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SUMMARY:First Steps to Start-up Success
DESCRIPTION:Looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea? Are you living in or have a business within Essex county? With no prior business knowledge required\, take part in an online comprehensive training course taking place over two days\, 2pm-5pm. \nThe workshop\, split into two bite-sized sessions\, will take you step-by-step through the process of creating and structuring your business through its formative stages. Focusing on how to prepare you and your finances\, and exploring your business idea in depth. You will look at how to market your business and put a plan of action in place. The courses intention is to help you develop the framework that will support you throughout your business journey. \nWhat’s covered? \n\nGetting yourself ‘business ready’\nMaking your marketing work\nBusiness banking\nManaging your business money\nPreparing for business planning\nYour next action steps\n\nWhen is it? \n\nWednesday 6th September – 14:00 – 17:00\nThursday 7th September – 14:00 – 17:00\n\nPlease be aware that attendance on both days is required. \nWho are Colbea? Colbea is a not-for-profit enterprise and business support agency. A known catalyst for business success across Essex\, who provide advice and training for start-up and established businesses. Their connections and resources are the building blocks for thousands of businesses. Will you be their next success story? \nIf you would like any further information or have any questions\, please contact us on 01206 548833 or email enquiries@colbea.co.uk
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/first-steps-to-start-up-success/
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SUMMARY:Workshop & Networking Event on Digitalisation and Cyber Security in SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Are you a SME practitioner looking to embrace Digitalisation and Cybersecurity? Join the University of Essex at the Southend Campus for a ‘Digitalisation and Cyber Security in SMEs: Best Practices for Managers’ workshopping and networking event. \nIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape\, safeguarding your business against cyber incidents is paramount now more than ever. The workshop will provide you with the necessary understanding and basic tools to navigate this critical aspect effectively. Overall giving SME’s digitalisation and cybersecurity awareness and knowledge. \nDelivered by leading digitalisation and cyber security experts\, the event touches upon key areas of cyber security. In addition to encouraging discussion amongst yourself and like-minded individuals. The aim of this being to help you understand the specific threats to your organisation\, thus enabling you to build a cyber resilient SME! With the aid of professionals\, you will discover the fundamental principles of cybersecurity. Informing you how to implement them in a way that protects your SME from cyber attacks. After this you will gain an introduction into the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre or ECRC. Building an understanding of how they can help you become more secure in your online space. The event will also accommodate a Q&A and Networking session\, with the intention of you getting your specific concerns addressed by the expert panel. \nThis workshop is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Programme. \nSME’s digitalisation and cybersecurity is crucial! If you are interested in not only finding out what is incorporated in such topics\, but also keen to learn how to apply them\, then this event is for you. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/digitalisation-cybersecurity-business-event/
LOCATION:The Forum\, The Forum\, Elmer Avenue\, Southend-on-Sea\, Select a State or Province:\, SS1 1NS\, United Kingdom
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