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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.
Part of the Adopt, Adapt, Grow Through Digital collection Online event Tuesday, October 13 • 10 AM - 12 PM GMT+1 Overview Discover how AI can streamline your business, boost efficiency and help you work smarter for future growth. Running a growing business often means juggling multiple priorities, managing competing demands and looking for ways to work ... Read more
Learn how email marketing can help your business grow. Ever feel like your emails just aren’t getting noticed? You’re not alone! Many small business owners send out emails but aren’t sure how to make them really work. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of email marketing — how to write messages people actually want ... Read more
Online event Thursday, November 19 • 10 AM - 12 PM GMT Overview Discover how AI can streamline your business, boost efficiency and help you work smarter for future growth. Growing 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 ... Read more
Need to create a marketing strategy document but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down all the elements of a marketing strategy, to help you create a consistent and cohesive plan that helps you attract the right customers, communicate clearly, and grow your business with purpose. Struggling to make your marketing actually work ... Read more
Modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK are increasing, with over 24,000 potential victims reported to the Home Office in 2025. This issue affects a wide range of sectors and industries. You may feel your organisation is protected, but can you be completely confident in your supply chain? Join our upcoming webinar with Bob ... Read more
Meet your customers where they are – and make social media work for your business growth! This Introduction to Social Media Marketing course takes you back to basics – understanding and finding your audience online, and giving you the foundational skills to build a strong online presence that helps your business grow. This workshop focuses ... Read more
Join us for an insightful and engaging webinar hosted by our Head of Policy, Iain McNab, exploring the key industrial sectors that play a vital role in driving the growth and future success of the Essex economy. During the session, Iain will examine the opportunities and challenges facing these important sectors, and discuss how ... Read more
Learn how to design eye-catching graphics that elevate your brand and engage your audience without needing a design degree or expensive software, with this beginners guide to using Canva! Struggling to create professional-looking visuals for your business? Many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by design tools or rely on costly designers for every project. ... Read more
Get your business found online by the people who need you most. Tired of feeling like your website is invisible? You’re not alone. Many small business owners put time and effort into building their website but still struggle to show up in search results. This workshop will help you fix that. You’ll learn simple, practical ... Read more
The impact you generate deserves to be shared. This session looks at how to do this with different audiences and use your impact to build your organisation for the future. This session is less suitable for those with strong marketing backgrounds. By the end of this session, we hope you will: Be able to change ... Read more
