega Research: A Celebration of Audio Excellence \nWe are delighted to announce an exclusive Members only networking event with Rega Research\, a global leader in high-fidelity audio systems. \nRega Research Limited has been at the forefront of audio innovation for more than five decades\, blending engineering expertise with a passion for sound. Renowned for their craftsmanship and innovation\, Rega products are celebrated by audiophiles worldwide. This event celebrates their legacy and offers participants a chance to engage with the brand’s cutting-edge technologies\, and is a rare opportunity to explore their facilities. \nAttendees will have the unique opportunity to: \n\nTour Rega’s Facilities: Gain an insider’s view of how Rega’s renowned turntables and audio equipment are designed and manufactured.\nLearn from Experts: Hear directly from Rega’s team about their innovative approaches and decades-long journey in audio technology.\nExpand Their Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts in the technology\, music\, and engineering sectors.\n\nDate:   Wednesday 29th January    3.30pm – 6.00pm\nVenue:   6 Coopers Way\, Temple Farm Industrial Estate\, Southend on sea\, Essex SS2 5TE\nCosts to attend:   Members Only: £30.00 + VAT\nOnly TWO attendees per Company\nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the art and science of sound while expanding your professional network. \nLimited spaces are available\, early registration is recommended to secure a spot at this exclusive event. \nAgenda: Subject to change\n3.30pm – Registration\, refreshments & Networking\n4.00pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n4.05pm – Presentation from Rega\n4.25pm – Tours & Networking\n6.00pm – Event ends \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExtra Information\n\nParking Info \nFree parking is available at the location\n\n\nRefreshments \nLight refreshments will be served
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-tour-with-rega-research/
LOCATION:Rega\, 6 Coopers Way Temple Farm Industrial Estate\, Southend On Sea\, Essex\, SS2 5TE
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