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

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.
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?
Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 3 February 10.00 –Tuesday 24 March 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Introduction to Self-Publishing
Tuesday 10 March 10.00 Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.

Introduction to registered designs
Tuesday 10 March 12.00 Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 29 January 10.00 –Thursday 26 March 10.00 Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Thursday 12 March 12.00 This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

How Cobra can help your business journey
Friday 13 March 11.30 When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

How do I research my market?
Monday 16 March 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Books Mean Business
Wednesday 10 June 10.00 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
Multiple dates Sign up for a free one hour Information and Intellectual Property advice session with a member of our BIPC Team.