BIPC Sussex – FREE April Events
Join the BIPC team for free online events this April to help you imagine, start, or grow your business.
Thursday 31st March – Wednesday 18th May 2022
The Confident Business Series*
The Confident Business is a free practical business support programme for any business in Brighton & Hove that’s been adversely affected by the pandemic and looking to review and reboot confidently into this year and beyond. Join small group workshops on four key topics: Pitch, Price, Customers and Tech. Each covering a quadrant of the Business Model Canvas, you’ll come away with refreshed ideas, new confidence and deeper thinking about your business.
* This event series is led by the BIPC and delivered by Brighton Chamber and always possible.
Tuesday 5 April 2022, 12pm – 12.30pm
Bitesize: How GRANTfinder can help find finance for your start-up
You have an idea for a business, made your business plan - but need money to get it off the ground. What are your options? Where can you find the grants, funds and awards opportunities? Join this short lunchtime session with the BIPC team to get answers to all these questions.
Wednesday 6 April 2022, 9.30am – 11am
How to develop creative solutions to tackle your business challenges
As a business owner, what is the biggest challenge you currently face? This online interactive coaching experience with Andy Wheeler, founder of Catandra will explore your business challenges through group coaching as well as in smaller breakout groups. At the end of the session you will leave with actionable points to resolve your challenges and to achieve your business goals.
Thursday 7 April 2022, 10am – 11.30am
Get your start-up business set for success! Expert panel discussion
This session will help you on your journey to start and build a successful business. Hear about the free business support from the BIPC, funding options from NatWest, what's essential and what's not when starting up from Newboldology and the legal and accounting side of your business from Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors and Knill James Accountants.
Tuesday 12 April 2022, 8.30am – 9.30am
BIPC Relaxed Business Networking
If you're looking for ways to connect with other business people, freelancers and those thinking of starting up, this is the place! The BIPC Relaxed Business Networking online sessions are informal online meetings where you can meet like-minded people and explore new connections. At this relaxed morning session, we'll let the conversation flow. We might head into breakout rooms, or we'll stay together and simply chat. This month, we’ll be chatting about business planning and who our customers are.
Tuesday 12 April 2022, 2pm – 3pm
How to grow your network with a wide range of people for business success
There is a strong and proven link between diverse teams and networks and business success. To grow a successful business you need different perspectives, voices and people who will not always agree with you. In this online session Mo Kanjilal from Watch This Sp_ce, will talk you through how to find these people and how to work with them.
Thursday 14 April 2022, 10am – 10.45am
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Whether it's an invention, design, brand name, literary work or a song - this session with the BIPC team will give you the knowledge to identify the Intellectual Property (IP) assets contained within your business and how best to protect them.
Wednesday 20 April 2022, 12.30pm – 1pm
Do contracts give you a headache as a business owner? Do they cause you sleepless nights? Join our short lunchtime session with Ben Rose from Acumen Business Law who will talk you through five key contractual terms to look out for and to ensure are in place in a business. This would be useful for businesses who utilise freelancers, that offer goods or services or business people who are getting to grips with contracts.
Thursday 21 April 2022, 10am – 11.30am
Review and refresh your business goals
Are you too busy working in your business to work on your business? Join this interactive session with Ian and Suzie from Newboldology Ltd, to help you develop a 12-month action plan for your business. You will start by taking a step back from the day-to-day, applying the essential growth mindset and getting an action plan together by looking at the essential elements you need to run your business successfully.
Tuesday 26 April 2022, 10am – 11am
How to make the most of your website - Secrets of onsite SEO
Ever wondered what can help you make it onto the first page of Google results? Not getting the web traffic you want? Getting to grips with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is crucial to ensure that your potential customers can find you in a crowded online marketplace. Join our free practical advice session on SEO with Rick Chapman, founder of The Digital Beacon.
Wednesday 27 April 2022, 10am-12pm
Get your start-up business set for success! Expert panel discussion*
Another panel event in April with highly informative and engaging presentations to help you on your journey to start and build a successful business. Hear about the free business support from BIPC Local in Crawley Library, funding options from NatWest and what support you can get from Coast to Capital Growth Hub.
*This event is delivered by BIPC Local Crawley Library
Visit the BIPC Eventbrite page for full details of the events and to register your place. You can also book 121 Information Clinics and Intellectual Property Clinics, or 121 sessions with our Experts in Residence on our Eventbrite page.
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