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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.
Connect with local business leaders and professionals at our December Virtual Networking Session! As we close out 2025, this engaging online event offers the perfect space to build new relationships, exchange insights, and discuss New Year goals. This is your chance to wrap up the year with meaningful connections and fresh ideas for 2026. During ... Read more
Welcome to our national health, wellbeing, and personal development event for small businesses, happening on the third Wednesday of the month. When you’re busy running your own small business, it’s important to take the time to look after your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Join us for insightful presentations from wellbeing experts who will share ... Read more
Description 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 ... Read more
Do you understand how to tackle the risks of Social Media? Social media can be a powerful tool – but it also comes with risks. Every business of every size is vulnerable to online abuse, misinformation and reputational damage. The more platforms you use, the greater the potential for things to go wrong. This practical and ... Read more
Master the Skills to Thrive Online with this Digital Marketing Workshop, presented by Heavyweight Digital. Step into the fast-paced world of digital marketing with this practical and insightful Digital Marketing Workshop online or in person in Braintree with our amazing Speaker Heavyweight Digital Ltd. Whether you're launching a startup, growing a brand, or exploring a career in ... Read more
Master the Skills to Thrive Online with this Digital Marketing Workshop, presented by Heavyweight Digital. Step into the fast-paced world of digital marketing with this practical and insightful Digital Marketing Workshop online or in person in Braintree with our amazing Speaker Heavyweight Digital Ltd. This workshop will provide an overview of four key digital marketing services that ... Read more
Description Use LinkedIn to expand your professional network, attract new clients, and create real business opportunities – all without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Finding it hard to make LinkedIn work for your business? Many small business owners set up a profile but post irregularly or struggle to engage the right audience, ... 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 ... Read more
When you’re running a small business, the ability to listen, truly listen, can make the difference between clarity and confusion, alignment and tension, progress and burnout. Yet unspoken assumptions, mental clutter, and rushed conversations often get in the way, draining your energy and undermining performance. This month, we’re stripping listening back to its essentials. Beyond ... Read more
The UK continues to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs), creating new opportunities for businesses that know how to take advantage of them. In this Lunch and Learn, John Austin-Sheridan from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will explain what the UK's FTAs mean in practice for growing businesses, and how you ... Read more
