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.
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 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!
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Getting It Made
A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brandsNetworking for Success – Express
Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.
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.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
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?
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
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.