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Community and Events

Launchpad brings great businesses and people together and unites them in a culture of support, inspiration, and shared success.

We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

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.

Upcoming Events

25 Must Haves for Your Website in 2025

Webinar

Join us for this essential webinar, suitable for all small businesses seeking to take their website to the next level Event Details Have you already got a website, but you're not content with its performance or conversion rate? And maybe you're ready to make some improvements to your website to get the most out of it? ... Read more

Free

Improve your content strategy with AI

Zoom

Giorgia Guazzarotti and Monica Daswani feature in this Tech Hub Q&A webinar. Giorgia will cover content strategy, helping you align your business goals and engage your audience with the right platforms and content. She will explore AI tools for creating content and demonstrate how a content calendar can help you stay organised and consistent. Monica will explore current ... Read more

Free

Supercharge Your Sales with AI

Webinar

Discover how to work smarter, not harder, by unlocking the power of AI in your sales process. Imagine crafting personalized emails in seconds, predicting customer needs with ease, and automating your follow-ups — all with the help of AI. This isn’t about replacing salespeople; it’s about giving you the tools to become more effective, efficient, and impactful. ... Read more

Free

Getting started with LinkedIn ads

Webinar

Learn how to take the first steps in LinkedIn advertising and make them count. In this webinar, Celia Rizothanasi, queen bee of LinkedIn and Marketing AI, will show you how to start growing your business reach with confidence. Key takeaways from this session: Why LinkedIn is a good investment for small budgets How to set your ... Read more

Free

SEO fundamentals for SMBs – Quick tips and cheap tricks to boost your SEO!

Online

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. Topics covered include: How to assess your website’s ... Read more

Free

AI for beginners: Build a smarter business

Webinar

Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI? Whether 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. Discover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows, streamline processes and unlock new ... Read more

Free

Introduction to public sector tendering with BIZphit

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Preparing tenders can help you to win big contracts but it can be time-consuming, cost money and tie up valuable resources. Understanding the best way to find opportunities can often appear daunting, we can demystify the process and help you find your way to a suitable tender for your business. The workshop will cover the ... Read more

Free

The Doctor Can See You Now – Get IP ready for your funding applications!

Online

Get IP ready for your funding applications! We can help to identify your valuable IP and provide advice on how to manage it effectively. Dr Craig's online IP Health Check. Book your free 1:1 consultation on 26th February. Email to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com

Free

Lunch and Learn: How to own the smartphone with social and email marketing

Webinar

We’re living in a smartphone world and your marketing efforts need to keep pace. You have an amazing opportunity to reach customers regularly on a device they carry with them at all times. In this webinar, Stephanie Alfonso of Constant Contact explains how to use your smartphone to boost your social and email marketing. It's all about ... Read more

Free

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