• Southchurch Business Expo 2025

    600 Southchurch Road 600 Southchurch Road, Southend On Sea, Essex

    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. It will provide a marketplace of business support giving advice to new and established businesses. It will offer advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders about setting up ... Read more

    Free
  • Green Growth Programme

    Online

    A Free 6-Week Programme for Small Businesses - Unlock the financial power of sustainability! Run by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT Sustainability 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. Each ... Read more

    Free
  • Southend Local Business Pledges

    Park Inn by Radisson Palace Park Inn, Church Road, Southend-on-Sea

    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. Throughout the day, you will hear powerful stories that highlight the journeys of care-experienced young people and the positive impact that collaborative support ... Read more

    Free
  • Preparing for Your Public Sector Tender Journey – Southend Business Customers Only

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    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. What You’ll Learn How to access public sector opportunities ... Read more

    Free
  • An introduction to Start Up Loans

    Online

    With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs. Since being launched in 2016, over 122,000 businesses have benefited from a government-backed Start Up Loan. Join colleagues from ... Read more

    Free
  • HR Prime FREE training session – Absence Management (Including Mental Health)

    Online

    HR Prime FREE training session - Absence Management (Including Mental Health) Welcome to our Zoom training session focusing on absence management, with a special emphasis on Mental Health. Join us for an informative and interactive session where you'll learn valuable insights and best practices in managing employee absences effectively, especially in relation to mental health ... Read more

    Free
  • Understanding different types of business finance

    Webinar

    With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs. Join the British Business Bank for a free webinar that explores the different types of finance available to smaller ... Read more

    Free
  • Lunch and Learn: Building a loved local brand

    Webinar

    In this webinar, Teresa Ferreira, creative director and founder of Ferrgood Studio, shares some practical ways to cultivate a positive and beloved brand presence in your immediate local community. Learn how to foster customer loyalty, increase footfall and drive sustainable growth. Topics covered in this session How to identify the key elements that contribute to a ... Read more

    Free
  • Future focus: Ideas, funding and the market

    Online

    Join the British Business Bank for an interactive virtual roundtable discussion on funding strategies, growth hacks, market trends, and key resources to fuel your smaller business. Gain valuable insights into how business finance really works and discover tools and support systems that could help accelerate the growth of your business. Have a burning question? Ask ... Read more

    Free
  • How to create a compelling business plan in numbers Event details

    Webinar

    Join our webinar designed to help you write a successful business plan in numbers. Learn what makes a business plan compelling to investors and lenders and gain practical tips on how to present your vision and strategy effectively in numbers. Aimed at start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs, this session will equip you with the tools and ... Read more

    Free