What's on

Introduction to copyright for business
Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 9 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.

What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Tuesday 13 January 2026 12.00 Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.

Get Published
Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.

Beginners Guide to Business Finance
Thursday 15 January 2026 9.30 The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.

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.

Introduction to Intellectual Property
Tuesday 20 January 2026 11.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

How Cobra can help your business journey
Tuesday 20 January 2026 11.00 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
Tuesday 20 January 2026 12.30 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Start using the British Library for my Business
Tuesday 20 January 2026 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.

Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Wednesday 21 January and Wednesday 11 March Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.

Networking for Success – Express
Wednesday 21 January 2026 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

Getting It Made
Wednesday 21 January 2026 14.00 A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brands
Is It Time to Hire?
Thursday 22 January 2026 10.00 Spotting the signs and taking the right steps.

Inventors' Club
Monday 26 January 2026 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Tuesday 27 January 2026 12.00 This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

Introduction to registered designs
Thursday 29 January 2026 12.00 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
Friday 30 January 2026 12.00 Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Friday 6 February and Friday 6 March, 10.00 Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

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.