FREE Business Events from BIPC this November

Webinar - Transform Your Business: Learn to Adapt and Align with What People Actually Need

Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:30am – 11:30am / Online

This is the second in series of 5 webinars taking place this year, led by BIPC expert Consumer Psychology & Marketing Expert, Alessandro Calzolari. This series of engaging webinars is designed to equip business professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Webinar 2 will help you learn how to tweak your business ideas to meet what customers really want and need.

Get your business online with a perfect website

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10am - 11am / Online

Professional tips and tricks for getting your business online with a new website or to improve your existing business website. You won’t hear jargon or tech talk in this session but loads of useful information from Rick Chapman, founder of The Digital Beacon.

How to Start a Business

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:15am - 12pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Looking to start your own business and need some guidance? This is the workshop for you, led by BIPC expert, business advisor Sandra Murphy. We will cover: Your core purpose – what value you bring to your target market, identifying your target market, standing out from the crowd – what differentiates you from your competition.

How to Grow a Business

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:45pm - 2:30pm/ In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Looking for guidance on how to make your young business grow? Need to re-energise your established business? This is the workshop for you, led by BIPC expert, business advisor Sandra Murphy. We will cover: Your core purpose – what value you bring to your target market, identifying your target market, standing out from the crowd – what differentiates you from your competition.

Connected Networking: Sussex - People of Colour Business Network

Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 2:00pm – 3:30pm/ In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Connected Networking is a new relaxed in-person networking session tailored for black and racially minoritised people who are starting or have an existing business to support each other, make new business connections and learn about BIPC Sussex services. This event is designed to create a welcoming space for open discussions, networking, and a sense of belonging. Hosted by Yemisi Mokuolu, Founder & CEO of Hatch Ideas Worldwide Ltd.

Group Coaching for Business Owners

Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 10:15am - 12pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Struggling to delegate? Suffering from Imposter Syndrome and burnout? Victoria Ramsden's group coaching session at Jubilee Library will help solve these and other problems such as employee management and business growth. This is a non specific workshop where delegates can receive group coaching from an experienced professional while also enjoying a hot drink and snacks.

Stress and Anxiety Workshop for Business

Monday, 18 November 2024, 10:15am - 11:45am / In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Setting up and running a business can be stressful! Making what should be fulfilling and exciting, sometimes full of dread and fear. This workshop is designed to help teach you the tools and techniques to help you reduce the stress in running your business, and life. This workshop is led by BIPC expert Margaret Sinclair.

BIPC Start-Up Day 2024 - Jubilee Library, Brighton

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:00am – 2:00pm / In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Come along to the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) in Jubilee Library Brighton and be part of our FREE BIPC National Network event Start-Up Day 2024.This year the focus of our Start-Up Day is on anyone thinking of starting a business or wanting to grow their existing business - in any sector - all are welcome to join our event! You can stay for the whole event or just come for a couple of hours!

BIPC Start-Up Day 2024 - Worthing Library

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:30am – 4:00pm / In-Person at Worthing Library

Join us at Worthing Library for a day of business help and information. Watch live screenings of chats with Charlie Bingham and a panel of experts, live from the British Library. Network with local business experts and explore the new business offer from Worthing Library. Start-up Day marks an important day in the BIPC Network’s calendar. Discover secrets to success from renowned industry leaders like Charlie Bingham. Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and connect with local business experts and our BIPC Sussex team at Worthing Library. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Business & IP Centre over the coming months and years as your business ideas begin to grow wings.

Business Model Canvas: Who said business planning had to be hard?

Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 1:15pm – 2:45pm / 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.

Engage Your Customers: Inspiring Action to Grow Your Business

Monday, 25 November 2024, 10:30am – 11:30pm / In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

This is the final in series of 5 workshops taking place this year, led by BIPC expert Consumer Psychology & Marketing Expert, Alessandro Calzolari. This series of engaging workshops is designed to equip business professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Workshop 5 will help you learn how to encourage your customers to make prompt decisions and engage more deeply with your business offerings, rather than delaying or postponing their actions.

Effective Techniques for Successful Hospitality Businesses

Monday, 25 November 2024, 1:00pm – 2:30pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

This workshop offers techniques for managing change within the hospitality industry, whether you're at the helm of a pub, cafe or restaurant. Led by economist Stephen Logue, an award-winning restaurant owner, marketeer, consultant and author, this workshop offers techniques for managing change within the hospitality industry; whether you're at the helm of a pub, cafe or restaurant, this hour and a half workshop will have valuable insights and tools for you.

Introduction to Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark, Patent, Design

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 10:00am – 11:00am / Online

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 Brighton & Hove with Guest Speaker, Brighton Chamber

Monday, 11 November 2024, 10am - 12pm/ In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

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.