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SUMMARY:Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502
DESCRIPTION:Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow\, if you have never tried it before come along to see first hand how beneficial it can be. \nEssex Business Partnerships is an organisation that works countywide in Essex. It brings all types of businesses together with the aim of working together as a community\, to enable our member businesses to grow and develop through communication\, connection\, and collaboration. Our vision is to be a dynamic\, innovative\, and transparent organisation providing valuable tools and information to enable businesses to thrive whatever stage of their development. We will be holding business networking events at different venues and areas in Essex as well as Business Show\, virtual events\, workshops\, and educational events that will help businesses succeed and grow. We are a friendly community\, with sole traders to the large corporate businesses\, everyone is welcome with no lock outs. \nLaunchpad is where you will find innovative\, entrepreneurial businesses and start ups in and around Southend-On-Sea. It provides purpose built workspace from offices\, workshops to meeting and conference spaces. They are passionate about creating a sustainable and healthy environment for business. The building is designed for the highest level of sustainability to support Council’s climate change agenda\, achieving an ‘Outstanding’ grade of BREEAM environmental standard. \nThey offer business support and expert guidance connecting one to the right people\, reviewing business strategy or directing one towards available investment opportunities. \nFor more information contact info@essexbusinesspartnerships.org.uk or call Sally Sykes on 07940 459703. \nWhen registering your place please be aware: \n1. Cancellation Policy – If you cancel your booking 48hrs\, or more\, prior to the event\, then you can claim a refund of your ticket cost less any fees that may be assigned to your booking.\n2. At the time of booking – Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like your contact details shared with attendees following the event.\nPlease note; the attendee lists shared following our events are for the use of attendees only & cannot be shared with anyone else. As with any organisation we have a legal responsibility to protect the information (in particular people’s personal information) entrusted to us by our members.\n3. Photography – Please note that photographs will be taken at events and used on our website and social media platforms. Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like\, yourself shown in these pictures\n4. Dietary Requirements – At the time of booking please confirm any dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/rochford-and-southend-networking-breakfast-in-collaboration-with-the-launchpad-202502/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502
DESCRIPTION:Our next Southend/Rochford’s Business Breakfast Networking event will be on Wednesday 19th February 2025\, in collaboration with the Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Cherry Orchard Way\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH Essex. \n  \nIf you fancy meeting like-minded businesspeople\, grow your connections that could lead to collaborations and growth for your business then come along to the Breakfast networking from 8.00-10.00am \n  \nCome and meet fellow Essex business owners from all sectors of industry and network in a friendly environment. With the added benefit of a sausage or bacon roll with bottomless coffee or tea. \n  \nMembers and non-members are welcome\, we are neither a lock out\, all businesses are welcome or a group where referrals are required\, just bring your business cards. \n#business #networking #essexbusinesses #businessowners #smallbusinesses #essexnetworking #businessnetworking #networkingevent #networkingopportunitiy #networkinggroups #networkinginessex #Rochford #Southendonsea #southendbusiness #workinginsouthend #businessopportunities \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/1090/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Catapult programme
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Share. Grow. at Launchpad \nLaunchpad Catapult \nCatapult your business growth with Launchpad’s peer support programme  \nFeeling isolated as an entrepreneur?  \nImagine having your own board of directors – a network of like-minded business owners helping you shape a thriving future. The Launchpad Catapult Peer Programme brings entrepreneurs together to build momentum\, drive results\, and make an impact for 2025 and beyond.  \nWhy join Catapult?  \n\nLearn from Your Peers\nTap into the knowledge and experience of other local business leaders\n\n\nShare and Discuss\nGain insights by sharing and discussing ideas in a trusted environment\n \nGrow Your Business\nTackle your challenges and seize new opportunities with group support \n\nJoin structured\, face-to-face\, fortnightly 2-hour sessions led by Jacqui Stimpson\, our Business Growth Manager\, who has structured the programme based on the success of the National Peer Networks programme which has supported over 1\,000 businesses. Each session is followed by an optional hour of networking and a complimentary lunch to help you build deeper connections  \n\nLimited Offer: Free to the first groups on a first-come\, first-served basis.  Normally this programme would be valued at £1500 per participant. \nLaunch session: Wednesday 19th February\, from 10am – 11am.\nCohort 1: Wednesday 26th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\nCohort 2: Thursday 27th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\n\nSign up today!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/launchpad-catapult-programme/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Networking
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SUMMARY:SEO fundamentals for SMBs - Quick tips and cheap tricks to boost your SEO!
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute interactive session is designed specifically for SMEs looking to improve their website’s search engine performance without breaking the bank. Packed with actionable advice and practical tools\, this session will empower businesses to audit\, optimise\, and enhance their SEO to rank higher for their target keywords. \n\n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nHow to assess your website’s current SEO performance.\nUnderstand your site’s ability to rank for your target keywords.\nOptimising metadata\, H1 tags\, and alt text for improved visibility.\nAddressing critical technical factors like site speed and mobile responsiveness.\nIdentify common SEO issues and how to resolve them effectively.\nSimple techniques to implement changes that deliver immediate results.\nFree tools and trial options to gather data and insights about your website.\nHow to use these tools to guide your SEO strategy and track progress.\nLive examples from the businesses in the session to demonstrate SEO fixes.\nTailored advice and actionable recommendations for participants.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Offer:\nEach attendee will receive a free mini SEO audit\, including a personalised list of actions to improve their website’s performance. This will provide a solid foundation for implementing the strategies discussed and preparing for the next session. \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to audit and optimise their website\, practical tips for immediate improvements\, and access to free tools to support your SEO efforts. It will equip businesses with cost-effective solutions to boost their online visibility and drive business growth. \n\n\n\n\nThe session is part 1 of 2 sessions. The second session covering how EEAT principles can transform your SEO strategy\, boost your search rankings\, and drive meaningful traffic to your website is on the 5th march. We suggest you attend both sessions to receive maximum value. \nThe sessions are targeted towards businesses with more than 10 employee’s and individuals in management level roles for either the organisation or the sales and marketing functions. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Anna: Anna is a highly experienced communications specialist providing strategic digital marketing that works! \n“With over 10 years’ worth of experience in the marketing industry\, I’ve had the pleasure of working in various roles\, including magazine editor\, content marketer\, outreach manager and managing director. What’s more\, I’m lucky to have worked in both agency and in-house positions\, which has given me a great understanding of how both sides work.“ \nAnna is the founder of Quibble. Quibble provides a wide range of digital marketing services to businesses of all sizes both in the UK and abroad.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/seo-fundamentals-for-smbs-quick-tips-and-cheap-tricks-to-boost-your-seo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Health\, Safety and CPR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Health\, Safety\, and Life-Saving Skills – Boost Productivity and Save Lives\nJoin us and David Hewitt\, owner of our Members East Saxon Training\, for an engaging and practical workshop that combines critical health and safety insights with essential life-saving skills. \nSplit into two sessions\, this in person workshop will explore: \nPart 1: Health and Safety: Hindrance or Help? \nDiscover how meeting your legal obligations (and avoiding penalties like up to 2 years in prison and unlimited fines) can actually drive productivity\, attract top talent\, and make your business stand out from the competition. \nPart 2: How to Save a Life – CPR Demonstration \nLearn life-saving CPR techniques in a step-by-step demonstration. Each year over 30\,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK\, with less than one in ten surviving – giving CPR and using a defibrillator can more than double someone’s chance of survival. There will be time afterwards for everyone to give it a try before you go. \nEquip yourself with knowledge to protect your team\, enhance workplace productivity\, and potentially save a life. Don’t miss this informative and important workshop! \n£25.00 + VAT Members and Non-Members £45.00 + VAT \nAgenda: \n10.00am – Registration & Refreshments\n10.10am – Part 1: Health & Safety: Hindrance or Help?\n10.55am – Break\n11.10am – Part2: How to Save a Life – CPR Demonstration\n12.00pm – Workshop Ends \nDavid Hewitt is the owner of East Saxon Training. David been responsible for health and safety in the construction and healthcare industries for the last 30 years\, his training courses have been awarded over 300 five-star reviews.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/health-safety-and-cpr-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health & Safety,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:AI for beginners: Build a smarter business
DESCRIPTION:Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI? \nWhether you’re curious about where to start or wondering if free tools are enough\, this session will provide practical insights to help you integrate AI into your daily operations. \nDiscover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows\, streamline processes and unlock new levels of creativity and productivity – all while addressing key concerns like data security and ethical use. \nIn this webinar\, Tom Hewitson\, chief AI officer at General Purpose\, debunks common myths\, uncovers the truth about AI security and shares actionable strategies to seamlessly adopt AI in your business workflow. \nThis event is for Harrow residents with registered businesses or anyone with a business registered in Harrow. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nDiscover practical steps to get started with AI in your workflow\nLearn when it’s worth investing in AI tools versus using free versions\nFind the best tools to boost creativity and productivity in your business\n\nIf you have any questions\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-for-beginners-build-a-smarter-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Health\, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for short presentations with insights centered around wellbeing as individuals and in business with a chance to introduce your business. \n\nWelcome to our national health\, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses event\, happening on the third Wednesday of the month. \nWhen you’re busy running your own small business\, it’s important to take the time to look after your mental\, physical and financial wellbeing. Join us for insightful presentations from wellbeing experts who will share practical tips and advice. You’ll also have the chance to connect and network with fellow small business owners. \nThe theme for this month’s event is: The Art and Science of Heart-Brain Coherence – simple and powerful techniques for wellbeing and high performance \nJoin us for an interactive session where you will learn how to be the best version of yourself any time\, any place. You will take away two simple techniques that you can use in your personal and professional lives\, and which will help you to navigate the challenges and complexities of running your own business in an uncertain world. \nMeet your speaker:\n\n\n\nGavin Andrews is Managing Director for HeartMath in the UK and Ireland. Gavin discovered the powerful benefits of HeartMath\, coherence and heart-based living 17 years ago during a difficult period in his life. Since then\, he has found joy\, meaning and purpose in sharing the science and practice of coherence and biofeedback with others. \n\n\nIn addition to sharing coherence practise through HeartMath\, Gavin also founded WeAddHeart\, an international meditation movement empowering people to connect with their own hearts and the hearts of others; to live more fully from the heart and to add more heart and coherence to the world. \nGavin is passionate about finding practical ways to help people discover calm\, clarity and coherence in our increasingly chaotic and stressful world. Recently he co-launched Syntropy\, a digital arts start-up which employs the power of abstract and psychedelic art videos\, combined with chillout soundscapes\, to help people practise coherence breathwork\, relaxation and meditation. \nMeet your host: \n\n\n\nAnna M Stapleton is a passionate Mental & Emotional Resilience Coach\, is dedicated to elevating health\, wellbeing and personal growth within the small businesses’ community.Drawing on her professional background\, Anna guides entrepreneurs and small business owners to cultivate resilience\, embrace accountability\, and unlock their full potential for themselves and their staff. \n\n\nHer coaching and mentoring approach empowers clients to overcome everyday challenges\, align their actions with core values\, and build a regret-free future. \nAs a champion for personal growth and development\, Anna offers powerful insights through her coaching and mentoring sessions\, workshops\, and speaking engagements. Her mission is to foster a community of emotionally intelligent\, mentally strong individuals who thrive in both their professional and personal lives. \nYou will get a chance to: \n\nHear from a variety of speakers during the ‘In Conversation With’ discussions\nConnect and engage with fellow business owners during the sessions\nExplore how we can further support the wellbeing agenda within our communities\n\nEvent contact\nFor general enquiries regarding the event\, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/health-wellbeing-and-personal-development-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Wellbeing Event
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