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SUMMARY:Bootstrapped but beautiful: turn your brand into sales
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to move beyond traditional sales tactics and build a community-first approach to growth that feels authentic and sustainable. \n\n\n\n\nThis is the fifth and final session in a week-long series of free webinars from Enterprise Nation and Canva\, created to help UK founders sharpen their marketing\, build stronger brands\, and grow with confidence. Expect practical guidance\, fresh ideas\, and tools you can put into action straight away. \nIn this fireside chat\, SEO experts Areej AbuAli and Freddie Chatt will discuss founder-led marketing strategies that build trust and drive real conversions. The conversation will explore how to optimise your key digital touchpoints\, from your homepage to your checkout flow\, so your brand delivers a seamless\, high-quality customer experience. \nYou’ll also discover how to move beyond traditional sales tactics and build a community-first approach to growth that feels authentic\, sustainable\, and genuinely aligned with your brand. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nLearn how to design a customer journey that moves someone from a social post to a confirmed order\nDiscover practical ways to optimise your website or product pages to reduce friction and increase value\nUnderstand how to grow your revenue while maintaining a strong\, personal brand\n\nAbout the speakers\nAreej AbuAli is the founder of Women in Tech SEO\, a global community for marketers working at the intersection of marketing and technology. Since launching in 2019\, the community has grown to over 12\,000 members and 60\,000 followers worldwide\, connecting professionals through online groups\, mentorship programmes\, and conferences across the UK\, Europe\, and the USA. Based in London\, Areej is an international speaker\, a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador\, a UN Women UK Delegate\, and the author of Community Building for Marketers. \nFreddie Chatt is an e-commerce SEO consultant with over 10 years of experience in SEO\, including five years at Amara\, building its SEO channel to over £10 million in annual revenue. Since going freelance in 2020\, Freddie has helped online stores grow through search and writing the e-commerce SEO newsletter Search to Sale\, which is trusted by SEOs at Lego\, Gymshark\, Target\, Adidas and more. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Areej and Freddie to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n——————————- \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/bootstrapped-but-beautiful-turn-your-brand-into-sales/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts for Success
DESCRIPTION:Finding 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. \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. \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.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/linkedin-dos-donts-for-success-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T110000
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SUMMARY:Overview of the Employment Rights Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Act represent one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in recent years. \nJoin us\, alongside leading employment law specialists from Birketts LLP\, for a focused webinar exploring what these reforms mean for employers\, and how to prepare now. \nThis session will provide a clear overview of the proposed changes and the practical impact they could have on your business. \nKey Reforms We’ll Cover: \n•    Unfair dismissal qualifying period reduced from 2 years to 6 months\n•    Compensation cap removed and time limits extended for unfair dismissal claims.\n•    Stronger restrictions on changing contracts\, including “fire and rehire”\n•    Statutory sick pay expanded – no waiting days and no lower earnings limit\n•    Easier union recognition and industrial action\n•    Greater employer duty to prevent sexual harassment\n•    New working time and holiday record-keeping requirements\n•    Right to guaranteed hours for zero-hours workers\n•    Expanded parental rights and protections \nWhy This Matters\nThese changes significantly increase employer risk exposure and reduce flexibility in managing people and workforce change. \nBusinesses will need to: \n•    Review contracts and workplace policies\n•    Reassess dismissal and disciplinary procedures\n•    Strengthen compliance and documentation processes\n•    Enhance workplace culture and preventative measures \nThe businesses that prepare early will be best placed to manage risk and maintain control – secure your place to stay ahead of the changes. \nDate:   Wednesday 3 June 10.00am – 11.00am \nVirtual: Zoom Platform\nCost to attend: Free for Members and Non-Members £25.00 + VAT\n\nOnce you understand the changes\, the next question is practical: What do we need to do\, and when? Join us at our in-depth workshop on 9 July\, designed as an action-focused session for organisations that want to move from awareness to implementation.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/overview-of-the-employment-rights-act-webinar/
LOCATION:online workshop
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Successful Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of email marketing — how to write messages people actually want to read\, send them to the right people\, and see what’s working (and what’s not). \nWe’ll cover simple\, practical steps to help you: \n\n\nGet started in collecting data\n\n\n\n\nCreating emails that connect with your audience\n\n\n\n\nShare updates\, offers\, or stories that keep people interested\n\n\n\n\nUse easy tools to send and track your emails\n\n\nBy the end\, you’ll feel confident using email as a simple and effective way to stay in touch with your customers and grow your business. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nBuilding a Solid Foundation: Learn the fundamentals of email marketing\, from creating subscriber lists to segmenting your audience for targeted messaging.\n\n\n\n\nThe Legal Bits: Get an understanding of the legalities of email marketing including Marketing Consent (GDPR) and unsubscribes.\n\n\n\n\nCrafting Irresistible Content: Dive deep into the art of crafting emails that captivate your audience.\n\n\n\n\nAutomation and Personalisation: Explore the power of automation to streamline your email campaigns and the art of personalisation to create a tailored experience for each recipient.\n\n\n\n\nThe Customer Journey: Learn how to utilise email marketing for more than just conversion. Nurture your customers and create touchpoints to improve customer engagement.\n\n\n\n\nAnalytics and Optimisation: Learn how to track and interpret key metrics\, identify areas for improvement\, and optimise your campaigns for maximum impact.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strategies-for-successful-email-marketing-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Using Canva to Create Content
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design eye-catching graphics that elevate your brand and engage your audience without needing a design degree or expensive software\, with this beginners guide to using Canva! \nStruggling to create professional-looking visuals for your business? Many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by design tools or rely on costly designers for every project. Introducing Canva – your key to success (and less stress!) \nIn this workshop we’ll be looking at the potential for our business by using Canva – and you’ll learn how to navigate the platform\, design with purpose and ease\, and maintain brand consistency to captivate your customers and build marketing materials that help you to reach your business goals. By the end\, you’ll have the confidence and skills to produce high-quality visuals that resonate with your audience\, put your best foot forward\, and unlock new possibilities for your marketing! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nGetting Started with Canva: Understand how to sign up\, set up your account\, and navigate the platform’s interface.\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Brand Kit: Learn how to establish a cohesive brand identity by setting up your brand kit\, including logos\, colours\, and fonts.\n\n\n\n\nDesigning Graphics: Discover how to create various graphics\, from social media posts to posters\, using Canva’s templates and tools.\n\n\n\n\nResizing Designs: Master the art of resizing your designs to fit different platforms and purposes\, ensuring consistency across all your materials.\n\n\n\n\nPractical Application: Participate in a live session where you’ll see how easy it is to create a graphic for a business campaign\, and get the guidance from an expert on how to use the platform for your own business.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/using-canva-to-create-content-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Mastering Your Website Performance
DESCRIPTION:Website Performance is a practical webinar focused on how to assess\, diagnose\, and improve how well a website performs — from both a technical and SEO perspective. \n  \nJoin us and our members dotcraft Ltd for this informative session\, where they’ll walk you through; \n  \n\nproven ways to surface performance issues (speed\, Core Web Vitals\, crawlability\, indexing\, and on-page efficiency)\nshare a clear framework for prioritising fixes\nhighlight quick wins that can deliver immediate impact.\n\n  \nYou’ll leave with top tips\, actionable next steps\, and a checklist of improvements to boost user experience\, search visibility\, and conversions. \nDate:   Thursday 25 June 10.00am – 11.00am \nVirtual: Zoom Platform\nCost to attend: Free for Members and Non-Members £25.00 + VAT
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/mastering-your-website-performance-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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