Business & IP Centre - What's On

*Please note this page is for advertising purposes only, please use the links below to register. You will need a separate booking for each event you would like to attend.*

• How to Write Winning Grant Applications - During this session, you will be taken step-by-step through the grant application writing process, covering what funders are looking for in an application, when and why to apply for a grant and how to make your application standout from the rest.

When: Thursday 30th May, 10:00 – 12:30

Booking link: How to Write Winning Grant Applications (May, online session) Tickets, Thu 30 May 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

• Central London Social In-Person Networking - We will be providing a pure networking opportunity for FSB members and non-members so don't miss out on the chance to meet your local connections in person.

When: Friday 31st May, 11:00 - 12:30

Booking link: Central London Social In-Person Networking | FSB, The Federation of Small Businesses

• PRECIOUS Nights - Using Storytelling to build your business - This panel discussion will feature three women in business who have successfully started and grown their businesses. The conversation will be focused on the strategic use of storytelling to build brand identity, engage customers, and drive growth in your business.

When: Thursday 6th June, 18:15 - 20:30

Booking link: PRECIOUS Nights - Using Storytelling to build your business Tickets, Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 18:15 | Eventbrite

• Get a literary agent for your book - The traditional publishing route, especially for fiction, generally demands securing a literary agent for your book, but this can often seem like a daunting task and many writers end up taking a very long-winded route, often taking years to secure an agent and often failing to make an informed choice on their publishing options. This webinar, in partnership with the British Library, will give you a clear and informed pathway to finding your very own agent and one step closer to publication.

When: Friday 7th June, 10:00 - 11:30

Booking link: Get a literary agent for your book Tickets, Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

• Getting that New Product to Market - Here is an opportunity to have a one-to-one meeting with an experienced practitioner in product development, prototyping, researching markets, manufacturing, funding, and working out the route to market.

When: Wednesday 11th June, 10:30 - 17:00

Booking link: Getting that New Product to Market - 1-1 sessions Tickets, Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

• Getting It Made - This interactive session, part of the Design Create Sell series of workshops, is essential for any designer/maker or SME that is planning to outsource their production or is experiencing problems with their manufacturing. It will give you an understanding of sampling, production and quality control procedures, and the systems you need to have in place in order to avoid expensive mistakes.

When: Thursday 13 June, 14:00 - 17:00

Booking link: Getting It Made -Workshop - June 2024 Tickets, Thu 13 Jun 2024 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

• Making a Living as an Author - This course is about letting go of the unhelpful ‘starving artist in a garret’ mythology so endemic in the industry and instead becoming an entrepreneurial author who can make a real income from their writing. We will challenge your working practices and create a positive action plan to move you forward in your writing career.

When: Thursday 20th June, 10:00 - 13:00

Booking link: Making a Living as an Author - workshop at the British Library Tickets, Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

• How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business - Before embarking on your journey of establishing a food and drink business, equip yourself with the essential knowledge you need to have in order to run a successful and viable hospitality establishment.

When: Friday 21st June, 10:00 - 16:30

Booking link: How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

• Practical Project Management: Delivering on time and on budget - Project management is a key skill for people at all levels within an enterprise or organisation. Successful delivery results in creating greater value for the enterprise, increases employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

When: Friday 21st June, 10:00 - 12:30

Booking link: Practical Project Management: Delivering on time and on budget Tickets, Fri 21 Jun 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

• How to Write Winning Grant Applications - During this session, you will be taken step-by-step through the grant application writing process, covering what funders are looking for in an application, when and why to apply for a grant and how to make your application standout from the rest. Get ready for a highly practical and hands-on workshop filled with exercises and opportunities to ask questions about any grants you are working on or have written.

When: Friday 21st June, 14:00 - 16:30

Booking link: How to Write Winning Grant Applications (June, British Library) Tickets, Fri 21 Jun 2024 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

• Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Day 1 - This section is delivered by Stefan Knox who brings over 30 years of his commercial experience to this session. You will receive practical guidance on crafting innovative product designs, optimising manufacturing approaches, determining production quantities, setting appropriate pricing, refining branding elements, and navigating the complex landscape of product placement.

When: Tuesday 25th June, 10:00 – 12:00

Booking link: Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

• Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Day 2 - We de-mystify the world of intellectual property (IP) and clearly explain the differences between the different forms of IP protection and the strategies in filing them.

When: Wednesday 26th June, 10:00 - 12:00

Booking link: Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

• How to tell your brand story & sell more - During this interactive webinar, we'll teach you the principles behind successful brands, giving you practical tips to shape your own story without spending a small fortune. You'll get hands-on with your brand, to help you create your strong and succinct story.

When: Friday 28th June, 10:00 - 12:00

Booking link: How to tell your brand story & sell more, presented by Story Cube (Webinar) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite