SEPT 2023 : FREE Webinars & Workshops from the BIPC
No Time to Manage? Effective Time Management for Business Owners
Tues 5 Sept, 10:30am – 11:30am / In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
As a small business owner, managing your time effectively is possibly one of the biggest challenges you’ll face. We’ll give you some deeper insight into the real reasons why you aren’t managing your time effectively, that will help you to understand which things you really need to focus on. Join Victoria Ramsden for this workshop.
Stand Out from The Crowd when Applying for Your Next Job
Wed 6 Sept 2023, 2pm – 3pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
This one-hour online taster webinar will coach you through some important employability skills and show you how to access for free in the library valuable information to “help you stand out in the crowd” which will enable you to successfully secure your next professional job.
Business Information: Tools of the Trade
Mon 11 Sept 2023, 10:30am – 11:30am / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Effective business planning and research will allow you to forecast financial outcomes, look into your competition, find a niche in the market, develop a marketing strategy as well as being essential in creating business plans and applying for funding. Join this workshop to begin your business research and planning journey to access the business databases via the BIPC.
20 Digital Marketing Tips for Businesses
Wed 13 Sept 2023, 10:30am – 11:30am / Online
These days, it's rare that a business doesn’t have ANY online presence. But when you've started a business that you're passionate about, you're not suddenly a marketing expert. So where do you get started with
digital marketing and what does it encompass? Join our practical advice session with Rachael Dines.
Group Coaching for Business Owners
Thur 14 Sept, 10:30am – 12:00pm / In-Person at Jubilee Library
Brighton Group coaching is a really effective way of normalising some of the often hidden, unconscious or limiting barriers and beliefs that we all have, but are not always aware of, when running a business. The insight gained from witnessing and learning from others' challenges and experiences as well as your own can often be the biggest learning comes from watching someone else share a challenge that applies to you, but you just didn’t know it! Join Victoria Ramsden for this workshop.
Introduction to Conducting Your Own Market Research
Mon 18 Sept, 10:30am – 12:30pm / In-Person at Jubilee Library
Brighton If you wanted to do some market research but did not know where to start, or were put off by the costs, this interactive workshop helps understand and practice some simple techniques. Join Dr Jonathan Newman for this workshop.
How to Make the Most of your Website - Secrets of Onsite SEO
Tues 19 Sept 2023, 10am – 11am / Online
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.
Business Model Canvas: Who said Business Planning had to be Hard?
Wed 20 Sept 2023, 10:30am – 12:00pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
If the thought of writing your first business plan feels daunting and time consuming, there's a tool to help you - the Business Model Canvas. Foregoing the traditional method of business plan writing, in this practical workshop at the BIPC, you will learn to divide and address each section of the business plan and how each works together to build your business.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Wed 27 Sept 2023, 10:30am – 11:30am / In-person at Jubilee Library
Brighton 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.
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 6 Sept 2023, 10am – 12pm / In-person
Afternoon Tea – BIPC Jubilee Library, Brighton Thur 14 Sept 2023, 4pm – 6pm / In-person
Coffee Morning – BIPC Local, Crawley Library Wed 20 Sept 2023, 10am – 12pm / In-person
Visit the 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 the Eventbrite page.