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By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.
Demystifying Public Sector Procurements for SMEs A free webinar for SMEs that explores how small to medium sized businesses in Essex can find and successfully bid for public sector contracts. This webinar is delivered by David Adlington, Consultant, from The Consortium, Catherine Martin, Procurement Specialist, from Essex County Council, Derin Ovolen, Social Value and Climate ... Read more
Embedding net zero into your organisation’s governance structure is a crucial component to successfully delivering against net zero strategy and targets. In this webinar, Andrew Griffiths, Planet Mark’s Director of Policy and Corporate Development, will be joined by Dr Victoria Hurth to provide guidance on establishing comprehensive systems, processes and reporting to manage your organisation’s net zero journey. ... Read more
Join Small Business Britain, BT Digital Skills, and Brian Chappell for a session on the role of AI in cyber security. Whether you're a small business owner or part of a growing team, this event will provide practical insights to keep your business safe in the age of AI. You’ll Learn: Understand the key cyber ... Read more
Join Small Business Britain and Indeed for a free, one-hour webinar breaking down the Chancellor's Budget, announced on 30th October. As part of Indeed's People for Business programme, this session will focus on what small businesses need to know about potential employment and policy changes. Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, will lead ... Read more
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help businesses at every stage of their journey, from start-up to small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, this webinar will equip you with the insights, strategies, and tools needed to thrive in today's competitive market. For: Businesses based in Essex No ... Read more
In light of a new Industrial Strategy - currently open for consultation - partnerships, between #business and universities, will be key to growing local economies. To find out how to grow those partnerships, join us on 4 December. It was great to speak to many businesses in October at the Ambitious Essex Business Summit, but if you were ... Read more
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises. If your business supplies goods, ... Read more
In this Tech Hub webinar, we will be joined by Tara Elzingre, digital tool trainer and mindset coach. Learn how to use ClickUp to optimise your workflow, boost efficiency and automate mundane tasks. Tara will guide you through the features of both the paid and free versions of ClickUp. Key takeaways from this session: Discover how ... Read more
Following on from our recent webinar, the aim of this virtual half day masterclass is to demystify the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and provide businesses with a clear understanding of how to navigate compliance and create a competitive advantage. Introduction The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force in October 2023, with EU ... Read more
Ready to take your small business to the next level? In this very special webinar series in partnership with Lloyds Bank Academy, please join digital marketing expert Kate Williams, founder of KW Marketing, in this engaging webinar. In this session, Kate will break down the essentials of aligning your brand, image, and social media to ... Read more
