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
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 to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.
Start-up Stars: Turning skills into start-ups
Join us in Manchester or online to hear from graduates of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme share how they used their skills to start and grow their businesses.
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.
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.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.
Pitch Confidence for SME founders
A hands-on, interactive session teaching confidence and frameworks for pitching success.
Networking for Success – Express
Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.
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.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
From Idea to Market: The Design Compass
18 questions to help you develop a successful, sustainable, and responsible product or hardware idea.
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.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?
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.
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!
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!
Getting It Made
A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brandsGet 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.
Securing Your Payments
Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.