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, Start Here
Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.
Start-up, Start Here in your local library
Starting a business? Start in your local library.
PRECIOUS Nights – The Power of Building What Lasts
An intimate evening for women building businesses, careers and creative lives. A conversation about longevity, care, and what truly lasts.
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!
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.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
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.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.
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.
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Introduction to the BIPC for Postgraduate Researchers
Join Research Development and the BIPC team to learn about the Business and Intellectual Property Centre and its collections.
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.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.
Selling Fashion Online
Join us at this practical workshop designed to help fashion brands increase online sales.
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.
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.
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.