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
Start using the British Library for my business
Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
How Cobra can help your business journey
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
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
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!
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.
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Your First Raise: A 90-Day Roadmap for Entrepreneurs Seeking Capital
Join funding expert Paul Grant to learn how to raise capital, attract investors and grow your business.
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.
How to develop content using AI and gain more customers
Discover how AI can revolutionise your social media and marketing efforts, giving you a competitive edge.
How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.
Behind the shelves: how to get your products stocked in retail
Breaking into retail can seem impossible. This workshop will demystify the process of getting your products into shops, tell you what retailers are actually thinking and help you assess whether retail is right for your business.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
Get Published
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.
One-to-One Information Clinics: Business and Intellectual Property
Sign up for a free one hour Information and Intellectual Property guidance session with a member of our BIPC Team.