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SUMMARY:Train Your AI in 1 Hour (So It Actually Sounds Like You)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Small Business Saturday Webinar Programme! Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free\, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. \nEach webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. \nAttend 10 sessions\, and receive a free gift from us! \nDo you want your AI assistant to truly reflect your voice\, tone\, and personality? \nIn this webinar\, Julie Begbie shows you how to train your AI in just one hour\, with no tech background required. Learn simple and effective techniques to make your AI write like you\, think like you\, and communicate like you. Perfect for anyone who wants to save time without sounding robotic. \nYou’ll learn: \n– The exact prompts to use \n– How to teach your AI ‘you’ authentically \n– How to use your trained AI in day to day \nSign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/train-your-ai-in-1-hour-so-it-actually-sounds-like-you/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AI
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SUMMARY:Using AI in Bid Writing – Opportunities and Risks
DESCRIPTION:Essex Growth Agency is pleased to offer this free webinar for businesses and organisations across Essex. Join us for an insightful session on how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of bid writing. Discover practical ways AI can support your bidding process\, the potential risks involved\, and expert tips to improve success rates. \nDate: 16th December 2025\nTime: 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction – Overview of Thornton & Lowe\nThe Importance of Effective Writing – How strong writing impacts success rates\nWhat’s Involved in Writing – Key considerations for a winning bid\nHow AI Can Help – Practical applications for bid writing\nHow AI Can Be a Risk – Understanding limitations and compliance issues\nQ&A Session – Your questions answered\n\nSpeaker:\nCharles Grosstephan\, Director of Development\, Thornton & Lowe \nAbout Thornton & Lowe:\nThornton & Lowe is a leading Bid Management and Bid Writing Consultancy with a success rate of nearly 80%\, supporting businesses across all sectors nationwide to plan and secure contracts and frameworks.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/using-ai-in-bid-writing-opportunities-and-risks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Workshop 4: AI in Tendering – Practical\, Compliant & Competitive Use
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps micro and small businesses understand how to use AI safely\, ethically\, and effectively in their tendering process \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAI is transforming how businesses approach public sector bidding. This two-hour workshop helps micro and small businesses understand how to use AI safely\, ethically\, and effectively in their tendering process. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nUK public sector guidance on AI in procurement\nHow AI can support drafting\, compliance checks\, and idea generation\nRisks and red flags to avoid\nA four-step framework for integrating AI into your bid process\n\nOutcomes \n\nA buyer-aligned approach to using AI in tendering\nImproved efficiency without compromising quality\nConfidence in ethical AI use\nA smarter\, more competitive bid strategy\n\nDelivery\nThis workshop is hosted by Launchpad Southend and delivered by BIZphit LLP. It is fully funded by Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/workshop-4-ai-in-tendering-practical-compliant-competitive-use/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform the way you work? \nJoin us for an interactive one-hour webinar with Angela Pawar\, Microsoft Copilot Specialist at Giacom\, and Ken Strettle from KVS 365\, a Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses adopt Copilot and Microsoft 365 securely and with confidence. In this webinar you will discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across your organisation. \nAngela will break down what Microsoft 365 Copilot is\, show you real-world demonstrations in Outlook\, Teams\, Word\, Excel\, and more\, and guide you through customization options with Copilot Studio. You’ll also learn the technical requirements for Copilot\, proven adoption strategies\, and where to find resources for continued learning. \nWhether you’re exploring Copilot for the first time or looking to maximise its potential\, this session will give you practical insights and confidence to take the next step. \nKey Takeaways \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will: \n✅ Understand what Microsoft 365 Copilot is and how it works \n✅ See demonstrations of Copilot in action across key apps \n✅ Learn how to customize Copilot and leverage Copilot Studio \n✅ Know the requirements for successful deployment \n✅ Discover strategies to drive adoption and user engagement \n✅ Access resources for ongoing learning and support \nThis webinar is hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses in partnership with KVS 365 and Giacom. \nAbout KVS 365 \nKVS 365 is a UK-based Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses without in-house IT teams get set up securely\, stay productive\, and meet the basics of Cyber Essentials using Microsoft 365 Business Premium. We focus on clear\, practical guidance rather than jargon\, so owners can get more value from the tools they already pay for. \nImportant Notice: \nPlease be advised that bookings will close 70 minutes prior to the event start time to allow sufficient time for customer service support. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \nEvent contact \nFor help and support regarding this event\, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/unlock-productivity-with-microsoft-365-copilot/
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