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

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

How to master social media for your business
Tuesday 25 November 14.00 Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.

Routes To Market
Wednesday 26 November 14.00 This workshop is for clothing, accessory, homewares and jewellery brands that need to identify where they should be pitching their products.

How to hone your digital marketing skills
Thursday 27 November 10.00 Master digital marketing for small businesses. Gain clarity and boost your online presence effectively.

Introduction to registered designs
Thursday 27 November 12.00 Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.

How Cobra can help your business journey
Friday 28 November 11.00 When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

Start using social media for my small business
Friday 28 November 13.00 Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
Friday 28 November 14.30 –Thursday 11 December 13.30 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10.00 –Tuesday 24 March 2026 10.00 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
Tuesday 2 December 14.00 A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.

Networking for Success – Express
Wednesday 12 November 14.00 –Wednesday 3 December 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 13 November 2025 10.00 –Thursday 26 March 2026 10.00 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
Thursday 4 December 10.30 Discover how AI can revolutionise your social media and marketing efforts, giving you a competitive edge.

How to create captivating videos for lead generation
Tuesday 9 December 10.00 Transform your smartphone into a lead-generation powerhouse with easy, cost-effective video marketing strategies.

How to harness marketplace opportunities
Thursday 11 December 10.00 Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.

What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Thursday 20 November 12.00 –Friday 12 December 12.00 Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
One-to-One Information Clinics: Business and Intellectual Property
Multiple dates Sign up for a free one hour Information and Intellectual Property advice session with a member of our BIPC Team.