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SUMMARY:Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free\, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. \nEach webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. \nAttend 10 sessions\, and receive a free gift from us! \nDo you ever feel like a fraud\, despite your accomplishments? You’re definitely not alone\, imposter syndrome affects high achievers across all industries and can often impact their business and potential negatively. Coach Jane Galloway will lead an empowering webinar designed to help you understand\, challenge\, and overcome imposter syndrome. Through relatable insights and practical tools\, Jane will guide you toward building lasting self-belief\, allowing your full potential to be reached. \nYou’ll learn: \n– What imposter syndrome really is and why it’s so common \n– How to overcome imposter syndrome \n– How to reframe your self-doubt and boost your self confidence \nSign up for more webinars in this series here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar - What is Innovation funding?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar – What is Innovation funding? \nWelcome to our online event\, hosted by the Innovation Grant Mentoring programme\, where we will dive into the world of innovation funding! Join us for an informative webinar where we will discuss what innovation funding is all about and how it can benefit your projects. Our mentors will guide you through the process and provide valuable insights to help you secure the funding you need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow your ideas! \nJoin our experts\, Colm Watling and Liz Flint\, in a comprehensive session where we will discuss: \n\nDiscover what innovation funding is and how it fuels research\, development\, and market growth.\nLearn how to access Innovate UK grants\, from identifying calls to crafting winning applications.\nUnderstand who provides innovation funding — from government to investors — and why they do it.\nGain practical tips on timing\, eligibility\, partnerships\, and maximising success in funding bids.\n\nColm Watling – An aeronautical systems engineer\, Colm has an engineering background including innovation in defence systems (MOD) and the automotive sector (Triumph Motorcycles). He brings regional business support programme experience from his time at PERA where he ran the East Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service\, as well as having Technology Transfer roles at Loughborough and Nottingham Trent Universities. Colm has more recently worked for InnovateUK and the Catapult Network\, and now works InnovateUK\, a number of universities and increasingly on energy efficiency and community energy projects on the Isle of Wight. \nLiz Flint – Liz is director of Flint Innovation and has twenty years of experience at the intersection of business\, academia\, and Government. Liz has a strong track record of successful grant applications and is a mentor on the Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme. She’s also a Monitoring Officer for a wide range of Innovate UK funded projects\, as well as working with several Universities to deliver the Help to Grow programme. ​Liz believes in empowering people\, harnessing innovation to improve productivity\, and cutting through the noise. Liz covers areas including: Strategy development and implementation\, Bid writing\, Small business start-up and growth strategies and planning\, Coaching and mentoring SMEs\, Training and workshop delivery. \nInnovation Grant Mentoring Programme \nA fully funded programme for innovative SMEs\, which to date has supported businesses in the region to secure £3.1m of innovation funding and inspired many more founders to consider working towards innovation funding to support their innovative research and development projects. \nIt is a free-to-access service with a pool of experienced innovation mentors and bid coaches that companies will be linked to based upon their areas of expertise and background. Giving businesses practical insights to improve success rates. \nSupporting businesses in Norfolk\, Suffolk and Essex \nhttps://connectedinnovation.co.uk/innovation-grant-mentoring-project/
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/innovation-grant-mentoring-webinar-what-is-innovation-funding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grant Funding,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T100000
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SUMMARY:Improving your Facebook Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to get the most out of Facebook for your business? \nFacebook is the world’s largest social media platform. It has around 50 million active users in the UK and is popular with people of all regions\, income levels\, genders\, and educational backgrounds. \nNot many of us have the budget to hire dedicated staff or third-party agencies to run our account\, so how do you get the most out of Facebook and use it to attract new followers and engagement without this? \nJoin us for an informative and practical workshop which will provide an overview of how to best utilise Facebook for your organisation – vital when you have limited time and resources. \nTo make this workshop as bespoke as possible we will ask you a few short questions when you register in order for us to understand the needs of the group\, but we will cover the following areas: \n•    The importance of marketing on social media for business\n•    How to create compelling and engaging posts\n•    Practical examples of what works and what doesn’t\n•    Using Facebook to recruit and inspire future employees\n•    A chance to share your own experiences and learn from others\n•    How to schedule posts in advance and work smarter\n•    Facebook features explained\, including Stories and Reels\n•    A brief overview of the Meta Business Suite and Facebook Insights\n•    The importance of scheduling and calendars. \nOur social media workshops are popular\, and places are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nWho Should Attend\nThis training is for staff who have the responsibility of social media as part of their role and have a good working knowledge of Facebook\, but do not necessarily have a working knowledge of how to make the platform work best for their business. This course will assist in gaining that understanding and how to tailor it to established business goals. \nWhat’s Included \n\nThe workshop lasts for 2 hours but further time is available at the end for any outstanding questions or queries.\nAfter the workshop\, we will send you a pack containing all the advice\, tips and links discussed during the session.\nYou will also be able to pass on follow-up questions to our trainers\, SRX Consultancy\, who will offer practical support (via email or a quick call) to ensure you are able to put everything you learned into action.\n\nAbout the Trainers\nSRX Consultancy is a boutique PR\, social media and communications agency specialising in areas including charity and small business. Their bespoke and tailored training sessions have been running for 10 years – attended by staff from hundreds of charities\, organisations\, and small businesses\, always receiving positive feedback. This workshop will be delivered by Simon Rothstein and Lauren Soar. \nDate:   Tuesday 2 December 2025  10.00am to 12.00pm\nVirtual:  Zoom Platform\nCost to attend:  Members £95.00 + VAT and Non-Members £150.00 + VAT \nPlease note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those that attend
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/improving-your-facebook-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Social Media
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T110000
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SUMMARY:Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, supportive and productive virtual networking event for entrepreneurs in the military community. \nThis is a unique joint partnership between X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to provide regular opportunities to bring together business owners from the Armed Forces community to network\, exchange knowledge\, and build contacts across the whole of the UK. \nEvent Highlights \nThese focused events are a great option for businesses led by members of the military community who may be new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start. Equally\, it is a great opportunity for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring business leaders. \nStructure \nThe event will feature a brief presentation from a former member of the Armed Forces community (TBC) who is now active in the business environment. Following this\, the meeting will move into breakout rooms\, allowing attendees the space for further discussion on the theme or to share any other topics of interest. This is a space to network in a friendly and supportive environment. \n\nHost – Ren Kapur MBE \n \nRen Kapur MBE is founder and CEO of X-Forces Enterprise\, established in 2013. \nA social entrepreneur\, Ren has harnessed her experience to enable individuals and communities to support themselves and thrive through enterprise. In doing so she has brought together corporate\, government\, and charity stakeholders at the very highest levels. \nRen was awarded an MBE for service to the Entrepreneurship in 2016 in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list and is a Reservist in the British Army; a Visiting Fellow at Lord Ashcroft’s Business School\, Armed Forces Champion for the Federation of Small Businesses\, and newly-appointed board member and SME Lead for Enterprise M3 LEP. \nGuest Speaker – Adam Casey – tmc3 Ltd \nRAF veteran Adam Casey co-founded tmc3 to redefine cybersecurity consultancy\, placing people\, not just technology\, at its heart. Leaving behind a corporate career\, he launched his business with no external backing\, guided by a bold vision to create a values-led\, veteran-founded company. \nSince 2020\, tmc3 has grown by 86% year-on-year\, working with dozens of organisations including Parliament\, the Ministry of Defence\, the NHS\, and major infrastructure bodies. But it’s not just commercial success that sets them apart\, it’s their commitment to community. Over one-third of Adam’s team are veterans and tmc3 actively mentors service leavers\, helping them transition into rewarding tech careers. \nAudience \nThis is a joint venture between X-Forces Enterprise and FSB. The networking sessions are open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members\, XFE beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries so please feel free to share with your networks. #FSBConnectOnline #MilitaryinBusiness \nAlthough this event could be particularly useful to veterans\, service leavers\, reserves\, cadets and their families\, everyone is welcome to embrace the wider business community\, grow community cohesion\, and exchange knowledge. \nCommitment to our Communities \nSince its inception in 2013\, XFE’s mission has been to provide members of the wider military family (transitioning service personnel\, veterans\, their families\, reservists\, cadets and beyond) with the tools to make informed decisions about their future and\, through enterprise skills training\, empower them to reach their career potential. The old military adage of ‘leave no one behind’ sits at the very heart of our ethos. \nFSB is committed to and values diversity and inclusion in everything we do. The strength of FSB rests on the diversity of our self-employed and small business owners who reflect the whole of the UK business population\, both as members and volunteers. With this\, we want all small business owners and the self-employed\, from whichever communities they belong to\, to feel welcomed and a part of the FSB community. \nOur events and activities\, including those focused on a specific issue or equality characteristic\, are open to all. We encourage shared learning\, wider conversations\, and a collective responsibility to inclusivity through allyship\, where marginalised groups are supported by others.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/force-for-business-virtual-networking-for-military-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T123000
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SUMMARY:HR Prime FREE Training Session- Company Branding- Attracting Customers and Enhancing Your Reputation
DESCRIPTION:HR Prime FREE Training Session \nCompany Branding: Attracting Customers and Enhancing Your Reputation \nJoin us for an exciting online training session where you will learn all about company branding. Discover how to attract customers and enhance your reputation in the market. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! \nPlease register to secure a spot!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/hr-prime-free-training-session-company-branding-attracting-customers-and-enhancing-your-reputation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T185507
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SUMMARY:BIG Networking for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Event details \nFSB’s BIG networking event is back for 2025! Whether you’re self-employed\, a start-up\, or simply looking to grow your B2B connections – make sure you join us for FSB’s biggest online networking event\, ever! \nAt this event \nWhat can you expect at our BIG networking event? You’ll have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs on zoom\, in small breakout rooms\, and we’ll be joined by a brilliant guest to share their experiences and tips for achieving great business growth. \nHosts \nDavid Bell \nFounder and CEO of Simboc Ltd \nHollie Whittles \n  \nSpeakers \n \nChisola Chitambala is an Essex-based entrepreneur who reached the final five on this year’s edition of The Apprentice UK. She is the co-founder of CB Virtual Assistant\, a successful virtual assistant business that she has run with her business partner for nearly three years. With a background as a paediatric nurse and an MBA to support her transition into entrepreneurship\, Chisola brings a wealth of experience to her work. She is also a passionate advocate for migraine awareness\, a children’s storyteller\, and a keen netball player. \nChisola will share her inspiring journey full of navigating challenges\, pivoting during adversity\, adapting her business\, staying true to her values\, and the valuable lessons she learned from her time on national TV – all experiences that have shaped her entrepreneurial path. With honesty and insight\, she’ll also reflect on the barriers she’s faced as a young woman in business\, and how she continues to overcome them. Expect an empowering\, thought-provoking session filled with real-world insights\, resilience\, and motivation. \nPlaces at this event are limited so register early to avoid disappointment! \nPlease be advised that bookings will close 70 minutes prior to the event start time to allow sufficient time for customer service support. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \nEvent contact \nFor help and support regarding this event\, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/big-networking-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Health\, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our national health\, wellbeing\, and personal development event for small businesses\, happening on the third Wednesday of the month. \nWhen you’re busy running your own small business\, it’s important to take the time to look after your mental\, physical\, and financial wellbeing. Join us for insightful presentations from wellbeing experts who will share practical tips and advice. You’ll also have the chance to connect and network with fellow small business owners. \nThis month’s theme will announced soon. \nMeet your host: \n \nAnna M Stapleton is a passionate Mental and Emotional Resilience Coach\, is dedicated to elevating health\, wellbeing and personal growth within the small businesses’ community. Drawing on her professional background\, Anna guides entrepreneurs and small business owners to cultivate resilience\, embrace accountability\, and unlock their full potential for themselves and their staff. \nHer coaching and mentoring approach empowers clients to overcome everyday challenges\, align their actions with core values\, and build a regret-free future. \nAs a champion for personal growth and development\, Anna offers powerful insights through her coaching and mentoring sessions\, workshops\, and speaking engagements. Her mission is to foster a community of emotionally intelligent\, mentally strong individuals who thrive in both their professional and personal lives. \nYou will get a chance to: \n\nHear from a variety of speakers during the ‘In Conversation With’ discussions\nConnect and engage with fellow business owners during the sessions\nExplore how we can further support the wellbeing agenda within our communities
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/health-wellbeing-and-personal-development-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Wellbeing Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T185507
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down the Basics of SEO
DESCRIPTION:Get your business found online by the people who need you most. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \nBy the end\, you’ll know exactly how to make your business more visible online — and feel confident doing it yourself. \n  \n\nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \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  \n\nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\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. \n  \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. \n  \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  \n\nPrivacy Notice\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to Let’s Do Business Group processing and managing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Your data will only be used for the purposes of managing your event registration and any relevant communications.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/breaking-down-the-basics-of-seo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform the way you work? \nJoin us for an interactive one-hour webinar with Angela Pawar\, Microsoft Copilot Specialist at Giacom\, and Ken Strettle from KVS 365\, a Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses adopt Copilot and Microsoft 365 securely and with confidence. In this webinar you will discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across your organisation. \nAngela will break down what Microsoft 365 Copilot is\, show you real-world demonstrations in Outlook\, Teams\, Word\, Excel\, and more\, and guide you through customization options with Copilot Studio. You’ll also learn the technical requirements for Copilot\, proven adoption strategies\, and where to find resources for continued learning. \nWhether you’re exploring Copilot for the first time or looking to maximise its potential\, this session will give you practical insights and confidence to take the next step. \nKey Takeaways \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will: \n✅ Understand what Microsoft 365 Copilot is and how it works \n✅ See demonstrations of Copilot in action across key apps \n✅ Learn how to customize Copilot and leverage Copilot Studio \n✅ Know the requirements for successful deployment \n✅ Discover strategies to drive adoption and user engagement \n✅ Access resources for ongoing learning and support \nThis webinar is hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses in partnership with KVS 365 and Giacom. \nAbout KVS 365 \nKVS 365 is a UK-based Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses without in-house IT teams get set up securely\, stay productive\, and meet the basics of Cyber Essentials using Microsoft 365 Business Premium. We focus on clear\, practical guidance rather than jargon\, so owners can get more value from the tools they already pay for. \nImportant Notice: \nPlease be advised that bookings will close 70 minutes prior to the event start time to allow sufficient time for customer service support. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \nEvent contact \nFor help and support regarding this event\, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/unlock-productivity-with-microsoft-365-copilot/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:AI,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Better You\, Better Business
DESCRIPTION:When you’re running a small business\, the ability to listen\, truly listen\, can make the difference between clarity and confusion\, alignment and tension\, progress and burnout. \nYet unspoken assumptions\, mental clutter\, and rushed conversations often get in the way\, draining your energy and undermining performance. \nThis month\, we’re stripping listening back to its essentials. \n\nBeyond Hearing: The Power of Focused Listening\nA Grounded Approach to Listening to Others\, and Yourself\, for Better Decisions\n\nJoin us for a powerful\, practical session designed to help you shift from passive hearing to Focused Listening\, so you can make better decisions\, build stronger relationships\, and lead with greater confidence and wellbeing. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nReduce overwhelm by recognising and clearing limiting internal narratives.\nUnderstand what’s really being communicated by listening beneath the surface of clients\, staff\, and partners.\nStrengthen decision-making through intentional\, grounded\, present communication.\nBuild resilience using wellbeing-focused listening techniques that support both personal and business growth.\nCome away with practical tools you can apply immediately—in conversations\, in leadership\, and within yourself.\n\nOur speaker for February will be Alison Theaker from Live Life For Me. \n \nAlison has 30 years’ experience in public relations and management as a practitioner\, academic\, and author. In 2009\, she founded The Spark to help small businesses and sole traders reach their full potential. \nHer Public Relations Handbook (7th edition\, 2024) is widely used on UK undergraduate PR courses. She completed an MPhil in 2023 on mentoring for women entrepreneurs in rural areas\, tutors marketing apprentices at Cambridge Marketing College\, and is an adjunct lecturer at Exeter University. \nWith colleague Anne Hope\, Alison develops courses and resources supporting women through menopause\, including the 5-session online course Menopause Redefined\, in partnership with holistic GP Dr Johanneke Kodde. \nMeet your host: \n \nAnna M Stapleton Mental & Emotional Resilience Coach\, is committed to elevating health\, wellbeing\, and personal development within the small business community. Anna empowers entrepreneurs to develop emotional intelligence\, embrace accountability\, and unlock their potential\, for themselves\, their teams\, and their businesses. \nSecure your place today and take the next step toward clearer communication\, confident decision-making\, and a stronger\, more resilient you.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/better-you-better-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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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. \n  \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\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  \n\nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 09:30am – 12:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \n  \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  \n\nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\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. \n  \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. \n  \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  \n\nPrivacy Notice\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to Let’s Do Business Group processing and managing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Your data will only be used for the purposes of managing your event registration and any relevant communications.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strategies-for-successful-email-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, supportive and productive regular virtual networking meeting for entrepreneurs with any form of disability or health issues. \nThis is a regular opportunity for business owners with any form of physical or mental health issues to network together\, advise each other and build up contacts across the whole of the UK. \nThe online networking session will feature a short 10 minute talk by a speaker with a health issue – or someone who is an advocate for those with a disability – before we go into breakout rooms so attendees can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment. \nThese virtual networking meetings are part of the FSB’s ongoing Business Without Barriers campaign which aims to encourage inclusive\, supportive workplaces and offer advice for the country’s army of disabled entrepreneurs. \nThis free #FSBConnectOnline networking is open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend\, so please feel free to share with your networks. \nPlease note that subtitles will automatically be enabled for this virtual networking event. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nOur events and activities\, including those focused on a specific issue or equality characteristic\, are open to all. We encourage shared learning\, wider conversations\, and a collective responsibility to inclusivity through allyship\, where marginalised groups are supported by others.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/disabled-entrepreneurs-networking-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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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. \n  \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. \n  \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  \n\nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \n  \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  \n\nMeet the Host:\nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\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. \n  \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. \n  \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  \n\nPrivacy Notice\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to Let’s Do Business Group processing and managing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Your data will only be used for the purposes of managing your event registration and any relevant communications.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/understanding-and-developing-a-marketing-strategy-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Bot Up Your Business - Marketing Programme Registration
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the Bot Up Your Business programme\, supported by BT Group\, to help small business owners learn how AI can be their marketing ally. Through practical training designed to tackle real-world business challenges\, you’ll learn how AI can improve content creation\, strengthen copywriting\, and enhance social media campaigns. \nJoin us to sharpen your AI skills and help your business grow! \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 5th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 2 – 12th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 3 – 19th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 4 – 26th March (10am – 11am)\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/bot-up-your-business-marketing-programme-registration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Online Event
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UID:1774-1773828000-1773833400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:March Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:Forge Stronger Connections at Our Virtual Networking  \nStart your morning with meaningful conversations\, industry insights\, and new opportunities at our upcoming Virtual Networking session. Whether you’re looking to broaden your connections or share your expertise\, this friendly\, informal event is the ideal space to grow your network. \nOur engaging breakout rooms make it easy to have authentic conversations with professionals from across Essex\, helping you build relationships\, gain fresh perspectives\, and stay informed about what’s happening in the local business community. \nYour network remains one of your most valuable assets. Take this chance to expand and strengthen it. We look forward to welcoming you. \nDate:   Wednesday 18 March 10.00am to 11.30am \nPlatform:   Zoom\nCost:   FREE for Members. Non-Members £35.00 + VAT \nAgenda\n9.50am – Sign into Zoom Meeting\n10.00am – Welcome introduction from a Client Relationship Manager\n10.05am – Networking\n11.30am – Meeting finishes \nFeedback from previous virtual networking sessions:\n“As always\, the set up and arrangements by ECoC were first class and superbly executed. Sincere thanks to everyone involved for a very enjoyable morning.”
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/march-virtual-networking-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Social Media Advanced: Paid Ads on Facebook & Instagram
DESCRIPTION:Use paid social media advertising to reach the right audience\, drive traffic\, and achieve real business results – without wasting money on ineffective ads. \n  \nMany small business owners struggle with paid campaigns because they run ads without a clear strategy\, leaving them frustrated when results don’t match their expectations. \n  \nThis workshop focuses on equipping you with strategies for paid social media campaigns that actually deliver. You’ll discover how to target the right audience\, craft compelling ad content\, and measure performance effectively. By the end\, you’ll have practical skills and the confidence to turn paid social media ads into a powerful growth tool for your business. \n  \n\nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £35pp +VAT \n  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nBuilding a Strong Foundation: Understand the fundamentals of paid social media advertising\, including campaign objectives\, ad formats\, and targeting options.\n\n\n\n\nDefining Your Audience: Learn how to identify your ideal customers and use tools like custom audiences\, lookalike audiences\, and retargeting to reach them.\n\n\n\n\nCreating Engaging Ads: Explore techniques for writing persuasive copy and designing eye-catching graphics using tools like Canva that drive clicks and conversions.\n\n\n\n\nSetting Up Campaigns: Get hands-on guidance on creating and launching campaigns in Facebook Ads Manager\, including ad placement\, budget allocation\, and bidding strategies.\n\n\n\n\nMonitoring & Optimising Performance: Learn how to track key metrics\, analyse results\, and adjust campaigns to improve ROI and achieve better outcomes.\n\n\n  \n\nMeet the Host:\nKerry Madge | Marketing Executive\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\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. \n  \nKerry’s passion is helping small businesses navigate the world of paid social media with confidence. She loves developing practical strategies\, crafting ads that connect with the right audience\, and showing businesses how to use platforms like Facebook and Instagram to drive traffic\, leads\, and sales. \n  \n\nPrivacy Notice\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to Let’s Do Business Group processing and managing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Your data will only be used for the purposes of managing your event registration and any relevant communications.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/social-media-advanced-paid-ads-on-facebook-instagram/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Social Media
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