• Business Start-Up Course

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    Free 2-day course! Turn your idea into reality with tools, knowledge & confidence. Perfect for aspiring & early-stage entrepreneurs. Got a business idea you’re ready to explore, or a new business you want to grow with more confidence? 🚀 This free 2-day online course from Ambitious Essex is designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage ... Read more

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  • Ready for Biz – Online

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    The popular Ready for Biz start-up programme returns via Zoom in July 2026! Are you thinking about setting up a new business? Ready for Biz, Start-Up programme, is returning to support aspiring entrepreneurs. Why not turn your idea/hobby into a reality? Workshop dates/times: The programme consists of 3 x 3-hour sessions, each from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ... Read more

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  • How email can actually help you grow your business

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    What separates an email that people open, read and click from one that they just delete? Constant Contact is here to help you find the answer! In this session, we will break down the building blocks of high-performing emails and share a five-step framework for successful email marketing. Topics covered in this session Essential tactics small ... Read more

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  • FSB Webinar: Stronger Teams: Practical ways to support employee mental health

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    Join workplace wellbeing experts for a practical session on creating psychologically safe, supportive teams. Learn how employers and small business leaders can confidently support mental health, reduce stigma and build cultures where people feel seen, valued and able to thrive. Creating a mentally healthy workplace starts with leaders who feel confident supporting their people. In ... Read more

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  • How to avoid email jail: Why deliverability is everything

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    Writing a brilliant email is pointless if it never reaches the inbox. In this session, we tackle deliverability head-on. The do's and don'ts, the common reasons emails get blocked, and the quick wins that can instantly improve your delivery rate. Plus: why subject lines, send times, sender details and pre-headers matter more than you think. ... Read more

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  • How to use AI without sounding like a machine

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    This session is all about working smarter, without losing your voice. Learn how to create high-quality content, spot and fix overused phrases and prompt like a pro. Plus, discover how automations can do the heavy lifting in the background, freeing you up over the busy summer months. Topics covered in this session How to get ... Read more

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  • Smarter ways to grow your contact list

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    In this session, you'll discover practical and creative ways to grow your audience, from sign-up forms and QR codes to social media, events, and incentive offers. Discover how to capture valuable insights, such as your subscribers' interests and preferences, so you can deliver more relevant communications, nurture your audience over time and ultimately grow your ... Read more

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  • Marketing that matters: Learn from the experts

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    Do you want to know why email marketing remains a crucial part of marketing and business growth? Bring your questions and join our exciting panel of marketing professionals. Join Berit Block, Senior Director of International Marketing at Constant Contact, as she hosts a live Q&A with Lorna Bladen, Small Business Community Manager at Canva and Edward Stephens, Marketing ... Read more

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  • Income Diversification Training

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    Having your income eggs all in one basket can be risky and stressful. In this session we look at what funding options may be available to you and how to choose the avenues for diversifying your income which are most likely to succeed. By the end of this session, we hope you will: Gain an ... Read more

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  • The Fundamentals of Innovation Funding

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    Learn from expert Innovation Mentors on how to approach Innovation Funding to accelerate innovation in your business. Are you developing a new product, service or technology and wonder how innovation funding could help accelerate your growth? If so, join this webinar hosted by the Innovation Grant Mentoring Team to learn more on how to propser your business ... Read more

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