Community and Events

Whether you’re launching a new business or it’s in it’s early stages, our free Got Something to Sell? workshop is your key to mastering the essentials of retail entrepreneurship. Join us for a dynamic 3 hour workshop to uncover the Core Elements of Retail Success. Gain knowledge of... intricacies of retail operations effective sales strategies pros & ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   Making sense of start-up funding: Where do I start? The first step is always the hardest. Yet many founders aren’t aware of the financial support that they can access to help them ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   Unlocking potential for your business through diversity and sustainability Join us for an insightful event supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, where we will break down the biggest barriers to investment for diverse ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops! Grow your business: An interview with a founder! Looking to scale up or stay ahead of the competition? Getting access to finance is essential for any business! But too often, smaller businesses struggle to ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week workshops!   Maintaining Healthy Levels of Working Capital Maintaining healthy levels of working capital is vital for operating and growing a business! Participate in a Business Finance Week Working Capital workshop and benefit from the ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   Investment for Innovation Investment can drive innovation, so why not learn what makes angel investors tick? Join us for a masterclass on angel investment to explore the funding journey and realities of ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   Grow your business: An interview with a founder! Innovation is the key to unlocking the full potential of your business and building the business of tomorrow. Are you a cutting edge start-up ... Read more

Keen to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in digital advertising? This FREE online digital advertising course brought to you by Google Digital will do exactly that!  This 1 hour online webinar, organised by Southend on Sea City Council, will teach you the essentials about digital advertising channels. Learn about search, social and display ... Read more

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   What next? Business Finance as a Journey! Business finance is just the start. Financing can be a powerful tool for smaller businesses, enabling them to fund growth, invest in new equipment, or ... Read more