Start-up

About our events

Want to launch a new business? We’re here to help you get started. Our free start-up workshops, events and one-to-ones help you to understand all the essentials of setting up. Discover more on our webpage.

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    Free

    Start using social media for my small business

    Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help your business?

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    BIPC Liverpool – Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Business Rooted in Community

    Join us at Toxteth Library for a streamed panel event to celebrate Black History Month and entrepreneurship.

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    Green Libraries Week
    Free

    Green Business is Good Business

    A workshop in celebration of Green Libraries Week, focused on how businesses can communicate their environmental and ethical credentials in a way that is both compelling and credible.

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    Green Libraries Week
    Free

    Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit

    A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.

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    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!

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    National Network: Start-up Day 2026

    Join us in your local Business & IP Centre for Start-up Day 2026.

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    Start-up Day 2026

    Turn your idea into a business – in one action-packed day.

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