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SUMMARY:Tackling late payments and getting money moving | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:In this Lunch and Learn\, the team from the UK’s Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) will explain the free support they can provide for small businesses who are dealing with late payments. \nThey’ll also discuss the Fair Payment Code and its role in building a culture of prompt payment across the UK\, and share top tips for protecting your business against the challenge of payments not arriving on time. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nHow the SBC can help you get paid\n\n\nHow to champion prompt payments with the Fair Payment Code\n\n\nTop tips to protect your business against late payment\n\nAbout the speakers\nThe Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) is an independent public body established by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle overdue payments and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector. \nIt supports small businesses to get paid quickly and on time\, influences large businesses to improve payment times to suppliers and works with all business to raise payment practice standards across the UK. \nThe OSBC has a statutory duty to review enquiries and investigate formal complaints made by small businesses regarding late and overdue payments\, as well as providing advice and support on issues relating to overdue payments and payment practices in the private sector. \nIt undertakes a range of activity to improve outcomes for small businesses and works across Government\, and with partners in the private and third sector\, to raise awareness of the impact of overdue payments and unfair payment practices. \nIf you have any questions you’d like the OSBC team to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \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 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.
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Scale My Biz - Smart Start Brentwood
DESCRIPTION:Timing is everything in business. Knowing when—and how—to invest your resources can make the difference between sustainable success and costly mistakes. \nScale My Biz is a free\, two-hour online workshop designed to help established businesses understand the critical difference between growth and scaling\, and how to make informed decisions when expanding operations. \nThis workshop is specifically for SMEs with established\, repeat customers who are already selling products or services.\nIt is not suitable for pre-starts or early-stage start-ups. \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Wednesday 11th March\nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm\nLocation: Online (Zoom)\nWho should attend: Businesses and entrepreneurs based in the Brentwood District with an existing customer base \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\nThe business conditions required for sustainable growth\n\n\n\n\nThe key differences between growth and scaling\n\n\n\n\nReal-world examples of successful scaling\n\n\n\n\nHow to identify leverage points within your business\n\n\n\n\nKey performance indicators (KPIs) for scaling effectively\n\n\n\n\nHow to prepare your business for growth or scaling\n\n\nIf your business is already trading and you’re considering your next phase of expansion\, this workshop will give you the clarity and tools you need to scale with confidence. \n  \n  \n\n\n  \nThe Smart Start Brentwood Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government’s five national missions\, including economic growth\, making the UK a clean energy superpower\, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. From April 2025 to March 2026\, UKSPF will continue to support local projects focused on communities and place\, supporting local businesses\, and people and skills. For more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus \nThis popular programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/scale-my-biz-smart-start-brentwood/
LOCATION:online workshop
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Essex & Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses\, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk.\nDiscover the impact and success of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme\, as we celebrate the businesses and organisations who’ve taken part and the collaborative projects that have emerged. \nThroughout the event\, hosted in partnership between Freeport East and the University of Essex\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscover how expert support has helped businesses elevate their cybersecurity\nLearn from inspiring project case studies designed to spark new thinking\nGain practical\, accessible advice from cybersecurity specialists to help you strengthen your own cyber resilience\nConnect and network with peers\, researchers\, and industry partners shaping the future of cybersecurity in our region\n\nWhether you’ve been part of the programme already or are simply looking to begin or enhance your own cybersecurity journey\, you’ll leave equipped with insights\, inspiration and support to take your next steps with confidence. \nReserve your place today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00: Arrivals\, refreshments and networking \n10:00 – 10:10: Welcome & introductions | Daniel Hewlett\, Corporate Partnership Manager\, University of Essex \n10:10 – 10:20: From Insight to Impact: How Cyber Innovate to Elevate is enhancing cybersecurity in our region | Simon Papworth\, Strategy & Policy Manager\, Freeport East & Daniel Hewlett\, University of Essex \n10:20 – 10:30: DSIT – Supporting UK cyber growth and innovation | Jessica Harper\, Department of Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) \n10:30 – 10:40: Case study (to be announced soon) \n10:40 – 10:50: Introducing iTeams: How to innovate with the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow\, today | Andy Mew\, Head of Essex Startups\, University of Essex \n10:50 – 11:20: BREAK | Networking and iTeams project showcase \n11:20 – 11:35: Building cybersecurity resilience: Essential steps for SMEs | Marta Fernandez de Arroyabe\, Deputy Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) & Reader at Essex Business School\, University of Essex \n11:35 – 11:55: Panel Discussion & Q&A: Lessons in building cybersecurity resilience in SMEs | Chaired by Holly Leonard\, Head of Business Engagement\, University of Essex\, joined by representatives from Curtis Machine Tools\, Bows and Arrows and Portable Space – companies who participated in the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme. \n11:55 – 12:05: Supporting your future cybersecurity plans: \n\nOpportunities from Freeport East | Simon Papworth\nOpportunities from the University of Essex | Daniel Hewlett\n\n12:05 – 12:10: Closing remarks \n12:10 – 13:30: Lunch and networking \n\n\n\n\nThe Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme has been funded by Innovate UK’s Cyber Local 2025-26 initiative.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strengthening-cybersecurity-across-essex-suffolk/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe House Hotel\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3FA
CATEGORIES:Cyber security
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Grant Funding - Innovate & Elevate Rochford
DESCRIPTION:Looking to fund your business idea or take your early-stage venture to the next level? Join us for our Unlocking Grant Funding Workshop\, a practical and informative session designed to help businesses access grant funding with confidence. \nThis workshop will guide you through where and how to find relevant grant opportunities\, what funders are really looking for\, and how to create a strong\, compelling grant application. You’ll gain practical insights into eligibility requirements\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and how to clearly communicate your business vision and impact. \nWhether you’re just starting out or looking for funding to grow\, this workshop will give you the knowledge and tools you need to unlock new funding opportunities. \n  \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Thursday 19th March 2026 \nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm \nLocation: The Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, SS6 9QS \n  \nEligibility: \n\n\nLiving/business based in Rochford District\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nThe Innovate and Elevate Rochford District Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n  \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government’s five national missions\, including economic growth\, making the UK a clean energy superpower\, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. UKSPF supports local projects focused on communities and place\, supporting local businesses\, and people and skills. For more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus \nThis popular programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/unlocking-grant-funding-innovate-elevate-rochford/
LOCATION:Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, Essex\, SS69QS
CATEGORIES:Grant Funding
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