What's on

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Wednesday 18 February 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 18 February 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 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.

Introduction to copyright for business
Thursday 19 February 12.00 Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.

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.
How Cobra can help your business journey
Friday 20 February 11.30 When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community
Friday 20 February 13.00 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Start using the British Library for my Business
Monday 23 February 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.

Inventors' Club
Monday 23 February 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Tuesday 24 February 11.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

Fashion Business Planning and Strategy
Tuesday 24 February 14.00 Join our Fashion Business Planning and Strategy Workshop to learn the secrets of creating a business plan to help you achieve success!

Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Wednesday 25 February 14.00 –Wednesday 18 March 10.00 Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.

Start using social media for my small business
Friday 30 January 12.00 –Friday 27 February 12.00 Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
Start-up, Start Here
Tuesday 3 March 9.30 Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.

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!

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

HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Wednesday 11 March, 10.00 Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.

Introduction to the BIPC for Postgraduate Researchers
Thursday 12 March 14.00 Join Research Development and the BIPC team to learn about the Business and Intellectual Property Centre and its collections.

Get Published
Wednesday 15 April, Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 14 October 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.

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.