Launchpad Southend

Digital Skills - Social Media
2024-02-01 13:30 - 16:30 UTC | 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

LinkedIn: How to build an exceptional personal brand for business growth
2024-01-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Join us at the Launchpad on the 25th January, for an hour workshop to learn how to leverage LinkedIn to enhance business growth.
LinkedIn: How to build an exceptional personal brand for business growth!
In today’s competitive business landscape, a strong personal brand is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. For business owners, LinkedIn is an invaluable platform for building credibility, establishing thought leadership, and expanding your professional network.
In this 45-minute session, we’ll explore how to harness the power of LinkedIn to transform your personal brand into a driving force for business growth.
We’ll cover essential strategies for optimising your profile, engaging with your audience, and leveraging LinkedIn’s features to amplify your reach and influence. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this session will provide you with the actionable insights you need to elevate your LinkedIn presence and further your business goals.
Reserve your spot at Better Agency Limited‘s LinkedIn workshop now!
Where: Launchpad Southend, Airport Business Park, Rochford SS4 1YH
When: Thursday 25 Jan 2024, 09:30 – 10:30 GMT

ACCELERATE 2: How to Build a Business - Business Plans & Practical Tips
2024-01-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ, United Kingdom
Want to learn how to build a robust business plan and get advice on how to register a new business and understand the legal and tax responsibilities?
How to Build a Business – Business Plans & Practical Tips!
Join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway to learn everything you need to know to get your business off the ground.
What is covered:

Building a robust business plan using the Business Model Canvas.
Setting up a registered business.
Legal & tax considerations.
Find out about local support programmes available to you.

This workshop will be supported by the Federation for Small Businesses. Experts in all aspects of business support for early stage companies.
Business planning will be led by Kathryn White, Innovation Director at ICKG. She has global experience of supporting startups and SMEs.
Legal specialists from Holmes & Hills Solicitors will take you through all the practical considerations you need to consider as you start your business.
We’ll also be joined by Business Growth Expert, Eve Calderbank, from Essex County Council. She has the resources to help you understand all of the support available to you in the region.
This event is part of the ACCELERATE workshop series. 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.

Upcoming events include:

Accessing & Managing your Finances – Feb 2024
Building Your Team & Culture – Mar 2024
Building a Strategic Roadmap – Apr 2024

If you would like to purchase a discounted package for the full series, please contact kwhite@oxin.co.uk.

Social Media Trends for 2024
2024-01-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join Small Business Britain, BT Skills for Tomorrow and social media superstar Natalie Luckhman for a session to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in the digital world in 2024!
Social Media Trends for 2024!
In this session, Natalie will explore:

Where to focus your business efforts in 2024
How you can make the latest trends work for you
The changes we are anticipating in social media this year.

Natalie Luckham is the founder of Naturally Social, a social-first communication agency based in the heart of Wiltshire with a mission to achieve social for social good, demonstrating to the world how you can create positive change through the digital world.
They work with businesses and charities across different sectors, helping them find their voice and rise above the noise to spread their message and grow.
Natalie is also a mentor and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
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.

January Virtual Networking
2024-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Want to connect with like-minded individuals, explore new opportunities, and expand your professional circle?
January Virtual Networking
Join us this month and unlock the power of virtual networking. Make meaningful connections conveniently from your desk to build relationships and strengthen the Essex business community. In a world where connections matter more than ever, these sessions are a great way to engage with a diverse section of businesses in the county.
Throughout the session, you will be placed in different ‘rooms’ giving you the chance to catch up with familiar faces and make new contacts.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network!
Date: Wednesday 17th January – 10.00am – 11.30am
Platform: Zoom
Cost: FREE for Members. Non-Members £35.00
Agenda
9.50am – Sign into Zoom Meeting
10.00am – Welcome introduction from a Client Relationship Manager
10.05am – Networking
11.30am – Meeting finishes

Experts in Residence: Business Clinic
2024-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Looking forward to a new year, new business-you!?
You’ve had a great idea for a business and 2024 is the year you’re going to make it happen.
Maybe you already have a business but it needs a bit of zhuzhing up?
Visit those in the know at Launchpad‘s Experts in Residence: Business Clinic for a dose of business-boost to launch your business into the stratosphere of 2024.
We know Christmas is just around the corner and, like us, you’re no doubt looking forward to a bit of a break. Once the mad rush dies down, it’s a great time of the year to start forward planning and thinking ahead to 2024.
No progress is without challenges so we’ve gathered together essential expertise to offer new and growing businesses an opportunity to tap into their knowledge and advice for free.
Book your place and drop-in to the Expertise in Residence: Business Clinic on Tuesday 16th January to tackle what’s holding you back with help from the experts.
We’ll be joined by a range of business specialists including finance, marketing, recruitment, workplace wellbeing and cyber security – to name but a few.
This is a golden opportunity to get answers to your business questions so we’re expecting this event to be popular – nothing sharpens the focus and helps you to realise what’s important quite like Christmas and New Year. Book your slot today!

Lunch and Learn: Storytelling strategies to grow your small business
2024-01-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Want to grow your small business? Join an online webinar that will teach you how to share your story in different ways to get more customers.
Lunch and Learn: Storytelling strategies to grow your small business
Ready to elevate your business with the magic of storytelling?
In this Lunch and Learn, Sophie Turton will spill the tea on storytelling strategies that forge deep connections and supercharge your small business. She will share simple tips to tell your business story in a real and honest way, as well as explain how to use feelings in your stories to make people remember your business. You will learn how to share your story in different ways to get more customers.
Sophie is an award-winning NCTJ-qualified journalist and brand strategist. Taking a story-first approach to brand communications, she has grown multi-million dollar organisations by keeping them at the front of industry conversations.
Sophie is passionate about the potential for businesses to drive cultural and systemic change and is a non-exec director of the Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB) and a mentor with Enterprise Nation.
Key takeaways from this session:

Learn practical tips on uncovering and expressing your brand’s unique story
Understand the power of emotion in storytelling
Make your story work for you across various channels

If you have any questions you’d like Sophie to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.
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How to join the online webinar:
When you register for the webinar, you’ll receive an automatic email, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.)

Making the Most of Your Day Workshop
2024-01-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Do you constantly struggle to keep on top of your work? Are you constantly working late or at weekends to meet deadlines? Are there not enough hours in the day for you? Regain control of your workload!
Making the most of your day Workshop
Nothing can be more disheartening than starting each day with a plan to get so much done then finding yourself behind schedule and realising that your day at work passed by like a blur. So how can you regain control of your time?
All workers and workdays are unique and this half-day virtual session will help give you back control of your time.
By the end of the session, you will be able to

Prioritise your daily, weekly and monthly work.
Organise your day to ensure you get everything done and keep energised throughout the day and beyond
Use simple techniques to ensure you never get over-awed by workloads
Build on your existing techniques to become more effective
Overall, you will regain control of your workload!

Date: Thursday 11th January 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: Zoom
Host: Robin Lodge. His training is pragmatic, practical and grounded, allowing individuals to effectively put new skills into practice.
Cost: Members- £95 + VAT & Non Members- £150 + VAT

All bookings need to be made and paid online unless we have agreed alternative arrangements. If you have any queries please contact Accounts Manager Rachel Hogg 01268 363721
The Chambers have the right to refuse entry to events to any delegate who has not made payment in full.
For full refund give 4 full working days’ notice prior to the event. To do so, email events@essexchambers.co.uk.
For full Terms and Conditions please check: Essex Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ltd – Events

Business Model Canvas: A Single Page Business Plan
2024-01-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
A FREE business model workshop aimed at entrepreneurs in the beginning phase of launching and growing their venture!
Whether you are in an early stage business or just starting up, the business model canvas will give you a clear and concise indication of where you stand and what is needed. There is a range of topics that this business model workshop will touch upon. All of which helping to develop your single page business plan. From exploring customer engagement to business operations and financial management.
These include:

Your company value proposition
Target customer segments
Revenue streams
Cost structure
Key activities

The workshop will give entrepreneurs the chance to focus on the most critical elements of their business plan and identify potential flaws in their approach before launching or growing their venture.
This workshop is open to any individuals living or wanting to base their business in Southend.
Meet your workshop Trainer: Graeme Laws
Grae has extensive experience in supporting budding entrepreneurs, owners of small and medium sized businesses. Grae is an experienced workshop facilitator, motivational speaker and an advocate of business process improvement. He loves helping people to build better business models and has a reputation for getting the job done.
Southend Business Lift-Off is a programme designed to support entrepreneurs and enterprises in Southend-On-Sea to start, sustain and grow. Created by Southend-On-Sea City Council who are in partnership with Deyton Bell, funded by UK Shared Prosperity.

Creative Colchester December Social
2023-12-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Level Best Cafe, 26 St Johns Street, Colchester, CO2 7HB, United Kingdom
Creative Colchester December Social
Join us for a festive social meet up, Decembers’ edition of Creative Colchester monthly social. Its a great chance to be first in the know about what’s happening locally.
Pop along for a relaxed catch-up with peers and make new connections with creatives from across Colchester’s creative and digital sectors.
Christmas jumpers are most welcome!
We hope to see you there 🙂
When: Wednesday 20th December from 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Level Best Cafe – 26 Johns Street, Colchester, CO2 7HB

The Big Essex Christmas Lunch 2023
2023-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Warley Park Golf Club, Warley Park Golf Club, Brentwood, CM13 3DX, United Kingdom
The Big Christmas Lunch Members from Brentwood, Billericay and Basildon, Bishops Stortford, Chelmsford, Leigh on Sea and Southend on Sea combined will be there, with lots of visitors. The networking potential to meet lots of new people is huge!
The WIBN Christmas Networking Lunch 2023
Grow your business through even bigger networking!
Spread the word about your business to dozens of other brilliant WIBN members and visitors as we welcome you to this mixed group networking Christmas Lunch
We all know people buy people, so here’s your chance to make new connections outside your monthly group, reunite with some old friends and make some new ones, all while feeling positively festive at this collective Christmas Networking Lunch. Join at 12pm
Meeting Fees
Warley Park Golf Club
Magpie Lane
Little Warley
Brentwood, Essex CM13 3DX
United Kingdom
This festive meeting takes place at Warley Park Golf Club and is open to all WIBN members and visiting guests.

Rachel’s members: £25 Inc VAT Lunch fee
Non- Members : £39 Inc VAT Lunch fee
Visiting WIBN Members from any other WIBN group : £35 Inc VAT Lunch Fee

Professional Exclusivity
We usually operate a professional exclusivity policy, which means only one representative from each profession at our meetings but this is suspended for this festive lunch meeting only to ensure the maximum opportunity for you to network with new people
Find out more about South Essex, East Herts and Cumbria group leader, Rachel Gilbert – 07308 305918

The Big Christmas Women In Business Network ZOOM Meeting
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Fun, festive Zoom networking event for Women In Business- grow your business through even bigger networking by joining WIBN Big Christmas Zoom Meeting!
Join at 10am for informal networking with mixed group members who are all welcome to attend this meeting. A great opportunity to talk about your business, along with making plenty of new connections.
Take this chance to make connections outside your monthly group, reunite with old friends and make some new ones! All while feeling positively festive at this collective Christmas Networking meeting on Zoom.
Meeting Fees
This Festive meeting takes place online via Zoom and is open to any WIBN member from the South Essex and Bishop’s Stortford groups, visiting members from other groups and new Visitors new to WIBN.
You will have the opportunity to meet likeminded individuals from Billericay, Basildon, Bishops Stortford, Chelmsford, Leigh on Sea and Southend on Sea.
– Rachel’s members – FREE included in your membership fees
– Non WIBN Members : £25 +VAT Meeting Fee
– Visiting WIBN Members from any other WIBN group : £14+ VAT Meeting Fee
Meeting Agenda
10am – Welcome and Introductions
10.15am – Guest Speaker with Q&A – Ann Girling a WIBN member in Liverpool, Chester and Angelou National Groups, Published Author and owner of the “Unlikely Guru.”
10.35am – Speed networking in breakout rooms- share your business with us.
11am – Guest Speaker with Q&A – Yvonne Williams the UK’s Leading Burnout Coach, who we are delighted to have with us.
11.30am – Speed networking in breakout rooms so you will get to share your business with even more people!
11 .55am – Festive wrap up.
12pm – Close.
Spread the word about your business to dozens of other brilliant individuals as we welcome you to this mixed group Christmas networking event for women in business!
Professional Exclusivity
We usually operate a professional exclusivity policy. So only one representative from each profession at each meeting is applicable, but this is suspended for this festive meeting to ensure the maximum opportunity for you to network with new people.
Find out more about South Essex, East Herts and Cumbria group leader, Rachel Gilbert – 07308 305918 / rachel.gilbert@wibn.co.uk

Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Want to improve your social media marketing to reach and engage with customers for your small business?
Business Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
Businesses based in North Essex districts can join the FREE workshop this December, and learn key skills to create their own social media strategy, eye-catching and interesting content, and how to start running their own social media adverts!
With an expert business coach from Let’s Do Marketing, learn how to master tools Canva and Hootsuite to create effective and eye catching posts for your small business! Along with exploring powerful tools in Meta Business Suite that can help you to maximise your social media channels to reach more customers and gain sales!
*Your business must be based in or shortly moving to North Essex, in one of the districts covered by the North Essex Economic Board. (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring)
You will learn:

Understand the benefits of using social media as a key marketing tools
Identify and connect with your target market
Navigate and use social media for your business
Create eye-catching posts on graphic design tool Canva
Use social media scheduler platform Hootsuite to organise and plan your content
Monetise your content to reach more potential customers, with Facebook & Instagram boosting and Facebook Ads Manager.

This programme is delivered by Let’s Do Marketing, part of Let’s Do Business Group, under the North Essex Economic Board. A programme funded by multiple district councils in the county of Essex.

Grants to Grow your Business
2023-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Secure the small business funding your business needs to flourish!
Grants to Grow your Business Zoom!
Small Business Britain & Indeed have partnered to help you uncover the potential of grants to propel your businesses from grants to grow your team to innovate and enhance your business.
We’ll guide you through the maze of where to find these opportunities and offer practical advice on successful grant applications. There are lots of opportunities out there, it’s just knowing where to look for them!
You will learn:

Where to find these invaluable grant opportunities
The exact kinds of grants that are currently out there for small business growth
Essential tips on how to apply for grants to give your business a competitive edge

This Zoom webinar is arranged by Small Business Britain and Indeed. In collaboration with the People for Business programme to help small businesses grow and hire. In this video, Nicola the founder of Single Variety Co, shares her experience and advice for growing a small business and hiring a team.

How To Have The Best First Year In Business
2023-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In your first year in business? Been in business for some time and want to reflect on the best way to move forward? If so, join this workshop and give yourself and your business a boost with business tools to make sure you start 2024 with a bang!
How To Have The Best First Year In Business
Welcome to the first in a two-part webinar to aid you with the tools you need to either start or restart up your small businesses.
The session will be led by an award-winning entrepreneur and business mentor who will be sharing insights about how to have a stellar first year in business. Included is the essentials you need to take stock of your business and build firm foundations for it to grow. The following discussions will take place:

The right mindset for a business leader & how to maintain one
Business objectives- what they should be & how to set them
Common business and marketing mistakes & how to avoid them
The fundamentals of business & how to get them right
Simple ways to access help with running your business

This webinar is brought to you by Small Business Britain & TSB’s new programme How To Start & Restart, focused on helping small businesses get going efficiently, successfully and with confidence.

Starting Your Own Business FREE Bootcamp Workshop
2023-11-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Garon Park, Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Join a free business workshop that will give entrepreneurs the skills, knowledge and business acumen needed when starting a new business and getting it to succeed!
Do you have a business idea and you are ready to turn those dreams into reality? Do you have a very new business that you are passionate about but very little business experience, eager to learn more?
This interactive full day free business workshop, includes lunch, and more importantly covers a range of topics that will set you on the right track!
This includes:

Understanding how to develop your business idea and concept
Understanding your businesses purpose and unique selling points
Identifying your target market
How to successfully conduct market research
what exactly is a business plan and the actual drafting of your business plan, including start-up costs and financial forecasting
Creating your brand and values
Formalising your business
Getting organised
Improvisation.

This workshop is open to any individuals living or wanting to base their business in Southend.
Meet your workshop Trainer: Victoria Elliott-Potter
Vicky has over 20 years extensive business start-up, consulting, sales and business leadership experience. With a proven track record increasing turnover of helping start-ups through to national market-leading brands. Vicky is sure to deliver a high energy workshop that will improve your business skills and commercial results.
Southend Business Lift-Off is a programme designed to support entrepreneurs and enterprises in Southend-On-Sea to start, sustain and grow. Created by Southend-On-Sea City Council who are in partnership with Deyton Bell, funded by UK Shared Prosperity.

FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: How to develop a new product or service
2023-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ, United Kingdom
Keen to develop Design Thinking techniques and Market Analysis skills? This FREE 3 hour interactive workshop about products and services will teach you all you need to know! Worth reserving your spot!
If you have an idea you want to turn into a business or you’re an existing business looking to expand your service offering, then join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway on November 15th for this free interactive workshop.
With the aid of experts, and using Design Thinking techniques, you will build an understanding of essential need to knows. These include:

who your potential customers are
what problem they really need you to solve
how to build a clear picture of the market opportunity.

…thus this interactive workshop about products and services will ultimately push you to develop your idea!
This is the first in a monthly series of the ICKG ACCELERATE workshops, designed purely to help new and existing business owners. The aim being to encourage them in to develop all of the skills required to take business from Idea to Exit!
ICKG – Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway, the organiser and host of the event, is the home for innovation and technology-focused businesses. Offering flexible, collaborative workspace options and now ICKG ACCELERATE workshops!
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re offering this half-day course for FREE, rather than the regular price of £60.

Access to Finance
2023-11-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection? Join our finance course for businesses!
FREE in-person finance course for businesses, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.
What it covers:
In this course, you’ll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale and expand…

RLS, Growth Loans and Start-up Loans
The importance of a bank in a business relationship, products services
The importance of an accountant as a key partner in your business and planning
Equity finance and other ways of funding business growth

Gain knowledge and inspiration from specialist speakers, from the likes of Backing Essex Business, Natwest, Angels @ Essex and FRP Advisory.
Who should attend:
Let’s Do Business Group are aiming the course at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to Southend-On-Sea.

Entrepreneurs
Micro business owners
Small business owners
Middle managers
Consultants
Coaches
E-commerce businesses
Digital marketers
Service based business owners

Where is the course located?
The event is at Launchpad, Airport Business Park. A refreshing new workspace that encourages innovation and support, bringing together great businesses and people.

This workshop is organised by backing Essex Business 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.

Blues Business Club - sponsored by Launchpad
2023-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Are you a decision maker within your company or organisation? Do you enjoy meeting new people and sharing new ideas?

Blues Business Club
All are welcome to come along to the Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, for Blues Business Club! Join Southend United as they enter a new era! Hear from a keynote speaker on the future of Southend United Football Club. Participate in a fun and insightful business networking event with refreshments!
Agenda:

9am: Arrival
9.30am: A welcome from the Launchpad
9.40am: Keynote Speaker Guest
10am-11am: Networking with likeminded individuals

Treat yourself to complimentary tea, coffee and yummy pastries, courtesy of Launchpad.

Dress code~ smart casual
Location~ Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Enquiries~ commercial@southend-united.co.uk

What next? Finance as a Journey
2023-11-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
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 take advantage of unexpected opportunities.
By accessing finance multiple times throughout the lifetime of your business, you can unlock its full potential and achieve greater success than ever before.
Join us to hear from a range of businesses that have done just that.
Speakers:

Louis Taylor~ CEO, British Business Bank
Angelene Woodland~ Chief Customer Officer, British Business Bank
David Hanney~ Co-Founder and CEO, Alpkit
Nadeem Sarwar~ Founder and CEO, Phlo
Joanne O’Doherty~ Founder, Kinsetsu
Jackie Crooks~ Founder, Kinsetsu

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

Google Digital Garage Webinar - Get started with digital advertising
2023-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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 advertising and the different ways these channels can support your digital marketing strategy.

Growing your business: An interview with a founder
2023-11-09 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
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 bringing the latest product to market? A business simply looking to stay competitive and meet your customer needs? Whatever your aim, using finance to stay ahead of the curve is vital!
Reserve your spot now for a really informative and beneficial Business Finance Week Grow Your Business webinar!
Interviewee:
Robert Harwood, CEO of Slingshot Simulations!
Interviewed by a senior representative of British Business Bank to discuss his own business journey. Slingshot Simulations is a decision intelligence solutions company applying cutting edge data science to tackle the biggest problems we face today.

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

Investment for Innovation
2023-11-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
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 equity investment. Hear directly from specialists in the investment industry and a business founder who has been through the process to secure investment.
Speakers:

Chantal Geall, Chief Risk Officer, British Business Bank
Andy Littlewood, Managing Director, British Business Bank
Roderick Beer, Managing Director, UKBAA
John Stenhouse, Founder & Business Support Manager, Angels @ Essex
Fran Spooner, Corporate Lawyer, Marriott Harrison

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

This event is in partnership with the UKBAA

Maintaining healthy levels of working capital
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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 teachings.
Working capital ensures you have enough money to keep your business going and cover your costs. It also helps entrepreneurs to seize growth opportunities such as taking on more employees, launching a new product, and doing business overseas.
Funding can help maintain sufficient working capital and this online workshop will explore the finance options available to you.
Join us as we explore topics such as loans, asset finance, invoice financing and more with an expert panel drawn from across the South West.
Speakers:

Barry Murphy, Managing Director, British Business Bank
Steve Mayell, Business Manager, SWIG Finance
Nicola Hambly, Associate Director, Ignition Credit
Anthony Persse, Chief Executive, Optimum Finance
Louis Spencer, Senior Relationship Manager, NatWest

Business Finance Week Working Capital workshop is hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

Growing your business: An interview with a founder
2023-11-07 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
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 secure the right type of financing they need.
That’s why it’s important to explore all options available! Its encouraged to work with finance providers and investors. They understand your businesses’ unique needs. They can access the financing that’s right for you. No matter where or who you are!
Interviewee:
Thom Elliot, Founder of Pizza Pilgrims!
Interviewed by a senior representative of British Business Bank, get to know their business journey and how they got to where they are now.
Pizza Pilgrims serves slow-cooked Neapolitan pizza and meal kits at their pizzerias. Along with event work, where they use dough that is freshly made, offering an authentic and unique flavor to pizza lovers.

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

Unlocking potential for your business through diversity and sustainability
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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 founders.
You’ll hear a comprehensive overview of how the external finance environment is evolving to meet broader needs, plus we’ll also be discussing how to attract investment and why diversity, inclusion and sustainability are so important.
Speakers:

Tony Greenham, ESG Director, British Business Bank
Jordan Dargue, Founder, Lifted Ventures
Helen Oldham, Founder, Lifted Ventures
Jess Jackson, Investment Manager, Praetura Ventures
Henrietta Boyd, Co-Founder & Director, HaloCycle
Natalie Boswell, Regional Development Director (North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire), Lloyds Banking Group

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.
The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

This event is held in partnership with Lifted Ventures.
