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SUMMARY:Lloyds Bank Academy Growth Series: Digital For Growth - The Power Behind Aligning your Brand\, Image and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your small business to the next level? \nIn 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 create a strong\, consistent online presence that truly resonates with your audience. Kate has helped countless small business owners boost their growth\, retention\, and revenue through the power of digital marketing\, and she’s here to share her insights with you. \nWhat you’ll learn: – Why digital marketing is essential for small business success – How to align your brand\, image\, and social media for maximum impact – The key to creating a digital presence that builds trust and attracts customers – Effective\, actionable tips for small business owners to use digital marketing strategically – Insights into how digital marketing can be your key driver for growth Kate will also be available to answer your questions and offer insights tailored to your specific business needs. \nMENTORING: You will have the opportunity to receive 2 hours of free expert small business mentoring to discuss your small business challenges\, whatever they are\, confidentially with our expert mentors. \nSmall Business Britain are excited to be partnering with the Lloyds Bank Academy on this comprehensive programme of webinars focused on offering support & expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. \nThese workshops range from financial management\, branding for business growth\, productivity hacks & stress management. The Lloyds Bank Academy is a free learning resource helping to upskil businesses on a variety of topics. From using social media to attract customers to staying safe from fraud\, these lessons can help improve your business – & they’re completely free!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/lloyds-bank-academy-growth-series-digital-for-growth-the-power-behind-aligning-your-brand-image-and-social-media/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Webinar,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Improve your content strategy with AI
DESCRIPTION:Giorgia Guazzarotti and Monica Daswani feature in this Tech Hub Q&A webinar. \nGiorgia 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. \nMonica will explore current marketing strategy challenges and successes and demonstrate how AI can support them. She will provide a framework for AI integration and highlight the ethics of using AI in marketing. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nLearn how AI can help support your marketing strategy\nDiscover AI tools for creating content\nExplore a framework for integrating AI into your marketing\n\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.) \n \nAbout Tech Hub\nBacked by top technology firms\, Tech Hub is a new-generation\, one-stop-shop solution that allows businesses to access industry-leading digital tools\, training\, support\, and know-how to succeed\, all in one place. Take me to the hub
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/improve-your-content-strategy-with-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T103000
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SUMMARY:Southend Business Partnership Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast\, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. \nThe theme will be around wellbeing in the workplace. \nDWP will inform businesses of their employer support package. Learn how you can use Job Centre Plus to meet recruitment needs at no cost and the services they offer to employers\, for example managing vacancies\, sifting for the correct candidates\, and matching to roles. \nSouthend-on-Sea City Council Health Improvement Practitioner will inform businesses of their free workplace health offer. \nOther keynote speakers to be confirmed. \n\n7.30am – Registration will begin.\n7.30am to 8.30am Networking\, light breakfast\, and marketplace.\n8.30am – The business briefing keynote speakers will start.\n10.00am Continue networking and visiting the marketplace.\n10.30am Close
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-business-partnership-briefing-3/
LOCATION:Maritime Room\, Cliffs Pavilion\, Station Road\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS0 7RA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Wellbeing Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers\, providing actionable insights into: \n✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master’s degree\n✅ Unlocking funding opportunities to cover training costs\n✅ Boosting staff retention and engagement\n✅ Strengthening your succession planning strategy \nWhether you’re looking to introduce apprenticeships or maximise their impact\, this is your opportunity to gain expert advice\, hear real success stories\, and debunk common myths. \nDon’t miss out – future-proof your business today! \n📅 Save the Date – Friday 14th February 2025 0800 to1200 \nMaritime Room\, Cliffs Pavillion\, Station Rd\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA \nStay ahead of the competition.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/discover-the-power-of-apprenticeships-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Maritime Room\, Cliffs Pavilion\, Station Road\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS0 7RA
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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UID:1063-1739520000-1739534400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers\, providing actionable insights into: \n✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master’s degree\n✅ Unlocking funding opportunities to cover training costs\n✅ Boosting staff retention and engagement\n✅ Strengthening your succession planning strategy \nWhether you’re looking to introduce apprenticeships or maximise their impact\, this is your opportunity to gain expert advice\, hear real success stories\, and debunk common myths. \nDon’t miss out – future-proof your business today! \n📅 Save the Date – Friday 14th February 2025 0800 to1200 \nFor more information:- mailto:economicd@southend.gov.uk or admin@seatshub.org
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/discover-the-power-of-apprenticeships-for-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Maritime Room\, Cliffs Pavilion\, Station Road\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS0 7RA
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Learning and development,Recruitment and Retention
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SUMMARY:Marketing Tools\, Tactics\, and Transformation: Empowering you to Scale!
DESCRIPTION:This talk will empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with actionable insights into leveraging modern marketing technologies and tactics. Attendees will learn how to optimise their marketing efforts using SEO\, PPC\, CRMs\, AI technologies\, and lead generation strategies to improve efficiency\, enhance customer engagement\, and drive business growth. \n\n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nWhy technology is critical for SME success in today’s competitive landscape.\nTools to streamline SEO efforts (Google Search Console\, SEMrush\, Ahrefs).\nLocal SEO strategies to dominate nearby markets.\nAI-powered SEO tools for keyword research and content optimisation.\nHow PPC campaigns work on platforms like Google Ads and social media.\nAdvanced targeting and retargeting techniques.\nAI tools for PPC optimisation.\nProven techniques for capturing and nurturing leads (landing pages\, CTAs\, lead magnets).\nUsing AI chatbots for instant engagement and lead qualification.\nAutomation tools for lead scoring and nurturing (e.g.\, HubSpot\, ActiveCampaign).\nAffordable CRM solutions tailored for SMEs.\nLeveraging AI-powered CRMs to predict customer behavior and automate workflows.\nOverview of AI’s role in modern marketing.\nContent creation with AI tools (e.g.\, ChatGPT\, Jasper).\nCrafting a content strategy that resonates with your audience.\nTools for content creation and management (e.g.\, Canva\, Buffer\, Grammarly).\nAI-enhanced tools for content planning and SEO optimisation.\nCreating a customised marketing strategy that incorporates discussed tools.\nTips for prioritising efforts based on limited budgets and resources.\nPractical steps for integrating AI and automation into existing workflows.\nOpen Q&A to address specific challenges faced by SMEs.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe session is part 1 of 2 sessions. The follow-up session dives deeper into advanced marketing strategies\, focusing on how SMEs can leverage AI and data-driven tools to refine their tactics\, improve efficiency\, and scale operations and is on the 3rd 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/marketing-tools-tactics-and-transformation-empowering-you-to-scale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T134500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T120000
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CREATED:20250121T153845Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to public sector tendering with BIZphit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe workshop will cover the following: \n· Finding opportunities to supply to the public sector \n· Managing existing and new contract demands \n· What is the Standard Supplier Questionnaire? \n· How to obtain tender documents \n· Are you ready to supply\, how tender fit is your business? \n· New public sector procurement regulations for 2025 \nThe knowledge you will gain is a better understanding of the public sector procurement process and how to obtain the Standard Questionnaire and tender documents suitable for your business.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/introduction-to-public-sector-tendering-with-bizphit/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T145127
CREATED:20250211T112948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T112948Z
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SUMMARY:The Doctor Can See You Now - Get IP ready for your funding applications!
DESCRIPTION:Get IP ready for your funding applications! \nWe can help to identify your valuable IP and provide advice on how to manage it effectively. \nDr Craig’s online IP Health Check. \nBook your free 1:1 consultation on 26th February. \nEmail to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-doctor-can-see-you-now-get-ip-ready-for-your-funding-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T123000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: How to own the smartphone with social and email marketing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this webinar\, Stephanie Alfonso of Constant Contact explains how to use your smartphone to boost your social and email marketing. It’s all about enhancing the customer experience by using social and email in concert to drive engagement and sales. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nHow each channel – social and email – works to move people closer to your business\nHow to harness the strengths of each channel\nHow to create a great experience that impacts your bottom line\n\nStephanie brings a decade of experience as a speaker\, trainer and marketing coach. Passionate about empowering business owners for growth and success\, she specialises in simplifying complex topics\, such as AI for content creation\, SMS marketing\, social media and brand building. \nStephanie’s dynamic energy and unique talent for making intricate concepts easily understandable have made her a sought-after speaker\, known for her dedication to understanding SMBs’ needs and expertise in digital marketing. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Stephanie to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \nThis webinar is part of a series for business.connected. Check out the other events
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/lunch-and-learn-how-to-own-the-smartphone-with-social-and-email-marketing/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Webinar
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