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SUMMARY:Using Canva to Create Content
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design eye-catching graphics that elevate your brand and engage your audience without needing a design degree or expensive software\, with this beginners guide to using Canva! \nStruggling to create professional-looking visuals for your business? Many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by design tools or rely on costly designers for every project. Introducing Canva – your key to success (and less stress!) \nIn this workshop we’ll be looking at the potential for our business by using Canva – and you’ll learn how to navigate the platform\, design with purpose and ease\, and maintain brand consistency to captivate your customers and build marketing materials that help you to reach your business goals. By the end\, you’ll have the confidence and skills to produce high-quality visuals that resonate with your audience\, put your best foot forward\, and unlock new possibilities for your marketing! \n  \nEvent details:\n🕙Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm \n📌Location: Online (ZOOM) \n💷Cost: £30pp +VAT \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nGetting Started with Canva: Understand how to sign up\, set up your account\, and navigate the platform’s interface.\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Brand Kit: Learn how to establish a cohesive brand identity by setting up your brand kit\, including logos\, colours\, and fonts.\n\n\n\n\nDesigning Graphics: Discover how to create various graphics\, from social media posts to posters\, using Canva’s templates and tools.\n\n\n\n\nResizing Designs: Master the art of resizing your designs to fit different platforms and purposes\, ensuring consistency across all your materials.\n\n\n\n\nPractical Application: Participate in a live session where you’ll see how easy it is to create a graphic for a business campaign\, and get the guidance from an expert on how to use the platform for your own business.\n\n\n  \nMeet the Host:\nKerry Madge | Marketing Executive\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\nKerry Madge is a creative and hands-on Marketing Executive at Let’s Do Marketing\, bringing nearly six years of experience helping businesses grow through social media. With a BA in Marketing Management\, she specialises in social media advertising\, content creation\, and graphic design\, turning ideas into engaging posts that capture attention and drive results. \nKerry excels in social media advertising\, graphic design\, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting creative solutions and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that empower small businesses to visualize and achieve their overarching goals.
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Made Smarter: Leading Change for Digital Champions (19 and 20 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an innovative high impact programme designed to support manufacturing and engineering companies across the East of England. \n\n\n\n\nThe Made Smarter Leading Change for Digital Champions programme is a high-impact FULLY FUNDED training initiative designed to empower manufacturing businesses across the East of England to innovate\, boost productivity and adopt digital technologies. \nThe course includes 2 x in-person days. \nThe programme Tailored for any team member looking to support digital change in the business. The programme is delivered by the University of East Anglia in collaboration with leading industry experts from the region. \nBy the end of the programme\, those taking part will able to understand the context of digital transformation and why its important in manufacturing\, the driving forces of change\, the psychology of how to manage change well\, team management\, and the process management skills to deliver on budget and on time. \nThe full schedule of the programme can be viewed below. \nGot questions? Please contact madesmarter@norfolk.gov.uk to find out more! \nThis programme is fully funded by Department for Business and Trade as part of Made Smarter Adoption\, East of England Programme. \nPlease also note: \n\nSpaces are limited to one representative per organisation\nThere is a strong expectation that you will be able to attend all sessions\nMade Smarter Adoption is only able to support Manufacturing SMEs across the East of England. If your organisation is part of a larger group\, eligibility data is captured at group level. So\, if your organisation exceeds 2 or more of the following\, unfortunately your organisations falls outside of scope of support: More than £36m turnover; Exceeds £18m total balance sheet; Exceeds more than 250 staff.\n\nDates for the sessions are 19-20 November 2026
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/made-smarter-leading-change-for-digital-champions-19-and-20-nov-2026/
LOCATION:University Of East Anglia\, Norwich Research Park\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR4 7TJ
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:In Person: Grow with Digital – Scaling & Future-Proofing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Adopt\, Adapt\, Grow Through Digital collection\n\nLaunchpad SouthendRochford\, England\nThursday\, November 19  •  10 AM – 12 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how AI can streamline your business\, boost efficiency and help you work smarter for future growth. \n\n\n\n\nGrowing a successful business isn’t just about working harder – it’s about building the right systems\, developing strong leadership and using technology strategically to create sustainable growth. \nIf you’ve already started embracing digital tools\, AI or automation\, what’s next? How can you use these technologies to scale your business\, empower your team and unlock new opportunities without losing the personal touch that makes your business unique? \nWe’re delighted to welcome David Bell\, Founder of Simboc\, as our guest speaker. David has successfully built and grown multiple businesses and is an experienced expert in using technology\, AI\, automation and systemisation to help businesses scale effectively. During the session\, David will share practical strategies for growing through technology while ensuring the human element of your business (your relationships\, customer experience and company values) remains at the heart of everything you do. \nWe are delighted to be delivering this workshop in partnership with Launchpad\, ARU Arise Innovation Hubs\, Oxford Innovation\, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, Made Smarter and Connected Innovation. \nWith representatives from all of our partners in the room\, this is more than just a workshop. It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that can support your next stage of growth\, access specialist expertise\, explore innovation opportunities and build valuable relationships with fellow Essex business owners. \nIf you’re looking to move beyond simply adopting digital tools and start using them strategically to grow your business\, this is an event not to be missed. \nPlease note: This is a three-part series\, but you’re welcome to attend just one\, two or all three sessions. Simply choose the workshop(s) that best suit your business and where you are on your growth journey. \nDuring the workshop we’ll explore:\n✅ How AI\, automation and digital technology can support sustainable business growth\n✅ Practical ways to systemise your business without losing the human touch\n✅ Building systems and processes that enable your business to scale\n✅ Developing leadership skills to confidently lead a growing business\n✅ Using technology to improve customer experience\, productivity and business performance\n✅ Real-world examples of businesses successfully growing through digital transformation \nWho is this workshop for?\nThis session is perfect for business owners and leaders who are: \n\nLooking to scale and grow their business\nAlready using\, or beginning to use\, AI and digital tools\nWanting to improve leadership and business performance\nLooking to create systems that support sustainable growth\nInterested in innovation and future-proofing their business\n\nWhat to expect\n✔ An inspiring and practical presentation from David Bell\n✔ Live Q&A with Ambitious Essex\, Launchpad Southend\, ARU Arise\, Connected Innovation\, Oxford Innovation and the FSB\n✔ Informal networking with other Essex business owners\n✔ Practical ideas and strategies you can implement immediately \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership\, make better use of AI or build systems that allow your business to grow sustainably\, this workshop will provide practical guidance\, expert insight and valuable connections to help you take your next step with confidence. \nPlease note: This course is funded specifically for Essex-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Essex\, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/in-person-grow-with-digital-scaling-future-proofing-your-business/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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