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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.
With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs. Since being launched in 2016, over 122,000 businesses have benefited from a government-backed Start Up Loan. Join colleagues from ... Read more
Join us for a unique networking opportunity in the Blues Legends Lounge at Roots Hall Stadium, the historic home of Southend United Football Club. This special event brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Essex for an engaging afternoon of conversation, connection, and insight. Southend United, known as The Shrimpers, was founded in ... Read more
HR Prime FREE training session - Absence Management (Including Mental Health) Welcome to our Zoom training session focusing on absence management, with a special emphasis on Mental Health. Join us for an informative and interactive session where you'll learn valuable insights and best practices in managing employee absences effectively, especially in relation to mental health ... Read more
With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs. Join the British Business Bank for a free webinar that explores the different types of finance available to smaller ... Read more
In this webinar, Teresa Ferreira, creative director and founder of Ferrgood Studio, shares some practical ways to cultivate a positive and beloved brand presence in your immediate local community. Learn how to foster customer loyalty, increase footfall and drive sustainable growth. Topics covered in this session How to identify the key elements that contribute to a ... Read more
Join the British Business Bank for an interactive virtual roundtable discussion on funding strategies, growth hacks, market trends, and key resources to fuel your smaller business. Gain valuable insights into how business finance really works and discover tools and support systems that could help accelerate the growth of your business. Have a burning question? Ask ... Read more
Join our webinar designed to help you write a successful business plan in numbers. Learn what makes a business plan compelling to investors and lenders and gain practical tips on how to present your vision and strategy effectively in numbers. Aimed at start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs, this session will equip you with the tools and ... Read more
The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. The focus of the event will be around AI. AI presentation will be from the AI Guys:- An AI automation agency empowering your business with intelligent automation. Space East will also be presenting on funding and advice ... Read more
Join the British Business Bank for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of business finance for green assets, including practical examples of financial products and the businesses using them. Beneath the geopolitical noise, investment in lower carbon assets and business models could offer long-term commercial opportunities. Yet newer, greener assets can feel unfamiliar ... Read more
Join us for a full-day, hands-on Digital Tools and AI Workshop designed to help professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and confidently integrate AI into their daily operations. In the morning session, we’ll explore the fundamentals of digital tools, including communication, project management, automation, and data analysis platforms. Through interactive activities like tool mapping, gap analysis, and real-world scenario ... Read more
