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.

What's on

  1. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Free
    An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea
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  2. A group of adults seated around a desk looking attentively at sheets of paper in front of them

    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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  3. A group of adults say around a table. They are talking animatedly with each other. There are pens and papers on the table.

    Inventors' Club

    Free
    Great ideas can change the world!
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  4. 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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  5. five headshots of speakers for the event, one man and four women, all smiling

    Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Meet the Foodies

    Join us for a delicious conversation with inspiring food entrepreneurs during this Food Season.
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