Business & IP Centre

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.

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    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Free

    An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

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    Start using the British Library for my Business

    Free

    Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.

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    How to harness marketplace opportunities

    Free

    Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.

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    How to harness marketplace opportunities

    Free

    Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.

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    How do I research my market?

    Free
    A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
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    How Cobra can help your business journey

    Free

    When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

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    Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community

    Free

    During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

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    Start Up Stars: Building Business Confidence

    Free
    Join us for an evening of inspiration and networking as our successful businesses discuss how they developed their confidence.
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    What is a trade mark and how to search for one

    Free
    Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
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  10. A row of people lined up against a yellow background. Each person is using a device, they look busy and happy. Above the work Brand is on the wall.

    How to tell your brand story & sell more

    Story Cube – the framework to help ambitious entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.
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    Fashion Founder Friday

    Free
    These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
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    Start using social media for my small business

    Free
    Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
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  13. An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching

    Free

    This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

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    Introduction to registered designs

    Free

    Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.

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