• An introduction to Start Up Loans

    Online

    With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs. Since being launched in 2016, over 122,000 businesses have benefited from a government-backed Start Up Loan. Join colleagues from ... Read more

    Free
  • HR Prime FREE training session – Absence Management (Including Mental Health)

    Online

    HR Prime FREE training session - Absence Management (Including Mental Health) Welcome to our Zoom training session focusing on absence management, with a special emphasis on Mental Health. Join us for an informative and interactive session where you'll learn valuable insights and best practices in managing employee absences effectively, especially in relation to mental health ... Read more

    Free
  • Lunch and Learn: Building a loved local brand

    Webinar

    In this webinar, Teresa Ferreira, creative director and founder of Ferrgood Studio, shares some practical ways to cultivate a positive and beloved brand presence in your immediate local community. Learn how to foster customer loyalty, increase footfall and drive sustainable growth. Topics covered in this session How to identify the key elements that contribute to a ... Read more

    Free
  • Future focus: Ideas, funding and the market

    Online

    Join the British Business Bank for an interactive virtual roundtable discussion on funding strategies, growth hacks, market trends, and key resources to fuel your smaller business. Gain valuable insights into how business finance really works and discover tools and support systems that could help accelerate the growth of your business. Have a burning question? Ask ... Read more

    Free
  • Southend Business Partnership Briefing 9 October 2025

    Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

    The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. The focus of the event will be around AI. AI presentation will be from the AI Guys:- An AI automation agency empowering your business with intelligent automation. Space East will also be presenting on funding and advice ... Read more

    Free
  • Financing greener assets to unlock better business performance

    Online

    Join the British Business Bank for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of business finance for green assets, including practical examples of financial products and the businesses using them. Beneath the geopolitical noise, investment in lower carbon assets and business models could offer long-term commercial opportunities. Yet newer, greener assets can feel unfamiliar ... Read more

    Free
  • AI Accelerator: Introduction to AI and Digital Tools

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Join us for a full-day, hands-on Digital Tools and AI Workshop designed to help professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and confidently integrate AI into their daily operations. In the morning session, we’ll explore the fundamentals of digital tools, including communication, project management, automation, and data analysis platforms. Through interactive activities like tool mapping, gap analysis, and real-world scenario ... Read more

    Free
  • Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop.

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Great leadership isn’t just about position — it’s about impact.  This intensive Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop is designed to help you:   ✔ Communicate more effectively across teams  ✔ Lead with confidence, clarity and purpose  ✔ Manage people and priorities with real impact   📍 In-person at Launchpad Southend(with lunch & refreshments)  🗓️ 15 Oct (full ... Read more

    £595.00
  • Achieving Email Excellence Strategies for Successful Email Marketing

    Online

    Description Email Marketing remains a cornerstone of digital communication, which when used effectively can elevate your brand, foster customer loyalty, and drive remarkable results. In this 2-hour webinar, we will explore how email marketing can be a game-changer for your business, unravelling the secrets behind crafting compelling campaigns and how they seamlessly integrate into your ... Read more

    £30.00
  • Selling to Public Sector: A practical introduction to tendering

    Zoom

    Join this webinar to demystify the tendering process and gain practical tips on winning public sector contracts. About this event Business • Startups Want to win public sector contracts but you're not sure where to start? Join this 30-minute introductory session with Melanie Bryan OBE DL, which will demystify the tendering process, draw on "real life" ... Read more

    Free