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SUMMARY:Growing Your Business Working From Home
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nParticipate 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 to challenge your mindset. \nIf you are interested in a WFH workshop and are in business\, look no further. These workshops are led by an expert and experience team\, who work with you to understand your aspirations\, plans and ambitions. Curating a tailored program of support\, specifically for individuals WFH whilst growing a business. \nSouthend 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.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/wfh-workshop-business-growth/
LOCATION:online workshop
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SUMMARY:Data in a Cookieless World
DESCRIPTION: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.’ \nThis data networking event focus will be on consumer data. The data we have access to\, and more importantly the data we don’t. \nWe’ll be contemplating what a cookieless world might look like\, and how marketers can continue to make good decisions as their data pool dwindles. \nIt’s not all doom and gloom though – our panel will not only outline what you can legally do with your data\, but they’ll also provide actionable takeaways for making the most of cross channel data. \nIn partnership with our friends\, RPC\, at St Katharine Docks\, this is set to be a hugely important conversation on another of marketing’s hot topics. \nSpeakers include: \n\nSarah Edwards\, Director at Make it Clear\nSarah Willcocks\, CEO of Screen Pages\nKate Brinkley\, Head of Digital Planning at The Specialist Works\nKiran Dhoot\, Associate at RPC\nTom Cox\, Relationship Manager at Footprint Digital\n\nThe Agenda:  \n\n\n– 6pm-6.45pm: Networking\, complimentary drinks & canapes \n\n\n\n\n– 6:45pm-8pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A \n\n\n\n\n– 8pm-9pm: Networking & bowl food
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/data-networking-event/
LOCATION:RPC\, Saint Katharine's Way\, London\, E1W 1AA
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SUMMARY:Southend Sales Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join Sales Geek Essex for their brilliant Essex Southend Sales Club\, the home of free business growth and sales strategy masterclasses!! \nDuring the event\, you will explore a range of topics designed to help you as a business sell more and also change the way you perceive sales. \nWhy should you come???? Southend Sales Club understands that running your own business can be a lonely place. \nSo… \n\nCome share your experience and connect with other aspiring Essex business owners.\nAvoid the business growth pitfalls with learning from our masterclasses.\nBetter your awareness and knowledge on sales as a whole.\nEnjoy this fun opportunity to get a Geeky\, fresh and inspiring perspective and insight!\n\nThe event will be held at Launchpad\, Airport Business Park. A refreshing new workspace that encourages innovation and support\, bringing together great businesses and people. \nCurrently\, Sales Geek has several venues across Essex in Colchester\, Chelmsford\, Southend and Braintree\, so follow for your nearest and next event!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-sales-club-at-the-launchpad/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Finance
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new business or individual who needs to create or develop your finances to enable the future success of business? Well\, this workshop is for you! Join along to gain an introduction into finance. \nThe Fundamentals of Finance course\, run by Colbea\, covers many key topics to help you get your business financially set-up and ready to enter the world of trading. Here’s an overview of the course topics: \n\nUnderstanding a Profit & Loss Account\nGross Profit / Net Profit calculations\nBusiness Viability\, including the basics of Business Taxation\nHow to Present your Forecast within a Business Plan\nWorking Capital Management\nRaising the right finance for your business\nQuestion & Answer session\n\nThe session is held between the hours of 9.30am-12.30pm\, and via Zoom. Follow up business advice appointments can be made for any further business support. Aimed at any resident and business of any size\, at any stage\, and in any sector within Essex who are keen to get an introduction into finance. \nColbea\, the organiser\, is a catalyst for business success across Essex\, providing business advice\, training and office space for new and established businesses.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/fundamentals-of-finance/
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SUMMARY:Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs: a 2-day course\, where you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business. \nThis course 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. \nThe course will be run in person over two days\, in 7-hour sessions (with 1 hour lunch breaks) on 4th October & 5th October. \nEven 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. \nYou’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. \nWhat it covers: \n\nDouble-entry bookkeeping\nPreparation of profit and loss accounts\, balance sheets\, and cash-flow statements\nAnalysis of accounting reports\nControlling cash\nSources of funding\nBusiness planning\, budgets\, cash flow forecasting\, and variance analysis\nBreak-even analysis\nCapital appraisal\nProduct costing\n\nWho it is for: \nThe 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 East Sussex. \nWho should attend: \n\nEntrepreneurs\nMicro business owners\nSmall business owners\nMiddle managers\nConsultants\nCoaches\nE-commerce businesses\nDigital marketers\nService based business owners\n\nSkills gained: \nThe full value from this course is only be gained by full participation in both days. After completing the course\, delegates will be able to: \n\nunderstand basic financial documents used in business\ninterpret the information in these documents\, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity\nbe more effective in their role\n\nThe course will be run in person over two days\, in 7-hour sessions (with 1 hour lunch breaks) on 4th October & 5th October. \n**Please note: lunch is not provided however\, there is a refreshments area for drinks and snacks** \nAbout the Organiser: Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMA \nJim 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. \n \nThis 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/finance-for-non-financial-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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SUMMARY:Workshop & Networking Event on Digitalisation and Cyber Security in SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Are you a SME practitioner looking to embrace Digitalisation and Cybersecurity? Join the University of Essex at the Southend Campus for a ‘Digitalisation and Cyber Security in SMEs: Best Practices for Managers’ workshopping and networking event. \nIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape\, safeguarding your business against cyber incidents is paramount now more than ever. The workshop will provide you with the necessary understanding and basic tools to navigate this critical aspect effectively. Overall giving SME’s digitalisation and cybersecurity awareness and knowledge. \nDelivered by leading digitalisation and cyber security experts\, the event touches upon key areas of cyber security. In addition to encouraging discussion amongst yourself and like-minded individuals. The aim of this being to help you understand the specific threats to your organisation\, thus enabling you to build a cyber resilient SME! With the aid of professionals\, you will discover the fundamental principles of cybersecurity. Informing you how to implement them in a way that protects your SME from cyber attacks. After this you will gain an introduction into the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre or ECRC. Building an understanding of how they can help you become more secure in your online space. The event will also accommodate a Q&A and Networking session\, with the intention of you getting your specific concerns addressed by the expert panel. \nThis workshop is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Programme. \nSME’s digitalisation and cybersecurity is crucial! If you are interested in not only finding out what is incorporated in such topics\, but also keen to learn how to apply them\, then this event is for you. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/digitalisation-cybersecurity-business-event/
LOCATION:The Forum\, The Forum\, Elmer Avenue\, Southend-on-Sea\, Select a State or Province:\, SS1 1NS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Young People in Business\, a Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Empowering futures of ambitious young people in business is what Essex county council’s ambitious team are implementing through events such as this\, created especially for young business professionals in Essex! So\, if you are eager to empower your future\, bring your business cards\, get ready to connect and come along! \nConnect\, explore possibilities\, and discover opportunities with likeminded people over drinks and snacks. \nDuring the event you will:  \n\nHear from young professionals who have started their own business\, learn from their journey and apply those teachings to your own!\nGain an understanding of the power of LinkedIn and how it can bring communities together as well as encourage you to build vital connections.\nGet a chance to network and discuss what you want and how you can get it\, in terms of being successful in business!\n\nThis event was an idea of Annie’s\, a young professional who loves to network and meet individuals with similar aspirations. She has teamed up with Ambitious Essex\, to create an event focused on bringing together her peers in business\, in which you can empower your future. Whether you’re a young person just starting out\, someone who has an idea for business or you’re already working for an organisation\, this event is for you! Partake in an amazing opportunity to be part of a community who want to learn from one another and grow their potential. \nHow to get there: accessible by public transport\, and only a 10 minute walk from the train station. The nearest car parks are on Bond Street and High Chelmer\, but can be costly. Patch is next to Nandos behind MetroBank. \nPlease note: We will be taking some pictures on the day for our social channels\, just let us know on the day if you don’t want to be featured! \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/empower-your-future/
LOCATION:Patch Chelmsford\, Springfield Road\, Chelmsford\, CM2 6QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Digital Skills - Driving traffic to your website
DESCRIPTION:Need help driving traffic to your website? This course\, organised by Colbea\, can help with your SEO and grow your business online! \nOpen 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. \nWhat’s covered? \nWith 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. \nIf you are looking to attract customers to your website and grow your business online then this course is a must for you! \nWho 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?
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/grow-online-business-seo-course/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T080000
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SUMMARY:Southchurch Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The first Southchurch Business Expo is being organised in partnership with Southend on Sea City Council Economic Development Team. \nIt will provide a marketplace of business support giving advice to new and established businesses. \nIt will offer advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders about setting up your own business and will highlight what businesses city wide are doing or can offer. \nBusinesses showcasing will have the opportunity to promote available job opportunities within their organisation. \nIt will promote the East of the city as a place to trade and set up business. \nThe event will be open from 8am to 12pm so why not drop in at anytime and network.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southchurch-business-expo/
LOCATION:The Plaza Centre\, Southend Christian Fellowship\, 600 Southchurch Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2PT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230906T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230907T170000
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Start-up Success
DESCRIPTION:Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea? Are you living in or have a business within Essex county? With no prior business knowledge required\, take part in an online comprehensive training course taking place over two days\, 2pm-5pm. \nThe workshop\, split into two bite-sized sessions\, will take you step-by-step through the process of creating and structuring your business through its formative stages. Focusing on how to prepare you and your finances\, and exploring your business idea in depth. You will look at how to market your business and put a plan of action in place. The courses intention is to help you develop the framework that will support you throughout your business journey. \nWhat’s covered? \n\nGetting yourself ‘business ready’\nMaking your marketing work\nBusiness banking\nManaging your business money\nPreparing for business planning\nYour next action steps\n\nWhen is it? \n\nWednesday 6th September – 14:00 – 17:00\nThursday 7th September – 14:00 – 17:00\n\nPlease be aware that attendance on both days is required. \nWho 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? \nIf you would like any further information or have any questions\, please contact us on 01206 548833 or email enquiries@colbea.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/first-steps-to-start-up-success/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T110000
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SUMMARY:Essex Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:Interested in finding out what free support and advice is available to Essex based SME’s? Want to start\, grow and establish your business? All of which from the comfort of your own environment? Well this virtual networking opportunity is where you can meet with like-minded entrepreneurs\, self-employed people and small business owners\, to network\, collaborate\, promote your services and support each other in the Essex area. \nThe meeting will take place virtually for an hour. Look forward to a lively\, interactive session where attendees will each be given time to introduce themselves in a supportive\, unpressured environment. FSB has the aim of helping smaller businesses achieve their ambition\, and provide events such as virtual networking in order to reach their mission goal. As a result of previous success from these types of events\, they are providing more and more for people to utilise. \nThis free #FSBConnectOnline networking is open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend\, so please feel free to share with your networks. \nFSB offer their members a wide range of vital business services including advice\, financial expertise\, support and a powerful voice heard in government. If you are an existing FSB member or interested in becoming one\, there will also be FSB representatives on hand to talk to you about ensuring you get the most from your membership during this challenging time. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/essex-virtual-networking/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230821T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230821T150000
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Able Futures and how we can support employers to support mental health at work
DESCRIPTION:With the aim of supporting mental health in workplaces comes a webinar hosted by an Able Futures Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant. This session will cover how managers can lead with compassion to advocate a positive mental space for employees. Able Futures deliver the Access To Work Mental Health Support Service in England\, Scotland and Wales on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. \nAble Futures knows that mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can lead to having some bad days. Things such as stress or bereavement can also impact our mental health and sometimes mean that we struggle at work and don’t feel able to cope with everyday life. If you live with mental health difficulties you know there are up days but there are down days too. You also know that those down days can really affect you at work- you might find it hard to focus\, or maybe struggle to perform at your best. All in all\, mental health has a huge effect on your productivity at work\, no matter the specifics. The aim of Able Futures is to help you enjoy more good days and enable employers to be actively supporting mental health in workplaces. \n* \nAs an employer you can sign up to promote the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service to your apprentices and receive a comprehensive range of support for free. Every apprenticeship provider that registers for the service receives a toolkit\, a free training resource full of helpful dos and don’ts\, access to webinars and information sessions on mental health at work. Along with access to qualified professionals to help you help your apprentices. You gain resources and guidance on the latest topics for supporting people with their mental health at work. Knowledge you can access at any time. 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/support-employers-support-mental-health/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230707T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230707T140000
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Essex 'Innovation in... Digitech'
DESCRIPTION:Ambitious Essex\, Ambitious Women in Essex and Digital Essex are joining forces to bring you the next event in their ‘Innovation In…’ series\, this time our focus is on all things Digitech. \nJoin us for a morning session where you can from our amazing 3 guest speakers (itinerary below) who will be speaking individually and also taking part in a general panel discussion around the topic\, where the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. There is also lots of opportunities to network with fellow attendees. \nTim Robinson\, Chief Operating Officer\, Tech East \nTim is Chief Operating Officer of Tech East\, the digital tech cluster organisation for the East of England. He is a founding board member of the UK Tech Cluster Group member. Prior to returning to the East of England Tim held international general management\, strategic marketing\, and tech product roles at Thomson Reuters\, Informa and RICS. He is a non-executive director of UEA’s Norwich Business School and a board member of the New Anglia LEP Cultural Board. He was educated at London Business School and Newcastle University. \nCaitlin Glover\, Founder\, Syper Education \nCaitlin is an 18 year old neurodivergent entrepreneur with a passion for using technology in education. She founded Syper Education\, a neurodivergent-specialist tuition agency and has recently been selected as a Big Education Challenge Finalist. Caitlin is using technology to ensure that no child is left behind because of the way their brain works. \nBeth-May Leddra-Chapman\, Freelance UX/UI Designer \nBeth-May is a young\, award winning designer who runs her own business as well as using her skills to mentor other designers. \nAgenda: \n10:30 – 11:15: Arrival drinks and networking \n11:15 – 11:30: Guest Speaker – Tim Robinson\, Tech East \n11:30 – 11:45: Guest Speaker – Caitlin Glover\, Syper Education \n11:45 – 12:00: Guest Speaker – Beth-May Leddra Chapman\, Freelance UX and UI Designer \n12:00 – 12:30: Panel Discussion and Opportunity for Q&A – “Innovation in Digitech” \n12:30 – 14:00: Lunch and Networking \nGetting to the event: \nThe event is being held within The Launchpad\, Southend Airport Business Park\, Rochford. \nThe venue is accessible by public transport and there is parking on site for those driving.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ambitious-essex-innovation-in-digitech/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T073000
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SUMMARY:Southend Business Partnership Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of March’s briefing we are hosting the next briefing on the 29th June at Launchpad\, Airport Business Park. \nHosted at Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, you are guaranteed a great experience with our June Southend Business Partnership Briefing at a exciting new venue with FREE PARKING. \nThe morning will have on offer: light breakfast\, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers. \nThe event will consist of two parts (registration and refreshment from 7:30am):7:30-8:30am Networking with a market place \n8:30-10:00am SBP briefing with speakers \nWe are finalising all details at the moment \, please check back at a later date for further information. \nThese 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 recover and thrive. \nIf 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 \nIf you require any further information please contact economicd@southend.gov.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-business-partnership-briefing/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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