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SUMMARY:Launchpad Catapult programme
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Share. Grow. at Launchpad \nLaunchpad Catapult \nCatapult your business growth with Launchpad’s peer support programme  \nFeeling isolated as an entrepreneur?  \nImagine having your own board of directors – a network of like-minded business owners helping you shape a thriving future. The Launchpad Catapult Peer Programme brings entrepreneurs together to build momentum\, drive results\, and make an impact for 2025 and beyond.  \nWhy join Catapult?  \n\nLearn from Your Peers\nTap into the knowledge and experience of other local business leaders\n\n\nShare and Discuss\nGain insights by sharing and discussing ideas in a trusted environment\n \nGrow Your Business\nTackle your challenges and seize new opportunities with group support \n\nJoin structured\, face-to-face\, fortnightly 2-hour sessions led by Jacqui Stimpson\, our Business Growth Manager\, who has structured the programme based on the success of the National Peer Networks programme which has supported over 1\,000 businesses. Each session is followed by an optional hour of networking and a complimentary lunch to help you build deeper connections  \n\nLimited Offer: Free to the first groups on a first-come\, first-served basis.  Normally this programme would be valued at £1500 per participant. \nLaunch session: Wednesday 19th February\, from 10am – 11am.\nCohort 1: Wednesday 26th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\nCohort 2: Thursday 27th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\n\nSign up today!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/launchpad-catapult-programme/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Networking
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SUMMARY:SEO fundamentals for SMBs - Quick tips and cheap tricks to boost your SEO!
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute interactive session is designed specifically for SMEs looking to improve their website’s search engine performance without breaking the bank. Packed with actionable advice and practical tools\, this session will empower businesses to audit\, optimise\, and enhance their SEO to rank higher for their target keywords. \n\n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nHow to assess your website’s current SEO performance.\nUnderstand your site’s ability to rank for your target keywords.\nOptimising metadata\, H1 tags\, and alt text for improved visibility.\nAddressing critical technical factors like site speed and mobile responsiveness.\nIdentify common SEO issues and how to resolve them effectively.\nSimple techniques to implement changes that deliver immediate results.\nFree tools and trial options to gather data and insights about your website.\nHow to use these tools to guide your SEO strategy and track progress.\nLive examples from the businesses in the session to demonstrate SEO fixes.\nTailored advice and actionable recommendations for participants.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Offer:\nEach attendee will receive a free mini SEO audit\, including a personalised list of actions to improve their website’s performance. This will provide a solid foundation for implementing the strategies discussed and preparing for the next session. \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to audit and optimise their website\, practical tips for immediate improvements\, and access to free tools to support your SEO efforts. It will equip businesses with cost-effective solutions to boost their online visibility and drive business growth. \n\n\n\n\nThe session is part 1 of 2 sessions. The second session covering how EEAT principles can transform your SEO strategy\, boost your search rankings\, and drive meaningful traffic to your website is on the 5th march. We suggest you attend both sessions to receive maximum value. \nThe sessions are targeted towards businesses with more than 10 employee’s and individuals in management level roles for either the organisation or the sales and marketing functions. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Anna: Anna is a highly experienced communications specialist providing strategic digital marketing that works! \n“With over 10 years’ worth of experience in the marketing industry\, I’ve had the pleasure of working in various roles\, including magazine editor\, content marketer\, outreach manager and managing director. What’s more\, I’m lucky to have worked in both agency and in-house positions\, which has given me a great understanding of how both sides work.“ \nAnna is the founder of Quibble. Quibble provides a wide range of digital marketing services to businesses of all sizes both in the UK and abroad.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/seo-fundamentals-for-smbs-quick-tips-and-cheap-tricks-to-boost-your-seo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:AI for beginners: Build a smarter business
DESCRIPTION:Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI? \nWhether you’re curious about where to start or wondering if free tools are enough\, this session will provide practical insights to help you integrate AI into your daily operations. \nDiscover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows\, streamline processes and unlock new levels of creativity and productivity – all while addressing key concerns like data security and ethical use. \nIn this webinar\, Tom Hewitson\, chief AI officer at General Purpose\, debunks common myths\, uncovers the truth about AI security and shares actionable strategies to seamlessly adopt AI in your business workflow. \nThis event is for Harrow residents with registered businesses or anyone with a business registered in Harrow. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nDiscover practical steps to get started with AI in your workflow\nLearn when it’s worth investing in AI tools versus using free versions\nFind the best tools to boost creativity and productivity in your business\n\nIf you have any questions\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-for-beginners-build-a-smarter-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Webinar
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