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SUMMARY:HR Prime FREE training session - Managing Menopause and Disability Within the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our HR Prime FREE training session on Managing Menopause and Disability Within the Workplace! Join us online for an informative session on how to support employees going through menopause and those with disabilities in the workplace. Our expert team will provide valuable insights and practical tips to create an inclusive and supportive work environment. This would be a good opportunity to enhance skills and make a positive impact in your organization. \nPlease register to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/hr-prime-free-training-session-managing-menopause-and-disability-within-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Tech Hub bootcamp: AI\, reporting and the future of digital tax
DESCRIPTION:In these two Tech Hub bootcamps\, we’re joined by Jonathan Dowden and Chris Downing\, two industry experts from Sage. They’ll provide practical advice for small business owners on financial reporting and Making Tax Digital (MTD). \n\n1pm to 2pm | Financial reporting with Jonathan Dowden \n\nFind out how to become more confident in your financial reporting – with a focus on using AI to help you\nGet a demo of Sage tools that will support your reporting\nAsk Jonathan any questions you might have in a Q&A\n\n2pm to 3pm | Making Tax Digital with Chris Downing \n\nGet up to speed on MTD: Understand how the law will affect your practice or business\, the services you offer and how to effectively communicate your plan.\nSimplify financial admin: Discover practical ways to manage digital records and reduce manual work.\nExplore the future of finance: See how Sage Copilot\, a new AI-powered tool\, can help streamline your workflow and transform your approach to accounting.\nAsk Chris any questions you might have in a Q&A\n\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.) \nAbout Tech Hub\nA collaboration between Google and Sage and built by Enterprise Nation\, Tech Hub offers an accessible solution to support small businesses to adopt the technology they need to run and grow their ventures.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/tech-hub-bootcamp-ai-reporting-and-the-future-of-digital-tax/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Southchurch Business Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will provide a marketplace of business support giving advice to new and established businesses. \nIt will offer advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders about setting up your own business and will highlight the services and products businesses city wide can offer. \nBusinesses showcasing will have the opportunity to promote available job opportunities within their organisation. \nIt will promote the East of the city as a place to trade and set up business. \nThe event will be open from 8am to 12pm so why not drop in at anytime and network.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southchurch-business-expo-2025/
LOCATION:600 Southchurch Road\, 600 Southchurch Road\, Southend On Sea\, Essex\, SS1 2PT
CATEGORIES:Expo
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SUMMARY:Green Growth Programme
DESCRIPTION:A Free 6-Week Programme for Small Businesses – Unlock the financial power of sustainability!\nRun by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT \nSustainability isn’t just good for the planet – it’s good for business. Join our brand new 6-week programme designed to help small businesses discover the financial benefits of becoming more sustainable. \nEach week\, you’ll learn from expert trainers and sustainability leaders\, explore practical actions you can take right away\, and hear real stories from fellow small businesses who are turning sustainability into growth. \nWhether you’re just starting or looking to build on existing efforts\, this programme will give you the tools and insights to succeed. \nProgramme Overview \n18 September 11am: The Business Case for Sustainability\nExplore why sustainability is a smart business strategy. Learn how small changes can lead to big savings and increased resilience\, with insights from the landmark Willow Review. \n25 September 11am: Quick Wins – The 5-Point Plan for Sustainability\nDiscover low-cost\, high-impact actions you can implement straight away using our proven 5-point plan tailored for SMEs. \n2 October 11am: AI and Sustainability  \nUnpack how AI and digital tools can support sustainability and efficiency in your business\, and learn about greener ways to use it. \n9 October 11am: Marketing Green – Attract More Customers\nLearn how to authentically communicate your sustainability story and tap into growing customer demand for ethical\, eco-conscious brands. \n16 October 11am: Money Talks – Finance and Funding for Sustainability\nFind out what grants\, loans\, and green finance options are available\, and how to successfully pitch for them. \n23 October 11am: Sustain the Gains – Planning for Long-Term Impact\nMake a long-term plan for sustainable growth. Discover how to measure your impact and stay connected with the right tools and communities. \nEach session includes expert-led training\, practical takeaways\, and a spotlight on a small business already making sustainability work for them. \nAll sessions will be recorded and will be available on a private page on the Small Business Britain website.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/green-growth-programme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Southend Local Business Pledges
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThroughout the day\, you will hear powerful stories that highlight the journeys of care-experienced young people and the positive impact that collaborative support has had on their personal and professional development. These stories demonstrate how care leavers can become valuable assets to local employers. \nCare Leavers are eager for guidance\, recognition\, and opportunities as they navigate their career paths within our community. As a business community\, we have a shared responsibility to invest in the future—both of our enterprises and of the next generation. \nOur employees shape our businesses and aspirations. Our future lies in their hands. \nWe encourage you to attend and discover an incredible\, often overlooked talent pool right here in Southend. \nRefreshments are provided\, please book your free space via the booking link and contact the organiser for any queries.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-local-business-pledges/
LOCATION:Park Inn by Radisson Palace\, Park Inn\, Church Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, SS1 2AL
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Your Public Sector Tender Journey - Southend Business Customers Only
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis workshop is designed for micro and small businesses looking to take their first steps into public sector tendering. If you’re aiming to win lower-value tenders and requests for quotations (RFQs) but feel overwhelmed by procurement jargon\, this session will help you build confidence and clarity. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow to access public sector opportunities\nUnderstanding procurement thresholds and routes to market\nAssessing your business’s readiness to supply\nResponding effectively to technical questions in tenders\n\nOutcomes \n\nA clear understanding of procurement basics\nKnowledge of essential documents and policies\nConfidence in answering tender questions\nA practical action plan to improve your tender readiness\n\nDeliveryThis workshop is hosted by Launchpad Southend and delivered by BIZphit LLP. It is fully funded by Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council. \nYou do not need to attend all 4 workshops in the series but parts 2-4 will guide your business through every part of the tendering process. Future workshops as follows: \nWorkshop 2: Tender Fitness Review & Development – 31st Oct 2025 \nWorkshop 3: Demystifying Tender Responses & Using AI Effectively – 28th Nov 2025 \nWorkshop 4: AI in Tendering – Practical\, Compliant & Competitive Use – 23rd Jan 2026
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/preparing-for-your-public-sector-tender-journey-southend-business-customers-only/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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