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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.
Overview This event is for young entrepreneurs looking to learn the skills they need to grow a business The event itself will feature networking at a relaxed setting by the sea. Entrepreneurs have the chance to connect with people growing their own skills or even established business owners. We will also be featuring three unique ... Read more
Get your business found online by the people who need you most. Tired of feeling like your website is invisible? You’re not alone. Many small business owners put time and effort into building their website but still struggle to show up in search results. This workshop will help you fix that. You’ll learn ... Read more
When you’re running a small business, the ability to listen, truly listen, can make the difference between clarity and confusion, alignment and tension, progress and burnout. Yet unspoken assumptions, mental clutter, and rushed conversations often get in the way, draining your energy and undermining performance. This month, we’re stripping listening back to its essentials. Beyond ... Read more
The UK continues to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs), creating new opportunities for businesses that know how to take advantage of them. In this Lunch and Learn, John Austin-Sheridan from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will explain what the UK's FTAs mean in practice for growing businesses, and how you ... Read more
Learn how email marketing can help your business grow. Ever feel like your emails just aren’t getting noticed? You’re not alone! Many small business owners send out emails but aren’t sure how to make them really work. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of email marketing — how to write messages people actually ... Read more
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
Do you understand how to tackle the risks of Social Media? Social media can be a powerful tool – but it also comes with risks. Every business of every size is vulnerable to online abuse, misinformation and reputational damage. The more platforms you use, the greater the potential for things to go wrong. This ... Read more
In this Lunch and Learn, the team from the UK's Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) will explain the free support they can provide for small businesses who are dealing with late payments. They'll also discuss the Fair Payment Code and its role in building a culture of prompt payment across the UK, and ... 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
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
