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SUMMARY:Southend Business Partnership Briefing 7th March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Southend Business Briefing\, where local entrepreneurs unite to share insights on local happenings and collaboration opportunities. \nSouthend Business Partnership Briefing 7th March 2024\nJoin us for an exciting in-person event\, the Southend Business Partnership Briefing! This gathering will take place at the Park Inn by Radisson Palace in Southend-On-Sea. \nLocated on Church Rd\, this venue offers a fantastic setting for networking and collaboration. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals and gain valuable insights into the local business landscape. Mark your calendars for this must-attend event! \nLocation: \nPark Inn by Radisson Palace\, Southend-on-Sea\, Church Rd\, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AL\, UK
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-business-partnership-briefing-7th-march-2024/
LOCATION:Park Inn by Radisson Palace\, Park Inn\, Church Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2AL
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SUMMARY:Digital Sustainability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the impact the internet has on carbon emissions and how you can make a difference in that output today with this digital sustainability webinar.. \nDigital Sustainability Webinar\nEver wondered what your digital carbon footprint is? Want to know more about how to measure and reduce your digital impact? Maybe you’ve heard about Digital Sustainability and aren’t sure where to start… \nJoin Essex Chambers and Bailey Bryan from Footprint Digital to uncover the impact the internet has on carbon emissions and how you as a business and as an individual can make a difference in that output today. \nBailey is part of Footprint Digital‘s ‘Green Team’. This internal working group works hard to champion sustainability within the company\, encompassing their people\, planet and place – the digital world. The team have recently achieved B Corp status\, something Bailey is very proud of. \nAgenda:\n9.45am – Registration\n10.00am – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n10.05am – Presentation from Footprint Digital\n10.45am – Q&A\n11.00am – Webinar finishes \n  \nWhere & When & Price: \nVirtual via Zoom \nThursday 7th March 10:00am- 11:00am \nMembers price: £20 + VAT \nNon Members price: £45 + VAT \n  \nPlease note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those who attend. \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/digital-sustainability-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Celebrate International Women’s Day with AWiE in Southend-on-Sea
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with AWiE in Southend-On-Sea!\nJoin Ambitious Women\, Winning Women International and Southend-On-Sea City Council as we bring you a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day! \nWe’re delighted to co-host this occasion with our fellow community Winning Women. A group set up to support women in business. \nSpend the morning with us from 9.30am at Ocean Beach and enjoy tea\, cake and an exclusive view of the seafront as we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere! \nAWiE events are very relaxed. Simply turn up when you can\, stay as long as you like. There are no expectations for you to do anything other than enjoy yourself and talk to as many members of the community as you wish. \nMake sure you don’t miss the chance to mingle with incredible people who are making a difference! Save the date in your calendar and get ready for an enriching event. \nAmbitious Women in Essex –  \nA growing community set up through Essex County Council to support and celebrate as many amazing women in Essex as possible.  https://pages.news.essex.gov.uk/pages/business \nWinning Women International –  \nA group that provides monthly meetings and a non-judgmental\, inspiring place for women at all stages and types of business to connect and collaborate with like-minded women. https://winningwomen.online/ \nOn the day –  \nPlease be sure to sign the register to let us know you have attended. If you have given us prior permission and confirmed your attendance\, we share your details with all attendees post-event so you can continue to make great connections. \nPhotography – \nWe always try and take some pictures on our phones during the event to share on social media afterwards. If you would rather not be featured\, please let us know on the day when you arrive.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/support-women-in-business/
LOCATION:Ocean Beach\, Eastern Esplanade\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2YG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea?
DESCRIPTION:Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea?\nWith no prior business knowledge required and the potential to gain a grant for £1000 to help you start your business. We are offering a face-to-face comprehensive training course taking place over two days\, 10am- 1pm-including a networking lunch from 1- 2pm. \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. \nWhat’s covered? \n\nProduct or Service Description\nEnvironmental and Sustainability Aspects\nMarketing Analysis\nOperational Aspects\nMarketing and Sales\nFinancial Planning\n\nGetting yourself ‘business ready’ \nWe are here to help you if: \n\nyou’ve got an idea for a business\nyou’re starting your business.\n\nVenue: https://twentyonesouthend.co.uk/ \nDates: Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th March 10am till 1pm / 1pm until 2pm networking Lunch provided \nContact us today as spaces are limited.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/looking-to-start-up-or-develop-a-new-business-or-idea/
LOCATION:Western Esplanade\, Unit 21\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2EH
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SUMMARY:The South Essex Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The South Essex Business Expo 2024 – 14th March \nWe are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils! Brentwood\, Rochford\, Southend on Sea\, Basildon\, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council. Along with Essex Wildlife Trust\, fsb\, Colbea\, Global\, DS Group and Networking Essex. \n What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at the Brentwood Centre on 14th March between 10am-3pm with 142 stands and 1000 visitors. \nThe expo will be promoted by all our partners to their databases\, social media and newsletters! Globally we’ll be on Heart radio again leading up to the event. We intend to make every business in Essex aware of the expo and make it a must attend event. \nThis event is open to all businesses of all sizes\, trades\, industries\, professions and sectors\, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone. \nBusiness expo 2024 is free to attend with plenty of free parking at the Brentwood Centre. \nTo book your place please visit www.networking-essex.co.uk \nIf you would like to exhibit\, please email aaron@networking-essex.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/business-expo-2024-south-essex-event/
LOCATION:The Brentwood Centre\, Doddinghurst Road\, Pilgrims Hatch\, Essex\, CM15 9NN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Small Business Britain
DESCRIPTION:Lead Generation Masterclass\nJoin Small Business Britain\, BT Skills for Tomorrow and Charelle Griffith for a session on lead generation and its pivotal role in driving success for your business. \nIn this 1-hour webinar you’ll gain invaluable insight into: – \n\nUnderstanding Your Audience: learn how to identify and understanding your target audience with precision\, enabling you to tailor your lead generation efforts for maximum impact.\nCrafting Compelling Messaging: learn the secrets to crafting irresistible messaging that captivates and engages potential leads.\nLeveraging Digital Platforms: learn how to use digital platforms and channels in amplifying your lead generation efforts\, from social media to email marketing.\nOptimising Conversion Strategies: understand the techniques for optimising your conversion strategies\, to create a seamless journey for leads from initial contact to becoming loyal customers.\n\n  \nAbout Charelle: \nCharelle Griffith is a Chartered Marketer\, award-winning content marketer\, blogger\, podcaster and online business owner. Through her business\, CharelleGriffith.com\, Charelle provides 1:1 consulting\, mentoring and training to coaches and online services providers around the world so they can improve their marketing\, accelerate their business growth and ultimately build a thriving business that makes a big impact. \nAbout Skills for Tomorrow: \nBT Skills for Tomorrow is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops\, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help\, advice and bite sized hints and tips.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/small-business-britain/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:IONIC. LUNCHINARS WITH SAVS
DESCRIPTION:A free digital series of bite-sized learning lunchinars to boost your business skills and knowledge! \nIonic Digital Lunchinars with SAVS!\n\nLunch + Webinars = Lunchinars \nGetting Found: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) & Google Ads \n\n\nLunchinars are bite-sized learning sessions. They are 1 hour long\, from 12-1pm and are free to anyone that would like to join online. \nDesigned and delivered by SAVS\, we work with a range of fantastic partners to create different series of sessions that are informative\, innovative and relevant. \nEach Lunchinar in the digital series includes 30-40 minutes of information sharing and learning\, followed by a Q&A session. They also include a ‘takeaway’ – in the form of worksheets\, cheat sheets\, resources or checklists. \n\nThe series will cover making use of free\, easy-to-use tools\, as well as other more ‘industry standard’ tools (most of which have a charity discount) and online services\, to help organisations achieve their goals. \n\nAll Lunchinars are available to watch back online on the Lunchinar Website. Check it out to see the dates of all this Digital Series! \n\nSAVS\, in partnership with Ionic Digital\, are running a series of six Lunchinar workshops to help upskill local non-profit and charitable organisations on how they can enhance their digital presence in the modern world.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/lunchinars-digital-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Small Business Britain
DESCRIPTION:Small Business\, Big Security: Essentials for Cyber Security\nJoin Small Business Britain\, in collaboration with Lloyds Bank Academy\, for a session on cyber security tailored for your small business\, led by cyber guru Brian Chappell. \nIn this session\, we’re diving deep into the realm of cyber security\, where you’ll gain invaluable insights including: \n\nExpert strategies to safeguard yourself and your business against cyber threats\nPractical\, hands-on steps to enhance your security posture and prevent potential risks\nJargon-busting insights to decode and understand complex cybersecurity terminology\nActionable advice on what you should be doing to stay safe\, with practical examples to show preventive measures Brian has 30+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience in a career that has spanned system integrators\, PC and Software vendors\, and high-tech multi-nationals.\n\n  \nSmall Business Britain are really excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. \nThese workshops range from financial management\, branding for business growth\, productivity hacks & stress management. \nThe Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskill businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud\, these lessons can help improve your business – and they’re completely free!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/small-business-britain-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Freeport East Innovation Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration event with Ambitious Essex\, including business networking lunch with Innovate UK Business Growth! \nFreeport East Innovation Cluster Networking\nJoin Ambitious Essex (Essex County Council’s Business Growth and Sector Development Team) and Freeport East at this exciting event for Essex innovators. \nThis is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes in the clean energy\, digitech\, life sciences and agri/foodtech sectors. \nJoin us to learn more about: \n\nFreeport East’s role and structure\, including their plans to develop and support innovation\nA range of innovation and business support programmes from Essex County Council\, including the new Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator for pre-startups\nThe University of Essex’s work and opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway\nSupport and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth\n\nThere will be plenty of time for networking with other innovative companies. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential suppliers\, customers and/or future business partners. \n  \nAgenda: \n\n\n11:30 – 12:00: Arrivals\, refreshments & optional tour of Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway \n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30: Opportunities at Freeport East \n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:00: Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator \n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:10: Opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway \n\n\n\n\n13:10 – 13:30: Innovate UK: Helping innovative businesses to grow. Hear from Alison Mitchell\, Innovation & Growth Specialist\, Innovate UK Business Growth \n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:00: Networking lunch (buffet provided)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-business-growth/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AI & Marketing: Building a cost-effective ‘team’ for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Agency at the Launchpad to learn how to utilise artificial intelligence for business marketing! \nAI & Marketing: Building a cost-effective ‘team’ for small businesses!\nIn the age of artificial intelligence\, small businesses have access to powerful tools that can revolutionise their marketing efforts. AI can handle a wide range of tasks\, from researching and planning campaigns to writing and creating content. \nBy embracing AI\, small businesses can build a cost-effective\, scalable marketing team. This can effectively shortcut tasks and accelerate market awareness and growth. \nThis 45-minute session will delve into the practical applications of AI in small business marketing\, demonstrating how AI can be used to streamline processes\, enhance creativity\, and achieve significant business outcomes. \nJoin us to discover the transformative power of AI and how it can empower your small business to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-marketing/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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