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
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.
Inventors' Club - Daytime Edition
Great ideas can change the world!
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Pitch Confidence for SME founders
A hands-on, interactive session teaching confidence and frameworks for pitching success.
Legal Storyteller Live!
Gain practical insights from business owners’ experiences tackling legal issues.
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 your business?
From Idea to Market: The Design Compass
18 questions to help you develop a successful, sustainable, and responsible product or hardware idea.
Design Compass Deep Dive: Build Your Product Roadmap
A hands-on masterclass to pressure-test your product idea and map your route to market.
What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
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.
Get Published
Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.
How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas
Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.
How to keep on top of your business finances
Maximise business potential with financial clarity! Gain vital skills in managing your business numbers confidently.
How to master the art of grant fundraising
Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.
How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.
How to build a winning website
Build a standout website. Learn WordPress basics and design strategies for start-ups and small businesses.