Check out March’s Webinars & Workshops
Building your Self-Confidence in Business, and Life
Monday, 3 March 2025, 10:30am – 12:00pm / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Setting up and running a business means you end up doing a lot that is scary, new and far outside of your comfort zone. From having to give presentations, trying to sell, to meeting strangers networking. It can challenge our self-confidence. This is even harder if we have low self-confidence - join this workshop to discover how to improve your self confidence in business and life. Led by Margeret Sinclair.
Get your Business Online with a Perfect Website
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 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.
Stop Stalling and Get it Done; How to Stop Procrastinating
Monday, 10 March 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm/ In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Is procrastination stalling your business? Do you find yourself spending time on anything but what you 'need to' or 'should' do? Join Margaret as she explains why we procrastinate and tips and techniques to help us stop stalling and get things done. Learn how to side-step procrastination and get your business flowing again, with BIPC Expert Margaret Sinclair of Mind Tamers.
Using LinkedIn Effectively to Promote your Business and Yourself
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:00am – 11:30am/ Online
Is your LinkedIn account working as hard for your business as it could be? Or are you thinking of joining the platform, but unsure how to best use it to gain a business and personal following? Join this workshop, led by BIPC marketing expert Barney Durrant.
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:30am – 16:45am / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Thinking about starting a side hustle? Whether you're looking to earn extra income, test a business idea, or turn your passion into profit, this FREE one-day workshop will give you the clarity, tools, and confidence to take action. Learn the essentials of side hustling, validate your idea, and get a roadmap to launch in just 30 days. Led by Sharmaine, Founder of DreamMaker Coaching, this interactive session will help you plan, build, and grow your side hustle with proven strategies.
Webinar - Understanding the Top 3 Common Problems of Business Failure
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am / Online
This is the first in series of 5 webinars 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 1 will help you learn about the main reasons new businesses fail and how to prevent them to build a successful business.
Connected Networking: People of Colour Business Network Brighton & Hove
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:00am – 12:30pm / 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.
Effective Techniques for Successful Hospitality Businesses
Monday, 24 March 2025, 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 BIPC expert, 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.
Business Model Canvas: Who said Business Planning had to be Hard?
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:15am – 11:45am / 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.
Key Steps for Creating a Marketing Plan
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 10:00am – 11:00am / Online
Marketing plans come in various forms but they all provide a guide to the marketing efforts of a business over a set period of time, covering strategy and tactical activities. In this session, Rachael Dines, founder of Shake It Up Creative will take you through the core elements that form a concise marketing plan: Being clear on your goals, Finding your target audience, What are their challenges? Crafting your message, Building a marketing funnel, Identifying your target audience.
Find Your Market: Position Your Business for Maximum Visibility and Profit
Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am / In-person at Jubilee Library, Brighton
This is the third 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 3 will help you learn how to place your business in the market so that more customers notice and choose you.
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 our Eventbrite page.