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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

Improving your LinkedIn Skills Workshop

Zoom

Do you know how to get the most out of LinkedIn for your business? LinkedIn is becoming one of the main ways for businesses to market themselves in the professional world. However, many of us don't have the budget to hire dedicated staff or third party agencies to run our business accounts and practical knowledge ... Read more

£95 – £150

Lloyds Bank Academy Growth Series: Digital For Growth – The Power Behind Aligning your Brand, Image and Social Media

Zoom

Ready to take your small business to the next level? In this very special webinar series in partnership with Lloyds Bank Academy, please join digital marketing expert Kate Williams, founder of KW Marketing, in this engaging webinar. In this session, Kate will break down the essentials of aligning your brand, image, and social media to ... 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

Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... 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

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Our next Southend/Rochford's Business Breakfast Networking event will be on Wednesday 19th February 2025, in collaboration with the Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1YH Essex.   If you fancy meeting like-minded businesspeople, grow your connections that could lead to collaborations and growth for your business then come along to the Breakfast ... Read more

£16 – £21

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

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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