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Community and Events

Launchpad brings great businesses and people together and unites them in a culture of support, inspiration, and shared success.

We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.

Upcoming Events

Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses

Online

Join us for short presentations with insights centered around wellbeing as individuals and in business with a chance to introduce your business. Welcome to our national health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses event, happening on the third Wednesday of the month. When you’re busy running your own small business, it’s important to take the ... Read more

Free

Introduction to public sector tendering with BIZphit

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Preparing tenders can help you to win big contracts but it can be time-consuming, cost money and tie up valuable resources. Understanding the best way to find opportunities can often appear daunting, we can demystify the process and help you find your way to a suitable tender for your business. The workshop will cover the ... Read more

Free

The Doctor Can See You Now – Get IP ready for your funding applications!

Online

Get IP ready for your funding applications! We can help to identify your valuable IP and provide advice on how to manage it effectively. Dr Craig's online IP Health Check. Book your free 1:1 consultation on 26th February. Email to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com

Free

Lunch and Learn: How to own the smartphone with social and email marketing

Webinar

We’re living in a smartphone world and your marketing efforts need to keep pace. You have an amazing opportunity to reach customers regularly on a device they carry with them at all times. In this webinar, Stephanie Alfonso of Constant Contact explains how to use your smartphone to boost your social and email marketing. It's all about ... Read more

Free

Spring into Sales: Preparing for Mother’s Day, Easter, and Seasonal Events

Webinar

Join Small Business Britain, BT Digital Skills, and marketing expert Charelle Griffith for a practical webinar designed to help you boost your sales and make the most of seasonal events. With Mother’s Day, Easter, and other spring events around the corner, this session will provide actionable insights to refine your marketing strategy, attract customers, and ... Read more

Free

Penguin Random House Networking Tour

Penguin Random House UK Colchester Road, Frating Colchester, United Kingdom

Exclusive Members Only Networking Event & Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution  Are you looking to expand your professional network and gain insider access to one of the world’s leading publishing houses? Join us for an exclusive event at Penguin Random House Distribution in Colchester! Penguin Random House Distribution (PRHD), one of the largest and most ... Read more

£30

Taming your imposter: supporting female leaders in developing greater self-acceptance

Online

The University of Essex presents a group coaching course where participants will work with a coach to face their imposter, gain self-awareness around their identity, develop greater self-acceptance, and take positive actions for long-lasting change. Do you doubt your skills and competence? Maybe you have an intense fear of failure? Are you low on self-confidence? ... Read more

£210.00

Beyond the Basics: Scaling SME Marketing with Advanced Tactics and AI

Online

This follow-up session dives deeper into advanced marketing strategies, focusing on how SMBs can leverage AI and data-driven tools to refine their tactics, improve efficiency, and scale operations. It will provide attendees with actionable insights into optimising campaign performance, creating hyper-personalised customer experiences, and staying ahead of emerging trends in marketing technology. Topics covered include: ... Read more

Free

The Doctor Can See You Now – Lab To Launch

Online

Lab to Launch Dr Samantha can help you manage your valuable IP - from innovative lab ideas to successful market launch. Dr Samantha's online IP Bioscience Clinic. Book your free 1:1 consultation on 5th March. Email to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com

Free

EEAT your way to the top of Google – An SEO strategy that works!

Online

This dynamic session is designed to help SMBs unlock the power of EEAT—Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—one of Google’s key ranking factors. Learn how adopting EEAT principles can transform your SEO strategy, boost your search rankings, and drive meaningful traffic to your website. Topics covered include: What is EEAT, and why is it critical for ... Read more

Free

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