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We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.

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  • Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

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

    Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more

    Free

  • Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business

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

    Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more

    Free

  • Marketing Tools, Tactics, and Transformation: Empowering you to Scale!

    Online

    This talk will empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with actionable insights into leveraging modern marketing technologies and tactics. Attendees will learn how to optimise their marketing efforts using SEO, PPC, CRMs, AI technologies, and lead generation strategies to improve efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth. Topics covered include: Why technology is critical ... Read more

    Free

  • AI for beginners: Build a smarter business

    Webinar

    Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI? Whether you’re curious about where to start or wondering if free tools are enough, this session will provide practical insights to help you integrate AI into your daily operations. Discover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows, streamline processes and unlock new ... Read more

    Free

  • Introduction to public sector tendering with BIZphit

    Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

    Preparing tenders can help you to win big contracts but it can be time-consuming, cost money and tie up valuable resources. Understanding the best way to find opportunities can often appear daunting, we can demystify the process and help you find your way to a suitable tender for your business. The workshop will cover the ... Read more

    Free

  • The Doctor Can See You Now – Get IP ready for your funding applications!

    Online

    Get IP ready for your funding applications! We can help to identify your valuable IP and provide advice on how to manage it effectively. Dr Craig's online IP Health Check. Book your free 1:1 consultation on 26th February. Email to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com

    Free

  • Lunch and Learn: How to own the smartphone with social and email marketing

    Webinar

    We’re living in a smartphone world and your marketing efforts need to keep pace. You have an amazing opportunity to reach customers regularly on a device they carry with them at all times. In this webinar, Stephanie Alfonso of Constant Contact explains how to use your smartphone to boost your social and email marketing. It's all about ... Read more

    Free

  • Beyond the Basics: Scaling SME Marketing with Advanced Tactics and AI

    Online

    This follow-up session dives deeper into advanced marketing strategies, focusing on how SMBs can leverage AI and data-driven tools to refine their tactics, improve efficiency, and scale operations. It will provide attendees with actionable insights into optimising campaign performance, creating hyper-personalised customer experiences, and staying ahead of emerging trends in marketing technology. Topics covered include: ... Read more

    Free

  • The Doctor Can See You Now – Lab To Launch

    Online

    Lab to Launch Dr Samantha can help you manage your valuable IP - from innovative lab ideas to successful market launch. Dr Samantha's online IP Bioscience Clinic. Book your free 1:1 consultation on 5th March. Email to book an appointment: anne.douglas@lawrie-ip.com

    Free

  • EEAT your way to the top of Google – An SEO strategy that works!

    Online

    This dynamic session is designed to help SMBs unlock the power of EEAT—Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—one of Google’s key ranking factors. Learn how adopting EEAT principles can transform your SEO strategy, boost your search rankings, and drive meaningful traffic to your website. Topics covered include: What is EEAT, and why is it critical for ... Read more

    Free

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