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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.
This virtual workshop will focus on a useful international scheme for the temporary movement of goods – the ATA Carnet Scheme. Since the UK left the EU there has been an increase in the need to control temporary movements, and if you are sending or receiving goods for demonstration, exhibitions, testing or as professional equipment, you ... Read more
The North Essex Business Expo 10th September 2025 We are really pleased to announce a partnership between the North Essex Councils (NEEB), Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, Braintree, Uttlesford, Epping, Chelmsford, Essex, Global, the DE Group and Networking Essex . What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in North Essex at the Charter Hall, Colchester ... Read more
The third Southchurch Business Expo is being organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council Economic Development Team in partnership with Project Southchurch and sponsorship from Kursaal Plant Hire. It will provide a marketplace of business support giving advice to new and established businesses. It will offer advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders about setting up ... Read more
We are delighted to invite you to this event for local businesses, charities and inclusion teams to collaborate and share information about an untapped talent pool of Southend-on-Sea City Council Care Leavers. Throughout the day, you will hear powerful stories that highlight the journeys of care-experienced young people and the positive impact that collaborative support ... Read more
A friendly, supportive and productive monthly virtual networking meeting for entrepreneurs with any form of disability or health issues. This is a regular opportunity to bring together business owners with any form of physical or mental health issues to network together, advise each other and build up contacts across the whole of the UK. The ... Read more
The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. The focus of the event will be around AI. AI presentation will be from the AI Guys:- An AI automation agency empowering your business with intelligent automation. Space East will also be presenting on funding and advice ... Read more
Join this new monthly networking gig for the UK’s creatives – from photographers to illustrators and everyone in between - to connect with others who could be key to securing new contracts and growing your business. Did you know that thanks to the talents of illustrators, developers, designers, copywriters, editors, filmmakers, photographers, and many more, ... Read more
Great leadership isn’t just about position — it’s about impact. This intensive Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop is designed to help you: ✔ Communicate more effectively across teams ✔ Lead with confidence, clarity and purpose ✔ Manage people and priorities with real impact 📍 In-person at Launchpad Southend(with lunch & refreshments) 🗓️ 15 Oct (full ... Read more
The second Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo is being organised by Southend-on-Sea City Council - Business-on-Sea in partnership with Leigh-on-Sea.com It will provide a marketplace of local businesses and services. This is open to residents and businesses, so why not pop along and join us.
Join this webinar to demystify the tendering process and gain practical tips on winning public sector contracts. About this event Business • Startups Want to win public sector contracts but you're not sure where to start? Join this 30-minute introductory session with Melanie Bryan OBE DL, which will demystify the tendering process, draw on "real life" ... Read more
