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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.
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. Join us to sharpen ... Read more
Where Builders Unite - Grow - Network & Win Work Essex Build Expo 2026 After a standout 2025 event that brought together hundreds of professionals, Essex Construction Alliance is back - bigger and better for 2026! Want to attend the event? Reserve your spot today to secure your attendee ticket. Book your ticket now — this is for attendance only, ... Read more
In this Lunch and Learn, the team from the UK's Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) will explain the free support they can provide for small businesses who are dealing with late payments. They'll also discuss the Fair Payment Code and its role in building a culture of prompt payment across the UK, and ... Read more
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! Struggling to create professional-looking visuals for your business? Many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by design tools or rely on costly designers for ... Read more
We are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils, Brentwood, Rochford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Global, DS Group and Networking Essex. What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at The Brentwood Centre on Thursday 12th March between 10am-3pm with 200 stands and 1000 visitors. Lets’ ... Read more
Forge Stronger Connections at Our Virtual Networking Start 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. Our engaging breakout rooms make it easy to ... Read more
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. 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, ... Read more
From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such, it’s important to learn all that you ... Read more
We are delighted to invite you to an Essex Manufacturing Alliance Roundtable taking place at: Venue: Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) – Corporate Suite Address: Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ Date: Friday 20 March 2026 Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (followed by networking and refreshments) This is not just a discussion – it’s about mobilising real ... Read more
Back by Popular Demand - Exclusive Members Only Networking Event & Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution Following the outstanding success of last year’s visit, we are delighted to invite Members once again to an exclusive Networking Event and Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution (PRHD) in Colchester. Are you looking to broaden your ... Read more
