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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

Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea?

Western Esplanade Unit 21, Southend-on-Sea

Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea? With no prior business knowledge required and the potential to gain a grant for £1000 to help you start your business. We are offering a face-to-face comprehensive training course taking place over two days, 10am- 1pm-including a networking lunch from 1- 2pm. The workshop, split ... Read more

The South Essex Business Expo

The Brentwood Centre Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, United Kingdom

The South Essex Business Expo 2024 - 14th March  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 Essex Wildlife Trust, fsb, Colbea, Global, DS Group and Networking Essex. What we hope to achieve the ... Read more

Free

Small Business Britain

Webinar

Lead Generation Masterclass Join Small Business Britain, BT Skills for Tomorrow and Charelle Griffith for a session on lead generation and its pivotal role in driving success for your business. In this 1-hour webinar you’ll gain invaluable insight into: - Understanding Your Audience: learn how to identify and understanding your target audience with precision, enabling ... Read more

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 Getting Found: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) & Google Ads Lunchinars are bite-sized learning sessions. They are 1 hour long, from 12-1pm and are free to anyone that would like to ... Read more

Small Business Britain

Webinar

Small Business, Big Security: Essentials for Cyber Security Join Small Business Britain, in collaboration with Lloyds Bank Academy, for a session on cyber security tailored for your small business, led by cyber guru Brian Chappell. In this session, we’re diving deep into the realm of cyber security, where you’ll gain invaluable insights including: Expert strategies ... Read more

Freeport East Innovation Cluster

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

Collaboration event with Ambitious Essex, including business networking lunch with Innovate UK Business Growth! Freeport East Innovation Cluster Networking Join Ambitious Essex (Essex County Council's Business Growth and Sector Development Team) and Freeport East at this exciting event for Essex innovators. This is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes in the clean energy, ... Read more

Free

AI & Marketing: Building a cost-effective ‘team’ for small businesses

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Join Better Agency at the Launchpad to learn how to utilise artificial intelligence for business marketing! AI & Marketing: Building a cost-effective ‘team’ for small businesses! In the age of artificial intelligence, small businesses have access to powerful tools that can revolutionise their marketing efforts. AI can handle a wide range of tasks, from researching ... Read more

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 Email Marketing: Building an email list, and getting engagement Lunchinars are bite-sized learning sessions. They are 1 hour long, from 12-1pm and are free to anyone that would like to ... Read more

Southend & Rochford Sales Club – Sell Like a Geek!

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Sales Club at the Launchpad! Come join Sales Geek Essex for their brilliant Essex Sales Club, the home of free business growth and 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. This session is all about "How to ... Read more

Free

Improving your Instagram Skills

Virtual

Join us for this informative and practical training workshop from our social media partners SRX Consultancy. They will deliver an overview of how to best utilise Instagram for your organisation Improving your Instagram Skills Instagram is one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms around today – especially if you want to attract a younger audience. More ... Read more

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