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SUMMARY:AI For Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the AI For Small Business programme\, supported by BT Group\, to help small business owners unlock the power of AI and make their lives easier while streamlining operations. Whether it’s enhancing communication\, automating tasks\, or supercharging marketing efforts\, the academy has everything you need! \nJoin the programme to help you sharpen your digital skills to stay ahead of the curve. \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 15th September 10am\nModule 2 – 22nd September 10am\nModule 3 – 29th September 10am\nModule 4 – 6th October 10am\nModule 5 – 13th October 10am\nModule 6 – 20th October 10am\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-for-small-business/
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SUMMARY:AI For Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Britain is thrilled to bring back the AI For Small Business programme\, supported by BT Group\, to help small business owners use AI and make their lives easier. Whether it’s improving communication\, automating tasks\, or supercharging marketing efforts\, this programme has everything you need! \n\nJoin the programme to help you sharpen your digital skills to stay ahead of the curve. \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 15th September 10am\nModule 2 – 22nd September 10am\nModule 3 – 29th September 10am\nModule 4 – 6th October 10am\nModule 5 – 13th October 10am\nModule 6 – 20th October 10am\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-for-small-business-2/
LOCATION:online workshop
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Green Growth Programme
DESCRIPTION:A Free 6-Week Programme for Small Businesses – Unlock the financial power of sustainability!\nRun by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT \nSustainability 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. \nEach week\, you’ll learn from expert trainers and sustainability leaders\, explore practical actions you can take right away\, and hear real stories from fellow small businesses who are turning sustainability into growth. \nWhether you’re just starting or looking to build on existing efforts\, this programme will give you the tools and insights to succeed. \nProgramme Overview \n18 September 11am: The Business Case for Sustainability\nExplore why sustainability is a smart business strategy. Learn how small changes can lead to big savings and increased resilience\, with insights from the landmark Willow Review. \n25 September 11am: Quick Wins – The 5-Point Plan for Sustainability\nDiscover low-cost\, high-impact actions you can implement straight away using our proven 5-point plan tailored for SMEs. \n2 October 11am: AI and Sustainability  \nUnpack how AI and digital tools can support sustainability and efficiency in your business\, and learn about greener ways to use it. \n9 October 11am: Marketing Green – Attract More Customers\nLearn how to authentically communicate your sustainability story and tap into growing customer demand for ethical\, eco-conscious brands. \n16 October 11am: Money Talks – Finance and Funding for Sustainability\nFind out what grants\, loans\, and green finance options are available\, and how to successfully pitch for them. \n23 October 11am: Sustain the Gains – Planning for Long-Term Impact\nMake a long-term plan for sustainable growth. Discover how to measure your impact and stay connected with the right tools and communities. \nEach session includes expert-led training\, practical takeaways\, and a spotlight on a small business already making sustainability work for them. \nAll sessions will be recorded and will be available on a private page on the Small Business Britain website.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/green-growth-programme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Social Media Advanced: Paid Ads
DESCRIPTION:Description\nStart running Paid Ads on social media\, and reach more customers than ever before! \nWant to level up your social media channels and skills\, and learn how to run smart and effective paid social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram? \n  \nJoin the course from Let’s Do Marketing and follow the whole process with an expert social media coach\, where you’ll learn how to dive deeper into and create a more targeted marketing strategy\, and how to plan and set up sophisticated Paid Ad campaigns from Facebook Ads Manager. \nEvent details:\nTime: 10am – 1pm \nLocation: Online (ZOOM) \nCost: £35pp \nDuring this course\, we’ll cover:\n\n\nDeveloping your customer personas online – investigating habits\, social media usage\, trends and more\n\n\n\n\nWays you can use data better – from installing a Facebook Pixel to using your Mailing Lists to create targeted audiences for your Paid Ads\n\n\n\n\nLearning about Meta Business Suite – useful tools included\, as well as how to navigate the platform\n\n\n\n\nDifferent formats and types of ads\n\n\n\n\nCreating graphic design content for Paid Ads using Canva\n\n\n\n\nWalkthrough of creating a Paid Ad Campaign on Facebook Ads Manager – from creating your campaign and narrowing down your audience\, to creating Ad copy and Call to Actions.\n\n\n\n\nMeasuring the results of your Paid Ad campaigns\n\n\n  \nAs well as a dedicated Q&A session\, where you can ask a social media expert any questions you have about running and creating your own paid advertisements on social media.  \n  \n\nMeet the Host:\nKerry Madge | Marketing Executive\, Let’s Do Marketing \n\n  \nKerry Madge is a dynamic Marketing Executive at Let’s Do Marketing\, bringing nearly six years of diverse experience collaborating with businesses of all sizes. Holding a BA in Marketing Management\, Kerry excels in social media advertising\, graphic design\, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting creative solutions and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that empower small businesses to visualise and achieve their overarching goals.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/social-media-advanced-paid-ads/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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SUMMARY:Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, supportive and productive monthly virtual networking meeting for entrepreneurs with any form of disability or health issues. \nThis is a regular opportunity to bring together business owners with any form of physical or mental health issues to network together\, advise each other and build up contacts across the whole of the UK. \nThe monthly online networking session will feature a short 10 minute talk by a speaker with a health issue – or someone who is an advocate for those with a disability – before we go into breakout rooms so attendees can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment. \nSpeaker \n \nThis September\, our guest speaker is Chris Naylor from Bnode who will be sharing how organisations can build digital spaces that are open\, fair\, and accessible to everyone. \nWhat barriers do disabled people (including those who are neurodivergent) face when using websites\, completing online forms\, or joining virtual events? These barriers are not minor\, they can block people from accessing your services and opportunities. \nChris is an expert in digital accessibility. Through Bnode\, he has developed tools and strategies that put inclusion at the centre of digital design. His mission is clear: “Digital Done Right”\, a commitment to ethical\, sustainable\, and accessible digital practices. \nAttendees will gain: \n\nInsight into common accessibility barriers and how they impact users.\nQuick wins you can apply straight away\, from better labels to accessible colour choices.\nThe benefits to your business for being more inclusive.\nResources and approaches to embed accessibility in your digital work long-term.\n\nYou’ll leave with a heightened awareness of digital inclusion\, the knowledge and confidence to spot barriers\, and how and why to start embedding accessibility into your organisation’s online presence. This is about more than compliance\, it is about fairness\, usability\, and building digital spaces that welcome everyone. \nThese virtual networking meetings are part of the FSB’s ongoing Business Without Barriers campaign which aims to encourage inclusive\, supportive workplaces and offer advice for the country’s army of disabled entrepreneurs. \nThis free #FSBConnectOnline networking is open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend\, so please feel free to share with your networks. \nPlease note that subtitles will automatically be enabled for this virtual networking event. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nOur events and activities\, including those focused on a specific issue or equality characteristic\, are open to all. We encourage shared learning\, wider conversations\, and a collective responsibility to inclusivity through allyship\, where marginalised groups are supported by others. \nImportant Notice: \nPlease be advised that bookings will close 70 minutes prior to the event start time to allow sufficient time for customer service support. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/disabled-entrepreneurs-networking-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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