April’s FREE events from BIPC

How to Make the Most of your Website - Secrets of Onsite SEO

Online

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 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.

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How to Start a Business

In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 10:15am-12pm

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 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.

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How to Grow a Business

In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 12:45-2:30pm

Looking for guidance on how to make your young business grow? Need to re-enegise your established business? This is the workshop for you, led by BIPC expert, business advisor Sandra Murphy.

We will 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.

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How to implement a workplace wellbeing programme

Online

Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Spring is a time for us all to think about our health and wellbeing - not just at home but at work too and to adopt new healthy habits. Therefore now is important more than ever to look at a workplace wellbeing reflecting on the impact the pandemic has had on our work life and personal health. It is important for us to support our wellbeing at work and prevent burnout. Join this 45 minute session with BIPC expert Laura Wood from Brighton & Hove City Council's Healthy Lifestyles team.

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

In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 1:30pm - 3pm

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.

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BIPC Coffee Morning with World Earth Day workshop

In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Monday, 22 April 2024, 10am - 12pm

On World Earth Day come along to the BIPC Coffee Morning and learn about the need to go green - How to implement quick money saving wins and aim for Net Zero. Good for the earth, you and your business. This combination of networking and an active workshop from Net Zero expert Dougal Fleming who will not only help you reduce your business’s carbon emission but will also help you find way to reduce your costs.

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Business Information : Tools of the Trade to develop & grow a business

In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10am - 11am

This workshop will walk you through the array of business databases to make starting and running your own business easier, helping you every step of the way - this database session will guide you through how to use them to help your business develop and grow. From an online business mentor to a huge funding database, from information about your competitors or b2b (business to business) customers to market research into your industry and customer base, these tools will enable you to make informed decisions and reduce the risks when starting a new venture.

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Networking for Success - 15 Top Tips

In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 10:30am - 11:30am

Networking can seem daunting at first but as we all know, practice makes perfect! In this engaging in-person session at the BIPC in Jubilee Library, 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..

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BIPC Coffee morning at Brighton University Entrepreneur Conference

In-person at Brighton University Business School

Thursday, 25 April 2024, 9am - 1:30pm

Thinking of starting a business, have a business (or any size) and want to meet other entrepreneurs/ not for profits? Come along to this special event morning to chat with local entrepreneurs, the BIPC Sussex team, the Directors Hub and of course, Brighton University Business school & Innovation team! Network and learn about student research opportunities, internships & partnerships, AI, digital marketing and Trademarks!

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