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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.
Get your business found online by the people who need you most. Tired of feeling like your website is invisible? You’re not alone. Many small business owners put time and effort into building their website but still struggle to show up in search results. This workshop will help you fix that. You’ll learn ... Read more
When you’re running a small business, the ability to listen, truly listen, can make the difference between clarity and confusion, alignment and tension, progress and burnout. Yet unspoken assumptions, mental clutter, and rushed conversations often get in the way, draining your energy and undermining performance. This month, we’re stripping listening back to its essentials. Beyond ... Read more
The UK continues to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs), creating new opportunities for businesses that know how to take advantage of them. In this Lunch and Learn, John Austin-Sheridan from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will explain what the UK's FTAs mean in practice for growing businesses, and how you ... Read more
Learn how email marketing can help your business grow. Ever feel like your emails just aren’t getting noticed? You’re not alone! Many small business owners send out emails but aren’t sure how to make them really work. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of email marketing — how to write messages people actually ... Read more
Do you understand how to tackle the risks of Social Media? Social media can be a powerful tool – but it also comes with risks. Every business of every size is vulnerable to online abuse, misinformation and reputational damage. The more platforms you use, the greater the potential for things to go wrong. This ... Read more
Description Need to create a marketing strategy document but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down all the elements of a marketing strategy, to help you create a consistent and cohesive plan that helps you attract the right customers, communicate clearly, and grow your business with purpose. Struggling to make your marketing ... Read more
Need to create a marketing strategy document but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down all the elements of a marketing strategy, to help you create a consistent and cohesive plan that helps you attract the right customers, communicate clearly, and grow your business with purpose. Struggling to make your marketing actually ... Read more
In this Lunch and Learn, the team from the UK's Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) will explain the free support they can provide for small businesses who are dealing with late payments. They'll also discuss the Fair Payment Code and its role in building a culture of prompt payment across the UK, and ... Read more
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! Struggling to create professional-looking visuals for your business? Many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by design tools or rely on costly designers for ... Read more
Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. Join us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk. Discover the impact and success of ... Read more
