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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.
This online event is for Oxford Innovation customers only. If you are an Oxford Innovation customer please speak to your Centre Manager for more details. Microsoft and OpenAI are collaborating to deliver cutting-edge AI tools, infrastructure, and models. This exclusive session will introduce you to the potential of Generative AI, offering practical insights on how ... Read more
Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Developing your 2025 Sales Pipeline Come join Sales Geek Essex for their brilliant Essex Sales Club, the home of free business growth and sales strategy masterclasses!! We will be exploring a range of topics designed to help you sell more stuff and change the way you perceive sales. We ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Do you know how to get the most out of Instagram for your business? Instagram is one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms around today, especially if your target audience encompasses Millennials and young adults. More than half of the UK population now have an Instagram account, with 60% of users being between 18 and 34. ... Read more
These events are exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers. In partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, we’re excited to present an exclusive session about the Barclays Demo Directory, a platform connecting ambitious founders with a diverse network of attested investors, from angels to venture capitalists. What to Expect: Learn how the Demo Directory works and ... Read more
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises. If your business supplies goods, ... Read more
The workshop provides a comprehensive guide to creating and utilising a business plan, offering a template and methods to monitor progress. It explores forming commercial partnerships to expand customer reach and enhance revenue. The session on growing the team covers recruitment, fostering company culture, and HR planning. Additionally, it addresses accessing finance, detailing options such ... Read more
In this Tech Hub webinar, we will be joined by Tara Elzingre, digital tool trainer and mindset coach. Learn how to use ClickUp to optimise your workflow, boost efficiency and automate mundane tasks. Tara will guide you through the features of both the paid and free versions of ClickUp. Key takeaways from this session: Discover how ... Read more
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. Event Details Join us for an ... Read more
In this Lunch and Learn, Leisa Pickles will share actionable sales strategies that small business owners can implement right away to start building lasting customer relationships and growing their businesses. Based on her new book, The Only Sales Person in the Room, this session will break down five simple yet effective sales techniques, focusing on relationship building, effective ... Read more
