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
Start-up Day 2025
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week we’ve created an action-packed day of inspiring talks and practical sessions.
How to raise capital for business growth
Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
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.
How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.
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: Building a Business as a Disabled Entrepreneur
Disabled entrepreneurs share how starting a business offers freedom, autonomy and success on their own terms.
What is Social Enterprise
During this webinar we will highlight all the implications and opportunities of becoming a Social Enterprise.
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!
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.
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!Is It Time to Hire?
Spotting the signs and taking the right steps.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
How to master social media for your business
Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.
Routes To Market
This workshop is for clothing, accessory, homewares and jewellery brands that need to identify where they should be pitching their products.
How to hone your digital marketing skills
Master digital marketing for small businesses. Gain clarity and boost your online presence effectively.
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
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?Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
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.