MARCH FREE WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS FROM BIPC
The basics of effective business planning
Thu, 2 Mar 2023, 2pm – 3.30pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
It’s essential to take time to work on a business plan. Join Ian Newbold from Newboldology Ltd at Jubilee Library, in this interactive workshop where you will pick up some hints and tips on creating an effective plan and discuss how to stick to it.
Starting your own business: Info Morning for Parents/Guardians
Mon, 6 March 2023, 11am – 12pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Come and find out about how the BIPC can support you in starting up or growing your business. Bring your babies/toddlers/children along to this relaxed business morning for parents/guardians.
Five signs of successful marketing in 2023 (for scale-ups)
Tue, 7 March 2023, 10.30am – 12pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Would you like to learn how to make your marketing as effective as possible? Join Joe Lynch, a marketing consultant who will help you understand more about customer data and how to use this to drive the growth of your business.
International Women’s Day: Learn, Network and Celebrate
Wed, 8 March 2023, 10am – 3pm / In-person at Hastings Library
Join the Let’s Do Business Group and Hastings Library BIPC team for four mini-workshops from expert business coaches (10am to 12pm), open networking (12-1pm) and meet local business-women who will be displaying their products and talking to attendees. Drop-in.
Networking with confidence - top tips
Wed, 15 March 2023, 2.30pm – 4pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Networking can seem daunting at first but as we all know, practice makes perfect! In this engaging in-person session, Mike Monk, founder of Advantage Business Mentoring will share his 15 top tips for successful networking, to give you the confidence and the tools to make the most of any networking opportunity.
Sussex Women in Business Networking Event
Wed, 15 March 2023, 4pm – 6pm / In-person at Crawley Library
Women in Business networking provides an opportunity for women to meet, educate, inspire and support each other in a safe environment. This event hosted by NatWest in partnership with BIPC Sussex will also feature guest speaker Kurt Edwards from AdSmart from Sky, who will be sharing how businesses of all shapes and sizes have turned to targeted TV to fuel their growth and how TV has never been more accessible.
Tea Tasting Experience with Tea & Grazing for female entrepreneurs
Thu, 16 March 2023, 4.30pm – 6pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Female entrepreneurs are invited to join us at this special event to celebrate International Women’s Day. You will enjoy a tea tasting experience with Kim Jack-Riley, owner of travelling tearoom Tea & Grazing. Following the tasting experience, hear from Ameesha Bhugwandeen, from NatWest, who will talk about the latest findings from The Alison Rose Review of female entrepreneurship.
Writing a great 60-second pitch for your business
Fri, 17 March 2023, 10am – 11am / In-person at Horsham Library
If you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch ready, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business every day. Join Ameesha Bhugwandeen from NatWest as they break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts to help you explain your business quickly and simply.
Starting your own Business: Info Morning for Parents/Guardians
Tue, 21 March 2023, 10am – 11am / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Come and find out about how the BIPC can support you in starting up or growing your business. Bring your babies/toddlers/children along to this relaxed business morning for parents/guardians
Database Workshop: Market research for start-ups
Thu 23 March, 2pm – 3pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
If you're a start-up, carrying out effective market research will enable you to make informed decisions and reduce the risk of starting a new venture. Join the BIPC team at this group workshop to learn how to use our market research databases.
NETWORKING EVENTS
If you're looking for help with your start-up or small business, or for ways to connect with other business people, freelancers and those thinking of starting up in Sussex, this is the place! The BIPC Coffee Mornings and Afternoon Teas are relaxed in-person networking & information sessions for finding out about our free business support as well as informal conversation, meeting of like-minded people and possible new business connections.
Coffee Morning – BIPC Local, Crawley Library
Wed 8 March 2023, 10am – 12pm / In-person
Afternoon Tea – BIPC Jubilee Library, Brighton
Thu 9 March 2023, 4.30pm – 6pm / In-person
Coffee Morning – BIPC Jubilee Library, Brighton
Mon 27 March 2023, 10am – 12pm / In-person
Visit our 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 their Experts in Residence on their Eventbrite page.