What's on
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Introduction to registered designs
Thursday 23 October 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 24 October 13.00 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
Friday 24 October 15.00 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Monday 27 October 10.00 Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.
Inventors' Club
Monday 27 October 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas
Tuesday 28 October 14.00 Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Wednesday 29 October 11.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Beginners Guide to Business Finance
Wednesday 29 October 11.30 The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.
Start using the British Library for my Business
Wednesday 29 October 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
Start-up Stars: Sustainability as a business case
Wednesday 29 October 17.30 This is a series of events where scale-up graduates from the British Library’s Get Ready for Business Growth programme share their expertise.
Plastic Circular Economy Trends
Thursday 30 October 12.00 This webinar is one of many events being organised by the British Library to celebrate Green Libraries Week.
Start using social media for my small business
Friday 31 October 12.00 Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?Funding Clinic: an interactive Q&A on raising investment
Wednesday 5 November 15.00 Join funding expert Paul Grant & angel investor Colin Coghlan for an open, interactive Q&A session on raising investment for your business.
Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Wednesday 12 November 10.00 Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.
Networking for Success – Express
Wednesday 12 November 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.
Legal Storyteller Live!
Wednesday 12 November 17.30 Gain practical insights from business owners’ experiences tackling legal issues.
Start-up Day 2025
Monday 17 November 9.30 As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week we’ve created an action-packed day of inspiring talks and practical sessions.
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Friday 3 October and Friday 21 November, 10.00 Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!
Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.