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.
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?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.
Money Management for Business Owners
Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.
How to harness marketplace opportunities
Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.
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.Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!
Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.
Networking for Success – Express
Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.
How to start a charity
Interested in starting a charity? Join this one-stop workshop to find out how.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
How to start a Community Interest Company
Join this practical workshop to find out what a CIC is, how it works and whether it is right for your business.
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.
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.
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.
How to make your first hire
This workshop will provide practical tips so you can hire your first team member with confidence and without costly mistakes.
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!
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.
One-to-One Information Clinics: Business and Intellectual Property
Sign up for a free one hour Information and Intellectual Property advice session with a member of our BIPC Team.