About our events
We’re here to help you start and grow your business. We offer a busy programme of free events, workshops and one-to-ones with our team of specialists, as well as access to the largest collection of business and intellectual property (IP) information in the UK, including market research, funding and company information.
Discover more about our resources and services via our webpage.
What's on
How to harness marketplace opportunities
Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.
How to start a charity
Interested in starting a charity? Join this one-stop workshop to find out how.
How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
How to start a Community Interest Company
Join this practical workshop to find out what a CIC is, how it works and whether it is right for your business.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Against the Odds
Join us to celebrate National Women's Enterprise Week as we spotlight remarkable women who have built businesses against the odds.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.
Securing Your Payments
Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Start using the British Library for my Business
Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
How to make your first hire
This workshop will provide practical tips so you can hire your first team member with confidence and without costly mistakes.
Inventors' Club - Daytime Edition
Great ideas can change the world!
Pitch Confidence for SME founders
A hands-on, interactive session teaching confidence and frameworks for pitching success.
Introduction to copyright for business
Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!
Start using social media for my small business
Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
From Idea to Market: The Design Compass
18 questions to help you develop a successful, sustainable, and responsible product or hardware idea.
Design Compass Masterclass: Build Your Product Roadmap
A hands-on masterclass to pressure-test your product idea and map your route to market.
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Start-up Stars: Finding your strength
Join us for an evening of inspiration and networking as our successful businesses discuss their path to finding their strengths.