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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.
Come join us for a series of 4 workshops, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek The Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. The course is delivered across 4, half-day sessions, held ... Read more
Part of the Be Better - Launchpad (Digital Marketing) 2025 collection Unleash the power of social media advertising to propel your brand to new heights! This session, "Social Media Supremacy: Paid Campaigns on LinkedIn and Meta," equips you with the knowledge and tools to craft winning campaigns that resonate with your target audience on the two leading ... Read more
A guide to Government contracts - Series of 4 workshops Rochford District Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Launchpad Southend are pleased to provide local businesses with a series of FREE new workshops designed to help your business navigate the world of Government contracts! Join us at Launchpad for four interactive sessions where you will learn everything you ... Read more
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
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
Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before ... Read more
Great leadership isn’t just about position — it’s about impact. This intensive Leadership, Management & Communication Workshop is designed to help you: ✔ Communicate more effectively across teams ✔ Lead with confidence, clarity and purpose ✔ Manage people and priorities with real impact 📍 In-person at Launchpad Southend(with lunch & refreshments) 🗓️ 15 Oct (full ... Read more
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
Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before ... Read more
This workshop helps micro and small businesses understand how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively in their tendering process Overview AI is transforming how businesses approach public sector bidding. This two-hour workshop helps micro and small businesses understand how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively in their tendering process. What You’ll Learn UK ... Read more
