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Community and Events

Launchpad brings great businesses and people together and unites them in a culture of support, inspiration, and shared success.

We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

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.

Upcoming Events

IONIC. LUNCHINARS WITH SAVS

Zoom

A free digital series of bite-sized learning lunchinars to boost your business skills and knowledge! Ionic Digital Lunchinars with SAVS! Lunch + Webinars = Lunchinars Top of the Pops: Top 20 tools and platforms for charities Lunchinars are bite-sized learning sessions. They are 1 hour long, from 12-1pm and are free to anyone that would ... Read more

YES Network

One Hub warrior Square 3rd Floor, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

YES Network The next event in the series of the YES Network will be an expert panel Q&A Session and networking lunch, this time in collaboration with Ambitious Young People in Essex! Join us to hear from a selection of local young business owners and other experts in their respective fields. Ask those questions, make ... Read more

Navigating Net Zero: A Journey through Digital Transformation

Holiday Inn Southend 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Net Zero by 2050 is now written into UK Law.  Emissions will need to reduce by at least two thirds by 2035 and by 90% by 2050  Navigating Net Zero: A Journey through Digital Transformation  Join Southend City Council, Made Smarter Data Hub and the Smart Manufacturing Alliance for this net zero roadshow to explore ... Read more

Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success

Webinar

Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success Join Small Business Britain, BT Skills for Tomorrow and marketing expert Karen Webber for a power hour webinar on how you can best use content marketing strategies for your small business. Content marketing is so much more than email newsletters and promotional efforts, it incorporate storytelling, building your ... Read more

ACCELERATE 5: Brand, Marketing & Sales Strategy

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Learn how to promote your business, build your customer base and watch your business grow - Part of the ICKG ACCELERATE Business skills workshop series collection ACCELERATE 5: Brand, Marketing & Sales Strategy To help your business grow and ensure your customers can find you, you need a strong brand, a clear marketing plan, and ... Read more

Essex Business Partnerships Business Show

Greenwoods Hotel & Spa Stock Road, Greenwoods Hotel, Stock, United Kingdom

Essex Business Partnerships Business Show Following the success of our 2023 Business Show we are pleased to announce our 2024 Business Show! Held on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Stock from 9.30am to 5pm What's involved? Networking opportunities throughout the day plus after the event from 3-5pm. Would you be ... Read more

Essex Sales Club at Langdon Hills Golf Club – Do you want fries with that?

Langdon Hills Golf Country Club & Hotel Lower Dunton Road, Horndon on the Hill, United Kingdom

Essex Sales Club at Langdon Hills Golf Club - Do you want fries with that? Sales strategy masterclasses!! We will be exploring a range of topics designed to help you sell more stuff and change the way you perceive sales. Why should you come???? Running your own business can be a lonely place... come share ... Read more

Word of Mouth: How to build a CRM referral engine for your business

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Join Better Agency at the Launchpad to see how you can create a referral engine!  Word of Mouth: How to build a CRM referral engine for your business! In the world of small business, referrals and word-of-mouth marketing are crucial for success. By nurturing relationships with customers, prospects, suppliers, family, and friends, you can create ... Read more

Demystifying Public Sector Procurements for SMEs

Online

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

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