Launchpad Southend

Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking
2024-11-19 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Anglia Ruskin University, Room MAB 404, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SQ, United Kingdom
Are you part of the manufacturing supply chain in Essex? Don’t miss the chance to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow professionals at our upcoming Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking Event!
Date: 19 November 2024
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: Room MAB 404, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Ln, Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
Cost: FREE
This event is designed to bring together businesses from every corner of the manufacturing sector—whether you’re involved in production, logistics, supply, or any other part of the chain. We aim to create an environment for collaboration and strengthen connections between local manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators.
Why Attend?
Collaborate: Discover opportunities to partner with other businesses in the Essex region.
Share Challenges: Discuss common challenges in manufacturing, and explore solutions with like-minded professionals.
Expand Your Network: Build lasting relationships across the industry to drive mutual growth and success.
Hear from Experienced Business Leaders: Listen to our speakers talk through their key challenges and solutions
Developing Talent and Skills: Hands-on support to develop people and skills plans and connections, enhancing capability within your team.
Who Should Attend?
Manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, engineers, and anyone within the Essex manufacturing ecosystem.
Join us to build a stronger, more connected manufacturing community.
This event is brought to you by Ambitious Essex, Backing Essex Business, Business on Sea, and Innovate UK.

Networking Essex Colchester
2024-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Colchester Rugby Club, Colchester Ravens Park (A12 J28), Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JA, United Kingdom
(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 14th November 12pm-2pm
Join us for a fantastic networking event at the Colchester Rugby Club!
This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals and expand your network. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendar for Thursday 14th November from 12pm to 2pm and get ready to mingle! See you there!

Essex Chamber of Commerce Festival of Business
2024-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP, United Kingdom
Seize the opportunities at the most anticipated business extravaganza in Essex!
After its success for the last two years, we are delighted to bring you our third Festival of Business on Wednesday 13 November 2024, from 10.00am until 3.00pm at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
This dynamic event is set to transform the business landscape in Essex, bringing together an innovative fusion of Business Expo and Jobs Fair. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to elevate your brand, a job seeker in pursuit of new opportunities, or a business looking to expand your team, the Festival of Business is designed for you.
For the first time we will also be celebrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievement, as the Festival introduces the Essex has Talent – Best in Business Award.
🌟Showcase Your Business Brilliance: Elevate your brand by participating in our exclusive Business Expo. Highlight your products and services to our visitors from across the county.
⭐Bridging Talent and Opportunity: Are you ready to take the next step in your career or find exceptional talent for your team? Look no further! The Jobs Fair is your gateway to new opportunities and top-notch talent.
🌟Key-note Speakers: Our speakers programme brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and inspiration to the Festival, that will engage and motivate you to success.
⭐Network with Industry Peers: Forge valuable connections with top-tier professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Expand your network and discover new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
🌟Excellence Deserves Recognition: Get ready to witness the crowning of the best of the best at the Essex Has Talent – Best in Business Awards.

Southend Buzz Networking
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | D2 Lounge, Roots Hall Stadium Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6NQ, United Kingdom
Business Buzz Southend networking sessions are an excellent way to mingle face-to-face with other local businesses in a free-flowing, fun atmosphere.
Designed to work with your schedule, there’s no such thing as late with this two-hour drop-in session. Turn up whenever you like before the event closes at 12 noon and stay for 5 minutes or the full two hours. With no membership and no strings attached, it’s never been easier to meet your local business community.
For just £10+ VAT you’ll get refreshments, a brilliant new set of contacts and the warmest of welcomes. With new people every month and a huge buzz in the room you’re sure to make some great connections; we believe the more you chat, the more business just happens.
We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month between 10 am and 12 pm at the same venue.
While you can book on the day, all payments are taken through our booking app so we ask that you purchase your ticket before you set off on your journey.
This makes it much easier to check you in and get you to the coffee as soon as possible!

Southend Business Partnership Briefing
2024-11-07 07:30 - 10:30 | The Pod, South Essex College, Luker Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND, United Kingdom
The morning will have on offer a free, light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers.
Keynote speakers will be announced soon.

Employment & Policy Changes: How the Budget Impacts Small Businesses
2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join Small Business Britain and Indeed for a free, one-hour webinar breaking down the Chancellor’s Budget, announced on 30th October. As part of Indeed’s People for Business programme, this session will focus on what small businesses need to know about potential employment and policy changes.
Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, will lead the session, where she will be dissecting the key updates and how they may affect small business owners.
We will also cover:
The new working rights bill
The real business landscape for small businesses, including both the opportunities and challenges
How Small Business Britain and Indeed can support you through these changes.
Do join us for what promises to be a fascinating session

Network with London Southend Airport
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Holiday Inn Southend, 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG, United Kingdom
Propel your business to new heights and Network with London Southend Airport
Join us at the Holiday Inn Southend and network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and like-minded individuals. Make valuable connections, gain insights, and discuss collaborations, before hearing from one of the UK’s fastest-growing airports, London Southend – a dynamic transport hub at the heart of a thriving community.
We will be joined by representatives London Southend Airport, who will discuss their key focus areas for the future and how they are working to deliver a high-quality airport experience for both passengers and staff. London Southend Airport is steeped in history – from its early beginnings in World War I, to becoming a fully-fledged commercial airport in the mid-1950s and surviving the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020. Now, the airport has the capacity to serve more than three million business and leisure passengers a year, with aspirations to hit 10 million in the years to come.
Don’t miss this chance to take your networking to new altitudes! Secure your spot now and get ready to take off into a world of endless possibilities.
Date: Thursday 24th October 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Southend. 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend On Sea, SS2 6XG, United Kingdom
Costs to attend:

Members:

Earlybird Tickets: £25.00 + VAT
Tickets: £30.00 + VAT

Non-Members: Tickets: £50.00 + VAT

Essex Chambers of Commerce Member Early Bird bookings close at 12pm on Thursday 1st August 2024, any tickets booked after this time will be at full price.
Non-Member tickets can be booked once the Member Early Bird offer closes.
Agenda – subject to change
4.00pm – Registration & Networking
4.45pm – Welcome from Denise Rossiter, CEO – Essex Chambers
4.50pm – Presentation from London Southend Airport
5.10pm – Networking
6.00pm – Event Closes

Cyber Security in a World of AI - Protect your Small Biz
2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join Small Business Britain, BT Digital Skills, and Brian Chappell for a session on the role of AI in cyber security.
Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a growing team, this event will provide practical insights to keep your business safe in the age of AI.
You’ll Learn:

Understand the key cyber security threats posed by AI technologies.
Learn practical strategies to protect your business from emerging cyber threats.
Explore how AI can be used to strengthen your security measures.

About Brian: Brian Chappell currently leads Product Management for identity and access management software vendor, One Identity, and is responsible for the overall product strategy and execution. Over a distinguished 38-year career spanning various sectors, Brian has held senior roles in companies ranging from small systems integrators to multi-national corporations such as One Identity, BeyondTrust, GlaxoSmithKline, BBC Television, and Amstrad plc. His extensive experience in diverse IT functions, including vendor and consumer perspectives, gives Brian a profound understanding of the critical elements in forging successful business partnerships and harnessing technology to drive business growth. Brian has spent the past 12 years of his career exclusively in the cybersecurity space talking to customers, speaking at conferences, writing and contributing to articles and books, and consulting. Brian is also a co-author of Cloud Attack Vectors published by Apress which helps organisations ensure they are considering the right things during a transition to and the ongoing operation in the cloud.
About BT Digital Skills: BT Digital Skills 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.

How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security, Online Safety and Cyber Hygiene
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
An unmissable opportunity to hear from cyber experts in Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team.
From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online.
Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such, it’s important to learn all that you can so that you can keep yourself, your business, your money, treasured memories, family and friends safe.
In this free session you can hear from experts from Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team, take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge, and participate in a Q&A session at the end. Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Business Support team will also be on hand to let you know about the support that is available to you as a local business!

Networking Essex Colchester
2024-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Colchester Rugby Club, Colchester Ravens Park (A12 J28), Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JA, United Kingdom
(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 10th October 12pm-2pm
Join us for a fantastic networking event at the Colchester Rugby Club!
This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals and expand your network. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendar for Thursday 10th October from 12pm to 2pm and get ready to mingle! See you there!

Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Sharpen your sales cycle
2024-10-04 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.
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 4th October, 9.30am-11.30am

Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs
2024-10-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
In this course, you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business.
This workshop aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.
Dates: Tuesday 1st October 2024
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Online (ZOOM)
Cost: Free
For: Businesses based in or shortly moving to Southend-On-Sea
Even if you plan to hire an accountant, you still need to understand accounting information to make better, more informed decisions about your business. This course will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line, so you can run your business better.
You’ll learn about double-entry bookkeeping, trial balances, profit and loss statements, and other must-have accounting topics, and in further sessions, you’ll learn how to apply these techniques to manage your business better, which will give you confidence and control when making financial decisions.
What it covers:

Double-entry bookkeeping

Preparation of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements

Analysis of accounting reports

Controlling cash

Sources of funding

Business planning, budgets, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis

Break-even analysis

Capital appraisal

Product costing

Who should attend:
The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to Southend-On-Sea.
Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs

Micro business owners

Small business owners

Middle managers

Consultants

Coaches

E-commerce businesses

Digital marketers

Service based business owners

Skills gained:
The full value from this course is only be gained by full participation in both days. After completing the course, delegates will be able to:

Understand basic financial documents used in business

Interpret the information in these documents, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity

Be more effective in their role

About the host:
Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMA
Jim is a dedicated business coach with 40 years’ commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector, Jim provides tailored coaching, consultancy, non-executive directorship and project management services, across a full range of management, finance, sales & marketing and operations functions.

This workshop is organised by Let’s Do Business Group on behalf of Southend-On-Sea City Council and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
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Networking Essex Southend
2024-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boundary, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend!
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
The event will take place at Southend The Boundary.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars for Thursday 26th September, from 12pm to 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Digital Customer Experiences: Crafting Journeys that Delight and Impress
2024-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Join Better Agency at the Launchpad on the 19th of September, 9:30am to see how you can delight your customers!
Digital Customer Experiences: Journeys that Delight and Impress
In today’s digital age, customer expectations are soaring. To stand out from the crowd and win the hearts of your customers, you need to craft exceptional digital experiences that are not just functional but also fun, engaging, and personalised.
This 45-minute session will explore the key elements of designing exceptional digital customer experiences. Providing you with actionable insights and strategies to create journeys that delight and impress.
Learn how to:

identify customer wants and needs
incorporate storytelling and gamification
leverage personalisation techniques to create a unique and memorable experience for every customer.

Join us to elevate your digital customer experiences and transform your business into a customer-centric haven.

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with Launchpad
2024-09-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch a new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network.
Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before come along to see first hand how beneficial it can be.
Essex Business Partnerships is an organisation that works countywide in Essex.
It brings all types of businesses together with the aim of working together as a community, to enable our member businesses to grow and develop through communication, connection, and collaboration.
Their vision is to be a dynamic, innovative, and transparent organisation providing valuable tools and information to enable businesses to thrive whatever stage of their development. They will be holding business networking events at different venues and areas in Essex as well as Business Show, virtual events, workshops, and educational events that will help businesses succeed and grow.
Essex Business Partnerships is a friendly community, with sole traders to the large corporate businesses, everyone is welcome with no lock outs.

The North Essex Business Expo
2024-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH, United Kingdom
A partnership between all the North Essex Councils (NEEB), Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, Braintree, Uttlesford, Epping, Chelmsford, Harlow and Essex, Global, DS Group and Networking Essex hoping to achieve the biggest business expo in North Essex at the Charter Hall, Colchester on 11th September between 10am-3pm with over 100 stands and 1,000 visitors.
The expo will be promoted by all our partners to their databases, social media, newsletters and in the case of Global 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.
The expo is free to attend with plenty of free parking at the Charter Hall, to book your place please visit www.networking-essex.co.uk and if you would like to exhibit, please email aaron@networking-essex.co.uk

Networking Essex Southend
2024-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boundary, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend!
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
The event will take place at Southend The Boundary.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars for Thursday 22nd August, from 12pm to 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Networking Essex Colchester
2024-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Colchester Rugby Club, Colchester Ravens Park (A12 J28), Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JA, United Kingdom
(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 8th August 12pm-2pm
Join us for a fantastic networking event at the Colchester Rugby Club!
This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals and expand your network. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendar for Thursday 8th August from 12pm to 2pm and get ready to mingle! See you there!

Southend & Rochford Sales Club - What do you CURE?
2024-08-02 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.
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 2nd August 9.30am-11.30am

Networking Essex Southend
2024-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boundary, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend!
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
The event will take place at Southend The Boundary.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars for Thursday 25th July, from 12pm to 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Search Marketing: Dominating Search Engines and Unleashing Business Growth
2024-07-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Join Better Agency at the Launchpad on 25th July, 9:30am to see how you can achieve Search Marketing Excellence!
Search Marketing- Dominate Search Engines for Business Growth
In today’s digital landscape, visibility is paramount. Whether you’re a local or national business, mastering search marketing is essential for raising awareness, attracting new customers, and driving business growth.
This 45-minute session will delve into the world of SEO, PPC, and Digital PR.
You will gain actionable insights and strategies to optimise your online presence and achieve search engine dominance. Learn how to:

conduct effective keyword research
craft search engine-friendly content
build backlinks with Digital PR techniques
leverage paid advertising to reach a wider audience.

Join us to unlock the power and propel your business to new heights.

Essex Business Partnerships: Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast
2024-07-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before come along to see first hand how beneficial it can be.
Essex Business Partnerships is an organisation that works countywide in Essex. It brings all types of businesses together with the aim of working together as a community, to enable our member businesses to grow and develop through communication, connection, and collaboration. Our vision is to be a dynamic, innovative, and transparent organisation providing valuable tools and information to enable businesses to thrive whatever stage of their development. We will be holding business networking events at different venues and areas in Essex as well as Business Show, virtual events, workshops, and educational events that will help businesses succeed and grow. We are a friendly community, with sole traders to the large corporate businesses, everyone is welcome with no lock outs.
When registering your place please be aware:
1. Cancellation Policy – If you cancel your booking 48hrs, or more, prior to the event, then you can claim a refund of your ticket cost less any fees that may be assigned to your booking.
2. At the time of booking – Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like your contact details shared with attendees following the event.
Please note; the attendee lists shared following our events are for the use of attendees only & cannot be shared with anyone else. As with any organisation we have a legal responsibility to protect the information (in particular people’s personal information) entrusted to us by our members.
3. Photography – Please note that photographs will be taken at events and used on our website and social media platforms. Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like, yourself shown in these pictures
4. Dietary Requirements – At the time of booking please confirm any dietary requirements

Embedding net zero governance: implications for your business
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Embedding net zero into your organisation’s governance structure is a crucial component to successfully delivering against net zero strategy and targets.
In this webinar, Andrew Griffiths, Planet Mark’s Director of Policy and Corporate Development, will be joined by Dr Victoria Hurth to provide guidance on establishing comprehensive systems, processes and reporting to manage your organisation’s net zero journey.
In this session you will learn:

what governance is, and why it’s so important to your business
best practice models for establishing a robust governance structure
how to embed net zero into your organisation’s critical decision making
how a robust net zero governance plan will enable your business to communicate your net zero journey credibly and build trust with you stakeholders
the ultimate route to future-proofing your business by aligning your governance strategy with legislation and regulatory requirements, market practices and stakeholder expectations

Register now to ensure your business is on track to contribute to a net zero future!
By registering for this event, you acknowledge Planet Mark and Planet First Limited organisers may take photos or videos for promotional purposes. By attending, you agree to Planet Mark collecting and processing your data. Any participant who does not consent to this, please inform the meeting host. By registerinng, you agree to receiving marketing communications from Planet Mark about products and services. You can unsubscribe at any time via email as per Planet Mark’s privacy and data processing policy.

Networking Essex Colchester
2024-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 11th July 12pm-2pm
Join us for a fantastic networking event at the Colchester Rugby Club!
This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals and expand your network. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendar for Thursday 11th July from 12pm to 2pm and get ready to mingle! See you there!

Southend Business Partnership: Breakfast briefing
2024-07-11 07:30 - 10:30 | Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
The morning will have on offer a free, light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers. Currently keynote speakers will include:-

James Sinclair, entrepreneur and CEO of Partyman Group, will be featuring his development of the legendary brand of Rossi since its acquisition in 2021.

Nick Parr, Theatre Director at Southend Theatres, will share details of the upcoming programme at the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre as well as showcasing the event spaces and corporate entertaining opportunities available to local businesses. Nick hopes to have an update for us on the much-anticipated refurbishment of the Cliffs and the longer-term aspirations for the Palace.

Liz Storey, Managing Director of South Essex Advanced Technical Skills (SEATS), will provide an insight into an innovative new private sector training organisation which has been established by some of the region’s largest firms (i.e., Ford, DP World, Southend Airport etc.) to bring a new HE provider into South Essex to increase the delivery of higher-level technical degree apprenticeships in the area. Ford UK’s engagement will also be featured.

Following on from recent Local Election and upcoming General Election we are optimistic of political representation at our event.

Event details:

7:30 am Registration and refreshments open
7:30 to 8:30am Networking
8:30 to10:00am SBP briefing with keynote speakers
10:00 to 10:30am Networking and close

These meetings are a great opportunity to meet with other local businesses to network, to gather information that could support your business growth and to have the opportunity to express your thoughts on what Southend needs in order to enable businesses to thrive.
If you are not yet a SBP member and wish to receive the monthly SBP newsletter and quarterly briefing invite please subscribe to the Free SBP membership at: www.public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSOUTHENDBC/signup/32490
If you require any further information please contact economicd@southend.gov.uk.

YES Network workshop: Start your business
2024-07-02 11:00 - 13:30 | TwentyOne, Western Esplanade #Unit 21, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2EH, United Kingdom
In this workshop you will learn the skills and methods you need to start your business, as well as network amongst like-minded young people and new, invaluable connections.
Delivered by an advisor from Southend Business Lift Off, which is a start up programme fully funded by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
This will be followed by a Lunch catered for by TwentyOne and networking.

Southend & Rochford Sales Club - Do you want fries with that?
2024-06-28 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.
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 28th June 9.30am-11.30am

Networking Essex Southend
2024-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boundary, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Join other local businesses for an exciting networking event happening in Southend!
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
The event will take place at Southend The Boundary.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new people, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on exciting projects. Mark your calendars for Thursday 27th June, from 12pm to 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Access to finance
2024-06-27 09:30 - 12:00 | University of Essex, Southend Campus – The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS, The Forum, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1NS, United Kingdom
Join Backing Essex Business and Eden Bookkeeping Solutions at this free workshop aimed at newly established businesses looking to access finance!
A FREE in-person workshop, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding, equipping newly established businesses with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.
In this course, you’ll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale/expand.
There will be tea, coffee and pastries will be provided upon arrival, as well as an opportunity to network afterwards.
What it covers:

Growth Guarantee Scheme, Growth Loans and Start-up Loans
Other ways of funding a business
The importance of financial planning and forecasting, knowing your trading performance and tips to help with good bookkeeping.

Who it is for:
The course is aimed at newly established businesses looking to access finance.
Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs
Micro business owners
Small business owners
Start-up business owners and those planning on starting a new business

About the hosts:
Gemma Bradley – Eden Bookkeeping Solutions
Gemma Le-Rossignol Bradley is the founder of Eden Bookkeeping Solutions based in Canvey Island, Essex. She has been in practice since 2018 supporting small businesses and sole traders with their finances. Working closely with clients, almost becoming part of their team, she helps them manage their day-to-day finances and achieve their long-term goals. She specialises in using Xero accounting software which streamlines processes for her clients and gives real-time insights into their business finances.
Robert Laurie – Backing Essex Business
Robert is a Business Advisory Manager at Backing Essex Business (delivered by Let’s Do Business Group) and has 35 years of banking relationship and finance experience, providing support and advice to businesses of all sizes across Essex. He has an extensive network of key partners who also support businesses with non-financial issues, as well as good links to Local Councils and Grant providers.

This workshop is organised by Let’s Do Business Group on behalf of Southend-On-Sea City Council and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast
2024-06-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast
The next Rochford and Southend Business Breakfast Networking event is on Wednesday 19th June.
If you fancy meeting like-minded businesspeople, grow your connections that could lead to collaborations and growth for your business then come along to the Breakfast networking from 8.00am – 10.00am
Come and meet fellow Essex business owners from all sectors of industry and network in a friendly environment, with the added benefit of a buffet breakfast with bottomless coffee or tea.
Members and non-members are welcome, we are neither a lock out – all businesses are welcome – or a group where referrals are required, just bring your business cards.
