The Confident Business Series*
Wednesday 25 May – Wednesday 21 July 2022
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. The programme also includes peer-to-peer networking sessions and opportunity to have a 121 with a business expert.
* This event series is led by the BIPC and delivered by Brighton Chamber and always possible.
BIPC Relaxed Online Business Networking
Tuesday 7 June 2022, 12pm – 1pm
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 with the BIPC team, we'll let the conversation flow. This month, we'll be heading into breakout rooms to talk about building customer relationships.
Friday 10 June 2022, 12.30pm – 1pm
Do you know how to protect your invention with a patent? Patents can be used to protect an invention and are just one form of Intellectual Property Rights that may be associated with your business. Discover in this session with the BIPC team what can be patented, how to carry out patent search and the process of patenting in the UK.
Using PR to build your Brand Visibility
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 10am – 11am
Getting in the paper or on the radio isn't as easy as it used to be. Journalists are inundated with press releases every day and media outlets work with skeleton staff. In this session with Rachael Dines, founder of Shake It Up Creative, you will learn the details about what makes the best stories and how to confidently pitch them to the local media.
Effective Planning for your Business /In-person/
Tuesday 21 June 2022, 10.30am – 12pm
Are you too busy working in your business to work on your business? Join this interactive in-person session with Ian and Suzie from Newboldology Ltd, who will take you through the ins and outs of effective business planning. You will start by taking a step back from the day-to-day, applying the all-important growth mindset and break down the essential elements of planning that you need to get right, to run your business successfully. The workshop is taking place at the Business & IP Centre in Jubilee Library.
RISE Recovery: Managing Innovation – Lift off! */In-person/
Thursday 23 June 2022, 10am – 12pm
This Recovery Innovation programme will develop your innovation skills and capability to create new products, services, processes or a new business model in response to the impact of Covid and Brexit. Delivered by a team of university business innovation experts, this flexible series will build your knowledge and confidence to drive innovation in your business. This workshop is suitable for business owners or innovation project managers working from within a small or medium-sized business.
* This event series is delivered by RISE in partnership with BIPC Local in Crawley Library
Coffee Morning – Relaxed In-person Networking /In-person/
Monday 27 June 2022, 10am – 11.30am
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 Coffee Mornings are relaxed in-person networking sessions for informal conversation and meeting of like-minded people and possible new business connections. Taking place monthly in the Business & IP Centre in Jubilee Library, they're hosted by our very own Business & IP Information Specialists.
Getting Started with LinkedIn to Grow your Business
Tuesday 28 June 2022, 10am – 11am
Are you unsure about using LinkedIn for your business? Don't keep putting it off as great opportunities may pass you by. This session with Kerry Watkins, founder of Social For Good, will be interactive, practical, and fun, and you'll leave motivated and inspired to start or do more on LinkedIn.
Get your start-up business set for success! Expert panel discussion*
Wednesday 29 June 2022, 10am – 12pm
This panel session will help you on your journey to start and build a successful business. Hear about the free business support from the BIPC Local in Crawley Library, funding options from NatWest Business, how co-working can benefit people starting a business and the power of positivity when starting out.
*This event is delivered by BIPC Local in Crawley Library
How to make the most of your website – secrets of onsite SEO
Thursday 30 June 2022, 10am – 11am
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.
Database Workshop: Finding Business-to-Business (B2B) Leads /In-person/
Thursday 30 June 2022, 2pm – 3.30pm
If you’re searching for businesses to do business with, you’ll need leads and contacts. Here at the BIPC Sussex we offer free access to leading databases providing up-to-date information, contact details, and financials for companies around across the UK, Ireland, and the world. Join the BIPC team at this interactive group workshop that will introduce you to the databases and show you how to use them. The workshop is taking place in the Business & IP Centre in Jubilee Library.
Visit our 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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