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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.
Need to create a marketing strategy document but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down all the elements of a marketing strategy, to help you create a consistent and cohesive plan that helps you attract the right customers, communicate clearly, and grow your business with purpose. Struggling to make your marketing actually ... Read more
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
Timing is everything in business. Knowing when—and how—to invest your resources can make the difference between sustainable success and costly mistakes. Scale My Biz is a free, two-hour online workshop designed to help established businesses understand the critical difference between growth and scaling, and how to make informed decisions when expanding operations. This workshop is specifically for SMEs with established, repeat ... Read more
Meet your customers where they are – and make social media work for your business growth! This Introduction to Social Media Marketing course takes you back to basics – understanding and finding your audience online, and giving you the foundational skills to build a strong online presence that helps your business grow. This ... Read more
Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. Join us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk. Discover the impact and success of ... 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
