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
From Idea to Market: The Design Compass
18 questions to help you develop a successful, sustainable, and responsible product or hardware idea.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Securing Your Payments
Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
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.
Pitch Confidence for SME founders
A hands-on, interactive session teaching confidence and frameworks for pitching success.
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?Design Compass Masterclass: Build Your Product Roadmap
A hands-on masterclass to pressure-test your product idea and map your route to market.
Start-up Stars: Finding your strength
Join us for an evening of inspiration and networking as our successful businesses discuss their path to finding their strengths.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
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.