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SUMMARY:In Person: Grow with Digital – Scaling & Future-Proofing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Adopt\, Adapt\, Grow Through Digital collection\n\nLaunchpad SouthendRochford\, England\nThursday\, November 19  •  10 AM – 12 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how AI can streamline your business\, boost efficiency and help you work smarter for future growth. \n\n\n\n\nGrowing a successful business isn’t just about working harder – it’s about building the right systems\, developing strong leadership and using technology strategically to create sustainable growth. \nIf you’ve already started embracing digital tools\, AI or automation\, what’s next? How can you use these technologies to scale your business\, empower your team and unlock new opportunities without losing the personal touch that makes your business unique? \nWe’re delighted to welcome David Bell\, Founder of Simboc\, as our guest speaker. David has successfully built and grown multiple businesses and is an experienced expert in using technology\, AI\, automation and systemisation to help businesses scale effectively. During the session\, David will share practical strategies for growing through technology while ensuring the human element of your business (your relationships\, customer experience and company values) remains at the heart of everything you do. \nWe are delighted to be delivering this workshop in partnership with Launchpad\, ARU Arise Innovation Hubs\, Oxford Innovation\, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, Made Smarter and Connected Innovation. \nWith representatives from all of our partners in the room\, this is more than just a workshop. It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that can support your next stage of growth\, access specialist expertise\, explore innovation opportunities and build valuable relationships with fellow Essex business owners. \nIf you’re looking to move beyond simply adopting digital tools and start using them strategically to grow your business\, this is an event not to be missed. \nPlease note: This is a three-part series\, but you’re welcome to attend just one\, two or all three sessions. Simply choose the workshop(s) that best suit your business and where you are on your growth journey. \nDuring the workshop we’ll explore:\n✅ How AI\, automation and digital technology can support sustainable business growth\n✅ Practical ways to systemise your business without losing the human touch\n✅ Building systems and processes that enable your business to scale\n✅ Developing leadership skills to confidently lead a growing business\n✅ Using technology to improve customer experience\, productivity and business performance\n✅ Real-world examples of businesses successfully growing through digital transformation \nWho is this workshop for?\nThis session is perfect for business owners and leaders who are: \n\nLooking to scale and grow their business\nAlready using\, or beginning to use\, AI and digital tools\nWanting to improve leadership and business performance\nLooking to create systems that support sustainable growth\nInterested in innovation and future-proofing their business\n\nWhat to expect\n✔ An inspiring and practical presentation from David Bell\n✔ Live Q&A with Ambitious Essex\, Launchpad Southend\, ARU Arise\, Connected Innovation\, Oxford Innovation and the FSB\n✔ Informal networking with other Essex business owners\n✔ Practical ideas and strategies you can implement immediately \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership\, make better use of AI or build systems that allow your business to grow sustainably\, this workshop will provide practical guidance\, expert insight and valuable connections to help you take your next step with confidence. \nPlease note: This course is funded specifically for Essex-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Essex\, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/in-person-grow-with-digital-scaling-future-proofing-your-business/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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