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.
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.
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!
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!Is It Time to Hire?
Spotting the signs and taking the right steps.
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.
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.
How to build a brand story for your business
A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.
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.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
How to develop content using AI and gain more customers
Discover how AI can revolutionise your social media and marketing efforts, giving you a competitive edge.
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 create captivating videos for lead generation
Transform your smartphone into a lead-generation powerhouse with easy, cost-effective video marketing strategies.
How to harness marketplace opportunities
Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.