Launchpad Southend

Essex Business Partnerships Business Show
2024-05-15 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, Stock Road, Greenwoods Hotel, Stock, CM4 9BE, 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 interested in exhibiting for brand promotion to business owners who you might not have met before and explore new opportunities? Last year we had businesses from all corners of Essex attend, which gave a fantastic opportunity to those in the room to meet potential clients.
Like last year there are stand prices for both Essex Business Partnerships members as well as for non-members. By reserving a stand it will enable you to highlight your business. Last year we had 200+ visitors that popped in throughout the day.
To register your interest email: events@essexbusinesspartnerships.org.uk and we will send you the necessary paperwork. Your place will be confirmed once your invoice has been paid and all stands will be filled on a first come first served basis.
Member Price: £225
Non Member Price: £325

ACCELERATE 5: Brand, Marketing & Sales Strategy
2024-04-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ, 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 a well-thought through sales strategy.
In this half-day workshop, you’ll hear from brand, marketing and sales experts about the key things you need to consider, and start to build your own strategy to move your business forward.
This event is part of the ACCELERATE workshop series, where we take you through all of the key skills business founders need to succeed, from IDEA to EXIT. Workshops will be run monthly and can either be attended as a series, or as standalone events.

Content Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success
2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 community, and creating connections with your target audience.
In this webinar we will delve into content marketing, where every word, image, and video holds the potential to captivate, inspire, and drive meaningful action. You’ll learn:

Tactics for crafting compelling content that resonates with your target audience.
Strategic approaches to maximise online visibility and engagement.
Insider tips on leveraging digital platforms effectively to amplify your brand’s message.
Techniques for measuring and optimising content performance to drive sustainable growth.

About Karen:
Karen is the founder of Goodness Marketing, helping small businesses with big hearts do marketing that does good, feels good and gets good results. Karen does this through marketing strategy, coaching and training. Alongside this, Karen is also part of the team behind The Ethical Move, running a community and creating conversations around ethical marketing.
About Skills for Tomorrow:
BT Skills for Tomorrow is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help, advice and bite sized hints and tips.

Navigating Net Zero: A Journey through Digital Transformation
2024-04-23 08:30 - 13:30 | Holiday Inn Southend, 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG, 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 the pathway to digitalisation. Become more efficient, resilient, profitable and competitive by embracing digital technology.
The pathway to Net Zero is a tough one to navigate, and digitalisation is key to any manufacturing organisation in achieving resilience, profitability, sustainability and a competitive edge.
The net zero roadshow explores the issues and challenges around digitalisation through thought leadership, practical steps and best practice to support your journey.
We have partnered with industry experts across our region to bring you a practical, insightful and thought provoking event. With plenty of time for questions and answers along with the opportunity to network, this free event will leave you armed with a tool kit, contacts and practical solutions.

LOCATION
Holiday Inn Southend
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6XG

DATE & TIME
23 April 2024, 8:30am – 13:30pm

YES Network
2024-04-19 10:30 - 12:30 | One Hub, warrior Square 3rd Floor, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JY, 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 those connections and above all have fun!
As always there will be an introduction from Ben, Takondwa and Sharina from Essex County Council, who leads on the Ambitious Young People in Essex initiative.

IONIC. LUNCHINARS WITH SAVS
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 like to join online.
Designed and delivered by SAVS, we work with a range of fantastic partners to create different series of sessions that are informative, innovative and relevant.
Each Lunchinar in the digital series includes 30-40 minutes of information sharing and learning, followed by a Q&A session. They also include a ‘takeaway’ – in the form of worksheets, cheat sheets, resources or checklists.

The series will cover making use of free, easy-to-use tools, as well as other more ‘industry standard’ tools (most of which have a charity discount) and online services, to help organisations achieve their goals.

All Lunchinars are available to watch back online on the Lunchinar Website. Check it out to see the dates of all this Digital Series!

SAVS, in partnership with Ionic Digital, are running a series of six Lunchinar workshops to help upskill local non-profit and charitable organisations on how they can enhance their digital presence in the modern world.

Improving your Instagram Skills
2024-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 than half of the UK population now have an Instagram account, with the majority of them under 35-years-old. But how can you get the most out of Instagram – especially as it is a platform that relies on high-quality pictures and video?
Not many of us have the budget to hire dedicated staff or third-party agencies to run our account so practical knowledge and skills are vital when we have limited time and resources.
The workshop will be tailored to meet the needs of the group but is likely to cover the following areas:

Why Instagram and social media are so important
Making the most of Instagram’s many features
How to create compelling, engaging posts and visuals for Instagram optimisation
A guide to Instagram Stories and Reels
Practical examples of what works and what doesn’t
Copyright and crowds sourcing imagery
Profile designs and grid templates
How to schedule posts in advance / post from a computer
A chance to share your own experiences and learn from others.

Who Should Attend
This training is for staff who have responsibility for Instagram and social media as part of their role.
You should have a working knowledge of Instagram optimisation– but be in a position where you require help with creating posts and visuals that will entice engagement and get the most out of features such as filters, Stories, Reels and insights.
What’s Included
After the training, you will be sent a pack containing all the advice, tips and links discussed during the session.
You will also be able to pass on follow-up questions to our trainers, SRX Consultancy, who will offer practical support (via email or a quick call) to ensure you are able to put everything you learned into action.
Cost to attend: Members £95.00 + VAT
Non-Members £150.00 + VAT

Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Sell Like a Geek!
2024-04-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
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 sell like a Geek” or the “New way of selling”
Explore traditional methods and why there needed to be a significant change to a customer centric process, placing curiosity over pitching, tapping into and following customers buying processes, to gain ultimate success in taking your products and services to market.
We currently have several venues across Essex in Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend and Braintree, follow us for your nearest and next event!
Why should you come????
Running your own business can be a lonely place… come share your experience and connect with other aspiring Essex business owners.
Avoid the business growth pitfalls with learning from our masterclasses.
Enjoy this fun opportunity to get a Geeky fresh perspective and insights

Where & When
The Launchpad, Cherry Orchard Way, Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Friday 5th April 9.30am-11.30am.

IONIC. LUNCHINARS WITH SAVS
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 join online.
Designed and delivered by SAVS, we work with a range of fantastic partners to create different series of sessions that are informative, innovative and relevant.
Each Lunchinar in the digital series includes 30-40 minutes of information sharing and learning, followed by a Q&A session. They also include a ‘takeaway’ – in the form of worksheets, cheat sheets, resources or checklists.

The series will cover making use of free, easy-to-use tools, as well as other more ‘industry standard’ tools (most of which have a charity discount) and online services, to help organisations achieve their goals.

All Lunchinars are available to watch back online on the Lunchinar Website. Check it out to see the dates of all this Digital Series!

SAVS, in partnership with Ionic Digital, are running a series of six Lunchinar workshops to help upskill local non-profit and charitable organisations on how they can enhance their digital presence in the modern world.

AI & Marketing: Building a cost-effective ‘team’ for small businesses
2024-03-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
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 and planning campaigns to writing and creating content.
By embracing AI, small businesses can build a cost-effective, scalable marketing team. This can effectively shortcut tasks and accelerate market awareness and growth.
This 45-minute session will delve into the practical applications of AI in small business marketing, demonstrating how AI can be used to streamline processes, enhance creativity, and achieve significant business outcomes.
Join us to discover the transformative power of AI and how it can empower your small business to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

Freeport East Innovation Cluster
2024-03-22 11:30 - 14:00 | Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ, 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, digitech, life sciences and agri/foodtech sectors.
Join us to learn more about:

Freeport East’s role and structure, including their plans to develop and support innovation
A range of innovation and business support programmes from Essex County Council, including the new Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator for pre-startups
The University of Essex’s work and opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
Support and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth

There will be plenty of time for networking with other innovative companies. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential suppliers, customers and/or future business partners.

Agenda:

11:30 – 12:00: Arrivals, refreshments & optional tour of Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway

12:00 – 12:30: Opportunities at Freeport East

12:30 – 13:00: Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator

13:00 – 13:10: Opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway

13:10 – 13:30: Innovate UK: Helping innovative businesses to grow. Hear from Alison Mitchell, Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK Business Growth

13:30 – 14:00: Networking lunch (buffet provided)

Small Business Britain
2024-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 to safeguard yourself and your business against cyber threats
Practical, hands-on steps to enhance your security posture and prevent potential risks
Jargon-busting insights to decode and understand complex cybersecurity terminology
Actionable advice on what you should be doing to stay safe, with practical examples to show preventive measures Brian has 30+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience in a career that has spanned system integrators, PC and Software vendors, and high-tech multi-nationals.

Small Business Britain are really excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times.
These workshops range from financial management, branding for business growth, productivity hacks & stress management.
The Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskill businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud, these lessons can help improve your business – and they’re completely free!

IONIC. LUNCHINARS WITH SAVS
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 join online.
Designed and delivered by SAVS, we work with a range of fantastic partners to create different series of sessions that are informative, innovative and relevant.
Each Lunchinar in the digital series includes 30-40 minutes of information sharing and learning, followed by a Q&A session. They also include a ‘takeaway’ – in the form of worksheets, cheat sheets, resources or checklists.

The series will cover making use of free, easy-to-use tools, as well as other more ‘industry standard’ tools (most of which have a charity discount) and online services, to help organisations achieve their goals.

All Lunchinars are available to watch back online on the Lunchinar Website. Check it out to see the dates of all this Digital Series!

SAVS, in partnership with Ionic Digital, are running a series of six Lunchinar workshops to help upskill local non-profit and charitable organisations on how they can enhance their digital presence in the modern world.

Small Business Britain
2024-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 you to tailor your lead generation efforts for maximum impact.
Crafting Compelling Messaging: learn the secrets to crafting irresistible messaging that captivates and engages potential leads.
Leveraging Digital Platforms: learn how to use digital platforms and channels in amplifying your lead generation efforts, from social media to email marketing.
Optimising Conversion Strategies: understand the techniques for optimising your conversion strategies, to create a seamless journey for leads from initial contact to becoming loyal customers.

About Charelle:
Charelle Griffith is a Chartered Marketer, award-winning content marketer, blogger, podcaster and online business owner. Through her business, CharelleGriffith.com, Charelle provides 1:1 consulting, mentoring and training to coaches and online services providers around the world so they can improve their marketing, accelerate their business growth and ultimately build a thriving business that makes a big impact.
About Skills for Tomorrow:
BT Skills for Tomorrow is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help, advice and bite sized hints and tips.

The South Essex Business Expo
2024-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, CM15 9NN, 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 biggest business expo in South Essex at the Brentwood Centre on 14th March between 10am-3pm with 142 stands and 1000 visitors.
The expo will be promoted by all our partners to their databases, social media and newsletters! Globally we’ll be on Heart radio again leading up to the event. We intend to make every business in Essex aware of the expo and make it a must attend event.
This event is open to all businesses of all sizes, trades, industries, professions and sectors, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone.
Business expo 2024 is free to attend with plenty of free parking at the Brentwood Centre.
To book your place please visit www.networking-essex.co.uk
If you would like to exhibit, please email aaron@networking-essex.co.uk

Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea?
2024-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Esplanade, Unit 21, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EH
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 into two bite-sized sessions, will take you step-by-step through the process of creating and structuring your business through its formative stages. Focusing on how to prepare you and your finances, and exploring your business idea in depth. You will look at how to market your business and put a plan of action in place.
What’s covered?

Product or Service Description
Environmental and Sustainability Aspects
Marketing Analysis
Operational Aspects
Marketing and Sales
Financial Planning

Getting yourself ‘business ready’
We are here to help you if:

you’ve got an idea for a business
you’re starting your business.

Venue: https://twentyonesouthend.co.uk/
Dates: Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th March 10am till 1pm / 1pm until 2pm networking Lunch provided
Contact us today as spaces are limited.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with AWiE in Southend-on-Sea
2024-03-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Ocean Beach, Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2YG, United Kingdom
Celebrate International Women’s Day with AWiE in Southend-On-Sea!
Join Ambitious Women, Winning Women International and Southend-On-Sea City Council as we bring you a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day!
We’re delighted to co-host this occasion with our fellow community Winning Women. A group set up to support women in business.
Spend the morning with us from 9.30am at Ocean Beach and enjoy tea, cake and an exclusive view of the seafront as we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere!
AWiE events are very relaxed. Simply turn up when you can, stay as long as you like. There are no expectations for you to do anything other than enjoy yourself and talk to as many members of the community as you wish.
Make sure you don’t miss the chance to mingle with incredible people who are making a difference! Save the date in your calendar and get ready for an enriching event.
Ambitious Women in Essex –
A growing community set up through Essex County Council to support and celebrate as many amazing women in Essex as possible. https://pages.news.essex.gov.uk/pages/business
Winning Women International –
A group that provides monthly meetings and a non-judgmental, inspiring place for women at all stages and types of business to connect and collaborate with like-minded women. https://winningwomen.online/
On the day –
Please be sure to sign the register to let us know you have attended. If you have given us prior permission and confirmed your attendance, we share your details with all attendees post-event so you can continue to make great connections.
Photography –
We always try and take some pictures on our phones during the event to share on social media afterwards. If you would rather not be featured, please let us know on the day when you arrive.

Digital Sustainability Webinar
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Uncover the impact the internet has on carbon emissions and how you can make a difference in that output today with this digital sustainability webinar..
Digital Sustainability Webinar
Ever wondered what your digital carbon footprint is? Want to know more about how to measure and reduce your digital impact? Maybe you’ve heard about Digital Sustainability and aren’t sure where to start…
Join Essex Chambers and Bailey Bryan from Footprint Digital to uncover the impact the internet has on carbon emissions and how you as a business and as an individual can make a difference in that output today.
Bailey is part of Footprint Digital‘s ‘Green Team’. This internal working group works hard to champion sustainability within the company, encompassing their people, planet and place – the digital world. The team have recently achieved B Corp status, something Bailey is very proud of.
Agenda:
9.45am – Registration
10.00am – Welcome from Essex Chambers
10.05am – Presentation from Footprint Digital
10.45am – Q&A
11.00am – Webinar finishes

Where & When & Price:
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday 7th March 10:00am- 11:00am
Members price: £20 + VAT
Non Members price: £45 + VAT

Please note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those who attend.

Southend Business Partnership Briefing 7th March 2024
2024-03-07 07:30 - 10:30 | Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Park Inn, Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AL
Southend Business Briefing, where local entrepreneurs unite to share insights on local happenings and collaboration opportunities.
Southend Business Partnership Briefing 7th March 2024
Join us for an exciting in-person event, the Southend Business Partnership Briefing! This gathering will take place at the Park Inn by Radisson Palace in Southend-On-Sea.
Located on Church Rd, this venue offers a fantastic setting for networking and collaboration.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals and gain valuable insights into the local business landscape. Mark your calendars for this must-attend event!
Location:
Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea, Church Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AL, UK

ACCELERATE 3: Accessing & Managing Finance for Your Business
2024-02-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ, United Kingdom
Learn all things business finance- how to access funding for your business and manage it well to ensure it has the greatest possible impact!
ACCELERATE 3: Accessing & Managing Finance for Your Business…
In the third part of the Accelerate series, we’ll be exploring the world of business finance. You’ll learn about financing options from grants to investment, and which is the best fit for your business. You’ll also gain practical skills for managing your finances.
We’ll be joined by John Stenhouse, lead for Angels@Essex, to explain the strange world of angel investment and venture capital.
The FSE Group will take you through the options for loans and bank finance.
Check back for further details as they are updated.

Where & When:
Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway, Nestfield Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ
Tuesday 27th February 2024, 14:00-17:00

Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Growing Your Business with Net Zero
2024-02-22 09:30 - 2024-02-29 11:30 | Zoom
Growing Your Business with Net Zero!
Eager to harness the power of sustainability to drive growth? This event is designed for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry professionals eager for net zero business growth!
Our expert speaker will guide you through practical strategies and actionable insights that demonstrate how integrating Net Zero principles into your business model can lead to enhanced profitability, increased resilience, and positive societal impact.
Across 2 x 2 Hour webinars we will be exploring the intersection of sustainability and business growth. In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, businesses are presented with a unique opportunity to not only reduce their carbon footprint but also thrive in a sustainable, Net Zero future.
Webinar Overview:

Understand your carbon footprint and what it means for business
Energy efficiency within business
How your process can help to achieve Net Zero
Challenges and changes

The Host: Mike Russell MKR Solutions Ltd
Using their unique Lean2Green approach, they start the journey by ensuring your business is working at its most efficient and delivering the best possible outcomes for your clients and your bottom line.

YES (Young Entrepreneurs Southend) Network
2024-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
The YES (Young Entrepreneurs Southend) Network has been established to foster and encourage the countless young talent in Southend City.
YES ~Young Entrepreneurs Southend~ Network!
The YES (Young Entrepreneurs Southend) Network has been established to foster and encourage the countless young talent in Southend on Sea City!
A networking event for young business minded individuals to…

share ideas & be inspired
Talk hardships
create beneficial connections
gain support and guidance

Ultimately walk away ready to go ahead and dive into the world of business!
Come along to hear from local business owners, exciting speakers and a range of different incentives to set you on the right path!

Where & When:
Friday 16th February at the Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1YH

How to Scale Up Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Are you a UK small business seeking growth?
How to Scale Up Your Small Business: A Step-by-Step Guide!
Join our webinar tailored for UK small businesses seeking growth.
Learn strategic steps for scaling up, from optimising operations, financing insights for sustainable growth and how to build a robust team.
Maximise your business potential with practical advice and real-world examples. Walk away with a step by step guide to growing your business.
Learning Outcomes:

Learn what steps you need to consider
Scale-up mindset and goals
Key pitfalls to avoid operational
Financial insights for sustainable business growth
People: creating a strong foundation for a thriving team

This programme from Small Business Britain & Indeed has been created to help small businesses grow their team with confidence and navigate the highs and lows of hiring. The goal of this programme is to shine a light on how to find, hire, retain and celebrate People for Business!

ionic. Lunchinars with SAVS
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
A free digital series of bite-sized learning lunchinars to boost your business skills and knowledge!
Ionic Digital Lunchinars with SAVS!

Lunch + Webinars = Lunchinars

Lunchinars are bite-sized learning sessions. They are 1 hour long, from 12-1pm and are free to anyone that would like to join online.
Designed and delivered by SAVS, we work with a range of fantastic partners to create different series of sessions that are informative, innovative and relevant.
Each Lunchinar in the digital series includes 30-40 minutes of information sharing and learning, followed by a Q&A session. They also include a ‘takeaway’ – in the form of worksheets, cheat sheets, resources or checklists.

The series will cover making use of free, easy-to-use tools, as well as other more ‘industry standard’ tools (most of which have a charity discount) and online services, to help organisations achieve their goals.

All Lunchinars are available to watch back online on the Lunchinar Website. Check it out to see the dates of all this Digital Series!

SAVS, in partnership with Ionic Digital, are running a series of six Lunchinar workshops to help upskill local non-profit and charitable organisations on how they can enhance their digital presence in the modern world.

Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Accelerating Sales in a Slowing Economy
2024-02-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Sales club is a Sales Geek creation to support the growth of local business with great sales strategy and networking FREE EVENT!
Southend & Rochford Sales Club – Accelerating Sales in a Slowing Economy
Join Sales Geek Essex for their brilliant Essex Sales Club, the home of free local business growth and sales strategy masterclasses!!
During this 2 hour event a range of topics designed to help you sell more stuff and change the way you perceive sales will be covered.
Currently, there are several venues across Essex in Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend and Braintree, follow us for your nearest and next event!
Running your own business can be a lonely place… come share your experience and connect with other aspiring Essex business owners.
Avoid the business growth pitfalls with learning from our masterclasses.
Enjoy this fun opportunity to get a Geeky fresh perspective and insights]
Location: Launchpad Southend, Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH

Digital Skills - Social Media
2024-02-01 13:30 - 16:30 | Online
Master your social media! Course in how to get the right kind of social reach and achieve better brand awareness!
Digital Skills – Social Media
OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS WITHIN ESSEX
What’s covered?

Exploration of what you can achieve with social media
How to develop persuasive social media marketing
How to get the most out of social media marketing
Understanding which social media channels are right for your business
How to avoid common pitfalls

Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to understand more about how to market their business using social media. No experience of social media marketing is required.

Digital Skills - Online Sales & E-Commerce
2024-02-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
Transform how you sell online with this e-commerce course. Learn digital skills to help you smash your sales targets this 2024!
Digital Skills – Online Sales & E-Commerce
OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS WITHIN ESSEX
What’s covered?

How to attract and convert customers online
Basic principles of effective online sales
Insight into some of the most powerful online sales tools and methods
How to create a top line digital marketing plan for your business

Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to understand more about how to promote their business online. This course is aimed at those with little or no experience of digital marketing, as well as those seeking to boost their online sales performance.

Digital Skills - Website Development
2024-01-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Online
A short course introducing web design and development to anyone looking to expand their business to the world wide web.
Digital Skills – Website Development
OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS WITHIN ESSEX
WHAT’S COVERED?
This course will cover the following topics;

The essential elements of effective websites
How to plan your website – tools and tips
Strategies and tactics to get your website visitors to do what you want them to!
The basics of great website design
Some key technology/platforms to consider

WHO IS IT FOR?
This workshop is for anyone looking to develop a website for their business. This course is aimed at those with little or no experience of web design and development.

Digital Skills - Driving traffic to your website
2024-01-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
Need help driving traffic to your website? This course, organised by Colbea, will help with your SEO and grow your business online!
During the workshop, you will gain vital knowledge on a range of skills that will aid you in attracting customers to your website. With no previous marketing experience required, the course will give you an understanding of online behaviour as a whole. You will learn about target audience, who they are and how to effectively reach them. Along with budgeting for digital marketing, in terms of how to set one specific to your company needs. As well as online and offline methods for driving traffic. Which includes SEO (search engine optimisation,) paid search, online advertising and PR.
Who are Colbea? Colbea is a not-for-profit enterprise and business support agency. A known catalyst for business success across Essex, who provide advice and training for start-up and established businesses. Their connections and resources are the building blocks for thousands of businesses. Will you be their next success story?
If you are looking to attract customers to your website and grow your business online then this course is a must for you!
Open to all businesses and residents within Essex, join our online event to gain a greater knowledge of SEO and learn how to build your online business. The course touches upon various topics within digital marketing that you can utilise when developing your digital presence.

StartUp Show: The UK's biggest start-up event of the new year
2024-01-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Kings College London, Kings College London, 30 Bush House, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG
Whether you want to be your own boss, have a business idea or simply want to improve your entrepreneurial skills, UK biggest Start Up Show is for you.
The biggest start-up show of the new year is back for its 10th anniversary!
The StartUp Show is an absolute must for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. It’s your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting and growing a business.

Agenda:
10am-10:15am- Enterprise Nation founder & the director of Entrepreneurship Institute for Kings College London, talk about why 2024 is the year to consider starting business.
10:15am-11am- Digital marketing founder of Jellyfish, shares story of his journey starting growing and selling a successful marketing agency.
11am-11:45am- Run retail? The panel will dive into realities and benefits of opening a pop-up experience or full-on shop.
11.45am-12.30pm- From bedroom to IPO: Scaling a business with the right support. Why getting the right support at the right time is key to success.
12.30pm-1.15pm- Journalists and entrepreneurs come together to share experience, insights and top tips on how you can get your brand out there.
1.15pm-2pm- Regus Group founder, shares story of his journey to becoming one of Europe’s best known entrepreneurs.
2pm-2.45pm- Small business support providers will come together to share their advice on the essentials to get in place to ensure your business gets off to the best start.
2.45pm-3.25pm- Entrepreneurs will share their inspiring stories of building communities, tackling societal challenges and making an impact that matters.
3.25pm-4pm- Why individuals and start-ups will solve the challenges of the 21st century.

Why attend?:

Over 100 speakers at the StartUp Show to inspire with impressive stories and knowledge
Learn from the experts top tips for success
Access incredible deals from event partners
Expand your network, meeting like minded business owners
Receive business advice to help launch and grow your business.

Enterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network, helping thousands of people turn their good ideas into great businesses. Join today for free to get everything you need to start and grow your small business, in one place.

Where & When:
Saturday 27th January, 9am-4.15pm
King College London, Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG
