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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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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:Funding\, grants & levy transfer: How Small Businesses can access financial support with apprenticeships
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full range of financial support available to small businesses who want to bring apprentices into their workforce. This webinar demystifies apprenticeship funding\, explains how to access government incentives and shows you how levy transfer from larger organisations can cover up to 100% of training costs. This webinar is brought to you by Amazing Apprenticeships\, supported by the Edge Foundation as part of the Small Business Summer campaign.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/funding-grants-levy-transfer-how-small-businesses-can-access-financial-support-with-apprenticeships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T120000
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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:Inclusive Employer webinars
DESCRIPTION:Recruiting the right people is getting harder and many employers are missing out on strong candidates without realising it. \nWe’re offering a fully funded\, practical online programme for hiring managers to help you recruit more effectively\, fairly and confidently. \nWhat you’ll get: \n\nPractical tools to improve job adverts and attraction\nBetter shortlisting and interview techniques\nConfidence in fair\, legally compliant recruitment\nAccess to a wider\, more diverse talent pool\nImproved retention and team performance\n\nThis is focused on what works in real businesses\, not theory. \nSessions (online): \n\nTuesday 9 June 10:00am to 11:30am\nWednesday 10 June 10:00am to 11:30am\nThursday 11 June 10:00am to 11:30am
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/inclusive-employer-webinars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T093938Z
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SUMMARY:In Person: Master Your Finances
DESCRIPTION:Finance made simple for Essex SMEs – boost profitability with practical tools\, automation and expert support. \n\n\n\n\nRunning your own business means wearing a lot of hats\, but finance doesn’t have to be the one that keeps you up at night! \nJoin us in Chelmsford for a practical workshop designed specifically for SME owners who want to take control of their finances\, improve profitability and make smarter decisions with confidence. \nThis interactive session takes a two-part approach: \n🔹 Part 1: Finance Fundamentals Made Simple\nTony Brown\, has over 30 years experience in finance and will be breaking down the essentials every business owner needs to understand. He will share how to stay on top of your finances through things like forecasting and cash flow management. \n🔹 Part 2: Smarter Finance with Automation\nKelsey Brown\, founder of the first in-person AI automation school\, will delve into how modern tools and automation can save you time\, reduce errors and give you better financial visibility. We’ll show you practical ways to streamline your processes and free up time to focus on growing your business. \nThis isn’t theory\, you’ll walk away with practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. \nDelivered in partnership with Metro Bank and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, this workshop also gives you access to a wider support network. \nAfter the session\, stay for informal networking\, where you can: \n\nAsk those burning finance questions\nConnect with fellow SME owners\nLearn about the support\, tools and resources available to help your business thrive\n\nWhether you’re just getting to grips with your numbers or looking to modernise your financial processes\, this workshop will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. \nSpaces are limited so reserve your place today. \nParking:\nThe nearest car parks for Patch can be found on Parkopedia here. Please allow enough time to park and walk across to the venue.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/in-person-master-your-finances/
LOCATION:Patch Chelmsford\, Springfield Road\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 6QR
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Online: Master Your Finances
DESCRIPTION:Finance made simple for Essex SMEs – boost profitability with practical tools\, automation and expert support. \n\n\n\n\nRunning your own business means wearing a lot of hats\, but finance doesn’t have to be the one that keeps you up at night! \nJoin us in Chelmsford for a practical workshop designed specifically for SME owners who want to take control of their finances\, improve profitability and make smarter decisions with confidence. \nThis interactive session takes a two-part approach: \n🔹 Part 1: Finance Fundamentals Made Simple\nTony Brown\, has over 30 years experience in finance and will be breaking down the essentials every business owner needs to understand. He will share how to stay on top of your finances through things like forecasting and cash flow management. \n🔹 Part 2: Smarter Finance with Automation\nKelsey Brown\, founder of the first in-person AI automation school\, will delve into how modern tools and automation can save you time\, reduce errors and give you better financial visibility. We’ll show you practical ways to streamline your processes and free up time to focus on growing your business. \nThis isn’t theory\, you’ll walk away with practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. \nDelivered in partnership with Metro Bank and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, this workshop also gives you access to a wider support network. \nAfter the session\, stay for informal networking\, where you can: \n\nAsk those burning finance questions\nConnect with fellow SME owners\nLearn about the support\, tools and resources available to help your business thrive\n\nWhether you’re just getting to grips with your numbers or looking to modernise your financial processes\, this workshop will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. \nSpaces are limited so reserve your place today.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/online-master-your-finances/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
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SUMMARY:Pricing for Profit (Without Losing Customers)
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an uncomfortable truth: your pricing isn’t just a number. It’s a signal. It tells customers what to think about you before they’ve even tried you. Join Small Business Britain\, Lloyds Bank Academy and Catherine Erdly for Pricing for Profit (Without Losing Customers) – a session that digs into the psychology and practicality of pricing for small businesses. Because the goal isn’t just to charge more. It’s to charge right – in a way that builds trust\, communicates value\, and quietly makes your business more attractive\, not less. \nYou will learn: \n– How to price confidently and profitably \n– Ways to communicate value to customers \n– Common pricing mistakes to avoid \nAbout Catherine: Small Business Britain are really excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. \nThese workshops range from financial management\, branding for business growth\, productivity hacks & stress management. The Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskill businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud\, these lessons can help improve your business – and they’re completely free!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/pricing-for-profit-without-losing-customers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:What to do When Cash Gets Tight
DESCRIPTION:When cash gets tight\, most small business owners do one of two things: panic or ignore it. Neither helps. Join Small Business Britain\, Lloyds Bank Academy and Claire Rulton for What to Do When Cash Gets Tight – a practical\, no-nonsense session on one of the most stressful realities of running a small business. Cash flow is not just a finance issue. It affects confidence\, decision-making and day-to-day operations. The good news is that with the right actions\, taken in the right order\, you can steady the ship more quickly than you might think. Come away with a clearer head\, practical ideas and a plan you can put into action straight away. \nYou will learn: \n– How to manage cash flow during challenging periods \n– Practical ways to reduce financial pressure \n– Steps to build greater business resilience \nAbout Claire Claire Rulton is Director of Addison Accounts & Training Ltd and works closely with small business owners to help them understand their finances\, improve cash flow and build stronger businesses. Known for her practical\, no-nonsense approach\, Claire makes financial information feel accessible and useful\, giving business owners the confidence to take control of their numbers and plan ahead. Small Business Britain are really excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. \nThese workshops range from financial management\, branding for business growth\, productivity hacks & stress management. The Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskill businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud\, these lessons can help improve your business – and they’re completely free!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/what-to-do-when-cash-gets-tight/
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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SUMMARY:Employment Rights Act In-Depth Implementation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Legislation to Implementation \nThe upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Act will significantly reshape employer obligations and increase organisational risk. \nOnce you understand what is changing\, the next question becomes practical: \nWhat do we need to do\, and when? \nJoin us\, alongside leading employment law specialists from Birketts LLP\, for an in-depth\, action-focused workshop designed to help businesses move from awareness to implementation. \nThis interactive session will go beyond overview and focus on the practical steps required to protect your business and ensure compliance. \nWhat This Workshop Will Cover: \n• Identifying your highest areas of risk under the new framework\n• Reviewing contracts\, policies and probationary processes\n• Strengthening dismissal and disciplinary procedures\n• Managing changes to terms and conditions lawfully\n• Preparing for increased tribunal exposure\n• Updating sick pay\, zero-hours and parental policies\n• Ensuring compliance with working time and holiday record-keeping\n• Implementing effective sexual harassment prevention measures \nWhy Attend?\nThese reforms reduce flexibility and significantly increase employer exposure. \nThis workshop is designed to help you: \n• Translate legal change into practical action\n• Prioritise immediate steps and longer-term adjustments\n• Reduce the risk of costly tribunal claims\n• Strengthen governance and documentation\n• Protect operational flexibility where possible \nYou will leave with greater clarity\, practical guidance and a structured plan to prepare your business. \nDate:   Thursday 9 July 10.00am – 12.00pm \nVenue: Birketts LLP. Brierly Place\, New London Road\, Chelmsford\, CM2 0AP  \nCost to attend: Free for Members and Non-Members £45.00 + VAT \nBusinesses that act decisively will be best placed to manage risk\, maintain control and operate confidently under the new regime.\nSecure your place and take the next step from understanding to implementation.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/employment-rights-act-in-depth-implementation-workshop/
LOCATION:Birketts Law LLP\, Brierly Place\, New London Road\, Chelmsford\, CM2 0AP 
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T100000
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SUMMARY:Business Start-Up Course
DESCRIPTION:Free 2-day course! Turn your idea into reality with tools\, knowledge & confidence. Perfect for aspiring & early-stage entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\n\nGot a business idea you’re ready to explore\, or a new business you want to grow with more confidence? 🚀 \nThis free 2-day online course from Ambitious Essex is designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners who want practical support\, expert guidance\, and a chance to connect with others on a similar journey. \nLed by an experienced business professional\, the course will help you turn your ideas into something more structured\, sustainable and ready for growth. \nAcross the two days\, you’ll learn how to:\n✅ Develop and test your business ideas\n✅ Understand your customers and target market\n✅ Build a practical and realistic business plan\n✅ Explore finance and funding opportunities\n✅ Create strong foundations for long-term success \nBut this isn’t just about learning theory. \nThere’ll be plenty of opportunities to network\, share ideas\, and work collaboratively with other people who are at a similar stage in their business journey. Whether you’re looking for feedback\, motivation\, new connections or simply reassurance that others are figuring it out too\, this course is designed to be supportive\, interactive and genuinely useful. \nPerfect if you’re:\n✨ Thinking about starting a business\n✨ Recently self-employed or newly launched\n✨ Looking for more structure\, clarity\, and confidence in your next steps
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/business-start-up-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T093000
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SUMMARY:Ready for Biz - Online
DESCRIPTION:The popular Ready for Biz start-up programme returns via Zoom in July 2026! \nAre you thinking about setting up a new business? Ready for Biz\, Start-Up programme\, is returning to support aspiring entrepreneurs. \nWhy not turn your idea/hobby into a reality? \nWorkshop dates/times: \nThe programme consists of 3 x 3-hour sessions\, each from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. \n\n\nThursday 16th July – Exploring your idea and shaping your business plan\n\n\n\n\nThursday 23rd July – Understanding financials and funding options\n\n\n\n\nThursday 30th July- Marketing\, social media & online presence and Practicalities of getting started\n\n\nReady for Biz: What’s it about? \nTo increase entrepreneurship\, we are offering a fantastic opportunity to come together to develop the knowledge\, skills and confidence they need to launch a successful business. \nThis inspiring programme has been specifically created to help encourage you to set up a new business. From refining your business idea to marketing and managing your finances\, we can help you prepare to successfully start your business. \nThis programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group\, one of the leading providers of business support and training in the South East and East of England. \n100’s of aspiring entrepreneurs have already completed our start up programmes\, using the learnings to turn ideas into viable businesses\, will you be next? \nYour place includes: \n\n\nNine hours of expert-led start-up training delivered over three interactive workshops\n\n\n\n\nCopies of all presentation slides\n\n\n\n\nPractical templates including business plans\, cash flow forecasts\, and other useful planning tools\n\n\n\n\nA bank of resources and recommended websites\n\n\n\n\nOpportunities to ask questions and receive guidance tailored to your business idea\n\n\n  \nThe programme will help you to: \n\n\nExplore and clarify your business idea\n\n\n\n\nResearch your target market and understand your competitors\n\n\n\n\nDevelop your business model and kick-start your business plan\n\n\n\n\nHelp you to understand the numbers\, create projections and explore funding options\n\n\n\n\nStart shaping your marketing strategy\, incl. online and social media presence\n\n\n\n\nSet your business goals\n\n\n\n\nOverview of business types\, tax and insurance\, accounting software\, and bank accounts\n\n\n\n\nTools to help with taking the next step\n\n\n\n\nGain peer support from like-minded people\n\n\nThese sessions will be taking place via Zoom. You can access Zoom easily from your desktop computer\, laptop\, tablet or mobile phone. Join our experienced Start-Up Coaches for a series of 3 x 3-hour sessions starting Thursday 16th July 2026. \nPlease note that previous participants have done so whilst caring for children and juggling other distractions. So don’t let that be a barrier\, and if you have any specific needs or cannot attend all the sessions\, please just drop us a line at info@ldbgroup.co.uk\, and we can discuss options. \nClosing date for applications is Monday 13th July. \nEligibility: \nOpen to anyone who’s not yet up and running or has registered as self-employed or a company within the last 12 months. \nOnly invited applicants can apply through this registration. These are applicants from Gosport\, Rochford\, Brentwood\, or East Sussex who have been referred through REED/DWP. \nAll other applicants should apply here – https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/ready-for-biz-online \n  \nWe look forward to hearing from you!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ready-for-biz-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:How email can actually help you grow your business
DESCRIPTION:What separates an email that people open\, read and click from one that they just delete? \nConstant Contact is here to help you find the answer! \nIn this session\, we will break down the building blocks of high-performing emails and share a five-step framework for successful email marketing. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nEssential tactics small business marketers need to get started\n\n\nSimple ways to move your email strategy to the next level\n\n\nThe five steps to take to make your email marketing successful\n\nTake your learning one step further with a 30-day Constant Contact free trial\, allowing you to test new ideas and follow along from day one as your learn. \nAbout the speakers\nBoth Berit Block and Sophie Dunlea are employees at Constant Contact\, the AI-powered marketing platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits grow for over 30 years. \nBerit Block is Senior Director of International Marketing at Constant Contact. Based in London\, she leads Constant Contact’s global marketing. \nHer work centres on removing the complexity from marketing for small business owners\, startups and sole traders so they can find new customers\, communicate effectively and grow without needing to be a marketing specialist themselves. \nBerit has extensive experience in other companies such as Meta and WeTransfer. Beyond her corporate career\, she is co-founder of Planet Thanet Locations\, a Kent-based agency serving the film\, photographic and events sector and serves as Non-Executive Director and Advisor to Girl Hike CIC. \nSophie Dunlea is the UK Marketing Lead at Constant Contact. Also based in London\, she works closely with communities and partners across the UK who share a passion for helping small businesses get seen\, connect with customers and grow through smarter marketing. \nWith a background in events and large-scale partnerships\, Sophie specialises in helping businesses turn simple marketing ideas into meaningful results. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Berit and Sophie to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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. \nAbout Constant Contact\nConstant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or nonprofit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined Lunch and Learn to share its extensive marketing expertise.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-email-can-actually-help-you-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing
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UID:2026-1784626200-1784633400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts for Success
DESCRIPTION:Use LinkedIn to expand your professional network\, attract new clients\, and create real business opportunities – all without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. \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. \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  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 09:30am – 11:30am \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \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  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \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. \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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Social Media
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SUMMARY:FSB Webinar: Stronger Teams: Practical ways to support employee mental health
DESCRIPTION:Join workplace wellbeing experts for a practical session on creating psychologically safe\, supportive teams. Learn how employers and small business leaders can confidently support mental health\, reduce stigma and build cultures where people feel seen\, valued and able to thrive. \nCreating a mentally healthy workplace starts with leaders who feel confident supporting their people. In this session\, Jay Harrison from Mind and Denise Markham Wroe from Open to Coaching draw on their extensive experience in wellbeing\, leadership and organisational culture to explore what truly makes a workplace psychologically safe. They’ll share practical approaches that move beyond awareness and into meaningful\, human‑centred action. \nOur host will be Rob Harrison Consultancy Partner at Glued Ltd \n \nDesigned for employers and small business owners\, this webinar offers clear guidance on reducing stigma\, recognising distress and fostering environments where staff feel valued\, supported and able to thrive. Expect honest insights\, real-world strategies and tools you can immediately use to strengthen wellbeing across your team. \nWe will also hear from HealthyShoots: \nHealthyshoots is an Occupational Health Portal that offers affordable individual case support or annual unlimited occupational health support\, depending on the needs of the member. \nIt started as a trial two years ago but due to its success and the needs of the FSB membership it has developed into a very popular benefit. \nThe Healthyshoots team has worked together since 1999 and has handled more than 10\,000 OH cases\, including more than 1\,000 for the FSB in the last two years. \nCarl Laidler is the Director of OH Support for Healthyshoots but previously was a founding shareholder in Health Assured the EAP and Managing Director of Prevent plc who conducted in excess of 100\,000 workplace health screens throughout the UK
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/fsb-webinar-stronger-teams-practical-ways-to-support-employee-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T095919Z
CREATED:20260716T095919Z
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UID:2057-1785153600-1785155400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to avoid email jail: Why deliverability is everything
DESCRIPTION:Writing a brilliant email is pointless if it never reaches the inbox. \nIn this session\, we tackle deliverability head-on. The do’s and don’ts\, the common reasons emails get blocked\, and the quick wins that can instantly improve your delivery rate. \nPlus: why subject lines\, send times\, sender details and pre-headers matter more than you think. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nHow to build a top-tier sender reputation to avoid the spam folder\n\n\nHow to instantly improve your inbox rate by managing your list and boosting email engagement\n\n\nHow to win back silent subscribers to boost your deliverability\n\nBring each session to life with a 30-day Constant Contact free trial\, helping you turn insights into action. \nAbout the speakers\nBoth Berit Block and Sophie Dunlea are employees at Constant Contact\, the AI-powered marketing platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits grow for over 30 years. \nBerit Block is Senior Director of International Marketing at Constant Contact. Based in London\, she leads Constant Contact’s global marketing. \nHer work centres on removing the complexity from marketing for small business owners\, startups and sole traders so they can find new customers\, communicate effectively and grow without needing to be a marketing specialist themselves. \nBerit has extensive experience in other companies such as Meta and WeTransfer. Beyond her corporate career\, she is co-founder of Planet Thanet Locations\, a Kent-based agency serving the film\, photographic and events sector and serves as Non-Executive Director and Advisor to Girl Hike CIC. \nSophie Dunlea is the UK Marketing Lead at Constant Contact. Also based in London\, she works closely with communities and partners across the UK who share a passion for helping small businesses get seen\, connect with customers and grow through smarter marketing. \nWith a background in events and large-scale partnerships\, Sophie specialises in helping businesses turn simple marketing ideas into meaningful results. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Berit and Sophie to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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. \nAbout Constant Contact\nConstant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or nonprofit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined Lunch and Learn to share its extensive marketing expertise.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-to-avoid-email-jail-why-deliverability-is-everything/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T130916Z
CREATED:20260716T130916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130916Z
UID:2068-1785236400-1785240000@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Making AI work for your small business: Turning opportunity into action
DESCRIPTION:Making AI work for your small business: Turning opportunity into action (with Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP) \nAI is starting to change how small businesses run and grow\, but many owners are still unsure how to get the most from it. \nConcerns about cost\, trust and risk remain common and are stopping some businesses from embracing AI. \nWork by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) points to a clear trust gap that could put a £42bn opportunity at risk for UK small firms. This session brings together practical examples and policy insights to help you decide what AI could bring to your business. \nJoin Rishi Sunak and FSB for a focused discussion on how AI is being used in practice and what we can learn from those who have adopted it most successfully. \nWhy attend \n• See how small businesses are using AI in real situations \n• Understand the main barriers identified in recent FSB work \n• Hear Rishi Sunak’s views on supporting AI adoption \n• Ask questions during the live Q&A \nWhat will be covered \n• Introduction: Why AI matters now \n• FSB’s new report on AI adoption: Key takeaways for small business owners \n• Rishi Sunak in conversation with small businesses: Practical experiences and challenges \n• Live Q&A: Questions from attendees \n• Closing remarks: Key takeaways
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/making-ai-work-for-your-small-business-turning-opportunity-into-action/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T143000
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UID:2035-1785330000-1785335400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
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! \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \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.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nKerry Madge | Marketing Executive\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\nKerry Madge is a creative and hands-on Marketing Executive at Let’s Do Marketing\, bringing nearly six years of experience helping businesses grow through social media. With a BA in Marketing Management\, she specialises in social media advertising\, content creation\, and graphic design\, turning ideas into engaging posts that capture attention and drive results. \nKerry excels in social media advertising\, graphic design\, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting creative solutions and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that empower small businesses to visualize and achieve their overarching goals.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/using-canva-to-create-content-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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UID:2052-1785405600-1785409200@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:FSB Webinar: Funding the future
DESCRIPTION:Looking to grow your business but unsure where to find funding or how to secure it? Join us for Funding the Future\, an insightful webinar designed to help small business owners navigate the often-confusing world of business finance and funding opportunities. \nWhether you’re looking to invest in sustainability initiatives\, expand your operations\, purchase equipment\, or simply strengthen your cash flow\, this session will provide practical guidance on accessing the right funding for your business. \nWe’ll be joined by Celia Gaze\, Founder and CEO of the The Wellbeing Farm\, one of the UK’s most innovative and sustainable event venues. Celia will share her inspiring journey from transforming a rundown farm into a thriving\, award-winning business with sustainability at its heart. She’ll offer a candid look at her experience securing funding to support The Wellbeing Farm’s growth and environmental initiatives\, including the challenges\, opportunities and lessons learned along the way. \nYou’ll also hear from Capitalise\, the partner behind the FSB Funding Platform\, who will demonstrate how FSB members can use the platform to explore funding options\, connect with a wide range of lenders\, assess their financial health and improve their chances of securing finance. The platform provides access to over 100 UK lenders and helps businesses identify the most suitable funding solutions for their needs. \nYou’ll discover: \n\nReal-world insights from a business owner who has successfully secured funding\nHow the FSB Funding Platform can help you find and apply for funding opportunities\nPractical steps you can take immediately to improve your funding readiness\n\nWhether you’re considering your first funding application or looking for new ways to finance your next stage of growth\, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge\, tools and confidence to take the next step.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/fsb-webinar-funding-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T101213Z
CREATED:20260716T101213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T101213Z
UID:2059-1785758400-1785760200@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:How to use AI without sounding like a machine
DESCRIPTION:This session is all about working smarter\, without losing your voice. \nLearn how to create high-quality content\, spot and fix overused phrases and prompt like a pro. Plus\, discover how automations can do the heavy lifting in the background\, freeing you up over the busy summer months. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nHow to get more marketing done and generate high-quality content\n\n\nHow to prompt like a pro – prescriptive techniques to get results that match your brand voice\n\n\nHow to do more and save time with automation\n\nMake the most of each session and sign up to a 30-day Constant Contact free trial\, so you can follow along\, practice what you’ve learned\, and see the tool for youself. \nAbout the speaker\nAndrew Davis is a UK-based digital marketing trainer\, keynote speaker and generative AI specialist with over 25 years’ experience in the digital industry. \nHe has worked with organisations including FIFA\, Forbes\, Ogilvy\, Sony PlayStation\, Dyson\, O2 and Tesco\, helping teams understand how social media\, content strategy and emerging technology can drive better marketing outcomes. \nHis career spans started by launching BBC Radio 1Xtra and Myspace.com\, alongside four years serving on the Ofcom Advisory Committee for England. Andrew is known for making complex digital topics practical\, engaging and easy to apply. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Andrew to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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. \nAbout Constant Contact\nConstant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or nonprofit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined Lunch and Learn to share its extensive marketing expertise.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-to-use-ai-without-sounding-like-a-machine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing
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CREATED:20260716T102147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T102147Z
UID:2061-1786363200-1786365000@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Smarter ways to grow your contact list
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you’ll discover practical and creative ways to grow your audience\, from sign-up forms and QR codes to social media\, events\, and incentive offers. \nDiscover how to capture valuable insights\, such as your subscribers’ interests and preferences\, so you can deliver more relevant communications\, nurture your audience over time and ultimately grow your business. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nStrategies to attract new contacts to your list\nCreative ways to capture valuable information like interests and preferences\nHow to manage your list over time to drive success\n\nJump in and prepare before the session with a 30-day Constant Contact free trial\, so you can put your learnings into action. \nAbout the speaker\nAndrew Davis is a UK-based digital marketing trainer\, keynote speaker and generative AI specialist with over 25 years’ experience in the digital industry. \nHe has worked with organisations including FIFA\, Forbes\, Ogilvy\, Sony PlayStation\, Dyson\, O2 and Tesco\, helping teams understand how social media\, content strategy and emerging technology can drive better marketing outcomes. \nHis career started by launching BBC Radio 1Xtra and Myspace.com\, alongside four years serving on the Ofcom Advisory Committee for England. \nAndrew is known for making complex digital topics practical\, engaging and easy to apply. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Andrew to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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. \nAbout Constant Contact\nConstant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or nonprofit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined Lunch and Learn to share its extensive marketing expertise.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/smarter-ways-to-grow-your-contact-list/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Social Media
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T124742Z
CREATED:20260710T124742Z
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UID:2039-1786528800-1786536000@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking Down the Basics of SEO
DESCRIPTION:Get your business found online by the people who need you most. \nTired 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. \nThis workshop will help you fix that. You’ll learn simple\, practical SEO strategies that bring more visitors to your site\, attract your ideal customers\, and help your business grow. We’ll break down the jargon\, showing you how to optimise your website\, create content that ranks\, and use free tools to see what’s working. \nBy the end\, you’ll know exactly how to make your business more visible online — and feel confident doing it yourself. \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nUnderstanding Search Engines: Gain insights into how search engines work and how they determine the ranking of web pages.\n\n\n\n\nKeyword Research and Optimisation: Learn how to strategically incorporate keywords into your content to increase visibility and attract the right audience.\n\n\n\n\nOn-Page SEO Techniques: Explore the critical on-page elements that contribute to a website’s SEO success.\n\n\n\n\nOff-Page SEO Strategies: Delve into off-page SEO factors\, including backlink building and social signals. Understand how to cultivate a strong online presence beyond the confines of your website.\n\n\n\n\nTechnical SEO Essentials: Uncover the technical aspects of SEO\, such as site speed\, mobile optimisation\, and crawlability.\n\n\n\n\nMeasuring and Analysing SEO Performance: Explore key metrics and tools to measure the effectiveness of your SEO efforts.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \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. \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/breaking-down-the-basics-of-seo-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Marketing that matters: Learn from the experts
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know why email marketing remains a crucial part of marketing and business growth? \nBring your questions and join our exciting panel of marketing professionals. \nJoin Berit Block\, Senior Director of International Marketing at Constant Contact\, as she hosts a live Q&A with Lorna Bladen\, Small Business Community Manager at Canva and Edward Stephens\, Marketing Lead at Chelsea Football Club Womens as they discuss why email marketing remains a critical part of marketing and business growth. \nBring your questions and gain valuable insights from experienced marketing leaders. \nDon’t miss your last chance to sign up for 30-day Constant Contact free trial\, so you can put your learnings from Marketing Mondays into action and begin to grow your business straight away. \nIf you have any questions you’d like the panel to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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. \nAbout Constant Contact\nConstant Contact offers email and digital marketing tools that make it easy for your small business or nonprofit to get the attention and revenue it deserves. Constant Contact has joined Lunch and Learn to share its extensive marketing expertise.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/marketing-that-matters-learn-from-the-experts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Manufacturing,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Successful Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how email marketing can help your business grow. \nEver 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  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 09:30am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \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.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \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. \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/strategies-for-successful-email-marketing-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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UID:2047-1787652000-1787662800@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding and Developing a Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Need to create a marketing strategy document but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down all the elements of a marketing strategy\, to help you create a consistent and cohesive plan that helps you attract the right customers\, communicate clearly\, and grow your business with purpose. \nStruggling to make your marketing actually work for your business? Many small business owners dive into social media posts\, flyers\, or ads without a clear plan – and end up frustrated when results don’t follow. \nThat’s why this workshop focuses on helping you create a marketing strategy that drives results. You’ll learn how to define your audience\, sharpen your message\, and turn your strengths into a clear\, consistent plan you can use every day. By the end\, you’ll have the know-how and framework to confidently market your business with purpose and direction. \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nWhat is a Marketing Strategy & Market Analysis: Understand what a marketing strategy really is and why it matters\, while exploring your market landscape to identify opportunities and gaps where your business can stand out.\n\n\n\n\nSWOT Analysis & Competitor Insights: Assess your strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities\, and threats\, and learn how to analyse competitors to differentiate your business effectively.\n\n\n\n\nIdentifying Target Audiences & Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition: Discover who your ideal customers are and how to communicate what makes your business special in a way that resonates with them.\n\n\n\n\nBrand Identity & Messaging: Define a clear\, consistent brand personality\, and create compelling messages that connect with your audience across all channels.\n\n\n\n\nChoosing Channels & Measuring Success with KPIs: Identify the marketing channels that will deliver the best results for your business and learn which key performance indicators to track to see what’s working and where to improve.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \nWith more than 20 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. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/understanding-and-developing-a-marketing-strategy-8/
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! \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \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.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nKerry Madge | Marketing Executive\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\nKerry Madge is a creative and hands-on Marketing Executive at Let’s Do Marketing\, bringing nearly six years of experience helping businesses grow through social media. With a BA in Marketing Management\, she specialises in social media advertising\, content creation\, and graphic design\, turning ideas into engaging posts that capture attention and drive results. \nKerry excels in social media advertising\, graphic design\, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting creative solutions and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that empower small businesses to visualize and achieve their overarching goals.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/using-canva-to-create-content-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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UID:2041-1791367200-1791374400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking Down the Basics of SEO
DESCRIPTION:Get your business found online by the people who need you most. \nTired 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. \nThis workshop will help you fix that. You’ll learn simple\, practical SEO strategies that bring more visitors to your site\, attract your ideal customers\, and help your business grow. We’ll break down the jargon\, showing you how to optimise your website\, create content that ranks\, and use free tools to see what’s working. \nBy the end\, you’ll know exactly how to make your business more visible online — and feel confident doing it yourself. \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nUnderstanding Search Engines: Gain insights into how search engines work and how they determine the ranking of web pages.\n\n\n\n\nKeyword Research and Optimisation: Learn how to strategically incorporate keywords into your content to increase visibility and attract the right audience.\n\n\n\n\nOn-Page SEO Techniques: Explore the critical on-page elements that contribute to a website’s SEO success.\n\n\n\n\nOff-Page SEO Strategies: Delve into off-page SEO factors\, including backlink building and social signals. Understand how to cultivate a strong online presence beyond the confines of your website.\n\n\n\n\nTechnical SEO Essentials: Uncover the technical aspects of SEO\, such as site speed\, mobile optimisation\, and crawlability.\n\n\n\n\nMeasuring and Analysing SEO Performance: Explore key metrics and tools to measure the effectiveness of your SEO efforts.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \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. \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/breaking-down-the-basics-of-seo-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Successful Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how email marketing can help your business grow. \nEver 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  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 09:30am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \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.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \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. \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. \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/strategies-for-successful-email-marketing-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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