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SUMMARY:Bot Up Your Business - Marketing Programme Registration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us to sharpen your AI skills and help your business grow! \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 5th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 2 – 12th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 3 – 19th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 4 – 26th March (10am – 11am)\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/bot-up-your-business-marketing-programme-registration/
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CATEGORIES:Marketing,Online Event
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts for Success
DESCRIPTION:Description\nUse LinkedIn to expand your professional network\, attract new clients\, and create real business opportunities – all without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. \n  \nFinding 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\, then wonder why results don’t follow. \n  \nThis workshop focuses on giving you LinkedIn strategies that generate meaningful connections and business growth. You’ll optimise your profile\, craft engaging content\, and network effectively. By the end\, you’ll have practical skills and actionable strategies to make LinkedIn a powerful tool for your business. \n  \n\nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 09:30am – 11:30am \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nOptimising Your Profile: Learn how to create a professional and compelling LinkedIn profile that attracts the right audience.\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a Network: Discover strategies for connecting with potential clients\, collaborators\, and industry peers effectively.\n\n\n\n\nCreating Engaging Content: Explore how to post updates\, articles\, and multimedia content that positions you as an expert in your field.\n\n\n\n\nGenerating Leads: Learn practical methods to identify prospects\, start conversations\, and turn connections into opportunities.\n\n\n\n\nPersonal Branding on LinkedIn: Understand how to present your business consistently and authentically to build trust.\n\n\n\n\nAnalytics & Growth: Learn how to monitor engagement\, track performance\, and adjust your LinkedIn activity for maximum impact.\n\n\n  \n\nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\n  \nStacey Pretty is the Marketing Director at Let’s Do Marketing\, where she helps small and growing businesses turn their marketing ideas into real results. \n  \nWith more than 19 years of hands-on experience in both B2B and B2C marketing\, Stacey’s worked on everything from digital campaigns and content strategies to traditional promotions. She’s seen what works\, and what doesn’t\, for small businesses trying to make their mark. \n  \nStacey’s mission is simple: to make marketing easier to understand and more effective for business owners who have a lot on their plates. Her sessions focus on practical\, achievable steps that bring consistency\, confidence\, and results.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/linkedin-dos-donts-for-success-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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SUMMARY:Are you protected from Cybercrime Workshop?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCyber 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 can so that you can keep yourself\, your business\, your money\, treasured memories\, family and friends safe. \nAn unmissable opportunity to hear from cyber experts who see the devastation cybercrime can visit upon unwitting business owners and their staff. \nExperts from Essex Police will explain cyber security best practices\, outlining potential threats and empowering businesses to take steps to prevent or report cybercrime. \nIn this workshop you can hear from experts from Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team\, will have the opportunity to take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge\, an Open Source Intelligence demo\, using standard tools to research a target and participate in a Q&A session at the end. \nThis session is designed to: \n•    Help you understand the potential threats\, vulnerabilities and mitigations\n•    Provide you with the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your organisation \nDate:    Thursday 19 March   10.00am – 12.00pm\nVenue:   The Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\nCost to attend:   Free for Members   Non-Members £45.00 + VAT
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/are-you-protected-from-cybercrime-workshop/
LOCATION:The Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3ZQ
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Police Courses
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Grant Funding - Innovate & Elevate Rochford
DESCRIPTION:Looking to fund your business idea or take your early-stage venture to the next level? Join us for our Unlocking Grant Funding Workshop\, a practical and informative session designed to help businesses access grant funding with confidence. \nThis workshop will guide you through where and how to find relevant grant opportunities\, what funders are really looking for\, and how to create a strong\, compelling grant application. You’ll gain practical insights into eligibility requirements\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and how to clearly communicate your business vision and impact. \nWhether you’re just starting out or looking for funding to grow\, this workshop will give you the knowledge and tools you need to unlock new funding opportunities. \n  \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Thursday 19th March 2026 \nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm \nLocation: The Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, SS6 9QS \n  \nEligibility: \n\n\nLiving/business based in Rochford District\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nThe Innovate and Elevate Rochford District Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n  \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government’s five national missions\, including economic growth\, making the UK a clean energy superpower\, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. UKSPF supports local projects focused on communities and place\, supporting local businesses\, and people and skills. For more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus \nThis popular programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/unlocking-grant-funding-innovate-elevate-rochford/
LOCATION:Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, Essex\, SS69QS
CATEGORIES:Grant Funding
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