Introduction to Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark, Patent, Design
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10am - 11am / 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.
How to Make the Most of Your Website; The Secret of Onsite SEO
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 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.
Search in Social; Your Guide to Social Media SEO
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:30pm - 2:30pm / Online
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) isn't just for Google and websites, you can apply Social SEO techniques to improve your social media impact. Join our free practical advice session with Rachael Dines of Shake It Up Creative to understand how you can optimise your social media channels to expand your reach.
Tuesday, 16 July 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.
Tuesday, 16 July 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.
Group Coaching for Business Owners
Wednesday, 17 July 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.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 1:30pm – 3pm / 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 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.
Business Model Canvas: Who said business planning had to be hard?
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 10:30am – 12pm / 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.
Transform Your Business: Learn to Adapt and Align with What People Actually Need
Monday, 29 July 2024, 10:30am - 11:30am / In-Person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
This is the second 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 2 will help you learn how to tweak your business ideas to meet what customers really want and need.
Starting Up a Business? Start Here
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 10:30am - 11:30am / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Thinking of starting your own business but unsure of actual steps involved? What does it actually mean to be self employed? What business structure do you need and what are the options? What costs are involved? Where exactly do you start? How you register a business and when? Join this step-by-step workshop which will talk you through those initial steps of starting up, and the information you need to know to get going.
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 with Brighton Chamber; Living Wage Campaign
Tuesday, 30 July 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 the Experts in Residence on the Eventbrite page.