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

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

How to apply sustainable strategies to your business
Thursday 23 April 10.00 Sustainability is vital for businesses, particularly start-ups and small enterprises aiming for long-term success.

Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Money Management for Business Owners
Monday 27 April 10.00 Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 14 April 10.00 –Tuesday 2 June 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

How to master the art of grant fundraising
Tuesday 28 April 11.00 Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.

How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas
Wednesday 29 April 10.30 Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.

Start using social media for my small business
Thursday 30 April 12.00 Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
How to build a winning website
Thursday 30 April 14.00 Build a standout website. Learn WordPress basics and design strategies for start-ups and small businesses.

How to raise capital for business growth
Tuesday 5 May 13.00 Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.

How Cobra can help your business journey
Friday 13 March 11.30 –Wednesday 6 May 13.00 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
Wednesday 6 May 14.30 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Thursday 7 May 10.00 Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Thursday 7 May 10.30 Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

How do I research my market?
Thursday 7 May 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Networking for Success – Express
Thursday 7 May 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Monday 11 May 12.00 This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

How to master social media for your business
Tuesday 12 May 15.00 Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.

How to hone your digital marketing skills
Thursday 14 May 10.00 Master digital marketing for small businesses. Gain clarity and boost your online presence effectively.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Thursday 14 May 11.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Friday 17 April 10.00 –Friday 6 November 10.00 Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

How to create captivating videos for lead-generation
Monday 18 May 10.00 Transform your smartphone into a lead-generation powerhouse with easy, cost-effective video marketing strategies.

Introduction to copyright for business
Monday 18 May 13.00 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 build a brand story for your business
Tuesday 19 May 14.00 A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.