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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

Data in a Cookieless World

RPC Saint Katharine's Way, London

Data in a Cookieless World, a live data networking event presented to you by Footprint Digital, following on from the success of their event in February 'The Sustainable Future of Digital.' This data networking event focus will be on consumer data. The data we have access to, and more importantly the data we don’t. We’ll ... Read more

Free

Growing Your Business Working From Home

online workshop

Starting a business and working from home can be an exciting and rewarding future! However, it also comes with its own set of challenges and barriers to growth.  Participate in a 3 hour free WFH workshop online that encourages work from home business growth. Where you will be equipped with the practical tools and strategies ... Read more

Free

Southend Business Partnership Briefing

The IronWorks 90 High Street, Southend-on-Sea

SBP also known as Southend Business Partnership have organised a briefing event that guarantees a great experience. On offer will be a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers. The event takes place for 2 hours 30minutes and will consist of two parts. From 7.30am-8.30am registration ... Read more

Free

Unlocking machine insights using low cost IoT sensors: Power Monitoring

Online

Would you like to know how long your machines are idling every day? Or how much energy it takes to make each of your products? Or how operator behaviour can have a direct impact on your bottom line. The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub is hosting a Power Monitoring workshop on machine utilisation and monitoring to ... Read more

Free

East of England Food & Drink Growth Masterclass

The County Hotel 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford

Aimed at SME Food and Drink Manufacturers in the East of England! This is a DEFRA and Ambitious Essex event organised by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Essex County Council (ECC). Agenda: 10:30-11:00: Registration 11:00-12:00: Panel Discussion: Routes to Market (including Q&A) 12:00-13:00: Lunch/Meet the Buyer/Meet the Expert 13:00-14:00: Workshop: Innovation ... Read more

Free

Got Something to Sell?

Garon Park Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Whether you’re launching a new business or it’s in it’s early stages, our free Got Something to Sell? workshop is your key to mastering the essentials of retail entrepreneurship. Join us for a dynamic 3 hour workshop to uncover the Core Elements of Retail Success. Gain knowledge of... intricacies of retail operations effective sales strategies pros & ... Read more

Free

Making sense of start-up funding: Where do I start?

Online

From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023 workshops!   Making sense of start-up funding: Where do I start? The first step is always the hardest. Yet many founders aren’t aware of the financial support that they can access to help them ... Read more

Free

Unlocking potential for your business through diversity and sustainability

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 ... Read more

Free

Growing your business: An interview with a founder

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 ... Read more

Free

Maintaining healthy levels of working capital

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 ... Read more

Free

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