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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.

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Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more

Free

Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more

Free

Marketing Tools, Tactics, and Transformation: Empowering you to Scale!

Online

This talk will empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with actionable insights into leveraging modern marketing technologies and tactics. Attendees will learn how to optimise their marketing efforts using SEO, PPC, CRMs, AI technologies, and lead generation strategies to improve efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth. Topics covered include: Why technology is critical ... Read more

Free

Getting started with LinkedIn ads

Webinar

Learn how to take the first steps in LinkedIn advertising and make them count. In this webinar, Celia Rizothanasi, queen bee of LinkedIn and Marketing AI, will show you how to start growing your business reach with confidence. Key takeaways from this session: Why LinkedIn is a good investment for small budgets How to set your ... Read more

Free

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

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 ... Read more

£16 – £21

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Our next Southend/Rochford's Business Breakfast Networking event will be on Wednesday 19th February 2025, in collaboration with the Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1YH Essex.   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 ... Read more

£16 – £21
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Launchpad Catapult programme

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Learn. Share. Grow. at Launchpad  Launchpad Catapult  Catapult your business growth with Launchpad’s peer support programme  Feeling isolated as an entrepreneur?  Imagine having your own board of directors - a network of like-minded business owners helping you shape a thriving future. The Launchpad Catapult Peer Programme brings entrepreneurs together to build momentum, drive results, and ... Read more

Free

SEO fundamentals for SMBs – Quick tips and cheap tricks to boost your SEO!

Online

This 90-minute interactive session is designed specifically for SMEs looking to improve their website’s search engine performance without breaking the bank. Packed with actionable advice and practical tools, this session will empower businesses to audit, optimise, and enhance their SEO to rank higher for their target keywords. Topics covered include: How to assess your website’s ... Read more

Free

Health, Safety and CPR Workshop

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Health, Safety, and Life-Saving Skills – Boost Productivity and Save Lives Join us and David Hewitt, owner of our Members East Saxon Training, for an engaging and practical workshop that combines critical health and safety insights with essential life-saving skills. Split into two sessions, this in person workshop will explore: Part 1: Health and Safety: Hindrance or ... Read more

£25 – £45

AI for beginners: Build a smarter business

Webinar

Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI? Whether you’re curious about where to start or wondering if free tools are enough, this session will provide practical insights to help you integrate AI into your daily operations. Discover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows, streamline processes and unlock new ... Read more

Free

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