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
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Securing Your Payments
Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.
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.
Coaching session 1: Is starting a business for me?
These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business.
How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.
Coaching sessions 2 & 3: Research viability and business planning
These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business.
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 Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help your business?
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!
How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas
Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.
Green Business is Good Business
A workshop in celebration of Green Libraries Week, focused on how businesses can communicate their environmental and ethical credentials in a way that is both compelling and credible.
Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit
A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.
How to apply sustainable strategies to your business
Sustainability is vital for businesses, particularly start-ups and small enterprises aiming for long-term success.
How to master the art of grant fundraising
Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.
Coaching session 4: Financial planning
These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business.
How to build a brand story for your business
A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!
How to raise capital for business growth
Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.
How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.
Social Enterprise Day
Join us for Social Enterprise Day to learn what a social enterprise is, how they work and whether starting a social enterprise is for you.
Start-up Day 2026
Turn your idea into a business – in one action-packed day.
National Network: Start-up Day 2026
Join us in your local Business & IP Centre for Start-up Day 2026.
How to build a winning website
Build a standout website. Learn WordPress basics and design strategies for start-ups and small businesses.
How to harness marketplace opportunities
Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.