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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.
Businesses and voluntary groups are invited to hear from Joe Chesterton, Executive Director for Finance and Resources and councilors about the council’s budget plans for 2025/26 and beyond. This is your chance to have your say on the council’s budget ahead of formal decisions being made.
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
ernational markets offer huge Export opportunities for UK businesses. Finding and developing new markets for products is a hugely valuable avenue for expansion and in some sectors in particular, global demand for British brands and products makes international trade an excellent means of growth. Selling internationally is very complex but – as with most things ... Read more
Do you know how to get the most out of Instagram for your business? Instagram is one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms around today, especially if your target audience encompasses Millennials and young adults. More than half of the UK population now have an Instagram account, with 60% of users being between 18 and 34. ... Read more
These events are exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers. In partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, we’re excited to present an exclusive session about the Barclays Demo Directory, a platform connecting ambitious founders with a diverse network of attested investors, from angels to venture capitalists. What to Expect: Learn how the Demo Directory works and ... Read more
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises. If your business supplies goods, ... Read more
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises. If your business supplies goods, ... Read more
The workshop provides a comprehensive guide to creating and utilising a business plan, offering a template and methods to monitor progress. It explores forming commercial partnerships to expand customer reach and enhance revenue. The session on growing the team covers recruitment, fostering company culture, and HR planning. Additionally, it addresses accessing finance, detailing options such ... Read more
Join Small Business Britain, Indeed, and strategy expert Emma Mills-Sheffield for a session on how to create a brilliant business strategy for 2025. You’ll learn: - How to get creative with your big ideas - Getting these onto a page and narrowed down for your strategy - How to put the basics of a plan ... Read more
Exclusive Member Only Networking Tour with Rega Research: A Celebration of Audio Excellence We are delighted to announce an exclusive Members only networking event with Rega Research, a global leader in high-fidelity audio systems. Rega Research Limited has been at the forefront of audio innovation for more than five decades, blending engineering expertise with a passion ... Read more
