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SUMMARY:SE..whO Breaking down the basics of SEO
DESCRIPTION:In an era where online presence is a necessity\, understanding the fundamentals of search engine optimisation (SEO) is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Navigating this dynamic landscape\, can appear overwhelming and complicated for small business owners\, but Let’s Do Marketing are here to help. \nThis 2-hour webinar breaks down the basics of SEO\, providing you with the understanding of the core principles and highlights the tools available to help search engines to give you the attention you deserve! \nEvent details:\nTime: 10am – 12pm \nLocation: Online (ZOOM) \nCost: £30pp \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 Optimization: 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 optimization\, 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\nWho Should Attend:\n· Small Business Owners \n\n\nSmall Business Owners\n\n\n\n\nContent Creators\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs\n\n\n\n\nAnyone Seeking to Enhance Digital Presence\n\n\nLet’s demystify SEO and empower you to navigate the digital landscape with confidence. \n  \nMeet the Host: \nStacey Pretty | Marketing Director\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\nStacey is the Marketing Director of Let’s Do Marketing\, a marketing consultancy and services agency which is tailored to specifically support new and small businesses with organising and fulfilling their marketing ideas. With over 17 years of marketing experience\, working in both B2B and B2C environments\, Stacey has extensive experience in managing\, creating\, and promoting a variety of products and services using both online and offline marketing tools. Understanding the challenges faced by new and small businesses\, Stacey seeks to simplify the complexities of marketing\, with an approach focused on effectiveness and consistency\, ensuring that every marketing effort translates into tangible results. For Stacey\, marketing isn’t just about campaigns; it’s about building relationships and fostering an excellent customer experience.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/se-who-breaking-down-the-basics-of-seo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing,Online Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online small business meet-up: Essex
DESCRIPTION:Online small business meet-up: Essex\nAre you an existing or budding small business owner? Want to grow your network in a friendly\, relaxed\, and supportive environment? \nEnterprise Nation’s monthly online meet-ups bring together founders from all sectors to share ideas\, learn new skills\, solve challenges and inspire one another. \nRunning a small business needn’t be lonely. Register now for your next local meet-up. \nMeet your Local Leader: Emma Goode\nEmma is the managing director of 24 fingers\, which helps local Essex businesses who are all fingers and thumbs with their social media! By using their hands\, hearts and minds (and 26 years experience in the industry)\, 24 fingers helps founders grow their businesses and brand through digital marketing.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/online-small-business-meet-up-essex/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Access to Finance: Masterclass for Disabled\, d/Deaf\, and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Accessing business finance is a barrier for many entrepreneurs\, and when faced with additional barriers\, as many Disabled entrepreneurs are – the topic can become even harder to navigate. \nOn Monday 31st March at 11am\, Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank are running an online Masterclass to help Disabled\, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs understand how and when to access finance\, and what options are out there. \nTopics covered in the session include: \n\nHow and when to access finance for your business\nFinance options available to you\nHow to set up your finances to ensure you’re in the best place possible for when you are ready to apply for additional funding\nInformation on the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship which launched in November 2024 to enable better access to finance for Disabled founders\n\nAlongside experts from Lloyds Bank\, the Access to Finance Masterclass will be hosted by: \nRichard Bearman: Managing Director\, Small Business Lending – the British Business Bank \nKirsty Heywood-MacDonald: Founder of Heywood-MacDonald Accountancy Services \nMasterclass details: \nDate: 31st March \nTime: 11am-12pm \nLocation: Zoom – you will receive the link directly from Zoom within 24 hours of completing the Google Form
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/access-to-finance-masterclass-for-disabled-d-deaf-and-neurodivergent-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:online workshop
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Brand Distinction - The Art of Winning Customers’ Attention
DESCRIPTION:In a world where customers are bombarded with choices\, how do you make your business the one they remember? \nJoin Small Business Britain\, BT Digital Skills\, and marketing expert Karen Webber\, founder of Goodness Marketing\, for this one-hour webinar to help small businesses stand out in a competitive marketplace. \nYou’ll learn: – How to move beyond generic marketing and find your authentic brand voice that resonates with your ideal audience – Practical strategies to showcase your unique perspective and experiences in your marketing communications – How to break away from industry “shoulds” to create marketing that feels genuine and attracts loyal customers \nMeet the Expert: Karen Webber is a marketing coach and strategist. As the owner of Goodness Marketing\, Karen helps small businesses with big hearts do marketing that feels good\, does good and gets good results. \nAbout BT Digital Skills: BT Digital Skills is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/brand-distinction-the-art-of-winning-customers-attention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Overcoming the fear of failure when starting a business
DESCRIPTION:Fear is a natural part of running a business but it doesn’t have to control your growth or your income. \nIn this webinar\, Krystle McGilvery will guide you through understanding the deeper roots of fear\, reframing limiting beliefs and building the confidence to earn what you’re worth. \nYou’ll also discover how to surround yourself with the right people and resources to create lasting financial stability\, even in unpredictable times. Packed with practical strategies and real-world examples\, this session will help you turn setbacks into stepping stones and create a business that thrives. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nUnderstand the deeper roots of fear in your business. Whether it’s pricing\, visibility\, or doing something new\, and learn how external messages and old beliefs might be limiting your growth\nLearn practical ways to flip fear-driven thoughts and confidently take the next steps in your business\, from raising your prices to testing new offers and building financial stability\nDiscover how to create a supportive ecosystem of peers\, mentors and experts online and in person\, who will push you forward\, keep you accountable and normalise success and profitability\n\nKrystle is a chartered accountant\, behavioural change expert and dynamic speaker dedicated to helping individuals and organisations unlock their unique value\, build confidence and foster financial and economic resilience. With over a decade of experience in financial leadership within creative industries\, she blends behavioural science\, financial strategy and psychology to drive transformative action. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Krystle to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n– ——————————- \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/lunch-and-learn-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-when-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:March Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry experts\, share your insights\, and grow your network at our upcoming virtual networking session. \nThese popular\, friendly morning events provide an informal yet impactful way to gain deeper insights into the Essex business landscape while forming valuable new relationships. With interactive breakout rooms\, you’ll have the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new contacts in a relaxed and engaging environment. \nRemember\, your network is your net worth. Take this opportunity to build meaningful connections and discover opportunities to help your business thrive. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/march-virtual-networking/
LOCATION:Online
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