• Southend Business Partnership Briefing 9 October 2025

    Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

    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

    Free
  • Financing greener assets to unlock better business performance

    Online

    Join the British Business Bank for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of business finance for green assets, including practical examples of financial products and the businesses using them. Beneath the geopolitical noise, investment in lower carbon assets and business models could offer long-term commercial opportunities. Yet newer, greener assets can feel unfamiliar ... Read more

    Free
  • AI Accelerator: Introduction to AI and Digital Tools

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Join us for a full-day, hands-on Digital Tools and AI Workshop designed to help professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and confidently integrate AI into their daily operations. In the morning session, we’ll explore the fundamentals of digital tools, including communication, project management, automation, and data analysis platforms. Through interactive activities like tool mapping, gap analysis, and real-world scenario ... Read more

    Free
  • Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo

    Belfair Methodist Church Hall Eastwood Road North, Leigh On Sea, Essex

    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.

    Free
  • Selling to Public Sector: A practical introduction to tendering

    Zoom

    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

    Free
  • Breaking Barriers: Your goals and overcoming Road Blocks

    Zoom

    Welcome to the Small Business Saturday Webinar Programme! Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free ... Read more

    Free
  • Stop the Scroll, Regain Control (how to manage screen time)

    Zoom

    Welcome to the Small Business Saturday Webinar Programme! Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free ... Read more

    Free
  • Visibility Without Virality: The Smarter Ways to Attract, and Convert, Clients Online

    Zoom

    Welcome to the Small Business Saturday Webinar Programme! Join us as we gear up for Small Business Saturday on 6th December with our series of free, virtual webinars designed to help small businesses grow. Each webinar is hosted by successful small business owners and recorded for later viewing. Attend 10 sessions, and receive a free ... Read more

    Free
  • HR Prime FREE training session-Christmas Parties/ Vicarious Liability (Including Managing Addiction)

    Online

    Welcome to HR Prime's FREE training session on Christmas Parties and Vicarious Liability (Including Managing Addiction)! Join us online for an informative and interactive session where we will discuss the legal implications and best practices for managing holiday parties in the workplace. Learn how to navigate vicarious liability issues and effectively handle addiction concerns within your organization. Please register to secure your ... Read more

    Free
  • Southend Sales Accelerator Course

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    This is an unmissable, fully funded (by South Essex College) which give local businesses to transform the way they perceive and do sales! A four week (one half day per week) programme, 4 hours per session delivered from The LaunchPad in Southend. This course trains you through a 360 Sales process, starting with Grabbing Attention ... Read more

    Free