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.
What's on
Start-up, Start Here
Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.
Start-up, Start Here in your local library
Starting a business? Start in your local library.
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!
Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
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.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Start-up Stars: Lessons from building my business
Join us for an evening of inspiration and networking as our successful businesses discuss the lessons they learned building their business.
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?